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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1955
Page
1
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A local store reports brisk sales and rising demand amid a changing market. Key items include essentials and household goods, with shoppers citing competitive prices and steady supply.
Paris reports Premier Pierre Mendes France was ousted by a 273 to 219 vote after a three day debate on Tunisia self rule and North African reforms. Coty began consultations with leaders but a rapid successor seems unlikely. names floated include Antoine Pinay and Edouard Faure.
A 1984 county report shows three Corry aldermen and three constables splitting a $27,000 payout in Erie County. Aldermen received amounts ranging from $17 to $226, while constables were paid up to $129, with several others listed for smaller sums.
City officials move to lease a patrol car for the police department. Mayoral, Chelsea and Prosecutor Roger Brown secured a contract from Paul R. Wiggers and began calculating total costs under the Tone arrangement. The item is expected for council action Monday night.
Paul Heasley of the Employment Security office reports January changes in New applications for work rising to 109 including 7 females and 44 veterans, initial unemployment claims dropping to 203, and 826 active claims. The office placed 25 of 41 referrals to 29 openings. 18 men and 6 veterans filled posts across clerical sales service skilled and unskilled. Some December openings for highly skilled positions remained unfilled due to local shortages. A total of 24 claimants were denied compensation for reasons including not unemployed and not available for suitable work.
Mayor Earl T. Cherry announced the addition of Alfred Aikens as the tenth city patrolman, boosting staff to nine officers plus Chief Harley Drake. Aikens, a former State Highways Department truck driver, will work a 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. shift, while Patrolman Leane Kelly is assigned to crosswalking duties for school children. Aikens will earn a minimum $225 monthly salary, funded in the 1955 budget.
A cold and wet weekend looms for much of the country after a major snowstorm swept the Plains and North Central regions. Snow, rain, or sleet are forecast for the Midwest and East as a low pressure system moves southeast from Southern Canada toward Montana, the Plains, and eventually the Midwest, with a storm near Lake Ontario bringing precipitation to New Jersey today.
Washington. Army Counselor John G. Adams resigns effective March 31, joining a wave of speculation that Secretary of the Army Stevens may also leave government service. Adams cited advancing projects and a desire to depart, while Stevens thanked him for loyalty. Pentagon friends privately expect Stevens to pursue private business after a new inquiry into Maj. Irving Peress care scru ny.
Roger Babson discusses competition in a free economy from the 1950s, noting that fair trade acts and price fixing cannot kill competition. He cites the auto industry, the shift from seller’s to buyer’s market after 1959, and the role of discount houses and the National Automobile Dealers Association in promoting fair pricing while warning of manhandling practices.
City council members, serving as a Board of Tax Revision and Appeals, near finalizing last cases with a possible session next Wednesday. Rumors say some appeals head to Erie County court over assessments deemed out of line with similar properties.
Red Cross reports 117 pints of blood collected from 129 donors during the Bloodmobile visit to Corry on Tuesday. Twelve potential donors were rejected for health reasons while eight of the 129 scheduled did not appear. 48 nations assisted in the effort. Final RH negative status report pending in Buffalo.
Erie County grand jury indicted AL and Pete Maury Corry real estate figures linked to gambling raids last year on a lottery charge. They face trial next Tuesday at 1:30 pm with potential one year prison or $500 fine for conviction.
A jury convicts Cleveland Slayer of first degree murder for killing the girl's father. He is led away in cuffs from the courtroom as 16 year old Marine Webb weeps at the verdict. Jurors reached the decision at 10 04 p m, facing a potential 1 to 10 year sentence.
U S officials weigh diplomatic routes to halt fighting in Formosa amid Red China and Nationalist China stalemate. President Eisenhower convened Ambassador Lodge at a White House breakfast to discuss U N backed options, with Britain seen as a potential channel for Red China and the United States for Nationalist China. Authorities caution against a general Geneva type conference, while U N efforts press for narrower talks through existing channels.
Six Republican state officials including from the State Liquor Control Board the Pennsylvania Securities Commission and the State Labor Relations Board were dismissed by Governor George Leader with letters sent by messenger. The officials said they may seek court action to stay or contest the dismissals until successors are appointed and qualified.
The USS Forrest P. Sherman, first in a new class of all purpose destroyers, slid down the ways at Bath Iron Works. Plans call for ten more Sherman-type destroyers, five at Bath and five at Bethlehem Steel in Quincy. The ship will carry rapid fire radar controlled guns, homing torpedoes and antisubmarine weapons with a top speed expected to exceed 34 knots.
A panel of eight leading engineers from major aircraft makers was named to judge the Aero-Corry Research Award Competition for engineering students. The first prize is 1000 dollars with additional cash awards. Judges include Brandt Convair Fitzpatrick Boeing Hagger Aero Supply Jones North American Karanik Grumman Starr Douglas Townsend Chance-Vought Waller Republic. Over 80 schools are asked to cooperate andCirculars with rules and fifteen sample problems will be mailed in February. Entries must be postmarked by April 30 1988 and sent to Aero-Corry Research Award Aero Supply Mfg Co Corry Pa.
American observers and advisers return to the Tachens amid tensions with Communist forces. U S and Nationalist China discuss evacuation plans while air raids target Communist shipping near Tachens. Reports cite a possible U S backed defense and cease fire talks in the Formosa area.
AP reports a major air clash over international waters west of Korea as U S Air Force Sabres from the Fourth Fighter Interceptor Wing engage four Russian built MIG-15s while a RB-29 reconnaissance bomber is attacked. The incident follows past air actions near Formosa and Korea with no U S losses or injuries announced.
Two trucks collided at the intersection of Wright and East Washington streets. Driver Raymond Blynt Sr., 24, of 59 Snyder Circle, stated he was traveling west when the other truck driven by Emery Albers of RBDs 4, Spartanabueys 0b, suddenly turned out. Albers and Blynt will assume responsibility for the damages. one truck sustained extensive damage to grille and fender estimated at $200.
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