Decisive Phase in War Prep and Flood Control Dams
The article discusses the expected rapid shift to weapons production in a nuclear conflict, with the U S Air Force readying plants to meet demand within two to three months. It also outlines flood control efforts, highlighting California’s dam and canal plans to move northern surplus water southward, including Oroville’s protection and projected nationwide spending. A separate note in Hinton West Virginia reports a man admitting ownership of a severed hand found on a street.
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United States
United States Air Force
California
New England
Missouri Valley
Middle West
Uhoredima
Oroville
Feather River
Marysville
Yau City
Corry Nostalgia: 1996 Snapshots and Local News
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recounts a frayed ice accident on North Center Street injuring Mrs. W. H. Ranck, and notes on the Traction Building sale to New York interests with plans for a restaurant. Health officials report fewer communicable diseases after Christmas, while a Civil Service Board is reorganized and hospital service data for December is released. Robert Newell suffers a minor head injury from a mishap in Montgomery Ward's money exchange.
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Traction
Stora, N. Reich Company
Bell Telephone Exchange
New York
Reloh Company
Robert ©. Newell
Montgomery Ward and Company
How Smart Are You Surreal Events and National Importance Test
A quirky prompt tests readers on seven trivia items about surreal events and national issues. It references a riddle about a man who hung a note in his garage and the dog pulling down a mystery item, with remarks about Dr James A Nai smith and a misread joke.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Europe
Amin
Englind
U.S
James A. Naismith
Wee
Grace Kelly Finds Love With Prince Rainier at Second Sight
Grace Kelly describes meeting Prince Rainier in Monte Carlo last May as not dating him then, but Christmas Week brought love at second sight and a proposal after her father's consent. The couple, 26 and 32, announced plans to marry after Easter, with wedding details to be decided post April 1.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Grace Kelly
Prine Rainier
Uetrexm
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Philadelphia
Prince Rainier
Rugeell Austin
Margate
N. J
Miss Kelly
Austins
Kelly Homie
Rainier
Prince
Hollywood
Florida
New York
Senorita Orgelein Levi Castille
Follett Estate Case Leaves $8,000 To Widow
Hazen C Follett 87 of AD 3 died December 26 leaving an estate valued at $8000 in personal property within Wayne Township. His wife Maude Follett is named administrator in the Wayne County register of wills filing.
Former Corryite Dies In Washington
Mrs Milan Williams a 44 year old Corry native died in a Washington DC hospital after being brought to the city from her home. Born September 3, 1911 in Corry she later moved with her husband about twenty years ago. Survived by husband two sons Jack and Walter two daughters Patricia and Laura one brother Paul French of Corry mother Mrs John Swan father George French and three nephews Funeral services will be held at the Lee Funeral Home in Washington.
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Corry
John Swan
George French
Washington
The
Lee Funeral Home
South Penn Oil Plans 56 Wells in Bradford Field
George J. Hanks president of South Penn Oil says the firm will drill 56 wells in the Bradford Field this year with no rise in daily production. Contracts were awarded to clean out and rework 60 old wells. He notes limited crude output in 1958 from 106 wells under contract and predicts activity in Lelby and Benezette gas fields may repeat this year in Allegheny state portion. The Lena Lockwood No 1 wildcat near Bradford flowed 8.5 million cubic feet daily after capping at 3,755 feet, drilled by Felmont Oil Corp. Felmont has large acreage near 8,500 acres held by South Penn.
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Wee Ee Con Eenl Company
Bradford
George J. Hanks
Hanks
Lelby
Benezette
Allegheny State
Felmont Ol! Corporation
Felmont
South Penn
City Health Dept to Work With New County Unit
City Solicitor Gerald Weber said the city health department can operate harmoniously with the new county health unit. He, labor leader Lew Jenkins, and City Health Director Dr. Felix Shubert will meet tomorrow with city council members to discuss future status and a possible city county contract for health services.
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City Health Department
Gerald Weber
Weber
Lew Jenkins
New County Health Board
Felix Shubert
Infant Alsdorf Dies At Hospital
Infant Janes Kevin Ausgort Alsdorf, son of Marion and Maud Potter Alsdorf of Spartansburg R D 1, died at birth in Corry Memorial Hospital Saturday evening. Survived by parents, sister Jean, brothers Joe and Jerry, grandparents Mr and Mrs Paul Porter of Corry and Mrs Ethel Alsdorf. Prayer service held at Torrey and Hays Funeral Home Spartansburg with Rev Floyd Martin. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Union City. Also notes tin production figures for 1800 and 1953.
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Janes Kevin Ausgort
Marion
Maud Potter Alsdorf
Spartansburg
Corry Memorial Hospital
Jean
Joe
Jerry
Paul Porter
Corry
Ethel Alsdorf
Torrey and Hays Funeral Home
Floyd Martin
Evergreen Cemetery
Union City
Port Aid Bill Up To Leader
Erie bill seeks 1.7 million dollars in state funds for the port and will be sent to Gov. George Leader this week. The measure now allows 400,000 in local matching funds to be provided by the city, county, or residents, with Gov. Davlin signaling possible action and a sponsor not yet named.
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Erie
George Leader
General Assembly
Gerald Weber
Arthur Gardner
Weber
William Davin
Francis A. Pitkin
State Planning Board
Daylin
Rasselas Brown Wins Train Race at YMCA Event
About 100 spectators watched the Wright School gym as Rasselas Brown Jr. won the grand championship in a YMCA train racing contest. Arthur Butters took the 10 years and under prize, while George Reagle and Carolyn Burgess earned titles in older groups. Judges were John East and Lt. Walter Crouch, with Jerome Davis announcing and Howard Hutzelman scoring.
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YMCA
Wright School
Rasselas Brown Jr
Arthur Butters
Gary Counasse
Brown
James Roberts
Robert Reagle
Carolyn Burgess
Jean Reagle
Rasselas Brown &J
Dr. J. Guy Butters
Arthur O. Burgess
John East
Walter Crouch
Jerome Davis
Howard Hutzelman
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Corry Journal
West South Street
Corey Evening Journal
George R. Sample
Vance ‘Allen
Bottinelli-Imball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Michigan
Squire
Mortgage & Bond
Detroit
Chamber of Com
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Newwa
Carry
Hinton
W. Va
W. H. Ranck
North Center Strees
North Center Street
Civ
W. W. Graham Howard J. Sheen
J. J. Splnimann
Carry Hospial
Ethel Cole
the Tiviniblee Chonpagnes
Tha Fhe Golegnee
Luton Iskong
Plelong
Whrerands Aamaciird
Rayburn
Sam Ray
Oaklay
Senate
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Women’s Democratic Club
NG Sam
Communtara
U. S
International
South Penn Oil
Wayne Township
Alsdorf
Hammond
Eagle Street
Dial
Elmview Jersey Dairy
TOF
Valuim
TOF Rapale
Olds
Oldsmobile
Wiggers Garage, Inc
East South St
Dan Datley
Oldsmobue
Nbooty
Aah
Rasselas Brown
All-Way Electric Service Company
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