Reds Capture Tiny Nationalist Isle in Formosa Strikes
Communist invasion forces using 20 warships struck Yikiangshan, seizing the small Nationalist island near the Tachens. Reports say radio contact was lost, with Chiang Kai-shek's leadership convening as Red forces shelled nearby targets. The U.S. Seventh Fleet watches Formosa Strait with no declared action.
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Formosa
Yikiangshan
Defense Ministry
Yiklungshan
Tachen Islands
Chiang Bil-shek
Tiwon
Reda
Peiping
Yiklangwhan
Tokyo
Radio Press Agency
Yiklangshan
Jeland
U. S
Formosa Strait
United States
Formosi
Pescadores
Vikitngshan
Tachens
Tournen Island
Vikinngshan
Vitl
17 Dead After Europe Storms
By Associated Press 17 people killed as European storms sweep Germany, Belgium and the United Kingdom. Floods charred the Rhine and Mosel rivers, while high winds toppled trees and damaged structures. In Scotland heavy snow left 10 000 Highlanders isolated. in Rutland editor John W. Wettleson dies after long service.
Byrd Urges 4 Percent Cut to Balance Budget
Senator Byrd of Virginia urged the Eisenhower administration to reduce spending by 4 percent and balance the federal budget. He singled out the proposed $4.7 billion foreign aid outlay in the $62.408 billion budget for the coming year, arguing for restraint while Congress debates defense and farm outlays amid mixed Republican and Democratic reactions.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Byrd
Eiserhower
Eisenhower
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
Bac
Byrdauld Inn
Douglas
Local Motorists Lose Licenses Report
The Bureau of Highway Safety reports drivers from Waterford Union City and nearby areas faced suspensions or penalties starting December 21 for speeding and reckless driving. Individuals named include Shaver 330 Wayne Street Drake 212 Spring Street Rheinheimer Pontious Jr Robinson Cressley Thorne Breffy and others with house reinstatements noted for several cases.
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Bureau of Highway Safety
I. A Shaver
Wayne Street
Robert Drake
Spring
Waterford
Rollin Rheinheimer
Harry Pontious Jr
David Robinson
Wattabury
Daniel Cressley
Spring Creek
Charles 'Thorne
Union
Raymond Breffy
Lsted
Rap
Bred Mitchell
East South Street
Laverne Monninger
RD. 2
Carry
Charles Luba
Walter Henderson
Richard Buller
Union City
Paul ,van Dyke
Mra
Vanve Lyde
Revolt at Boston State Prison Seizes Guards
A band of inmates seized five guards in Cherry Hill solitary confinement at the 150 year old Boston prison. Police surrounded walls as riots spread, with 22 inmates in the block and Theodore Green among the noted escapees. Warden O'Brien said the aim appeared to free prisoners and reported tense exchanges outside.
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Boston
John J O'Brien
O'Brien
Cherry Hill
Cherry Bull
Posrol
Warren L Harfington
Joseph Ryan
Gerald Kadik
Martn
Mulkern
Dulles to brief on Hammarskjold UN mission
Secretary of State Dulles announced he will receive first hand information tomorrow from Dag Hammarskjold on the UN Secretary General mission to seek release of American airmen imprisoned as spies. He rejected Sen Knowland’s contention that the mission had failed. Panama supporters press for Supreme Court to take over Guizado murder case. Sen McCarthy accuses Sen Johnston of distorting State Department report on 90 suspects in 1950.
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Associated Press
Washington
Dulles
Dag Hammurs
Kiold
Red Ching
Sen. Knowland
Tad
Panama
Jose Ramon Guizado
Supreme Court
Chars
Guizado
Sen
McCarthy
R-Wis
Olin D. Johnston
D-Sc
Inti
State Department
Johnston
South Carolina
January City Council Handles Routine Business
City Council clears routine items and approves bids and contracts. The body hears a treasurer office equipment budget, extends permit timing confusion from the Highway Department, and begins plans for new fire gear and Addressograph service.
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Council
Corry Municipal Authority approves sewage plant payment
The Corry Municipal Authority approved paying Keystone Construction Company 420 144 for the new wastewater treatment plant. H Holden, chairman, attended the noon meeting in the Municipal Building. Winter weather slows progress but work remains ahead of schedule. an inspection tour near Mast Smith Street is not expected until weather improves.
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Corry
Mast Smith Street
Offer Assessments Cut as Lure to Industry
Citizens' committee, facing closed coal mines, offers reduced assessments and incentives to attract new industry. George J. Modraie says inquiries have come from operators about US Steel Corp’s National No. 3 mine near Muse. The mine closed last July, leaving 61 workers out of work. committee plans to press for reopening as a stopgap measure.
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Cxor. Ra
Citizens’ Committee
George J. Modraie
Townalto
US Steel Corp
Nwt
Muse
Council Approves Bid for New Fire Truck
Leader Becomes Governor Council seeks bids on a new fire truck with an estimated cost of 20 000 to 23 000 dollars. Fire Chief Ray Laurie reports 1964 fire losses were the city’s lowest since 1931 as bids open February 7 during a council meeting.
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Council
Cis Conneil Lst
Ray Laurie
Seafell
Baily
Stanford Hose Company
Plan
Bolici
Tor Roger Brown
U S Aircraft Arrive Quiet Costa Rica War Front
Costa Rica reports four U S fighter planes arrive to bolster President Jose Figueres forces at the Santa Rosa front while rebels claim major victories. Government says Northwestern front saw no contact with the enemy as patrols intensify and preparations for a push near the Nicaragua border continue.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
Costa Ric
U.S
Jose Figueres
Nicaragua
Sosta Rica
Sarita Rowa Ore
Sundope
Saveral
Figueres
EL Coco
Alaska Troops Airlifted In Snowbird Maneuver First Phase
The last of 1000 Alaska bound troops were airlifted to the Chase area on the Yukon River for the Army's Operation Snowbird. Led by Lt. Col. Howard W. Greer the force forms a defensive perimeter around Gulera airfield to ward off friendly forces paratroopers of the Desrt airborne Infantry in the exercise.
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Fairbanes
Alaska
Yukon River
Howard W. Greer
Gulera
Desrdarborne
Spring Creek Plans For Its Own Fire Department
A special meeting for Spring Creek residents to form a volunteer fire department is set for Monday January 24 at 9 PM in West Spring Creek Town Hall. A temporary committee urges all residents and property owners to attend as Spring Creek becomes the latest community in the district to pursue its own fire company. Garland has recently moved to organize a unit, while local property owners currently rely on larger towns for protection.
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Spring Creek
West Spring Creek
Hhundie
Sprig Creek
Garland
Chest Checks Distributed By Corry Community Chest
The Corry Community Chest distributed 14 000 in checks to more than a score of agencies supporting welfare, YMCA, Salvation Army, Memorial Hospital, and county groups. Complete yearly remittances were sent to eleven agencies, totaling 892 642.68 for next year.
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Checus
Corsy Community Chest
Carl Anthony
Tool Welfare Agency
YMCA
Bulvation Army
Comy Memorial Hospital
Community Chest
Corry Child
Polla Fund
American Cancer Society
American Heart Amocaon
United Defense Fund
UBO
Warren County Boy Scouta
Erle
Warren County
Warfare Sewing Group
Suit Against City Is Nearly Over
The damage suit of John J. Neylan of 212 Font Pleasant a trest against the City of Corry moved toward closure in Irle County Court. Neylan claims injury from a December 24 1961 fall on North Center Street due to ice and snow removal negligence. Witnesses Dean Bashiine Allan May and A M Litn testified yesterday.
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John J. Neylan
Font Pleasant
Corry
Irle County
Samuel ¥. Ros
Alter
North Center Street
Dean Bashiine
Allan
May
Thi City
Mr. Neylon
A.M. Litn
Leader Cabinet Appointees Set for Quick Senate Approval
In Harrisburg the GOP promised unanimous Senate confirmation of Governor Leader’s cabinet appointees after Senator Mahany cited a changed stance. Democrats hold a small margin. two thirds votes are required for approval, with cross party support anticipated for the cabinet selections.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
George M
Rowland B.mahany
Feader
Senate
Mahany
Senate Repth
Nea
Mohany
Hla
Maikony
Muhany
Manny
John H. Dent
Matting
Pavensiar
Leader Urges Bipartisan Effort to Solve Pennsylvania Debt
George M. Leader, newly sworn Pennsylvania governor, calls on Republicans to join Democrats in a bipartisan effort to resolve a looming state budget crisis. He cites an eight to six billion shortfall and vows to cut budget estimates while seeking a solvent fiscal program. The oath was administered by Justice Charles Alvin Jones amid a large crowd in Harrisburg.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
George M. Leader
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Charles Alvin Jones
State Supreme Court
CM. Wilhelm
York County
John S. Pine
Ita
Howse
Nia
Ine
Vecielon
Polley
Dallas man pleads guilty to murder in 1949 case
Keith Peterson, 26, pleads guilty to murder in the 1949 slaying of Carolyn Schofield in Dallas. He faces a life sentence with a chance for parole after prosecutors drop the death penalty. Defense and prosecutors described a plea agreement guaranteeing five years of confinement counted as part of his sentence.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Keith Peterson
Dalleuly
Pelborr
Burystone
Hart
Peterson
Quittal
Carolyn Schofield
Patiisen
Marty Brothers Hearing Delayed In Erie Gambling Case
Marty and Al Marty of Dyken Cigar shop Erie face charges tied to an October gambling ring. Their hearing before Judge Justice Jo Neo Cruciman was postponed and rescheduled for Monday January 24 at 2 PM. Court reporters were unavailable for the postponement. Former Mayor Thomas Flatley among others in the ring have been tried and sentenced, with transfers to the Allegheny County Workhouse expected.
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Ramdine Enarges Jaainst
Pete Marty
Crrry
Texas
Los
Neo Cruciman
Norinerd
Erie
Vielwery
Eris
Thomas Flatley
Alingheny County
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