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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1956

Page

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UN Official Begins His Peace Mission

UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold heads to Rome after a London stopover to plan a Middle East peace mission. He aims to survey tensions in the Gaza and Palestine area, meeting British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd and UN observers before a monthlong assessment.

Associated Press London Dag Hammarskjold Selwyn Moyd Rome Middle East Flaming Selwyn Lloyd Palestine Hammarskjold New York Hamarskjold Gavi Strip E. L. M. Burns Himnihur xkJold Tyrell Gavi Taraeli Cairo Damta Gaza Washington State Department Hammarakjold Gaim Pounell

Corry Instrument Moves Offices to Route 6 Site

Corry Instrument Company relocates all offices from East South Street to the Post House building on Route 6. The First Ward plans continued use of the Route site until new buildings are completed. Remodeled space at the Post House now houses general offices with parts to be shared by plumbing firms.

Terowaeu Ay

Gas Company Pay Hike Okayed By UMW Locals

In Clarion, Pennsylvania, United Mine Workers District 80 locals approved a wage increase from Associated Natural Gas Co. The regional director said the raise averages about 12 cents per hour, boosting the average hourly rate for about 860 employees. Locals at Tronkville Mt Jewett and Sandy Lake also accepted the offer by a unanimous vote under a Wagner Openings clause in a two year GOA trust expiring in April 195%.

Clarion Hive United Mine Workers District United Natural Gas Co Hellinuny UMW District 60 Tellin Aald Tronkville Mt. Jewett Sandy Lake Goa

Administration to Seek Defense Budget Hike

The administration tentatively plans about 1.5 billion dollars of an upward revision to defense funds for the next fiscal year. Pentagon officials say the request could go to Congress after Easter recess. The cabinet has discussed the matter while Eisenhower’s original defense request remains uncleared by the House Appropriations Committee.

Washington Pentagon

Continue Hunt For Bandits In Erie Robbery

Erie police hunt three armed bandits after they robbed Crick Foundry Co of 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. They wore nylon stocking masks and forced staff into a closet while taking payroll money from about 200 workers. Roadblocks halted area traffic as descriptions of the men were broadcast.

Erie Crick Foundry Co Raymond Britton

Ransack Burglary Takes Clothing From Home

A local burglary at 214 West Washington street left a home ransacked with only undergarments missing while valuables were untouched. Police will tally missing items and return for further evidence gathering as they pursue leads. Cardiff, Wales reports the death of Mary Louise, Dowager Marchioness of Queensberry, a noted society figure in Westminster.

Harold Akam West Washington Street Mos Aki Cardiff Wales Mary Louise Queensberry Westminster Ta Ue Marques of

Plan To Double Pay Of State Solons Reached

Harrisburg reports a House Senate conference committee agreed on a compromise to double lawmakers salaries, not the triple boost earlier voted by the House. The plan would set a $6,000 two year salary for next elected lawmakers, with other raises for judges and officials, while budget and tax amendments are eyed for Monday actions.

Associated Press Harrisburg House Senate Dauphin County Sian Senate Rules Committee John H. Dent Senate Democratic

Young Fisher Snags Spin Reel Theft Report

Police responded to Ike's Sports Shop at 7:40 PM after proprietor Tyan Witkwire reported a theft of a fishing reel. A description given matches a boy with red hair, glasses, blue eyes, a wool check jacket, and a 5 inch fuel line reel was taken.

Yeu Lordas Tyan Witkwire Uys Wickwins

Electronic Automatic Devices Will Mean Less Manual Labor

A AFL CIO official cites research showing electronic automatic machines could reduce drudgery for factory workers. Gen. Wible R. Groves and others discuss the shift from heavy manual labor to machines, stressing the need for workers to adapt to new roles and smarter processes.

Robbers Hold Up Lob Law Market Assistant Manager

Two masked gunmen forced Borsa, assistant manager at Loblaw market in Corry, to open the safe then fled with several thousand dollars after tying him and scattering his coworkers. He escaped and alerted police. Youngstown Crime Lab investigated but found no leads. The heist occurred around 10 p.m. as staff closed for the night.

Byweiver Mer Loblaw Corry Loblaw Smarket Youngstown Moniger Borsa Borsh Coury Gornersburga

10 Killed In Three Airplane Crashes

Ten airmen lost their lives in three separate military aircraft accidents. A B-47 Stratojet exploded near Cresco Nebraska minutes after departure from Lincoln AFB, killing four. A Navy patrol aircraft crashed into the Pacific off San Clemente Island, killing three and injuring others. A Transport Service cargo plane fired on during takeoff at Travis Air Force Base, California, with several fatalities and many injured. Debris and one body were recovered from the water near the crash scene.

Amocmvearres Air Force Nebraska Pacific Ocean Transpark Service California Cresco Neb Lincoln Air Force Base Lineal San Diego Naval Air Station Pacific Snip Clemantie Island Travik Air Foce

Newspapers Join In Reward Offer Over $88,000 for Captures

New York outlets join a nationwide reward push totaling eighty eight thousand dollars for information leading to capture. The campaign, tied to a prominent columnist Victor Feesel, targets those who threaten free press. Local papers pledge cash to aid investigations and defend American right to know.

Associated Prewy New York Ube Uhreweld Victor Feesel Sur-Cauvette W. Kooba Uw Jwnatowwe Krow

Bank Robbery Suspects Captured After $102,403 Heist

Federal agents say two of three bandits accused in the Commercial and Savings Bank robbery yesterday have been captured. The bulk of the money was recovered during the arrest, with investigators pursuing the remaining suspect as the inquiry continues.

FBT Aguile Ins FBC jNcommumienito

Winter Weather Dims Northern Midwest Streams

Wintery conditions return to northern Midwest with low temps and strong winds. Snow totals rise in Minnesota and North Dakota as blizzard-like drift and blocked roads slow plowing. Frigid readings span from Minot to Florida with tornadoes and wind damage in the Southeast. two deaths tied to a loose tree in Atlanta.

Associated Press Midwest Misalasippi Valley Atlantic Red River Valley Minnesota-North Dakota Dunjth Minn Spi Oklahoma Kanang Abbeville-Greenwood North Carolina Mecklenburg Union County Belmont Atlanta Minot N. C Laredo Tex Jacksonsville Fla

Income Tax Cut Approved for New York State

Governor Hartman yesterday approved a measure cutting personal income tax by about 40 million dollars, favorable to higher brackets. The plan lowers 15 percent on the first 100 dollars and 10 percent on the next 400, with a maximum relief around 35 dollars. The state expects roughly 400 million dollars in additional annual revenue through the reform.

Covoteneas Hartiman Menaure Hervinan New York

Kefauver Stevenson Clash Deepens Democratic Rift

Dem rivals Kefauver and Stevenson trade blunt charges as they campaign Florida for its 28 convention votes. Kefauver accuses Stevenson of mudslinging and harming unity, Stevenson claims Kefauver deserts votes and weakens the party. Both tour key states ahead of primaries and delegate battles with party officials watching closely.

Kefauver Stevenson Democratic Party Associated Project Ini Stevenson Extex Keefauver Florida Paterson N. J Kefanger

Columnist Victor Riesel Attacked With Sulfuric Acid

A hooded assailant splashed sulfuric acid into columnist Victor Riesel’s face, leaving him blind in one eye and hospitalized at St. Clare’s. Doctors said there is a chance of partial sight recovery. reward for attacker grows past $33,000 as authorities probe broadcasts tied to the case and other extortion-linked figures.

New York Isbor Victor Alexet Giroluo Bonascolta St. Clare's Hospital Hegel Lung Neid Tabor Victor Riesel Asaailt Riesel Riese Glikte Internations! Union of Operating Engineers Joey Fay Willian DeKoning William DelKoning Jr Riewel

Baldwin case continued to April 13 in Long Beach court

In a Long Beach hearing, Judge Ly Matt B Bitter adjourned the Baldwin case to April 13. The defendant Reece 8 Baldwin faced questioning over alleged drink driving and marriage/divorce issues raised during the session.

Long Beach Calif Reece Baldwin Lymatt B

Cancer Death Rate Higher in Erie County Than U S Average

Erie County shows cancer mortality of 168 per 100 000 population for the period ending January 1954 exceeding the national rate and the Pennsylvania rate. The report notes heart disease remains the leading killer with cancer as a distant second, urging periodic checkups and early treatment to reduce deaths.

U.S York Erie County Elvenhower Toei Sla Su Ginmen Olbie Collier Cinewr Norml Ui American Cancer Society

March Job Picture Here Beats February by a Small Margin

Local employment office reports March applications for work at 98, slightly above February, with 143 fewer new compensation claims but a larger drop in continued claims. Placements totaled 87, including 21 hotered and 40 skilled workers, with 10 women and 7 veterans among those placed, while ten individuals were denied unemployment compensation for various disqualifications.

Paul Headley Uxer Bureau of Employment Security Morph Hensley Acmissklind

Ike and Benson press quick pass on farm bill

Democratic spokesmen urged swift approval of the composite farm measure as President Eisenhower reviewed provisions at the White House. House and Senate committees signaled early support, but key lawmakers warned the bill could face veto or insistence on changes before final passage.

Washington Bluenhower Ukenhower Benson Senate House House ‘Conférence Committee Wee Hesdig Ben Ellender D-Lu Rep Cooley D-Nc Agriculture Congress Mzen—hower Hllender Eisenhower Sesson Mitenhower Bernon Hade Ber Mor Alken Holland House of Ganate

Freaze area sap tappers seek one more cold spell

Farmers report sap flow dwindling as spring frosts fade. A mid April freeze is hoped to revive runs, with strong storms possible in Upper Michigan. Wet fields delay tapping and farm work, delaying a longer syrup season for many as warmer weather looms.

Farm Journal Upper Michigan

Police Check Crash In Alley In Corry Morning

Police report a collision in an alley near Corry town involving Eugene M. Stoddard aged 33 of R D 4 Corry. He said his brakes failed as he drove west, swerving into a pole and injuring his left arm and black eye. Damages cited around 100.

Sues RR Une Som Wong Banke Corry Tatelmg Eugene Mi Stoddard R. D Cony Uni

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