Pennsylvania to scrap retail sales tax pledge noted
The 1955 Pennsylvania General Assembly convenes to face a record 14 billion dollar budget for 1955-67, with a projected shortfall of 200 to 350 million. Governor-elect Leader, first Democrat in 20 years, aims to abolish the retail tax, while the incoming session contends with party balance and a tight timetable ahead of the January 18 inauguration. Major questions center on tax incidence, revenue strategies, and early session procedures as the two-party legislature begins under a high-stakes agenda.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
George M
John
Eloet
Assembly
Holst
House
Berde
Tomors
GoyoFine
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Youth Held For Stealing Auto In Waterford Area
Waterford area youth James Finnigan, 18, of RD D Waterford, is jailed on a motor vehicle theft charge after police arrested him at his home yesterday morning. The theft occurred on Christman Day and the car had been missing since December 6, with Finnigan reportedly seen in the vicinity of Girard and West Springfield. Bail was set at 500.
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Waterford Area
Brie
James Finnigan
RD. D
Waterford
Focal Barracks
Crest Ponting Company
Finnegan
Finnagen
Girard
West Springfield
Juntice
Floyd Maret
Monverdum
Violent New Year Toll Hits 353 in U S Traffic Deaths
Associated Press reports 353 people died in a 54 hour New Year holiday period, with 290 killed in traffic and 27 tire related fatalities. Ned H Dearborn of the National Safety Council called the toll a national disaster as Canada logged nine deaths amid heavier U S driving conditions. The council notes pre holiday estimates were 240 traffic deaths and 353 fatalities overall surpassed Christmas figures.
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Associated Prem
Ned H. Dearborn
National Safety Council
United States
Canada
U. S
The
Safety Council
Confident Two Americans Will Be Freed
Washington reports Bollea voiced confidence that Russia would release two Americans without demanding the return of Russian children in the West. William T. Marchuk, 38, and John Noble, 31, alleged to have been held behind the Iron Curtain longest, are named as the two. The note to the U.S. Embassy in Moscow did not link their release to the children's return, despite Russia pressing for custody.
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Washington
Bollea
Russia
West
U. S
Moscow
William T. Marchuk
Awol Olyier
Brackenridge
John Noble
Detroit
West Germany
United States
United Beales
State Department
Soviet Union
New York City
Germany
High Game Mission Court
New York
Hamport Zoon
New York Supreme Court
United Staten
City Ends Year With 3380 Cash Balance In Bank
City officials closed 1955 with a cash on hand of 3380 dollars and a plan to issue 1965 tax bills to industrial plants promptly. Council reconfirmed past appointees, named depositories for funds, and discussed parking meter changes along Boxt Park Place.
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Counnell
Robert Prica
Sitll
Roger Brown
Don Williams
Streets Department
Charles Thompson
Guy Abbey
Corry
Carl Smith
National Bank of
William Miller
Funch
Neil McKay
Te Realg and
Fort
Reseon
Counci
Thp Trance Diréular
Theodore Ewanson Jr
Swangon
Harley, Drake
Boxt Park Place
Villa
Stithloo
Smith
Federal payroll purge hits 8008 as security risks
Administration reports 8008 federal workers dropped from payroll for security concerns. Of the total, 2096 flagged as subversive, 3002 fired, while 0,000 listed as resigned pending final determinations. The figure equals about one tenth of one percent of roughly 2.9 million workers. Critics call it a numbers game as Congress prepares for closer scrutiny and a Senate inquiry is announced.
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Wash Bees
Congress
Olly JD. Johnson
Hoe
Senate Post Office
Nehru declines to join U N chief on Peiping mission
Indian Prime Minister Nehru refused Hammarskjold’s request that two senior Indian diplomats accompany him to Peiping saying India abstained on the General Assembly vote and cannot fully join the mission. Hammarskjold pressed for the release of American airmen held by the Reds as his party departed by government plane.
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Associated Press
New Delhi
Nehru
J. N
Dag Hammarskjold
Peiping
Tadia
General Assembly
Hammarskjold
U. N
Pis
Heiping
U. B
Reda
London
V. K. Khalina Menon
U.n.assembhy
N. R. Pillai
Indian Foreign Ministry
Krishna Menon
India
U.N
Newsten
Area home saved in fire near Fitch's Corners
Fast action by Glenn Jackman family saved their home from a fire New Year’s Day. Firemen misrouted to Beaverdam while a passerby relayed the Jackman residence near Fitch's Corners. Flames were confined to the first floor around a stove chimney. water doused promptly and damage estimated at 850 dollars. Public urged to call exact location when reporting fires to avoid delays.
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Glenn, Jackman Home
Glenn Jackman
Ltanford Howe Company
Jacianan
Fitch's Corners
Bigin
Ward Beaverdam
di Elgin
Two Airmen Die in Pennsylvania Plane Crash
Two officers of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard were killed Friday when their craft lost control and crashed on a farm. The victims were Capt. Ceed idol and three others, all attached to the Croatan BreSouraney unit.
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Zulimnopln Pa
We. Pennayivania Air National ‘Guard
Iran
Red Propaganda Warning From House Group
A congressional committee warns the world to resist Communist propaganda and prepare for armed aggression as Russia advances. It urges a bipartisan offensive, funding for Information Agency programs, and an international conference to isolate Moscow and end trade with Communist nations. The panel, led by Rep. Kersten, calls for strong U.S. action to combat the alleged conspiracy.
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Washington
Kremlin
United States
Kersten
Congress
United Nations
Russia
Two Drivers In Auto Crashes Over New Year Weekend
State Police reported two highway crashes over the New Year weekend injuring no one. Robert McGuire of Union City and Lawrence Aldrich of Waterford collided near Truon City on Route 6. McGuire was cited for failure to yield. A second crash four miles south of Spartansburg involved Wallace Theubert of Titusville and Betty Winter of Fredonia. Theubert was cited for rookiees operation. Damages totaled 550 dollars across both accidents.
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Robert McGuire
BB. 2
Union City
Lawrence Aldrich
B.D. 5
Waterford
Townline Fond
Truon City
McGuire
Aldrich
Spartansburg
Wallace ‘Pheubet
Titusvilla
Betty Win
Fredonia
Theubet
Pennsy to haul highway trailers February first
The Pennsy will begin rail trans port service for highway trailers between Philadelphia Chicago and York starting February 1. James M. Bytnen, PRR president, said the service will extend to all common truck trailers. The railroad currently runs carload service in the cities with PRR truck-trailers on flatcars.
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J Ame Pumladelphta
Pennsyvania/ Teathroad
Philadelphia
Chicago
York
James M. Bymnen
PUR
PRR
Congress Opens With Hope As Democrats Lead
Senators and representatives gathered in Washington for the new Congress amid optimism and election awareness. President Eisenhower plans to deliver the state of the union address after a Cabinet meeting and GOP leadership previews. House and Senate leadership will shift to Democrats, with Rayburn and Johnson in top posts, and party caucuses to name officers for the next two years.
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Eisenhower
Augus
Congress
Senate
House
Gapitel Hill
White House
Harry
Peter
Democratic
Repubcan
Wkely
Pera
Sam Rayburn
Texas
Joseph W. Martin
Lyndon B. Johnson
Bente
William F. Henowland
California
Martin
Enowland
Rayburn
Johnson
Cavcuses
Walter George
D-Ga
Senna Styles Bridges
Erie RR Engine Demolishes Car Near Columbus
Three Corry area girls driving home from Warren stalled on Erie Railroad tracks near Columbus on New Year’s Day as a fast freight approached. The vehicle struck by the engine was owned by Terress Kielat of Corry and driven by Rose Marie Davis of Corry with Darla Lille and Alisa Savio aboard. All occupants escaped injury though the rear wheels remained on the tracks until the train could not stop. State Police and train crews investigated the mishap as the girls attempted to move the car and lights were left on while two occupants went to fetch a tractor. The accident disrupted a New Year’s Eve party and left the group stranded until assistance arrived. The car was damaged beyond repair and the incident prompted a safety review.
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Corry
Warren
Terress Kielat
R. D
Rose Marie Davis
East
Fifth Street
Columbus
Miles Davis
Darla Lilie
East Church Street
Alisa Joan Savio
Pasengers
Miss Bavko
Sone
Christmas Tree Collection Program Announced
Walter Rous, superintendent of the streets department, announced a Christmas tree collection program. Residents may place their discarded trees curbside by 7 o clock tomorrow for pickup. program aims to clear streets and recycle the holiday debris.
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Walter Rous
Celebrants Keep Police Busy Here
New Year activity kept Corry police busy with several incidents. Shortly after 2 a m on New Year’s Day officers settled a sidewalk dispute on West Main Street as revelers quarrelled with a local resident. Around 11 p m on New Year’s Eve residents on Boat Street heard firecrackers and youths riding and throwing notemakers. a police search found no culprits. Early New Year’s Day officers calmed a family dispute at 123 Booth Second Avenue. Also, R Verne Mitchell, 69, retired Harris-Seybold Co president and board chairman, died in Canton Ohio on Saturday.
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Eldenly
Corry
West Main Street
John Hoacht
East Street
Wren
Booth Second Avenue
Canton
Ohio
R. Verne Mitchell
Harris Seybold Co
Corry Banks 73rd In State In Value Of Industrial
Corry ranked 73rd in Pennsylvania in value of industrial products with nine of its cities and boroughs reporting industrial production over 25 million dollars in 1963. Figures released by the Department of Internal Affairs list Northwest Pennsylvania communities with notable totals.
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Corry Banks
Corry
Pennsylvania
Department of Internal Affairs
Northwestert Penne
Sylvanias
Panama Mourns as Remon Slain. Arias Arrested
Former Panamanian president Arnulfo Arias is arrested in connection with the assassination of President Jose Antonio Remon. The predawn raid leaves multiple dead and wounded, including Remon’s bodyguard and an official, as Panamanian officials seek motive amid political turmoil.
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Panama
Arnulfo Arias
Ilast
Jose Antonio Remon
Hind
Remon Os
Usaasine
Remon
Arias
Boquette
Thers
Endon
Jony
Reman
Becrtt
Jorge Luks Altaco
Jett Reman
Inudera
United States
Paraitia
Aden
Perita
Secrat
Danilo Soum
Bousa
Alberto Te Dharien
Joaquin Borrell
Antonia Anguinoni
Cecilin
Miami
Florida
Leroy Collins
Fallahasses
Wusbitta
Open House At Hose Co. Draws Large Turnout
The Stoniwra code GMMA Hose Co. held its New Year Day open house with 170 of 220 members in attendance. Volunteers served a delicious dinner as the event kicked off the year, highlighting the organization’s annual public service.
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Hose Co
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