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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented text shows names and dates with unclear context. Possible references to Burton, Columbus, secretary and a 1 27 29 date sequence appear jumbled. No coherent event or outcome identified in readable fragments.
Philadelphia and statewide Pennsylvania immunization programs resumed after a brief halt due to polio cases in inoculated children. Officials insist the vaccine from the Marionette plant is safe and that school vaccination plans proceed as scheduled.
The government ordered a halt after Cutter Laboratories polio vaccine was linked to deaths and illness. Tests include injecting samples into a rhesus monkey brain to check for Uve polio. Officials stress the vaccine in use differs from the problematic one and 87,000 Philadelphia children begin inoculations.
Corry school district urges residents over 21 to inform the assessor of moves or age changes. The district re enacted a $7 per capita tax for the coming year starting July, while the city shifted to a one half percent income levy. State law places reporting responsibility on the taxpayer.
Cutter vaccine vials reached Johnstown and Erie with a stop order issued before market release. Victor Long, a Johnstown distributor, said 40 shots were received but none sold. two of his children were inoculated. An Erie supplier reported 350 vials, most sold to private physicians and about 99 percent returned. a few vials appear used.
Sen George proposed that a neutral nation could represent the Chinese Nationalists at international talks on Formosa while Chiang Kai-shek would oppose such representation. He noted the plan would anger Chiang and Nationalist supporters, as Eisenhower warned about allied talks with China. Other senators faulted negotiations with the Communist regime.
An American B29 crashed three miles from Naha airport in bad weather. Ten bodies were recovered with no clear crew count announced. Four Okinawans were burned and hospitalized after the aircraft, attempting a controlled approach, struck terrain and scattered wreckage across a wide area.
The Corry area suspended anti polio inoculations today due to a one day delay in the second shipment from Cutter in California. About 313 students received shots since Monday with no adverse reactions. First and second graders at Wright and Columbus schools will resume Friday and Monday respectively. grades 3 6 await vaccine availability.
One of the largest crowds in years attended the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Hotel Corry. About 109 members and guests heard Romer Brown’s address praising city progress, including new industry, the Corry Area High School, hospital, sewage plant, and business district improvements. Awarded plaques honored Aero Supply Mfg Co, Ajax Tron Works, Corry Instrument Co, and others.
A downtown blaze at 11 South First Avenue gutted the upstairs apartment of Mr and Mrs Alton Nichols and caused heavy damage to the adjoining building owned by Don Clark. Fire Chief Ray Laurie estimated losses at 12 000 to 15 000 dollars as crews from Columbus Youngsville and surrounding communities battled the fire with multiple trucks and special rescue gear.
New York judge Francis L. Valente imposes a two to three year term on Mickey Jelke after a second trial conviction for inducing Pat Ward into prostitution and attempting to induce Marguerite Cordors. Jelke, 25, faced possible 40 year maximum. first trial voided due to press and public exclusion.
Branford Hose Company participated in a Warren County Civil Defense drill at Columbus that simulated a blaze at the Don Clark building. Fire trucks lined a 1300 foot relay from Brokenshaw Creek to the park and across to Sugar Grove, Russet, Youngsville, Tidioute, North Warren, Warren, and others, maintaining pressure along the chain. The operation required extra hose as trucks arrived late, ending with a water jet display and coordinated backflow from Corry and Columbus engines.
Judge Samuels on Davis case explodes as Dilworth Davis Jr 18 of East Street faces sentencing for leaving the scene of an accident. Davis failed to pay 104 dollars for damage to Charles Harrower of Clymer after a car struck by Davis’s vehicle owned by Victor Blye of Corry. Five weeks earlier Davis was given until today to repay the damage and promised to raise the money by 10 o’clock next Monday for a return appearance.
Kenneth R. MacKinnon 67 president of Ebasco International Corp and VP of American and Foreign Power Co died yesterday in New York. He led major energy ventures and held senior roles in the parent company.
The CIO Textile Workers Union of America announced a new contract with One Ameracany Viacane Corp granting an extra half-cent per hour for adjustment of time and numerous administrative improvements. It covers 11,000 workers in Lewistown Marcus Hook Meadville Front Royal Aoa ria Parkersburg Nitro and Pit counties with seven locals voting this week on ratification. After effect the minimum wage will be 1.35 dollars and the average 1.78 dollars. EX-Congressman John W. Finnazap, 10, a Virginia Democrat who served 18 years in Congress, died yesterday.
Harrisburg report says Rep John J Dean Polen D Washington announces an inquiry into Gov George Leader's campaign pledge to raise 24 million dollars in taxes by administrative action. The panel will examine whether the figure was part of the budget plans and assess the broader revenue strategy tied to capital stock tax reforms and pay as you go proposals.
AP briefs report the Dutch Senate approving the Western defense pact after 14 nations ratified the treaties to rearm West Germany. The vote follows Dutch leadership endorsement and broader Allied approval amid calls on the treaty power amendment in U.S. politics.
Two Chicago fires killed ten people including a fire captain. Eight bodies were found at the Green Mill Hotel ruins and four victims, including three children, died in the adjacent four story apartment house blaze. Twenty two residents jumped to escape and were injured. Coroner and officials suspect arson and seek to confirm if both fires were connected.
President Eisenhower and Soviet Marshal Zhukov engaged in a high level exchange to aid Americans held in Red China and a schoolboy case. Reports indicate Zhukov appealed to Eisenhower to secure the return of U.S. airmen and a Soviet youth from East Berlin. The president responded with a note urging calm and possible relief, signaling a diplomatic probe into Soviet influence with China and the broader East-West thaw.
In survival city amid New-Fear reports three Nevada communities may face radioactive dust from a postponed spring atomic test. The delay occurred just before the scheduled shot at 1:18 a.m, marking the third postponement in a week.
Mutiny of violence in Saigon as Diem forces clash with the Binh Xuyen, amid claims of 120 dead and 300 wounded. The battle centers on control of South Viet Nam’s government, with Diem attempting to seize key security posts and refute demands for coalition.
Tax discount period ends Saturday for city taxpayers. The notice warns overdue payments will incur penalties and interest after the cutoff date, with delinquent accounts subject to higher charges and collection actions. The message cites a 1959 property valuation and outlines revised assessments and payment timelines.
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