21 Jul 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1956
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows a local discussion over a silo project with references to community groups and quoted phrases. Stakeholders include municipal authorities and unnamed residents voicing concerns and support in a tense planning phase. The fragmentary nature limits precise details but indicates ongoing public discourse.
Congress faces a choice on a precedent setting social security bill with 1 percent tax rise on earnings up to 4200 and new retirement ages. Conferees report agreement on key provisions including 62 and 68 age thresholds and survivor benefits for widows, while opposition from the administration persists.
In Wake land Fin 4ne the Ku Klux Klan announces a major rally tonight with about 2 000 members expected at a north side site. Speakers include a minister and two lawyers. A Black church group holds a prayer meeting opposing the Klan’s aims.
Educational director of the United Steelworkers, Heanton, says the union may bear the cost of distributing free food to about 200,000 striking members in Allegheny County. Officials said distribution plans are being worked out with county authorities. The program aims to aid members awaiting pay while eligibility for free food ends in August. Meanwhile, a landslide on the Sorrento Peninsula trapped workers in a building yard, resulting in fatalities as debris collapsed.
News from the city reports Aero Supply plans a merger with a Cleveland industrial firm. Market chatter cites potential benefits to the Cory plant and aerospace hardware line. No official management announcement has been made.
Pennsylvania wheat growers voted against government controls, with 697 for and 908 against. turnout under 10 percent of 10,000 eligible. County results show Lancaster and Lebanon opposing, York narrowly so, and overall sentiment reflects local use for livestock feed amid a large U.S. wheat surplus.
A twin jet bomber crashed near MA and Arié Ui-A BAS, killing one crew member and injuring three others. Three of the four crew members bailed out, including Captain Charles Sotoikt of Kittanning, as the pilot. One dead crewmember was not identified pending relatives notification.
The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor asked affiliated groups to prepare support for the statewide strike as unions argue workers have the right to confront their employer with a take it or leave it demand. The state Labor and Industry Department reported roughly 33,500 idle workers due to the strike, reflecting a rise from 2,600 the previous Monday.
The trial of Marine Sgt. Matthew McKeon at Parris Island continues amid a mystery trip by defense attorney Emile Zola Berman. McKeon faces involuntary manslaughter and on duty alcohol charges after a deadly April drill march that left several recruits dead or injured. Pvt. Earl Grabowski testified about seeing alcohol on McKeon's breath and recalls the march turning into a swim.
President Eisenhower arrives in Panama to join presidents and presidents-elect for the Pan American conference commemorating the 1826 first Pan American meeting. A Panama guard salute marks the welcome as leaders prepare to sign the Declaration of Panama and discuss economic coopera tion and world peace amid rising totalitarian threats.
The defense ministry said a nationalist warship inflicted heavy damage on a communist ship near the river mouth. The incident occurred in a swift engagement yesterday with sources noting the ship attempted to retreat and was unable to use safe routes afterward.
Negotiators for Aluminum Company of America and United Steelworkers plan to meet Monday after a weekend recess. No progress was reported from the latest session as ALCOA counters with non-economic union demands while union pay proposals remain undisclosed. The talks address 18,200 ALCOA employees across 12 plants and hinge on a possible strike if a settlement isn’t reached by the contract expiry on July 31.
At Lakeside Airport two planes collided during takeoff, killing four people. The victims include Artie Bruhn, president of Bruel Brothers Shoe Co., his daughter Bethy 15, Albert Johnson 41, a Continental Boiler Co. engineer, and his wife. The collision occurred at about 180 feet altitude on converging runways.
Chicago, hard hit by an early polio outbreak, accelerated inoculations with Salk vaccine. Dr. Herman Bundesen, head of the Board of Health, urged widespread vaccination to curb cases, noting about 49 000 children had received vaccine since July 1 and two more vaccine centers to open Monday to prevent an epidemic.
A newborn body was recovered from the East River by a barge captain. Dr. Mitton Halpern, city medical examiner, said the infant was between three and seven hours old at death. The Weinberger baby, 32 days old at kidnapping on July 4 from West King on Long Island, would be seven weeks old now if alive. Mrs. Morris Weinberger expressed confidence the baby is alive.
The three leading Democratic presidential hopefuls pressed attacks on Dwight D. Eisenhower at a Colorado conclave. Adlai Stevenson urged reform and warned of a troubled mood with the country seeking an election winner. Senator Estes Kefauver and Gov. Averell Harriman criticized administration choices and called for strong economic growth and clear policy decisions.
State authorities issued warrants for Crvide E. Votge and two other figures in a broad scandal. The case centers on a $490,000 embezzlement financial scheme with arrests anticipated and a July 16th, 1955 timeline for actions. Local officials involved include Hodge and route transport connections to Chi- CHAO.
Civil Defense exercise in Corry described as the best ever by CD Director Ray Weber. Two volunteers joined the alert from 1 40 to 1 50 pm. Public response strong with about 95 percent sheltering. Fallout from a mock H bomb left water contaminated according to a CD team. Radio communications hampered by crowded frequencies, prompting plans for a new transmitter. External city teams from Titusville Oil City Franklin Rocky Grove Roseville and Chapmanville joined, with outside reserves called in Erie County.
The Senate faces a likely vote to kill the Rights Bill as House proponents argue for passage. Rep Willis of Louisiana predicts a strong House majority, while opponents say a Senate defeat is near inevitable before adjournment next week. Republican Rep Kenning urged continued support, stressing control of policy. Debate yesterday saw contentious amendments and a push to avoid further delay as Southerners warned the bill’s aims would be delayed.
Nevada faced simulated devastation as a national civil defense drill tested recovery and readiness. The exercise, the second day of a 60 hour national test, involved vast preparations, emergency centers, and government staffing changes while officials assessed impact and public safety responses across the country.
The Senate's top Republicans Jed Knowland Bridges and Elmer Ellender push to end all new arms aid to Yugoslavia as they clash with Democrats led by Johnson over defense funds. The administration opposes deep cuts beyond discretionary powers, while Blender argues for modest reductions. The chamber passes 60-39 on a separate authorization package funding 2.3 billion for military needs.
Police report a collision near Cambridge Springs with no injuries. The northern route incident involved a trol vehicle driven by Robert Bihkesiew of Bt Gorry, who attempted to pass another vehicle at a street intersection. The truck rolled over, and the silo operated by Grice Elowr ve Cambridge Springs was affected.
A violent flash flood swept western Nevada and parts of California as Galena Creek surged, washing away roads and disrupting Highway 395. Four people remained missing after the storm, with several injuries reported and dramatic rescues underway near Lake Tahoe and Reno.
Heavy rain swept parts of southwestern Pennsylvania causing flooding and road closures. Allegheny Washington and Westmoreland Counties reported isolated floodings with flooded basements and power outages, while a temporary bridge near Claysville was washed out and long detours formed. Residents faced high water with warnings of severe weather across multiple counties.
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