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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1956

Page

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Republicans Push 3 Percent Sales Tax to Break Tax Deadlock

Harrisburg leaders press for a 3 per cent sales tax and a 1 per cent increase in corporate income tax as a solution to a 13 month tax stalemate. Governor Lender proposes a bipartisan 80 50 plan combining both levies with each side bearing half the revenue need. The dispute pits sales tax advocates against income tax supporters with no compromise in sight.

Associated Press Harrisburg Senate Democratic House Dent

Neighbor helps halt home fire at Loomis residence

An unidentified neighbor used a fire extinguisher to fight a blaze at the Homer Loomis home on Route 6 west of Corry. Firemen from Corry battled flames for about 20 minutes before containing the fire to a front room and roofline. Damage estimated at $200. cause listed as an overheated chimney.

Homer Loomis Corry Stanford Hose Company Ray Laurie Loomis

Thirteen Killed In Pa Accidents In Week

Thirteen people died in Pennsylvania accidents this week across fires motor vehicle crashes a fall and a shooting. Four deaths occurred Saturday night at a home in Parks Nice near Chester involving Donna Kalinowski and her brothers Daniel and Raymond plus an aunt Eilon Mo Laughlin. Police believe poisoning or smoke caused the fatalities as the group slept with little chance to escape. Other victims died in separate house fires and a vehicle collision during the period.

Eisenhower Seeks Balanced Budget With 1957 Surplus Outlook

President Eisenhower sent a balanced budget to Congress forecasting a $66.2 billion revenue total and a $66.8 billion spending plan for the year starting July 1. The proposal anticipates a $437 million surplus in 1957 and notes defense increases, with a call to avoid tax cuts if debts rise.

Eisenhower On Ballot In New Hampshire Primary

President Eisenhower faces a possible ballot placement in New Hampshire after official notice of his name being on the primary ballot. White House aides signal a decision on running again may come within days. Local officials report petitions filed by Maurice Grant and others to back Eisenhower’s candidacy, while Gov. Lane Dwinell notes no final decision has been made. Billy Graham departs for a month in India.

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Corry Boy 12 Admits Series Of Church Thefts

A 12 year old Corry boy confessed to a string of church burglaries and home entries. He led police to evidence at several sites and described how he gained access, implicating his involvement across multiple incidents. The youth was held for further juvenile authorities as the case continued.

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Police Here Nab Three Motorists

Police cited three motorists for motor vehicle code violations during last evening. George Gon, David R. Fox, and MP Meakiewicz faced charges as they traveled through North Center and West Smith areas. Greene was stopped for driving with an improper license and a car with no够 license, and a vehicle without a valid headlight was noted.

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Hoover Urges Administrative Vice President to Ease Presidency

Former President Herbert Hoover urged Congress to authorize an administrative vice president to handle executive chores. He testified before a Government Operations subcommittee led by Senator Kennedy to reduce presidential workload and improve policy preparation. Hoover said the role would coordinate 65 independent agencies and lessen burdens on the presidency.

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France Faces Deep Split as Old Allies Rift Further

In a fractured party scene, the Radical Socialist Committee fails to reconcile former prime minister Mendes-France allies with the current leadership. The vote widens the rift between Meniles-Krange and Faure, triggering expulsions and talk of new elections amid party discipline disputes.

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Car Strikes Sparta Man Near Church

A Spartansburg man, George Manutkiewicz, 14, suffered a compound fracture and other injuries after a collision with a trailer at Main Street near Holy Trinity church. The driver Burl Roberts of Eldred Township remained at the scene as state police investigated. The injured man was taken to Memorial Hospital Corry in serious condition.

Spartansburg Mart Corry Memorial Hospital George Mazirkiewicz Clear Lake Ners Eldred War Fen County Roberts Spartarburg Manutkiewicz Gospel Tabernacle Main Street Route 77 Sparanasburg Richard L. Witmer Torney and Hays Richard Hays Smbus Andrew Boythe Vic Uim Corry Maxuitewler Platt Mill Ishermen Spartansburg

Three Die in Two Pittsburgh Fires

In Pittsburgh three people died in two fires. Mrs Porlou Travillion 34 and her son Gary were victims along with Loli Travillon age 2 hospitalized burn injuries. Two Travillion children were unaccounted for but thought at school. Marie Pet Heard 80 perished in a third floor apartment. James Gaidborn and wife and their week-old son escaped from a basement unit. Three other families nearby were driven from their residences as flames spread.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Porlou ‘Travillion Gary Loli Marie Pet James Gaidborn Une Maine Travillion West End

Plane narrowly averts crash at Huntington Airport

Eastern Airlines Silver Falcon with 32 passengers and crew of three left the runway at Huntington Airport during a routine landing on packed snow. The twin-engine plane skidded off the edge into scrub about 60 feet below the runway but all aboard escaped injury. Passengers continued to their destinations.

Eastern Airlines Huntington W. Va

Walkout Staged By 300 Truck Drivers

Three hundred truck drivers staged a winter walkout halting coal and fuel oil deliveries in New York City. The stoppage disrupted essential supplies as unions and employers clashed over pay and hours amid ongoing energy shortages.

Wuetke Arek New York City

Foreign Policy Emerges as Top Political Issue for Dulles

Washington has foreign policy rising as a key political issue with Secretary of State Dulles potentially campaigning. Critics from Democrats and British press question his war avoidance remarks while Nixon Stevenson and Blassen defend policy. The debate centers on Indochina and the Formosa area and the administration's handling of foreign affairs.

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Flood Threat Mounts as Yuba City Braces for Deluge

Flooding looms along the Feather River near Yuba City as a hastily built Shanghai Bend levee may fail. Evacuations spread to Olivehurst and Arbeya as Bear River backed up, with total deaths reaching 62 and property losses around half a billion dollars.

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Sun Shines on Pleasant Weekend Weather

Weekend featured bright sun and mild temps with highs around 24 to 37 degrees. Crowds gathered at Mead Park rink for skating while evenings cooled. a Weather Bureau forecast calls for windy, colder Tuesday with lows near 18 degrees.

Mead Parle Mehay Benialler Esilin

Fire damages Reformed Church in Bharpsburg

A blaze heavily damaged the Reformed Church in Bharpsburg today with losses estimated at $20,000. Two officers spotted the fire, triggered the alarm, and firefighters from nearby units responded to the scene. The building had just begun decor renovations and was to host services and a youth meeting yesterday.

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Steals Tools at Two Garages Involving City Service Stations

Police report thefts at Wiggers Garage and another East South Street service station. About twenty small tools were taken Friday around noon, with the items later found missing from both shops. An apparent miscommunication led workers to assume the other had borrowed the tools. One unknown suspect was linked to the Van Clue station incident.

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O Keefe Pleads Guilty in Brink's Robbery Case

Joseph J. Keele 47 pleaded guilty in Superior Court to armed robbery in the Brink's case. The 1.21 million bullion theft was described as the largest on record. O Keefe faced the judge Daniel D O’Brien. arraignment proceeded three minutes.

O'Keefe Superior Court Daniel D. O'Brien Garrett A Byriye Wniotine

Eisenhower proposes budgets urge debt cut before tax cuts

President Eisenhower sent to Congress a balanced spending plan for the current and coming year calling for debt reduction ahead of tax slashes. The budget projects 66.1 billion in revenue next year with a potential surplus, amid higher federal spending and new appropriations totaling over 86 billion dollars.

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Corry High Band Members Shine In Northwestern Festival

Corryites placed highly at a regional concert with members from the Norhwesterny District band. Downey won first chair trumpet, Bondsley second chair, Doyle second chair bass trombone under Walter Bowler, director Ther a College band. The program opened with the SPMEA salute to the Pennsylvania Music Education Association.

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