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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1955
Page
1
President Eisenhower's doctors report an excellent night as he fights a heart attack at Fitzsimons Army Hospital. The bulletin notes he slept soundly and his condition remains serious but stable, with two weeks of critical recovery ahead and Mrs. Eisenhower visiting to mark a birthday.
The Chamber of Commerce committee plans a six to eight week winter play program starting in November and running to March for teenagers. A 50 cent season fee will support extra expenses and officer elections. meetings may continue at Cor fy Area Hill School. City council may consider renewing a $1000 yearly contribution to the program. Plans for an off street sliding site were discussed without firm action.
Six Pittsburgh firemen including Chief Stephen Adley share a $19,000 out of court settlement for burns sustained fighting a blaze caused by a national gas explosion. The city receives over $28,000 for hospital and salaries of the injured firefighters.
Harrisburg rep Albert Readingtt said Republicans and Democrats are getting closer to an agreement on the commonwealth budget but differences remain. Leaders met amid talks on a highway and bridge program financed partly by higher fees and borrowing, with moves toward federal aid matching and House action expected soon.
Gov. Goodwil J. Knight vows a Knight pledged delegation in the California primary if President Eisenhower bows out. He says the California delegation will be independent and not pledged to Nixon or Knowland, and notes his close work with Knowland on state party organization ahead of the convention in San Francisco.
Two men described as armed reportedly escaped Lebanon County jail early today. Officials identified as Rub, 25, Lebanon, with prior jail breaks, and John Bitter, 24, Jonestown, awaiting charges of larceny or burglary. State Police said no reports of stolen items were found and a witness helped police locate the suspects.
Officials warn the death toll from floods in eastern Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula will rise as rescues continue. Navy helicopters and medical teams from Tampico and Mexico City battle high water, while refugees cling to improvised rafts and treetops awaiting aid and evacuation.
A citywide mock raid will simulate air attack and rescue operations this Friday. Emergency services, police and mobile units will coordinate with surrounding districts to test evacuation and street clearance procedures.
In Harrisburg 36 Republican county chairmen voted confidence in Horst to continue as leader. Henry Lark led the motion amid internal party tensions over funding and leadership direction. The result satisfies Horst that he can complete his duties and push the party forward.
Two suspects from New Casthi face hearings Friday after being charged with firing a pistol and causing a deadly incident. The case involves a driver identified as part of the incident and authorities say the weapon was used in the confrontation.
West Newton Pa June disaster as freight cars collide with a truck killing five people including the truck driver Claude Brandt and fruit store owner Jacob Casale. Several injured, buildings damaged, and explosives aboard derailed cars caused panic as crews cleared the wreckage.
An agreement for pay increases was reached today between the nation's major railroads and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, covering about 775,000 workers across 190 Class 1 railroads. The settlement includes retroactive raises and a move to 40 hour weeks, with specifics on wage steps and working conditions to be funded by railroad funds.
Ray Weber announces a 33452 goal for the Corry Area Community Chest Drive 1955 58 with a full budget to follow. The drive runs October 13 to 41 in coordination with Erie City and County campaigns.
Drake reports on police work noting September incidents including a fatal crash investigation, injuries and vehicle counts. City police identified suspects, noted complaints, and reported one missing person, while a man and woman were held for other offices. Margiotti, prominent attorney, is in Phillips Hospital Boston after a heart attack.
A proposed microwave telephone route south of Corry moves toward testing with a 200-foot tower near Lindsey Hollow Road. Engineers beam signals to Ellington New York while calibrating a 40 inch diameter cone receiver. AT&T says long range planning, bypassing major cities, with cross country transmission potential.
In New Castle Indiana an estimated crowd of 8000 sympathy demonstrators gathered outside the Perfect Circle Corp foundry where a pitched battle erupted with police. One unconfirmed report stated a death. three of the wounded were nonstrikers inside the plant while five demonstrators were injured as police fired from inside the plant. A house used as police headquarters was broken into and its furnishings destroyed. Rocks and tinjutes damaged 41 windows at the guard house and main gate.
Scranton police recaptured the tenth escapee from the Purview Suite Hospital for the Crimingith s ine Wiki. Authorities identified Browndile as the suspect involved in a prior mass brew at the state institution. Additional names and locations are listed among those detained or associated with the case.
Lawyers for the four city fraternal clubs challenge a district tax levy on memberships arguing its constitutionality. The case proceeds before a county judge with pre trial conference led by Solicitor Frank McKnight and attorney Wil sin Peiffer. The dispute centers on whether the VEWElks Tuillian American and Moon clubs owe taxes for the 1955 58 school year and possible penalties. A decision could force club dues to rise or compel tax payment.
Guerrilla clashes in the Rif Mountains persist for a fifth day as Moroccan nationalists attack French posts and demand reforms. Mohamad Lyavidi warns violence will worsen if Paris delays Morocco's self-rule and Sultan removal. French resident general Boyer de Latour discusses a throne solution without a regency.
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