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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1956
Page
4
The Corry Journal notes President Eisenhower’s heart ailment raises attention to cardiovascular disease. It cites 1954 statistics on deaths and disabilities, outlines primary heart disease forms, and records American Heart Association reasons for optimism about prevention and treatment.
Yesterday's Memories recalls Corry's city campaign against disorderly beer establishments to reduce complaints. Mayor Glen Miller led the effort, and health officials report a temporary quarantine at Corry Hospital due to a diphtheria case. In school news, 128 Junior High students earned 100 points at a general assembly for honors with award letters.
40 Years Ago February 21 1916 reports the coldest morning of the winter with mercury dropping to 18 below in the business district and 26 below at the tannery. It notes Corry High seniors prepare for the class play “Avesly Twins” to be staged this week by Mrs Waller B Peake. Also mentions a freight wreck in the St End yards of the Pennsy and local health notes on rheumatic fever heart disease and advances in medical research funded by the American Heart Association with 14 million contributed over seven years.
New York traders weigh how President Eisenhower decision on running again might affect business. Some expect stock prices to rise if he says yes, others predict a selloff if he says no. Many believe the market will be mainly driven by broader business prospects, with election uncertainties only one of many factors. Wall Street prices show the mood of the moment.
A trivia quiz asks seven questions on current events and facts of national and international importance. It includes queries about Treasury control of the Federal Reserve, dates related to St Valentine, mailing advertising, U.S. water consumption, Mardi Gras timing, tax deductions, and a British Labour Party leader’s name options.
In an election year traders face emotional pressure as big investors hedge positions in a nervous market. Brokers say funds have largely sided out, leaving short-term traders to react to news of a possible stock split or presidential ruling. Uncertainties linger about the long bull run and potential market readjustments.
Edward Husa, 2, of Pittsburgh, died yesterday from injuries suffered in an auto wreck on January 20. He was a sophomore member of the University of Pittsburgh basketball team.
Rev 8 Ray Harris notes John’s focus on Judas Iscariot, the betrayer, and on the depth of God’s love disclosed in the gospel. He cites Jesus nourishing Judas with a piece of bread as a sign of eternal friendship, and reflects on the limits of human sin versus divine love. The piece recalls Sam Jones’s view of eternal divine love.
A February 17 1956 column urges Corry Pennsylvania voters to switch registration to support local Republicans Doc Waterhouse and Fred Kinley in upcoming primary battles for Congress and the State Assembly. It argues Corry may not again have homegrown representation and calls on Democrats to cross over to Erie before March 5 to aid the hometown candidates.
ERIE decision by the Resistor Corp to build a new plastics plant in Andover rather than expand its Erie facilities strengthens Smoke Inspector Eli May in pushing a tougher smoke control ordinance. May aims to use the move to gain acceptance of the new law. Spokesmen say the Andover plant will produce a plastic vulnerable to air impurities, explaining the choice of location.
A three day meeting of the North American Area Council of the World Presbyterian Alliance opens at First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. About 100 delegates will attend, representing 5,500,000 members across nine communions of the Presbyterian and Reformed churches.
Fragmentary notes show a naval meeting or event in the evening with mentions of Mrs. Ca and Mrs. Patricia Hiv, plus routines and a person named OME. The garbled text implies a social or procedural gathering with limited readable details.
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