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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1955
Page
1
Five children lose their father when Erie carpenter George Newcomer, 34, falls 35 feet from ladder scaffolding while installing siding on the Howard Mullin home in Corry. Deputy Coroner Vitus Laygrense locals rule accidental death after a pink ladder setup slips. Continued on Page Three.
The will of Robert A. Git Br names Mrs Kyme B Old Av as widow and executor. It establishes two income trusts totaling over 10 000 dollars for her benefit with the estate assets placed in trust. After her death the trusts terminate and are paid to Roberts Ott Je and Betty Jane Ole Beverly.
The market opened with uneven moves as Chrysler rose to 98.50 after 4500 shares, General Motors gained to 137.50 on 3000 shares, Beth Steel jumped 5 to 153, while U S Steel and United Aircraft showed firmer bids. Traders watched a delayed ticker amid cautious early action.
George Re Gninedy 26 of RD 2 Aveila was killed on a construction site when a bar in a road on the machine struck him. He worked for Joris Wid Lanighlin Steel Corp at the firm’s Hiv project and was assisting on a construction job when the accident occurred.
Six inmates fled Farview State Hospital prompting a manhunt across Luzerne and nearby towns. Police halted traffic and set roadblocks as officers pursued the escapees, including a convicted murderer from Carbondale, described as desperate by authorities.
Harrisburg agents announce that about 406000 Pennsylvania schoolchildren who had the first Salk vaccination will receive the second dose in the last two weeks of October. State health officials, led by Dys Purvis and William J. Schyack Jr, say vaccine supply and distribution plans are evolving as counties set start dates.
A distressing report details the death of an infant boy whose body was found. Authorities seek the father as investigators reference a suspect described in prior mental health notes and an alleged grave crime by a caregiver who smothered the child with blankets and moved the body to a remote canyon.
Mead Park officials ask the city council for an annual 81 000 increase to cover operating costs and to maintain the park. They cite past donations and a death in the community as reasons to fund personnel and upkeep while noting money was left for park development not operations.
Pittsburgh reports the State Supreme Court heard advisement on the case over the firing of Henry Vera by the Burnetta council. The council dismissed Vera on February 16, 1964 after testimony. the Washington County Court later upheld David H. Weiner's suspension ruling, prompting further appeals.
Firefighters urge the city council to grant a blanket $40 monthly raise for four drivers at No 1 fire station, claiming increased duties and police radio responsibilities require higher pay. The proposal, signed by four drivers, would total about $1,920 yearly for the group, with pressure from the broader department for equal treatment amid evolving radio duties.
Flood warnings sent hundreds fleeing as Wichita River overflow swamped bridges and rural families evacuated. North Texas communities reported rising waters, with thousands seeking higher ground while emergency crews aided residents and monitored the swollen river.
A local guardsman faces reassignment as officials announce his participation in the Second Army Inspection in Evil. The event occurs at night with a briefing at the Intelligence Living Headquarters, while the unit continues training and duty duties. A separate incident notes a contractor receiving fines and sentences related to a separate armed conflict case.
Treasury officials faced Capitol Hill as they urge reforms to the federal excise taxes on hundreds of commodities and services. Lawmakers push to resolve administrative problems in hearings over two weeks. Tax experts say the system is obsolete and inequitable, with revenue at risk.
Mexican city Tampico endures record river crest as floodwaters inundate streets and homes. Officials report hundreds evacuated from the city’s low-lying areas amid ongoing rescue efforts and rising casualties as the flood stretches across the Gulf region.
Private Tommy R Woods of Roebenville Tennessee was sentenced to 33 years for desertion while serving in the American forces in East Germany. The court noted Woods fled duty and violated military discipline after his capture during a covert operation in the region.
Harvey O Connor, author from Little Compton Rhode Island, faced a federal contempt trial in Washington for refusing to answer if he is a Communist. He testified his writings are not the committee’s business and denied involvement with State Department library book selections.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court directed the Warren County court to reexamine a sanity commission's findings on convicted killer Norman W Moon. Justice Thomas McKeeen Chidsay wrote that evidence must be reconsidered as Moon faces death by electric chair for a 1954 Warren County murder.
Police reports describe opposition to youths around Weight School and nearby areas near Cony Ared High School. Residents accuse students of troublesome conduct while officials caution against overreaction and promise monitoring.
A girl sustained a fatal gunshot wound yesterday near Horshair home as residents reported hearing a loud crash. Police, led by Officer John Ripketts, arrived at the scene and notified Vine Hospital after neighbors described a fleeing shooter and two injured persons.
Reported arrests of about 20 senior officers close to former dictator Juan Peron mark the start of a purge by Argentina's new government in Buenos Aires. The move aims to prevent a comeback, with some generals expected to be retired after serving under Peron.
President Eisenhower is reported rested after a good night in Denver. Dr Paul White says he slept from 9 30 p m to 2 30 a m and feels refreshed. Physicians note continued progress with no fatigue, aiding convalescence before further plans.
The San Francisco County grand jury indicted Betty Jean Benedicta Hetty Stockton on charges of kidnapping 2 month old Rachel Marcus from a hospital on September 18. Benedicta did not appear at the grand jury. she remains under observation in a hospital wing. The baby was later found unharmed after being abducted from custody.
A historic clipping notes a fatal plane crash with three dead. The report mentions locations near Lake Carbon Corp and references several named individuals and groups in a chaotic OCR render.
Fragmentary text with misread names and a May date. The readable bits show a list of individuals and places with scattered numbers and terms, but the overall event or purpose is not identifiable. No coherent person, organization, or location can be confirmed from the legible content.
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