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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1957
Page
6
A single long Gmpt missile was blamed yesterday for a broken window at Miss Margaret Bartholme’s home on West Smith Street. She had left the house briefly for shopping and returned to find the pane shattered. Police checked the scene but found no tracks or evidence at the property.
Legislation to grant a 160 million dollar state veterans bonus for Korean War servicemen advances in both chambers. The measure would amend the state constitution, require two legislative approvals and a statewide referendum. Proponents cite funds from World War II and World War I bond leftovers to finance payments to about 336,000 Pennsylvanians who served between June 27, 1950, and July 27, 1959, with $10 per month domestic service and $159 per month foreign service, aiming for a payment by next year.
Harrisburg reports Republicans set a top priority to amend the constitution and place absentee voting on the November 6 ballot. Rep. Bower says the measure would allow home or hospital voters to cast absentee ballots, expanding beyond veterans. Senate action targets a 150 million dollar Korean bonus issue for veterans. House investigation into the Pardons Board is urged, and committee reorganizations spark GOP protests amid a slow Harrisburg week ahead of farm show events.
Hal Boyle riffs on American life mixing pop culture, politics, and daily obsessions. The column parodies Truman myths, consumer trends, and oddball notes from midcentury America while lampooning media and public figures.
Ralph Pekor known for a smiling Christ portrait painted in Florida State Penitentiary died at St. Vincent's Hospital after his parole ended his life term. Pekor, released 18 days earlier due to terminal cancer, had 12,000 requests for copies of his famous prison artwork. Governor Simms granted clemency in December, citing illness.
The rail link spanning 7192 miles between Teheran and Meshed in northeast Iran has been completed after being started 29 years ago. The long project connected major centers and promises enhanced trade, travel, and regional access. The completion marks a milestone for Iran's infrastructure expansion and transportation network.
Early today a basement fire in a Hill District apartment forced six families to flee. No injuries were reported as firefighters stopped the blaze from reaching the three story building while neighbors carried a bedridden evacuee to safety. England names three former world champions to its Stockholm team for the world championships March 7 to 15.
The Arab League committee pledged support to Yemen in its fight with British forces in Aden. Yemen accuses Britain of pressuring a plan to federate Western Aden protectorate while Britain says Yemen plans attacks on Beifan emirate. The nine nation Arab Political Committee voted to inform UN delegates to seek a united Arab stance with African and Asian nations.
Sheraton Corp of America announced the acquisition of its 44th hotel, a 225 room property named Henry Watterson in Louisville Kentucky, yesterday.
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