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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1955
Page
3
County court this week will hear appeals on home based businesses in residential areas. City Solicitor Derald Walter notes city zoning laws restrict home operations. Judge Ener L Evats presided over appeals by BG. Akerle, a retired druggist seeking a home truss fitting business, and Marshal Euliano seeking a real estate home business.
Mack, a parolee from Rockview State Penitentiary, was sentenced in Bradford County court to 2 to 12 years on new car theft and forgery charges after pleading guilty. He received one to five years and a $100 fine for stealing a car in Athens and one to seven years plus $100 for cashing a forged check in Ulster Bank, with sentences running consecutively. He was arrested after a high speed chase from Waverly New York to Towanda, Pa, with prior capture in Johnson City, N Y, and escape a week earlier.
Harrisburg report says state official records were tampered with as Governor and Senator Taylor exchange accusations over insurance premiums. Taylor defies claims, noting he was paid only for select boat and airplane policies, while criticizing political use of office to ruin opponents.
Harold London, 43, president of Estro Chemical Co and head of a New York medical supplies firm, died in a single engine plane crash about 151 miles from his home. He was returning from a business trip to Mt Vernon, New York, and was alone in the four place aircraft. London had about 100 flying hours.
Quinn, a New York businessman and author, told a Senate Antitrust subcommittee GM is entirely too big and endangers many firms and American institutions. He proposed a maximum free enterprise bill to restrain oversized corporations and restore economic freedom, suggesting a $900 million net worth ceiling for certain high capital industries like autos and steel.
A training flight from the South Korean air force crashed into a crowded elementary school near Tiegu, killing 16 Korean children and wounding 14. The solo trainee pilot and instructor were killed, with the aircraft identified as a Filmustang. The crash occurred during a first solo flight.
Holmesburg Prison hostage crisis ends when Lt. Edward Nelson fires through an eight inch cell door opening. Prisoner Charles Savage, 54, held razor to supervisor David Kaplan’s throat for over two hours after parole violation. Kaplan uninjured, Savage shot in the mouth, condition reported satisfactory.
Erie County reports show 1954 gains across key measures with higher wage costs and increased capital investment. Employment rose modestly as output values climbed to around $502.9 million, with thousands of workers paid about $172.96 million in wages.
Council refused permits for urban signage proposed by Ruth Sipply Co and Golanisil Motel, citing zoning rules. Quarterly wage tax totals were reported as 16 02202, 1800, and 10 666.12, with no reasons given for the first denial.
The city engineer discussed the information request and routine council reports. Philip Zidzneck was approved to connect a sewer line on Wayne Street, about 600 feet from Bear Creek. Heating equipment at the new sewage disposal plant is nearly complete and should finish by Wednesday, with full treatment expected in about six weeks.
Channel lineup lists children's theatre Gene Autry Show and news blocks from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM with various soaps, game shows, dramas, and late news. Prime time includes Annie Oakley, Hallmark dramas, Meet the Millers, and The Millionaire among others.
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