Labor's bulging biceps and Cuba crisis prompt national worry
A Corry Journal summary notes a U S Bureau of Labor Statistics finding that 74 percent of workers are under union agreements, up from 64 percent in 1954, signaling growing union power. The piece also flags U S concerns over Cuba and Anastas Mikoyan, suggesting possible U S measures including a sugar price squeeze to pressure Fidel Castro.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Blowig
United States
Bear Lake News Roundup of Social Gatherings and Milestones
The Bear Lake note set records of community events from February gatherings at Mrs. Walter Newhouse home to a Bonnie Smith shower hosted by Mrs. Bryan Nagle on Town Line. J P Peterson and Mrs. J P Manwaring marked birthdays with cake and coffee. Enoch Cornish Jr left for Florida for work. Roy Perkins reports sewing a robin at his price list. William Berding and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house. Ada Bollwablys hosted a skating party at Viewodl Co. Dive Carter, son of Cliverine Carter, was named for District Band and attended Erie last weekend.
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Sear Vans
WSWS
Walter Newhouse
Bonnie Smith
Bryan Nagle
J. P. Peterson
Jamestown
J. P. Manwaring
Enoch Cornish Jr
Florida
Roy Perkins
William Bor~ Berding
Ada Bollwwablys
Viewoudl Co
Dive Carter
Cliverine Carter
Bistriet Bane
Erie
Hal Boyle's Americana
New York columnist Hal Boyle muses on modern life and history. He notes machines create jobs despite automation, discusses beauty parlors spending, Churchill wisdom, and fashion trends like rainbow eyelashes. The piece blends quirky facts and quotes from James, Jackson, Thespis, and Thesen, finishing with reflections on independence and solitude.
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New York
America
Winston Churchill
Grace Downs
Sheila Reynolds
Northern Ireland
Rhodesia
Fiji Islands
Earth
Eugene ‘Schieffelin
England
Central
Currency of the United States burned to ashes cannot be redeemed
A note explains that currency destroyed by fire loses its value and cannot be redeemed by the treasury or banks, leaving the owner with no compensation for the burned money. The policy clarifies that once currency is reduced to ash, legal tender laws do not apply to reissue or replacement.
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United States
Change Scene Of Spelling Bee For Local Pupils
URSE The Times News pats spelli ng match set for Saturday will not be held. Teams will be notified of a later date. No program will be held the following Saturday February 27th. The schedule change was required because the Winter Olympics will be nationally televised including WSEE. Arrangements have been made for the county match listed for February 27th to be held at Waterford Elementary School on February 26th at 1 30 p m. Appearing will be Robison Elementary Mill Village Corry Columbus Dean Conelway and Waterford Schools. The early time will enable pupils to return to their schools in time to catch homebound buses.
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Times-News
WSEE
Waterford
Robison
Mill Village
Corry
Columbus
Dean
Conelway
Warren County Opens 3 Cases
Warren County criminal court yesterday heard three cases. William Reed of Warren faced immoral conduct charges with a jury to hear the case, which was continued to today after jurors were selected. Harold Benson of Paltoner New York awaits trial for drunken driving with proceedings set for tomorrow. Neal Rickerson of Warren was set for fornication and bastardy charges but did not appear due to an out of court settlement.
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Paveyens
William Reed
Warren
Warren County
Corry Memoirs and Local Weather Notes from 1940
Yesterday memories from Corry reveal snowbound roads with the main north route to Findley Lake closed except for one. The Corry Hospital report shows 124 free-service days in January out of 500. Dairy milk prices are set to drop slightly in January with a final figure due soon. Revenue Secretary Hamilton postponed the property tax filing deadline by 38 hours due to bad weather. Cory High School Beavers beat Lawrence Park 22 to 19 to stay atop the county league standings after an earlier loss.
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Corry
Tone
Findley Lake
Corry Hospital
Revenue
William J. Hamilton
Cory High School
Beavers
Lawrence Park High
Driver Unhurt In Area Crash
Erie man Jol Cantlon, 38, drove east on Route 5 when a westbound truck skidded on ice. Cantlon’s rig left the road, its 18,000 pound load broke free, tearing eight utility poles and bringing down wires. No injuries were reported.
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George T. Hart
Barley
The Quiet US Soviet Relationship Analyzed
Washington analysis notes the unlikely calm between the United States and the Soviet Union amid leaders Eisenhower and Khrushchev. It considers personal traits shaping diplomacy, the impact of past antagonism, and the risk if future leaders mirror Stalin or Molotov. A second brief reports an 81 year old woman burned in Philadelphia as gas burners ignited her clothing.
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Washington
Sic
United States
Soviet ‘Union
Eisenhower
Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Korea
Truman
Joseph Stalin
Stalin
Khrushchev
Krushchev
Molotov
Philadelphia
Emip Anthony
Gun Victim Improved In Hospital
Bradford youth BRADFORD 16 year old Gun Victim Seeker improved after being shot in the face Sunday. The bullet from a .22 revolver fractured his jaw. Police report a gun in Rodgers hand went off in the Seeker home bedroom. the blast narrowly missed a fatal area and an ambulance was summoned to Bradford Hospital.
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Bradford
War Seeker
Bradford Hospital
Robert Bamat
Seeker
Lawrence Rodgers
Young Rodgers
Epl. Bamat
Nixon slims down in Detroit during Michigan swing
Vice President Richard M Nixon appeared in Detroit weighing about 15 pounds less than 17 months earlier. Pat Nixon said he lost roughly 15 pounds early in 1959 after picking up a bag during an Africa tour, and that his health is fine.
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Nixon
Detroit
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