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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1956

Page

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U.S. and Britain Agree To Resume Cyprus Talks

The United States urged Greece and Britain to drop violence and return to Cyprus negotiations. London defended Archbishop Makarios deportation and pressed for a denouncement of terrorism, while Washington sought a fair solution involving Greece, Britain, Turkey, and Cypriots. The State Department clarified the U.S. stance as neutral in the dispute.

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State To Probe 3 Million Dollar Turnpike Contract

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin says the State Justice Department will investigate a three million dollar contract by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission under Republicans. Atty. Gen. Cohen denies knowledge of the report as he refrains from comment. The commission earlier voted to hire investigators and to bring in a deputy attorney general, amid details of the northeast turnpike extension between Beranton and Wilkes-Barre. Thomas J. Evans of Coaldale chairs the commission, which is currently split with two Democrats and one Republican.

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Dulles Visits South Vietnam for 23 Hour Official Stop

Secretary of State Dulles declared South Viet Nam has made strong progress toward a free consolidating nation. He arrived from Thailand for a 23 hour official visit with President Ngo Dinh Diem and Foreign Secretary Vu Van Mau in Saigon.

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Firemen Save Barn And Herd At Corry Farm Blaze

A fire at the farm of Assemblyman W. W. Waterhouse on Hare Creek Road damaged a barn and storage hay and grain but cattle were driven out safely. Fire units from Staf ford and Columbus responded with 500 and 880 gallon water capacities, respectively, aided by a chemical known as wet water to penetrate hay piles. Investigators consider spontaneous combustion or an earlier spark from a passing truck as possible causes.

Stafford Hose Company Colmbis W. W. Waterhouse Hare Creek William ‘Thompson No. 3 Charles Collier Columbus Columbus Tuck H Collier Boeing Hurley Drake Gira No. 1 Assiutant Jack Downey

Gas Poisoning Fatal to Six in Brooklyn Family

Six members of a Puerto Rican family died from gas poisoning while asleep in their Brooklyn basement apartment. Authorities cited a defective gas water heater as the cause. Victims were Juan Gonzales 28 and his wife Belen 35 with children Dunk 3 months Mariam 4 and Marie 7. A seventh family member Alda 6 survived and was treated at Kings County Hospital Center.

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Ford Video Show Drops Noel Coward

NEW YORK British playwright actor Noel Coward has been dropped as the star of the Ford Television Show Jubilee season. A Ford spokesman said the first two shows had not drawn enough audience ratings. Coward appeared last October in Together With Music and his final Ford appearance was Blithe Spirit. No replacement was announced.

New York Noel Coward Ford Coward

Pennsylvania approves school construction program

Harrisburg reports bipartisan approval to raise the state ceiling for school building aid from 425 million to 65 million dollars and then by 100 million annually to 9.25 billion by 1958 89. The plan aims to clear a two year bottleneck and reduce backlogs totaling over 225 million dollars.

Associated Preas Harrisburg Pennsylvania Ale McCann D-Creene House Education Committee

Farm Measure Debate Limits Are Tightened

The Senate tightens debate limits to finish a 1957 farm bill with a new wheat price support plan. Democrats and Wheat State Republicans backed a parity plan aimed at paying farmers about 100 percent of costs, while cotton and other sectors faced splits. Debate time was scheduled to speed final passage with one hour per amendment and extended sessions Thursday and Friday.

Washington Senate Secretary of Agriculture Sen Russell Cal Cotter Lyndon B. Johnstor D-Tex

Load Of Coal Spills In Crash

A truck crash yesterday afternoon caused a load of coal to spill along the highway. Operator A A Reynolds, 60, of 202 Fair Bouth treet, escaped with a printed finger injury. The 1049 model truck was wrecked. Reynolds lost control after a tire blew, overturning and dumping the cargo. Police report indicate heavy snow forecast for the region, with up to 6 inches possible tonight across several counties near the state border.

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Malenkov to Tour Britain for three week visit

Moscow reports former Soviet Premier Malenkov will travel by plane to Britain to tour power stations. Officially technal, not political, the tour marks his first visit to the Western world since February 1988. He remains a deputy premier and power minister within the Soviet leadership.

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Sales Tax Forms Available Here

Vague notice lists officials from the State Sale office and Chamber of Commerce announcing availability of sales tax forms. It notes upcoming meetings in Corry Inter and Hastings with mentions of KF Bettis and Carlin WIL. Availability at the Chamber of Commerce is stated and a mailing/return deadline is implied.

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Woman Admits Killing Mother And 5 Others

In Montgomery Alabama the 40 year old waitress Mrs Rhonda Bell Martin admitted poisoning her mother and five others including two former stepchildren and two of her husbands. Police say she was tied to seven deaths across decades with arsenic and poison in drinks and meals. A preliminary hearing was set in City Court while authorities investigate motives and connections to Claude Martin and other victims.

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Navy Tests Guided Missile Knocks Down Plane

On a Caribbean sea test from USS North Carolina two Terrier guided missiles tracked and hit a fast Hellcat aircraft. The attack ended with wreckage drifting as the jet, once a World War I era fighter, was outrun by the 1500 mile per hour interceptors.

Lions Club Sponsors Mills Brothers Circus in Corry

The Lions Club of Corry announces sponsorship for a Mills Brothers circus appearance in Corry on June. An advance agent is in the city arranging the acts and promoting the event as a major show second only to Ringling Brothers in size.

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Corry School District Receives Delayed State Aid Check

Corry School District obtains a long delayed state appropriation of 107673.80 boosting its funds after boards authorized a 48000 loan to cover immediate expenses. The district reports a cash balance of 13000 and pending rental payments totaling 143019 for the high school and Conelway School, with deadlines tight and potential further borrowing likely to meet obligations.

Corry E. F. Batten ConelWay Boho Coneiway School Supt Dongiue Columbia Concord Conelway Corry Dist Elgin Borough Conel Way Cotnelway

Plan Tri City Airport in Corry Area

Surry is capecven whe invited to join forces with Warren and Jamis town for construction of an airport which would serve the needs of the three communities. The Warren chamber has worked on the project seeking a federal approved airport with potential state funds. Four possible sites near Sugar Grove are under study with experts to select a location. Officials from Civil Aeronautics Admin and Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission have tentatively approved the plan and consultants are drafting future layouts.

Surry Capecven Warren Jamistown Warren Yeaterday Chamber of Commerce Sugar Grove Jamestown F. Baltes Corry Commerge Warrett Flcors Fic Fiie Ine Warren and Corry Warren Committee Air Transportation Charles R Charles R. ‘Tranter Warren Chamber Glea Prescient Civil Aeronautics Pobnsylvania Aeronautics Commision St Warren Hae Chamber of Commerce Committee Abia Lyariows Pasible

Ban Peddlers After Insult Sparks City Action

Police Chief Hurley Drake ordered peddlers run out of the city after a leader insulted a Third Ward homewife. Drake said solicitation permits had been granted but warned the group’s women to stop. He condemned the offense and ordered the offender never to return to Me elite newsilesmani. Further actions aim to curb peddler violence and restore order.

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Eisenhower Says He Is Happy To Have Nixon On Any Ticket

President Eisenhower said he would be glad to have Vice President Nixon on any position on his ticket. He emphasized that there was no attempt to drive a wedge between Nixon and himself and noted they are close allies. The remarks followed Nixon’s strong showing in the New Hampshire primary, where Nixon’s name did not appear on the ballot but received over 22,000 write in votes.

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Car overturns on Sparta Road near Corryburg

Police say Fra Wilcox, 2, of Bent Lake drove south on Route 277 about ten miles south of Corry when his car left the road and rolled over on the left berm. The state patrol reported the 10:25 p.m. single-vehicle incident.

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Primary winds lift Kefauver in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire the Democratic primary gave Estes Kefauver a clear victory securing 12 delegates while Richard Nixon unexpectedly led the vice presidential vote with broad support across 100 of 497 precincts. Kefauver’s win reshapes momentum ahead of Minnesota and Maine contests as Stevenson campaign waits for demonstrations of strength.

Flood Aid Planned for Damaged Roads in Wigren

Harrisburg approves 18 million dollars for road and bridge repairs after August hurricane damage in northeastern Pennsylvania. City of Wigren experiences recent flooding as authorities move to allocate funds for park and bridge fixes.

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Pay Hike Granted By Stackpole Co to Employees in Pa

Pay raise of 35 cents hourly over four years approved by Stackpole Carbon Co employees at three plants Reysfoyes we Easy Johnsonburg and St Maya. Union members vote 24 in favor while a strike threat from the International Union of Electrical Workers looms. About 3,200 workers affected across the three plants.

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