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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1955
Page
1
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Argentina's labor federation CGT rallies six million members for a nine hour nationwide strike to back Peron's clash with the Roman Catholic Church. Peron urges calm and vigilance after a three day wave of clashes in Buenos Aires. rioting at Plaza de Mayo injures 29. 470 arrested as Catholic faithful seek refuge. government accuses Catholics of vandalism. church denies blame.
A 20 year old A. D.3 Union City man pleaded guilty to fraudulent conversion of property at the office of Alderman N. Allen Love. He was ordered to make restitution and pay costs totaling 3160. Detained at the Titusville Jail after arrest on Friday, he was picked up as a warrant. The complainant charged the defendant with taking the wood to an Erie paper mill and keeping the money. The wood was not his to sell. The defendant pleaded innocent at arraignment but changed plea for the Saturday hearing.
London reports Britain’s 17 day railway strike ended after conferences at the Ministry of Labor. Big Jim Campbell of the nonstriking NUR said a settlement has been reached. A wildcat strike by seamen disrupted sailings for two weeks as 150 crewmen quit aboard the Queen Mary, which is set to sail to New York from Southampton on Thursday.
At a school assembly at Carty Area High School an awards program recognized junior students for scholarship and citizenship. John Mowrey won the American Legion Award and Patricia Kinney the American Legion Auxiliary Award. Arthur Cohen presented the boys award and Mrs. Richard Don presented the girls award. About 60 letters were given for activities in basketball, football, cheerleading, traffic squad, bath and for two students who tended the American Flag. The program included group singing led by Jack Duhling.
AP News Briefs report a 744 percent pay increase for overtime civil service workers approved by the House Civil Service Committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee added over 700 million dollars to four funds, boosting defense-related spending. Eisenhower and Adenauer stated that neutrality cannot apply to Germany in a joint statement after a White House conference.
Production workers at the West Milford plant of General Motors Fisher Body division kept the facility idle for a second day amid a dispute over local wages and benefits. The walkout involves auto workers seeking settlement on pay and related issues.
Harrisburg officials report the Senate Education Committee rejected a nine to four vote on a fair employment practices bill. Chairman Wagner refused to reveal individual senators positions as Philadelphia candidates Longstreth and von Dilworth urged support. The measure, softened by a subcommittee, would ban employment discrimination by race color or national origin though it lacks a clear ability or competence test. Continued on page eight.
Three Pittsburgh firemen were injured battling a downtown blaze that caused at least 80 000 in damage to the Pittsburgh Sports Shop on Seventh Street. Firefighters John Holmers William Gruber and Charles Wagner were treated for hand injuries and smoke inhalation. cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Corry Area High School announces 118 seniors will graduate at the 82nd annual commencement in the auditorium tonight. Valedictorian Ruth Ellen Abbey and Salutatorian Tony Radecki will give speeches. Dr Louis T. Beneset of Allegheny College is keynote speaker. Diplomas will be awarded by Huberts Vaughn. Alma Mater will be sung and recessional played.
The Sparta borough gears up for its June centennial with a four day festival. Ralph Elliott Winkestee directs a historical pantomime pageant featuring local cast from the Sparta area, with rehearsals scheduled and a full dress run set for June 20.
Corry Area Joint Salary Committee heard SB Anderson report the district is in good financial shape. Sixteen teachers faced salary issues. new hires include four teachers, a guidance counselor, and an art supervisor.
Report notes that about 162 reservations exist with 70 graduates yet to attend. organizers hope total attendance will reach nearly 300 for the alumni association banquet Thursday evening, with additional reservations due by 10 o clock tomorrow morning.
The school board last night considered a $20,000 offer for the old high school building and grounds on Spinny Street. Attorneys for the bidders stated the buyers would pay $20,000 and had already put down $1,000 as a binder. The proposal was referred to the separate committee for study and a recommendation, with a definite action expected at the next board meeting.
Detroit reports the United Auto Workers win broadening influence across ten industries as new contracts enact guaranteed wage provisions pension vesting and extended holiday pay. The GM style union shop rules push employment to join the union, with coverage spreading to Ford Chrysler and other auto parts and electrical plant employers.
Torrential bursts unleashed by a desert storm hit Las Vegas at night, damaging Lak Wejan area and prompting a state of emergency talk. Injuries were not reported as phones went out and power was restored. officials warned of over 1000000 to 5000000 dollars in property damage with rail service disrupted and streets flooded.
A Tass commentary appears designed to cloud Western arguments ahead of the Geneva Four conference. It accuses the United States of double standards, questions Western willingness to discuss international capitalism, and suggests the Soviet side seeks concessions while Washington calls for first moves to ease world tension.
Directors announce a semiannual dividend at three percent yearly totaling about 47 500 dollars and to be paid tomorrow to 1 100 stockholders of record June. Governor accepts resignation of J Myron Honigman from the Pennsylvania Utilities Commission.
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