U S Rushes Four Planes To Aid Costa Rica War
U S Air Force pilots rushed four World War II era fighter planes to Costa Rica to bolster government forces against rebels. Costa Rican pilots will operate the planes, with the OAS approving the aid amid accusations Nicaragua stoked the uprising. Front-line fighting persisted near Liberia and Santa Rosa as civilians fled and casualties mounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Prean
Lafion
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
OAS
Figueres
Banta Rosa
Costa Mica
W. Dectalve
Forven
Santa Rosa
Possons
Jose Piqueres
Liberia
Oscar Cordero
bin Jose
Platt
Bint Rosa Sven
Quialtely
Our Teyor
San Jose Hospital
Noine
Gunta Rosa
PAT
Anastasio Somoan
Gonte Rion
Revatt
Lender Signals $400-$500 Million Pennsylvania Tax Plan
Gov elect George M. Lender said Pennsylvania needs 400 to 500 million dollars in new taxes over the next two years to fund state government. He urged bi partisan support in a divided 1955 Legislature, noting Democrats hold the House and Republicans the Senate with a one vote margin. He warned cooperation is required to pass any tax program and acknowledged the hurdle of securing 26 Senate votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
George M. Lender
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Conjuncion
Sheppard Case Before 3 Judges
Three appellate judges weighed requests by defense attorney William Corrigan for bail and a further stay of Dr Saim Wel Sheppard’s life sentence. Corrigan cited criminologist Paul Kirk of the University of California. Sheppard has been jailed since his December 21 conviction for second degree murder in Marilyn Card’s bludgeoning. A stay expires Wednesday, with potential transfer to Ohio Penitentiary unless the court grants another stay. Judges adjourned without ruling and indicated they would announce plans tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Prem Cleveland
Saim- Wel Hy Sheppard
William J. Corrigan
Bay Village
Oateopath
Sheppard
Corrigan
Paul Kirk
Blochemiat
School of Criminology
University of Galifornia
Cuyahoga County
Edward Blythin
Ohio
Columbus
Ex City Woman to Serve Leader as Secretary
A former Corry resident active in Pennsylvania Democratic politics will serve as private secretary to Gov. George Lestler after inauguration. Miss Mary Ressler, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Martin Ressler, will begin her duties Wednesday. She has deep ties to Corry, studied at St Edward's High School and Mercyhurst College, and previously worked in Harrisburg Democratic headquarters and for Genevieve Blatt.
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Corry
Pennsylvania
Earle
George Lestler
Mary Reassler
Lender
Miss Ressler
Martin Ressler
Unis City
St. Edward
Snowstorm Rules Corry District With Deep New Cover
A fresh snowstorm dumped over seven inches on Corry area with an additional inch after midnight Sunday. Weather Observer George Mulder says one inch fell Saturday, three and a half more Saturday night and early Sunday morning. City and state plows kept streets and highways in excellent shape, aiding churchgoers and daily travel. No traffic accidents were reported, and weather officials predict cloudy, cold conditions tomorrow.
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Corry Distriet
George Mulder
Tek
City Afrerta
Corry
Two More Appointed To Liquor Board in Harrisburg
Governor-elect Gorge M. Leader named John Rice of Gettysburg and Don ald Allen Beheny of Lebanon to the Liquor Control Board as part of a Democratic reorganization. The board now includes Chairman Frederick Gelder and David R. Perry, tightening the group.
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Harrisburg
Elee Gorge M
John 5. Rice
Gettysburg
Donald Allen Beheny
Lebanon
Liquor Control Board
Bard
Chaiiininn Frederick
Tgelder
David R. Perry
Five Sets Of Twins Born In Corry District In 1954
A report by local registrar Sidney A. Hinton shows five sets of twins were born in Corry district during 1954, with only one male among the 401 births. The district includes Corry Elgin and Wayne and Concord Townships, and Corry led with 469 births. There were 139 deaths, most in Corry, with Wayne and Concord townships recording some births and deaths. Principal causes included heart disease, vascular and renal diseases, cancer, and accidents of pregnancy.
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Corry
Sidney A. Hinton
Elgin
Wayne and
Concord
Wiston
Wayne
Con Cord
Tiene
Sted
Pheither
Concord Township
Wayne Township
Wayne Townships
Elginborough
Iglston
Withibirthey
Dent
Thirteen Missing in U S Navy Plane Crash
A four engine Constellation from Harmon Air Force Base crashed into the Atlantic off southwest Newfoundland with thirteen people aboard believed missing. The flight had left Harmon less than two hours earlier en route to Patuxent River Naval Air Station. engines failed in succession triggering the crash as rescue units and ships combed the sea for survivors or wreckage.
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Atlantic
Newfoundland
Croft
Associated Press
Brook
Harmon Air Force Base
Here
Harmon
Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Maryland
Harmon Res
Constellation
Fhullson
Burglars Strike Again in Corry On Center Street
Two service stations on North Center Street were broken into Sunday morning as part of a string of burglaries. Turner's Atlantic station at 802 North Center and Lundy’s Texaco at 820 North Center suffered break-ins after 4:20 a.m. Officers found footprints leading from the sites and noted a broken north window at Turner's and a broken south window at Lundy’s. About $2 in pennies and candy were taken from Turner's. Lundy’s reported no missing items. Police chief Harley Drake suggested a youth or small-footed adult likely committed the crimes, with more suspects to pursue as the city increases patrols. The piece also mentions prior and later local burglaries and notes the death of priest Daniel Lord.
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North Center Street
Twner
Atlantic
Lundy
Texaco
Ab Turner
Ivestigs Uon Rfig
Tundy
Turner's
Lundy's
Harley Drake
Westea
Drake
Gorey
Crimea
Tor ‘Ly
Carnsike
Holton
East Columbus
Harrisburg Readies Inauguration for State's New Governor
Harrisburg glowed with celebration as Democrats prepare for George Leader to take office as Pennsylvania's 36th governor. About 50,000 expected for the inaugural parade and ball. oath by Justice Charles Alvin Jones set for tomorrow afternoon. Leader to outline plans amid a split Legislature. weather looms as possible indoor ceremony contingency.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
API
Elot George Mi
Uomorrow
York Counity
Keystone
General Assembly
Creauve
Assembly
M. Harvey Tay
Lor
Beniite
HG. Andrews
Wader
John 5. Fite
Charles Alvin Jones
State Supreme Court
Jones
Arthur H. James
George H. Earle
House
Senate
Capitol Plaza
Lewder
Elect Info
Capitol Park
Educatia
Edward Martin
U. S
Mary Jane
Roy B. Furman
Waynenburg
Benaie Chambbar
Puewday
Bids Sought On Two Corry School Buildings
The Corry school district advertised sealed bids for the Washington and Pairview school buildings. The two properties include a two story four room brick Washington school and a four room attic Pairview school. Bidders must settle in full within 30 days of bid acceptance and the district reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Corry
Pebro- WY
Washington
Pairview
Washington School
Satea
Eisenhower budget proposes 62.4 billion for 1956 year
President Eisenhower sent Congress a 62.4 billion dollar budget for the year starting July 1. He calls for a billion dollar spending cut, a roughly one billion increase in receipts, and a 2.4 billion dollar deficit. He urges maintaining current corporation and excise tax rates for a year and outlines military and nonmilitary spending plans.
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Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Army
Navy
Air Force
Eisen
Howar
Rommuyleatans
Regenreus
Feders
Jocal
Wisenhower
Fulbright urges prolonged talks for fliers release
Senator Fulbright urges continued diplomatic negotiations with the Chinese Communists to win release of 11 imprisoned American airmen without preconditions. He questions quick solutions and warns against public propaganda use of any deal, while noting possible modest concessions.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Sen
Fulbright
D-Arie
United States
Wirmen
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Peiping
Dog Hammers Kiold
Nubions
Syarkman
DeAla
Elation Far Eastern
Bor
Wiley
Birthday tragedy reported in Battle Creek scene
A chaotic birthday dinner ends abruptly as family members recall the moment a person, named in the garbled text, dies on his birthday in Battle Creek Michigan. The account describes a dinner call and a misfiring moment with a family member reacting to the event.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Herbert Scotsman
Sooty
Qerald Cliff
Mystery Plane Over City Photos Plant from Air
A low flying plane sparked alarm as it flew 18 passes over Corry city. Fire crews responded with a carbon dioxide extinguisher but the aircraft was filming for a promotional project. The footage captured One Acre Supply Co plant, the high school, wind hospital, and factory scenes for a Pittsburgh production by Mode-Art Pictures.
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Stanford Hose Company
Ray Laurie
First Ward
Lawrence
Spring Street
Coiry
Duck Ware
Pittsburgh
Aer
Ute
Miller Air Til Co
Atom Sub Off On Own Power Heralds New Era
Nautilus, a 1000 ton submarine, left the shipyard at Electric Boat and moved under its own power. Navy officers report it can cruise submerged at full speed and circle the globe without refueling. More than 100 crew aboard as Nautilus begins testing in the Thames area before deployment signals.
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Atom
Grete
Navy
Qhider
Nine Power
Sis
Hip
Electric Boat Divison
General Tyriamies Corp
Thames River
Irol
Wellin
Former Burgess Dues Wayneburg Leader Dies
A garbled obituary note recalls a former Burgess of Wayneburg and former president of the Wayneburg Chamber of Commerce. It mentions service roles in Greene County and a recent dive, with unclear dates and titles.
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DTES
Waynerburg
Charles
Greene County
Wink
Waanvaturg Colwae
W Punt
Hit Run Riddle Shrouds Beside Street Collision
Police investigate a hit and run involving Kenneth Pitt of Boring and James Foley at 136 Went Pleasant Street on Avent 4. Pitt allegedly fled the scene in a pickup after an earlier report of a collision, with no details on damages and authorities coordinating the case with the police station.
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Vonny
Turlay
Kenneth Pitt
Boring
James Foley
Went Pleasant Street
Avent
Foley
Erick
Rowley
Aliwe
Weelent Valeo
Harley Drake Guid Ton
Dann
Tr Palchten
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Republicaan
Mary Ressler
Democratic Party
Streets and Highways Departments
Liquor Board
Ike
Louie—The Ray
Daniel
Lord
G. 1
Capital City
Dem
Tau
Tow Sume, Wawa
Rowland Hughes
International Soundphoto
Red China
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