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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1956
Page
4
The article describes interservice debates over anti aircraft devices and notes Nike missiles evolving from I to B and IE versions. Nike I defends major cities, with a 25 to 30 mile range, costing about a billion dollars. Nike IE is rumored to carry an atomic warhead capable of destroying enemy formations while sparing civilians below.
A federal state conference on aging will be held in Washington from June 5. Sponsored by the Federal Council of Aging and the Council of State Governments, it aims to broaden aid and attention to diseases of old age, prolong life, and support self help including housing and employment. It notes pending Congress measures to boost Social Security and calls for benefits up to at least $100 a month. President Eisenhower endorses such legislation to value the skills and experience of older citizens amid rapid scientific progress.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recalls a 20 year old item: fifty Highland Towns Association members from Erin County met at the Hotel Corry for a dinner led by J. J. Desmond. Rozell Pattison dies from a heart attack at East Main Street home. A Dodge coupe in an accident near Warren causes major damage but no injuries reported.
W OQ Brethard delivered the baccalaureate address to the 1916 graduating class at the C Heh School auditorium in the evening. Interest has grown over the recent dog quarantine note in effect for the city, ordered by the City Commission on March 27 and possibly continuing to July 1. Corry Tent of Maccabees plans a meeting to discuss building a lodge, with discussions ongoing.
Ernest Wellmann of Jamestown called on Mrs Cork Cook on Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Halph Martin of Scorry called for Millie Burch on Wednesday to take her to Spring Creek Cemetery. Mrs Eide Nowhorse returned home Sunday night from West Orange Moog where she visited her cousin and daughter. Miss Hetty Redinzer of Houghton College spent the weekend at Lucille Price and Mrs Henry Jaquith of Spring Creek called on Millie Burease Wednesday. Miss Martha Perkins and William Zout of Youinestown Ohio visited relatives and friends over the weekend. Bruce Brice returned home for the summer months after attending Houghton Gallery. Special meetings at the EUB Church closed Sunday evening led by Rev J Erwin Bradson of La Crescenta.
A New York Central Empire State Express traveling 65 to 70 mph struck Clarence W. Slaughter’s truck at an unmarked crossing on Brockway Road in Ripley, killing the 16 year old farmer instantly. The crash scattered debris for hundreds of feet. coroner’s report cites accidental death. The train halted about 20 minutes and Slaughter’s body was sent to a local funeral home.
Negotiations linger between Striking Local 24 of the International Federation of Exercisers Architects and Craftsmen and top representatives from four plants. The tin shop committee with 8 members represents Art Metal Construction, Jamestown Metal Products, Watson Manufacturing Company, and Hope's Windows Inc. The strike halts work for about 2,700 workers across four plants, who joined last Friday, with Local 24 picket lines in place. Daughters visited from Cincinnati Ohio, while Ivan Ayling remains at home.
YAMESTOWN weather delivered severe blows to farmers and residents as cold wet conditions persisted. County agricultural agent Roger W. Cramer called 1958 outlook one of the worst for Chattaiqua County, with 585 inches of rain in May, well above normal, delaying planting and stunting crop growth. Weeds vie for ground as oats and corn planting lag, threatening yields.
Harry Gossard, 41, a former Cambria County state senator, was executed at Rockview Penitentiary for the Halloween slaying of Kren Mak near her Cambridge home. His body will be sent to the University of Pennsylvania Hospital for anatomical research per his written will. The prison spokesman said this elective body donation is a first in Pennsylvania's 344 legal executions.
George Reynolds, 69, of Wasnes-Bure, Pa., died in his sleep from a heart attack. He was in town to attend a harness racing meet as a driver.
State police at Franklin report district youths confessed to a string of crimes including thefts of two firearms and attempted grand larceny. Samuel Brow, 16, of Pleasantville, and a 16-year-old from Will City allegedly admitted to stealing items from Tyruavisley and Will City, while one teen confessed to a shooting near Mill City Farm in Lafayette Wellmas. One suspect, Hil Crinburre, pleaded guilty yesterday and remained jailed after failing to post a 2000 bond, with further questioning planned today.
The youths faced pretrial processing with bail set at $1,000 for each charge. If bail is not posted, they face county jail until the next court session. One youth failed to plead, and Juvenile Officer Helen Easterwood will escort him before Judge Herbert A. Mook after State Police complete questioning.
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