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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1955

Page

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Pineau forms cabinet as Gaullist defections loom

Christian Pineau completes a proposed cabinet listing Socialists and allies as he seeks Assembly approval. With an estimated 320 votes in a 627 member chamber, a fragile coalition faces likely abstentions and a brief tenure amid Gaullist withdrawals and party pressure.

Paris Christian Pineau France National Assembly Pineau Rene Coty Antoine Pinay Pelee Pflimlin Catholic Popular Republic Movement MRP MRF Radical Socialista Union of Democratic and Socialist Resistance Gaullist Republican Union For Social Action Pingu Ases Robert Schuman Yvon Delbos Radical Socialists Socialists Gaullists

Acquit Boy On Murder Charge In Pa Ham Mer

A 14 year old boy was acquitted of murder for the fatal beating of neighbor Newton Phillips in Greensburg. A jury of ten men and one woman deliberated under three hours. Dickerson testified he struck the teen after being called thief but denied a prior confession to police. Phillips died July fourth after June sixth injuries.

Greensburg John J. Dickerson Newton Phillips Monexson Dickerson Phillips Phillipa

Leader Opposes Quickie Taxes In Pennsylvania

Governor George M. Leader said Pennsylvania faces an extremely difficult financial position and ruled out the need for quick taxes this biennium. He indicated no new levies to cover a near term deficit, while noting earlier revenue needs of 400 to 500 million dollars for the two years after June 1st as discussed by Attorney General Herbert B. Cohen.

Harrisburg George M. Leader Leader Lestley Herbert B. Cohen

Blame Roads for Accidents Reported in City

Two automobile crashes were reported as slippery roads contributed to the incidents. At 12 40 p m Mrs. Robert Elmquist collided with Richard Peebles near Maple avenue causing 70 dollars in damages to both vehicles. No injuries were reported. At 9 25 p m Floyd Wilkinson and Henry Briggs rear ended on North Center street with damage noted but no injuries. A separate truck rollover on Route 8 near Lowville involved Ludwig Johnson with about 155 dollars in truck damage.

Maple Avenue Ss Robert Elmquist Wright Street Richard L. Peebles Snyder Brige Ludwig Johnson R. D Clymer Lowville Johnson

Justice Department Officials Dismissed in Pennsylvania Trio

Attorney General Herbert B. Cohen dismissed seven Justice Department employees including Deputy Attorney General Benjamin Abramson. Also fired were Joseph F. Suporito of Pittston special deputy AG 5 050, John H. Stevenson Philadelphia special deputy AG 6 900, Joseph Marzaacco Carbondale attorney 5 050, Frank J. Shallow Philadelphia special deputy AG 4 524, Carl B. Fried Pittsburgh attorney 4 140, and Frederick J. Bertolet Reading attorney 3 882.

Harspur Atorney Gener Herbert B. Cohen Severa Justice Department Benjamin Abramson Philadelphia Abramson Joseph F. Suporito Pittaton Spe~ Ola John H. Stevenson Phildelphia Joseph Marzaacco Carbondale Prank Bhallow

Flue on Quemoy Taipel Briefing Reports Shelling

Official dispatches say Chinese Communists fired about 90 shells at Quemoy and Amoy area with Nationalist forces replying from eight outposts ten miles from Amoy. Defense Ministry notes shelling ceased as Nationalist guns answered.

Quemoy Taipel Formosa Querooy Amoy Defense Ministry

Slate Action On IEE Request For Tax Delay

Washington House Ways and Means Committee plans to act next week on President Eisenhower s request to postpone about three billion dollars in tax cuts for one year. The move would extend current rules with a 1 year delay starting April 1. Debate centers on possible individual income tax cuts and dividend tax repeal proposals in a Democrats strategizing session.

House Absockted Press Washington Cooper D-Tenn Ways and Means Committee Eisenhower Eisenhowe Senate

Corryite Named in Child Case

Jamestown police disclosed Joseph Reade of Corry 25 as a fifth occupant in a home where a 24 year old mother of two lived with a 19 year old North Oymer youth alleged to have beaten the children aged two and five. The mother Patricia Tweedy and Damson Johnson faced morals and endangering charges with Bail at 1000.

Jamestown Joseph Reade Corry Reade North Olymer Albert Tweedy Monroe County Patricia Tweedy Paw H. Jolson Henry Damson dJohnson Ade Leslee W Johnson Alwaya

Lawyer Elein Named to Pennsylvania Athletic Commission

Alfred M. Elein of Elkins Park, a lawyer and former Kefauver crime committee investigator, was named by Gov. George M. Loader to the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission as the second member of the new board replacing a Republican commissioner who retired.

Harrieburg Alfred M. Elein Elkins Park Kefauyer Crime Committee Pennsylvania Athletic Commission George M. Loader Elein Unce Repubican

House Debates Measure To Trim Tariffs And Extend Trade Powers

The House opens debate on a tariff cut plan linked to extending presidential power to negotiate reciprocal trade agreements. Support crosses parties, insurgents threaten a test vote, Senate has not acted, and gag-rule tactics loom as amendments are planned.

House Associated Press Washington Tisenower Senate

Britain to Produce Hydrogen Bombs and Modernize Forces

Britain announced a White Paper detailing a broad expansion of its hydrogen bomb production and guided missile program. The plan includes sweeping modernization of the Navy Army and civil defense while trimming some military spending. The policy centers on maintaining a nuclear deterrent to preserve peace.

Presa London Britain Nothay United Kingdom United States Russia Eivil Britian

State approves road payments to Erie County towns

The Highways Department approved a quarterly distribution from the intrinsic fund totaling over three million dollars for Erie County municipalities. Payments include 1,284 townships 101,240. 12 boroughs 449,558. 44 cities 787,208. Erie County totals 77,000 with specific shares for second class townships and boroughs. The annual state aid reaches 18 million dollars. Corry and Exline would split 828.75 for road projects. City Treasurer Carl Smith noted a yearly total of 8,008.19 from city payments.

Highways Department Intriicere Fund TE Wits Erie County Wis Exle Corry Asoutit Corry Carl Smith Uni

Convicted in Kidnapping Case in Columbus Jury Verdict

Charles Noonan 26 of Columbus convicted after a two hour jury deliberation. He faced one count of knowingly kidnapping in interstate commerce and one count of knowingly transporting. Judge Molly Undarwood ordered Noonan placed in the custody of the U. S. marshal awaiting sentencing.

Columbus Ohie Charles Noonan Pennsylvania Molly Darwood

Registration of Lobbyists Seen Worthwhile in State

Legislative leaders and Gov. George M. Leader support lobbyist registration if drafted properly. Rep. Rendincer backs sensible rules, Holland advocates a 20 year old bill to require reporting funds and assignments. The measure aims to make lobbying a recognized vocation with clear standards.

State Harrisburg State Capitol George M. Leader Henry York Dimean McCallum Leechburg Soretry John 8 Fine Albert 5 Rendincer House Elmer J. Wolland Dallegheny General Assembly Holland ‘Hae Ben William J. Line Billy A Holland Iso Grondolxe Jabbyita Sri Rowland B. Mabany

Will Rule On Officials Holding Two Offices

The House considers a bill to ban assembly members from holding county or city elective posts. Sponsored by J Warabwugh and L Royansek, the measure targets possible conflicts for representatives or senators. A separate bill proposes lifelong residency benefits and expenses for applicants aged 21 or older.

Harrigbure Confell Teps F J. Warabwugh Cambrie Loli Royansek Cambria Prancis Worley

Fire kills nearly 100 at Yokohama aged homes in Japan

About 100 aged women died in a fire at a two story dormitory that housed elderly residents of a Catholic convent in Yokohama Japan. Only 46 survived with many injured from jumps to escape. The blaze started from wiring at 430 am and destroyed the dormitory chapel and two other buildings. The main convent was spared and survivors prayed in Buddhist chants as rescue efforts continued.

Yokohama Associated Press Japan Dlash Tre Umeko Sugiyama Kate Garden of Our Lady Francisco Missionaries of Mary Yokohama National Hospital Chiho Hamada Machi Okuni Olunivian

Attendance Plagues Corry Schools With 151 Absent

Corry School system reports a sharp rise in absences from 125 on Thursday to 181 yesterday. With 4 877 pupils enrolled, multiple schools show high absence rates though some show lower percentages. officials cite illness and measles outbreaks with unconfirmed reports of scarlet fever.

Corry Ask Lim Wour Sicka Mil Nemby Miwai Murding Concord Bonior High School Bpring Creek

Dulles Sees Chance for Peace in Formosan Crisis

Baltimore fire kills six firefighters as a blaze in a Trufit Clothes Co building traps crew. Battalion Chief Francis P. O'Brien and Lt. William Barnes were recovered. Four firefighters listed as missing. at least 20 injured. Fire burned for over three hours in the Block burlesque district.

Bey Cronmemeces Baltimore Bulding Beltimore Street Hosellers Pran Cis P. O'Brien William Barnes Joseph Hanley Richard Matzer Rudolph ‘Machovee Anthony Reinstelt Fhe Trufit Clothes Co

Dulles says Moscow may yield to practical talks. Formosa crisis hinges on Chinese renunciation

Secretary Dulles argues a Soviet power shift will allow practical US cooperation with a future Russia while the Formosa crisis could be settled if Red China renounces force to seize Nationalist islands. He notes no US commitment to defend Quemoy and Matsu as such but warns of potential fighting if attacked. He urges Beijing to reconsider UN ceasefire talks, accepting a longer view of Soviet behavior and the chance for real negotiation with a post Stalinist Russia.

Associated Prow Washington Dulles Moscow United States Formosa Red China Diplomateoted Foreign Policy Association New York Y. M. Molotov Cho Eng Jul Molotov Unitedtates Chou Quemoy Matais Quiemoy Mata Wem Chiang Kai-shek Formos Nators Security Council Formona Wili Wbion Commuunist Reus Eta Rus— Sijnis

Siding racket in Corry preys on homeowner victims

A two out of town construction firm offered a siding job to a Corry resident at 8500 then 3500 with a 50 payment incentive per viewed display. The contract lacked payment terms and the victim, facing immediate demand after work, consulted an attorney and learned he faced a trap. The scheme mirrors a warned interior painting ruse and exploits potential customers viewing the finish.

Corry Chamber of Commerce Cone Barke

Galbreath Weds in Miami Beach During Quiet Ceremony

A small wedding took place at a church in Miami Beach with few attendees. The groom Galbreath, a noted sports figure, was joined by Mrs. Dicothy Heya Chentone in a private ceremony, while relatives and local real estate figures attended.

Galbreath Miamne Beach Min Olhy Galbrpalty Dicothy Heya Chentone Tipkwowal Firestone Mirvey Atone Firestone Tire and Rubber

Hospital Directors Brief Meeting Reveals Care Costs

Directors gathered to discuss the hospital's finances and a $26,000 payment tied to charity care. The report lists care totals and notes attendance by board members including names such as Filistrant, Nust, Wiston, and Slattery.

Jalomorios Hospital Lee Roubindae Ory Montaria Renrite Filistrant Nust Wiston Stl Wounyg Flalomio Fullen, Slattery, Brundage Anwies In

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