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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1955

Page

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Hopes Rise for Formosan Cease Fire Amid Outpost Tension

Washington officials saw faint signs of a cease fire as Red China avoided trouble during the Tachens evacuation. The State Department said the operation is complete and U S forces will resume normal duties while staying ready to act to deter any attack on Formosa. The 7th Fleet assisted evacuations and maintained readiness to respond to Communist moves. Officials believe Beijing may seek to consolidate control of Formosa through diplomacy rather than force.

Associated Prea Washington China Tachen Islands State Department Tachens U. S Formom Formosa U.S. 7Th Fleet United States Shen Ching

Woman Injured In Street Fall Near Aero Supply Plant

Edna Pierce of West Main Street slipped and fell crossing West Main near the Aero Supply plant. She was treated at the Acro first aid room, then taken by ambulance to Corry Memorial Hospital and admitted in good condition.

Edna Pierce T12 West Main Street Aero Supply Richard J. Bachemer Nurst Acro Mia Pierce Aero Employs West Mair Street Banhomer Bracken Funeral Home Corry Memorial Hospital

No Changes Seen in Soviet Economy Despite Heavy Industry Push

Washington budget experts assess the 1955 Soviet budget of 562.9 billion rubles showing virtually no overall increase. They note a 12 percent rise in four broad categories, funded largely by an unspecified reserve likely directed to research and development including nuclear weapons and jets, while defense costs absorb much of the shift.

Associated Press Washington State Department Georg Malenkoy Nikolai Bulganin U. S Kremlin Hisfeld

Ridgway Man Held Over Drinking Charge After Collision

A 21-year-old Ridgway resident, William Colegrave, spent the night in city jail after scraping a sign post on North Center Street while turning from Clinton Street and not stopping. He was released on a $500 bond and ordered to appear before Alderman Cobbett to answer a driving under the influence charge. Police report he turned right onto North Center from Clinton, struck a pole supporting an automobile agency arm, and was halted near railroad tracks. He was taken to the police station for examination. the pole suffered no damage, and his car only minor damage.

Ridgway North Center Street William Colegrave Cobbett Colegrove Clinton Street North Center Clinton Streets Colegrave

40 Bibles Donated to Corry Area High School

Mr and Mrs Gerald Bagley donated 49 Bibles to the Corry Area High School district for the new building. Supt L M Douglas said the Bibles will be placed in the Junior and Senior High wings with one per room, meeting school code demand for Bible reading in mornings.

Corry Corry Area Gerald Bagley East Trying Street L. M. Douglas

Russia proposes Shanghai or New Delhi conference on world powers

AP News Briefs reports a Moscow radio broadcast claiming Russia called for a conference in Shanghai or New Delhi on a global issue with participation by China the Soviet Union the United States Britain France and Southeast Asian nations. Separately Harrisburg notes Senatorial race talk and party committee maneuvering with Watkins and Owlett. In New York Harvey Matusow says McCarthy encouraged him to testify in June campaign hearings, McCarthy saying no comment.

Associated Press London Moscow Radio Russia Shanghai New Delhi Formosa China Soviet Union Britain France New York Hirvey Matusow FBI Senilosh R McCarthy R-Wis McCarthy Milwayiene Matusow Mutsow

Babson Urges Bible as Nation’s Survival Key

Babson argues the Bible is essential for societal strength urging sacrifice and faith. He recounts Rev. John Rogers martyrdom for translating scripture, linking historical devotion to modern U S resilience and unity amid national challenges.

Babson

Frigid Weather Grips Corey as Temperature Plunges

Core residents shivered through extreme cold with forecasts of zero to 10 below. Weather observer George Muldenek reported a drop to 14 degrees at 6 pm and a night low near three above, with a slight morning rebound in temperature.

Corey George Muldeneck

Snow and Winds to Continue Across the State

A cold air mass settles over Pennsylvania as a storm left 9 to 10 inches of snow statewide. Philadelphia highs reach near zero, with conditions worsening on highways as crews battle heavy snow. Temperatures likely stay near zero or below into Monday, while the Southeast endures a sharp cold snap across the nation.

Peninsylvan Commonwealth Highway and Streets Department Exas Metrealr Canada Gulf of Mexico Rockies Atlantic TL Wagneny Xefe Kentucky Virginite Tennessee Georgia Alabama

Second Warden Meeting Set for Monday Enrollments Open

The Aly Wardens class plans a second meeting Monday at the Municipal Building, with Director Ray Weber inviting enrollment and aiming for an intensified agenda despite snowy weather. The organization begins operations under a new leadership model as students prepare for sessions.

Aly Civitan de Tonite Ray Weber Lota Olagses Beylin Wmrnoil Wld Corry OD Hn Oritica Alitte Sdnaliatenton Weal Cheater Sullivan Pennsylvania Delaware District of Columbia Kentucky Ohio West Virginia Maryland

Maid Admits Fatal Attack on Millionaire Wife

In Beverly Hills 25 year old maid Peggy King admitted assaulting Kate Hayden, wife of real estate magnate Samuel Hayden, with an axe after an argument over bone removal from a roast. Autopsy cites 20 to 40 blows to head and neck. King claimed self defense but investigators say motive was revenge. King had worked at the $200,000 mansion only three days.

Samuel Hayden Associated Press Beverly Hills Oalif Clinton Fr. Anderson Peggy King Kate Hayden Hayden Klug Stone Hayden Dyitre Anderson Aid Anderson Rutherford Leon Bennett Bennett Yguitt Chief Anderson King Pollate Ike King Ancerkon Shy Viethi Abe

Tragic Skid Row Hotel Fire Kills 22 in Chicago

A blaze swept through the Barton Hotel on Skid Row Chicago killing 22 men and injuring 14 as a five story building burned. Firefighters recovered more bodies and searched for victims amid smoldering embers. Coroner to conduct a thorough investigation into hotel conditions and cause.

Associated Pres Chicago arouRh Olvera Barton Hotel Mudinen Street Epi Per He Lop Tau Teorey Te Employe Guid Rospital Ouiers Cor li Jorles Ter Lini Willer McCarron

Storm Causes Three Crashes In City

Snow and slick roads blamed for three crashes in the city over two days, including a 7 8 p.m. head on collision on East Columbus Avenue causing over $200 in damage with no injuries, and a rear end collision on Maple Avenue near Hobson Street. Police report drivers Dan Dodge and Carlyle Merritt witnessed opposing directions, while Harvey Craseut and Mrs. Houser were involved in another rear end incident. both drivers avoided injuries though damage was noted to vehicles.

Columbus Ave Nue Harley Drake Dan Dodge Dan's Chevrolet, Inc Warren Columbus Avenue Hare Creek Bridge Carlyle Merritt Marion Street Dodge Mortitt Pdice Salu ‘Vest Horvelich Éadh Vw Niele Houser Fondey Croseliv Grile Wank Marlin Mra Dora Bwegles Cory Win Swegles Munenver Angweay Tad Hoeldone Mie Swepten Dabinge Yeapap

Bomber Blows At Westover ATC Force East, Minny

The Fifth Air Force reported a jet bomber from March Air Force Base as the crew was lost over Churchill Canada. No parachutes were sighted and the crew members are believed dead or missing.

Westover Minny 5Th Air Force Ten Cus Air Force Bane Forth Churchil Canada

Threat grows after evacuation near Formosa Strait

Red China massed armed junks off the coast near Foochow amid Chiang Kai-shek evacuation of the Tachens. U S forces will resume patrols and stand ready to act if Red Chinese forces threaten Formosa. Evacuation involved 16,000 civilians and troops with a dramatic pyrotechnic finale, while Tachens and nearby islands were left devastated and empty.

Associated Press Taipei Formosa Red China Matsu Defense Ministry Chiang Kai-shek Chin Foochow Formosa Strait Washington State Department U. S. Navy Hormel Formoa Tacher Islands U. S. Naval Jin Becker U. S Hi Ave Wega Pishat Aly Fornian Frei Chiang Souilly

Missing yacht search continues off Florida coast

Reported missing yacht HSH Trane Sweet Mate, owned by Ward Wheelock, remains unlocated after a large search covering about 000 square miles. Captain Henry Bartel and crew member Miller Powell are named in partially readable early notes. authorities say hope remains.

Miami Ward Wheelock Philadelphis Aidvertivitue Hhwm Twe Weistad Aohinaner Aei_inally Marga HSH Tai Trane Sweet Mate Abed

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Formosan Peiping U.S Ballitmore Theodora R. Mokeldin Eisenhower Spain McKeldin AP News Harrisburg G. Robert Watkins Senate Wallis Ed Bponger Harrissurg Miley Horst Charming G. Mason Owlett Republican State Executive Committee Stoger W. Babson Babson Park Mass John Rogers Atake England Tyndale Coverdale John’ Rogera Matthews Holland Tower of London Smithfield Jesu Mercury U. 5. Navy U Day Skid Row East Columbus Avenue Kaishek
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