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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1955
Page
1
The fragment appears to report bidding activity in New York related to an ostensible bid event. Details are unclear but indicate an auction or procurement process with bidders and an outcome pending.
French Premier Edgar Faure announced call-ups of reservists from beaches and mountains to reinforce forces in North Africa. Officials cited ongoing rebellion in Morocco and Algeria with heavy casualties as French troops, including South African Legion veterans and Senegalese units, press the offensive toward OuEd Zem and other key towns.
Authorities seek the lone bandit who robbed the Tidiote Branch of the Warren National Bank on Thursday. The search stretches through wooded Warren County as officers scan groceries for precommitment purchases and follow brush marks from a sedan used and abandoned near the crime scene.
A tenement fire in Cleveland's Past side Negro district killed six children aged from four to fourteen. Victims named Willis Murphy Veronica Murphy Tarry Murphy Randell Cottrell Lever Grove Perk Groves. The blaze spread from 1959 Bedford Street to Proressive Baptist Church next door before firefighters brought it under control about half an hour later. Assistant Fire Chief Ferdinand Borhmer said the full casualties were not yet known.
The Pittsburgh Associated Press reports G Franklin McSorley chalpinay of the turnpike commission says the proposed northwest extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike is in doubt after disappointing traffic survey results. He notes delays until after labor day and outlines possible routes near the Ohio border Beaver Valley and Allegheny Valley with Braddock-Brie as northern terminus.
Prime Minister Gamal Abdel Nasser announced Egypt withdraws from negotiations with Israel on the Gaza border after a shooting incident left three Egyptian soldiers killed and eight wounded. UN Supervisor Maj. Gen. Burns was briefed as Egypt notified Dag Hammarskjold, while Egypt demanded border guarantees before resuming talks.
Associated Press reports confusion easing in flood areas as restoration work begins. President Eisenhower backs rehabilitation efforts while volunteers, Red Cross and local officials coordinate aid and repairs. Telecommunication services restore about half of disrupted lines with ongoing relief drives.
About 250 Corry area residents from farming, industry and retail joined a Potts Association banquet in the Corry High School cafeteria. Dr William Henning, state Secretary of Agriculture, urged vigorous farm product promotion to boost sales as attendees heard remarks from leaders of regional coops and local officials. The event featured a choir invocation and remarks by Mayor Al Cherry before general mingling and planned Fort Hival activities downtown.
Harrisburg report says a GOP controlled Senate will move appropriations bills only if the governor fails to veto. Kes sler of the Budget Committee warned that without action the bills could face a joint conference between the House and Senate.
The PPA xTy aT Potts Festival in Wil swing ton tonight crowns the 101B queen after judging of entries. MCs will be Taylor and Leroy Schreck. prizes include merchandise and prize drawings. A Field Day at the Troyer farm on Route 6 features demonstrations, a style show, and activities for the public.
County man received a six to ten year sentence in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to armed robbery. He admitted taking two hundred dollars from the Household Finance Co office on a recent Tuesday.
President Eisenhower voices opposition to accepting alleged Russian wrongs and urges strong united action in support of peace. He links civilized rights to a robust policy against aggression while acknowledging constitutional limits and the need for principled leadership.
Police in LG city rescued a four year old boy trapped in a tree after an accident at the Chase residence near West Maliy. Officers climbed the tree to release the child while a neighbor assisted. The boy declined hospital treatment and was later released to his parents.
Rep Verih Buchanan of Pennsylvania was stricken with pneumonia and transported by ambulance from McKeesport to Bethesda Naval Hospital during a House session. She has remained hospitalized since admission.
An armed Air Force worker at a South Bry base opened fire killing three and wounding six others. Police identified the assailant as Napoleon Grew and reported he used a carbine from a supply room before charging through the camp shouting. Several civilians and military personnel escaped as guards responded, with victims taken to hospital.
A Senate House Atomic Energy Committee urges the Atomic Energy Commission to accelerate work on a peaceful H-bomb. Senator Anderson and Rep Pyle lead the push, citing Geneva talks and concerns Russia and Britain may also pursue the development. They call for expanded scientists and a less secret program.
Jerome Meity, 20, of RD 4 Waterford, was struck by a car driven by Frabie E. Brooks, 70, of 126 North Center Street. Meity was admitted to a hospital with possible injuries to his leg and head. Brooks said he did not swerve enough to avoid impact.
Emergency priorities set by Steel Corp outline council shipments and production adjustments for East Coast zones. President Mood confirms redirected deliveries and customer product flow amid disrupted schedules and wartime demands for steel and allied materials.
Workers at the Ajax plant prepare to vote on a long term contract offer. The proposed deal includes wage increases up to 12 cents an hour and applies to about 190 employees in the bargaining unit.
Warren County coroner reports one death after a car struck a train at a crossing on Route 69 near Argrove. Victim is identified as Jon Von Carluite of Bradford. Safety signs were posted. investigation ongoing with note on visibility and crossing conditions. The second incident notes Mark Hopson, a construction worker, dying after a fall from a divan in Petersburg.
Washington officials and congressional leaders met to plan urgent aid for Hoodrriet and Norteuit flood victims. Val Petecson, civil administrator, announced the push after a White House briefing mobilized agencies to assess immediate relief needs and options.
The American Red Cross seeks donations from local residents to aid flood victims in New Jersey and surrounding areas. President Eisenhower signals a special congressional session to fund relief, while Army engineers mobilize debris removal and public works to restore utilities and reopen streets.
President Ele enhawer and Chief stghted Bart Warren and about 4000 lawyers attended an ABA lunch. The gathering marked the 200th anniversary of John Marshall’s birth. Eisenhower arrived in Philadelphia after a Northeast flood, greeted by ABA officials and relatives.
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