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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1954
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal discusses midterm election dynamics. It notes that historically the party in power loses seats at midterms, with only a few landslides shifting control. Political statistician Louis H. Bean is cited on House vs Senate election patterns and historical outcomes.
A fragmented quiz questions readers to answer seven current events items about cars banks tariffs and politics. It references 1954 era topics and notes shifts in party fortunes and policy debates across 1910 to 1946 with hints of election outcomes and economic pressures.
W W Waterhouse advances on west Main street garage to be ready December 1 with Arla Willems as builder. Walter L Powe, soon attorney, returns from Addison New York after a crash near that place injuring Mrs Peake. Mrs Peake improves with early recovery expected. Sheffield Wolverines rout Corry High Beavers 48 to 0 on junior high grid. Corry Sportsmen's Hill Club to organize Friday night at former Advance Cleaners rooms South Center Street with club room inspection.
Braddock Jones awarded 6008 dollars for injuries from a 1948 collision. The jury directed both James D. Lybarger and Andrew Martchek to pay 2500 each. A second suit by Martchek against Lybarger failed over car damages and medical bills. James Sinare of Brigham Hardware suffered a head bruise when a ladder broke at Cameron block.
Seven nieces and nephews of the late Davis 5 Wright of Dunkirk will share his estate under a compromise agreement filed with an 1897 will admitted to probate in Sunegate Court. Wright died September 17, 1954, leaving two wills with different provisions and a total estate yet to be computed.
Rockwell Manufacturing Co selects Russellville Kentucky as the site for a new plant costing 800000 to 1000000 dollars. The facility on a 90 acre site will open in stages with construction starting in January and initial occupancy the following May. a one story brick and tile building is planned for completion.
Erie reports question if ex police inspector Jack Martin was promised help to obtain a county jail term instead of a nine year penitentiary sentence in exchange for his testimony. The inquiry notes possible assurances by interrogators aimed at keeping him away from hardened inmates. Martin denies threats or promises, though final judge action determines his fate. The district attorney’s office could make further moves.
Martin has testified against the crack ing shake-down ring and is reportedly prepared to act as state's witness. This would entitle him to above-average consideration at sentencing if he comes up for judgment.
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