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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1955
Page
1
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President Eisenhower will decide Harold E. Talbott's future as Air Force secretary without Senate subcommittee advice. Talbott disclosed a New York partnership with Mulligan and Cy earning 132 032 over two years, and said he now sees past actions as mistaken. He emphasized awaiting full hearings before ruling, and said no fraud or improper ethics were proven.
Corry draft board reports only two men Bradley Baker now of Wesleyville and Robert Ryans of Edinboro receive induction notices to report August 4. No pre induction physicals expected in August. Fire destroys farm buildings near Saxonburg, causing 9000 dollars in damage.
Federal Judge dismisses contempt of the Senate charges against Corliss Lamont and two others who refused to answer questions before Senator McCarthy’s investigation subcommittee. The defense argued proper congressional authority, but the ruling centers on the lack of clear delegation or mandate in the indictment.
Keith Pratick, 24, of Spartansburg remains in critical condition at Corry Memorial Hospital after a Tuesday night crash on Route 77. He was driving a tractor south when a car driven by Joseph Marty, 28, failed to stop, though lanterns on the rear were allegedly lit. Pratick’s father disputes early reports, saying the wagon carried a lit lantern and that Pratick was trapped under the tractor before being freed and rushed to hospital with a concussion and possible skull fracture among other injuries.
General Motors reports record first half results with sales topping 84 billion dollars and a net profit around 661 million. Leaders Curtice and Sloan say six month sales surpassed any period prior to 1850, aided by strong US economic activity and higher quarterly figures. Total six month revenue reached 3.412 billion in the second quarter, up from 2.608 billion a year earlier.
House votes to send a compromise foreign aid bill to the Senate totaling about 2.703 billion dollars. Negotiations reduced Eisenhower seeking 3.264 billion in anti poverty and military aid, with Ellender and other leaders praising the accord but noting remaining funds and authority questions.
President Eisenhower voiced disappointment at Congress for rejecting the highway bill and financing plan. The House killed all big road-building proposals for the year, voting 292 to 123 against the Democratic financed measure and 224 to 108 along party lines against the long term bonds proposal. The debate centered on funding methods and road needs for the next decade.
A Peninsula drowning today killed two Corry residents, Karl Gates age 3 and Burrows Gil age 14. Coast guards and Peninsula police worked to recover the bodies while Gates was reportedly revived briefly. Families include Gates and Adin Burrows, with a prior house fire in March affecting the Hoonen family.
Severe storms lashed Corry area with four fires blamed on lightning. Damage peaked at an estimated 61,500 at HP Stone home, plus damage to Clifford Vaughn residence and Salen Evangelical United Brethren Church. Penelec reported outages across multiple towns as lines and automatic switches failed. Several residents, including near Harold Wixbrough residence, reported power interruptions while routes north and south of Corry saw flash activity.
The Zoning Appeals Board will hear Roger Andris and Raleigh Shannon seeking to park and reside in a house in district 303 Ent Columns. City changes to zoning ordinances were approved this month by the City Council. Ed Win J. Smith seeks to add an addition to his home near his property, following the board’s direct suggestion for district changes.
About 800 delegates arrived in Uniontown for the Pennsylvania State Amvets Convention. The event opens tomorrow with business sessions and a parade planned along Main Street, followed by a gathering at Cols Minders Hall and the selection of the Amvets leaders for the coming year.
Firemen's Parade and Jubilee festivities fill downtown with demonstrations by rescue squads and marching units. Crowds gathered at Fourth Ward playground for Kiddies Day as the district hosts a 70th anniversary event. Featured at 9 30 pm is a demonstration by the MendWilli Farses Squad with visiting personnel and equipment. The day includes bands drum corps and auxiliary groups. tickets for the parade bonds priced at $1 900.
A 12-member jury in Texas convicted Giles of being an accomplice to theft of $6000 from the veterans fund. He faces up to three years in prison but is free on $2000 bond while a motion challenges the verdict. The case targets a long delayed veterans land program scandal.
Washington reports the 260 mm atomic cannon will be landed on Okinawa within days. Batteries already in Europe will be deployed, with the gun using shells over 11 inches and a 20 mile range, and the 280 mm shell achieving about 30 miles.
Harrisburg report: Governor TLaider presses for GOP support to pass an income tax measure. He aims to line up two or three Republican lawmakers to clear the bill through the Senate, while the House voice remains divided on the tax, with talk of a “dead duck” status unless enough votes align. The administration mentions a potential $411 million revenue shift, and Senate prospects hinge on Republican unity and Democratic resistance. Also noted is a $37.80 weekly compensation boost for allied workers and a plan to boost state college and university funding amid Republican delay.
A Scottish seaman, Mosparrin McSpornin of HMB Orion, was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment after striking Vice Admiral William Eaton during an inspection on July 2. An officer friend said he was overtired from drinking in the heat of the day.
Ralph Hummel, 55, a Detroit area chemist linked with Parke, Davis & Co, died in Vancouver BC. He aimed to develop pharmaceutical processes including chloro modeling and brewing methods within the Chemical Processing department. Source text notes his work with Aquines and Puenety in related pharmiceyitton fields.
A report states Bulgaria has accepted responsibility for a tragic airliner disaster. The article details weather and environmental conditions blamed for the incident, noting heavy showers in the late afternoon and evening. It mentions observers and the impact on the event venue as factors in the catastrophe.
Wang Ping-nim named by Peiping to lead Chinese delegation in Geneva talks with the United States and allied powers. Eisenhower signaled possible face-to-face talks between Chou En-lai and Dulles as Red China seeks conditions for negotiation while Taiwan remains a point of dispute. Johnson in Washington said the United States must first determine what the Chinese Communists want to discuss at Geneva.
A 24 year old Fullview youth died instantly in a Route 5 crash in front of White Swan Farms on Ry Dy 1 near Somerville. The victim, who lived with his mother Mire Idith Somerville in FAuviOW, was ejected after a collision with a Datiliour vehicle. Emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.
A Bulgarian inquiry group is named to probe a fatal plane crash that killed 58 people, with reports from News Agency claiming an Israeli aircraft flew over unauthorized territory. The tragedy affects American nationals among the victims.
A Bulgarian claim that its antiaircraft guns shot down an Israeli airliner killing 58 aboard sparked a Commons uproar. MPs criticized the action as brutal and warned of diplomatic fallout while officials pledged a formal inquiry. The incident occurred after the plane strayed into Bulgarian airspace near the Greek border, with nations reporting the tragedy and calling for restraint.
Warren couple Kennedy Paterson purchase Toy Town, a toy shop previously operated by Mrs. EP Hettes. New owners plan no change to outlet operations and will continue Toy Center activities in the Warrin community.
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