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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1955

Page

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Senate GOP Rejects Income Tax Move in Polio Tax Debate

In Harrisburg the Senate Republican leader said any extension of the sales tax must originate in the Democratic House Ways and Means Committee, as terms with the governor and Democratic leaders keep the classified income tax dead. The 411 million gap in the governor's budget remains to be filled, with Dent and Mahany signaling possible budget cuts and a 3 percent sales tax as a fallback, but only if proposed by the governor.

Associated Press Harrisburg Rowland B. Mahany Senate Republican Gow Snd Ways and Means Committee Ind House Bentore John H Dent Dent Melany- Mahony GOP

One bid on government owned plant in Pittsburgh

United Engineering and Foundry Co submitted the only bid of 4 percent of a million dollars for the government owned plant and machinery. The GSA has 60 days to accept or reject. The plant employed 2200 workers and was closed earlier this year as the wartime project could not continue. A separate note says a Mexico City hotel was fined 5000 pesos for failing to honor a reservation in advance by a Florida woman.

Pittsburgh United Engineering and Foundry Co Aply Wis Mace Thomas McGuffery Jr Pittsburgh Industrial Realtor General Services Administration GSA Mexico City Florida

Scott's Crossing Road to be paved this year

Warren County Highway Department plans paving of Scott's Crossing Road between Route 6 and Corry Spring Creek. Project approved yesterday, with work to start in 3 to 4 weeks. The 16 mile stretch will be 18 feet wide with an eight inch base of stone and a macadam surface. Expected travel restoration by October 1.

Scott's Crossing Corry-Spring Creek Meintenance Worth Hammond Columbus Warren County Highway Department Hammond Comys Columbis Murcady Cop Olle Gorry Erie County

Stolen checks worth $15,000 cashed at Albany banks

FBI and police investigate a large theft of American Express travelers checks taken from Tradesmen's Bank in Philadelphia on July 29. A sharp-dressed man cashed about $100,000 in Albany Troy and Schenectady before serial numbers were checked. Clerks describe stacks of checks seized from a Philadelphia clerk. Banks say no loss will occur. transactions are negotiable. Duff to speak at Beaver Falls convention.

Associated Press Albany N.Y American Express Co PBI Edward Soucy FBI Philadelphia Norman McCabe Barbara’ Mecill Foreign Department Mell New York City American Express Ppaneca Mie Jocal

Kearns Plans to Visit Corry and Meadville in District Tour

Kearns schedules a trip to Corry to seek support on legislation for the next session. Accompanied by aides Miss Helen Carlson of Erie and Miss Cildus Croh of Titusville, he will tour district communities including Meadville where his first stop is set for September 6. Dates for Corry visit to be announced.

Kearns Corry Tig Helen Carlson Erie Cildus Croh Titusville Kearns Wiil Meadville

Red China flyers recover as POWs in hospital

Air Force medical officials report eleven fliers captured in Red China are in stable condition and cleared physically after frostbite injuries. They describe continued medical care and restricted family contact as investigators question them about their experiences inside China. Funeral will be held Monday for Adolph A. Dupre, owner of Bey eh Springs Farm, 55, after heart attack.

Tokyo China Air Force Wil-lim Th Baumer Lewhsburg Baummur Bud Ovis Kile Aly Far East Air Materiel Command Base Red Cross Wna Aly Fored Shrived Skles Tewats Fiers Red China Adolph A. Dupre Beyeh Springs Bomneset Westmoreland Fayette Dupre

Babson Says Personal Interest Is Major Key To Small Business

Babson speaks in Gloucester about small business growth and capital needs. He notes the shift from locally owned shops to corporate ownership, the aging fishing town becoming a suburb, and the demand for capital to expand ventures. He predicts graduates will find positions with large firms.

Babson Roger W. Babson Gloucester Mass Birhplace Greaves Boston Aimn United States New York

Hollywood mourns two stars Suzan Ball and Carmen Miranda

Suzan Ball dies at 21 after a lingering cancer battle in Beverly Hills while Carmen Miranda succumbs to a heart attack at her Beverly Hills home. Ball, married to Richard Long, had revived her screen career before illness. Miranda, famed as the Brazilian Bombshell, dazzled in musical comedy and television, dying after a radiant, energetic career.

Miss Ball Associated Prep Hollywood Suzan Ball Carmen Mitundi Vallent Suzan Beverly Hills Hisband Richard Long Chrouph Jimmi Durante Ahe Carmyr Dux Rhale Cattiarns Atrike Hind Migs Lang Decistie Santa Barbar Gallf Long Palm Springs Tucson Aziz Buffalo City of Hope Medical Center

Potato Festival Prizes Listed by Downtown Merchants

Townwide Potato Festival awards prizes selected by a chamber headed by Art Daheris Corry. Residents become eligible by depositing tickets in containers at downtown stores. Prizes include romantic clothes, electric blanket, electric coaster, breakfast set, and a platform rocker displayed in Corry’s window.

Jten Commeret Somamitie Art Daheris Corry Merraneolae Yue Pelze Corry Mfg Gary Nurit Center

Tax study group proposed in Harrisburg for state revenue

Widespread discussion in Harrisburg centers on forming a commission to study the commonwealths tax structure and revenue potential. Proponents argue changes could alter tax mix and boost state receipts, while critics warn of unintended economic effects.

Harrisburg Yoska Surants

Hunt For Rich Car Dealer's Wife Goes On

Kansas City police seek missing wife of prominent automobile dealer. Mrs Wilbur Allen, 34, vanished after leaving with her husband for a salon appointment. bloodstained clothing found, car abandoned, husband says he does not believe kidnapping for ransom. investigators note possible foul play as clues remain scarce.

Associated Frost Kansas City Witak Wiliut Allen Liu Smp Allen Ayr Alles Maj Buyerie Pond White Dex Ferlions Cal Allen

Marine Struck by Barn Collapse Near Corry Memorial

A 10 year old Marine from Centerville, Kenneth Nichols, was injured when a barn collapsed onto him while he was near a tractor. He sustained head and facial injuries and is hospitalized in Corry Memorial. Nichols, stationed at Cherry Point, is reported in good condition after surgery and is expected to stay at the hospital as his unit is notified. Local residents rushed to aid and transport him.

Corry Memorial Hospital R Baing Kenneth Nichols Senterville Cherry Point N.C Poon Bea Dhomas Kysor RW 2 Centerville Nichols Noak Kysar Kysor Olin Kysor William Sermaininin Keysar Nald Hve Husbani Cory Spartansburg Nicholas Olla Kysor Mre. Kysor Bh Gratton Tinker

Named aide Washington appointment in Pittsburgh area

An aide named Marty said yesterday that attorney Ridney Rosenblum of Bharon Pa has been named Ped etn Housla Administration si headquarters in Pittsburgh.

PHA Washington Marty R PI Ridney Rosenblum Bharon, Pa Etn Houalne Administration Sii- Twater Pitas

Cancer Strikes Babe Zaharias Down Once More

Galveston Texas report states Babe Zaharias world athlete of the century has cancer again. Drs John Sealy Hospital note a tumor near the pelvic region with x ray findings guiding care. Husband George Zaharias says radiation treatments will continue about ten days, no surgery planned. Zaharias had undergone prior cancer surgery in Beaumont in 1953 and has stayed active in sports terms.

Phorase Galveston Tex Zaharias Ban George “Anhares John Sealy Hospital Anult Carlier Tealon Zalarias Hie Une Zubbing Beaumont Flint Ma Erie Mie Chirdameny

Fourth man sought in Brinks theft case investigation

FBI and police from multiple states expanded the Brinks heist probe to find a fourth suspect described as a driver and possible accomplice. A half million dollars were targeted, with guards and bystanders involved in a chase that ended with gunfire and injuries. Rewards of $1,000 were issued to guards and officials for information aiding the search.

James Sheridan FBI Bupfalo Thuy Truele Voninilyy Almast Dame Sheridan New York Bulinto Wiley West Aids Thi Tsai Nce Yusterday Sherlin Bini J Sitlaw Sheridis Faye Hemion Necnickerbocker Albany Syracuse Sheridar Ruins Urlea Hhe Polloe Brinks Chawe Blanley Klusteinewlel Hein Rein A. Komiy Edward Thompson Eigene Clohessy Ini Erin

Hiroshima Marks Bomb Anniversary in Anxious Remembrance

Hiroshima marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombing with appeals to the world to never repeat the tragedy. Survivors gather at Peace Park, prayers are offered, bells toll, and a crowd of tens of thousands honors the dead, acknowledging casualties reported between 78,160 and 240,000 along with lingering devastation.

Hiroshima Japan Nakwahima Peace Park Aury

Mental patient takes joy ride across towns in a taxicab

A Warren mental patient, with a habit of high notes in a taxon tale, rode a Jamestown taxi for 450 dollars to a Franklin hotel where he cashed a 100 dollar bill. Authorities sought relatives while hotels checked for a traveler from New York going to Ol City. The cabbie vanished and Titusville and Jamestown police tracked two phone numbers amid a confusing sequence of false leads and misidentifications.

Tinyville Tin Ville Wan Franklin Min New York Tate Ol City Ahotel naTure Agnilubte Tor Franklin Bidens Oil City New York Matt Jamestown Titusville Spollés Humbert Ulsted Fire Department Aatics Hipaper

Threat of Railroad Strike Looms Over Transit Today

In New York the Long Island Rail Road faces a possible wildcat strike amid a dispute between the railroad and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The National Mediation Board in Washington plans to hold meetings in New York on Monday to pursue a settlement as tension mounts after recent stoppage threats and worker actions.

New York Long Island Washington Echoonaver Railrodd Brotherhood of Byllroad Trlnilley Mid Last Cuestay

Polio Crisis Grows as Nurses Sought Nationwide

Boston health officials urge more nurses to care for polio patients as New England faces rising cases. Cauley reports city total at 101 with 28 new, while Massachusetts notes over 20 school children inoculated and no related deaths so far this year. Regional totals include Connecticut 101, New Hampshire 401, Vermont 16, Maine 26, Rhode Island 47.

Prom Boston John H. Cauley New England Cauley Polly Casée John Be Hynes Bomron Health Department

Pilot's Skill Saves 68 Lives in Midway Landing

Northwest Airlines flight with 68 aboard landed at Midway Airport after engine trouble. Captain George A. Stone of Minneapolis piloted the Stratocruiser to a desperate stop, steering clear of obstacles as passengers and crew evacuated safely. Co-pilot Ralph Gray credited Stone for averting disaster amid chaotic moments. A nearby car collided with debris. two women were hospitalized for shock. A separate Pittsburgh incident reported a man fatally fell 90 feet from a scaffold onto railroad tracks near the Tenth Street Bridge.

Associated Chicago Northwest Airlines George A. Stone Minnepolla Midway Airport Stone Ralph Gray Minneapore George Meyers Youngstown Ohio Central Avenue Pittsburgh Anthony Mut~solo Tenth Street Lake Erle Dattolo Dulster Allegheny County Burrea

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