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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1955

Page

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Door opens to U S China talks at Bandung summit

Pakistan Prime Minister Moham ed Ali said Premier Chou En Lai of Red China views direct negotiations with the United States over Formosa as still possible, a view tempered by Chou’s urging to end colonialism. The seven day Asia Africa conference adjourned amid clashes between pro and anti Communist factions with a final resolution condemning colonialism and urging UN membership.

Associated Press Bandung Indonesia Mohammed Ali Pakistan Chou En-lai Red China United States Formunosa Ali Chou Chiang Kai-shek Formosa Arcs Formosa Chow

Complaint by Host Stops Chicken Stealing Roast Plan

A woman on property stopped a planned T roasts after police were alerted about 13 to 19 year old boys who admitted stealing a chicken from Mrs Burl Button. They had a wood camp and storage for several chickens and agreed to restitution with local officer Harley Drake for arrangements tomorrow.

Charles Akam East Street

Concord polio drive kicks off with 104 first and second graders

In Concord School the nationwide polio program opened with 104 first and second graders receiving their first inoculations in about 20 minutes. Three absences will be inoculated later, and only one parent refused. The initial 315 doses arrived from Erie via Schools Superintendent L. M. Douglas, and more vaccine is expected through Wednesday to complete the first phase.

Concord School Concord Evel City L. M Douglas Erie St. Edward's Harding School Corry Area National Foundation For Infantile Paralyals Doe Corry ‘Memorial Hospital

Statewide inoculation drives begin for Sak Polio vaccine

In Pennsylvania, thousands of first and second graders receive the Sak Polio vaccine as part of the national program led by De Jonas Salk at the University of Pittsburgh. About 470,000 children are eligible, with eight more counties joining soon and boosters for last year’s participants planned. Distribution centers report 423,000 doses delivered from Lancaster amid local administration by county medical directors and jail staff. Medical societies set private inoculation fees ranging from 2 to 15 dollars per injection, totaling around 18 dollars for the full three-dose series.

Associated Press Aarrisburg Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh de Jonas Salk National Foundation For McKean Centre Clinton Mercer Lancaster Coty Ribilion Cenle Dauphin County Medical Society York County Medical Society Clinton, County | Medical Society Centre County Medical Saciety

Watking Co Sues Four Corry Residents Over Materials

The J R Watking Co filed suit in Erie County court against Robert Hunt Harry Bland Alan W Hasbrouck and Earle Hasbrouck seeking 1080.31 for materials delivered in 1950 that Hunt allegedly passed to the other defendants without payment. The firm sells medicants and toilet preparations and says it never received payment.

J. R. Watking Co Corry Erie County Robert Hunt South Second Avenue Harry ©. Bland R. D Alan W. Hasbrouck Mead Avenue Earle Hasbrouck Liberty Street Watkins Hunt Armount

Local Income Levy Looms on City Horizon

Washington report notes a rising local income levy as a potential major shift for municipal finance. Nation's Business cites 400,000 workers and 17.5 million residents near a broader tax reach. local earned income and business net profits taxes could become a key tool for meeting rising government costs. Total local income tax collections exceed 100000000 annually, about one percent of overall local tax intake.

Local Earned Income Tax Variants Across Cities

A survey shows many cities impose a local income tax on anyone living or working there. Some residents must pay even if employed outside the city, and part time workers face similar rules. Terms vary: Philadelphia gets a “wage tax” while Columbus and St. Louis use different labels. Rates range from a fraction to over a percent, affecting suburban workers and city residents. Continued on Page Three.

Kolirce Cites Aleo Philadelphia Columbus Loutaville St. Louis Pittsburgh Erie Scranton

Western Big Three plan four power talks in Paris May 8

The Western Big Three United States Britain and France schedule a May 8 Paris meeting to discuss concrete plans for a four power conference with the Soviet government. A London study by agreed experts will precede the ministers talks.

Russia London Associated Pres Washington Bovlet State Department United States Britain France Jewol Eisenhower Dulles Moscow Bulganin Anthony Eden Konrad Adenauer United Kingdom Yuris Mayot Pric Hoe Wey Dixones NATO

Youth Shot In Target Mishap At Garland Camp

A hunting camp near Garland owned by Don Clark was the scene of an accidental shooting yesterday afternoon. David Spath, 20, of Erie was wounded in the thigh when a .22 pistol discharged as he fired from a standing position. He was rushed to Warren hospital where he was listed in good condition after treatment.

Garland Don Clark David Spath Harvey Spath Erie Warren Barracks Spath Apath Shealu Warren Polten Ont

Two Die In Electric Chair At Rockview Prison

In Bellefonte Pennsylvania two inmates Grover Cleveland Edwards aged 36 of Philadelphia and Benjamin Robinson were executed in the Rockview State Prison electric chair. Edwards spoke no words before the procedure as guards strapped him in. Both men were pronounced dead within seven minutes of each other with Edwards at 1 32 a m and Robinson shortly after.

Chatr Bellefonte Eillops Grover Cleveland Edwards Benjamin Robinson Rockview State Edwards Robinson

Ex-Corryite Held Over Threat to Take Own Life

Suk Varile, former Corryite, talked down from a 100-foot leap from the Erie County infirmary water tower where he worked. Held for 20 days on disorderly conduct charges, he was committed by Alderman Wil Hilsler after an earlier incident. State Police said Varile threatened self harm during a quarrel with Evelyn Franz. He is also being held for probation authorities. staff saved him with help from infirmary superintendent Arthur Brueckinan and Dan Lytle.

Suk Varile Corrytte Erie County Vanlle Wil~ Hii Helsler Vasiik Yanik Evelyn Franz Lisa Arthur OD. Brueckinan Dan Lytle Vanik Hamel Hospital Voruk Bs Sune Lytle Ima

Clabbatz Wins Teen Road-E-O at Corry High School

Harry Clabbatz led the Junior Chamber of Commerce Teen Road-E-O at Corry High School winning with the top written and driving test score. He will compete in the state event in Johnstown on June 11, earning a $25 bond and all expenses paid trip. runner ups William Mitchell and Ola Capwell earned $15 and $10 respectively as alternates.

Johnstown Harry Clatbatz R. D Corry William Mitchell Gila Capwell Columbus Avenue Junior Chamber of Commerce Corry Jaycees Nasionel Jaycees Kenneth Harvey Corry and Mainy Alice Reynolds B. D Curry Ted the Way O ‘al Helen Hartley Ted

Profit Realized For Field Lighting Fund At Corry Event

A modest crowd attended a barbershop program sponsored by the Corry Beaver Club at the high school hall. Members reported a moderate profit from the venture to support the football team’s fighting fund, with Turnmeina Brown acting as emcee in Busheyuley’s absence.

Corry Beaver Club High Echo Wnd Torium Corry Aran Idem School Busheyuley Turnmeina Brown

Adenauer Faces Setback in Lower Saxony Balloting

Final returns show Socialists leading with 1,182,066 votes or 38.2 percent for 59 seats. Christian Democrats win 43 seats from 893,517 votes. DP, BHE, FDP, Reichs party, Communists, and Certrist also gain. Fallout could shape Adenauer’s bid for Bundesrat control and rearmament plans.

Assocutea Pros Hannover Germany West Germany Rona Adenauer Lower Saxony Adenuer Christian Democrats Igl Chris- Unt Democrats German Party Refugee Party BHE Free Democrats FDP German Reichs Party Communists Certrist Adenauer Beinrich Hellwege Wayor Christian Democrats Btute Bundesrat

Adults held for court in stoning home raid

Three adults from Corry vicinity and Bear Lake were bound over for the May term in Warren County after hearings for malicious mischief connected to repeated attacks on the Kalnu farmhouse near Spring Creek. Twelve juveniles, ages 14 to 16, faced disorderly conduct charges. ten released to parents with fines and restitution.

David Alu Spring Creek Warren County Albert Thirne Fred Clayton Corry Wayne T. Rankin Bear Lake Tracy M. Creent Warren L. E. Linder Kalnus Greenland Kalnu Gorry

Corry Student Named to All State Band

Miss Rite Downey daughter of Mr and Mrs George Downey of Local Pleasant Street has been selected for the all state band festival at Aliquippa on May 13 14. The Corry High School soprano will play trumpet in a program featuring 260 top high school musicians from across the state. The Aliquippa event includes public concerts and a Friday broadcast of the program under a renowned director.

Erie Rite Downey George Downey Ual Pleasant Street Aliquippa Igh Saphorore Lynn Rie Loval Mouabe Airec

U.S. crime rate up 5 percent in 1954 report

AP briefs note major offenses totaling 2,267,260 as FBE Director J Edgar Hoover says a crime occurs every 13.9 seconds. Senate comments urge testing Red China for ceasefire sincerity via renewed UN efforts on Formosa talks. Air Force chief Twining warns China’s air force could double or triple overnight, citing Russia based expansion and bases enabling rapid aircraft movement.

Associated Press Washington U. S FBE J. Edgar Hoover Nathan F. Twining Congress Red China Russia Air Force Suit Soviet Union Forsnosa

New Charge Placed Against Martys in Erie Gambling Case

A new charge of establishing a gambling place is filed against Aland Pete Marty of Corry. The case heads to the May Erie grand jury deliberations. Marty and Dan Marty of Dykes Cigar Store face lottery and conspiracy counts. Gallina of Erie faces five treason charges and three conspiracy counts. the Murtys were indicted earlier by the February grand jury. The group of 36 tied to the Erie city hall pay-off scandal includes Gallina and others connected to the October 16 stakeouts by state police. The trial dates cite May 13 for the Murtys and Gallina’s status remains pending medical surgery.

Gamblirug Pete Marty Corry Roy Moniz Erie Murty Brothers County Criminal Court Erie City Hall Murtys Daniel Gall Una Asalkt Ant Herbert Johnson Jr Mongwald Gallina Wis Morty Brothers

Public Hearings Sought On Leader Tax Plan In Harrisburg

Senate to hold public hearings on Governor George M. Leader tax program aiming to unify a five bill package into an omnibus measure. The plan envisions a classified income tax from one to six percent with penalties for misuse of returns. House opposition and party strategy fill the late hours as leaders decide fate for the proposal.

Associated Press Harrisburg George ML House George M. Leader Senate Capitol Hill William B. McClelland Alleghey County Joseph J .Yosko Northampton Herbert B. Cohen Albert S. Reudinger Ways and Means John T Walsh Allegheny

Leftists Gain In French Voting

In Paris and across the country the Communist and Socialist parties made gains in a second voting round. The Communist party reportedly won six new seats and increased votes from the first round, reaching about 21 percent overall. Council seats carry prestige though salaries remain modest.

Paris Muirhy Eleck Ihuurattte Umm

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