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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1955

Page

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UN charges North Korea builds MIG strength in North Korea

Panmunjom Korea The United Nations Command accuses the Communists of arming MIGs in North Korea and demands punishment for those responsible Major General Lele D Carter cites an air attack on a US bomber as proof Carter quotes North Korean delegate Lee Sang Cho denying the charges and deflecting blame He calls for a neutral nations inspection team to verify aircraft counts and armament while offering to present photographs to prove the evidence

Panmunjom Korea United Nations Command North Korea Lele D. Carter Korean Military Armistice Commission Yellow Sea Carter Lee Sang Cho Mae Ee U.N Lee Morea North Kore Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission South Kore REAS Tril Nations

Wreckage sighted of Belgian Sabena DC-6 crash

Wreckage of a Belgian Sabena DC-6 with 21 passengers and eight crew aboard was sighted today by search pilots in the snow covered Apennines near Mt Terminino about 60 miles northeast of Rome. Fog and storms hindered earlier scans. The plane was en route from Brussels to the Belgian Congo when it disappeared Sunday night.

Viona DI Valle Italy Sabena al Aearch Apennines Taly Vigna di Vall Air Rene Center Mt. Terminino Rome Curablateri Sis Ciampina Brussels Belgian Congo

Bacteriologist Died in Nashville Oswald Avery Remembered

Dr. Oswald T. Avery, noted bacteriologist linked to foundational work on antibiotics, died in Nashville. His research, pivotal to the understanding of antimicrobial discovery, marked a landmark in medical science.

Dire Nashville Tenti Oswald St, Avery Wrotinds

Thailand preps for invasion threat at SEA defense talks

Prime Minister Pibulsonggram said 20 000 free Thai troops are assembled near Yunnan as Red China lurks. He spoke at the Southeast Asia Defense Treaty Organization conference, noting Thailand could defend against attacks without Red Chinese troops, while stressing rising danger from internal subversion and Communist infiltration.

Thailand Associated Press Bangkok Pibulsonggram Yunan Southeast Asia Defense Organization Manila Pibul China

Robles Ends Crime Career in Shootout Death

New York reported the end of August Robles, a fugitive feared in Puerto Rican districts, after a 90 minute gun battle with police on 112th Street near Park Avenue. Police, aided by tear gas and fire crews, stormed the third floor tenement where Robles lay fatally wounded with multiple gunshot injuries and three stolen revolvers.

Associated Press New York August Robles Cheaperado 112Th Street Park Avenue Pricot Robles

Ten More Draft Tests Ordered by Local Board

The draft board announced that orders have been raised to call up 10 more young men for pre induction physicals on March 9. Coincidentally, March 9 also marks the departure date for 10 men who will be inducted. This is the first time such a split has occurred locally.

Inhal Draft Board Corry

State House Senate Set for Long Debate

Harrisburg lawmakers faced extended sessions on FEPC and Gov. Lender’s reorganizaton bill as they return to Harrisburg for two days. Democrats push for reamendments to the reorganization measure while FEPC debates consider adding age sex and other discrimination limits. The House aims to clear routine business on Tuesday with a dinner function in Philadelphia limiting controversial measures.

Associated Press Harrisburg Senate Democrats George M. Lender Assembly Sen John 8. Dent Teader Earh House FEPC General Assembly Vssue House Pennsylvania Manufacturers Association Philadelphia FERC H. G. Andrews Albert Hendinger

Fire Delegates Plan July Firemen Convention

Northwest ern Pennsylvania Firemen's Association met at Moose Hall Mercer to plan the July convention aligned with the Diamond Jubilee of the local hose company. Attendees included assistant chief Charles Collier trustee Charles Spreaman and Leo Nookers. Officials debated tax free equipment for noncommunity volunteer fire companies and noted tax implications for a city truck versus tax free gear for its own use. Invitees Garland Spring Creek and Bear Lake urged to join for three active delegates at the convention on the last week of July.

TOM Excussford Hose Company Peninsylvania Moose Hall Mercer Charles Collier Charles Spreaman Truster Leo Nookers Tapic Ttwaa Spring Creek Corry Garland Bear Lake

Two Dead and Three Missing in Submarine Fire

Two sailors were killed and three missing after a battery explosion and fire aboard the submarine Pompton at San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Navy and civilian workers suffered burns and gas inhalation. search to resume after gas clearance, with sea trials halted.

San Francisco Pompton San Prancisco Aval Powathey Navy Oak Knoll Hospital Bobbie D. Pulliam Marine Memorial Hospital Howard F. Swift South San Francisco Robert B. Williams Oakland Calif Austin R. Doyle 212Th Naval District Philippine Sea Pompdon de Montis

Washington Birthday Observed Citywide Murals and Closures

Corry observes George Washington’s birthday with public offices, liquor stores, and schools note closures. Postmaster announces no regular deliveries except special and perishable parcels. stamp and mail windows open 9 to 10 am. general delivery and first class mail pickup end by 10 am. State employment service closes and claimants file on the rescheduled date per Manager Paul Hensley.

Washington Stanquor Corry George Washington James Sullivan Pail Hensley

Drowned After Ice Breaks Near Port Clinton

Two cars broke through the ice on Lake Erie near Put-in-Bay, Ohio. Charles Schneider, 47, operator of a boat rental service, and John Kincle, 27, a tender, drowned when the lead car veered and crossed the ice. Ottawa County deputies reported the incident occurred as winter travel across the lake between Middleton Bars and Put-in-Bay was underway.

Mido Tone Put-in-Bay

Pacific Storm Toll Rises With Ships Suffering

A violent Pacific storm for the third day battered Formosa to the Kuriles, leaving 385 dead or missing, mostly fishermen. Japanese vessels and crews faced heavy losses while aid vessels assisted stricken ships. Genoa freighter Nordanland sank, and Dover area seas grounded ships as Britain endured heavy snow and storms.

Associated Press Tokyo Wester Pacific Formosa Kurlles Manila American President Lines Aiden Cleveland China Bea Orion Star Japan Philippines Interisland U. S. Sear Salisbury Sound Okinawa Blever Serried

Hospital chief refutes full Cory Memorial report

Hospital superintendent Edgar Alexander denied rumors that Cory Memorial Hospital was full last week and patients were turned away. He said occupancy was crowded but not full and explained bed availability varied by group with women’s section sometimes full while men’s was not.

Cory Memorial Hospital Edgar Alexander Alexander

Pakistan City Rocked By Quake in Quetta

Quetta Pakistan rocked by violent tremors for a third consecutive day. Death toll rises over the week as the city faces widespread damage. Local authorities and emergency services scramble to provide food medical supplies to affected residents.

Pakistan Quetta Unis Pale Iota Allare

Blizzard Sweeps Plains as Northward Blizzard Hits Canada

A massive winter blizzard, called one of the season's worst by the Weather Bureau, moved from the Great Plains into Canada with reduced force. Snow totals reached 28 inches in parts of Nebraska, with drifts up to 12 feet. extensive highway closures and numerous fatalities were reported across Colorado Utah Montana Wyoming and Canadian provinces. In Canada hundreds were stranded as Winnipeg saw 7 inches. Nebraska 33 people were rescued from stranded crews while two Nebraska ministers and a rancher were last seen during storm conditions.

Weather Bureau Great Plains Canada du Tuth Nebraska Persus Forr Mills Win Manitoba Provinee Winnipeg Colorado Utah Montana Wyoming Sabre Geth Enburg Wessington Springs Dakotas Pierré South Dakota Huron Water Haven Red River Valley North Dakat Denver

Messinger Family Welcomes Twins and More New Daughters

In two years the LaVerne Messinger family expanded with newborn twins at Corry Memorial Hospital. The unnamed daughters weighed 5 pounds 19 ounces and 6 pounds 14 ounces, born around midnight. This marks the second set of Messinger twins, following Thanksgiving 1952 twins Frederick Elmer and Franklin Richard. The family also includes daughters Vinola, Jane, seven, and Beverly Carol, three, making the 1966 additions a local family milestone.

Sune LaVerne Messinger Corry Memorial Hospital Mra. Messinger Messinger Frederick Elmer Franklin Richard Mix Mesainger Vinola Jane Beverly Carol Corry Tivat Twins

Three collisions injure one in city Friday

Police logged three traffic crashes Friday injuring one person. James Burkhart, 17, sustained neck and side pain after his car was struck while his vehicle was stopped at North Center Street near Bond Street. A second crash on North Center and Park Place involved Mrs. Shirley Gehiewe, situation undetermined, with damage to multiple vehicle parts and a driver lacking a license. A third collision later that evening near Hammond Street occurred when Romanosky's car hit Gehiewe's vehicle during a right turn. Gehiewe admitted fault.

James Burkhart West Irving Street Stin Markhart North Center Street Bond Street James Weldner Hill Street Ley Street Weidner Burkhart Shirley Echiewe West Frederick Street Steve Romanosky Schiewe Schiawe Crom N. Allen

Boards Driven Into Spillway At Findley Lake

The Findley Lake Property Owners Association plans a special meeting amid a dispute between the association and residents over boards driven into the spillway to lower water. Officials say eight inches above the current level, these boards threaten the lake level unless removed, with local tensions rising and unverified arrest rumors circulating.

Findley Lake Aewciation Doiglestie Betwen Villiers Dustill Psiociation Vilagera Warraints Corry County Aircriff Mayville Ube Que Ue Dam

February Warmth Breaks Corry Weather Record

Corry residents enjoyed a rare February warm spell as temperatures rose to near 60s. The sun melted street pools while traffic surged and shoppers filled the district, before a rapid cooldown and rainset in overnight.

Sven Mundy Corry Wna

Air Attacks Fail to Halt Communists on China Islands

Kai-shek planes fail to stop Communist advances as threats loom over two nationalist islands. Civil defense centers are established nationwide to minimize casualties in case of full-scale war, signaling urgent mobilization and cautious airstrike measures.

Kai-shek

Taishan Island crisis widens as Red buildup noted

Reports from Formosa cite three days of naval and air activity around Taishan and nearby waters. A second Communist buildup forms on the Pullen province coast opposite the Matsu Islands. Submarine sightings near Redheld Pington Island are reported as Nationalist authorities establish 26 civil air defense centers. Evacuations at Nannchishan and Tachens shift forces away from Choking province, with U.S. Navy help noted.

Associated Press Taipei Formosa Taishan Islands Nanchishan Pullen Province Matsu Islands Dea Ferse Ministry Wld Redheld Pington Island Boochow Nationalin Taishan Group James Tal Ahans Air Force Netichiahan Nanchishan Ia Nannchishan Pormon Tachen Islands U. 6Th Fleet Defense Ministry Information Dots Island Fwnchow Biermosi Ervice Thews Choking Province Une Tayo

Erie Pair Rescued After Ice Break Near Cascade

A man and his teenage daughter were saved when an ice floe broke in Erie Bay off Cascade. They were pulled to safety by three youths, Tom Mathewson, Robert Mathewson, and Lyle Meyers Jr., who used a fisherman's scoop to free them as the ice collapsed.

Erie Bay Erie Cascade Gilbert Ero Vick! Ann Te Youtha Tom Mathewson Wind Mea Robert Mathewson South Gove Road Lyle Meyers Jr Bow Pench Street Jeanie Port Te Acene Matheweon Tay

London Lodge Attendance For Five Power Winareiamient

A fragmented notice notes a London lodge event tied to five power themes and an unspecified authority. Attendees include individuals labeled with initials and titles, with dates and venues unreadable, signaling a local civic or fraternal gathering in the city.

London

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