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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1955

Page

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Nationalist Planes Hit Communist Junks Near Taishans

Formosa dispatch reports Chinese Nationalist air force destroying 15 of 23 armed junks near the Taishan Islands in the Formosa Strait. Five more junks damaged. earlier communiques claim 21 ships and a submarine sunk. No opposition noted by Red planes.

Associated Press Taipei Formosa Taishan Islands Formos Strait Talihans Reda Wanchishan China Nationalist Defense Ministry Formoan Tachen Islands Wencow Bay Notonslist Air Force Russia Tarcout Hainan South China

Indicted for Murder in Pittsburgh Shooting Case

An Allegheny grand jury indicted 18 year old Barbara Gruver for murder in the shooting death of her husband during an argument on January 9. Barbara Gruver, mother of a 19 month old boy, fled the scene after the incident.

Prrrsnurgh Allegheny Ghotgun Barbara Gruver Thomas Griver War Yeaterday

French Assembly Rebuffs Pineau Premiership Bid

The French National Assembly rejected Christian Pineau’s bid for premier by a 312 to 268 vote. President Rene Coty, who had dabbled with several candidates since Mendes-France’s ouster, began consultations for a new government, with likely names including Edgar Faure Andre Morlee Maurice Bourges-Maunoury and Jean Bertholn.

Associated Frese Paris France National Assembly Christian Pineau Pineau Rene Coty Pierre Mendes Edgar Faure Andre Morlee Maurice Bourges-Maunoury

Plane Missing Over New Mexico With 16 Aboard

A Martin 404 operated by TWA carrying 13 passengers and 3 crew went missing after taking off from Albuquerque at 7:00 am bound for Santa Fe with Amarillo and Topeka as next legs. The flight was an hour and a half overdue 10 miles from Santa Fe. Riordan, TWA district sales superintendent, said search teams were dispatched and authorities in New Mexico alerted state police.

Eta Albuquerque TWA Santa Fe N. M R. B. Riordan Albuquerque Amarillo Tex Topeka Kan Riordan Mexico

Abbey 10 Runs for Council Post in May Primary

Guy Abbey, director of accounts and finances on the Corry City Council, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination at the May primary. He has served five years on the council after being appointed when Carl Smith left and previously headed the streets department before becoming finance director. Abbey and Ross Fehrman ran unopposed four years ago in both primary and general elections.

Guy Abbey Corry Abbey Carl Smith City Treaier Irene Mullen Streets Ross Fehrman

Drivers Cited For Violations In Union City

Two Union City residents were stopped by police yesterday for ignoring traffic signals. Frank C. Williams was cited for failing to stop at a sign on William Street and left turning onto East Pleasant Street. Charles E. Sinn was cited for a left turn without stopping at a red light from North Center Street onto West Switch Street. An accident on East Smith Street between Maples Avenue and North Center Street, involving Leon Tenhulsen and Helen Delaney, caused damage estimated at $58 with no injuries. Adam Thomson, a Miami Beach industrialist and former Duluth partner, died.

Union City Tao Am Frank C. Willams East Pleasant Street William Street Williams Charles E. Sinn Eng Smith Street Helen Delaney West Smith Behaid East Smith Street Delaney TenFuisen Tenkfulsen

Babson’s Five Rules for Preparing Wills Tragedy Amid Careless Steps

A Babson Park column recounts a fatal case tied to flawed will drafting. A lawyer, two trusted friends, and a so called trigger man feature in a tale of missed signings and lack of page-by-page initialing. The piece warns that not keeping a will in a safe place and not re-reading can lead to tragedy.

Babson Roger W. Bason Babson Park Fli Altough Uving Min Willy Tagnin Renang Rome Mayer

Last Cards On New Assessment Go Out Today

The citywide assessment hearings end today after protests sparked by notices issued since November. The Board of Revision and Appeals trimmed about 20 percent of assessments, with some properties on Center Street seeing 30 to 40 percent reductions. Some nonappellants fear higher taxes, while officials cite reductions based on comparable values.

Erie County Board of Revision and Appeals Hine Center Street William Miller Guy Abbey Board of Tax Willam Miller Miller Snyder Circle Appellinta Akwakoy Martin Grégor Gregor

Woman Found Insane Drops Murder Charge in Infant Death Case

In Belvidere New Jersey a county judge ordered the murder indictment against a mother dropped after she was found insane. The charge related to a tire placed by the mother said to have killed her infant son Stephen Jaynor Kataly born February 7 in a crib fire. Police say she admitted harming the child.

Rammoomves Joe Belvidere N. J Borbice Malatirn Inéyne Stephen Jeynor Kataly Chiatriots Vlaht Wren

Kinley Seeks City Council Post in May Primary

J Pred Kinley former City Councilman and Mayor announced his candidacy on the Republican ballot for the May 17 primary. Kinley’s bid follows rumors of vacancies in the council seats and amid ongoing talks on endorsements by the city committee. Kinley is regarded by many as a capable former official amid a crowded race for two seats. First Church of Christ Scientist to open new edifice at Wayne street and East Columbus this Sunday with dedication to come in spring. The colonial style church seats 60 in its auditorium and includes a reading room library and additional rooms. services and hours are listed by E. P. Bettes.

J. Pred Kinley Kinley Pinance Gily Abbey Ross Fehlman Fehlman Interrahid W. W. Waterhouse Republican City Committee Mr. Kinley First Church of Christ, Scientist Wayne Street Columbus Avenue Willis B. Mal Canadohta Lake Clement S. Kirby Erie Mallahd Ralphiggel E. P. Bettes Bettes

Marine officer testifies at area 6I court martial in Korea case

Lt Col John McLaughlin testified at the general court martial of M Sat William H Olson that Olson and Joseph Hammond were the camp’s most active prisoners aiding the Chinese Reds. Olson, 40, is charged with informing enemies, writing a newspaper article, urging peace petitions and distributing surrender leaflets. The witness, a former prisoner, said Olson overstepped a policy of passive resistance. In Miami, three-finger Joe Bygester, a famed confidence man, was found critically wounded in a doorway. investigators suspect mistaken identity in a fatal shooting at a house. An inquiry continues.

FT. Bragg N. U Korea M. Sat William H. Olson Olson John McLaughlin Unecourt Joseph Hammond Toledo Ohio Olden United States McLaughlin Fredently Haye Hignick~huime Kang Rye Miami Fin Joe" Bylgester War So Deatty Charlee O'Connor Sheriff’s Criminal Bureau of Investigation

World finds call for global arms freeze and disarmament

The Soviet Union reiterates a year old stand demanding a world arms freeze and immediate destruction of all atomic and hydrogen weapons. Moscow also urges a general international conference to reduce armaments and to prohibit atomic weapons under strict international control.

Seciet Union Moscow London United Nations Andrew Oromyko Dao Mplit Soviet Union

City council changes bond plan in private session

City Solicitor Roger Brown led a closed council session to alter a $40 000 general obligation bond issue redemption plan from five year sliding scale to year by year redemptions starting April 1 1956 in 1000 dollar denominations. The modification shifts interest and funding implications and requires formal approval at the next meeting.

Roger Brown Alty Brown Couindil Board of ‘Tax Revision and Appeals Miblic Miso Anid Phe Jy Kaye Mt Bhat

Tragic Car Crash Kills Teen In New Castle

A teenage boy was struck and killed by a car on Highland Heights road in New Castle last night. Doon Ward , 16, of Nochonshock Township, suffered injuries to his family. Further details were not disclosed.

New Castle Tho Hoya Highland Heights Font Nochonshock Township

Measure Wins House Approval Without Change

President Eisenhower gains tariff bargaining powers as the House approves the measure 296 to 110 after defeating a restrictive amendment. Byrd will convene the Senate Finance Committee next Wednesday for hearings, with likely rapid action. Democratic support, led by Speaker Rayburn, helped push the bill through despite Republican opposition.

Byrd Finance Committee Washington Eisenhower House Senate D-Va Senate Finance Committee Rayburn Tex Repubicans Wwe Democratic Song

FCC Lawyers Deny Coaching Witnesses

A Washington hearing featured FCC counsel denying allegations of coaching witnesses. Attorneys argued the claims lacked substantiated proof and aimed to distort proceedings. The testimony referenced a dubious money trail and questioned the reliability of a key witness dubbed an expert.

FCC

Appointment of Lewis Evans to Mines Department Post

Lewis Evans of Nesburg, PA, longtime member of the United Mine Workers and former Democratic assemblyman, was named deputy secretary of mines for the bituminous division. The appointment carries an $8,000 per year salary and was made by Joseph Kennedy, secretary of mines.

Ose Bbensburg Lewis Evans United Mine Workins Taebeer Bitumitoms Joseph Kennedy

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