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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1955

Page

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Italy backs West German rearmament in Paris accords

Rome reports Italy’s Senate approved the Paris accords amid Communist opposition, 139 to 89, making Italy the eighth of 15 nations to complete parliamentary action. Riot police cleared demonstrations near the Senate. 500+ detainees, including deputy Carlo Cappont, were held briefly.

Senate Paris Associated Preas Rome Italy Luigi Einaudi Communit Carlo Cappont Cappont Milan Own Mario Scelles Ties Bonn Republic

Group tours Corry sewage plant as city plans project

A Titusville municipal group and attorney Herman Varnum toured Corry's near completed sewage disposal facility. The visit aims to increase knowledge ahead of Titusville's planned construction. The plant handles 1,125,000 gallons daily with a trickler filter system and digestion.

TituayiMe Municipal Authority Herman Varnum Yasterday Corry Titusville Gorry Tate

Two Plead Innocent to Kidnapping Charges

In Cleveland, Carils Stondern 40 of Newark and Sherman Callaway 49 of Baltimore pleaded not guilty to kidnapping a 70 year old man, Jesse Blahop, from Harrisburg. They allegedly abducted him near a Pennsylvania station and crossed the state line into Ohio, holding him at gunpoint. Attorneys were appointed as the defendants claimed they lacked funds.

Cleveland Carils Stondern Newark Sherman Callaway Baltimore Pennsylvania Jaukeian Ohio

Plans Complete for Modern A and P Store in Corry

Ground is to be broken soon for the Atlantic and Pacific grocery outlet on West Washington Street. An A and P representative confirmed a Buffalo contracting firm is laying groundwork to start construction as soon as weather permits. The store will be a large one story building on the former George Beaton property, just west of Mott Street, with an opening planned around August 1.

George Beaton West Washington

Atomic blast in 1955 test series near Las Vagas Nevada

A fifth 1955 atomic blast occurred at Yueca Flat Nevada before dawn seen 75 miles away in Las Vegas and 250 miles distant in Los Angeles. The test involved smoke screen trials to reduce radiation but observers felt no shock wave. A separate Hollywood death reports actor Olaf Hytton, 67, after a heart attack en route to hospital following a scene with Butte Davis.

Associated Prose Las Vigas Nev Nevada Desert Yueca Flat Las Vegas Los Angeles Atomic Energy Commission Army Chemical Corps Army Tanger Salt Lake City L. Ranney CAA Nevada Angel’ Peak Dier Hollywood Butte Davis Olaf Hytton Studio Hospital Hytton Sir Walter Raleigh

Absentees Could Decide Vote On Tax Cut

Senate and House Economic Committee members discuss the 1956 campaign focus on economic issues. Republican Kilgore and Democrat Goldwater comment on the economic report, noting recession last year and limited gains in employment and production. The bipartisan report calls for direct Treasury funding for public works rather than bonding, contrasting with the administration highway plan.

Associated Press Washington Goldwater A-Ariz Sen Kilgore Senate House Economic Committee Eisenhower Douglas D-ml Eisen Treasury Tinaree

Attempt Fails On Nehru's Life

Nehru warded off a knife attack as his car was besieged near Nagpur in central India. Police arrested a 32 year old rickshaw puller and another person in connection with the incident. The premier had just landed at Ronegon Airport en route from New Delhi to the Madhya Pradesh chief minister's residence when the attacker struck.

Aswciarenere Bombay India Nehru Nagpur Calcutta Lokasatta Ronegon New Delhi R. S. Shulda Madhya Pradesh

4 H Club Party Draws 250 Guests

Approximately 250 4 H Club members leaders and guests attended a recognition party sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce at Wright School First night. J M Douglas served as master of ceremonies introducing platform guests Leo 11 newly elected chamber president who welcomed the group and encouraged their projects to become better farmers and citizens. Entertainment was by Corry High School Band under Jack Dablinger with novelty numbers and youth sections. The centerpiece was a magic act by Phil Mes wonkoph, the program ended with door prizes and refreshments funded by local merchants and the Firch Baking Co the Eeomm Mille Go and Modo Dalry were thanked for refreshments.

Chamber of Commerce Wright J. M. Douglas Leo 11 Chamber Harry Poorbaugh Erie Gounty Agricultura C. Tritt Warren County Warlaws Douglas Jeaders Corry High Evarett Johnson Firch Baking Co Eeomm Mille Go Modo Dalry

City chamber names Reed to head development contest panel

Lpo Ul, newly elected president of the Chamber of Commerce, announced Roy Reed as chairman of the Community Development Contest Committee. The state chamber funds a $10,000 prize pool with four awards in group two for cities 2,500 to 10,000 population. Reed urged local groups to submit at least two projects by March 3 and prepare to present at a future meeting. Other committee members include Charles Miracken, Helen Jor End Cherry, Robert Bracken, George Sample.

Lpo Ul Chamber of Commerce Roy Reed State Chamber of Commerce State Chamber Corry Chitemin Reed Jeaat Arena Reed Unis Convitition Toent Chamber Reed Snid Chiyles Miracken Helen Jor End Cherry Robert Bracken George Sample

Ohio River Flooding Fury Eases as Crest Nears

The Ohio River flooding danger nears crest, expected to rise two to eight feet above flood level at several points downstream from Louisville. Upstream, Pittsburgh cleanup begins after damage estimated at 13 million dollars, with miles of riverfront destruction across Indiana Kentucky and Illinois as waters push toward Mississippi watershed.

Ky Associated Louisville Ohio River Pittsburgh Toresoon Oniro Ghia Muustesipp Louisaville W. D. Milne Madison Ind Claver Park

Sheriff Found Guilty in Sin City Murder Case

In Birmingham Alabama ex Chief Deputy Sheriff Albert Fuller was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder tied to vice racketeering in Phenix City. Arch Ferrell faces imminent trial. former Attorney General 8 Garrett is a voluntary mental patient in Galveston Texas.

Sin City Albert Fuller Alabama Associated Press Birmingham Ala Parison Vice Fee A. L. Patterson Cecil Deason Arch Ferrell Phenix City Fuller Jefferson County Roderick Beddow State Supreme Court Ferrell Garrett Patterson Galveston Tex Liam Poller

Restaurant sold in Corry to new owners

Bhooy's Restaurant at 1 South Center Street, Corry, long run by Mr and Mrs George Shoop, was sold to Rasselas Brown Monier Bulard and attorney William Peiffer. Virginia Me Cloakey Diemer named manager. building owned by Mrs Vetinix Follett. Shoop has no immediate plans. Opened 1946 by Follett and Venna Follett, then run by the Shoops since.

Bhooy South Center Street George Shoop Rasselas Brown Monier Bulard Neavelites William Peiffert Ravel Virginia Me Cloakey Diemer Vetinix Follett Sutlth Center Surpet My Shoop Follett Vennba Fotlat Montmarkt Ir Uyit

Pilot George R. Roden Recovered From Jamon River

Norfolk notices the body of Marine Corps pilot George R. Roden from Youngstown Ohio recovered yesterday from the Jamon River after a crash Monday. He was attached to a Marine air squadron at Edenton North Carolina and was identified by Navy salvage teams.

Norfolk Beco George R. Roden Marine Corps Youngstown, C Navy Edenton N.C

Senate May Move To Tighten Securities Laws

Washington Senator Fulbright heads the Senate Banking Committee and says the Senate inquiry has weakened the Wall Street claim that the capital gains tax keeps stock prices high. Witnesses argued the tax reduces selling, raising prices, while Fulbright notes a need to curb speculative promotions like penny uranium shares. The committee plans further action to adjust securities regulation.

Senate Washington Fulbright D-Ark Wall Street Senate Banking Committee Boont William C. McMartin Jr Edsit Federal Reserve Board Contilot Te Financial Community Tom Spilinge

Red Cross funds reach mid campaign in Corry area

Red Cross drive in Corry shows signs of slowing as a $4,000 tally nears half the $8,160 city goal. Grange masters from Corry Spring Creek and Columbia plan to recruit rural volunteers to expand coverage. Police report Clarence Shiller, 18, of Greentown died after being struck while crossing a road in Hatfield Township. driver Brant Joy Braham, 40, cited.

Red Cross Corry T Leo Ul Center Street Spring Creek Columbia John Becker Lawrence Miller Columbus Bernard Porter Plana Lansdale Clarence Shil Jer Greentown Pike County Bethiehon Pike Hatfield Township North Penn Brant— Joy Braham

Search For Two Planes Continues In Utah Mountains

Salt Lake City reports the search for two planes and 10 aboard entering a third day. Ground climbers reach 10 000 feet on Mt Timpanogos while air and ground teams expand from Rock Springs Wyoming toward Delta Utah. Missing craft include a B26 from Great Falls Montana and a two engine Beechcraft piloted by Robert J Willis of Chicago bound for Arroyo Calif.

Salt Lake City Timpanogos Pot Air Force Rock Springs Wyo Late Lake Valley Delta Utah Great Falls Mant Robert J. Willis Chicago Arowla Calif

Capehart to appear on Winchell program Sunday night

Sen Momer Capehart of Indiana agreed to join Walter Winchell on his Sunday radio and TV broadcast to question the stock market tips. Capehart confirmed yesterday he would appear but would not comment further. The Winchell segment concerns a stock boom and a Senate Banking Committee inquiry into the market chatter.

New York Momer Cnpeshart R-Ind Walter Winchell Capehart Washington Winchell Jas Weele Leatimany Senate Banking Committee Exward T. McCormick The American Exchange Hill Winchell Needross McCormick

Corry Area Farmers Prepare for 1955 Season Plans

Corry area farmers finalize 1955 farming season plans with Farmers Home Administration loans. Supervisor Jacob W. Ranier says families have analyzed 1954 operations, compared results with prior plans, and set new crop and year calendars. Farm and Home record books guide budgeting, livestock practices, and the year’s plans.

Corry Jacob W. Ranier

Debaters Agree on Four Hour Tax Vote Start Tuesday

Washington reports both Democratic and Republican leaders agreed to start debate Tuesday on the proposed $908 million income tax cut for lower income families. The plan would run four hours for the tax measure, two hours for amendments, and four hours of general debate before a final vote. Senators nearby included Land Humphrey Neuberger Burkley Gore amid a broader struggle over extending corporation and excise taxes.

Associated Press Washington Senate West New York Times William 5 S. White Eisenhower Times Congress Messi Benatar Byrd D-Va Epiba Néan Benite Land D-La Humphrey D-Minn Neuberger Gre Burkley D-Ky Gore D-Tenn Margaret Chane Gmith Maine Kennedy House

Former Phenix City Officer Acquitted in Alabama Case

Former Phenix City official, once chief prosecutor in Phenix City, Alabama, was acquitted by a four juror panel of vote fraud charges and related misdemeanor counts. The acquittal follows a high profile contest over a 1960s era election and bond campaign tied to A L Patterson slaying.

Birmingham Neen Eh Roll Phenix City Ale Alabama Genieral Marier A. Ly. Patterson

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