Corry Journal Highlights Un-American Activities Report
The Corry Journal cites a House Committee on Un-American Activities report detailing communist infiltration tactics in American industry. It notes colonization of workplaces, union penetration, and espionage aims, based on hearings in multiple cities and ongoing inquiries into U.S. Steel. A memo to hot rodders warns teens about rising auto insurance costs due to poor driving records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On UN
New Orleans
New Haven
Baltimore
San Francisco
Buffalo
Gary
Ind
United States
Un-American Activities Committee
New Engineers Push State Flood Control Plans Into High Gear
Seven newly employed engineers join Gov. Leader’s public works push to accelerate flood control. Maurice K Goddard says local communities must condemn land for channel rectification and levee work as designs proceed. Projects include Greensburg $800,000 on Jack Run and Butler area work, with other plans at Weissport, Darlington Lake, and Four Mile Creek Erie County.
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Harrisburg
Maurice K Goddard
Forests and Waters
Imder
Deinut Gordard
Greensburg
Butler
Lehigh River
Weissport
Darlington Lake
Little Beaver Creek
Butler County
Galeton
Potter County
Goddard
Scranton
Layoue
Roaring Brook
Hawley
Wayne County
Brodhead Creek
Stroudsburg
Four
Secners
Danville
Fire Levels Home Near Kane in Mt. Jewett
Fire destroyed the two story home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dwight in Mt. Jewett around 3 p.m. yesterday. High winds and freezing temperatures hampered a fire department response, with loss estimated over 10000 dollars. The Kelley home next door escaped major loss though it sustained heat damage. 12 children were present but unharmed.
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Kane
Albert Dwight
Mt. Jewetl
Robert Kelley
Dwight
Wellsville
Danielson
Mt. Jewett
Kelley
Don't Be A Chump Behind The Wheel
Lakeville Connecticut Journal reports a moral urging to male teen drivers. It argues girls outrun boys in looks intelligence and self control and warns that insurance rates rise for reckless driving. The piece targets youths with blunt social pressure about driving behavior and accountability.
Snow Removal on State Highways Draws Sheriff Warning
Chautauqua County residents were warned over the weekend about illegal snow removal practices on state highways. Sheriff Charles C. McCloskey Jr. cited pushing snow across public roads with tractor plows and leaving piles on the highway as hazards and violations of aerial laws. He urged operators to relocate snow onto private property instead.
Corry Tornado Damage and Gas Well Gas Explosion Threats
Yesterday in Corry Louisiana a tornado killed an estimated in the night and injured scores of people. Wrecked gas well fumes spread through town raising explosion danger. Mrs Frank Brooks suffered multiple bruises after falling in a basement. she received treatment at Corry Hospital. Two measles cases prompted quarantines for Richard Martin and Grace Hotchkiss.
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Rodessa
Frank Brooks
North Center Street
Corry Hospital
Grant Company
Richard Martin
East Churchetree
Grace Hotchikiss
Los Bronk Street
One Goat on the Dollay drive for Red Cross funds
Forty years ago, February 18, 1918, a drive was launched to raise income for the Red Cross for the year, aiming to reach every city resident. The Fey Theatre hosted Paul Tark Serly under The One Chiefstuns Science Society with Rev. Lawrerite A McBride of Holy Redeemer Church speaking at St Thomas Church unveiling two service figs. Rev. C G Tanedon of United Pro Church died after battling pneumonia.
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Pwr
Red Cross
Fey
Paul Tark Serly
One Chiefstiuns Science Society
Lawrerite A McBride
the Holy Redeemer Church
Warren
St. ‘Thomas’ Church
Widow wins 81595 suit settlement after truck crash
Mrs. Jean S LeLoup widow of Mellon Institute research scientist, accepted $81,595 in a pre trial settlement of her damage suit. Defendants were Duquesne Sales Inc and James Castania, both of Downstown. LeLoup's husband Theodore died last summer from injuries in a collision on Route 22 two miles west of Export, Westmoreland County.
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Pittsburgh UI
Jean S LeLoup
Mellon
Stitute
Duquesne Sales, ‘Inc
James Castania
Dwhnstown
Union City Jail Escapee Draws Fine and Jail Time
Union City man Robert Barton pleaded guilty to prison breach and false pretenses after escaping from Union City jail on January 15. He received 25 months in county jail and a $200 fine with parole conditioned on restitution for bad checks and the Borough of Union’s costs. Barton was recaptured January 16 in Salamanca, then returned to Union City. Wentz, a store owner in Beaverduaut, is noted in the false pretenses count for a $1023 check.
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Erte
Union City
Robert Barton
Samuel ¥. Rossiter
Barton
Unionity
Salamanca
John Wentz
Corry
Kane Faced With Serious Gas Shortage
Kane faces a major gas shortage during a deep cold spell. Residents report the west side of town among the hardest hit as gas supplies fall short despite many areas still receiving adequate pressure. Factory curtailment and furnace risks rise as temperatures dip below five. Kane Gas Co. urges residents to monitor lines to prevent accidental outages and pilot light failures.
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Seh
Kane Gas Co
Ike's Doctor Dies at 52 Former Eisenhower Surgeon Robert Gants
Washington reports the death of Colonel Robert Gants age 52 a prominent surgeon who helped operate on President Eisenhower in 1986 He led Walter Reed Army Hospital surgery from 1959 to 198? then moved to an Army hospital in El Paso Texas Born in Downs Kansas his passing marks the loss of a longtime military medical leader.
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Washington
Robert Gants
Eisenhower
Walter Reed Army Hospital
Army Hospital
el Paso
Texas
Downs
Kan
New York Faces February Blues in Business Barometers
A New York report notes a February downturn across multiple business barometers. Machine tool orders and paper production show declines year over year, with inventories and shipments signaling continued weakness. The piece highlights how firms rely on these indicators during periods of economic reversal, hinting at a cautious outlook ahead.
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New York
Alwys
Ex- Hinson
Annabaers
American Paper and Pulp Association
State To Replace Surplus Food Lost In Erie Fire
The Health Department promised to replace about 25 000 pounds of federal surplus food lost in a Erie fire. The goods were stored at Evie Warehouse owned by MV Tresin and destroyed by the blaze. An aide named Aintee P OBrien urged rapid delivery to replace the stock and keep daily food shipments to residents. Erie County officials listed certain items as eligible for replacement under federal funds.
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Sod Supplies Department
Curphus Fond de
Iast
Evi
Andrew NM
Bradley
Seretary
Evie
Tresin
Aintee P Obrien
Erie County
Business Mirror signals rebuilding as output lags February 1955
The article notes industrial output at the lowest since February 1955, with durable goods schedules cut and layoffs high in factories. Metals serve as a barometer as steel orders may rise in March, though certainty is limited. Retail trade shows repayment of installment loans rising while new installment buying slows.
Kane Area Fire Forces Family From Home
A Kane City family of four was forced out at 6:30 p.m. when a kitchen fire in the one story home of Mr and Mrs Matthew Sivac Jr started and burned through the attic and back porch. Firemen and a bucket brigade fought to control the blaze as mains were frozen. The mother and two children aged two years and six months were inside. they were sheltered at Mrs Sivac's parents home.
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James City
Matthew Bivac Jr
Kane Fire Department
Sivac
State Highway Department
Robert Lundgren
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Corry Pa
Mahoning Creek
Lakeville, Conn
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Maple Ave
CG Tanedon
United Pro -1
Passee Way
Slocum’s Electronics
South Center St
Robbin
Howall
Jotnar Featores
Comestin
Cabinen
Wellman’s Vacuum Cleaner
Corry, Pa
Ike
Erie
Business Mirror
Kane Area Fire Roots Family
Blackstone
Wondertel Bay
Roberts
the “Y
Columbus
Oldsmobility
OLDS
Oldsmobile
Wiggers Garage, Inc
Corry, Pennsylvania
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