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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1955

Page

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Atomic teapot tests begin in Nevada for H-bomb trigger

Series of tests led by AEC starts tomorrow at the Nevada test site with Operation Teapot. Predawn shot to use an improved hydrogen weapon trigger from Livermore and involves hundreds of Army troops near ground zero under radiation safety plans.

Associated Press Las Vegas Nev America Atomic Energy Commission AEC Nevada Livermore Calif Alvin ©. Graves U. S Lewis L. Strauss Strauss U. 6

Two Crashes Maricy Hill Intersection In City

At Northwest and West Pleasant streets two accidents occurred yesterday blamed on icy roads. Miss Helen Morrell’s parked car sustained $75 damage and no injuries were reported. A second collision around 2:30 PM involved Lawrence Grewford and R G Hollis with minor damage and no injuries.

Northwest West Pleasant Streets Allppery Harry M. Barkley Titusville Helen Morrell S11 West Pleasant Nrrest West Pleasant Street Barkley Pleasant Plenasnt Street R. G. Hollis Tuunville

Ten Men Called for Army Induction Amid Draft Surge

The local draft board received the largest call in months from State Selective Service headquarters. Ten men will be inducted on March 8, a figure higher than usual, with inductees drawn from multiple age groups as deferments expire.

State Selective Service

City Prisoner Ruins Jail Cell After Arrest

Richard Smith 21 of 228 Essex Street, arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct at the Phoenix Hotel, wrecked his jail cell flooding it and injuring his hand. He pleaded not guilty to initial charges, will have a full hearing Wednesday. bond set at 500 by his parents.

Richard Smith Essex Street Alfred Allans Robert Reagle Phoenix Hotel Smith Cartylte Erie Cours Ty Melvin Cobbett Folty Hall Cobbett Elmer Smith Fasex Street Erie County

Man Repays $160 In Jobless Benefits

Guy J. Hayes 36 of Corry pleaded guilty before Alderman M. B Cobbett to restitution and costs after being fined 20 cents and ordered to repay 160 dollars in unemployment compensation fraudulently collected. Hayes registered for jobless pay after being laid off at a local plant and admitted farming while drawing benefits. He agreed to repay but initially failed, according to the Bureau of Employment Security office.

Guy J. Hayes B.D Gerry Cobbett Hayes Diffee Bureau of Employment Security Toca Corry

Elgin Couple Lose Home in Weekend Blaze

Fire destroyed the Elgin residence of Mr and Mrs Doult Coutt on Saturday night. Fire Chief Ray Laurie cited inadequate water supply and delayed alarm from a nearby home as key factors allowing the blaze to spread before crews arrived. The house valued at 4000 with 2000 contents was a total loss. the couple escaped unharmed and were sheltered by a relative. Firefighters battled the fire with booster lines and a nearby stream earlier, but cold weather and water issues hindered efforts. The cause was likely a defective chimney. a television set and some items were salvaged.

Ray Laurie Ward Cove Ry Laurie Columbus Doult Lane Doutl Doutt

UN Debates Formosa Issue at Security Council

The United Nations Security Council opened talks on Formosa with Arkady Bobrov proposing a broader peace effort while the U S pressed for a cease fire on coastal Formosa islands. Soviet and NationalistChina positions dominated the session as New Zealand urged de escalation and potential talks in Shanghai.

United Nations Aiwain Formosa Btralt Arkady A. Bobotey Security Council N.Y Dip Jomsta U.N. Security Council Victor Andres Be China U.N United States Cownell First New Zealand Arkady A. Bobolev Shanghai Dell Lexeludeel

Kai-Shek to Hold Matsu and Quemoy Amid Calls for U.S. Aid

Chiang Kai-shek vowed not to abandon the islands Matsu and Quemoy as Chinese Nationalists defend offshore outposts. He told reporters at Nationalist headquarters that the United States should help prevent a Communist seizure after Peiping boasted of liberating the Tachens. The Nationalist Defense Ministry denied plans to evacuate Nan-chishan while noting only a few dependents moved.

Associated Press Taipel Formosa Chiang Hai-shek Todass United States Quemoy Matsu Chiang National Ist Peiping Tachen Islands Nationa Vfists U.S. Tih Liberatana Tawan Mosk China San Francisco Tachens Yu Shan Pishan Nationalist Defense Ministry Nanchishan Foremosa

General Somervell Dies Suddenl y in Ocala

Fh Gen Brvhon B Somervell 62 former commander of the Army Service Forces in World War II died of a heart attack at his Florida home yesterday. A native of Little Rock and UF graduate, he later led Koppera Inc in Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be held at Ft Myer Va with interment in Arlington National Cemetery.

Florida Home Army Associated Press Ocala Brvhon B Somervell World Wall TV Floelds Mie Koppers Go, Inc Pittsburgh Pittsburgt Koppera Somervell Little Rock UF. 3 Miwry Academy Turkey WIA New York Ity Sym Hontanant Heutynant Fermi Services of Supply Ft. Myer Thura Arlington

State Solons set topics for consideration in Harrisburg

Harrisburg The 1955 General Assembly opens with topics ready for top level review this week. primary elections unemployment compensation and fair employment practices are on the agenda with the controversial change in primary timing noted as likely to be acted on today.

Associated Press Harrisburg General Assembly Alther House Elreu Capitol Hill George M Eli Sen Rowland B. Mabany Senate Peo Thymsels Mahany House Lwt Pio Alber S. Reddinger Hadeen GOP A. G. Andrews

Missing ransom money probe launched today

The St. Louis Federal Grand Jury begins an inquiry into the missing 800000 dollars in the Greensense ransom case. U S Attorney Farry Richards says witnesses and number of callables will be kept secret as the probe runs. The investigation overlaps with the Greensense case and an IRS inquiry under William Stanard. FBI agents continue interviews with involved parties.

Mmummven ST. Louis Federal Grand Jury U. S Farry Richards Richards Kansas City Internal Revenue Service William Stanard Ousiatant U, & Attorney Swim Federal Bureau of Investigation Nun Thoee

Dems Take Crack At City Council Fight Wage Tax

The Corry Democratic Club in its first formal meeting approved three resolutions opposing the wage income tax, urging better street department operations, snow removal, and a complete reassessment program. The Corry Central Labor Council passed three similar resolutions at a recent meeting.

Street Department Corry Ubat Delhi Gur Lele

Snow Plow Collision Near Union City

A snow plow backing from Route 8 drift incident collided with a car driven by David Petruztt, injuring none reported. Clyde Kinney, 68, of Spartans burg was driving the plow backed by the truck behind him. both vehicles involved near Union City as state police urged motorists to yield to plows’ right of way.

Blute Police Locil Barracks Clyde Kinney Spartansburg David Petruztt Brockway Kinney Union City Petruxct

Whisky Firm Cited In Suit Over Park and Tilford Stock

Attorney General Brownell filed a civil action in Federal District Court Wilmington Del against Schenley Industries seeking preliminary and permanent injunctions. The suit targets Behenley’s acquisition of Park and Tilford stock claiming it harms competition in whiskey production and sales. Both firms headquartered in New York City.

Sasowvimmen Washington Brownell Schenley Ty Dustries Park and Tuford Distillers Corp Sehenley Federal District Court Wilmmington Del Behenley Park and Tilford

Youngsville Soldier Faces Trial For Alleged KoreA Collaboration

At Fort Bragg North Carolina Army court martial hears testimony that Sgt Willie Olson could not aid his own defense and may not have consistently followed right as prosecutors press charges of collaboration with the enemy during the Korean War. Witnesses include Captain Lester Abend and other medical staff. Conviction on any count could carry death as a possible penalty.

FT. Bragg N. C Willie Olson Korea Lester J. Abend Brag N.C White Koren Tas BO Wilneseex Olen Youngaville Artiele Tim

Author's Wife Dies in Los Angeles

Fragmentary report notes the death of Mrs Maria Ny Huxley in Los Angeles with unclear details about her husband and later events. The readable text provides few names beyond Maria Ny Huxley and references a death occurring in the city.

Los Angeles Mrx Maria Ny Huxley Ane Neorntary Nithing Aldone Batlare

Sabena Airliner Missing Over Tyrrhenian Sea Near Rome

Searchers comb foggy area north and west of Rome for a crashed Sabena four engine airliner en route from Brussels to Brazzaville with 29 aboard. Among the 21 passengers are four Americans and Miss Marcella Mariani, 19, beauty queen of 1963, with pilot reporting landing planned at Ciampino before radio contact was lost.

Rome Marcella Mariani Itsiy Lyna Sabena 4Ortines Blum Brissela Belgiat Congo Viterbo Paul Leroy Hiawahta N. J Bear Creek Mining Co Robert Singer Brooklyn Socony Vacuum Oil Co E. J Suter Brussels G Guerrier Murinni Secreary

Dems Probe Into Fine Purchases Uncovers Suspicious State Sales

In Harrisburg a Democratic inquiry investigates questionable state purchases late in the Republican administration. The probe, prompted by a House resolution, targets large vendor buys including trucks and supplies, seeking a full accounting from state agencies and the finance department.

Harrisburg Thyney Democrate Hopublican Fi Willi Thomas

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AEC Laboratory Elgin Corry and Lawrence Coutt Garry U. N Kai-Shek U.S Gen. Somervell FEPC Hollywood Carldles Galenti Budapest Hungary Dems Urge City DO Youngsville Gl Willian Olson Reds Tyrrhenian Sea Frank C. Hilton
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