Unemployment debate and a murder sentence in Pittsburgh
Unemployment figures are debated with Census Bureau estimates of 2.36 million in January 1954 contrasted by AFL figures and lawmakers. The discussion cites method limits and eligibility. Separately, Mrs Mary Weges of Wilkinsburg, convicted of voluntary manslaughter in her husband Matthews stabbing, is sentenced to 24 years in the Allegheny County Workhouse.
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Weather, fires, and local moves in Corry news
Twenty years ago Corry faced extreme cold with thirty eight below zero, frozen lines and crippled services. A Bear Lake house fire forced a family into the cold, while other blazes caused minor damage on East Wayne and West Smith streets. The town debated a Golden Rule Club and a Chamber of Commerce, and Corry High beat Albion 27 to 14 as the basketball season pressed on.
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Bear Lake
J. C. Manwaring
Clemma Butters
East Wayne Street
Frank Seamens
West Smith Street
Golden Rule Club
Chamber of Commerce
Corry High
Albion
How Smart Are You Quiz Questions on Current Events
A seven question reader quiz tests knowledge of national and international facts. Topics include Sen McCarthy's investigations party alignment, weather-fire patterns, the federal debt, birth rates since 1940, mountain height comparisons, Taft Hartley act changes and business views, and ship terminology starboard light color.
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U. S
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Washington
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North Carolina
Pike's Peak
Colorado
Mt. Whitney
California
Mt. Washington
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Erie incinerator mystery clears can handling limits
Erie officials scrutinize the 500000 incinerator nearing completion at 12th and Greengarden as it cannot burn tin cans or large amounts of garbage. City leaders plan a formal inquiry after Safety Director Cannavino’s report and Engineer Nelson clarify the plant’s refuse capabilities while past promises suggested cans would be disposed of there.
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Greengarden Road
Thomas W. Flatley
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Michael A. Cannavino
Hugh Nelson
Nelson
Kenneth Momeyer
Corry School plans roof change for cafeteria and adds sales course
The Corry board approved roof and wall modifications for the cafeteria to support the new school section and authorized a extension salesmanship course with the University of Pittsburgh. Transportation for some areas was debated. Union street families were denied bus service. Mrs. E M Schrecengost urged Union street sidewalks and three children bus access. Mrs. J B Cogan received approval to teach another year after retirement eligibility. Thirty two name suggestions were received for the Junior High building repurposed for elementary use, with no final action.
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Corry Chamber of Commerce
East Columbus Avenue
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Union Street
South City
E. M. Schrecengost
J. B. Cogan
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