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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1955

Page

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Hurricane Connie Sweeps Into Carolina Veers North

Hurricane Connie roared along the North Carolina coast with 75 mile per hour winds near Morehead City and moved toward the capital region. The eye passed just east of Morehead City around 9 am. gale warnings extended 250 miles northeast and 150 miles southwest. Diane, a separate tropical storm, tracked northwest with 60 mph winds as Connie weakened inland.

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Eleven Freed Fliers Arrive In U S From Red China

Eleven American airmen freed after 82 months in Chinese prisons landed in the United States with families awaiting. Two groups touched down at different base locations near Travis Air Force Base and a transport ship, marking a step toward reunions. About 1,000 Air Force personnel greeted the releasees as they prepared for a possible longer layover before returning home to loved ones.

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US Ambassador Péurifoy Dies in Bangkok Crash

U S Ambassador John E Péurifoy aged 48 is killed in a truck and car collision on a narrow bridge 125 miles south of Bangkok. His 9 year old son Dupiel dies. son Clinton, 14, is critically injured. Ambassador arrived in Thailand last November for holidays with wife Betty Jane and their two boys. Norbert J Angchuetz becomes American charge d affaires.

U.S Associated Press Bangkok Thailand John E. Péurifoy Guatemala Amin Dupiel Clinton Bone Hua Hin Gulf of Siam Smbassy Miler Greece Senate Billdine Washington Betty Jane Norbert J. Angchuetz

Local Slot Machine Case Goes To Court

HTank Wascal of 158 Hatch Street, substitute steward at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 264 club, faced a court hearing with Alderman Melvin Cobbett presiding after a July 20 payoff claim. Waseak pleaded not guilty. attorney William A. Peitier and Assistant DA Louis Benacci appeared. PLCB agents testified to a payoff and a raid on August 2. The machine was displayed at Cobbetts office for the hearing. George Buck, club manager, testified. Wascal was released on $500 bond and ordered to appear in court.

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Makes U Turn Hits Second Car On North Center Street

Elza F. Anderson of Cleveland, driving, attempted a U turn just beyond Smith Street and struck the northbound vehicle of Mrs. Edwin Cole at 69 West Columbus Avenue. Both cars sustained damage to the left front. No injuries reported.

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Pittsburgh Construction to Start on Glass Co Structures

Construction will begin within two weeks on new structures for the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. at Harmar Township near Creighton. The project, costing several million dollars, will absorb ongoing work in the area as builders erect the two latest buildings to house operations.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Harman “Township Creighton Harmar

Corry Driver Faces Police In Wild City Street Fight

A Corry incident on Wayne street features driver Harlan Taylor clashing with police officers Paul French and Keppel as a crowd gathers. After ramming a vehicle toward police headquarters, Taylor fights off officers with rocks and violence, resisting arrest amid intoxication charges. an unidentified motorist eventually restrains him. Continued on page five.

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Firemen Sell Booklets From Jubilee Celebration

Firemen place booklets on sale as Corry marks a Diamond Jubilee. A limited number of 129 page booklets remain at 50 cents each, available at main fire station and stands. The coated pamphlet features Corry history, Ye Star ford Hose Company, local schools, and brief notes with congratulatory ads from hundreds of businesses and individuals.

Chulty Corry Starford Hose Comany

Local Guardsmen Head To Camp For Two Weeks

Local men from downtown report for two weeks of training before returning on the 27th. Units from Company F prepare kitchens and transport as about 70 men enlist for the mobilization. Employers support enlistment with paid leave and arrangements to cover duties during training.

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Two Cited On Speed Charges

Two drivers faced speed charges after a city notice followed them for some distance and radar clocked their cars. Officer Sid Donald T. Watts reported William R. Kennedy traveled 70 mph in a 39 mph zone and sir onae quasyamin meen ile Tor allegedly exceeded 65 mph in a 35 mph area near North Center Street and East Columbus Avenue this morning. The incident occurred on Tay morning with charges filed before Alderman Melvill S Cobbett.

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South Leads in Second Polio Shots for Youths

The Associated Press survey shows the South heading the effort to administer second polio vaccine doses. About 6 million first and second shots have been given nationwide, with 1.08 million second doses in the South and 450,990 first doses. Polio fatalities this year are down 46 percent from last year, but figures remain preliminary and not scientifically finalized.

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Explosions At Andover Ohio Kill Dozens In Fire

Rescue teams battled debris after a warehouse blast and fire in Andover Ohio. Authorities identified several victims including Arline and Darland Fellows. Names listed include William Cattip and Richard Fellows among others as the makeshift morgue handled remains.

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Eisenhower Balks at Housing Bill Revisions

President Eisenhower urged Congress to delay revisions to the housing bill approved yesterday while voicing serious objections to several provisions. He stressed the need to preserve slum elimination, mortgage insurance, and funding for public housing, warning against overhauls that could jeopardize eligible families and redevelopment efforts.

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Stevenson and Harriman Reach Political Understanding

Aysueimled Press reports Adil A Stevenoi and Gow Averill Mhirriman of New York have aligned statements on Stevenson’s potential presidential path. The talks influence battles in Illinois and New York, with advisers split on primaries and the effect on Kefauver and other candidates. Gov Allin Shivers signals opposition, suggesting a contentious preconvention landscape shaping the Democratic contest.

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Ill Wind Blows Good For Local Air Traveler

Ill Wind Blows Good For Local Air Traveler tells of a passenger from London arriving in Pittsburgh as fog from a storm delayed flights. Carl Moll of East Main Street, visiting Germany, was brought closer to home, with 30 others held for Wanternheiles. An invitation group of Rablan Boy Scouts were en route for an international jamboree, and Moll learned of the Pittsburgh stop and miscommunication by the airline.

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GOP Senators Promote Deep Cuts in Relief Budget Plan

Republican leaders in the Senate push to slash Governor Lender’s 1.8 billion relief package, recommending cuts to 240 million as they probe line items. Senate Finance Chair Kessler vows to present a trimmed appropriation amid Democratic hearings led by Sen. Yosko. Governor Lesday urges Republicans to offer concrete ideas at Thursday session.

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Author Dies in Bringport Conn Margaret Glemena McDowell

Margaret Glemena McDowell, 59, noted author, died yesterday in Bringport, Connecticut. Born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, she was a prominent figure in early American letters and contributed to several literary journals. Her passing marks the end of a prolific career and notable influence on regional writing circles.

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Wreckage Recovery Of C119 Planes In Germany

United States soldiers labored by flashlight through the night to recover the bodies of 66 servicemen from two C119 transports that collided during an air transport exercise near Groembach Germany. Survivors described a chaotic scene as one aircraft spun from formation and crashed into the forest while the other continued briefly before going down. Names of victims were released locally. an investigation was begun into the double crash and the cause of the disaster remains under study.

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Rioters, Firefight Kill Riofer as South Korea Tensions Rise

A South Korean official report said Riofer was shot and killed while two other Koreans were wounded amid escalating clashes over President Syngman Rhee’s demand that pro-Communist leaders exit the country by Saturday midnight. U.S. Army and UN observers described coast guard and patrol activity as tensions mounted, with reports of gunfire from a patrol boat and protests involving thousands of students and youths.

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Farmer's Death Accident Report Erratic Long Wire Ledger

Union City man Harold Musser discloses details of a farmer death attributed to an accident. A Teaport shire resident, Hamer, fell at a hospital after a fall near Wattsbury. The coroner's office and hospital officials dispute notification timing and the certificate of death cites accidental causes.

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