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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1956
Page
3
Corry residents report light rain and mild drizzle overnight with damp streets and a cool breeze. The forecast notes calmer conditions later, as county plans push for local improvements and community events. Local hospitals treat several injuries from falls and accidents, including two children requiring care for fractures.
President Eisenhower congratulated Italian President Gronchi on Italy's recent demonstration of high altitude aerial photography over Rome and other cities. He said the test supports open skies disarmament aims and will be studied by governments seeking international confidence.
Government seized a half million Hoxsey Cancer Clinic pills at Portage Pennsylvania after a Philadelphia firm supplied more pills. Juror testimony showed Paull Lustgarten filled half the clinic order in April 1956 a month after deputies confiscated the clinic supply. The case centers on interstate shipping and mislabeling claims. the government seeks destruction.
A car plunged into an artificial lake near a Berks County town after skidding on a wet road. Police recovered no body today as divers hoisted the vehicle from about 40 feet of water. The victim was identified from papers as Edward Nobbe, 53, of Louisville, Kentucky, who was alone in the car during the early morning drizzle.
A 43-year-old ex-convict among eight men indicted in the Riesel acid blinding switched from innocent to guilty in a U S District Court plea. Joseph Carling faces prison and fines, with possible cooperation against others, as next steps set for November 9. Dioguardi’s trial and related cases proceed. Rostov’s Lysenko Institute fire prompts secret police searches.
State Police theorize a vehicle skidded on a wet roadbed and plunged into a man-made lake beside the Beth Hem Steel Co's Grace mine area, raising investigations into the incident.
Franklin, 21, of Forestville, died from a fractured neck after his car left Route 28 near the Thurway overpass. Two passengers, Marvin Cummings 18 and Chester Wilcox 19, were hospitalized with injuries. Earl Crowell 21 was treated and released. Coroner Dr Patti cited excessive speed on the curve as the probable cause. the group was en route from Forestville to Silver Creek for coffee and sandwiches. Franklin becomes the county’s 26th motor vehicle victim for the period.
A man jailed for five months for stealing to cover his wife's delivery expenses learned he must serve an additional four months in the fall, with a possible early release if he reimburses the hospital for his wife’s delivery. The incident occurred after a burglary attempt at an awning factory where he was employed, and the baby was born the day after his arrest. Superior Judge Herbert V. Walker handed down the sentence to 25 year old Alighlon.
About 200 United Steelworkers members gathered in McKeesport to protest a $4 dues increase, aiming to call a special USW convention. The Dues Protest Committee sponsored the event with steelworkers from Pittsburgh Beaver Valley New Castle and Twin Works. Don Rarick, Local 2027 representative, stated the group seeks a hearing from leaders, not a split in the union.
Officers for the newly formed Cony Area Council of Churches were elected in the Prest Presbyterian Church. Revi Hy Ray Hayrs was named president Roy Reed vice president Jacquelite Patilsot secretary. The council, formed early this year under the Corry Ministerial Association, includes ministers and three lay representatives from each church. It comprises church boards, women's associations, and youth groups, and aims to serve the community's spiritual and moral needs. It appointed a Keep Christ Christians committee and a Youth Week planning group.
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