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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1956

Page

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Tragedy in Baltimore Auditorium Fire Kills Ten

A blaze at the Arundel Park Auditorium in Baltimore during a St Rose of Lima church oyster roast caused at least 10 deaths and nine missing as a chaotic crowd of about 1 000 surged for two doors and windows. More than 200 injured, with responders treating many at the scene and in hospitals. Survivors described a panic as flames spread along rafters, with victims trapped and some thrown from windows.

Associated Press Baltimore St. Rose of Lima Wurngen Teyer al Bartheline Baltimore Bullets Bartheline Barthelme

Three More Area Newspapers Hike Price To 7 Cents

Three Western Pennsylvania newspapers including Oil City Derrick Oil City Bilzard and Franklin News Herald raised newsstand prices to seven cents effective today. Home delivery climbs to 45 cents per week while Titusville Herald had already moved to seven cents locally on January 1 with 36 cent delivery.

Pennsylvania Oil City Oil City Bilzerd Franklin News- Herald Titusville Costa News-Herald

Sign new pact between Pittsburgh Peoples and Cox workers

The Pittsburgh Peoples and Cox workers unionized by Local 270 Transport Workers Union have signed a new two year contract with District 80 United Mine Workers of America. The pact covers about 174 workers and allows drivers to buy their own item on monthly installments, though overtime was still used by the Transport Workers Union.

Pittsburgh — Peoples and Cox Transport Workere Union United Mines Workers of America UMW Saya Trudaport Workers Union

Antarctica Trailblazers Pinned By Whiteout In Marie Byrd Land

The seven member Antarctic expedition from Little America V, part of Operation Deep Freeze, has been stranded two days in Marie Byrd Land due to a severe whiteout. They travel with a Weasel, two Snowcats, and nine sleds loaded with gear toward a site for an International Geophysical Year project. they plan to winter at base with RAdm Byrd in command, while sending red flags and furs as markers.

Antarctica Marie Byrd Land Associated Pros Little America, V Antarctia—America Little America V Ross Toe Shelf Pemican Pack Bursey Tyo Grand Rapids Mich Richard B. Byrd Tranlaters George Moss North Providence R. I Charles H. Wedemeyer Philadephia Flax Dirman Raymond J. Dube

Governor labels rush on 29 million mental health plan

Governor Leader, in a statewide broadcast, urged quick passage of a 29 million dollar mental health program as part of a broader push to aid the unemployed, handicapped, and underprivileged. He touted a 60 to 60 tax plan to balance the budget and criticized Senate delays while showing brutal images from Mayview, Byberry, and other facilities to press lawmakers.

Aspcited Frest Barrisburg Senate House Mayview Allegheny County Byberry Philadelphia Leader Assembly Pennsylvania

Waterhouse Set To Address GOP Nomination Event

A testimonial for W W Waterhouse the Erie County Assemblyman for 12 years will be held to back his Republican bid for Congress. The East Erie Turners Club hosts Saturday February 18 at 6 pm with co chairmen from three counties and reservations via ticket co chairmen Richardson and Meclett in Erie.

Garner W. W. Waterhouse Congress East Erie Turners Cul Waterhouse Erie County Mr. Waterhouse Rowland B. Mahony Titusville Senate Stephen Lovelona Greenville Edward Young Grove City Mercier County James D. Wenger Erie Jack L. Richardson Lindley Meclett

Professor Emeritus Dies at Princeton University

William Stair Myers, 78, professor emeritus of the politics department at Princeton University, died Saturday in Princeton New Jersey after a long career shaping political science education and research.

Princeton, NJ Willian Stair Myers Department of Politica Princeton University

Corry Boy Admits Rock Attack on Woman

A 12 year old boy confessed Saturday to striking Mrs. Alvin Host with a rock during an October robbery attempt in Corry. He previously admitted church burglaries at First Presbyterian and nearby churches and is now under strict probation while juvenile authorities settle the case. He followed Mrs. Host and trailed her in stores before the assault.

Corry First Presbyterian Church M Rock Alvin Host Wright Alréet Thomas Most Parktreet

Drunken Driver Crashes Car in Washington Street Crash

Raymond Clark, 54, of Spur, faced drunken driving charges after a crash at Washington and North Center streets Saturday night. His car struck a turning vehicle, nearly hit another, and he fled the scene before being stopped and deemed unfit to operate a vehicle. Bond set at $600. arraignment scheduled today or tomorrow.

Conce North Center Washington Sect Enat Washington Street Jews i Ata North Center Street Clark Dell | Hat Opto Uxim Te Wan George Gordon

House Launches Now Try To End Tax Stalemate

In Harrisburg Democratic and Republican House leaders led by Speaker Andrews unveil a bipartisan plan to resolve a 12 month tax deadlock. A six six committee will draft four tax programs, then present them to their caucuses for a vote, with sales and income tax questions likely to feature. Both sides acknowledge concessions are needed to prevent state services from breaking down.

Associated Pres Harrisburg Andrews Residerager Rep Smith Readinger Dad Reutlinger Ales Tx Andrews Ftor House Wilds Senate

Lenton Named Aero Manager

J. Leal Lenton has been named general manager of the Aero Supply Co. He joined Aero Supply in 1954 as plant manager from its former Buffalo plant role at American Machine and Foundry. A WWI veteran, he helped plan tooling for the Norden bomb sight and later led manufacturing of system controls and hardware for major aircraft makers. He succeeds Benson, who resigned as vice president weeks earlier.

J. Leal Lenton Aero Supply Mig. Co Suan J. Irvine Mr. Lenton Aey Supply Getobey Buffalo American Machine Aid Foundry A Prion United State Ver the Dutier Benson Hw Fhrm

Soviet skaters tie for 1500m gold in Cortina

In Cortina d Ampezzo Italy two young Soviet speed skaters Yury Mk hullov and Zigent Grishin tied for the 1500 meter title with the same record breaking time of 2 minutes 3.6 seconds.

Cortina D'Ampezzo Italy Yury’ Mkhullov Zigent Grishin

Eden Arrives For Talks With the Pact Stand Praised

NEW YORK British Prime Minister Anthony Eden arrives with Selwyn Lloyd for talks in Washington on a 20 year friendship pact. The visit follows Eisenhower rejection of Bolganin’s proposal. police protect the pier as Eden outlines plans for discussions during a 3 day visit. A Zionist group protests across the street with placards denouncing appeasement and Munich.

New York Anthony Allen Biaenhower Bulganin Anthony Den Selwyn Lloyd Washington Risenhower Bolganin United Bates Eisenhower Eden Winston Churchill la Guara Brit ‘Trumpeldor of America Zionist Youth Organication Munich

Miss Albright Leads In Cortina D Ampezzo Skating Trials

Tenley Albright world champion from Medford Massachusetts led the compulsory figures at the Wines Olympics in Cortina d Ampezzo. Carol Melas of Onone Park trailed as Norway’s Hallgoit Dronden won the 16 kilometer cross country. Pavel Koltchin of the Soviet Union led the team event while American skaters Andrew Miller and Larry Damon finished out of the medals. Women’s slalom defending champion Andrea Mead Lawrence faced a tough race while weather and late-night incidents added danger to the course. Snowfall, high temperatures, and late-night accidents prompted police inquiries and weather reports from the local observers.

Asocisieg Fro Sweden Sixten Jernberg Ailver Pavel Koltchin America Andrew Miler McCall Tolaho Larry Dainon Burlington Andrea Mead Lawrenter Parahull Colo George Mulderlok No. 2

West Okays Ike Rejection Of 20 Year Pact Offer From Russia

Washington reports the West broadly approves President Eisenhower's rejection of a 20 year Kremlin proposal for a U S Soviet treaty. Bulganin's letter and draft drew mixed coverage in Moscow and London. Eisenhower argued such a pact could hamper peace and is unnecessary. The article notes political maneuvers in New Hampshire over Knowland and Stevenson support as part of broader 1964 delegate strategies.

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Loan Bank Honors Former President at Dinner

Former Corry Savings and Loan Bank president recently resigned after 20 years in that role. About 25 attendees including directors their wives and guests gathered at the Hotel Corry for a testimonial dinner with remarks by Lloyd Stawe Edith Blanchard and Homer Bulkard and a presentation by Walter Peake.

Simmons Bimmons Corry Corry Sayings Oan Bank Alsa Melissa Flumibut Mercer Hid Davis Lloyd Stawe Edith Blanchard Homer Bulkrd Waller Peake

Chilean official dies in Santiago aged 73

Chilean Vice Admiral lo Yon Schroeder, retired, former defense minister and justice minister, died yesterday in Santiago. Schroeder, a notable figure in Chilean politics, served in high offices and shaped security and legal policy during his career.

DIEH Santiago Chile Adm Lo Yon Schroeder Defense Justice Lerday

Fire Causes 25000 Damage In Greensburg Garage

A mid afternoon Greensburg fire caused about 25000 in damage to a Main Street garage. Firemen prevented spread to nearby homes and kept it from reaching a residence just feet away. The blaze wrecked the main repair shop and damaged 14 autos including a Bulck parade car.

Greensburg South Main Street

Labor Board Seeks Qualified Candidates for Corry YMCA

The Corry YMCA board invites labor leaders and presidents of major local firms to nominate qualified candidates for the board. Criteria include age over 18, active church member, commitment to YMCA work, attendance at meetings, and dedication to youth. Chairman D Armour Hill urges women and men with genuine regard for others to respond.

Ue Copry Ymca Ans Ui Hillateam Tid Pulay Notte Raymond Mfg. Co Clarence Utch~ Innon Ajax Tron . Works Clyde Brenneman Aero Supply Mfg. Co Tho. Joh Boland Corry-Jamestown Louis Miller Cony Labor Council Hillstrom YMCA Planta Cory Corry Curry Ymca Croup Iocal Ymca Inita Garry Beir D. Armour Hitomi Bony

Inside Job Robbery Strikes City Vault

Police say a weekend theft at the Pennsylvania Gas Company office on North Center Street netted over $3,000 from a locked vault. Officials note the vault and cabinet were undisturbed except for a pried rear door and missing cash, with a key found inside the vault area. Investigators described the crime as an inside job and continued examining the scene and surrounding clues.

Pennsylvania Gas Company North Center Street Harley Drake Yate Iisual Marke Beng Palice Uty Hoble Laurence Hosler Bod East Maly Noticn Center Street Sre

Snow Crashes Spark Vehicle Damages Morning

Snow caused several crashes in Columbus area early today with injuries avoided. Steve Andrako 26 collided with a Highway Department vehicle on Route 0 near Columbus causing $125 damage. a second crash on Route 277 near Garry damaged both cars for about $210 total.

Ooottpanta Veh Dinkatup Steve Andrako Highway Department Alburt Bandbarg Columbie Suite Potlee Anay Garry Butte Dubrosey Milas Auley

Traffic Normal Again At Dunkirk Plate Wreck

Traffic returned to normal near Dunkirk after a Pennsylvanian Railroad freight wreck blocked the parallel tracks for about four hours. A 32 car derailment injured several crew members who were treated at a local hospital. The derailment disrupted service for a time on the Erie bound line toward Buffalo.

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