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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1955

Page

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Jamestown Girl Killed in Area Car Crash

A 16 year old Jamestown high school student died instantly when a car left Route 957 near Sugar Grove and crashed into a maple tree. Richard Peters 22, of Pittsfield, was hospitalized with serious injuries. two other occupants survived. investigators traced loss of control to a curve on the Lottsville road.

Jamestown Here Joanne Hultman West Ninth Street Warren General Hospital Richard B. Peters Pittsfield Sandra Brandy Tower Street Kenneth Olson Sugar Grove Lottsville Road Warren County Larry Linder Ed Lowrey Paull Smith Wrightsville Peters U. S. Army Lowrey Hultman Schoonover Funeral Home Bugar Grove Joanne Hultian Ed C. Lowrey Paul Smith L. E. Linder Chester Mason Ardell Saylor Warren Times‘Mirror

Corry Says Yes to Salk Vaccine

Public response to the Salk vaccine appears strong with early returns showing near universal consent among Harding School first and second graders. At Wright School most classrooms show all parents approving the vaccination for the younger students, while older children funding and consent remains pending.

Corry Harding School Eva Kepler Wright School

Police Seek Thieves Behind Nitro Theft Near Oil City

State police hunt suspects after nitroglycerin weighing a ton was stolen from a concrete storage bunk along Deep Hollow road between Oil City and Franklin. The theft occurred Tuesday when a heavy tool was pried open the bunk, leaving a dangerous missing quantity capable of cause.

Bills Hull 4 Bons ‘Torpedo Co Deep Hollow Oil City Frantelin

Watkins Defends Refugee Act Amid Corsi Probe

Sen. Watkins Utah defends the 1953 Refugee Act amid Edward Corsi’s dismissal and Senate subcommittee scrutiny. He says the refugee program is moving slower than ideal but doing a good job under State Department policy. McLeod cites 24 810 visas issued, with 4 000 refugees admitted and 1 044 actually entering the country.

Associated Press Washington Sen Watkins Utah State Department Edward Corsi Senate Senate Judiciary Cora Secretary of State Dulles Corsi Coral New York Congress Thi Gorsi Rep. Walter D-Px R. W. Scott McLeod Stile Department Dudietary Sen. Langer R-Nd McLeod Corat Hn U. S Immigration Aervice Reures

State Clinic To Be Held In City

The Pennsylvania Department of Health will hold a crippled children clinic in Corry on Tuesday from 9 am to 1 pm in the undercroft of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Children from birth to 20 are eligible. Parents may register at the Municipal Building with Mrs Harper. New patients require a family physician reference. Clinic aims to provide free, thorough examinations and seek treatment to reduce or alleviate afflictions.

City Pennsylvania Department of Health Crippa Corry Emmanuel Episcopal Church Stute Ora Harper

State income tax planned eyed by Harrisburg leaders

Harrisburg reports say Governor to push a modified state income tax to balance the 1955 57 budget. The plan would tax individuals at one percent with a 100000 exemption and two percent on dividends and capital gains while lawmakers weigh details and opposition. Leaders Silence persists as Hodges notes a formal reveal next week.

Tarrisburg George M General Assembly Pittsburgh Post Gazette Ginv Roy E. Furman John H. Dent Albert S. Readingen Genera Assembly Thomas Hodges Philadelphia Pittaburen John G. Fine House Senate Capitol Executive Manaton

Plan to Extend Deadline on Tax Equalization

Erie County considers delaying the 1957 deadline for establishing a county real estate assessment system. An amendment to the measure heads for House action Monday to shift the deadline to 1950. Assessor Martin Gregor reports 40 percent work done, with Corry and Concord Township already mapped, and notes county size affects staffing. Senate passage awaits House action, aiming to penalize lagging counties, with continued coverage on Page Four.

Erie County Hose of Representatives Martin Gregor Corry Concord Township Erie Gregor Ryle Bat Woulot George B. Steveman Sloveyson Thioien

Drowning Case Ties Erie Clergy to 1952 Tragedy

Erie County court hears verdict in 1952 drowning linked to Dorothy Curlett, 19, of Erie Myr. Bishop Clifford N. Macloyd of the Africa Orthodox Chacery faced conduct in a water club at French Creek near Waterford. Judge prepares for potential new trial after ruling.

Ny Uruyiumy Gree Waek Garry Barracks Werence Curlett Erie Myr Curlett Clifford N. Macloyd Africa Orthodox Chacery Pittsburgh French Creek MacLioyd Waterford Dorothy Aren Minsk Machioyd Erie County

Boy Admits Starting Fire at Juniata College Dormitory

Huntingdon Pa State Fire Marshal said a 6 year old boy admitted starting a fire in an unoccupied frame dormitory at Juniata College this past Sunday. His 8 year old companion attempted to extinguish the blaze with little success. The fire caused about 10000 dollars in damage, and both children were turned over to juvenile authorities.

Amsgumven Kes Huntingdon, Pa George Hahn Juniata College Bundoy Mahs

AP News Briefs Mixed global, political items reported

AP News Briefs from Vienna Moscow and Washington cover Austria’s desire for freedom and soil, a retirement advance for Kenneth Fields at the Atomic Energy Commission, Chow En-lat’s arrival in Burma for the Africa conference, and a $7000 burglary from the Sheriff’s office in Dulles County with a noon lunch break.

Washington Bri. Con Kenneth Bields Atomis Energy Commission ABC Rangoon Burmia Chow En-lat Banduung Intal Bueriff Fordyce Apri Shern'a Burne A. Parham Dulles County

Start Polio Shots Still Unknown in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg state health leaders remain anxious about beginning the Salk anti polio vaccination drive for over 470 000 first and second graders. They say no firm date is set and distribution hinges on vaccine and supplies from a near by firm and orders from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.

Asociated Harrisburg Pennsylvania Berwyn F. Mattison National Foundation For Jonas Salk University of Pittsburgh Mattison Yasuine D. J. Thomas Millington Health Department Preventive Services Bureau National Foundation Hall

Firemen halt sawmill blaze at French Creek yard

A blaze damaged a pile of seasoning lumber at Jessie B ory and Sons sawmill near French Creek. Fire departments from Findley Lake Sherman and Clymer fought the fire, removing burning boards piece by piece while mutual aid aided coverage. Damage estimated at about $20 though flames could have been worse.

Jessie B= ory and Sons French Crock Robert Emory Parks Herbert Porter Findley Lake Sherman Fire Department Clymer Emory Firmus Hotr Stetone

Eisenhower orders federal survey on fair Salk vaccine share

President Eisenhower ordered a federal survey to ensure all sections of the nation receive a fair share of the Salk polio vaccine. He instructed Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, HEW secretary, to conduct the study and report back, emphasizing voluntary distribution over compulsion. James Hagerty announced the move from the president's vacation headquarters.

Ike Associated Press Augusta Eisenhower Oveta Culp Hubby

Hay Shed Fire at Five Corners Damages Barn

A 20 foot square hay storage shed at George Butchko’s Five Corners home burned to the ground yesterday as Corry firefighters struggled to make a faulty pump operate. The blaze was fully involved when crews arrived, forcing nearby protection efforts. The No 4 pumper finally ran after water was drawn from the tank, with Wattsburne company assisting to douse the flames. The barn and hay suffered about 1600 dollars in damages and the cause remains undetermined.

George Butchko Five Corners Corry Stanford Vic Dempsey Rex Apps No. 4 Apps Dempsey Wattsburne Company Watts Bure Company Wullie Hold Sherman Unis Nium Company Appx

Deportation Order Tangles Clarkewite Miner in Greene County

Iohn Banson reports a deportation order targeting Clarkewite in Greene County over alleged past membership in the Communist Party. The case hinges on prior political affiliation and its legal implications. Local officials, cited as the Comminuut Party, are referenced in the order.

Depont Pittsburgh Iohn Banson Clarkewite Greene County Comminuut Party

Eisenhower urges U S to join new world trade group

President Eisenhower, speaking from vacation headquarters in Augusta, urged Congress to approve U S membership in the Organization for Trade Cooperation. He argued joining the OTC would show free nations act cooperatively on trade and resist Communist influence, tying into NATO and IMF precedents. He asked lawmakers to pass regulation authorizing membership as a key step in defending free world interests.

Associated Press Augusta Eisenhower Congress United States LE Welieve Free World U. S Organization For Trade Co-operation OTC Geneva Iast March Nenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization International Monetary Fund International Bank For Reconstruction and Development Sen. George D-Ga Senate Foreign Relidojis Committee

Veterans Endorse Flag Project Amid Community Revival Plans

Veterans of Foreign Wars join the Junior Chamber of Commerce in backing a "Put The Flag Out Front" campaign to awaken the community. The project includes street distribution and a loyalty day event on May 1, supervised by Willian MC Brooks.

Chamber of Commerce Kate Frank Anthony Vogail Diepewes Gael Ukehwekine Stile Reorans Renubs Miny Willian MC Brooks Ting Hales Sie Jayeees

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