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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1955
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a prank or quiz involving Tom at a pub with an Argentine connection. The wording is garbled but suggests a local or informal event with verbal play and possible editorial notes. Entities are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Senate Republican leader Knowland urged government publication within a year of wartime Tehran and Potsdam reports as the 1958 presidential race begins. Sparkman warned disclosures could affect diplomacy, while State Department notes also plan to publish China documents and related wartime records.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce launches a citywide scrap paper drive to erase the debt for Fire and Palace radio units bought last year. President Frank Anthony announced Edward Zowataky as drive chairman and urged every home in Corry and Columbus to participate. People with large paper loads can request a pickup by calling a Jaycee member.
Britain told the United States it opposes releasing the top secret Potsdam record from 1945 talks among Truman Stalin Churchill and Attlee. The Foreign Office noted Washington consulted London about the release and compared objections to those raised against publishing the Yalta papers during the leaders lifetimes. The conference outlined postwar aims for Japan and Germany as Allied plans began to take shape.
Red Cross fund drive nears midpoint with about $5,000 raised as chairman Leo moves to renew effort. Campaign shifts to mail appeals in rural regions, with return envelopes for donations, and only Spring Creek will have door to door solicitors.
In a special audience at the Vatican, Pope Plus received 34 American editors touring Europe and the Middle East. From the "little throne room" of the Palace he offered a brief greeting in Bahállah as about 10,000 Romans, tourists, and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square. The Pope then appeared at his apartment window to acknowledge the crowd.
Babson Park Mass Roger W Bardot reports Fulbright Committee shows ignorance in stock market talks. They muddle Dow Jones and 1929 highs, misnaming stocks like Allied Chemical, American Smelting, Bell Telephone, Chrysler, DowDuPont, Eastman Kodak, and more while debating the Dow Industrial Average.
Ivan Crippen a Port Allegany native and former president of North Penn Gas Company died yesterday at Luke's Hospital in New York City He was educated at local schools and Case Institute of Technology He is survived by wife Mabel brother Earl Crippen and several relatives Funeral services planned with arrangements in Bracken Funeral Home and Grove Cemetery North Vernon Indiana (continued on page three)
The Findley Lake Property Owners Association filed a notice of trespass against the Town of Mina board and supervisor Ray Jones, via officers John Molk and J Fred Kinley. The notice asserts the association owns and operates the dam and gates, condemns the town's entry and dam operation, and seeks cease and desist while holding the town liable for damages from alleged trespass and high water. The text outlines the association’s demand and hints at impending court action.
Joseph Campbell was confirmed for a 1B-year term as comptroller general after a voice vote with some nays. Senator Gore led opposition, citing Campbell is not a lawyer or legislator. the GAO head oversees federal spending and the post has typically gone to lawmakers.
Premier Edgar Faure won a compromise with parliamentary backers over tax relief and German rearmament issues. The deal pruning penalties on tax dodgers came after a near defeat and threats to resign. Faure agreed to outline tax reforms by March 28 and to withdraw expansive economic powers, aiming to secure Senate ratification of Paris pacts by March 25.
A four year old, Walter Adama, leaped from a fourth floor window in a Brooklyn apartment yesterday. He landed in bushes and escaped serious injury, telling his panicked parents, I played Superman. Police and doctors say he was unhurt beyond minor scrapes.
Senate Republicans plan to end the deadlock on unemployment compensation with the return of Senator Jobe T. Van Sant from Allentown by ambulance to Harrisburg. Van Sant, hospitalized for six weeks after a car crash, will vote under the unit rule to allow GOP amendments to the administration measure, but not guarantee passage. The bill would raise maximum weekly benefits from 30 to 35 dollars, extend compensable weeks, adjust payroll taxes, and modify eligibility rules including for pregnancy and plant vacation layoffs, with several controversial changes still under debate.
Harrisburg The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs urged the State Game Commission to ban antlerless deer hunting for a year. The proposal passed the PFSC after a 26 to 17 vote at the annual March meeting amid debate between northwest division critics and north central supporters. Dr. Logan J. Bennett, State Game Commission director, noted deer herd concerns in several regions.
Michael Farrell of 1% South Flat Avenue died in the early afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital. The funeral home will handle arrangements.
After months of worship in St Edward’s School auditorium the parishioners of St Thomas Catholic Church return to a completely remodeled building. Masses resume with 7:45 and 11:00 o clock services and a 500 seat nave plus overflow for 150 on the upper transept. The interior uses Gothic lines, a prominent crucifix, new pews and updated stained glass borders with ventilation upgrades.
Members of the chamber committee yesterday selected two entry projects for the state contest. The plan centers on an overall recreation development program and community improvement, including new house and business numbering across all areas. Kiwanis may oversee home numbering with help from other civic groups in forthcoming weeks.
Reports from Associated Press and other sources deny a large Communist buildup near Matsu and Quemoy. China's Nationalists and American experts say transfers of rebels to air bases in Fukien province are unfounded and no imminent threat exists to the offshore islands.
Washington reports a split view on the stock market inquiry with supporters saying it informs on conditions while critics warn it has been partisan. Senate figures Fulbright and Capehart criticize political influence and call for potential end if no rigging found. hearings resume Monday with Benjamin Fairtress as witness.
Georgetown, 8, G. E. Woanss P-Ingnen, 40, millionaire brother of tobacco host Dorla Duke. Coroner's jury ruled last night at Bull where Thmwn got the overdows. Inman died at Greenfield Plantation Home near here just October 10th. He had been ill for several years with a stomach disorder.
Washington reports Attorney General Brownell plans to grant asylum and temporary visas to about 20 Russian seamen who deserted their tanker Tunpee after being captured with the crew by Chinese Nationalists. State Secretary Dingle backed screening. Brownell easing restrictions may strain U S Russia ties.
Harold Stassen named Special Assistant to the President for disarmament policy with cabinet rank and head of the FOA to oversee new weapons implications. He will also remain head of the FOA as plans for a phaseout by June 30 proceed, with Congress to receive the new aid program. Meanwhile, a traffic crash near York, Pennsylvania killed a 16 year old and injured two sailors.
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