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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1955

Page

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Nationalist Planes Hit Yikiangshan and Tachens

Nationalist warplanes attacked Yikiangshan early today while refugees described Red bombers causing near standstill on the Tachens. Civilians evacuated Keelung as the Tachens endured heavy bombing amid UN cease fire talks and Red China denial of mediation proposals.

Associated Press Taipeh Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Yikiangshan Keelung China Tachens 7Th Fleet Tachen Islands Ntand Formosan Hain Sheng Pao U. N Dag Hammarskjold Red China Formosa Strait U.N New York Staats Premiser Cho En-Int New Zealand Peiping Radio New

Gerry Jaycees Campaign For February Membership Drive

Corry Jaycees announce a February membership campaign to add eligible men from Corry and nearby areas. The Gerry chapter, formed a year ago with 60 members, has funded fire and police radio projects. Membership is open to men aged 21 to 35, with cards available at Jonsa's Confectionery or via Howard Lee.

Gerry Juunior Chamber of Commerce Juycees Jaycee Nationelly Henry Glennenbier Jr Ab Bt Louta Todhy T Jaycee Mam Jonsa Howard Lee Manmborahip Efnirinr

Defense plan for Alaska revealed by U S military chiefs

Lt General Atkinson announced Alaska defense strategy focusing on protecting key bases Elmendorf Ladd Bielson and centers Anchorage and Fairbanks Distant aims minimize enemy gains while denying air land assault capabilities Acheson and Collins noted limited forward sites possible for missiles and rapid reinforcement from the United States if needed

Associated Press Elmendorf George R. Acheson Alaskan Air Commnand James F. Colins Atkinson Sind Acheson Alaska Ladd Bielson Anchorage Fairbanks Collins Plang Alaskes United States

U S Won t Let Formosa Fall Says President At News Conference

President Eisenhower declares the United States will not allow Formosa to fall to international communism. He confirms American resolve to defend Taiwan and Quemoy and Mata islands, refusing to outline military plans or commitments. Police Chief William Donahue of Erie will resign Feb 16 after eight years, with several officers named as potential successors.

Washington Kenthower United States Forsmosa Conress America Fortmost Isand Pescadores Eisenhower Quemoy Mata ERIE Williamn’ Donahue Reali Artur Gardner

House approves tax bill and reorganization in Harrisburg

The Pennsylvania House passed Democratic proposals for government reorganization and renewing 4.0 billion in taxes for two years. Speaker says governor’s powers may die in Senate committee while budget timing delays action on the tax plan. The vote was 107 to 76 for reorganization and 107 to 78 for the tax measures. gasoline levy renewal approved 84 to 1.

Mahany Harrisburg House Senate Rowland B.mahany George M. Lender Charles ©. Smith

New Evidence Sought in Rubinstein Slaying Case

New information surfaced in the Rubinstein murder probe as Assistant District Attorney Alexander Herman and Deputy Chief Feeley conducted a four hour inspection of the Fifth Avenue home. They questioned relatives and staff, saying fresh witness leads were found, while confirming no public disclosures yet.

Absocia New York Serge Rubinstein Vear Herman Feeluy Ru‘Dinstein Wan Rubinestein Sind Rubinstein

Eisenhower Holds Line On Army Cuts Amid Misgivings

President Eisenhower said he has no plan to rescind the proposed Army strength cut despite misgivings voiced by Army Chief of Staff General Matthew Ridgway. Italy and Turkey pledged to tighten defense lines across the Eastern Mediterranean under the Atlantic Pact. The Army announced a sixth 200 mm cannon battalion for Europe to boost atomic striking power. A Defoe Shipbuilding shed in Bay City, Michigan, burned, destroying a G7 minesweeper hull under construction with damages estimated in the hundreds of thousands.

Py Assoenies Eves Washington Eisenhower Army Matthew H. Ridgway Rome Italy Turkey Free World Mediterranean Europe 216Th Field Artillery Ft Sill Oklo Bay City Mich De~foe Shipbuilding Co

City Endures Heavy Snow Alert and Transit Delays

A winter storm blankets Pennsylvania with up to 19 inches in spots and more on the way. Motorists urged off highways as schools close in Montgomery County and snow disrupts buses trolleys trains and streetcars. Philadelphia keeps public transit moving slowly with 400 workers and 130 pieces of equipment on duty.

Hy Associated Press Pennsylvanis Philadiphia Pennsylvania and Reading Greater Pittsburgh Uniontown c Erie Pittsburgh Greenfield Hazelwood Ines Montgomery County State Highway Department Ardmore Philadelphia Transportation Co

Secret Message to Nehru Attributed to Peiping

Indian informants deny foreign reports that Peiping sent a message to Nehru demanding Formosa surrender. The wording was not disclosed but is described as marking concern over Formosa and the Taiwan Strait situation.

China Han Formoscenad Nehru U.N. Sethylly Connell Formosa Peiping Atronghold

Leader's order attacked by GOP officials in Pennsylvania

In Harrisburg two of six GOP officials question Gov. Leader's power to fire appointees before successors are chosen. They cite a caretaker provision while Democrats blame Republicans for blocking confirmations. The impasse delays six statewide appointments sent to the Senate two weeks earlier.

Associated Press Marrisburg George M Swbuday Senate Raymond A. Cox State Securities Commission of Meativiile Cox David R. Perry Liquor Control Board Perry Goy James H. Duff Blair County Frederick T. Gelder Malvoli B. Petrikin State Labor Relations Board Herbert 8 Repubican Ren John H. Dent Spontamansti Dent Ogi Muhany Arthur Fl. James George H. Burle

Spring Creek Township Volunteer Fire Dept Elects Officers

The Spring Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department elected Paul McKay as fire chief and Norman Mitchell as assistant chief at a meeting in the town hall. They approved buying a used fire truck for 600 dollars and reported fundraising of 504 dollars with 348 dollars pledged. Regular meetings set for the first Tuesday each month in the town hall.

Spring Creek Township Bernard Porter Hww Leo W Co Weldon and Sons of Pittsfield Corry Rollerway Columbus Milling Deerhead Fui mi Porlar Salt

Sparkman Warns on Yielding Islands in Formosa Clash

Senator Sparkman warns that the United States might yield small islands near Formosa if UN efforts near a cease fire succeed. He says if the islands are not essential for defense, Americans could risk bloodshed. Republicans push to oppose ceding Quemoy Matsu and Taehua.

Associated Press Washington Sen Sparkman D-Ala Smi United States Quemoy Matsi iThese Formona Congress Formosa Ube

Ask Volunteers For CD Units Forming In City Defense

Ray Weber Civil Defense Director announced an all out volunteer drive for local Civil Defense units. Three sections are active or forming this month, including Ground Observer Corps already in operation. Auxiliary police and wardens start training this month with state experts overseeing a cohesive city protection unit.

Ray Weber Civ Jm Corry Ground Observer Corps Weber Civil Defense

County Hikes Hospital Funds In 1955 Budget

Evie County Commissioners boosted hospital subsidies by 50 percent and added 2000 in funds to Cony Memorial Hospital. Edgar Alexander, hospital director, said the difference between the 4000 subsidy and the new 6000 figure will cover charity cases with no direct payment. He noted patients on Amal pensions needing medical aid cannot cover expenses, creating revenue strains for the facility.

Evie Cony Memorial Hospital Edgar Alexander Riveniis Alexander Ile

City Wage Tax Threatened by State Bill

Corry faces potential loss of roughly $60,000 in annual revenue if a state bill prohibiting cities from taxing wages passes. The measure, backed by Rep J P Moran, targets Pittsburgh style income taxes and could disrupt local budgets and school funding, though many expect it to fail.

Corry J.P. Moran Allegheny County Wald Pittsburgh David Lawrence Capitol Tae LaWeeke Allegheny Court Democrate Junkes Lawrence Pittey Nnn

Princess Margaret Greeting in Trinidad Tour

Princess Margaret rested in the Government House at Port of Spain this morning as a breeze swept through. A crowd of about 50 000 gathered to welcome her and she prepared for a vigorous tour of Trinidad and other British Caribbean islands.

Spain Trinidad Priens Margaret Howse New World

Dollar Days Sale Highlights 36 City Retail Outlets

Thirty six Gerry city merchants participate in a Dollar Days sale running tomorrow morning at 9 o clock through Friday. Shop displays feature sale merchandise with window streamers and ads in The Journal. Participating stores include Corry Bakery Lea Ul Co Johnson Brothers Cenera Printing Cory Wallpaper and Paint Merritt Appliance Barney's Preston Borachs Home Furniture Co Cory Pharmacy Brigham Hardware Bahl Jewelers Lees Rut Rentals Triangle Show Store Dodds Widmann and Teahs Drug Store Endicott Johnson Show Co Pauls Mens Wear Woolworths Sa ns Drugs Ala Clothes Shop Guignons Hardware Katherine s Miller Shop Tunnells Superior Cleaning Co The Helen Shoppe Five Rex Drugs Grice Jewelers All Way Blackle Co Olds the Florist Toy Town Buesink Motor Bores McIntyres Moordink Home of Furniture and Thonia Motors of Corry Inc.

Gerry F. F. Bottes Chamber of Commerce Business Places Merebanta Corry Bakery Lea Ul Co Johnson Brothers Cenera Printing Cory Wallpaper Merritt Appliance Barney's Preston Borach’s Home Furniture Co Cory Pharmacy Brigham Hardware Grice Jewelers All-Way Bleckle Co Olds the Florist Toy Town Buesink Motor Bases McIntyre's Moordink Hount of Furniture Thonia Motors of Corry, Inc

Massive Tornado Outbreak Ravages Three States

Deadly storms struck Arkansas Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee killing at least 31 and injuring about 100. Twisters leveled homes and damaged schools including Olive Branch Wiggins and nearby Leatherman plantation area with a 23 student death at a Negro elementary school and a Tunlon hospital quickly filling. National Guardsmen patrolled Commerce Landing as survivors searched for more victims.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn Arkansas Alabama Mississippi Commerce Landing Miss Here Olive Branch Marianas Ark Huntsville Ala National Chiardsmen Leatherman Plantation Wiggins Negro Elementary School Tunlon T 4 Cammerce Landing Leatherman France Tormudo Juan Mnionyy

Child Custody Case Under Way

A custody dispute proceeds in county court with the Meadeville hearing detailing guardian roles and visitation. The case involves the defendants George M Wed and Mrs Walter Croyah seeking custody while the petitioners race to finalize arrangements before a July deadline.

Twells Wire County Hue

Moll's Danish Pastry Shop Sold to New Owners

Moll’s Danish Pastry Shop No. 1, owned for nine years by Mr and Mrs Carl Mol, was sold today to Mr and Mrs Charles Weston of Greenstone. The sale included the stock and fixtures and the Weston couple began managing the business immediately.

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