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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1955
Page
4
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A historical column discusses the idea of preventive war, noting Eisenhower’s rejection of the term as legitimate, and recounting examples from 1914 to 1950. It argues true preventive war would be impossible, since it would entail massive destruction and negate any claimed aim of averting war. The piece traces how leaders justified action as defense, not prevention, across multiple nations and eras.
In Corry today W H Ranck of Erie was named acting agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad here, succeeding John L Goss who returns to Erie as chief clerk. Snow plows packed streets as 3 to 7 inches fell. a chimney fire at the M J Berry home caused little damage. City Council shelved the relief program for now as streets director Nichols faced a narrow vote on public works response to Roosevelt’s recovery drive. Mrs Mary Gullen, a longtime Corry resident, died after a short illness from pneumonia at her Concord street home.
A reader quiz asks seven current events questions on forms of warfare, voting rights, and stock trading. It references debates in the U S Senate over Formosa and Pescadores defense and notes a January 28 vote with several senators in opposition, detailing the broad debate on U S involvement in Asia.
Lebanon Valley College announces more than 22000 in 22 scholarships for the 1955 68 term. D Clark Carman director of admissions says competitive exams will be held February 25 and 26. Five full tuition scholarships worth 2140 each, five half tuition scholarships 1070 each, and twelve 535 scholarships are available. High school seniors in the top third may apply. tests include a college aptitude test and a subject test. Applications due by February 11.
A skidding vehicle overturned on an ice slick rural road near here yesterday killing Mary Louisa Meage of West Decatur. Her mother Mrs Dorsey Mease who was driving escaped with minor injuries along with two younger brothers Dennis and Roger.
Good and choice hogs 18 to 19 dollars per hundredweight sows 19 to 15 beef cows 10 to 12 cahners and cutters 8 to 9 14 beef heifers 11 to 16 bulls 11 to 16 veal calves 26 to 34 heavy and medium calves 11 to 20 and lambs 17 to 21 dollars per hundredweight.
Ripley girl Mary Ann Swan fails to receive Carnegie Hero Foundation recognition after her life saving act is deemed possibly prompted by close family ties. She rescued siblings left alone at a farm home south of Ripley while parents were away, and the welfare department has placed the children in foster homes.
An amateur observer clarifies a sky phenomenon seen Thursday morning as a gun dog rather than a rainbow, due to sun on nearly frozen moisture with no rain. Horace H. Johnson, Findley Lake resident and former association president, is noted with ties to National Cash Register in Steel City. A Swedish Chamber release discusses Raoul Wallenberg’s mysterious disappearance, with historical notes on 1945 Budapest and ongoing government efforts.
Anita Whitney, 87, longtime Communist party leader in California and a wealthy member of a pioneer California family, died Friday in San Francisco. The obituary notes her prominence in state political circles and her connection to reform movements and labor causes.
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