03 May 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1956
Page
1
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Western ministers prepare for a NATO council meeting as Dulles and Pineau discuss a French plan for a new aid agency. The proposal aims to extend economic relief beyond military alliance confines, shaping a potential world aid framework while avoiding NATO entanglement.
Sixty percent of Pennsylvania delegates to the Democratic National Convention back Governor Adlai Stevenson with قات 4445 votes and 146 delegates reported. Rival Senator Estes Kefauver trails with 106 delegates and 106 votes, while Truman and others hold scattered support. the tally may shift before the convention as final balloting nears.
Five year old Cindy Anti Skwarve and her 2 year old sister Busin were found alive by a policeman after vanishing from their second floor apartment. Officers located the children in a storage freezer and rushed them to a physician for treatment. Authorities believe failure to act could have led to a fatal outcome.
Navy scientists at White Sands plan a new rocket altitude attempt after a failure on the Aerobee test near the southern New Mexico desert. John W. Townsend says analysis continues as a preliminary version of the Mini track transmitter may be added to track the satellite during the International Geophysical Year. Debris and exhaust indicate a possible failure in the rocket’s system. cost of the aborted shot is estimated at $100,000.
Washington reports that appropriations committees approved a $40 million construction program for Army Reserve training facilities and National Guard armories. The plan funds full federal cost for several buildings, including sites in Pennsylvania and three others in nearby districts with varied capacity figures.
Twelve residents were routed from their rooms at 122 Main Street at 4 30 a m when a guest in a third floor room ignited his mattress while smoking in bed Firefighters from Stanford Hose Company answered the alarm The blaze was confined to the room and some wallpaper damage was reported Residents said a man in a nearby room had newly acquired breathing packs but none were used in saving lives The fire chief commended the breathing equipment and noted no one was overcome The origin was traced to the room occupied by LaVurne Davis and a search of the upper floor confirmed no one remained trapped The incident echoes a previous fire at the Europa Hotel where unregistered guests caused similar concerns The fire appears to have been started by smoking in bed with efforts to extinguish the blaze observed before firefighters arrived
Concorde Township hosts a budget session at Corry Area High School while Columbus meets next Monday and the Corry action board discusses the budget. Districts seek higher tax revenue for next year to cover new school payments and rising costs. State guidance on mandated pay hikes is awaited as officials anticipate actions from the commonwealth.
Tickets are on sale for the Cof C annual Chamber of Commerce dinner set for May 16 at 4 40 p m in the new Corry Asen High School cafeteria. David A Hillstrom president and chairmain of the Cor ry Flamestoin Corp is being honored. Directors opened the meeting to non members and their spouses.
Harrisburg reports Democratic leaders cleared a plan to raise Pennsylvania teachers pay by up to 1.9 million dollars over two fiscal periods, with immediate cost of living bonuses and further $200 annual raises for the 1957 to 1959 range. The measure, opposed by Governor Kendrall, seeks funding from a mix of state funds, sales tax projections, and future appropriations, aiming to boost 80,000 teachers with stepped increases through 1959. Senate action and floor votes were anticipated after a lengthy committee session amid educator opposition and revenue concerns.
Widespread attacks erupt in Marrakech region as mobs armed with guns knives and torches kill and loot. French officials rush in while police guard quarters. deaths include Mohammed ben Youmet and local figures. Rioting spreads. violence targets aides and associates of the former ruler and Moroccan nationalists amid turmoil.
In a Columbus ruling the Ohio Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Buddy Fares of Youngstown for malicious wounding related to an incident involving former Youngstown police. The appellate court affirmed the sentence and noted the defendant’s appeal as unfounded.
Erie diners faced a bold nighttime assault when a man armed with a 40 inch sword barged into a Parade Street eatery. Adams and proprietor William Bern fought back as the intruder fled after a clash that left injuries and a bloodstained scene. Detectives seized objects and tracked a suspect described as 5 foot 7, 145 pounds, tall. Adams received hospital care and was treated for injuries.
Detroit widow Jane Maxwell Pritchard, 67, chosen as Mother of the Year for 1956, has cared for 45 foster children from broken homes on Detroit's East Side. She has fostered 17 youths and reared 11 more, now calling each child her own. Her oldest adopted daughter is 43, and her youngest brood include a pair of 1-year-olds. Her own son, Dille, is 39 and remains part of the family.
CAREISLE Pa six Gettys college students were released on bonds of 150 dollars each pending hearings on charges tied to disturbances reported in several girls dormitories at Dick Snod College. Police identified students Gil Hibbert M Hartong 24 Benoir Joseph F Sonle 19 Platfield NJ Richard Wiesse Yardley Rumell Hf Frederick 10 Haddonfield NJ William Wenig 18 Moorable NJ and Lawrence cook 2 Browns Mills NJ as among those involved.
Acting on orders from Gov Leader, the Department of Public Instruction began payment of 48 million dollars overdue, as part of a plan to disburse one half of 96 million in overdue funds to public schools in Pennsylvania. The governor ordered the releases to cover March and April and May obligations to the first through fourth districts.
Corry district expects 116255 from the state to cover teacher salaries and subsidies, with a further 110255 in reimbursement. Officials said if state checks arrive next week, Corry and other districts may avoid borrowing. State payments, including school construction and rentals, are expected within four to five days.
Eighteen horses entered for the Kentucky Derby race only to drop to seventeen when a contender injured a leg in a workout. The field was set with trainers paying entry fees, and Loulatina Derby was withdrawn due to injury, with the event costing participants substantial fees. Also noted is the death of Garrett Scott, former undersecretary of commerce and long-time transportation official.
Washington A federal judge convicted union leader Gojack of contempt for refusing to answer questions before a House committee. The 99 year old vice president of United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers and president of its local union faced one count of contempt and several others were dismissed. Sentencing delayed pending a probation report. maximum penalty is one year in prison and a $1000 fine.
The House Appropriations Committee voted to approve 33 billion in defense funding for the next year, with emphasis on air power and new weapons. The plan raises overall DoD spending to about 46.14 billion and projects military strength of 2,885,200 by mid-1967, including Navy and Air Force increases offset by some cuts.
Asst Press reports a U S Air Force B47 Stratojet bomber crashed last night near Lincoln Nebraska. Four crew members are believed killed with bodies recovered after the midair explosion and crash debris. Names are being withheld pending official notification and investigation.
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold told the Security Council he had achieved cease fire understandings between Israel and Egypt Lebanon Syria and Jordan as part of a progress report. He cited cooperation from Egypt and Lebanon to limit hostile acts to defense and discussed broader efforts to re establish compliance with armistice accords in the Middle East. He warned that durable measures require full willingness from all parties and noted the complex negotiations continue.
The Press Photographers Association of Pittsburgh recognizes outstanding work by Jack Rise of Dohnatown and Paul Schell of Bengar Wallis Newe fribuinie Werks for their feature on the sunetala and the "Zreatit eit" piece. The ceremony highlights include notable portraits and future potential noted by critics.
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