Police rescue truck at Gates street crossing
Police were called at 9 20 last night to Gates street railroad crossing where Homer Berkhaus said a rear wheel slid into soft cinders between the rails. A tractor freed the vehicle shortly after. An Elk dinner and installation for local officers drew about 100 attendees from Elks lodges in Corry and Oil City. Inclement weather postponed Holland Community Project cleanup in nearby Clymer with a new date to be set. Directors of the National Bank of Union City declared a 20 cent per share dividend, with payment this month. The Public Service Commission ordered two Pennsylvanian Railroad trains to operate pending a public hearing in Buffalo May 1. A bequest in Nellie Anderson estate was granted to sister Maude Elmers. heirs include several Corry and Ripley residents. Arthur L. Tharp, 42, of Oil City, died from self inflicted injury. A survey by Army engineers studied flood damage in the French Creek Valley to assess a potential flood control program. Eugene Collins, 46, and brother Roland Collins faced a CBS Wheel of Fortune appearance citation after Roland helped save Eugene from a bull attack. Eugene remains hospitalized with serious injuries. The Union City Joint School Board announced no tax increase for 1954-55. An extended regional weather forecast predicted below normal temperatures with rain and possible snow. Local residents sold a Findley Lake cottage and chorus members prepared two school concerts. Ticket agent Philip Young was re-admitted to hospital. Jack Blatt Jr. improved after a crash near Butler.
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City Treasurer Undergoes Emergency Major Surgery
City Treasurer Carl Smith was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital yesterday for emergency major surgery. His condition today is satisfactory after the operation. He was originally slated to enter next Wednesday for another major procedure and is expected to stay hospitalized for about two weeks.
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Glen Alden Coal Co to Sell Operations in Lackawanna
Glen Alden Coal Co, once a leader in Lackawanna County anthracite, reportedly prepared to dispose of its coal breaking sites and coal reserves for about eight million dollars after a meeting with Moffatt Counl Cu officials.
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Forty Attend County Bankers Meeting Here
Forty members of Erlé County Bankers Association met at the Hotel Corry for the annual officer election and social period. Officers named for the coming year include W A Williams as president, Edward Greener as vice president, Wilmer Joslin as secretary treasurer, with a board of directors: Parker Sheffer, George Wozniak, Earl Johnston, and Charles Bracken. The meeting was followed by dinner served at 7 p.m.
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Peace Drive Launch Echoed by Aggressors and Allies
A speech by President liken to an all out peace drive drew support from aggressive leaders and endorsements from Britain and France in general terms. The text was circulated to American embassies and foreign offices, with Voice of America giving it full coverage behind the Iron Curtain. Tass reportedly picked up the White House text for relay to the Kremlin.
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Lawyers dismissed from Justice Department under Brownell
Attorney General Brownell announced that 145 lawyers left the Justice Department recently, largely by request. He labeled some as incompetent undesirables or both and said a number had shady reputations.
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