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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1955

Page

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Two Well Known Areas Men Killed in Millcreek Crash

A Warren resident and a 31 year old Waterford farmer died when their cars collided at Ola French Road and Perry Highway in Millcreek Township. The wreck occurred amid heavy rain, hindering police investigation. The dead are Benedict Mathis 60 of Warren and John Troyer 31 of Waterford. Mrs Troyer 26 and their 2½ year old daughter Bandra were injured. Autopsies await Coroner Warren Wood.

Warren Waterford Millcreek Erie Benedict Mathis Rig Warren ‘Tank Car Corporation John "Troyer Watersford St. Vincent's Hospital Troyer Martha Bandra Intersecion Ola French Road Perry Highway Mathis Warren Wood

Senate fights House tax cut move on income tax

Washington AP reports Senate Finance Committee members oppose the House pushed plan of a $200 per person tax cut to start January 1. With Byrd and George set to vote to strike the cut, the issue heads to the floor as Malone hedges. Barkley proposes a gradual rollout but gains little support.

Associated Press Washington Senate Finance Committee Sen George Senate Malone R-New Byrd D-Va Barkley D-Ky Treasury Wisenhower

Congress approves pay hike for statemA members

Congress gave final approval to a pay raise raising annual pay to 922,500 for state lawmakers. The House sent the bill to President Eisenhower after Senate passage. The pay increase takes effect March 1, with the measure a second major domestic action this session. The compromise bill blends Senate and House versions, following a Senate roll call on the initial draft.

Congress Washington House Eisenhower Senate Enders Rep Gross Iowa Botiate Moris

Flying Boxcar Crashes Near Adhiya Air Base

A twin engined U S Air Force flying boxcar crashed 18 miles north of Adhiya Air Base. Seven men aboard bailed out over water and were rescued by recon crews. One died later. Names withheld.

Tokyo U. S. Air Force Adhiya Air Base Eyusshy Toland Recce Snd

Findley Lake Lake Level Dispute Escalates With Gates Replaced

Town Board orders gates reinstalled at the Findley Lake dam to restore the artificial lake level after the Findley Lake Property Owners Association lowered it last fall. Constable appointed to guard the gates as the board aims for a quick return to a court decision while a hearing on Howard’s arrest proceeds.

Findley Lake Dam Findley Lake New York State Howard Kate Walford Edwin O'Connor William Hemeline Clymer Bradley Findley Sourh Ray Jones Chautauqua County Foday Alice the Lake

Engineer Wins 1.474 Million from Steel Co

John S. Nace man, metallurgical engineer and inventor, wins a verdict of 1.474 million dollars against Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. in Clabriot Court. The case alleges infringement of his patent for an electrical tin bunting device used at the Alleghippa plant.

Etttsburr Jonn S. Naceman New York Washington Jones Laughlin Steal Corp Clabriot Nachman Ite

City bogs down as sudden thaw precedes rain

Police report Route 6 at Pollock's Bridge closed by high water with about one and a half feet flooding the roadway. A thunder storm and heavy rain followed a spring thaw, leaving East Pleasant Street muddy and impassable. Street crews poured cinders to create a usable path as buses and traffic bogged down. A sewer excavation and washouts near Lake and Ridge streets worsened conditions, with barricades placed to restrict traffic. Continued coverage on page five.

Corry Barracks Pollock's Bridge Corry Luntplent Sf Indies UBT East Pleasant Street Liberty Street Marion Street Charles Parkhurst East Smith Street Lakeland Ridge Land Street Department Hare Creek Brokenstraw

Corry YMCA Plans Fund Drive For New North Center Building

Directors agree to engage the National YMCA Financial Bureau to lead a fundraising appeal for a North Center street building. A. O. Burgess says E. D. Wiegner will take charge with aim to match the $100,000 Albert Bush gift. Drive may begin in November and finish early in 1956 pending spring weather.

Corry Ymca Lastaight National Ymca Financial Bureau Barry North Center Street A. O. Burgess North West District E. D. Wie Albert Bush Corry Erocer Burness

Five Killed as Bomber Crashes in Trailer Park

A B47 jet bomber crashed in a Lake Charles Louisiana trailer park killing five aboard and two civilians. Crew members Capt. Chance Wilson 32 pilot Capt. Mark Veck 34 copilot Capt. Elwyn B. McBee 33 observer were named along with civilians Albert Morgan 24 and Kate Morgan 20. The crash occurred during an attempted landing at Lake Charles AFB after one engine failed, debris ignited homes and trailers, and the plane broke apart over a field and damaged nearby residences.

Lake Charles Like Charles Air Force Base George Spotswood Chence Wilson California Mark M. Veck Downieville Elwyn B. McBee Fort Worth Tex Colensieu Parish Albert Morgan Kate James C. Sapp Charles Afs Morgans Cole Olen Morran

Police Report Details February Erie Western Warren County Trends

State Police at Cory Barracks logged 10 400 mule patrols in February with Sergeant Theodore Hubley in charge. Officers covered eastern Erie and Crawford counties and western Warren County, investigated nine motor vehicle accidents with one injury, a damages estimate of 14 200 dollars, 61 traffic arrests, and 208 information requests answered.

Cory Barracks Theodore Hubley Corry Erie Grawford Warren County Hhibley

Ex British Scientist Pontecorvo Says He Aids Soviet Atomic Projects

Ex British scientist Pontecorvo claims in letters to Soviet papers that since his disappearance in 1950 he has worked in Moscow on peaceful atomic energy. He accuses Britain and the United States of using atomic power to seek world domination and urges Western scientists to oppose military use. He participated in early US Britain Canadian atomic work and reportedly knows about hydrogen bomb development. Soviet newspapers note he left the West amid fears of a new war and emphasize the Soviet focus on peaceful atomic discovery for humanity. Western officials label him a spy candidate, with Fuchs ranked higher.

Moscow Bruan Pontenoryn West Soviet Union Britain United States Pontecorvo Contrealo Atomic Chargy Committee Knowlyedge Pravda Terestia Soviet Communist Party Sueti

Costs Of Corry Schools Far From National Average

The Corry School District spends $227 per pupil per term, about 24% below the national average of $297 per pupil per year for 109 cities with 2,500 to 10,000 population. The state report notes 1952–53 operating costs, covering administration, instruction, plant operation and maintenance, auxiliary services, and pensions, excluding capital outlays and adult education.

Corry Washington U.S Gorry Parea

New Shakeup Reported in Soviet Regime Top Leads

Four new men entered the top circle of the Soviet government with three others rising to first deputy premier. A. I. Mikoyan, M. G. Pervukhin, and M. Z. Saburov became first deputy premiers joining Molotov and Kaganovich. Deputy premiers include A. Pavlenyagin, M. Ehrunt, V. A. Koucherenko, and P. T. Labanov, while four over deputies remain Malenkov Thyosyan Kosygin and Malyshev, with Malyshev shifting to oversee machine building industries.

Associated Press Moscow Nikola Bulganii Supreme Soviet A. I. Mikoyan Aitcrat V. A. Koucherenko P.T. Labanov Russian Socialist Soviet Republic Soviet Union Georgi Malenkov Thyos Yan A. N. Kosygin

Atomic Test Sparks Visible Burst Across Five States

A predawn detonation at Yucca Flat produced a third atomic device in 1955, seen from five states including Phoenix and San Francisco. Observers reported a strong thump. officials said yield matched the prior shot, while nearby windows rattled. In unrelated news, Dr. Paul E. Garrett, 61, Western Kentucky College administrator since 1957, died in Bowling Green.

Noman Las Vegas Nev Poontella Tolaho Phoenix George Tun Albe Atomic Energy Commission Sinka Yucca Flat Collecer Head Paul £. Garrett Provident’ of Western Kentucky Why Bowling Green

Hundreds Flee Pahoa As Lava Flows Threaten Hawaii Village

A volcanic eruption near Pahoa Hawaii triggered a state of emergency as lava rivers advance in three directions. About 100 acres of sugar cane and timber burn while over 400 residents flee, with no fatalities reported. Red Cross sets up aid as night travelers flee and observers monitor new crater activity five miles away.

Associated Press Pahoa Hawaii Civil Defense Uollingtowa Puhow Robert Spenc Red Cros Disaster Pahow Pahoa Ln Punw Niling Kapoho Opititkao Pahat

Trucker Causes 10000 Dollar Blackout on Route 6

Herman Pfuntner of Canadaigun New York escaped injury when his truck drifted off Route 6 past Mum Village at 6 p.m. last night and crashed through a guard rail, plunging 20 feet into an embankment. The load of beam headlight waste and equipment was destroyed, the wreck causing a $10000 blackout. No other vehicles were involved.

Geneterrven Herman Pfuntner Canadaigun N.Y Skite Bimntner Mum Village IC Wie Berm Delver

Yearly Assembly Sessions Backed For Final Approval

Harrisburg Sen Rowland Mehany predicts easy Senate approval of a constitutional amendment to switch to annual sessions. The House passed a plan to create a 12 member commission to advise the governor on reforms, while a companion measure would broaden gubernatorial powers to restart White agencies. A companion budget and unemployment and gas tax items faced votes as lawmakers move toward a 1966 reform package. Frank D Hale former Dayton mayor died at Auburndale Florida.

Associated Dress Harrisburg Rowland B. Mehany Senate General Assembly Repubblicans John G House George A Votw Mouse House-Senate Mose Withyn Walmiple Hotine Berger Senate Labor Relations Committee Bounew Taure Ton Talon County Toy Bi Furnen

Aimed at Israel in Night Border Clash Wounds 21

A major clash at the border inside Egypt’s Gaza Strip leaves 21 wounded and triggers widespread alarm. Reported as the largest frontier confrontation since the 1949 armistice, claims of a surprise strike by Israeli forces circulate amid mounting tension at army headquarters two miles inside Gaza.

Egypt Gaza Strip

Egypt to Bring Incident to UN Security Council

Cairo accuses Israel of a night attack inside the Gaza Strip that left 38 Egyptians dead and 21 wounded at an army HQ near the Egyptian border. Egypt cites a major clash since the 1949 armistice and says air, mortar, and explosive attacks caused extensive casualties on both sides.

Cairo Egypt Israel Today Gaza Strip Palestine Affairs Salah Gehar Jerusalem Israel Army Israel Gohar Orie Gazi Rome Metn Security Council

Union Strikes At Snap-Tite Over Wages

Union Mine Workers locals walk out at Snap-Tite plant in Union City after four weeks of negotiation over pay. Patrols by on-site guards and labor tensions surround the plant’s move to Union City and its use of automatic hose couplers. About 100 workers affected as talks stalled and wage terms remained undisclosed.

Tite, Inc Union City United Mine Workers Aso Suiderstomd Cleveland D. Seile York Erie Mannincores TY Way

Moroccan politician slain in Casablanca

A Moroccan political figure, Mohlay Tariss founder of the Democratic Party of Fromien, was shot dead in Casablanca as he left his home. Two assailants fired five bullets. they fled on a bicycle, leaving his eldest daughter grieving.

Casablanca Prengh Morocco Stinrit Mohlay Tariss Democratic Party of Fromien Farny

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Sen. George Lake Fracas J and L Steel. CO Mahony Ding Frank D. Hale Dayton Opernuir Gro Cery Sitoren Auburndile U. N. Council
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