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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1956

Page

1

Corry Jamestown Corp Wins $1 Million Government Desk Contract

Corry Jamestown Mtg. Corp. secured the largest order in its history, over 1 million dollars, to supply 12 000 Steel Age shelfomatic desk typewriters to the federal government. Production to begin at Plant No 3 with 1000 desks monthly, first delivery in April, under a yearlong contract via General Services Administration.

Corry-Jamestown Mtg. Corp David A. Hillstrom Corry-Jamestown Hillstrom Washington M. G. Ginn and Company General Services Administration

Senators Clash Over Dulles Policy On Soviet Front

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Secretary Dulles defend U S strategy to counter the Soviet Union s new united front approach. Senators Mansfield Barkley Humphrey Sparkman asked for policy changes to meet the maneuver, while Dulles warned against overreacting and urged UN backed protection and a balanced stance toward Israel Egypt and the Arab bloc. Continued on Page Two.

Associated Press Washington State Dulles United States Russia United Front Otters Diya Dillies Senate Foreign Rus Sia Davis Bera Minsfieid D-Monti Barkley D-Ey Humphrey D- Minn Leslie Diller Ben Morse Sparkman U. S Allin Iva Democrats Bob Allowe Dulles Sen Sultanatnll Rumla Saudi Arabia Middle East Tove Dulles Taraell Egypt Dutton Heitain France U.S

Tornadoes and Dust Storms Kill At Least 12 in Several States

Across Illinois and the Mississippi River from St. Louis tornadoes caused multiple deaths and extensive damage in Millstadt Summerfield and Trenton. Dust storms in eastern New Mexico Oklahoma West Texas and parts of Kansas blamed for several traffic deaths and near zero visibility. Rescue teams from Scott Air Force Base aided storm belt operations as weather lingered over the Mississippi Valley and Ohio Valley regions.

Sn Associatioa Tlinois Southwest Ilinois Mississippi River St. Louis Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Kansas Ada Okla Tinol Auuch St Louis Millstadt Summerfield Trenton Scott Air Forcet Bellsville Missiadippi Valley Ohio Valley Great Lakes Missouri Pitts Iowa Nebraska Rockies Californi E

Pittsburgh Furnace Fall Claims Worker

A construction worker, Michael Piddiotie, age 42, was killed last night at the United States Steel Corp plant in suburban North Brook, Pittsburgh after falling from a blast furnace.

Pittsburgh Us. Steel Corp Iyr North Brodock Michael Piddiotie

Racial Crisis In Alabama Sparks Nationwide Protest Plans

A nationwide passive resistance move involving mass work stoppages and fasts by Black Americans emerged as a possible response to Alabama racial tensions. Rep. Adam Clayton Powell announced a one hour work stoppage on March 28 in support of the Montgomery bus boycott, with a National Deliverance Day of Prayer proposed. A 24 hour Montgomery pilgrimage, 100 defendants in antiboycott cases, and political backing from Alabama officials mark the escalating campaign.

Associated Press Alabama Adam Clayton Powell D-Ny Montgomery Ala Powell New York Trdion Cary James B. Folson Alabima Birgetal Commission Folsom Charleston D. C Roy Wilkins National Association For the Advancement of Colbret People Wilkins

Corry enters 1965 state development contest

Roy Reed announces Corry’s entry for 1965 submitted to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce in Harrisburg for evaluation. Corry competes with 213 communities for prizes totaling 10 000, to be used in community development.

Roy Reed Corry Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce Harrisburg State Chamber of Commerce Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania Pennsylvaniia Electric Association Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Federation Pennsylvania Gas Association Pennsylvania Motor ‘Truck ‘Association Interblje Pennsylvania Erie County Erie Milleyeek North East Warren County Belt Lake Crawford County Cambridge Springs Connentitville Meadville Bear Lake Mahoning Valley

Car Collision On Icy Street Causes Insurance Loss

Park Street incident reports a car sliding on ice into a parked auto owned by Mrs. Gertrude White of 303 East South Street. Wayne Stufflebaam of Union City drove the striking vehicle. Damage estimates ranged between 310 and 110 dollars, per city police.

Park Streets Gertrude White East- South Street Wayne Stufflebaam Union City White Stufflebusty Dominge

Delay in Freeing Twin In Murder Case

Proceedings delaying the release of Joseph Williams, an 8 year old suspect in the murder of David Powell, were postponed while a writ of habeas corpus is sought. His brother Tommy Williams has been undergoing mental evaluation. both boys were indicted for the crime linked to Powell’s body found beneath a porch.

Wheeling Joxepl Wilmama Atly WilAm Callahan Gill Joseph Tommy Williams Byrns David Powell Mary Jonepl

Injured on Excursion Train Panic Halt at Station

A Boston and Maine excursion train near North Station halted after an emergency signal when a passenger reached for his car. Injured were Evelyn Ruthe, head injuries, and Alexander Mitrokostus, head and arm injuries. Most passengers stood in aisles awaiting evacuation. Train was traveling about five miles per hour.

Associated Prong Boston Permaas Wure Boston and Maine North Staten Passoner Mra Evelyn Rhutle Alexander Mitrokostus

Fire Hits Sciota Lumber Co causing $8000 loss

Fire at Sciota Lumber Company destroyed the boiler room and damaged stock, with an estimated $8,000 in losses. About two dozen firefighters battled the blaze after 8:30 p.m., keeping it from spreading to adjoining structures while a spectator narrowly escaped injury near a truck by the boiler.

Sciota Lumber Company Chembers Shinford Hose Company Sotota Lumber Co Richard Walker Walker Hatter Peking Ray Taurie Sanji Bujareo Jontald William Yaywteh Sciota Lumber Co

Steel Union Chiefs To Map Strategy

United Steelworkers officials meet in Pittsburgh to plan strategy for upcoming contract negotiations. A 170 member International Steering Committee will convene at the Conad Milton Hotel. Executive board members and local union reps gather to align on strategy as the current two year contracts near expiration. Negotiations are set to begin June 4 with the aim of extending pay and benefits.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers Chien Fe David J. Motionald Steelworkere Hiwkent Anil Mona Halioy Mach ST Conad-Milton FeNewAl Burt

Police Official Allman Dies After 45 Years Service

The city mourns longtime police department member Jane P Allman who died yesterday at age 85 after a 45 year career. A respected figure in the department and the TuAtory community, Allman served as pollen commissioner and helped guide local law enforcement through decades of change. Her death marks the end of an era for the force and city residents.

Cncagg Janes P. Allman Ghicnite Weint Eliient Allmian

Jobless Payoff Shows 1955 Unemployment Benefits Drop

A 1955 report shows Corry and Union City residents received 416 000 in unemployment payments and 104 000 in veteran compensation. Statewide, total unemployment payments fell to 14 052 000 from 18 202 000 the year before, while Corry area payments remained among the lowest in districts of similar size.

Cor We Girton City Hartsburg Paul Henry Bureau of Employment Security Hewsley Alstric Erie Bradford Clarion Mesdville Laat Generia Corry Tiuaville Corry-Union City

Missing C47 Reported Sighting By Advociated Press

A C47 transport linked to a U S mission was reported sighted near Madrid amid fresh snowfall. Officials offered no clear crash or survivor information as rescue teams struggled through the weather atop Cerro de San Pedro Mountain and Getafe airfield operations.

Macrity AU & Ale Forde Ance Wan Cerro de San Pedro Talmaca del Jarama Madrid Chatwaurous France Ibeth

Retired General Dentin Nolan Dies in New York

Maj. Gen. Dentin Nolan, 83, retired intelligence chief in World War II, led the service of the AEP. He organized key operations and devoted his career to national security, passing away in New York. His work with Ons. John Penhing's intelligence team shaped wartime intelligence efforts.

New York Dentin Nolan John Penhing AEP

Barometer Drops as Storm Forecast Looms Over District

Weather observer reports a rapid barometer fall from 29.75 to 27.7 inches, signaling a major storm. A swing of about 53 degrees in mercury occurred from yesterday morning to afternoon, with winds forecast to reach tornado strength in the district.

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Mother and child struck by truck in North Center street collision

Mrs. Joseph Child and her yearold daughter Becky were hit by a 16 ton log truck on North Center street near Washington street. Both were treated and released with superficial injuries. Driver Emory G. Albers of Bourbon, Indiana, claimed the accident occurred when he yielded onto North Center street and could not see the two pedestrians until the impact. Witnesses and officers noted unclear traffic signals and limited visibility contributed to the mishap.

Okinot Josph Child Wayne Street Becky Aurick Whick Pers Aled Emory G. Albers North Center Street Washington Street Ahern Cath Alburn Thompson Maple Maple Avenue North Cotter Street Enat Center Street Mrauth North Canter Street Noth Mra Guth Albers Min Guth Abe

Five Injured In Icy Highway Smashup Near Union City

Five people were hospitalized after two separate wrecks on a slick stretch of road five miles south of Union City. Vehicles driven by Wick and Caple collided amid icy conditions, injuring all occupants and causing extensive damage.

Union City Stem Memorial Hospital Joseph A. Wick Je Pittsburgh Hath Ty. Wiel Isla Ida Hatrick Brookville Jett Linda Hatrick Paul Paulnun Blain Wick Fara Robert Caple el Buffalo Roger Muuny Willy Almiont Minas Wa Kole Caple Haid Uelvars Tuveati

Five Killed In Crash Near Allentown

Five workers from Bethlehem Steel Go property near Allentown were killed in a collision with a truck about 12 miles northwest of Allentown. The victims, not yet identified, were returning from a night shift at a theater plant to Hazelton McAdoo and Myhoney Cityster. Route and time details are preliminary, with medical examiners delaying body release pending identification.

Allentown Bethlehem Steel Go Bethlehem Brute Poller Bethlehem Barracks Hazelton McAdoo Myhoney Pleasant Cornery

Court Hearing For Crawford County Candidate Nomination

A Crawford County court will hear an appeal by Ila Ewing seeking the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 4th district. The petition was rejected by election officials for insufficient valid signatures and missing township indicators. The case involves Henry B. Harner and Albert I. Imberrint, with the state election bureau directing action.

Aarkisburg Crawford County Ila Ry Ewing Bae AvEtown Henry B. Harner Commonwealth Albert I .Mberrint Commissions Eleciiors Bureau Fle Pod- Hon Bemioenitie Uwine

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