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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1955
Page
1
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Paris reports six nations including West Germany Britain Italy Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg study a new French plan to pool arms and cops for a West European defense. The memo from Prime Minister Mendes France outlines three main proposals including a two year transition to a permanent pool an international board decisions by two thirds majority and a standardized armament program. The plan envisions an international Pentagon like body arming WEU troops and coordinating with the United States and Canada.
Warren County residents must register next Tuesday and Wednesday January 11 and 12 at volunteer fire department stations in Youngsville Tidjoute Corydon Kinmall Sheffield Humwll Sugar Grove Pleasant Township North Warren Clarendon Bear Lake and Columbus to receive federal surplus foods. Registration runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Income limits per household size determine eligibility, and distribution centers will be ready by early February.
The Corry area saw 105 people register for work in December, down 20 from November, per Paul Beasley. Active files reached 750 with 275 females and 230 veterans. 28 job openings were listed, 21 referrals made, 20 placements achieved across clerical, service, semi skilled, and unskilled roles. December claims rose to 948 and total weeks to 1,954. 25 claims were denied for various reasons.
Formosa reports renewed Chinese Communist artillery against Nationalist Quemoy and Litou island groups. Amoy and Tateng shells were fired at Quemoy, with eight at Twayu and 26 at Toumen Inland. An old woman died and a schoolhouse was destroyed amid the bombardment.
The 1954 report of the Stanford Hose Company was released by Fire Chief Ray Lautie ahead of a City Council presentation. It records 69 alarms, 57 within the city and 12 outside, with $39,390 total losses. City calls included residences, tar kettles, and other incidents. out-of-town calls covered farms and churches. The company also aided in civil defense and events, including 18 on duty for an Erie evacuation and support at a Rod and Gun Club show.
John R. Torquate of Johnstown to serve as Secretary of Labor and Industry in Gov elect George M. Leader's cabinet. Allan Bulnowe named executive director of the Employment Security Bureau. Torquate, 40, previously Cumbria County probation officer and ex secretary of the State Workmen's Compensation Board. William D. Thomas to be secretary of property and alrptles over the weekend. Eleven cabinet posts announced. seven remain to be filled.
The IRS says about 100000 persons could save on their income tax by correcting a printed form 1084 error. The mistake affects two groups: workers over 60 who earned over 900 dollars last year and retirees with retirement income over 1200 dollars plus some tax exempt annuity income. The error allows using 1200 dollars as the retirement income credit basis.
The Board of Tax Revision and Appeals heard 40 appeals in a night session led by Melvin S. Cobbett acting as agent in 12 cases. Properties cited include several mercantile downtown sites on North Center street and others on East Main and East South streets. The hearing began at 7 pm and public access was allowed, with the board plans to resume consideration Monday after a pause.
AP dispatch reports renewed talks between U N secretary-general Hammarskjold and Premier Chow Meng-tse in Tokyo over the 11 U S airmen shot down in Korea. No progress or stalemate noted. Hammarskjold plans to brief UN headquarters and may depart for Hong Kong early next week.
In Cleveland amid grief and hope Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard faces his mother’s suicide while under observation in jail. His wife Marilyn’s murder verdict and ongoing appeals, with legal maneuvers by attorney Corrigan, frame a tense fight over his life sentence and potential clemency or release pending appeal.
A 1yearold Oil City woman suffered second and third degree burns to 16 percent of her body when her house dress caught fire while she was dressing the baby. She remained in critical condition at Oil City Hospital hours after the incident, which occurred about 11 a m as neighbors and family aided.
Shareholders of the Corry Savings and Loan Association received notices for the annual meeting of stockholders to be held January 24 at the North Center. Proxy cards were issued asking shareholders to name a representative for the rural meeting at 7 30 p m. Yearly reports and business matter will come before the group and a minor amendment will be voted on.
Police were called to the Europies Hotel on East Main Street at 5 10 AM to investigate a possible break in. Louis Gerzina said a door between the bar and kitchen was open after he locked it at 2 AM, but hotel staff later found an employee had risen early and left the door ajar after checking the furnace. Officers reported no further information on the two other break ins being investigated.
In Follansbee West Virginia the steel plant will remain for at least three years after 47 minority stockholders and townspeople blocked a sale. The plant employs about 1,700 people and supports the local economy of a 4,500 population. A daylong celebration marked the victory, preserving paydays and community life amid fears of ghost town conditions. Palm Springs California mourns the death of townscion Netcher, 61, linked to a Chicago dynasty and former spouse of Constance Taitridge.
Two U S prisoners William T Mur chuck and John H Noble released in Berlin after years in Soviet jails. Mur chuck from Brackenridge Pennsylvania and Noble from Carrott Ohio were taken for medical exams by Army doctors. The U S Embassy in Moscow had pressed for their freedom while the status of William Verdine remains unclear.
Babson urges investors to inspect so called worthless stock certificates before discarding them. He notes most such certificates are old mining outfits with little or no value, and advises checking with a banker rather than relying on family opinions.
Washington reports final approval of Major Irving Peress’s honorable discharge came from Army Counselor John G. Adams and deputy chief of staff Gen. Walter T. Weible. The Army’s chronology cites disloyal and subversive concerns but says discharge was fastest way to remove him amid questions. McCarthy plans new hearings and subpoenas targeting Army officials cited in the record.
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