22 May 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1956
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item notes a tire or vehicle related matter tied to a utility and a 14 inch reference. Names and clear details are unreadable, leaving a vague notice about a possible repair or inspection event. The readable fragment mentions a 14 inch element and utility involvement without concrete actions.
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Public utilities commission suspends gas rate hike for six months amid protests in Corry. Union City-Wadlatnita sector and others seek price relief, citing household bills and cubic fees. Street actions planned in Horriwung and surrounding areas to press officials for delayed increases.
A spokesman for the AFL CIO union indicates Carey will enter a dispute related to a 6th local election for the Electrical Workers union. The AFL CIO body will seek a resolution after recent ballots were challenged by one county court, with 1,500 East Pittsburgh area workers affected and ongoing talks anticipated to address the impasse.
Dairy strike action in Fayette County eases as negotiators report progress with Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Cooperative. Picketers had blocked deliveries since Saturday, prompting union and dairy officials to hold talks aimed at resolving supply and price tensions for farmers and consumers.
City officials consider aiding Curry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp to add fire hydrants and water supply at East Columbus Ave plant. Mayor Cherry forms a committee with City Safety Director and others to consult with the Cory Water Supply Co. A $500 water main charge cited. no date set for action.
Producers of major brands increased wholesale coffee prices by four cents per pound. A spokesman for several supermarket chains said the rise would likely be passed to consumers. The change was expected to take 10 to 14 days.
City officials report most hotels and many commercial establishments passed recent inspections amid fire safety reviews. The Fire Chief cited improvements, but noted several buildings lacking sprinkler systems or essential protections. The report highlights a few businesses facing orders to upgrade, with details to follow in later pages.
A gunman robbed Capital Finance Co in downtown Jennneth, fleeing with about $4,000 after forcing Mrs Arch Vriasonick and others to flee. Police reported the suspect entered the officer, threatened clerks, and escaped on foot with the cash.
Reported tensions rise as a Soviet style aid plan surfaces during a Washington conference. Khrushchev allegedly directs military manpower parity while U.S. observers weigh peace moves and economic resilience amid partisan scrutiny. Local scenes capture bewilderment and speculation.
Government proposals in Harrisburg plan to raise pension payments for blind individuals. The initiative targets monthly amounts around 50 dollars with adjustments for spouses and dependents, aiming to support long term care and rehabilitation services for the visually impaired. The measure also notes funding sources and eligibility rules, with possible phased implementation over the coming year.
Washington senator and aides push for a full inquiry into a service dispute amid leaks from unnamed officers. Defense Secretary Wilson opposed a joint military inquiry, stressing consultation with top Army, Navy, and Air Force leaders while acknowledging healthy disagreements within the defense establishment.
A driver was arrested after police suspected he was driving while intoxicated near Columbus Avenue and North Center. He claimed he was at home when asked and was taken to the police station for processing. He faced charges and appeared before a judge scheduled for May.
Washington IM says decisions allowing union shops in railroad and airline industries will prompt management to push for federal and state right to work rules. Union officials vow to broaden efforts to modify the Taft Hartley Act, seeking universal union shop elsewhere.
Legislative leaders predicted adjournment by nightfall as House and Senate wrestled a 3.2 million versus 2.5 million dispute over sewage treatment funding. A compromise restored most cuts, lifting total general appropriation to about 146 million. Tax policy moves linked to the stamp tax plan and corporate levies also progressed amid extensive budget reconciliations.
The Greensburg board discussed altering the per capita school tax and considered moving the real estate levy from its current rate. Officials weighed shifting funding sources as part of a broader tax status review amid budget pressures.
Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver pressed broad agreement on domestic and foreign policy during a six night Miami radiotelevision program. A brief clash arose when Kefauver teased Stevenson about absences noted during the 1953 campaign, but both stressed renewed efforts for lasting peace and American leadership. They endorsed action on farm problems and school desegregation via Supreme Court directives, as they seek Florida and California Democratic delegates ahead of the August national convention.
A deer entered the Corry Area High School football field this morning, slipped under the fence, and spent several moments moving around before escaping under the wire mesh. Teachers and students watched the event as the animal finally left the area.
The Warren County Democratic chairman Michael Papagero is defeated, ending his factional one man rule. Thomas Conway replaces him after a contentious race sparked by recent firings and protests over Papagero’s control. The insurgent group led by County Commissioner Lewis Crippen had challenged his leadership. The Erie attorney supervised last night's election, representing the state committee.
A majority of the House Judiciary Committee endorsed the Eisenhower administration civil rights bill as a step toward equality. Seven Southern members, six Democrats and one Republican, denounced it as shocking and a threat to state aid. The committee voted on April 25, with the measure awaiting Rules Committee clearance and uncertain fate in the Senate.
A deadly chase in southern Chit tauqua County as a 200 man posse hunts an escapee named Sir James Carter from Schuyler County. The suspect allegedly killed his companion during yesterday’s incident and is believed trapped in a field near Bust, with law officers closing in.
Police alert state and local forces to hunt Damien Carter 32 after a wild chase from Tamestown to Chautauqua County. Carter and accomplice John Thomas Cedric kidnapped two Jamestown detectives, fled on foot, and were last seen in a field near Bustt. Detectives Stratford and Whalen pursued. a gunfight occurred as the suspects fled with revolvers and cash.
Fidler seeks to block an Immigration Service deportation order against Gas Santes, a 28 year old unemployed cook, by requesting an injunction and a halt to removal. He also asks for examination of witnesses including Joseph Marvel and Mare Maxval as part of the proceedings. A prior deportation order was issued and Santes has faced multiple appeals. The hearing aims to delay removal and resolve outstanding claims before any sentence.
Bear Lake man Wright, 25, was arraigned in Titusville on larceny by baffle charges connected to the theft of a saw from Fisher and Young at Winder mill in Titusville. He was handed to Corry police and the case was before Alderman Allen Love, with R W Gast and Reed Willis prosecuting.
The article notes the Upper Ohio Basin suffered widespread wildfire damage following a May storm. President Bidenjite declared the area a disaster, with federal aid to support firefighting and recovery efforts.
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