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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

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Truce Zone Proposed on Nicaragua Costa Rica Border

The Inter-American Commission proposes a demilitarized zone seven miles from La Cruz to Lake Nicaragua to prevent clashes. It would ban both nations from flying over the zone while OAS observers monitor the area and both sides reinforce border defenses amid tensions over rebel activity.

San Jose Costa Rica inter-American Investigating Commission Today Nicaragas Jose Figgueres Anastasio Somezs United States la Crug Somoz Costa Boom Managua Somoza Organization of American States Lake Nicaragua Pacific la Cruz Nicaragua OAS Commission Costa Rea Deniles Lula Quinetonilla Mexico Jorge Maciel Munague Oscar Sevilla Sacata

Contractors May Bid for Concord Wayne Township School

Bids for the Concord Wayne Township Elementary School will be opened next Tuesday night January 25. It lists 11 general, 11 heating, 6 plumbing, 10 electrical, and 5 kitchen equipment contractors who have taken out specifications. The Authority will open bids and forward them to the Corry Area Schools Joint Committee for tabulation and recommendation on acceptance or rejection.

Concord Wayne Township Sinco Bi Ida Corry Arex Schools Joint Committee

Aero Plant Worker Burns in Flash Fire

Aero Supply Laboratory technician George Pusch, 40, of Spartansburg was burned in a flash fire at the Fourth Ward plant while testing a solvent in the qualification lab. He suffered second degree burns to the face neck and arms and is reported in good condition at Corry Memorial Hospital.

Aero Supply Fourth Ward Corry Memorial Hospital George Pusch Spartansburg Pusch Pfusch Aera Iteself Timas Frank Laurie Don Price Aero Employes Lo Pfusch Bracken

Four Convicts Near Settlement in Hostage Crisis

In Boston authorities see signals the four rebellious convicts holding five guards hostage may accept a lesser outcome than freedom. Father Hartigan and Dr. Merlin said the men express readiness to discuss a negotiated end while maintaining defiance. The chaplain noted grievances over California style indefinite sentencing offering yearly hope.

Associated Press Boston Authori Wes Edward P. Hartigan Samuel Merlin Hartgan Commonwealth California Merlin Des Plete

Slayer Freed After 14 Years In Pittsburgh Case

Lolis Kleinberg, once convicted in 1941 of slaying his sweetheart's parents, walked out of Western State Penitentiary with his sister. He served 14 years and 26 days of life sentence before being released.

Pittsburgh Balding Lolis Kleinberg Western State Penitentiary Kleinberg Amising

High level naval clash as Nationalists strike near Tachens

Waves of Nationalist warplanes and guerrillas press defense ministry reports of sunk and damaged Communist ships near the Tachens and off Fulien Province. The ministry claims multiple vessels sunk or damaged and mass leaflet drops while Peiping radio touts gains.

Associated Press Taipeh Formos Tachen Nationalist Defense Ministry Yikiangshan Tachens Formosa Fulien Red China Tuchens Peiping Uland Tokyo East China Defense Ministry Guerrilling Toumen Island Tachen Islands

Corry Memorial Hospital Payroll Totals Reported

The Corry Memorial Hospital payroll for 1064 was 24037737 with 1737 withheld for taxes. December patient activity matched November with 274 admissions 180 days care. average daily census 48. 99 births. four deaths. 31 major and 43 minor operations. Donated items included obstetrical instruments and an American Flag. Directors Nest, Pain, Elston, Reinesale, Fuller, Hawkins, Spitzer, Young and Brundage attended.

Corry Memorial Hospital AE. Thie Veterans*Council J. Guy Butters Hunter, Caldwell ,and Campbell Raymond Sandburg Nest Pain Elston Reinesale Fuller Hawkins Spitzer Young

General Motors Plans Record Stock Offering

General Motors Corporation announced a new issue of 4 05 000 shares in the largest capital raise ever recorded with the Securities and Exchange Commission. GM will finance a 1 billion expansion program, with prices to be set close to the market price the day before the issue goes public, likely within about 20 days.

Washington General Motors Corporation Securities and Exchange Commission SEC

Camera Stolen From Newark Photographer

Newark photographer Melvin Welas, 32, had a camera stolen while preparing a storefront shot. A second camera he had already set up was taken by the thief.

Newark N. J Melvin Welas Samara

More Time Sought for Corry Sewage Plant Project

The Corry Municipal Authority plans a special meeting to consider extending time for Keystone Construction to finish two phases of the 9.69 million sewage plant. Delays affect 11,000 expected 1956 funds and fear of penalties if completion slips past December.

Corry Munncipal Authority Keystone Construction Company Keystone Pires Elasks Havens Emerson Pigioeering

Nautilus Heads for Nearby Operating Area

The atomic powered submarine Nautilus left Groton today headed for the nearby operating area with no schedule for submerging or depth. Navy officials said the exact dive plan and depth would be determined in the field as the vessel conducts trim and other standard tests after a recent return from trial runs on Long Island.

Groton Nautili Lave Bage Nautting Thwan Ybe Long Ieland

Mobile Diner Real Estate Tax Debate at Board Hearing

At a Board of Tax Revision and Appeals session A M Lite and Mrs J R Dearing argued the mobile diner on North Gentel Street should be personal property not real estate. City solicitor Brown and assessor Miller backed real estate assessment, citing similar cases where parked trailers on wheels are taxed as property. The hearing also touched on uniform valuation figures used for assessments as issues continued to page six.

Board of Tax Revision and A. M. Lite J. R. Dearing North Gentel Street Lite Dearing Roger Brown Pir Wiliam Miller Brown Lawrence Thomas Clineton Street Frank Parsons North Center Street Merrill Patterson South Center Street Abe Liberty Street Marti Ciegor Gregor

Dr Sheppard Attends Fathers Last Rites

Dr Samuel Sheppard and his two brothers attended the private funeral rites for their 61 year old father Dr Richard A Sheppard at Sunset Memorial Park. The elder Sheppard died after a long illness and was laid beside his wife who died earlier. Samuel Sheppard who is in custody for the murder of his pregnant wife Marilyn attended under guard. Reverend Alfred Kreke officiated.

Erpoes Cleveland Samuel Sheppied Iewell Sunset Memorial Park Richard A. Sheppard Bihel Bamuel Inka Lakewood Marilyn Sheppard

Democrats Seek to Hit GOP Farm Program in New Congress

Democratic leaders press opposition to the Eisenhower farm program as 1956 moves toward action. They expect moves to repeal flexible price supports and restore rigid price floors, with timing linked to the presidential campaign and farm price concerns.

Washington Congress White House Eisenhower Teyts Talon

Leader orders state budget cuts to department controllers

New Democratic governor issues an economy directive directing department controllers to call back excess expenditures and to seek approval from the governor for any budget overruns. The moves include a 20 million dollar reduction plan and temporary appointments to key departments.

Baussurg Gev George M.eater Gover Ira Ralph C. Swan New Bloomfield Department of Publi Instruction Francis B. Haas Walbar Jr Berwyn J. Mattson Mattizon Erie County James Charlesworth Avery Landay

Montague Finishes Education After 11 Years of Night Classes

Philadelphia Chester 1 Montague, 47, finally earned his high school diploma last night after attending pecia night classes for 11 years. He is the father of several children and expresses pride in overcoming delays to complete his education.

Philadelphia Chester 1 Montague Pecia

Benron Aide James A McConnall Nomination Upheld

The Benale Agriculture Committee approved the nomination of James A McConnall of Fennsylvania for assistant secretary of agriculture.

Benron Washington Benale Agriculture Committee James A. McConnall Fennsylvania Mgriculture

Three Children and Sitter Die in Wallingford Fire

In Chester Pa a blaze killed three young girls Stephanie Selby 6 Hile rie 3 and their babysitter Mrs M A Wingate of Media, while their parents were away. Firemen found all four victims dead from smoke inhalation after entering the burned home in Wallingford.

Chester Pa Wallingford Philadelphia Stephanie B. Selby Arid Hile Buslnene Tiat Wae'yacalong Pelffela Atlantia City

New Officers Of Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Elected

Fire Chief Les ter Howles reported a 1954 loss of 22 830 in Columbus Township and nearby areas. The Columbus Volunteer Fire Department answered 14 calls including four outside the township and logged three grass fires with an average turnout of 18 men. One mutual aid practice was held. New officers elected include President Axe thur Hill Vice President Lester Hawks Secretary John Zamboril Treasurer JH Reagie and directors Perry Mead and Lex We Dorld.

Columbus Lester Howles Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Howles Uney Axethur Hill Lester Hawks John Zamboril Jh, Reagie Perry Mead Lex- We Dorld

Airlines make emergency landings after midair trouble

Two airlines performed emergency landings in quick succession yesterday. United Air Lines Conval and a TWA aircraft diverted to safer airports following unspecified mechanical concerns. No injuries were reported. investigations and safe landings were completed by midafternoon.

Dieter United Air Lines TWA Town Pennsylvania Des Monnow Omaha M Cren New York Phillpebury

Eisenhower outlines 10 year plan amid stock market warning

President Eisenhower presented Congress with a 10 year blueprint aiming for 500 billion dollars or more in annual production and jobs, urging tax moderation and warning against speculative stock market booms. He urged expanding unemployment compensation, gradual minimum wage coverage, and continued federal support for housing and public works while stressing private initiative to raise 1965 output.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Elserhhower Federmaid Donlitin Tradtien Telax Ireich Peder Housing Administration Sherman Page

Labor dispute ends as union workers strike stores

In November 1993 a Pittsburgh department store strike began after a dispute over wages and working conditions. About 18 AFL group members walked off and five other locals subsequently signed contracts with the stores.

Pittsburgh APL AFL Grou Jocaia Ube

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