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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1955

Page

1

Bi Type ob etary 10-48

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Ten Thousand Line Corry Streets Parade

U S and Red China talks aimed at easing tension watched by crowds as Corry hosts the Diamond Jubilee Stanford Hose Company parade. Mayor Earl T. Cherry lauded the hour and forty five minute event with more than 10,000 spectators, noting the day’s spectacle and a $1,000 savings bond drawing. Judges awarded prizes across 97 units with some controversy over the Kane drum corps and Johnsonburg delays.

Corry Earl T. Cherry Stanford Hose Company Kane Fire Department Johnsonburg Yellow Jackets Johnsonburg Sylvester Feronti Jr Ray Laurie Johnsons Burg Nit Judes Tt Wiis Feront Fire Department Kane VFW Youngsville Rosky Grove Staneliff Hose Company Auxiliary Waterford Sheffield Albion North Hust Wesleyville Springboro Connenistville Titusville

Driver Blinded Car Hits Pole Near French Creek

Two New York youths were injured when their car struck a utility pole after another vehicle blinded the driver near French Creek. Gary Sayers, 17, suffered a possible back injury and was listed in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital. Frank Grden, 18, treated for lacerations and abrasions and released.

New York State Prench Creek Fue Corry Memorial Hospital Gary Lee Sayers R. D Clymer Dever Frank Grden Hospital Grden French Creek Alan Orden

Commute Terms Of 10 Prisoners From Erie County

Harrisburg acting on the State Pardon Board recommendation commuted the sentences of ten men convicted in Erie County for bribery and related offenses. Names cited include James Salamone James Lagohn Carl Alen John Koehler Edward Michalak Arthur Damose Joseph Atotunda Daniel Ditullio and James Wranda Mcshine among others as eligible for parole following commutation.

Py Pmuia Harrisburg State Pardon Board Come Erie County John Martin James P. Salamone James Lagohn Carl Alen John C. Koehler Edward Michalak Arthur Damose Joseph Atotunda Daniel Ditullio Edward Canili James Wranda Mcshine

Month Long Strike Ends at Smelter in United Phelps Dodge Deal

Douglas Aile Phelps Dodge Corp and the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers announced a first general agreement today ending a month long strike. The accord covers about 45,000 union members employed by the firm across the smelting operation.

Panvcunyou Douglas, Aile Phelps Dodge Corp International Union of Mine, Mill & Smelter Workers Brn Oe Steike

Two Cars Damaged in West of City Wreck

Two vehicles were damaged in a collision west of the city Saturday at 5 45 pm when a car veered off the pavement and crossed the highway, clipping another car. Frank Vinile Jy ai and Roy Walton, both of Sheffield, were involved. Mrs Walton was injured.

Corry Rolie She Logs Frank Vinile Jy. Ai Tile Roy Waltin Bhoffield Vaniik Ross Walton

Zhukov Orders Red Troops To Leave Austria

Soviet defense ministry says Marshal Georgi Zhukov ordered 44 000 troops to withdraw from Austria by October 1, aligning with a Soviet proposal from a four power summit. The move, described as a reduction of armed forces in Austria, follows wartime friendship with President Eisenhower and appears in a dated Moscow release.

Zhukov Red Austria Moscow Georgi Zhukov Hon Rusu Ecupition Tehops la Marshal Zhukov Blackhower Yesterdaay Aussin

Private Medics to Receive Sale Serum Soon in State

Pennsylvania to allot 52 569 shots with 20 percent first to health department doctors must file reports. Limited supply expected as province physicians prepare commercial use within a few days. State health secretary Dr Berwyn F Matlisor notes urgency and limits.

Pennsylvania Health Department Associated Harrisburg Phil Syler Berwyn F .Matlisor

Polio Vaccine Shares Allocated For Nationwide Use

Total of 846000 Polio Shots Allocated by Public Health Service for private physicians and public health clinics to vaccinate children age through nine. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports needs met for first wave and outlines distribution plans including free inoculation for eligible schoolchildren.

Associated Press Washington National Foundation For Tnfantile Paralyals Childres Hiss the Motions Foundation Pennsylvania State Health Department

Wishing Well at Park Looted

City police report four thefts at Maud Park in the Third Ward as a caretaker says someone pried open the railing around the wishing well to steal pennies dropped by visitors. Officers have limited information and urge parents to supervise children.

Bagk Wark Cliff Long Maud Park

Fires rage as eight blazes burn 43000 acres in Ontario

Associated Press report describes a severe forest fire situation in northern Ontario. Eight fires are out of control, spanning Coch rane district and Kapusikn ssing area, threatening vast tracts and splitting provincewide firefighting efforts.

Associated Free Toronto Ontario Cochrane District Kapusikn~ssing Cochrase

Democrats Fight 10 Garner Votes On Pa Income Tax

Harrisburg reports Democratic efforts to muster GOP support for Gov Leader’s income tax bill as the Senate, with 26 Republicans and 24 Democrats, weighs a roll call vote. House passage last week prompted plans to stall and pressure wavering Republican senators, while talks of extending or raising the sales tax linger amid possible tax combinations.

Associated Press Harrisburg — Administration Senate General Assembly Repubcan HG. Andrews Andrews Roy E. Purman Senate Finance Committee Leader House Redwaltzer Whalley Somerset Frank Kopriver Allegheny William %. Scott Carbon Harold Flack Luzerne Paull Wagner Schuyuitt AMC Five Tor St

Joyful News On Airmen Release From China

President Eisenhower welcomed Red China's release of American airmen as nationwide relief and joy. The White House confirmed the report from Peiping radio that the imprisoned fliers had been freed and pledged swift family reunions with UN support aiding negotiations led by Dag Hammarskjöld.

Waligngton Eisenhower China White House James Wagerty Peipling United States Anatto United Saton United Nations United Nations Command Day Hammarskjold

Reds Free 11 Airmen in Peiping Release

Peiping announced the release of 11 American airmen sentenced on espionage charges after a military court of the Supreme People's Court commuted their terms. The airmen, captured in Korea during a 1950s mission over Manchuria, were freed as Geneva talks loomed and U S authorities were notified to arrange immediate exit from China.

Associated Press Tokyo Peiping Red China Herr United States China Geneva Fa East Air Force North Rad Manchuria Red Radio Supreme People's Court Pepine

Ten P O Employees Fired For Sick Leave Misuse

Philadelphia report says ten Upper Darby post office workers were dismissed and four others reprimanded for misuse of sick leave. Disciplinary action followed a GAO investigation and subsequent report to the Hourly Most Office committee, highlighting nationwide abuses costing millions.

Hyamocines Fr Philadelphia Upper Darby Post Office Stirenialon Donald A. Myers Poat Myers Aid General Accounting Office GAO Most Office GAD

Spotted Soviet Minesweepers, Submarine Near Formosa

The Central News Agency in Hong Kong reported that two Soviet built minesweepers and a midget submarine were sighted off the Mukien boat of Communist China near Formosa.

Tripet Formosa Chinese Nationaliate Central News ‘Agency Hong Kong Mukien Communit China

Oil City sports car driver killed in area smashup

Warren coroner reports 44 year old Carl J Lindquist died in a racing accident at a rally near Warren. Witnesses say a wheel struck a crack in the track causing his car to roll and pin him briefly, with injuries described as fatal. He was taken to Warren General Hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.

Paul Breen Northwest Street West Washington Street Wellord Steen Corry Tywin Paul Steen Page Oil City Warren Carl J Lindquist Erica Grick Hartt Warren General Lind Quist Warren County H. A Bud) Loganti Lindquist Timnt Corgier Lowrey Nxx Aporta

Topping Meet Fate Of 40 U.S. Civilians

American representative negotiates for the release of 40 U.S. civilians detained by Chinese Communists. talks stall as bargaining pressure mounts and prospects of freedom hinge on stalled discussions and political maneuvering.

U.S U. S

Talks Open As Red China and U.S. Begin Far East Talks

Geneva reports say the United States and Red China opened diplomacy to ease tensions in the Far East with focus on 40 American civilians detained by Peiping. Amb A. M. Johnson and Wang Ping-nam signaled possible future talks including direct U.S.-China relations and the repatriation of detainees at Geneva Palace of Nations.

Geneva China Amer Joan Terx Hong Kong United States Peiping Red China Far East Wang Ping-nam Justador Warsaw Allia U.S A. Alexis Johnson Oxecho Slovakis State Department Annd Dulles Chow En-tat Wang Ehou Bandung Alon Formosa

New contract signed in Pittsburgh district amid steelworker talks

Pittsburgh group Blaie Knox Co and CIO United Steelworkers announced a new bontrant for plasite in the Pittsburgh district. The pact sets an average wage near 35 cents an hour for about 9,000 workers as steel firms follow the terms.

Pittsburgh Blaie-Knox Co CIO United Steelworkers

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