09 Jan 1956
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1956
Page
1
President Eisenhower, upbeat yet noncommittal about future plans, resumes duties at the White House following a four month layoff caused by his heart attack in September. The return marks a significant step in his recovery and public leadership.
Indiana County faced a wintry blast with two inches of snow, near freezing temperatures, and an expected coating of ice. President Eisenhower indicated readiness for a second term while staff work continued. Highway crews deployed ten trucks and 29 wagonettes to spread sand and salt. roads were described as slippery in spots but open with cautious driving.
CHICAGO Grace Kelly says her romance with Prince Rainier III was love at second sight. She told about meeting and courting the Monaco prince after Easter, noting she had Christmas dinner at the Philadelphia home of her wealthy parents before the Austins introduced him to her aunt and uncle.
Three Alverda men remain hospitalized in Indiana Hospital after a district highway crash over the weekend. James Abate, 3, driver, Constanti Cheeri, 75, and Patsy Battiseti, 62, suffer neck injuries, a fractured left hip and facial cuts, all listed in fair condition.
Jon Miller of the London Zoo has permission to visit Russia to study freshwater fish that produce caviar. He will explore the Volga region including waters near Saratov to learn about sturgeon life and habits. He jokes that he hates caviar and will not eat much of it.
Pope Pius XI approved a drugless method to reduce childbirth pain calling it childbirth without fear. He described it as a psychoprophylactic approach using training and supportive personnel to disassociate pain from contractions, noting its use in Russia, China, and growing interest in the United States and France.
Harrisburg AP Rep Readinger said Senate Republicans could not muster votes for a 3 percent sales tax. He noted Chairman Kessler’s plan to convert the defeated manufacturers tax to a 3 percent sales levy. Readinger, proposing a bipartisan package, would raise 450 million by a 2 percent personal income tax, a 2 percent wholesale manufacturers tax, a 6 percent corporate tax, and speeding up capital stock tax. The plan aims to balance a 1.8 billion budget for the current 24 month period. Senator Mahany said he would push for sales tax actions after January 16, and hoped progress from tax conferences this week.
Seven Smail orphans, grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. J Warren Smail, were to move to the Church of the Brethren home in Carlisle after the death of their parents. Snow delayed the Erie to Carlisle trip, delaying their plans to stay together as the family sought a larger home.
A brief item notes an Inside Today party set for tonight at the Catholic Center. The note lists 61 reasons and a time fragment 122, but lacks full details. The item appears as a short social notice with limited context and no additional participants or sponsors named.
WA CO Texas WA B Shoemake the president of defunct J Trust and Guaranty Co remains unconscious after shooting himself in his Waco home Saturday night. Doctors say the 59 year old is in critical condition with an infected head wound and swelling. Depositors from seven Texas cities gathered in Houston to discuss the bank securities situation.
Two people injured in Venango County traffic wrecks died over the weekend. John Spence, 21, of Grove City, died in Grove City Hospital yesterday, becoming the second victim of an auto wreck near Clintonville on December 23. Amy Leppin of Emlenton died Saturday night in a Franklin hospital after injuries from a two car wreck on Route 322 near Franklin.
Amman reports a new government begins amid calm after rioting over the Baghdad Pact. Samir El Rifai becomes premier and Ibrahim Hashem deputy premier after the outgovernments reshuffle. Western embassies guard Jordan and Jerusalem as tensions persist.
County game proctors Bruce W Catherman and Charles Garci warned nimrods about deer hunting in closed season. An Indiana teen was fined 100 dollars December 24 for hunting deer out of season. December 28 two Gipsy brothers Robert D Limrick and Clair Limrick were fined 100 dollars each for unlawful deer killing and face additional charges for the game propagation area offense.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to pass a soil bank plan as part of a nine point program to ease farm distress. He warned that although agriculture is the basic industry, farm prices and income have declined for five years, threatening the well being of the people. The outline envisions actions that officials say could inject over a billion dollars into farmers' pockets from government resources. Farm income fell by just over a billion dollars last year. See Soil Bank page 6.
The quote shows Eisenhower doubts a fixed decision to run after the Sept. 24 heart attack. The remark suggests a tentative stance pending further reflection, with page 6 coverage offering wider context and implications.
About 30,000 Oklahoma junior high students enter a two week smile of the year contest sponsored by the state dental association. Dentists narrow the field to youngsters with perfect teeth and laymen select the final two based on personality and infectious smile.
Acapulco Mexico reports 106 injured after six Sunday earthquakes. No fatalities and no U.S. citizens among the injured. The city, a Pacific Coast resort, saw damage as crowds of tourists and residents fled to beaches and streets. Shocks began at 1 12 a m and continued through the day.
A 1955 report by Indiana Borough chief of police Howard T. Sanford notes 16 injuries with no fatalities from traffic accidents. Police investigated 145 incidents including 130 auto collisions and 34 criminal arrests from 1370 complaints, with $31,447 property damage and $4,877 recovered in stolen goods.
Beginning Monday January 8 the air raid siren in Indiana will be tested every Monday morning at 8:45 a.m. The attack alert sound will be used in the tests.
Harrisburg hosts the 40th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in the 4 acre Hall of Agriculture with more than six million dollars in livestock poultry and exhibits. Officials expect about 100000 on opening day and over half a million visitors in five days. Judging begins with 12000 entries and 55968 dollars in cash across 45 departments. Governor Leader attends dedication ceremonies with a state police horsemanship display and a festival honoring him as a farmer. A 200 member state police task force and Harrisburg officers manage traffic for about 14000 vehicles. Delegations from several states and foreign countries attend as show weather remains a concern.
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