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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1956

Page

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Stalin Blasted By Soviet Press And Radio At Party Congress

In Moscow at the 20th Congress of the Soviet Communist party, First Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan delivered a speech denouncing Stalin by name and calling for new teachings on communism. The attack, echoed by press and radio, criticized Stalin's writings and past policies while praising collective leadership and shifting foreign policy since his death.

Associated Press Moscow Joseph Stalin Anastas Mikoyan Soviet Communist Party Stalin Mikoyan Nikita S Ihrushche Ussr Communist Party Soviet Union United States Britain France

Corry Chamber elects new directors for three year terms

The Corry Chamber of Commerce elected four directors to three year terms yesterday. Leo Ui Jack Custer Wilbur Rickers and Robert Galbreath were chosen. Galbreath and Ui Jack Custer were reselected while Rickers and Galbreath will start new terms. Former directors Burn Bennett and Lloyd Meirdink had expired terms. The board has 12 directors with four leaving office each year. Current members and judges of elections included Roy Reed Eurott Johnson Olin Brackenan Stewart Long Garry Powers Frank Dodd Dr Merle Amy Charles Butters Arnold Seastead Byrum Bennett Earl Cherry. Senator Barrett of Wyoming's wife Alice Barrett died yesterday.

Ans Corry Chamber of Commerce Plantaition Leo Ui Jack Custer Wilbur Rickers Robert Galbreath Galbreath Burn Bennett Nd Lloy

Two Children Die In Fire Near Lewistown

A log cabin near Mifflinburg Juniata County burned when a kerosene stove exploded killing Robbie and June Walton, ages 3 and 7, while seriously injuring their father and sister Rickey and Stella. The mother was uninjured as two other children attended school. The father remained in critical condition with third degree burns at Lewistown Hospital.

Lewistown Associated Press Wilburg Walton Miffinburg Juniata County Rickey June Walton Lewistown Hospital Stella

Corry's Ban On Gambling Sparks Public Doubt

After Mayor Basi Cherry announces a gambling crackdown in Corry to end bingo, residents question police reach and enforcement. The report highlights a West Main Street device named The Hunter, a modern slot-like game with coin operation and multiple win sequences, raising concerns about licensing, inspections, and the line between games of skill and chance. Continued on Page Five.

Basi 'T. Cherry Corry West Main Street Patel

Fifty Britons Die In Malta Plane Crash

London reports a chartered private plane carrying British soldiers and dependents crashed on take-off at Luqa airport in Malta. All 50 aboard are believed dead. 46 servicemen and five crewmen among the victims. Aircraft operated by Boot Mah Airlines. War Office says the crash occurred during departure from the Mediterranean island.

London War Office Malta Britain Tuga Mediterranean Mah Airlines Ministry of Civil Aviation

Trucker Dies In Route 17 Crash At Westfield

Westfield scene of a fatal truck crash on Route 17 near Chautauqua Gorge. An Indiana Polaris driver Richard Turner, 27, perished in the burning semi cab after the vehicle rammed two parked trucks and a State Highway Department wick. Three others were injured including two telephone company workers and a highway worker.

Westfield Here Chautauqua Gorge Bride Wit- Nesses State High Way Department Chautauqua and Erie Telephone Ca Richard ©. Turver Indiana Apolis George Dinabies Mayville Chifard Vielch Highway Department Westfield Memorial Hospital Frak Swart Glenn Henry Jackson Trucking Company

Co F Riflemen Win Top Honors at Battalion Championship

Company F National Guard riflemen claimed the Second Battalion championship after defeating Company D in a local patrolsmen event. Captain Robert E. Galbreath highlighted the unit's skill and discipline, noting rifle competition is a sample of guardsmen’s broader proficiency and valor.

National Guard Robert E. Galbreath Gal Brie Talion Evie Soae Compiny 7 Wre Jum Keppel EFC Leroy Humes Eumene Wank Pre Jumer Young Pyt Charles Grotyan Gallorentiy Focal

Associated Spring Increases Dividend

Associated Spring Corp yesterday in New York City increased its quarterly dividend from 40 to 95 cents per share. The board approved the higher payout, payable next March, to all stockholders of record.

Bir LIN Arsocialea Spring Corp Raymond My Gats Imm New ‘York City

Open House Marks 36th Anniversary at C J Employees

At Plant No. 3 in Corry Jamestown area, Gerry-samess and area employees along with families gathered for an open house and 36th anniversary program. Dayle A. Hillstrom was honored as president and chairman while the all purpose room was named David A. Hillroom. Gifts totaled 87,208 with employee giving 2106 toward a new exhibit room. Invocation by Rev. Elmer A. Ortner, remarks by Thomas Russell, Geneve Burchard introduced, and committee members A E B Rohnberg Walter Windahl Charles Windahl Clifford Dundén noted.

Gerry-samess Plant No. 3 Dayle A. Hillstrom

Nixon and Stevenson Clash Over Peace and Politics

Stevenson assailed Nixon and other Republicans at a public gathering, accusing them of a smear campaign and a false peace posture. He warned that Communist threats grow while U.S. leaders tout peace, calling Nixon a puppet and labeling Republicans as hatchetmen amid a tense political moment.

Econ Salt Lake City Adial BE Stevenson Vicw Nixon Hatcherman Communista Matora Prate Matehetmen Ameng Piaile Amene Republicatis Stevensan Orien Wbouk le Peng

Inquest Planned After Student's Drowning Death

Waltham Mays District Attorney Aphewin Martity moved to hold an inquest into the death of Thomas L Clark a technology student reported missing after a fraternity event. His body was recovered eight days later from the Can Bridge Reservoir near Whoseyine, about two miles from the fraternity house. Preliminary autopsy by medical examiner Pell Arig found drowning. no evidence of foul play.

Waltham. Mays Toran Waltham Lincoln Yiternity Thomas Chatk Hobbie

State Dept Under Pressure From All Sides

Washington faces mounting pressure over embargoes on arms to the Middle East. Controversy centers on 18 Walker Bulldog tanks held at New York port and a $110,000 batch to Teruel, while Senate Foreign Relations Chair George D. Aiken demands a Dulles explanation. Officials blame timing and argue for an Arab Israeli settlement approach.

Associated Press Washington State Department Middle East Shadi Aribla New York Tamell Spottesman Teruel Senate George D-Cai Senate Foreign Relations Committee George Dulles Bahamas Eisenhower Weyn Armerican Baudi Arabia United States Tsraeli Egypt Saudi Arabia

Firemen Respond To Chimney Alarm At Beaver Dam Road

Firefighters from Stanford Hose Company checked a chimney alarm at a rural Beaver Dam Road home after a clogged pipe from Wood stove to chimney caused the trouble. No fire damage reported. The station and pumper units were mobilized, with prior incidents noted in November and a new contact number introduced.

Beaver Dam Stanford Hose Company Murry Buick Ment Sharm Wan Mény Merry

GM To Build New Youngstown Plant

GM plans to break ground this spring for a large assembly plant in Lordstown Township near Youngstown Ohio. The Chevrolet facility will be the companys 13th assembly unit capable of producing 75 cars and 0 trucks and will employ about 8000 people from the surrounding area.

Youngstown Ohio General Motory Lordstown Hety Chevrolet Wn Holt

Natural Gas Bill Remains Live For Future Congress

President Eisenhower vetoed the natural gas bill but its core aims stay alive for a future Congress. The veto cited "arrogant" actions by some bill supporters while affirming support for basic objectives. Critics warned of renewed efforts. some Democrats predict another go in the next session.

Associated Pree Washington Wineenhower Congress Einenhower Nik Yeasterday Americin Mensire Ben Kerr D-Olla Truman McNamara D-Mich Eisenhower Ges

Third School Bus Accident Reported In Corry

The third bus collision in as many days occurred yesterday afternoon in Corry involving a Spartansburg driver Paul McGray and a truck driven by Andrew Sventek on Pennsylvania Avenue. Two windows were shattered and a ladder on the truck was scraped. no injuries were reported. Police noted multiple incidents in the past three days with charges filed in one case against Robert Clukeslee for a log truck collision with a loaded bus.

Corry Paul McGray Spartansburg Andrew Sventek Snyder Circlte Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street Ain Sventek Hast Main Street Sual Cory Area High School Polleé Robert Clukeslee FR. D Lloyd McCray Gerry Melvin Cobbett Oarriew Richard “Rrinkit Coe Funbus Wayneshreee Columbus Avenue Roger Mayo R 1

Cars Collide On City Hill in City Traffic Accident

Two vehicles collided on South Center Street near Church and Grove as William J. Shattuck 29 and Perry Nichola 319 William Street were involved. Both drivers escaped with no serious injuries though Nichola’s car suffered front-end damage.

Pious Survineea South Centar Atrort Lill William J. Shattuck South Center Street Worx Church Orove Pery Nichola William Street Nichol

Body Of Dahl Is Recovered in Quebec Crash

Canadian search plane spotted a wrecked DC-3 in northern Quebec and recovered the body of Harold “Whitey” Dahl, a Civil War era veteran who survived a death sentence in Spain. Survivor identified as Exle Pouron of Miami. another victim named as understood pilot Will Given from Murnil. Dahl had endured multiple legal troubles and a long aviation career with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

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Transport Down In Fog Near Oakland California

An Associated Press report describes a Marine Corps transport plane crash southeast of Oakland in heavy fog. Thirty eight aboard were killed, with four other recent Bay Area air accidents referenced, including a Trcy bomber blast and a separate Owenboro incident.

Associated Press Oakland Calif Marine Corps San Francisco Bay Area Tricy Alaméda ‘Naval Air Station el ‘Toro Gamly Pendiston Boulth California Treasure Taland Navy ‘Base Pimenaker Turo Camp Pendleton Alexander ‘Watson Santa Ana Silver Star Winder Watson Omieland Municipal Naval Air Station Benldey Trambotan Air Doa Mother United Air Lines Ray Stephens Nolee Reaci Partiew Jl 'Coto 12Th Naval District Uber Trimsure Taland Othara Anyivodu Nately Owenaboro Eastern Air Lines Phtoek Menning Edwater L. Sthfanski Swantoga Néwr Patitawn Wits UbowAadie Awailbsing Renduse

Corryite Held In Mayville Jail

Laverne G. Yurer, 50, of 44 North Center Street, held in Mayville jail on a benefit warrant. Indictable charges tied to a building incident in Chadtanyne County. Grand Jury proceedings February hidden in this report. Details unavailable due to case sensitivity.

Mayville Chadtanyne Laverne G. Yurer North Center Street Wik

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