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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1955

Page

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Britain Faces Rail Strike Crisis With Lockout Threats

Associated Press reports Britain's seven day rail strike crippling industry with 80 percent of locomotive crews striking. Unemployment rises as steel plants cut shifts, a seamen's wildcat strike blocks the Mauretania, and Prime Minister Eden contemplates emergency powers to seize transport and deploy troops to move essential supplies. Prices and wages are disputed with a demand of 112 shillings weekly above base pay.

Associated Press London Britain Southampton Federation of British Industries Scotland Otter Eden Queer Hlizabeth

Senate votes on two major money bills in calendar

The Senate plans to vote on two appropriations bills totaling 2.404 billion for Labor and Health Education and Welfare plus 588 million for 17 independent agencies. The Appropriations Committee approved increased funding including 22 million for NIH research on chronic diseases and 1.6 million for polio vaccination checks, with the Veterans Administration receiving about 469.13 million, exceeding House totals.

Preas Washington Senate Senate Appropriations Committee House Veterans Administration

NAACP Plans Integration Moves Across Atlanta and South

NAACP leaders in Atlanta filed a petition with the Atlanta Board of Education urging immediate school reorganizations in line with the Supreme Court rulings on school desegregation. The action targets nine parents speaking for 19 Atlanta schoolchildren as petitions spread to other Southern communities. The Houston Conference of the Methodist Church adopted a six point plan to foster white Negro relations and urged community interracial church services.

Associated Press Atlanta National Association For the Advancement of Colored People South NAACP Atlanta Board of Education United States Supreme Court Tre Jarrell Board of Education Supreme Court Houston

Nash and Hudson to cut 3400 jobs in Wisconsin plants

American Motors Corp. said 3400 workers at its Nash and Hudson plants in Milwaukee and Kenosha will be laid off in a downward production adjustment. A company spokesman cited high production rates and the need to build dealer inventories, stating the new output will be 660 cars daily, down from 380 a year ago.

Milwaukee American Motors Corp Nash and Hudson Automobiles Wisconsin Ykesman Kenosha Wis J. A. Riedl American Motors

Reverend Dr Bert L Scott Dies at Bryn Mawr Hospital

The 66 year old Baptist minister Rev Dr Bert L Scott formerly of Corry and Bryn Mawr died Thursday at Bryn Mawr Hospital. He served as director of the Bureau of Corrections and as executive Secretary of the Pennsylvania Prison Society. He held multiple church and state roles and was honored with a 1941 honorary Doctor of Divinity from the University of TEWS. Surviving are his widow Elizabeth Moor and three daughters, Alice Scott, Mrs Philip Shank, and Mrs Robert Gross.

Bért L. Scott Bryn Mawr Scott Lnte Wid Samuel Scott Corry Joel Public Schools Allegheny College Baptist Institute For Christian Workers Pikster Lower Merion Lower Merion Baptist Church Bureau of Corrections State Department of Welfare Fort Gifford Princhot Jobin & Fisher Lnter Pennsylvania Prisary Society Pennsylvania ‘Temperance League Baptist Ministers Conference Pennsylvania Baptist Convention American Baptist Historical Society University of Pittsburgh University of Tews T Iis Elizabeth Moor Alice R. Scott Philadelphia Philip RK Shank Rawemont Robert Gross J Bethlehem

Lausche Praises Ex President Truman at Library Fund Dinner

Ohio Governor Frank Lausche called former President Truman one of the great presidents at a Trinity library fund dinner. Lausche, at odds with national Democrats over a Washington governors meeting, praised Truman during the event.

Cleveland Ohio Frank J. Lausche Marty Truman Lausche Washington Tri Trinity Library Fund

Four U S jet pilots freed from captivity in Hong Kong

Four U S jet pilots released after years in Red China face a tight schedule in Hawaii. They visit dentists between interrogation sessions with Air Force officials, while awaiting departure to Travis AFB then Omaha and Philadelphia before Washington. The group includes Capt Harold Fischer and Lt Lyle Cameron among others.

Honolulu U. S Air Force Washington William McGinty Press Heer Gol Edwin Heller Wynnewood Harold E Fischer Swen City Lyle Cameron Einpolis Nob Roland W Parks Omaha Hong Hone Romiantic Hawaii McGinty Fischer Chile Heller Cutif Philadelphia

Diners flood Kern River Canyon as uranium rush grows

In California's Kern River Canyon about 60 armed deputies watched as a thousand prospectors surged in after two dynamite blasts opened new claims. Claim jumping rose, but most violence was avoided. experts predicted court action could last months.

Hobo Hot Springs Calif Kern River Canyon California Rocky Canyon

Miracle Ann: Premature Baby Reported Dead Lives Recalled

The premature girl Miracle Ann Dupree, born at City County Hospital, was pronounced dead after birth but later found alive on an embalming slab. Doctors said death was likely due to underdeveloped lungs and absence of oxygen. the infant later died.

Associated Press Houston Ann” Dupree M Desmond City County Hospital Earllier Mark. Dupree M Maui Desmond Besmond Hartwell Cotan Pat Foley Morti Duprees Hospital Information Desk Cive Deamond Miracle Ann Robert Kelley Kelley Miricle Ann Robert Corry Corry

Youths Charged in Drive-In Theatres Theft Ring

Three youths from the Lory area pleaded guilty to burglary connected with stealing food and candy from the Corry Drive-In and Sunset Drive-In theatres in Waterford. Judge Samuel Roaimer fined 160 pounds and ordered 11 months in county jail with parole after one day. Arrests followed after state police investigations. suspects are Lee Burlingame 15 Union City, Raymond Coalam 20 and Edwards Combs 18 Watteburg.

Lory Corry Drive-In Sunset Drive-In Waterford Samuel Y. Roaiyer Son Fanond Lee Burlingame Union

Governor Appeals To Labor For Support Of Income Tax Plan

Gov. Leader urged AFL Labor League members to back his proposed income levy to balance a 1969 67 budget and fund health and education priorities. He aimed to raise about 411 million dollars and pledged efforts to clean up the mental health program while stressing job growth and fiscal restraint. Labor leaders from six states attended the one day rally in Harrisburg.

Labor Axsociat Harrisburg Pennsylvania Echefon Union Ameasbers AFL siteVivanio Labor League For Uiree Oir New Jersey Ohio New York Maryland District of Colubin West Virgil

Council to Study Zoning Changes

City Council will review ordinances on restricting occupancy in residential zones and requiring permits for work. Proposals include moving areas from D to other districts and reclassifying portions of East Church Street and adjacent streets. The measures may go to the Zoning Board for validation and timing adjustments by the city engineer.

Wtite Businese Ordinnance Chine Second Avenue Third Ward Washington Street Railroad Alley

Controversy Grows Over Findley Lake Boating Rules

At Findley Lake a new issue forms as debates intensify over high powered boats on the small lake. Reports cite a May accident where William J Shergals of Cleveland rammed a smaller craft. he paid 6 dollars and costs but faces questions about guilt. A quick rescue prevented injuries.

Findley Lake WU Nin Milligan Willum J ShergAls Cleveland Adend

Conrad Leads St Annes Golfer Title Defense in Tight Match

Conrad leads St Annes in England after 18 by 84 holes for the British Amateur title. Slater of London trails by four holes after the morning round as the pair enter the afternoon with a tense battle.

Conrad ST. Annes England Joe Conrad Tinge Texan Alan Slater London Mier Homme

New Mail Service Begins Tuesday Inaugurated by Post Office

The Post Office Department inaugurates a new mail service on Tuesday offering certificates of mailing and proof of delivery for items with no imprint. Fees include 16 cents for mailing certificates and for a delivery receipt, with a 40 cent or higher surcharge for registered mail. A new flat rate stamp will replace old methods, with stamps usable for metered impressions.

Coe Joonl Cartier Post Office Department

Area Firemen Plan Columbus Festival Parade

Firemen outline a parade including one or two Stanford Hose Company trucks for the Columbus Firemen's Festival at the No-Bar Ridge Club grounds. Corry delegation may join. The event runs June 7 through the week with the Greater Fumes Show and Aerie Bark nightly. Proceeds fund new equipment and operations for volunteers.

TE Tb Stanford Hose Company Avenuni Colutbus Corry Columbus Holby

Jobless records tumble in city report says May totals rise

The Curry office of the Bureau of Employment Security reports May jobless figures show 4 088 continued claims and 277 new claims as against a backdrop of 1 500 projected continued claims and 100 new job applications. Forty one people secured jobs in May while eleven were denied compensation. The report notes high placement and lists occupations and reasons for denial.

Curry Bureau of Employmentt Security Paul Hensley Alton Ion Addi Tie Art Hunley Iso

Babson on the H Bomb Threats and Uranium

Roger W. Babson in New York City warns that war will be reshaped by redevelopment and a looming H Bomb. He predicts uranium urgency, world defense efforts, and public apathy toward civil defense, urging readers to consider a broader, cautious view of the era’s dangers.

Babson Roger W. Babson New York City Waldorf Astoria Bower Buffalo Minneapolis St Louis New Orleans New $ York Walden Minsiter Trath Englund Ranee Anc Rilsnin Wons Hiren Lim Ux Penewes Hue United Suites

Union presses Ford benefits fight in stalled talks

The CIO United Auto Workers push for larger and longer lasting benefits in Ford negotiations as strike deadlines loom and talks with General Motors continue. UAW seeks improved pension and wage guarantees, while Ford reportedly offers partial wage coverage and semiannual boosts, with GM also proposing enhanced terms.

Associated Press Detroit CIO United Auto Workers Ford Motor General Motors Corp Ford Tetvon General Motors UAW Owauya Nlgst Lo Seasions Meldi WorHld Benaduelee Sid Cme MLB Billy Tema Gery

Fishing Rodeo Scheduled Here at Mead Park

The recreation committee plans a Fishing Rodeo at Mead Park next Wednesday evening starting at 6. Open to all boys and girls in the school district aged 12 and under. Registration at the desk required to be eligible for prizes. Major prizes announced for fish caught between bright and dark. Authorities aim for a larger turnout than last year. The event continues the next evening along the same line.

Rereation Committee Mead Park Desi Miejadiné

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