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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1955

Page

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Wreckage of Two Planes Hunted as 10 Feared Dead

Ground searchers in Wyoming comb Mt Timpanogos and Wasatch range for two missing craft a civilian Beechcraft from Chicago and an Air Force B25 bomber from Great Falls Montana. Ten aboard include five in each plane. search teams face snow and cloud while Civil Air Patrol and Air Force planes scour the Likely area and southwest Wyoming for wreckage and clues.

Associated Press Salt Lake City Mt. Timpa Nogos Chicago Air Force Great Falls Mont Civil Air Patrol Wasatch Range Wyoming Wasatch Mountains Mt. ‘Timpanogos Air Fores Air Porce T. G. Remakus Beechcraft Robert J. Willis Tacques George Dott Wauconda Harry Knutson San Francisco Costa Rica H. W. Gindelle Pittsburgh Daniel ©. Howley Springfield Maws Howards John Jr Mendham A.C. Doyle Dempsey Hawkins Tex Donald B. Cubbage Maurice McNulty

Plan Floor Show To Aid Red Cross

An innovation to raise funds for the Corty Chapter of the American Red Cross was announced today. A special floor show with local talent is planned at the Moore Grub tomorrow night and a game show next Saturday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post home. There will be no admission charge but an offering will be taken with all proceeds to the Red Cross. The floor show is new this year, arranged by John Chillock and Sam Bareasl, who lead the campaign among clubs. They hope donations will exceed those of previous years. Brig Gen Glenn D. Glenn, 48, who represented the U.S. Air Force in the Korean truce negotiations and was chief of staff of the Air Force at Mitchel Field, Long Island, N.Y., in World War II, died Wednesday.

Red Cross Corty American Red Cross Moore Grub Veterans of Foreign Wire Post Red Crow John Chillock Sam Bareasl Glenn San Antonio Gert. Edgar Mitchel Wield Long Inland N.Y

Plains States Being Whipped By Dust Storms

Dust storms with winds up to 70 mph swept across the Great Plains harming agriculture in Colorado Oklahoma Texas Nebraska and Kansas. Officials estimated half of Colorado winter wheat damaged and erosion in Goshen County Wyoming. Pilots reported visibility near 25 feet as dust darkened the skies over several states, though the era of the 1930s Dust Bowl was not repeated.

Plains Associated Press Kansas City Great Plains Colorado Department of Agriculture Oklahoma Texas Nebraska Kanse Wyoming Goshen Arkansas Kansas

Area Authority awards four construction contracts for Concord Wayne Elgin school

Corry Area School Authority last night approved five contracts totaling 362549 for the Concord Wayne Elgin Elementary School. General work went to Seltzer and Young Inc New Castle at 259201. Stefanak and Sons Parrell will handle heating at 84804. David N Brown and Ben Bradford win plumbing at 20283. McNerney Electric Erie secures electrical at 24332. Consolidated Kitchen Equipment NYC MD gets kitchen fixtures at 10689. Contracts to be aligned March 19. Authority approves expenses and initial interest payments from the general fund. Authority President Deutschlander may adjust figures before payment. A request by Ludwig Construction Co for 75000 considered. 50000 approved. Remaining withholdings total about 71000 after payment.

Concord-Wayne- Elgin Corry Area Frank MckKnight Presliant Walter Deutschlander L. H. Ludwig Construction Co., Inc Gettern

Beaver pelts rise as season closes in Corry area

Beaver trades end with 64 pelts tagged nine fewer than last year. Prices up 40 to 50 percent versus four years ago with top $34.60 for four pelts. Largest beaver weighed 61 pounds from Dewy Mitchell. Buyers from area pressed market as game officials oversaw the sale at the Corry Rod and Gun Club gathering.

Corry Game Commission Elmer Simpson Geore Burdick Tidioute Lyle Watrous Harold Howard Dewy Mitchell R. D. 3. Corry Willist Prine Prospect Street William McKay Union Olly Ed Barr Wayne Jaggi Pantits

Prankster Harasses 17-Year-Old Bromley Daughter

Police report a mysterious caller harassing Mildred Bromley, the 17-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton Bromley at 1024 Mead Avenue. The calls, escalating to vulgar language, began Tuesday afternoon and continued late into Wednesday, with a blue car mentioned, prompting police to advise the family to secure doors and contact them if danger arises.

Alton Bromley Mead Avenue Mildred Brimley Moman Mead Park Soria Urcaller

Big crack found near top of Niagara Falls

A widening crack near the brink of Niagara Falls could alter the fall if another rock failure occurs. The crack lies about 60 to 70 feet from Prospect Point, a rockshelf on the American side. About 106,000 tons of rock already fell from Prospect Point last July.

Niagara Falls Niagars Falls

Gale Wips Across Pennsylvania in Severe Storm

Gale force winds up to 78 miles per hour lashed the Pittsburgh district as storms struck Pennsylvania. Hail and lightning accompanied gusts, causing power line outages, uprooted trees, and flooding low-lying areas. Police and fire departments were inundated with emergency calls. one TV station was knocked down and another forced off the air.

Associated Preas Pittsburgh Weather Bureau Pennsylvania

Weather notes signal unsettled week with storms

Weather observer George Muldevick reported the day’s high reaching 65 as temperatures rose then fell by late morning. Rain totaling about 0.56 inch erased much of the existing snow while a tornado warning and severe storms threatened portions of Pennsylvania. Thunderstorms lashed Philipsburg and State College with winds near 60 mph before easing. the storm line stretched toward Albany as the weather service issued alerts.

Weather Bureau Pennsylvania Philipsburg State College Albouna

Tipsy Corryite Smashes Auto In Wake Of Crash

Daniel C DeCoux of 2 C Street faced a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after colliding with Florence Bowmanns parked car on East Main Street. He pled guilty and was bound over to the next term of Common Pleas Court, released on a $500 bond. Bowmann reported the crash near her home and stated DeCoux fled the scene before police arrived. The front end of DeCoux s car and Bowmann s rear fender were damaged. A second item notes the death of Mironlova Ster nova a noted movie star in Mexico City.

Daniel C. DeCoux C Street George Don Common Press Court DeCoux Florence Bowman East’ Main Street Bowmann Gradh DeCous East Main Bowman Becoux Tim DeCone de Coux

Governor Won't Commit On Lawmakers Pay Increase

Harrisburg report says Governor George Leader stops short of approving a raise for legislators while noting the post may become a full time job. He favors annual sessions and a $3,000 yearly salary if sessions are adopted, but says any immediate raise will wait for proper time. Democratic leaders push for a higher expense allowance, with legislative leaders meeting next Monday to discuss the increase before the new session opens. a rival view from Speaker Andrews warns action is needed to restore dignity of the Assembly. The article also notes a pending sale of WBUF TV in Buffalo to Nations Broadcasting Co, awaiting FCC approval.

Dem Associated Press Harrisburg George Senate House General Assembly Inter U's UAW Isis

Speculator concerns cited on market boom by Graham

In prepared Senate testimony Benjamin Graham, chairman of Graham-Newman and Columbia finance professor, warned the stock market may be entering a speculative stage. He urged cautious government action and proposed Congress empower a tax rate change to boost common stock supply, while advising investors to reduce heavy equity holdings amid uncertain outlook.

Washington New York Benjamin Graham Senate, Banking Committee Graham-Newman Investment Corp Columbia University School of Buei~ues Graham Snl Graham Squid Congress

Legality Of Fluoridation Upheld By First Court

New Castle Missouri report states Lawrence County Court upholds state power to authorize fluoridation of public water supplies and Health Department to choose methods to prevent tooth decay. The article notes controversy, with physicians supporting fluoride use for children and debates over adult benefits and health risks.

New Castle Pennsylvania Lawerence Mowith Health Department Rome

Fluoridation Upheld In State Health Ruling

The state health department won a ruling upholding water fluoridation in New Castle and surrounding townships. Judges dismissed an injunction by opponents, noting fluoridation’s dental benefits despite safety debates. Health Secretary Bren Mattison called the decision encouraging for the program.

Btuty Health Department New Maskie South New Snade Nexhannock Union Hmlekoxy Molly Department Jack M. Genkinger Victor W. Hoye Clinton D. Kenny W. Willer Braham Lawsene Phileen Danenr Nevion Fie Tant Hye Country Beryn F Mattison Ise Deci Alon

Tornado hits Connersville area causing extensive damage

A tornado like storm struck Connersville Indiana early today damaging the Philco plant roof and many homes. Eight large semitrailers were overturned and a New York Central freight car derailed. The storm sped east toward Springersville and Union City, with barns destroyed and a downtown fire after power lines were torn down. No injuries reported.

Prem Union City Comnersville

Flood Waters Leveling Off After Ohio River Crest

Flood waters along the Ohito River crest peaked near 46 1/2 feet and leveled off after midnight with stations showing stationary stages by midmorning. Meteorologist Bragier warned of further decline but cautioned about potential lingering damage as communities in Pennsylvania and nearby states faced evacuation and costly destruction.

Annoviated Louisville Ohito Buren Mage William Bragier Ohio River Cincinnati Chielmotlmney Bik Pittsburgh Law Franceburg Jef Army

Hospital to elect new Corry Memorial Hospital board

Unclear minutes from Corry Memorial Hospital monthly meeting list candidates for the coming year including Dr WR 2X and others. Names span roles from president to treasurer with mentions of Zionist figures and educators noted amid incomplete OCR text.

Corry Memorial Hospital Nove Dr WR Tams Clymer W. HL Baynest Spartanburg Aleagon Weretany

Byrd predicts victory against tax cut despite defections

Senator Byrd of Virginia concedes a few Democratic votes may oppose the $20 tax cut but still expects Senate passage. He notes some backers may switch to a substitute plan with offsetting revenues. Senators Thurmond and Ervin hint support for the substitute, while Gore backs it though the vote remains tight. House action on extending current rates is tied to the floor battle with timing set for next week.

Associated Press Washington Byrd D-Va Senate House Thurmond D-80 Ervin D-Nc Sen. Gore D-Tenn M Mavee Sen Williams R-Del Ben, Langer Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Hunphrew Labolud Kynowlaund Ur-Catin Ladie Ute Vale Post

Lamb's Request Is Turned Down Over WICU License Hearing

FCC lawyers say Lamb’s 54 percent stake inquiry into Edward Lamb’s stake should continue and Tamil should testify. The hearing seeks renewal of Lamb’s license for Television Station WICU in Erie Pennsylvania and examines whether Lamb is qualified to run the station amid allegations of undisclosed ties and funding to a community group. The FCC argues the examiner lacks authority to end proceedings and notes the hearing has produced millions in testimony.

Reneraome Muinications Commission Edward Lamb Tule Lamb WICU Erie FCC Broadcant Bureau Aute Jn Lambonde Lani

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