Corry High School opening in doubt this fall
Corry residents face the likelihood that the new Corry Aves High School may not be ready for September. Superintendent Lawrence Douglas voiced alarm as contractor delays leave classrooms incomplete. Officials work with the architect and committee to plan alternate sites and schedules.
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Corry
Corry Aves
Lawrence Douglas
Joint Committee
L. H. Ludwig
Douglas
Walter Campbell
John Zamborik
Columbus
Howard Sheen
Harold Wolfe
Ince
VFW Post Opts for Stag Party Over Picnic
Corry Veterans of Foreign Wars post met and decided to skip the casual summer picnic for members. They plan a stag party at the post, replacing the outdoor event with an indoor gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Corry
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
City Swelters In Hottest Night
The city endured a blistering heat wave with night temperatures near 70 degrees and daytime highs around 90. Officials warned the heat would persist with no relief in sight as a stretch of hot weather continued.
Compromise Housing Plan Debated In Congress
Washington reports say House Banking Committee members consider a restricted public housing plan for families displaced by slum clearance. A conference on housing differs between Senate and House versions as Eisenhower seeks authority for 25 000 new units over four years.
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Washington
House Banking Committee
Senate
House
Eisenhower
Congress
Rep
Walcott
R-Mich
Driver Hartin Auto Smashup Near Route 45
James Keppel, 49, a private on the Corry police force, fell asleep returning from a police training school in Warren. His car ran off Route 45 west of Spring Creek, causing facial injuries, but the vehicle was not heavily damaged. The Pennsylvanian Commission awarded a separate contract to Construction Co. for a project in Western Pennsylvania.
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James Keppel
Second Avenue
Spring Creek
Keppel
Corry
Warren
Corry Memorial Hospital
Folce Wat
Dulles Returns to Paris to Push Indochina Peace
Secretary of State Dulles arrived in Paris to press for a collective Southeast Asia defense pact as a path to an honorable peace in Indochina. He planned talks with French Premier Mendes France and British Foreign Secretary Eden, aiming to unite nations against Communist pressure and urge European unity.
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Associated Press
Paris
Dulles
Southeast Asia
France
Indochina
Constellation
Geneva
Pierre Mendes- France
Anthony Eden
Eden
Unite States
Great Britain
United States
Free Countries
Prince
Mendes-France
Washington
State aid checks released for Clean Streams program
Harrisburg issued the first batch of state aid checks totaling over 186000 to municipalities for sewage treatment plants under construction. Bethlehem received 100383, Norristown 21758, Altoona 28785, Phoenixville 13410, Bunbury 18401, Middleburg 3377, and others await approval as 110 towns seek funds and readiness for 1956.
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Harrisburg
Aig
Commonwealth
Helllehem
Bunbury
Middleburg
Phoenixville
Norristown
Altoona
J. R. Hoffert
Banlary
Witte
Fimnte
Aimee
Joint board OKs 17 room rural school plan in Corry area
The Corry Area Schools Jointure unanimously approved drafting final plans for a new 12 room elementary building to be built by Wayne and Concord townships near Spencer School. The project raises tax questions as state reimbursements and equipment funding are uncertain, with total cost estimated at 445000 and bids expected this fall.
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Corry
Hunter, Caldwell and
Camp
Bull Authority
Wayne and Concord
Spencer School
El»gin
Columbus
Sprite Greek
Lawrence Douglas
Wolfaee
Concord
Campbell
Wiring Blamed In Home Blaze Near Columbus
Firemen report a home blaze caused by a faulty electric switch and excessive fuzen near the Charles Sweet residence four miles southeast of Columbus. Family members used a garden hose to fight the flames before firefighters arrived at 4 15 am and remained about an hour due to smoke. A baby awakened by sparks led to discovery of the fire in the room beside the bathroom. damage is estimated at 300 dollars or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Charles Sweet Home
Nnearly
Kerr Assured Of Senate Seat In Oklahoma
Former Gov Roy Turner withdrew from Oklahoma's runoff primary race for the Senate nomination. The Democratic nomination is virtually settled as Kerr leads in early results. City council actions in Pittsburgh focus on a long drawn out strike dispute with AFL unions and five stores. A settlement was expected by November 21.
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Kerr
Senate
Oklahoma City
Roy
Turner
Oklahoma
Robert
Pitteburgr
Rik
Ate Mnret
Corry Board of Education Sets Bus Routes and Budgets
The Corry Board of Education approves expanding bus service to include Mast Columbus area and Washington School areas for first and second graders. A census will be taken in each ward at 16 cents per name. The district also approves Potato Festival use of the Fourth Ward lot and coal bidding results.
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Corry Board of Docation
Ion
Lawrence Douglas
Mast
Columbus Avenue
Ohio
Washington School
Spartansburg Road
H. F. Betbes
Corry
A. G. Benninger
Paxton
Eastman
Crystal Coal Co
Disco
Hammond Elevator
Hammond
Frank McKnight
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of
New Jersey
Thomas Motor Go
Wate
John Zamborik
School Board Divided Over Sale of Old High School
Corry Board of Education remains split on selling the West South street Benlor High building to the Corry YMCA for 1000 dollars. Directors Hart, Vaughn, Ott and Bettes show hesitation while offering conditional support. The board plans a joint meeting to review the proposal amid letters from local attorney Orcutt and chamber influence urging retention or alternative disposal.
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School
OLD High School
Corry
D. Armour Tim
Stewart Long
Houbert Vaughn
Robert Ott Jr
BB. Bettes
Jeant
YMCA
Dtt
Mre
Ott
Fillintrom
Hubert Vaughn
Hon . M. Spicer
Chamber of Commerce
Concord
Jesus
Rome
Claims No Basis For Phone Hike In 1950s Pennsylvania Case
Harrisburg reports that lawyers for Johnstown Erie Franklin and Titusville say there are zero grounds for a General Telephone Co of Pennsylvania rate increase before the Public Utility Commission. They contend the current record does not justify raising rates beyond the existing 6 percent return and warn the company would need manipulation to push beyond that level.
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Harrisburg
General Telephone Co. of
Pennsylvania
Erie
Jonstown
Franklin
Titusville
Public Utiulty Commission
Cormatsslou
Joseph R.hose
Philadelphia
Cumunitaton Board
PUC
Bama
Rama
Fire Destroys Barn on Clarence Kellogg Farm in Garland
A barn on the Clarence Kellogg farm near Garland burned early yesterday. Fire crews from Youngsville responded with two trucks and about 26 men, saving an adjacent unoccupied house. The barn held 9 000 bales of hay and straw and a greenlage silo, with insurance coverage partially confirmed.
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Pate
Clarance Kellogg
Charles Moore
Garland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Irvine Tower
Youngsville
Howse
Wellogg
Carter Hill School To Close In Wayne Township
Wayne Township directors decide to close the Carter Hill one room school after census review. Four remaining buildings will serve grades 1 through 6 with seventh and eighth grades bused to the new high school under the Jointure program. The state offers a $200 annual incentive for each abandoned school.
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Carter Hill
Bchool
Wayne Township
Corry
Directtors
Ias
Wayne
Governors Divided Over Ike Road Program Showdown
Governors at the Governors Conference split on President Eisenhower's plan for a 10year highway expansion and federal-state cooperation. Nixon urged a interstate program to transport 200 million people by 1970, while governors debated federal involvement and local funding authority.
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Nixon
Bolton Landing
John
Fine
Ponneyive
Goodwin J. Knight
California
Einenhower
Benhower
Ernors
America
Eisenhower
Washington
Dian Thornton
Colorado
Senate scales back foreign aid to pressure France and Italy
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reversed its stance on a 93.1 billion foreign aid bill after State Department urging. It removed a proposed ultimatum to France and Italy to join a European army, replacing it with language approved by the House to prod EDC support. The bill heads to the Armed Services Committee for possible revisions.
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Associated Pres
Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
State Department
France
Italy
U. S
Sint
House
Armed Services Committee
Foreigh Relations Committee
Capitol Hill
State Dulles
Paris
Alfred M.gruenther
Europe
Gruen
Ther
Europes
Senate
Dulles
Wiley R-Wis
Foreign Relations Committee
EDC
Wiley
H. Alexander Smith
Hnay
Aiken Cravt
George
Green
D-Ai
Pulbright
D-Ark
Sparkman
D-Ala
Gillette
D-Town
Ckwed
Knowland
Fergiuson
Hicken Fooper
R-towa
Langer
Manafield
Embassy Pushes for Release of Seven GIS Soldiers
The U S Embassy in Prague says it is pushing for the release of seven American soldiers seized by Czech border guards on July step. A spokesman said they are hoping something might happen this week and that they have no idea where the captives are.
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Ny Amocrawen
Frankfurt
Germany
U. 8
Prague
Todast
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Penengiania
Ehie
Pittsburgh - Pont-Gassette
Onike
U.S
Embassy
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