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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1955

Page

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Tachen evacuation nears completion amid naval, air support

Chinese Nationalist forces continue destroying fortifications on Tachens as U S Navy ships prepare to sail with the last evacuees. Air cover and anti submarine patrols are set to accompany the armada toward Formosa while storms loom over Nanchishan Island and U S response remains unofficial.

Associated Press Estes Taipei Formosa U. S. Navy Tuchen Iitlands Forrest Edwards U. S Farmoun Edwards Navy Princeton Nationalist Mex China United States

Two Bodies Found in Crystal Hotel Fire Debris

In Altoona Pennsylvania investigators recovered the bodies of Thomas Stewart, 70, and Tarry D. Malone, 50, from the charred debris after a hotel fire. About 29 people were believed in the three story Crystal Hotel when the blaze started. the register was destroyed, raising fears of additional victims.

Altoona Crystal Hotel Thomas Stewart Tarry D. Matona Stewart Pennsylvania Railroad Malone

Smoke shuts area school as furnace fills building

Fire crews responded to a smoke alert at Weat Spring Creek school at 5 pm. They found a faulty furnace pouring smoke, shut it off, and ventilated the building. Buses redirected students home as officials awaited Monday’s reopening decision. no damage estimate was given.

Weat Spring Creek Columbus Blize Gerry Stanford Hose Company Claude Stoke

Consolidated Edison plans private nuclear power plant

Congress hails Consolidated Edison of New York plan to build the first privately financed nuclear plant five miles south of Peekskill on the Hudson. Project cost 30 to 40 million dollars with 125000 kilowatts capacity, aiming to serve about 260000 people. Construction may start in a year, plant in service in four years. Babcock and Wilcox designing the reactor. Shippingport as a reference project.

Xfcss Washington Congressional Atomic Energy Specialists Consolidated Editon Co New York Searing Senate Horse Atomic Energy Committee Bull Peekskill Hudson River Sewring Leasl Babcock and Wilcox Shippingport Pittsburgh Duquesne Light Co Atomic Energy Commission eGaring Sid Edison Anderson Joint Committee Justi Tate

Moscow releases six from Supreme Court

Moscow releases six members from the Supreme Court of the Soviet Union and elevates seven new members to the court. Decrees signed by Marshal Voroshilov confirm the changes and appointments in the top judiciary.

Moscow Supreme Court London Ragio Mig Supreme Court of Soviet Russa Element —Voroahnay Voroshilov Presidium Supreme Soviet Simon

Government Reorganization Hinge on Legislative Session Length

Governor Leader says major portion of governance reorganization may wait for 1957 session. Administration secretary Charlesworth notes completion depends on when the enabling bill passes, with House Bill No. 1 facing Senate constitutional concerns and a 12 member commission proposed to coordinate with the General Assembly.

Associated Tress Harrisburg George M James C. Chairlesworth Charlesworth Lender House Inter Leader Maison Ncssary Lnk General Assembly Sterpbiry Andrew Bradley

Waynesburg postal official arrested on false entry charge

Waynesburg Pennsylvania postal official William TR Cumpston was arrested on a charge of making a false entry in his accounts after a $4,000 shortage was found at the local post office. He posted a $1,000 bond and was released after a hearing before U.S. Commissioner Edward Snodgrass. Deputy postal inspectors said the investigation continues. Cumpston had served as postmaster since 14a.

Associated Irens Waynesburg William TR. Cumpston Climpston U.S Edward Snodgrass Cumpston

Pleada Guilty In Ebensburg Shooting Case

Wayne R. Jones admits shooting and wounding Police Chief Theodore Jervis and pleads guilty to two counts of assault with intent to sell. He also pleads guilty to armed robbery burglary and auto theft after his arrest Tuesday night following the Chief Jervis shooting.

Ebensburg Wayne R. Jones Mbenaburg Theodore Jervis Jones Chief Jervis

Atomic shelter plan urged by scientist in public defense talk

Dr Ralph Lapp warned in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists that current civil defense planning is inadequate. He urged a nationwide system of survival shelters on city perimeters and underground as essential to limit radioactive fallout and save industrial capacity, calling for dispersed evacuation with realistic shelter programs. He warned ground level blasts could create huge fire holes and deadly dust requiring rapid, protective measures.

Associated Press Chicago America Kbs Ralph Tap Sud Maryland Hin Kiss Bulletin of the “Atomic Scientist M& Day Lapp

Burglars Hit 10 C Places in Union City

A wave of burglaries struck Union City with two incidents Thursday and Wednesday nights. The American Legion club was entered by forcing a door with about $7.50 taken. Hayes grocery reported entry with a basement window broken and small change and two cigarette lighters stolen. Footprints at multiple sites linked to recent break ins.

Agian Union City Atoll American Legion Club Hayes Grocery Staite Adley LaXmorey Chimge Statul American Légion Corry

Probe Planned Into Shortage At Woodville State Hospital Store

Pittsburgh district attorney James F Malone will open an investigation Monday into a shortage of about 38000 dollars in the Woodville State Hospital cooperative store funds. A quick audit showed the store accounts were jumbled. books were модылed from 1949 to September 20, 1964, and a report was sent to Malone to determine if any criminal offense occurred. No state funds were involved in the store’s operation.

Pittsburgh James F Malone Woodville State Hospital Malone Atute

New School Aid Forms Prepared for Hartburg Project

Final forms for aid on the new Fon elementary school were prepared in the office of Schools Superintendent L M Douglas in Hartsburn. A special committee will review applications next Monday with bids expected from Seltzer and Young to begin construction in March. The 12 room elementary will serve three districts at an estimated total cost around $760 000 with $430 000 for construction and the rest in interest. Carey Area Schools Authority approved bond sale at 3 4 percent.

Furm Seltzer and Young Carey Area Schools Authority

Lake Raisers group forms over lake level issue

A new group calling themselves the Lake Raisers is forming at Findley Lake to raise the lake level. The Firidley Lake Property Owners Association currently lowers water in winter to prevent ice damage, drawing criticism from year-round residents and prompting police involvement after boards were placed on the dam.

Findley Lake Firidley Lake Uke Westfield Lnk Tevel

Braddock School Board President Indicted in Alleged Misconduct

In Pittsburgh suburb Braddock the school board president Rudolph Agresti was indicted by an Allegheny County grand jury. Board member Patrick J. Hamill accused Agresti of misfeasance in office and of compromising relations with his daughter’s teacher without board approval. The board reportedly required a three fourths vote. Dolores A. Matsey, Agresti’s daughter, was saved by a seven member board. Ruth Hoare Sullivian was also named and ordered held for court.

Pittsburgh Braddock Allegheny County Crunch Rudolph Agresti Patrick J. Hamill Agresti Dolores A. Matsey Severte Hammill Ruth Hoare Sullivian

Washington Civil Defense Chief Sets Up Exile HQ

Civil Defense Director Val Peterson says an executive headquarters outside Washington will serve as a retreat and rapid broadcast center. In a cover plan the President would radio the nation with details of the attack, actions taken, and essential civilian instructions.

Washington Civil Defense Val Peterson

Meany Emerges as Labor Leader in AFL CIO Merger

George Meany, a durable 60 year old, has won broad support to lead the merged AFL CIO union federation of about 15 million workers. His persistence and diplomatic skill overcame early resistance to the merger and he outlines plans to organize new industries and unite allied unions.

Associated Press Miami Beach George Meany Meany American Federation of Labor AFL Riral Wll Libor CIO William Green Meanyne Trensurer Green

Civil War veteran Woolson marks 108th birthday

Mind-Albert Woolson, a Civil War survivor, celebrates his 108th birthday with greetings from President Wise and a private family gathering. His only public appearance was a pedestal bust dedication, as 18 relatives plan an informal dinner and open house for about 40 neighbors, with hopes to live another one or two decades.

Associated Preas Duluit Albert Woolf Wiser Ower Woolson John Kobus Tin Miso

Republican State Chairman Drops John Fine from Committee

Mites Orst, Republican state chairman, announces removal of former Governor John Fine from the Republican State Executive Committee in Harrisburg. The move reshapes party leadership as tensions surface within state GOP ranks.

Quoodry Fine Harrisburg Mites Orst John 8. Fine

Trial set for nearby GI accused of collaborating with China

Sixty witnesses testify against a 40 year old Army veteran William Olson in a court martial at Fort Meade. Olson facing charges of collaboration with the Chinese and violating Article 104 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He is under psychiatric evaluation at Walter Reed Hospital and will be tried by an eight member general court.

Kure Wiliam HL Olson Eli Olson Water Reed Hospital Washington Atticors General Cour General Court Youngsville Olson Willle Reguar Tim Willy Ruth

Car Clips Pole Causes Route 6 Crash Near Union City

A collision between Stefans Juskewye and Floyd Nell Maynard blocked Route 6 nine miles south of Union City. The car struck a truck’s left wheels, crossed the road, ripped a guy wire, and plunged into a field, closing the road fully until 9 30 and partially until 11. Police blamed bad visibility and driver error was deemed unlikely. authorities managed traffic as emergency crews removed wires and the pole.

Shears Union City Corry Barracks StefansJuskewyes Tinnsville Floyd Nell Maynard Juskewyea Alowaee Trafic Genteh Telephone Company Enouil Toon Awcat Jey

City Income Tax Reminders For Local Employers

Local employers were reminded that the citys half per cent income tax is due. Deductions apply to paychecks and payments for February through April are due. Some employers opted for monthly remittances. the first will be sent next month to the Corry Income Tax Receiver in the Donel Baldwin Building.

Rudy Corry Baldwin Brie

Old Bolsheviks Regarded as Most Powerful Group

Washington reports indicate U S officials believe the Old Bolsheviks, led by Molotov and Bulganin, are the strongest faction in the Soviet leadership after Stalin. They foresee ongoing internal power struggles and a potential move toward a new dictator to stabilize the Soviet regime.

Washington Econh Georjpl Mt. Malehkov Nikoliad A. Bulganin Communist Party Nikitar Khwushchov Moscow Joseph Stalin Lavrenty P. Bert Stalin Communist Party of the Savi Union Digsouf Bulganin Morel Minster Taenr Kayanoviel Tankewatt Yiltitatey Park Emretey Hellevett

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