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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
1
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Senator Langer moves to subpoena Postmaster General Summerfield and White House officials Adams and Mitchell to probe Dixon-Yates contract influence on Eisenhower campaign funding. He seeks inquiries into potential contributions to 1952 races, with hearings planned by the Senate Antimonopoly subcommittee amid ongoing controversy over the aborted 107 million dollar AEC deal.
Harrisburg reports state aid shortfall from legislative tax deadlock forces suspension of teachers’ salaries. Department of Public Instruction cites local funds diverted to cover rental obligations as districts struggle to meet basic operating costs amid budget standoff. Special election called in a county to fill a vacancy in the state legislature.
Washington reports that President Eisenhower and top defense and budget officials reached a final agreement on defense spending for the current year near 4 billion dollars annually. A next session was hinted to address fiscal year budget estimates with no final briefing yet, officials said.
Corry Arts School Testmire district conducts reorganizational meetings as Wayne and Colum outs plan later sessions. New members Francis B. Mery and Tee Mecray join the board alongside Clifford McCray and Mary Tol, with Howard Ladd as president and Lee McCray as member. Officers include Clifford McCray secretary and Howard Todd as alternate, with Finels B. Mecray and William Lord listed as alternates.
New Concord Township board selects Charles Ravke and Lawrence Wade to the reading board. Mrs Margaret Rose named president, Walter Dinitel vice president, Donald Gators secretary, Mrs M O Baldwin treasurer. Margaret Rose designated representative to the jointure with Ravke and Wade also appearing in roles.
Spring Creek Township announces new officers including Elmer Tripp as treasurer and Bruce Bulley as president. Wave Birck serves as vice president while Robert Afterline becomes secretary with Mrs Hazel El Tred as treasurer and Warren National Bank as representative. James Stewart, sherruites, Robert Xafferlity and Allen Bostman also named in related notices.
Pittsburg reports J and L Steel hike in price of extras across rolled sheet products. Hot rolled sheets up 5 to 15 cents per 100 pounds with weight and width premiums for Wegankert Highters. Grawini and other steels see 10 cents per 100 pounds. Ordinary urebox and higher quality sheets list 10 cents per 100 pounds in extras. Copper silicon and iron compounds priced over 49 per can, with chemical requirement extras noted.
MINEOLA, N.Y. Reported by Associated Press that Russia has settled delinquent taxes under a policy described as prompt and cooperative. Officials including Nussate County Websuter, H Bogart, Gen man Wilson, and others indicated checks were sent and that formal actions would follow once appropriate U.S. authorities processed recognition and grants.
Emergency air drills showed US and Canadian forces simulating a coast to coast interception. The operation named Crackerjack began at dawn and ended about 7:08 am EST, with observers tracking radar and interceptor activity from bases in Colorado Springs and West Coast locations.
In Harrisburg the House debated a plan calling for action against absenteeism. The session quickly moved on as Republicans led by Rep Smith opposed the measure. The vote tally neared party lines and highlighted tensions over attendance and pay amid a Democratic majority split on timing and clocks.
New York marks and labor figures discuss union rights to speak on politics ahead of AFL-CIO convention. Mitchell says labor duties compel political voice while Eisenhower and Latimer press for minority protections and labor support for administration policies amid 1958 campaign.
President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Anthony Eden plan to prioritise Middle East cooperation during Eden's visit to Washington. They aim to harmonise Western positions on Israel and Arab disputes while seeking a united front against Soviet influence, with talks touching on the UN partition plan and regional stability.
A historical tax ledger shows $3 964 paid in back taxes including several small amounts from 1940 to 1989 and a 1958 duplicate totaling $1 291 93. The november payment by treasurer Garl Smith reduces the general fund balance to about $34 883. Special deposits, purchases, and miscellaneous entries are noted, including a $741 payment for an itemized Wick purchase and several misprints in the record.
Corry police report a series of radio thefts from late week as a thief struck 1940s era cars. One victim, Joe Willy Stroup of FD, saw his radio taken from a 1941 Pontiac. A second vehicle had its radio removed, with details only partially confirmed by witnesses. Police note multiple stations and models but no arrests yet.
Local Theater operator John Blatt urged Corry council to fund and lay a sewer line to the South Center Street hill site where he plans to build more than 10 homes. He argued that decent housing attracts industry and that the project hinges on the 1956 budget and sewer availability. Mayor Earl T. Cherry noted the need for study before action as engineers discussed the line’s path from Chestnut and East streets to Blatt’s property.
British observers suspect Nikita Khrushchev aims to provoke Britain into canceling the planned April visit to London by Khrushchev and Soviet Premier Bilginin. The Kremlin's India Burma tour is viewed as a tactic to turn Western opposition against the invitation and test Western resolve. Editorial opinion hints the Kremlin may act before winter ends to derail the trip.
Secretary of State Dulles, during a news conference in Washington, attacked Soviet Premier Bulginia and party chief Khushchev for creating an atmosphere hostile to the West during their Asia visit. He called the rhetoric a public relations struggle against U.S. and allied interests.
Elwin Wauer and Mary Eppel take oath as new trustees after Robert Ott Jr is re elected president. D Armourillstram named vice president. Frank McKnight chosen solicitor with salary rise to 360 dollars. Joint Committee members named: Ott Jr, Armour Hillstram, Vaughn, Bettes with alternates Bony, Keppel, Fuller Neat. Cafeteria project at old Hatch Soho discussed. five bid session opens. HUT office Supply Co bid 6.00 plus 225 for chrome lens and 525 for metal handling. 25 chairs planned.
A hit and run driver involved in a case on Wright Street is set to meet police tomorrow. The vehicle owner, 23 Wragit Street resident Weber, was said to be driving when the car struck a pedestrian and was left damaged. authorities are pursuing further details and expect testimony that could clear or implicate the driver.
Senate Republicans seek to ease school financing by authorizing immediate sale of 110.2 million dollars in tax anticipation notes to cover 96 million in past due school salaries and 14 million for state aid for transportation. The move aims to relieve schools from current financial strain while Congress debates the 42 percent manufacturers excise levy. Democratic leaders warn progress hinges on GOP willingness to support any tax plan. House measure awaits Senate action.
Harrisburg report notes a bill limiting police officers hours with five fulltime positions affected and a staggered start next year. The measure targets city police work shifts and includes provisions on overtime and duty periods.
Washington dispatch reports no changes expected in the Tax Service after a routine post, with officials noting stable leadership and continued operations. Chief figures Trussell and others are reported unaffected by recent political shifts.
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