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Ralph Merry announces Republican primary bid for assemblyman from Crawford County. He is a longtime Pine Township Republican leader and formerLinesville councilman and Chevrolet dealer. Erie Holstein Breeders plan a January 26 meeting with PSU expert Harvey Shaffer speaking on Selecting Sires. Thomas Turnbull, Behrend Center faculty, dies at 39 in Erie.
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Linesville
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Erie County
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Har
Vey Shaffer
Pennsylvania State University
Thomas Turnbull
Behrend Center
Hamot Hospital
Erie
Lawrence Park
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Eisenhower Receives Grandma Moses Painting From Cabinet
President Eisenhower was presented with a Grandma Moses painting of his Gettysburg farm at a White House gathering marking the third anniversary of his inauguration. Mrs. Eisenhower accepted a gold plated dish on behalf of Republican women.
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Gettysburg
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Contention of Gen Ridgway Verified by Wilson
Secretary Wilson backed Gen Ridgway's claim he did not join Joint Chiefs in backing Army manpower cuts. Eisenhower had said the Joint Chiefs, Ridgway included, favored a new program with reduced Army strength. Ridgway, retired, said he was surprised by the reports of pressure to drop opposition.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defence Wilson
Joint Chiefs
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Gas well near Erie to produce 30 million cu ft daily
A natural gas well on a 62 acre tract along Route 19, northeast of Erie, is set to produce about 30 million cubic feet per day. The well was drilled by Vern Stephens and Charles Boles of Oil City, with H. A. Will of Erie projecting the strong output.
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Associated Preas
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Route 19
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Charles Boles
Oil City
Pilot lands Northwest Convair in darkness at LaGuardia
New York A Northwest Airlines Convair lost its electrical power and radio in a Boston depart snowstorm. Pilot Robert Francis guided 24 aboard to a safe LaGuardia landing with only a compass and a flashlight. He skipped an emergency stop to avoid heavy traffic and noted the two hour delay.
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New York
LaGuardia Field
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Winengine Northwest Airlines Convair
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Phineaux
Francis
Boston
Oil City Salon Sees Good Year Promises
Washington Rep Gavin optimistic that 1956 will match 1955 prosperity. He cites high employment, strong store inventories, high bank balances and record profits, with dividends up and factory orders backlog ensuring continued activity. He says inflation stayed controlled and American families shared in 1955 gains.
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Washington
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R-Px
Oil City
Economic optimism cited for 1956 after rising capex
The article notes expenditures for plant and equipment rose through 1955 and are set to increase again in early 1956. Confidence is described as widespread and the economy as healthy, with a call for prudent action by people and government to ensure a prosperous year ahead.
Eisenhower to Attend Republican Rally Night Address
President Eisenhower will appear in person at a Republican rally Friday night to deliver a brief address. The event funds the GOP and $100 plates are charged for the dinner. Hagerty said no decision on a 1952 reelection bid will be announced that night.
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Washington
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Eisenhower
James ©. Hagerty
White House
Hagerty
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