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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

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Tired Senators Press For Farm Bill Passage Tonight

The Senate debates the farm bill in a long session aiming for final action tonight amid amendments. Leaders Johnson and Knowland urge staying for votes as the chamber weighs dual parity and price supports, with post-session House action anticipated and a larger soil bank total pushing past 61 billion dollars.

Prem Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Repulsc Lenn Knowland California Sen, Blender Foot Manger Sen Aiken R-Vt House Eisenhower Ben Anderson D-Nm Moraling of Agriculture

Pennsylvania Driving Penalty Reform Gains Court Praise

The Justice Department reports that Pennsylvania’s new driving violation penalty system has strong court support. Deputy AG Marvin Garfinkel says early reactions are favorable, with judiciary enthusiasm for the changes ordered by Gov. Lender a month ago. The code replaces fixed penalties with scaled sanctions, including a mandatory 90 day suspension for repeat offenders and escalating penalties up to ten days for higher tier offenses. Law enforcement and safety experts note the approach aims to curb repeated violations, though some critics worry about its complexity.

Ay Harrishurg Btnte Justice Department Pennsylvania Revenue Department Marvin Garfinkel Vears Sr Judie Clary Girfinkél

Heavy Snowfall Warning For Corry Area

Weather service warns of 4 to 6 inches of snow across northwestern and eastern southwestern Pennsylvania with cloudy skies and temperatures mid 20s to mid 30s tonight. Motorists urged to avoid travel as visibility falls in easterly winds and last night froze ground after a chilly day.

Vonynes Nog Pensylvania Weather Bureau Ec~tion Pennsylvania Bilreau Corry Mercury Leo Neckers St. Patrick’s Day

Egypt Delays Work On Dam

The Aswan Dam project is postponed as Egypt's Premier Gamal Abdel Nasser seeks a Nile water sharing agreement with Sudan before starting Phase 1. Officials say the shift follows Sudan’s sharp response to Egypt’s initial overtures, delaying the 1.3 billion dollar mega project.

Egypt Washington Sizruls Aswan Egyptiay Gamal Abdel Nasser Sudan Nile Nasser World Bank Fugue Black Caira Upper Nile Quassity Middle East Britain United States Weever Budan Ted Nawsir

British Troops Isolate Limassol Port in Cyprus Crisis

British troops sealed off Limassol, curfew on 45,000 residents, as extensive searches hunt extremist attackers amid rising violence tied to Cyprus independence efforts. Nine British servicemen killed and several injured since last August, with authorities citing a persistent disruption.

Associated Press Nicosia Cyprus John Marding Sollec Dhota Greece Mediterranean Limassol Sali Cuto Zodhi Paphos Ibo Makarios

Khrushchev Secretly Attacks Stalin At Soviet Congress

The New York Times reports Nikita Khrushchev gave a closed party congress address revealing Stalin’s crimes and the purges of the 1920s. He described a Moscow ruled by fear with officials ignorant of many Hirinam details, including Lenin era events and associates' betrayals.

New York New York Times Nikita Khrushchev Communist Party Congress Joseph Stalin Tate Ike Mink Wid Waren Times Moscow Harrieon Salisbury United States Cape Sun Asrushchev Soviet Party Lenin Stalin Muich Polithnura

South Penn Oil Increases Price

South Penn Oil raised Pennsylvania crude grade prices by 20 cents a barrel today. The move, officials say, aims to sustain production and offset higher costs. No changes were announced for grades in Albany Buckeye or Zelenville or for the Gornig grade in Pennsylvania.

South Penn Pont Orl Iseph Aveiey Ronit Penn Oil Co Pynniaylvania Grate Prude Pennsylvania Gornig

Corry Court Reforms Traffic Case Handling System

A Erle County ruling by Judge Burton A Laub orders a Toplovich motor vehicle conviction set aside. The city faces choosing between restructuring to use the nearest alderman as required by state law or reversing many convictions. Mayor Earl T Cherry notes a decision by Monday’s council meeting. Currently cases are filed with Alderman Gordon then Cobbett, who is nearer the scene. A plan to use Cobbett for near-office cases and a single magistrate for others is discussed.

Dudge Burton A. Laub Erle Dudge Laub Daniel Toplovich Columbis George Gordon Toplovich Govinda Earl T. Cherry Gordon Melvin Cobbett

WE Agreement Near as Mediation Proceeds at Westinghouse

Federal mediators press union and company negotiators toward a settlement on 36 discharged workers while the panel backs restoring 67 striker-fired employees. The dispute stalls arbitration for the remaining cases as talks seek a five-year contract with pensions benefits and raises around 10 dollars over 17 cents hourly.

Seegersenegetth Washington Westinghouse Mel Jobs International Union of Electrrical Leci Block Weatinghowe

Flood relief unit opens Warren office for emergency aid

A Warren flood relief office opened to provide emergency aid after a regional disaster declaration. Paul Revelle coordinated from Region T1 with engineers Wreathont Essertiower and AL Jonsk Wo overseeing temporary shelter and supplies. 50,000 in aid available.

Holverevasengeee Torluy Paul Revelle Dinwater Wreathont Essertiower Warren

Man Dies After Attack Near Piptrburgh

Involving a minor, the incident left a man dead and another person injured near Allicon Park. Violet Bhiw mrze Wak, 30, of Thollann Township, reported the collapse as responders arrived, with details fragmented in the damaged report.

Piptrburgeh—Witlam Breick Iin Allicon Park Violet Bhiwmrze Wak Thollann

Cohen Blames Tax Loophole to Lobbyists

Harrisburg attorney general Cohen accuses a corporate lobby driven tax loophole of creating a 62 million dollar hole in the commonwealth budget. He urges the governor to veto a plan rushed by the legislature to expedite capital tax collection. He says the provision was added by lobbyists for special interests to pass the tax onto late business operators. Republican senators supported the provision, he says, in an effort to shortchange the budget and embarrass the governor.

Associated Press Harrisburg Cohen At Heard Commonwealth Leeder Dolins Newanan Bilsinesamnan Bage Bix

Plan All-Out Push For Flood Control Funds

Washington reports a Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce led drive to secure over 10 million dollars for Allegheny River reservoir and related flood control projects across western Pennsylvania. The plan aims to coordinate congressional efforts with bipartisan support, highlighting flood protection for Warren and Pittsburgh and seeking planning and construction funds totaling about 100 million dollars.

Washington Western Pennsylvania Congress Fm Juricheon Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce Allegheny River Warrenr Pittsburgh Club Western Pennsylvania Cone Ben Martin Duff Wable Beudune Senate Renate Noor Rep Gavin Oil City Warren Congression Pennsylvania-West Virginia Ohio Sherman PB. Voobees Alleghny Pittsburgh Allegheny Mondalaholi Hin

Sap Tappers Hope for Warm Spell in Cory District

Sap producers in the Cory district seek a warmer spell to resume tapping as a cold snap ends. Harry Burrows of Charter Bil reports tapping 2,000 of 4,000 trees with 1,000 more tapped yesterday and plans to repeat today. Weather notes show limited sap in this section with good days expected ahead.

Cory Harry Burrows Charter Bil

West Powers Agree On Measures If Middle East War Erupts

Washington reports indicate the United States Britain and France have a basic understanding of possible military steps if a war erupts in the Middle East The three nations may seek a UN resolution to deter hostilities and speed action should fighting flare amid constitutional limits on U S and British powers and ongoing UN truce supervision adjustments to the council’s stance and Gen Burma’s multinational force are under consideration

Middle East Associated Press Washington United States Britain France Eden London Itas Eisenhower Congres Congress Bone Ley State Department Strom Parla Ainy United Nations Security Counc Soviet Union Starin & Wan UN Truce Supervision’ Group HL. M. Burma

Stevenson Rebukes Kefauver In Minnesota Primary Clash

Sen Kefauver, facing challenger Adlai Stevenson, was rebuked by Stevenson who likened Vice President Nixon to a national calamity and warned of a dangerous drift in Washington. Stevenson spoke in Minnesota as delegates head to next Tuesday's Democratic primary amid farm mood and racial unrest. Kefauver defended by noting Republican attempts to split the party and said he would not comment on Stevenson's remarks.

Eyeleth Minn Atul Stevenson Madison Stevenson Asie Africa Kremlin Aouth Washington Brovenson Democratic-Farm-Labor BFL Mashwaul John Blatnik

Canada Sends Military Aid To Israel

Ottawa reports Prime Minister Loui Bf stated Parliament approved permits for 1154 26 pounder artillery shells spare Sherman tank parts valued at 196861 plus electronic gear and radio sets. Canada will not issue further arms export permits to the Middle East until tensions ease. The plan included sending 1 Mabvard training planes to Bivot.

Ottawa Minduter Loui Lmient Canada House of Commons Arma Middle Maat John Bagot Nibdis Jordan Arab Legion

Eden Vows Britain Will Not Abdicate World Power

Prime Minister Eden declared at a Conservative rally that Britain will remain firm as a great world power. He warned that any policy of abdication would only lead to neutralisation and slow decay for Britain.

Windon Princ Minkier Eder Todlay Britain Sun

Beaver Fur Prices Fall as Northwestern Pa Trapping Slumps

Beaver catches at the Northwestern Pennsylvania region fell about 40 percent from last year as buyers paid much less. Prices ranged from eight to ten dollars per pelt, with only a few trappers earning higher sums. The downturn, caused by weak fur markets and poor weather, prompted discussions on trapping impact and future hunts. A retired nurse, Anne Drive Behnpp, died in Pittsburgh after long service in public health.

Pennsylvania Willie Ceemnowaki Waterford Beaver Lake Wantorn Trie County Serpon Simpon Beaver Bimpsoli Gome Officiuis Sonn Pittsburgh Anne Westnormland Allegheny Counties Oakland Veterans Hospital

French Action Follows Raid by Terrorists in Algiers

Algiers police imposed a curfew after a masked terrorist raid in the heart of the city. The attackers set a garage ablaze with gasoline, destroying over 100 cars as residents looked on. French troops clashed with rebels north of Lafayette. one French soldier killed. Authorities warned the violence could prompt stronger government measures as Paris contemplates new emergency powers.

Associated Prowse Algiers Noor Mld Alglora Parla Worige Buch Ganar Rerards Oesss France Robert Lacoste Paris Bouse Lafayette Indochina

Four-Year-Old Deer Violations Lead to $409 Fines

Warren Forest County judge delivers final ruling in a long legal dispute over illegal deer possession in December 1992. Defendants Wayne Whiner Mary Spangler Whisner George Spangler faced charges based on testimony from District Game Protector William Denton and observers. fines totaled $4098 in penalties and costs.

JuKe Aiermberrice Warren Forest County Forest County Judge Pink George Spangler Trp Tongillle William Denton Clayton Cine Commadin Lie Yhilty

More Districts To Get School Aid

Harrisburg reports checks for overdue state school aid to 20 districts. Treasury Department provided payments today as Gov. Leader ordered late disbursements to be made. The delayed funds cover millions, affecting districts with 30,000 residents.

Harrisburg Yeaterday Clina Aclin

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