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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1955

Page

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Rhee Attacks U.S Asia Policy Amid Korea Tensions

President Syngman Rhee denounces American and U.N. plans while demanding removal of the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission from Korea. He rallies 19,000 at Seoul Stadium to denounce perceived Communist threats and to press for North Korea’s permanent exclusion from future talks.

Seoul Korea Sapan Syngmin Rhee Pole Fey Asia Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission NNSC Searlt Rheesic Eisenhower North Korea Arith Rhee Sapares Taito Mura Fehvedn William B. Lucy Gammunist Caech Lyman L. Lemuitzen U.N

Youths Admit Bullet Theft At Local Store

Two boys aged 1 and 16 confessed to stealing several .22 caliber bullet boxes from a West South street shop. Police chief Harley Drake reported the youths were found at Rex Theatre and one admitted the theft after being questioned. The older boy had given three boxes to an 18 year old accomplice, Wickwire stated. He refused to press charges.

Stern Harley Drake Hey Ian Wickwire Tie's Sporshay West South Strack WickWire Rex Theatre

Unique Pact Approved By Can Workers

The United Steelworkers and American Can Go Continental signed a new contract covering about 35,000 workers. The agreement includes a wage increase of 214 cents per hour and a layoff plan, with pensions and other benefits preserved while wage adjustments move from 170 to 48 cents at Continental. McDonald said similar proposals would be presented to major steel producers in advance of July contract expirations.

Avm J McDonald American Continental Ware Slptey Wightie

Fewer Pupils Enter Gerry Schools This Year

A census by Willa Miller shows 1645 city pupils expected this September, up to 2599 total aged 3 to 17 in four wards. Of these, 948 are too young for school, 24 have completed high school but are under 18, and some are in special programs under eligibility rules.

Gerry Willa Miller Stliola Miller Childrery Barn Thirt

Training Begins For Guardsmen At Indian Gap

Training starts for 11,000 Pennsylvania National Guard troops at Indian Gap Me Base, as the 28th Division begins a two week summer training in small arms and combat weapons. General officers brief the group on modern warfare, readiness, and tactics, with the encampment set to end August 10.

Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania ‘National Guard Me Basle Pennsylvania Guard J. Drexel Biddle Dry State Hth Henry K Fluck Pennsylvania

Outdoor writer dies in Baltimore at 74

J Hammond Braye, aged 74, longtime outdoor writer and editor connected with the American Writers Association, died Sunday in Baltimore. Braye was known for his prosterit work and service to outdoor journalism.

Baltimore J. Hammond Braye Te Gui

Connie Leaves Eight Dead In Pennsylvania Hit By Storm

The storm Connie battered Pennsylvania with heavy rain and winds, causing flooding and property damage. East and central regions faced evacuations, crop damage, and power outages as rivers rose and infrastructure suffered.

Orm Associated Press Pennsylvania Connie Nis Penuwlvatiue Pont MyrVath Jossus Fistern Pennsylvania Biturdicy Keystone State Philadelphia Concasteyreas Lancaster County Ups Allentown Haston York and Lancaster Turnor Toodine Lu=kens Star Co Coatesville Pittstarh Hie Duquesne Light Co

Opium Raid Seizes $50,000 in Narcotics

Federal agents raided several Chinese laundry areas and seized heroin and opium valued at $50,000. The proprietor Yow Hin 61 is accused of supplying dope to users in Cleveland Youngstown Wheeling and other cities. McGuire stated evidence followed complaints from Chinese businessmen over months of investigation.

Thomas McGuire Federal Huiteaties Squad Yow Hin 61 China Glaveland Ini -Youngstans Ohi Wheeling W. Vs Pinnaylvanny Fee Eng Oltek Fryer Charies Lin Ruvrentics McGllire Chine Wheites Ed Ton Ava

Prison riot quelled by guards with rifles and gas

Walla, WishGuards armed with rifles and tear gas ended a prison uprising that involved about 1,000 inmates at Latico. The warden and officer reports say 42 convicts were directly involved, no major damage occurred beyond a few windows, and order was restored after guards used gas and force.

Lawsiice Ormoe Jr Delmore Mosievir Latico

Ike In Colorado For Vacation Of Work And Play

President Eisenhower begins a Hummer vacation in Colorado with stops near Denver and Cherry Hills. He will spend part of the trip at Lowry Air Force Base and return to Philadelphia for an American Legion event.

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Energy to change plant structure for bigger yields

Swedial scientist Prof L Ehrenberg told the atoms for spence conference that atomic energy can aid agriculture by altering wheat, corn, and other crops. He cited barley experiments showing mutations could speed up hereditary changes, aiming to increase yield and improve grain properties despite long-standing breeding efforts.

Astocis Ghneva Atomic Energy L. Ehrenberg Atoms For Spence Ehrebberg Radiklion Hatin

Coast Alerted To Keep Watch On New Storm

Warnings issued as a hurricane moves toward the Georgia and North Carolina coasts. The Weather Bureau reports center winds near 110 miles per hour with outer bands extending 150 miles to the north and west. Advisories urge caution for shipping and coastal residents as the storm tracks northwest along the Atlantic coast toward the Carolinas and Georgia.

Sky Associated Press Diane Ivisa Georgia Carolina Wicuit Chroliu Hui Liane Froyak Uaemul Weather Bureau Rom FEY Udyholy Ficksonville Fin Horning Windy Wally AO Oyilew Dvi Contr Culns Uhr Renter Tie Westelottiiwest alQhay ULM Ehiange Ori Goroiinas Intervaty Ortheast Florida North Gurnlina

Ask Permission To Wreck Slots In Corry Raid

District Attorney Damian Motmuehiin reports a petition for publication to destroy 2h slot machines seized in Corry. A hearing date will be set if filed today. the court will decide whether to remove the devices. Police recovered 29 machines during a surprise raid on the Cameron Block Murty Building.

Corry Distrkct Damian Motmuehiin Asd Court of Common Pleas Ity Thas

Old-Time Fliers To Form Ox-5 Club In Latrobe Pa

Latrobe Pennsylvania prepares for August 27 as vintage pilots meet to form a Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Ox-5 Club. About 40 pilots in the state are expected to qualify. applicants must prove they learned to fly in old World War I era OX-5 aircraft.

Latrobe Pennsylvania National Pathy

Western bloc to keep military power high says allies

European allies of the United States agreed that the Western bloc must maintain a high level of military power. Talks at the North Atlantic Council amid Soviet moves were cautious. U.S., Britain, and France plan upcoming discussions while urging genuine step reductions.

U.S Associated Prows Washington Ameri European Wertery Bloc Naintern Beutler Aid Russuis Oltichyln Getyeva Monts Hee Uley United States Fritana Trunge

Misses Curve Blasts Peach Trees In Weekend Incidents

Weekend city reports two car accidents on West South Street and Union Avenue. Shaver, driving toward Wert Church Street, failed to stop at a light and hit an object, tearing three peach trees owned by Eugene Smith on West Church Street. Police investigated, noting minor damage to Foley’s car and Simmelink’s vehicle near the post office driveway.

West Southh Street City ACSW James Euclid Street Shaver Union Ateiet Wert Church Street Eugene Smith West Church Steel Edi Cory Pollie Foley Simmelink Blermelinik

Nab Drivers On Fresh Paying On Mead Avenue

Police nabbed two motorists red handed as they drove over fresh paving on Mead Avenue after removal of barricades. The incident damaged street work and a dozen vehicles followed, with further charges to be filed pending contractor findings. Warnings and barricade setups interrupted traffic as officers intercepted the driver who returned toward their posts.

CHY Freah Mead Avenue Cary Ioternity

Workers vote to strike Pittsburgh plant for contract

Jirius Walsh, president of Local 1ba6, United Auto Workers, announced that workers at the Allit-Chulineys Manutaineing Co. plant here have voted to strike if a new contract is not secured. The vote occurred yesterday, signaling intent to back up demands with possible action.

Pittsburgh Allit-Chulineys Manutaineing Co Wielkoil Hecessiry Jirius Walsh GTO Auto Workers

Tag Day Sales Net $329 Here

Beaver Club’s annual Tag Day raised 329 dollars in downtown district and near North Center, with Ling Man, Michael Knowlton, James Roberts, and Lin ski named top collectors. Follett credited volunteers and noted some boys have not yet completed contributions by Friday night.

Susie Beaver Club Toye Philenn Follett Hierlub Dora Hons Ela Michael Knowlton James Roberts Lin

Reds Studying U S Proposal Amid Geneva Talks

Amid Geneva discussions on repatriation and transit, U S officials seek to verify a plan for Chinese residents wishing to leave the United States for the mainland. The stance hinges on who controls repatriation authority, with ties to Formosa’s nationalist regime and alleged wartime precedents.

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Open Hearings On 1.8 Billion Fiscal Program Budget Cuts Sought

Senate Democrats opened public hearings on the 1.8 billion dollar state budget amid talks of cuts and compromises. Leaders from both parties prepared to present proposals and hearings were to focus on ways to raise revenue and trim spending to meet the budget shortfall.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Senate Democrats

Wind Wrecks Farm Crops Across County

Turbulent wind damaged peach crops and general harvest areas in Hr County. Farmers report blown down wheat and fruit losses while estimates of bushels and market value fell as fields lay flattened. The storm’s impact created immediate hardship for growers awaiting seasonal sales and prices.

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