War of Missiles Sends Arms Race Into New Phase
The Corry Journal reports Senator Henry M. Jackson warning the Soviet Union would test a guided missile of 1500 miles range before year end and Trevor Gardner’s resignation. President Eisenhower defends ongoing missile research and leadership, noting risks of interception and the need to stay ahead to deter use of guided missiles.
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Henry M. Jackson
Soviet ‘Union
Trevor Gardner
Air Force
Eisenhower
On the Spot Arrests in New York Traffic Cases
New York imposes on the spot arrests for drivers suspected of culpable negligence in accidents. A special squad with two way radio cars drunkometers and accident analysis devices will report intoxication or dangerous driving to the district attorney for immediate summary arrests to curb metropolitan highway danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Istrict
Reopening Near for Corry Chair Plant and Local Postmaster Change
Revival plans for the former Corry Chair Company site on East Washington street target a March 15 opening after New York operators Samuel and MacMann leased the Southward property. James P. Sullivan appointed Corry postmaster by William W. Howes to take office at tomorrow's close of business. Firefighter Charles Spiesman escapes serious burns after a gasoline station blaze on First South street when flames catch his trousers while moving a drum of gasoline.
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Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Chicago
Mortigage & Bond
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Corry
Corry Chair Company
East Washington Street
Samuel and MacMann
New York City
James P. Sullivan
William W. Howes
Mr. Sullivan
Charles Spiesman
First South Street
Spiesman
Minor chimney fire extinguished at Leonard McElroy home
A small chimney fire at Leonard McElroy's Fifth Avenue residence was put out this afternoon with no need to call the fire department. Major D Wilcox has bought the Washington Market building on 1st Washington Street near Center Street and plans to open a business there soon. Eleanor Koestner entertained friends on February 12 in honor of her birthday. Harrisburg approves a 60 million stopgap for government salaries in the current legislative session. The city tightens traffic enforcement as part of a broad crackdown expected to deter offenses urban-wide.
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Leonard McElroy
Fifth Avenue
Ty Driver Chase
D. Wilcox
Washington Market
1St Washington Street
Center Street
Oil City Mayor's Reorganization Plan Defeated
Mayor R R Van Kirk's 14 point reorganization plan to reshuffle city offices failed at the regular council meeting. The vote split along party lines with Way Sharp and Breene opposing the mayor's recommendations to oust Stan ton Dawson and Smith while Rich voted with the mayor. A motion to reappoint Smith as city assessor also failed with a 3 to 2 tally.
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R. R. van Kirk
Ray L. Way
Jett Sharp
William E. Breene
A. E. Stanton
Arthur G. Dawson
Water Department
C. Barton Smith
Willard B. Lamberton
Arden O. Gourley
Stanton
John R. Spence
James A. R. Rich
Republican Council
Breene
Smith
Sharp
Way
van Kirk
Rich
Gatnat
Frauds Move to Clean Unions Under AFL CIO Plan
The AFL CIO moves to crack down on alleged fraud in union welfare funds. A five member Ethical Practices Committee seeks authority to hear four cases and possibly expel involved unions. Senate subcommittee has gathered data, including a nearly million dollar insurance fund shortage and a leader with bodyguards.
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Associated Br
Miami Beach
Fin
Aplcto
Apl-Cio
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Senate Labor
Douglas
D-in
Executive Council
Afl-Cio
Congress
Labor Department
Pla
Secretary of Labor
Accused Killer Held As Insane In Jamestown Case
Samuel Brunacini a Jamestown man now 87 has been ordered committed to a state hospital for the insane after being charged with first degree manslaughter in the December death of his mentally ill wife. He will face trial on the manslaughter indictment once cured.
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Gowanda
Samuel Brupacini
Jamestown
Strond
Iis
Maheawan State Hospital
Cattaraupus County
Brunacini
Cuttiningus
Josph Neving
Helmuth
Brunadini
Gowandu
Dems Seek New Tax Showdown Amid Deadlock Delays
Senate discussions on a tax package continue amid a 13 month deadlock. Dent urged Republicans to back the plan, but Mahany and Taylor refused to commit without House progress. Schmidt supported a 3 percent sales tax with no exemptions as a potential compromise.
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Senate
Dent
Mahany
Leadler
Sen
Lane
D-Washington
House
Pro Tempore
Taylor
Fovernor
Sen. Schmidt
Allegheny
Commonwealth
Mahony
Franklin Man’s Body Recovered From Allegheny River
The body of 38 year old Carl Hartwell of Franklin was found in the Allegheny River near West Monterey after drowning at a sand barge near Franklin. Relatives identified the deceased by cards in a purse. Firefighters and volunteers had searched the river for almost a week despite high water conditions.
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Franklin
Allegheny River
Carl Hartwell
West Monterey
Old City
Earl Bowser
Knox
Hawk Funeral Home
Siigo
Hartzell
Ol City Sand and Gravel Company
Two
How Smart Are You Quiz Answers on Classified Page
Test yourself with seven current events questions from the Classified page covering Eisenhower weight, Eden or Lloyd Foreign Secretary, Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union, Negro members of Congress, crop insurance reach, baseball trio Tinker to Evers to Chance, and Strijdom’s head of government country.
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Eisenhower
Eden, Macmillan, Butler, Lloyd
Galtskell
Amalgamated Clothing ‘Workers Union
Congress
Evers
New York Giants
New York Yankees
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Strijdom
Netherlands
East Germany
Finland
Union of South Africa
Indonesia
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Corry Journal
Bunday
West South Street
Sony Evening Journal
One R. Sample
Vance Alien
Telegraph Sports
BG. Bennett
Nations Advertising
Eleanor Koestner
Harrisburg
Tuffy
Washington Etreets
Ewer
Pondel
Sunoco
N. Center St
Prada R A Radany
Used Car Department
Thomas Motors of Corry, Inc
Oil City
Kay McDowell
Connie’s
Libby
Connie
Move
Bigelow
Meerdink’s
House OF Furniture
Mel
Ellsworth Schreckengost
LEED
Cansberg
Mfrs
Marychael Vara
Raym Ton
Shinas
Lov Sd nDreskrison
Richard Wachofner
Stef
Bert Hur
Uj Yvan Y
Lingert
Louis Lu
Hazel Dutt
Arthur
Richar Gilmore
Robert Nwo
Eral Choi
Rober
Joseph Frank
Ju Lee
Teh
The
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Gori
Robe Tons
Leoulco
Frigidaire
Imperial
Om Vrigidaine
Ieeerome
South Center St
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