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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1956
Page
3
The readable fragments describe a local event in a northern region with mentions of a place and people, but key details are missing. No clear date, organization, or outcome can be determined from the garbled text.
Jamestown Mayors and officials back an 85 707 000 flood control project for Chautauqua with Army Engineers detailing dam and water supply implications. Opposition centers on elevation and channel effects. city leaders seek protections and legislative approval before funding proceeds.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission delayed toll revisions for seven weeks to allow a full study. Secretary Joseph J. Lawler proposed suspending rate changes and hiring a qualified industrial engineering firm to audit the commission’s operations, costs, and budgeting. The Delaware River Bridge between New Jersey and Pennsylvania opens soon as part of the plan.
Former president Truman toured the Naples area with Mr and Mrs Stanley Woodward, skipping a brisk walk due to a bad ankle while planning to visit Paestum and viewing Vesuvio and Capri. He met members of Naples Italo American Society before departing the waterfront hotel. Izaak Walton League official dies in Pittsburgh.
A 62 year old woman labeled a bright bookkeeper pleaded guilty to embezzling about 1.08 million dollars from Commonwealth Building and Loan Association. Assistant secretary Minnie Milas Minnis hid the books. her 21 year old accomplice, Mrs. Robert Cannon, quit after disputes over accounting. Auditors exposed the scheme as shortages neared three million dollars. sentencing is pending a probationary report.
Masked men entered Economy Federal Savings and Loan Association in Pittsburgh at 9:25 am wielding revolvers and demanded cash and valuables. Frank, the firm’s secretary-treasurer, and two clerks were ordered to lie on the floor while robbers fled with an undetermined amount of money. Police comb nearby streets for suspects.
City council discussed water supply options with a baseless plan to open on a trial basis without meters. Single meters would cost 30650 each and double meters 108 dollars. Ajax Tron Works allowed to block sidewalk on North Center Street during office building construction next to railroad tracks. City Solicitor Roger Brown to present to pension boards on why proposed changes cannot be done. Kinley pay hike ordinance faced second reading, postponed at Finance Director Abbey’s suggestion. A Board of Health session followed.
Council debates Nichols Disposal Service again after garbage pails on East Pleasant Street were left at curbside with lids off. Dogs scattered refuse across streets as Police Chief Drake is ordered to contact operator Lawrence C Nichols. Board of Health discusses East Main Street barn and houses cited as fire and health hazards, possibly targeted by a slum clearance program.
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