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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
3
The article notes a vote on an aid bill with Democrats largely in favor and Republicans opposed. It mentions Pennsylvania as a key state and lists several lawmakers by last name as supporters or opponents. The text records a dissent from Republican names and indicates a substantial sum of aid referenced as $9,800,000,000.
The state expands blind pension payments, adding ten dollars monthly for about 16550 recipients. Governor Maye2 signed the measure boosting the maximum income limit and monthly total from 143 to 208 dollars, with new funds totaling 2.15 million dollars for the remainder of the session. Deputy Secretary Robert P. Wing notes the increase eases immediate needs and keeps pace with projections, while the broader impact on applicants is debated.
American born poet and playwright TS Eliot recovering after a heart attack aboard the liner Queen Mary en route from New York. He was moved in a wheelchair to the French Hospital in London where a hospital spokesman said the cardiac condition is not serious and he will need only a few days rest. Fellow passengers said Eliot suffered the heart attack three days earlier.
The British government deported Archimandrite Kallinikos Macheriotis, a Greek national serving at the Greek Orthodox Church in London. The Home Office said the deportation was ordered by Home Secretary Gwilym Lloyd George in the public interest. He was placed on a plane to Athens and spent the voyage in the ship's hospital.
Vandals pried loose about 514 tons of concrete slabs from a derailed bridge near Drake Well Park in Fulusville over the weekend. Police report 42 slabs landed in a creek below, with others on gravel. Slabs measured 4 feet by 18 inches by 3 inches and weighed about 250 pounds each. Railroad workers noticed the loss Friday. by Sunday all slabs were removed or broken, and salvage by crane may occur.
Minister J A Williams of Baptist Temple testified to council that rackets run wide open in Homewood and Brushiron with door to door numbers writers and numerous houses of ill repute and 24 hour liquor joints. Louis Rosenberg promised swift police action if provided with information.
Washington The House Committee on Un American Activities voted contempt of Congress against Paul Robeson after a heated session with Chairman Walter and other members. Robeson, subpoenaed to discuss passport difficulties, argued his denial blocks freedom to travel, earn a livelihood, speak, and express himself artistically and culturally. He cited invitations to perform in Israel, Russia, Australia, Sweden, France, and England.
A speaker warned that individuals intend to travel to free world countries and employ deceptive methods to bypass travel restrictions. The aim is to attend communist sponsored conferences and other propaganda efforts in the satellite nations behind the curtain.
Dr. George Ledger says a new wing may be built at Stem Memorial Hospital with plans contracted if erected. The current crowded ward uses the former sororium as a nine bed space and additional beds plus equipment have arrived for immediate use. The hospital board will study architects plans before any announcement of prospects.
Charles Dirks 40 died in DuBois after heart illness Sunday. Born May 2, 2016 in Toledo Ohio, he worked for Aero Supply and Bond-toné Hearing Aid before moving to Ottawa then Corry. Survived by wife Gladys, daughter Judi Arm, son David Charles, parents John and Mrs Dirks, sister Wesley Chapman, brother Kenneth Dirks. Funeral at Evangelical United Brethren Church Thursday at 2 PM with burial at Bing Grove Cemetery.
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