Fear for 39 Aboard Two Ships in North Sea Gale
Two ships with 39 men aboard were feared lost as gales lashed the North Sea and English Channel. The Cote d Aour was towed to Calais with all aboard safe after a crash, while other vessels including Henri Doweers and Petra reported trouble amid rising seas and broken dikes along Texel and Wilhelmshaven.
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Associated Press
London
North Sea
English Channel
Netherlands
West Germany
Texel
Pernis
Rotterdam
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
Zeeland
Cote d’Aour
Calais
Belgjutt
Henri Doweers
Terschelling
Petra
Terschellini
Air Ministry
Mississippi Voters OK Law On Abolishing Public Schools
Mississippi voters approved a constitutional amendment giving the Legislature power to abolish state supported public schools if needed to preserve segregation. Gov. Hugh White backed the measure as a step to fund segregated Negro schools to white school levels. Results from 1 140 of 1 925 precincts showed 81 910 for and 36 008 against. Public schools would be abolished only as a last resort.
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Jackson, Miss
Minsnoes
Hugh White
White
Drop Robbery Charge Against Son of Actor
Edward G. Robinson Jr., 21, son of the actor, had a robbery case dismissed after a two-night taxicab robbery totaling 38 dollars. He and his wife Frances testified he was with his child at home and at a movie, while two drivers identified him. The prior trial ended with a hung jury.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Edward G. Robinson Jr
Robinson
Frances
Pranoma
Winter Arrives in Corry With Bone-Chilling One Degree
The Corry district saw winter conditions as the thermometer fell to one degree above zero. Snow totaling about one and a half inches blanketed streets by morning while many roads remained icy. Local garages reported busy days as cars struggled with the cold and transportation disruptions, with notable absenteeism in plants and late school buses.
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Nockery
Corry
George Mulder Ok
Suite
Mendes France urges Assembly to approve Paris accords
Premier Pierre Mendes France urged the National Assembly to ratify the Paris accords with a large majority. He warned that a weak endorsement could boost disadvantages and derail four power talks, as defense unification and German rearmament loom in debate with Jules Moch opposing.
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Associated Press
Paris
Pierre Mendes- France
National Assembly
Jules Moeh
West Germany
Moeh
Mendes-France
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
France
NATO
Earthquake Aftershocks Feared In Eureka California
In Eureka California 40000 residents faced aftershocks after a quake that killed one man injured 60 and caused about two million dollars in damage. A Humboldt State College professor predicted lighter aftershocks while noting large structural damage across a 36 mile coastal area.
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Eureka
Cwif
Redwood
Crus
M. D. MacGinile
Humboldt
Stat College
Blue Lake
Ferndale
Corry Area Men Receive Induction Reports for January
David Spencer of Corry Frank Barr of Union City and Thomas Stull of Waterford have notices to report for induction on January 3. Five men will undergo pre induction physicals on January 1 and likely be called soon after.
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Uley
Selective Service Board
Early mailing aids Corry post office holiday flow
The Corry Post Office credits early mailing for smoother Christmas mail handling. From December 14 to 21, 207000 pieces were canceled versus 209000 last year, with ten extra staff aiding inside and on routes. The office will close early tonight and resume 5145 pm tomorrow. Christmas Day has no regular mail delivery.
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Corry
Harold Shannon
Shannon
Corry Property Transfers Decline After Mid-Year
The Corry city engineer’s office shows property transfers peaking in June with 33 and declining in July. Half-year totals reached about 84 percent of the first six months, with 65 transfers in First Ward and 61 in Second Ward, up to December 15 overall.
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Trout
Wille
Erie Democratic Leader Held for Court Again in Gambling Probe
Three men tied to a $20 million gambling ring await grand jury action on bribery or gambling charges. Bramley Schwartz, a Democratic leader and former campaign manager, is held on bribery counts. Ray Cenlewlez and Ladino Adiutordr waived hearings on gambling charges. District Attorney Damian Me Kanghin notes Schwartz faces new bribery charges tied to pre arrest activities.
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Associated Press
ERIE
Eharees
Phe
Bramley Schwartz
Ray Cenlewlez
Ladino Adiutordr
Cautewiex
Damian Me
Kanghin Sild
Cvtela
Schwarte
Schwartz
Thomas W. Flatley
Flalley
Schwarts
Flatley
Two Area Teens Die in Car From Fumes
Clarion County coroner ruled the deaths an accident after two area teenagers Pat and Carroll Yvonne Lamson were found dead in a parked car from carbon monoxide. Harold McCann and J Ward Alenit identified the victims amid a report of a restless night for Pope Pius XI, who remains ill but stable with brief walks and rides eased by doctors.
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Euith
Harold McCann
Won
Pat
Carrol
Yvonne Lamson
Vatican City
Dr Sheppard to Seek New Trial in Murder Case
In Cleveland the case of Dr Samuel Sheppard moves toward a new trial after a jury found him not guilty of first degree murder but guilty of second degree murder with mercy recommended. Lawyers plan an appeal if denied, with potential imprisonment and parole eligibility discussed. Marilyn Sheppard, then pregnant, was found murdered last July in bed.
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Associated Preas Cleveland
Sim Sheppard
Tie Benther
Samuel Sheppard
Hiry
Maniya
Steppard
Sheppard
Marilyn Sheppard
Bie
Margauder
Sisan Hayes
Essify
Tycom
Bheppard
Sudan Hayes
Sevens
Snch
Adl
William J. Corrigan
Arthur Peterange
Jtory
Roward Blythine
Terewil
Corrigan
Potter
Mexican diplomat dies in Mexico City
Francisco Canillo Najera, aged 68, Mexican diplomat and former foreign minister and ambassador to the United States and Britain, dies in Mexico City while serving with the Mexican delegation to the United Nations.
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Micesco City
Francisco Canillo Najera
United States
Britain
United Nations
Sdled Merny
Dulles Sees Europe Keeping Large Armies Despite Cuts
Western European governments may cut armed forces but U S plans keep six divisions in Europe. Dulles warns a smaller European force risks a lightning attack while stressing nuclear deterrence and coordinated NATO defense. European leaders anticipate public pressure for more data on defense reductions.
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Associated Press
United Biles
Armen
Russia
West
Dulles
United States
Europe
Western
Orient
Red
Faute
Dulles Lo
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Defense
State Department
U. S. Defense Department
Two Men Burned As Clothes Blaze at Plant
Two men John Vallge thirty and Edward Lied twenty four suffered clothing fires at the Amy Steel Construction Co plant as turpentine derivative fueled flames. Police restrained them and bystanders helped extinguish the blaze with coats. Both were hospitalized at Elizabeth General Hospital with burns while the plant remained undamaged.
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Tlizabrth
Amy Steel
Atest
Lied
Valige
Key Club to Aid Local Salvation Army Fund Drive
Corry High School Key Club members will join the Salvation Army in collecting contributions from Corry and nearby residents at Cantar and Washington streets tomorrow. Kiwanis Club members join Friday forming a bell and kettle brigade to raise funds for charitable work.
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Salvation Army
Corry High Bohol
Corry
Ares Realdente
Cantar
Washington Streets
Kiwanis Club
Raises Question On Assessments In City taxing practice
City officials spar over how property assessments were set. City Assessor William Miller and Finance Director Guy Abbey gave unclear statements about whether assessments were at 100 percent of market value or a lower rate.
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Chal BT
Wisciumiae
Willian Millox
Guy Abbey
Hull Niles
Elty
Lund
Jealous Suitor Ends 24 Hour Hold After Release
A jealous suitor Graham Timberlake released his girlfriend Jessie Elizabeth Davis after holding her at gunpoint in a Wake Forest textile mill for more than 24 hours. Timberlake, 31, surrendered to police and agreed to mental treatment after a plan to commit him to a state hospital. Dr George Corbin Jr treated the woman during a brief release and police prepared commitment papers for Timberlake.
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Wake Forest
N.C
Wuiter
Graham Timberlake
Jesse Elizabeth Davis
Foollaville
N. G
Howard
Ium
Doutor
Lender names two cabinet posts in Harrisburg
Gay elect Jeorge M. Lender names Sernd L. Gleeson of Philadelphia as secretary of public assistance and Mrs Ruth Grigg Harting of Lancaster as secretary of public welfare both cabinet posts carry 15000 dollars yearly. Harting first woman cabinet appointee with long Democratic Party service. Gleeson former U S Attorney for eastern district of Pennsylvania. Lender had earlier named Herbert B. Cohen York attorney general and Dr William To Henning State College agriculture secretary.
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Harrisburg
Jeorge M. Lender
Sernd L. Gleeson
Philadelphia
Favorite
Ruth Grigg Harting
Lancaster
Olen
U. S
Pennsylvania
Harting
Democratic Party
Posta
Democratic State Committee
Heetens
U. S. Attorney's Office
Herbert B. Cohen
York
William To.Henning
State College
Agriculture
City confirms 75 percent level in assessment totals
Solicitor Roger Brown confirms that the figures on assessment cards are the only totals compiled by the city. He admits rumors of a 100 percent fair market value list are unfounded, noting the 75 percent level is the standard used for the current lists.
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Roger Brown
City Assessments Could Boomerang On Property Owners
City officials acknowledge potential nationwide repercussions as inaccurate property valuations may trigger a wave of appeals. Local owners hire federal counsel to contest assessments and protests rise in the business district. Miller's figures reportedly range from 75 to 100 percent of fair market value, while county assessor Gregor's totals align with higher estimates. Continued on Page Five.
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Bolicitoy Brown
William Miller
Guy Abbey
Miler
Miller
Yensor Marlin Gregor
Elks Give Food Baskets To Fifty Needy Families
The Elks lodge in Corry and surrounding areas will distribute baskets of food to fifty needy families for Christmas. The program, organized with the Salvation Army and other agencies, aims to provide meat and essentials to those who would otherwise go without.
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Vitty
Corry
Oparkana
Vung
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Santa Claus
Salvation Army
Harrisburg Area Utility Grants Rate Increase
The Luther Telephone Co of Luthershire Clearfield County gains Public Utility Commission approval to raise rates for about 500 subscribers in the Harrisburg exchange. Residential and business service will see higher charges beginning January 1, with an estimated $1500 additional annual revenue.
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Harrisburg
Luthers~ Inirg Telephone Co
Luthershire
Clearfield County
Public Utility Commission
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