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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1955
Page
1
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Senate okays 6.2 million for a power line to the Dixon Yates plant but imposes conditions tied to Memphis deciding within 90 days to build its own plant. Kefauver accuses the move of being political, while Knowland praises Memphis’ potential shift as a win for Eisenhower policy. FBI findings are described as a mere fact finding.
The CIO Transport Workers Union Local 23 voted to strike Friday against Philadelphia Port Transportation Company after discussions with officials on a proposed maintenance investment. The 27 member executive board approved the action following a conference with company officials.
President Eisenhower declared the United States will negotiate in good faith at the Big Four Geneva conference. He rejected claims the United States would be weak, and urged a firm Western stance toward the Soviet Union. He travels to the mid-July talks with hopeful attitude, cautioning that optimism must be managed.
William Myers, former local resident and longtime educator, died after being caught in an undertow while swimming at Hollywood Beach Florida during a family vacation. He was 5. He served as superintendent of Production Planning for U S Steel in Pittsburgh and had worked at McDonald Plant Youngstown. Survived by wife, two daughters Madeline 17 and Marcia 14, and parents, Russell and Mrs. Myers of Conneaut Ohio. Funeral plans pending arrival of immediate family.
William Johny Dugury of Carden New Jersey pleaded guilty to trespassing on a train and was fined $20 plus costs but failed to pay and was jailed five days. Bey Turhet of Cleveland was found guilty of intoxication and fined $5. he was released. Police records indicate the brief dispositions occurred before Alderman George Gordon yesterday afternoon.
Democratic leaders signaled early approval in Congress for parts of President Eisenhower’s legislative program. Four or five bills may stall, with Clements indicating a push for action. Key items include foreign aid authorizations, housing and highway measures, and a reserve deployment bill. The House Rules Committee showdown looms as Republicans aim to move or block bills amid ongoing impasse.
A 50-year-old wartime Slovakia minister was killed when a 21-pound parcel exploded at a post office in Matus. An elderly German woman died and thirteen others injured. Police linked the attack to political tensions with the Prague regime. suspect Cemik fled to America in 1947 after a collaboration sentence.
Erie County Judge Ev ans reserved decision in the custody fight over Dixie Lee Grant, 12, daughter of Mrs. Gwendolyn Blakely. Dixie prefers to live with her grandmother, Mrs. Tha Chase, at 1134 West Main Street, where she has resided since infancy. The court has yet to issue its ruling on whether Dixie should stay with the grandmother or live with her mother.
Allied and German experts in London and Bonn work on a preliminary package for Geneva. Proposals include phased de militarization, census based troop limits in Europe, and a standstill plan to ease East West tensions. A German unification approach is debated, with European nations urged to adopt broader disarmament and security measures.
AP briefs report Greece and Turkey reacting to Britain's invitation as leaders at the Strasbourg meeting discuss expanding the Council of Europe beyond the Curtain era. French and British ministers expect key roles for the European Conference in shaping the agenda. Meanwhile in Washington the Supreme Court stays execution for Caryl Chessman, delaying his gas chamber date. In New York a wage boost for the United Steelworkers is set to add about 450 million dollars to the industry, boosting direct pay and related costs.
Army supply chief of the Continental Air Defense Command died yesterday in Colorado Springs. Details on the cause and service are not provided. No other names or locations are clearly readable in the fragment.
City officials move to install a storm drainage line along Wayne Street to curb upstream flood risk. The plan requires coordination with property owners, potential legal questions, and costs for materials while evaluating whether labor and labor-sharing can be provided by the city.
A reported appeal shows the Jewish Welfare Group receiving about $3,150 from roughly 140 local residents. Funds support a United Jewish Appeal campaign program, with checks mailed locally to organizers.
Reported uprising at Washington State Prison as inmates seize seven staff members. Officials mixed on Soviet peace aims and Geneva summit impact. Observers note divisions over whether any arms talks will yield concessions or a lasting halt to East West tension.
A weather note reports a forecasted high around 92 degrees with a slight drop from yesterday as a cooling trend moves in. The reader is reminded that temperatures may still reach the mid nineties in the late afternoon, with humidity persisting and the overall heat expected to ease soon.
Police traced an afternoon incident where two young boys fired at four children near West Washington Street. A child was hospitalized with a pellet wound to the shoulder. two suspects were taken into custody and handed to state police outside city limits. no report deemed necessary by the chief.
Reported shooting incident described with errors and fragmented quotes. Authorities and parents were consulted. no families agreed to comment. Several children were hit, with confusion over motives and details. police questioned a group of suspects while one youth reportedly refused to cooperate.
Washington reports near final agreement among Democrats on expanding social security payments. The plan would allow eligibility for payments to extended groups, with discussions on funding measures and tax implications. Officials indicate a late-stage vote and details to be finalized by committee leadership.
A chaotic Los Angeles crime report describes 31 year old Crooker, once a houseboy, admitting to the murder of Mrs Norman McCauley in her Wel Ar minnsion bedroom after a rejected suitor scenario. He reenacted the crime for police, detailing the theft of money and the knife assaults, while police prepared formal murder charges.
Inmates seized control during a knife revolt at a Washington state prison. Talks between authorities and rebel leaders failed to reach terms for release by 4 p.m. as guards reinforced with rifles patrolled exterior. Inside, most inmates remained in cells while some officials were freed or reassigned and a tense quiet settled over the facility.
Reported delays in concluding the investigation into the deadly area car crash that claimed youths lives on Monday. Officials urge statements from victim Jerry Bohick as his condition improves. potential charges could be pursued pending inquest results.
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