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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1955

Page

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Peace Efforts Step Up in Costa Rica War

A five nation OAS commission arrives in Panama to investigate Costa Rica fighting as the United States orders Pacific observation flights to halt air raids. Nicaraguan President Somoza denies backing rebels while Costa Rica’s Piqueres suspends civil rights amid widespread air attacks on multiple towns.

Commission San Jose Costa Rica United States State Department Washington I I U. S Organization of American States OAS Oas-Awad-Due Bazi Joani Papama Costa Ries Jose Piqueres Nicaragua Anastasio Romon Managua Somoza Piqueres Somora Fucan Pigueres Sandove Queres Soma Nicaragusa For Eign von Coste

Candidates Named For Corry Chamber Directors

A slate of candidates for three year terms on the Corry Chamber of Commerce board was announced. Nominees include Averett Johnson Olin Bracken Jr Dr Moxie Amy Robert Galbreath Wilbur Rickers Wayne Arters Thomas Cragg and Roy Teed. Nominations were selected by the nominating committee and may be proposed by the membership in writing.

C. of C Corry Chamber of Commerce Digplomare Averett Johnson Olin Bracken Jr Dr. Moxie Amy Robert Galbreath Wilbur Rickers Wayne Arters

Erie Oilman Plans Five Million Dollar Countersuit

An Erie oilman said he will file a five million dollar countersuit against the Ken ta Gas and Oil Co. John A. McQuire of Coral Gables Fla accused the firm of using abusive process to seize rights to land. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected the firm’s bid claiming a one million dollar gas well was drilled on leased property.

Erie Associated Press Kenta Gas & ON Co John A. McQuire Coral Gables Fla Erie Times Pennsylvania Supreme Court

Governor Kennon Addresses Highway Financing Conference

Gov. Robert Kennon told the national highway financing conference that taxpayers will fund road construction with gasoline taxes, favoring roads over other uses. He supported the Clay committee’s plan for a 1 trillion dollar interstate network, funded largely by federal bonds, while states would build and maintain their own highways.

Associated Frep Washington Conference On Robert T .Rennon Louisiana Kennon U. S. Chamber of Commerce Lucius D. Clay Eisenhower Clay Federal Highway Corporation Governors’ Council Union Clay Committee Lousian Ita

Tribute to Graziani as Roman crowds mourn ex marshal

In Rome 100000 mourners gathered for the funeral of ex marshal Rodolfo Graziani after an ulcer operation. The denart lion of fascism died Tuesday at Roman points and his burial drew one of the largest crowds in the country since World War I.

Graziant Roms Rodolfo Graziani Mussolini Denert Lion Fundam

Mendes France And Adenauer Set Talks On Postwar Spin

French Premier Mendes France departs for West Germany to discuss postwar differences with Chancellor Adenauer. In Rome he seeks backing for a seven nation arms pool within WEU and gains on economic issues with Italy and West Germany. A Paris WEU meeting looms as Bonn pledges limited cooperation while preserving German armament rights.

Dy Associated Press Rome Pierre Mendes-France West Germany Konrad Adenauer Trian Pupport Mario Scelba Mendes-France Ttallin Germany WEU Paris France Italy Netherlands Britain Belgium Luxemrbourg Bonn Hus Waldt

Corry Residents Awarded In Auto Collision Verdict

A jury awarded three Corry residents a total of 3248 for injuries in an auto crash involving Betty Lou West and Herbert Yosten. Plaintiffs Nancy Gordon and her father Burch Gordon receive 2500 and 479 respectively, with John J. Wells listed at 3270. Alfred Dorman, head of the U S wholesale Grocers Association, dies in Statesboro Georgia.

Corry Mirs Nancy Gordon Burch Gordon John J. Wells Lsted Herbert ‘Yosten R. D. L. Harbar Creek Betty Lou West Wells Miss West Yosten Statesboro Alfred Dorman U. S Wholesale Grocers Association Georgin

Police report highlights two way radio use in year

Police Chief Harley Drake releases yearly report showing the city police two way radio linked station to patrol car, with 938 calls last seven months. The document details crime and arrest totals, overtime parking violations, and state vehicle code violations, plus auto thefts and battery cases.

Eavy Harley Drake Drake Isecnion Iso

Dulles Reports To Senate Group On World Problems

Senator Sparkman says Dulles briefing on the Formosa pact offers a safeguard against U S involvement in war. He notes the U S Formosa Treaty commits to meet common danger from a Chinese attack and to respond in defense of Formosa and the Pescadores Islands.

Dulles Senate Group Associated Frees Washington Spavieman D-Alas Chiang Kai-shek Chiang George U. S.formoss Sparkman China Republic of China Senate Foreign Reloons Repul U. S.formosa Formosa Pescadores Islands U. 8

Mrs. Pearl Marsh Hurt in Fall on Icy Street

Mrs. Pearl E Marsh 74 of 424 North Center street fractured her left hip in a fall on an icy street in front of her home. She was returning from leaving her home at 730 pm with Mrs Frank G Whiteley when she slipped near 1205 Whitestreet. A blanket was placed on the ground, Marsh was moved to her porch and an ambulance took her to Corry Memorial Hospital where she is listed in fair condition.

Corryite Pearl E. Marsh North Center Street

Corry Mayor to Receive Honor at Potato Growers Banquet

Corry Mayor East Cherry will be named honorary Mayor of Potato City at a banquet in Coudersport, honoring Fred E. Hofman of Sunbury who has served as mayor and will induct Cherry as successor. Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower of Penn State will speak before more than 500 attendees celebrating Penn State research and the university centennial.

Cherry Coudersport Potter County Pennsylvania Co-operative Potato Growers Fred E. Hofman Sunbury Alfaira Potato Growery Association Thin Evenng The State University Fenn State

Tragic midair collision kills 16 near Cincinnati

A twin airliner collision near the Ohio River left 16 dead when the TWA Martin Sky Van and a privately owned twin crashed on snow covered hillsides. Both aircraft fell about a half mile apart, with no survivors. The pilot of the private plane reportedly did not file a flight plan.

Burlington Bay Greater Cincinnati TWA Martin Sky+ Avnar Olfielmatl Dayton Cleveland Ohio Porsons Ultlitex Ohio River Lewis Reingold Pittsburgh Aviation Civil Astonmatics Administration DPI CAA

City Parking Meters Hit New Revenue High in 1984

Parking meter receipts rose to 15 705.55 from 244 meters citywide in 1984 amid rising yearly totals since 1960. August led months for receipts, with notable declines and shifts in monthly totals influenced by weather and shopping trends.

George Mulderick National ‘Bank of

City escapes brunt of new snowstorm

Corry last night escaped the brunt of a manowstorm which struck this section. More than nine inches reported in the Weatfield area and strong winds piled it up in drifts more than two feet deep in spots. Locally the fall measured little more than an inch. The snow clad roads by evening turned highways into ice slickways. Police marveled there were no serious accidents reported. The weatherman predicts more snow for tonight.

Eisenhower Seen Reluctant Candidate for 1956 Run

Several Republican senators say President Eisenhower appears reluctant to seek a second term but could be convinced before the 1955 GOP convention. Monroney bets against Eisenhower. Humphrey calls speculation premature as Eisenhower remains noncommittal at a news conference.

GOP Monroney Ike Associated Frew Washington Eisenhower Sen D-Okia Humphrey DeMinn Truman Isenhower Nwa Carlson R-Kan Bender Ohio Watking Utah Allott R-Cole Cultford Case Eisen~hower

Noel Field to stay in Hungary with wife officials say

Noel Field and his wife have decided to forsake the United States and remain in Communist Hungary. Officials expect his brother Hermann to return home soon.

U. S Hermann Associated Press Washington Noel Field State Department United States Hungary Field Budapest U.S Christian M. Ravndal Department Henry Suydam Noel Comunist Poland U. 8 Switzerland Cleveland Reds Beng Communista Reda Europe Nol Horta Suydam

Start Work On Studio For WOTR

Workmen begin remodeling the Corry Bay area office on North Center Street to house studio facilities for the radio station WOTT. The project targets completion by February 15 with an indefinite opening date. The owner operator is Rennekeam.

Yacemon Corry Bay Inga Dhown North Center Tim Axnet Usted Na Living Rennekeam

Four Year Extension of Draft Measure Sought by Ike

Sen Meade Wis warned the Army promoted corporal a doctor who invoked the Fifth Amendment on questions about communism. Hours later the Army said Marvin Belsky promotion was canceled and his commander reprimanded. McCarthy tied Belsky to Maj Irving Peress and sought an Army report. Belsky, on the Med Corps staff at Murphy General Hospital Massachusetts, had been on leave until January 19.

Noz Washington Sen. Mearethy R-Wis Army Pfe Marvin Belsky McCarthy Irving Peress Medien Murphy General Hospital Wal‘ham Mass Waltham Arthur J. Red Tadd

Eisenhower seeks draft extension pay rise for servicemen

President Eisenhower asked Congress to extend the draft law four years and raise pay for career servicemen while creating a powerful military reserve. He argued for a selective pay increase and a broad reserve program to ensure a strong posture in peacetime and in potential all out war.

Associated Pres Washington Eisenhower Congress Pregent Priograd Pentagon Nik Montha Pion

Union Ends Walkout With Stores in Pittsboro

Workers at five downtown department stores end a 13 percent one day strike after accepting a new contract. The agreement provides a five cent hourly pay increase, effective February 14, and wage reopeners.

Pittsboro Mempers Lindowin

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