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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
1
With most tax appeal hearings unseen, citizens press for open sessions. The Board of Appeals, under scrutiny, conducts hearings in private rooms at Municipal Building raising concerns over public access and fairness.
Washington reports a somewhat softer stance on defense cuts as House leaders push for a strong national defense. President Eisenhower backs reduced personnel and aims for a military strength around 2.86 million by June 1956, with adjustments to the 1966 target and Army reductions likely. The administration and lawmakers stress rapid readiness to deter Communist aggression and maintain global security.
Weather observations show rain totaling .80 inch began around noon and continued through the night. Temperatures ranged from a high near 53 to a low around freezing, with mud and slick roads feared in Gerry.
Wallace Bauter, an employee of the Quality Cam grocery store chain, had been noted manager of the Quality Master Market of North Center atrest. Mr. Sauter, who comes to Corry from Sheffield, had previously been fuspcinted with atoras at Emporium and Kane. He plans to move to Cove ry in the near future. Glenn Middleton has been retained by the firm to manage its outlet. at the corner of First avenue and, Weal Pinnewnt.
Protesters fill the Municipal Building as the Tax Revision and Appeals Board hears 20 residents railing against alleged unequal assessments. Dr J Guy Butters cites brick home bias and tripled value. Norman Edinger seeks equalization and withdraws figures. The board, hearing closed to the public, will mail verdicts later. attendees list includes Desmond, Davis, Webber, Schaub, Kerstetter and others. Also noted two Bradford youths held for questioning in an Ohio service station burglary.
Dag Hammarskjold and Chou En Lai hold a first formal parley in Peiping about 11 imprisoned Americans. The two leaders met from morning until 6 30 p m Peiping time with a follow up at 3 p m tomorrow. Hammarskjold aims to conclude talks this weekend and return to the United States.
New officers were elected at noon yesterday at the Hotel Corry. Edward Crapser Jr becomes president with Kenneth R. Benson as vice president Carl Anthony as treasurer and George Orcutt as secretary. Orcutt continues as secretary. Previous officers included James Gartig Grapier and Charles Bracken in leading roles.
Queen of Bermuda rescues all 10 crew from the foundering Student Prince north of Bermuda after a distress radio message. Coast Guard New York confirms arrival of details from air patrol and reports lifeboat failure as the vessel breaks up. Oil field operator Daniel Archibald MacDougal, 89, dies in Coral Gables after long Florida and Texas career.
Two premature infants born within three days of each other at Corry Memorial Hospital survived after critical early weights of two pounds were reached, with doctors using special formulas and feeding tubes in a groundbreaking care approach. The Warner and Markley babies, discharged at about five pounds, are among the smallest survivors in local hospital records.
Police investigate two overnight burglaries in Carry city as Carncke's service station on East Main and Holton's Dairy Bar on East Columbus report loot. A 1200 pound safe was forced open with attempts at back entry and a skeleton key used to gain access.
Senator Daniel and 25 lawmakers back a resolution to force a Senate vote on a new investigation into Army major Peress. The case centers on his promotion and discharge after he invoked the Fifth Amendment amid questions about communist ties. The Army disclosed another officer, John J. McManus, has applied for a return to duty while the Pentagon faces pressure for full disclosure.
Police questioned at least 70 suspects in the gang style murder of President Jose Antonio Remon. A U S citizen Martin Lipstein the described New York school teacher was detained at the Panama airport 24 hours after the slaying and Arias foe of Remon was moved to national guard headquarters in Chiriqui. Authorities said murder weapons were Ger man made Schmeisser machine guns once confiscated from Arias. Lipstein had sailed from Vera Cruz to Panama via Mexico and Venezuela. He was educated at the University of Southern California and taught in Los Angeles.
President Eisenhower urged bipartisan harmony as he addressed the 84th Congress, calling both parties on trial in defending peace and freedoms. He noted a good prosperity outlook, rising business activity, and record post tax incomes while warning of Soviet military strength and the danger of a nuclear holocaust.
Former Erie mayor Thomas Platley pleaded guilty to oath violation and conspiracy in a $20 million gambling ring. He drew 1 to 9 years in the Allegheny County Workhouse and a $1500 fine. Also: Stanley Schwartz and Jack Martin received mirrored sentences and fines.
AP reports Washington residents urge immediate action on a severe school shortage. In London a US Air Force 604 Skymaster caught fire during a ground incident at Northolt Airport injuring one person and leaving two others unhurt. In Witteburgh Governor Kent George M Leader vows to reform planning and grant new direct powers to government agencies.
New York stocks tumble as the Federal Reserve tightens margin requirements to 10 percent. The Dow Jones average falls to 162.40, a 2.4 percent drop, with big declines in Republic Steel Kennecott Copper and Du Pont. Brokers note the market overextended since November and call for a correction.
Aliens living in the Corry district were advised to report their address to the Immigration and Naturalization Service via the local port. Reports must be submitted through the post office. failure to register may lead to custody and possible deportation.
Julius Johnson a Houston physician who practiced transgender medicine before retiring eight years ago died yesterday at age 97. He was a longtime medical figure in the city and contributed to early discussions on gender health care.
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