09 May 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1956
Page
1
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A garbled OCR fragment mentions Watt Ent and a nurse payment issue amid a legal context. Key names and specifics are unclear, but the snippet implies financial actions or debts tied to a person or entity and an ongoing dispute or court process.
Kinley introduces an ordinance to raise the mayor salary from 4800 to 1020, councilmen from 3300 to 600, and the city controller from 200 to 600, aligning with Corre popul ator cities and other peers. The measure seeks parity with many other Petinavlyamia area governments.
City Park traffic and parking proposal aims to extend a street line 50 feet into the park and install angled spaces. Estimated project cost is 4500 dollars with emergency loan possible if needed. Officials’ salaries are examined against comparable cities, noting Corry’s mayor and council salaries and controller pay.
Washington reports President will have a full heart focused checkup Friday as part of a routine, doctors plan head to toe testing including heart monitoring. Officials say the examination, the first in months, aims to assess fitness for continued presidency.
Curtiss-Wright Corp chief executive Hurley denied plans to merge with Studebaker-Packard amid published reports. Studebaker-Packard president Nance said he was in New York for routine financing talks and not meeting about a merger. Both sides acknowledged exploring several possible scenarios but insisted no merger discussions were active.
Weapons experts at Los Alamos Sardia N M and other labs review the Third Hime shot Cherokee delayed by unfavorable winds. They consider contingencies for a nonexplosive yield, potential disarming, and radiological safeguards as the bomb remains prepared at height above 80 000 feet aboard a B 52.
U S officials said the United States stands ready to back another Middle East peace mission led by U Thant if he believes it would promote settlement. Secretary Dulles urged NATO unity and UN council consultation, while stressing independence for the Middle East and balanced relations with both sides amid ongoing tensions.
William Fe 'Hania, 65, longtime New Castle postmaster since 1939, died of a heart ailment. He also served as register for Lawrence Canty and was a member of the National Association of Postmasters.
Findings in a Trans World airplane crash probe at Pittsburgh Airport are released after a long investigation. Twenty one witnesses testified over two days, with five survivors among those who spoke. the event involved a two engine aircraft that crashed and burned while taking off from Greater Pittsburgh Airport.
A speeding car near Clarion crashed into a tree killing three youths and injuring a fourth. Deemer Jr 21 Hebel 18 Kibbe 18 Selvey 18 died on arrival at Clarion Hospital. Tagely 18 was in critical condition at the same hospital. State Police reported the crash scene and ongoing investigation with continued details on the inner page.
Moscow reports reveal a bitter dispute between Red Star and Military Herald over Joseph Stalin’s conduct before the Nazi attack. The debate centers on warnings from Soviet intelligence and whether Stalin left the Soviet Union unprepared, with Red Star praising Soviet wartime unity while Military Herald criticizes past leadership and readiness.
Reporters note Eisenhower won Indiana with 60 percent of 8350 precincts reporting, 250149 votes to Kefauver allies 9700 votes, while Hall carried 150428 for 30 percent. Democrats hoped for farm policy rebuke but found no signal. Governor Crugl calls it a setback for Democrats and Stevenson Kefauver polling unclear as write-in banned. Continued on Page Four.
Arthur Palmer of Edinboro was arrested in Titusville on a charge of looting the cash register at the Purk and Pestles station. Investigators identified Palmer as the man who entered the office area and took money while a station employee and partner worked nearby. The case involves checks and bills missing from the cash drawer and a preliminary hearing set for tomorrow afternoon.
Harrisburg reports the House passed a $100 cost of living bonus for more than 10,000 teachers and long range salary boosts. The measure moves to the Senate as legislators study funding, sales tax and income tax implications amid a lengthy session.
State Police investigate a Monday afternoon head-on collision on Route 6 when a 1956 Ford Thunderbird driven by Robert Baker crossed into the oncoming lane to avoid a slowing car. John L. Wells and passenger Callii Coyle were injured. Baker discharged after treatment. Damages $4,500. Wells’ 1955 model was among total losses.
Harrisburg reporters note Republicans and Democrats support retaining the stamp plan framework amid a tense session. Leaders plan a two hour conference to resolve sales tax amendments while debate continues on governor acceptance.
Washington reports Senator George Decides not to run again amid serious heart issues. His physician calls the decision wise and notes health concerns as mild, while colleagues say he prepared a statement but offered no immediate comments.
East end paving plan includes Penn Avenue from East Smilin Street to East Main Street with a deadline extension to next Monday. Officials seek more petition signers to cover unfinished unpaved sections and to qualify for state funds for street maintenance. A special council meeting will announce the final list of streets to be paved and wired for future ordinances including Vink Street Darling Alley Sixth Street extension Rathod Street and Cascade Street.
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