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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1955

Page

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Union City Man Dies In High Speed Car Crash

Edward Graves aged 36 of Union City was killed when his 1943 sedan crashed off Route 8 after failing a curve near Legislative Route 25049. Two passengers James Collingwood and Joseph Woods were injured as the car rolled, with Graves receiving crushed chest and skull fractures. Authorities stated no other vehicles were involved and an unidentified truck driver alerted authorities. Graves’ body was taken to Glenn Funeral Home as investigation continued.

Miles Forth Union City Edward Graves Donald Davis Wattaburg Davis Graves Harry Musser Polite Collingwood Woods Wilhre Ion Iowa Glenn Funeral Lux Tillé Riel Graves Erie Rungeil Graves Sisten Lester Parrett

Lava Rivers Cut Through Town in Hawaii District

Dynaar, Pahoaa Hawaii, two lava rivers fed by two half mile features and fountains up to 500 feet moved to the sea, causing about two million dollars in damage. Cane fields, timber and at least nine homes were buried as the village of 70 homes became a ghost town under molten rivers. The eastern Punaa district, half Manhattan in size, endured five days of quakes and rockings as residents, about 400, remained at home amid streams scarring a two mile wide swath across cane lands.

Dynaar Pahoa Hawaii Punn Manhattan Ita

Resignation of Selinsgrove State School Superintendent

Dr Donald B Menton will resign as superintendent of Selinsgrove State School effective March 10 for health reasons. Welfare official Harry Shapiro appointed Frederick Jacobs to succeed him. Dr Matti tush is interim superintendent following the change.

Harrisburg Donald B. Menton Selinsgrove State School McIntosh Harry Shapirotun Fréderick Jacobs Matti Dent

City Faces Potential Lawsuit Over Longstanding Tax Debt

City officials, including Treasurer Carl Smith, received a $1,000 overdue tax payment for Ada Bcott Way in Second Ward. An attorney for Mrs Way had threatened a court suit two years earlier over land needed for a right of way for the East Smith storm sewer. Observers speculated the delinquent taxes payout may pave the way for a larger damages claim against the city.

Carl Smith Ada Bcott Way Second Ward

City Assessment Likely 10 Stand For Three Years

City administration faces little chance of a general revision this year with the assessment likely to stand for three years. Attorneys say non appealed owners have roughly no recourse, while those who did appeal may not pursue further changes given the scope of revisions. Remedial action would rest with the city governing body.

Board of Tax Revision and Appeals Pennsylvania

US Writer Exonerated by Reds of Spy Charges

MOSCOW The Sayier government exonerates American writer Anna Louie Strong of spy charges dating back to 1949. An investigation found the charges groundless. Strong, who defended the Red cause for over 25 years, was arrested and deported earlier. She welcomed the Russian announcement, saying she is glad there is now clarity.

Kerem Moscow Sayier Anna Louie Strong Anya the Lavrenty P. Borin Mini Strong Soviet Union Lon Angeles Miss. Strong

Windfall for City Funds Cited in Corry Taxpayer Letter

A Corry Journal reply argues the city’s first year under current administration shows windfalls from bond revenues and fund transfers, boosting the cash balance and general fund. It urges public release of annual financial details by the Sewer Authority and Corry Area School Authority to curb rumors and boost fiscal transparency.

Jourist Corry Cherry Kinley Teimburs Hw Sewer Authority Corry Area

Curious youths trigger Wright School fire alarm

Two young boys ran to a trigycla near Wright School and pulled the fire alarm causing a loud siren and a fire engine to arrive. They scattered behind bystanders, then answered questions from police and adults as traffic backed up.

Curiows Wright School

Senate probes look into stock tips and market turmoil

Senate Banking Committee investigators reveal about 20 cases of big stock gains driven by tips and rumors. Walter Winchell’s reports are linked to volatile moves in Amurex Ol and Pantépec Co stock, with McCormick noting heavy order flows and price spikes after the broadcaster’s broadcasts.

Senate Winchell Washington Trom Uno Right Co. Ark Senate Banking Committee Walter ‘Winchell Edward T. McCormick American Stock Exchange Witchell Amurex Ol McCormick Pantepec Oh Co Ist New York Slorks Winchll Bimvtie Fillbright Lin Tonimentator Pantepec Winchett

Tension Mounts in Gaza as Evacuations Continue

Disrupted by shelling and unrest, sixteen women and children of UN truce observers were evacuated from Gaza. The Gaza border area saw deadly incidents and rioting as refugees protested food depots and truce headquarters, with Egyptian guards protecting some 20 family members of UN workers still in Gaza. A separate Pittsburgh case reports 46-year-old William Price acquitted of murder in a stabbing involving William Bond last October.

Gaza Palestine Gazi Lenaton Goan Mopibey Blondy Rxyntian Lannell U.N Goa UL Ni Tinwela Gaga Chai Pittsburgh William Price Willian ‘Ond Price

Local death of Nettie Houghtaling reported by authorities

The death of 88 year old Nettie Houghtaling of 18 McFarkin Street was attributed to natural causes after a tourist carrier found her home paper undelivered. Deputy Coroner Lawson Davison led the investigation with Officers Gorski and Robertson. Funeral services are planned at Davison Funeral Home with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Nettie Houghlaling BBS East Scully Sirect Law Rjice Davison Daniel Gorski Pete Robertson Ruth Willover McFarkind South Street Houghtaling Davison Pine Grove Cemetery

Bleeding Baby Stumps Medical Hunt For Cure

In Chicago a 15 month old girl named Peg ey Lee Davis faced a mysterious bleeding illness baffling doctors at Presbyterian Hospital. After 12 days of tests physicians ruled out hemophilia and found no relevant family history while noting several promising leads. The infant's mother and brother are affected by the mystery condition as researchers seek a diagnosis and treatment.

Cncago Sevret Medial Ey Lee Davis Bleesder Presbyterian Hospital

Senator Opposes Ultimatum on Airmen Release

Washington Senator George D Gop leader Knowland and other lawmakers push for action if 16 American airmen held since the Korean War are not freed by April 1. George opposes deadlines or ultimatums, saying UN involvement may be needed while Dag Hammarskjold pursues proposals. Dulles to brief Foreign Relations on diplomacy with Asian nations ahead of a televised address.

Associated Rresar Washington Geoge D-Gu Knowlind California GOP United States George Senate ‘Foreign Relations Committee Jin U.N Dag Hammarskjold U. N Congress China Dulles Senate Na-Ion

Wyoming ex convict killed after 16 hour shooting spree

Ex convict Melvin Henry Gray, 29, carried out a 16 hour shooting spree across the Wyoming town of Green River, injuring several including Deputy Sheriff Ed Phillips. A Union Pacific agent, WG Sherman, fired through a window fatally wounding Gray as officers encircled his hideout in Mrs. Gil Kallvas’s home.

Oren River Wyo Sherman Union Pacific Railroad Melvin Henry Gray Gray Gil Kallvas Wyoming Deipgrade Kellvas Pitleerp Frontier Mallen

Babson Doubts Strike First Policy U.S. Action Questioned

Roger Babson questions public support for a strike first policy amid debate over Captain W. D. Puleston’s critique in Influence of Force in Foreign Relations. Babson cites military versus civilian subordination, warns of European lenders and potential threats. Continued discussion noted with references to 1916 peace aims and future defense tactics.

Roger W. Babbon Babson Riss D. Vast Nasty Go, Inc New York City W. D. Puleston Webber College Puleston Frankl D. Roose West Wits Wis Wellesley Hilla Masawohupetita Hong Roosevelt Pulenton Mr. Babson Rept Hughes Kellogg Stimann Prenidonk Hoover Wilkow Wilwon Puleston Haus Tryt Japan Buanesamen Mutron

Radio Station WOTR to Open in Corry April 2

WOTR in Corry announces opening on Saturday, April 4 with 500 watts at 1370 kilocycles. Tests permitted midnight to 8 am daily by FCC. Mrs Rennekamp and husband Kenneth B. Rennekamp run stations in OU City, St. Marys and Emporium. Keystone Broadcasting ties announced. Luncheon planned at Veterans of Foreign Wars Club to honor guests, Governor George Lender may attend.

Paradoesent Eed Eerste WOTR Cory Ravings and Loan Federal Communications Commission Rennekamp Kenneth B. Rennekamp Reg OU City St. Marys Emporium Keystone Broadcasting System Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Corry George Lender

Labor Picture Brightens in Corry Unemployment Report

Unemployment in Corry improved as February figures from the Bureau of Employment Security show 1 new job filing, a drop from January. The data cover new compensation claims, gender and veteran breakdowns, job openings, and reasons why some listed were not employed, indicating a tightening labor picture.

Corry Bureau of Employment Security Heystein Reypnitte Buteaie Feaf Hyer Ue Nuumber Johnpewines Lcnt Fice

Nationalists, U.S. Continue Military Talks

The Nationalists and the United States press ahead with ongoing military discussions as a small island group lies about 20 miles from the Chinese mainland. A brief attack against a minor isle was reported, prompting renewed concerns from Dulles about the security situation.

Red China Isles Dulles

Chiang Expecting Boost in Aid for Formosa Defense

Nationalist China's Chiang Kai-shek and U S leaders discuss increased military aid amid talks on Formosa defense. Reports cite potential joint U S Nationalist command and expanded aid to bolster garrisons near Matsus and offshore islands as tensions with Communist forces persist.

Taipei Formosa China United States Thei Mute Chiang Kal-ahek Matsus Formosa Strait Red China Mota Islands Kundrin Ral Honolulu U. S State Dulles Dulles Southeast Asia Peiping Hoter Napohishan Here Tulle Dow Lawn Paipel Adm Robert B. Carnny Felix B. Stump Alfred M. Pride William Chae Ameria Forma Alee Formona

Fire claims lives at nursing home in New York village

Three residents die in a nursing home fire near a New York village. Say ten patients were rescued. Victims include Adelaide Bleuit about 50 Der Te year-old won Adelbert and Shorkam Disnniian about 70 plus widow Mrs Strait who ran the home. Mrs Strait perished while rescuing her baby. Fire started in roof peak as per county coroner Dr Joseph F. Phelps.

Bomeston New York Village Strait Abone Atiire Joseph F. Phelps Cer

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