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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1955
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal includes a notice asserting Associated Press entitlement to republication of all local news and AP dispatches. The paper lists mailing rates and carrier prices, noting postal terms, advertising deadlines, and distribution details for readers.
Senate Appropriations Committee approved a 356 million rise in defense funding earmarked for heavy bomber and reconnaissance wings after renewed Soviet air displays. Reports say Moscow observed rapid progress in long-range jet bombers and supersonic fighters, prompting calls for stronger U S. production. Air Force announced 85 percent B-52 production increase to catch up.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry notes a June 18 1935 vote to resurface West Washington Street from First Avenue to the Peninsula railroad tracks with chip ped stone and tar at an estimated 350 dollars. Corry Hospital petitions City Council to install a special fire alarm system. C F Brown speaks for the hospital board. Davison Funeral Home exterior redecorating progresses with Kenneth Sheeley holding the contract.
40 Years Ago June 18 1015 Charles Stewart injured ankle north of the city and confined at home East Plenaint street. A fire sprinkler failure caused nearly $1,000 in damage at a furniture factory on West Main. Residents push to open new surveyed land west of the city as a production center. Senate leaders debated defense spending and budget measures tied to air power and emergency development as amendments loom in mid June.
A scrambled listing of local eateries and inns shows frequent hours for breakfast lunch and dinner, with descriptions of menus and services. Establishments include Phoenix Hotel Pittsfield Inn Jansen's Dmky Store Purvura's Inn and more offering takeout beer drinks pizza spaghetti sandwiches and varied daily specials.
Regional notes report Corry Bernice Amos publishing a poetry collection at $2.50 via Wagon and Star Press Los Angeles and her work appearing in magazines like Saturday Evening Post. Spartansburg hosts Centennial lore with Stranalan Tavern as early life landmark. Erie Railroad tests new piggyback cars and a flanged wheel trailer. weather and shows affect local business and civic life, with retirements, weddings, and alumni gifts noted across the area. Local rail, industry, and community stories unfold amid weather, events, and plans.
Inspector Ralph Hecht of the Erie traffic division told a special meeting that courtesy to the public will guide officers while traffic rules will be strictly enforced. He cited school closings keeping many children on streets and urged maximum efficiency to prevent injuries or deaths, though tickets in certain areas were not specified.
A reader quiz asks seven questions on current events and facts of national and international importance. It invites checking the Classified page for answers and covers topics on presidential powers over vaccine distribution and opinions on price supports in agriculture.
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