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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1956

Page

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Kefauver Scores Upset In Minnesota Primary

Sen Kefauver won the Minnesota Democratic primary defeating Adlai Stevenson amid claims Republicans crossed into the Democratic column. Kefauver led in six of nine congressional districts and won 12 at large delegate votes. Eisenhower led Knowland in the Republican tally. The result reshapes this stage of the national nomination race.

Associated Press Minneapolis Kefauver D-Tenn Adlai Stevenson Minnesota Stevenson Elauver Chicago Une Kefluver Eisenhower Sen Knowland California Agate Democratic-Farmer- Labor State Central Humphrey B-Minin Orville TL. Freeman Elk New Hampshire Minnsgota Kefanger Gerald Heaney Democratic Na Honal

Thaw Promises Relief After Snowy Eastern Pennsylvania Spell

A weather update describes a late thaw beginning in eastern Pennsylvania after heavy snow. Temperatures are expected to rise to the high 30s with lows around 40s, easing melt but posing potential flood risks. Schools face disruptions as a second storm looms, with snowfall beginning Sunday morning.

Pennsylvania

Senate approves 6 million industrial development bill

The Senate passed a six million dollar plan to create an 11 member Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority led by Commerce Secretary William R. Davlin. The program targets economically hard hit areas to boost employment with cross party support.

Associated Press Harrisburg Senate Pennsylvania Denmerats Kexster Lancaster Propert Montgomery

Cyprus Strife Deepens As British Soldiers Fall

In Cyprus a bomb at Government House targetting Governor Sir John Harding was detonated safely after removal. Pro-Greek Cypriots struck in Famagusta killing one British soldier and wounding two, raising British casualties since August to 22. Turmoil spreads as curfews, riots, and tense clashes flare across Nicosia and surrounding areas. Dr Frill Kucuk denounces violence and vows UN, Britain, and Greece protest, while Turkish Cypriots oppose the union drive.

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Benefit Supper Raises $100 for Local Veteran

Approximately 81 attendees joined a Veterans of World War I benefit pinicake supper for Kenneth Burk Williams of Mondmyonne. Williams, an ex service member and Cannon Col lago student, recently had surgery at Erie Velenins Hospital. Donations came from Nichols Grocery Master Markets the Model Ditty Sterling and Senttest Dairies Swift Armour Carpental and Roegeter's meat packing house VEW Ladies Auxiliary contributed.

Kenneth “Burk” Williams Mondmyonne Servino Amin Cannon Collago Erie Velenins Hospital Russell Mallory ALS Tabla Nichols Grocery Watl Ditty -Sterling Senttest Dairies Swift, Armour, Carpental and Roegeter Aléa Georgy Schaefer VEW

Timing Of Farm Bill To Be Factor In Campaigns

The timing of new farm legislation could influence campaigns for farm votes in the November elections. Democrats hope for favorable timing and price support promises, while Republicans push an oil bank plan offering payments for taking land out of production. A Senate and House conflict and an Easter recess may delay compromise until mid April.

Associated Press Washington GOP Igen Howex Agriculture Department Soil Bank Senge Ad Bank House Senate Hill Eisenhower Agriculture Benson Senate House Congress

Defense Ready In Race Trial

In Montgomery Alabama the defense prepared on day three of the trial as prosecutors sought to rest their case. The judge ruled on evidence about intimidation and protests during a week of demonstrations, with witnesses describing threats and police actions related to a race dispute and civil rights era tensions.

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Lover's Quarrel Ends In Slaying In Pittsburgh

Beaver Talis resident Willie Blanton died after a conflict with a companion in Allegheny General Hospital. The incident in Pittsburgh involved Mary J. Horelorren, 35, with police filing charges as the investigation continues.

Mittsburgh Willie Blanton Beaver Talis Allegheny General Hospital Wottady Mary J. Horelorren

UN Security Council to meet on Mid East crisis this week

U N Security Council to hold emergency session early this week after U S call for prompt action on Palestine border clashes. Discussions focus on sending Dag Hammarskjold on a new peace mission and possible consensus on a UN role, with Western nations pressing for unity and Russia signaling its stance.

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City Plans Drainage Project Near Zalsneck Property

City engineers propose two drainage options along Wayne Street to divert flood water away from the Zalsneck property and Hare Creek. West side ditch would empty into the creek to prevent street flooding, with partial wall work and possible open pipe sections. Councilmen will view the site Monday after a tour of nearby streets. full costs and details remain undetermined.

Philip Zalsneck Waynestevot Counsilmen J. Prod Kinley Hare Creek

Teachers Get Pay Hike At Pittsburgh Prens

Pittsburgh area teachers receive a new salary boost effective September 1 as agreed by the Board of Education. The raise raises starting wages to a new minimum and supports higher pay scales for experienced staff, with detailed figures outlined.

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Indiana man dies after skull injuries near Creighton

A man identified as Pi.-tatty Robinson, a Creighton resident, died in an Indian Hospital from skull injuries after a late night bicycle accident. He was riding alone and collided shortly before midnight while returning home from a visit. The incident occurred two miles south of HW 450 near SADA and Flamed inion tren.

Indiana Robinson Creighton Wulo Blu Collone

Pennsylvania House Agrees on Permanent Teacher Pay Boost

The House Education Committee backed a permanent salary hike for about 60 000 Pennsylvania teachers, raising immediate pay by 200 and adding 200 for next year. The plan would modify the current 1951 law and could require future legislatures to fund 20 to 40 million more dollars to sustain the increase.

Associated Press Harrisburg House Adwcation Committee Junds McCann D-Groone Meim R-Armstrong Helm Verus Uing

2 Killed In Plunge of Steel Truck

A two occupant steel truck plunged from a roadway in Rochester Pennsylvania, killing two men and badly injuring several others. Police chased the vehicle off the embankment after it left the road, with the driver fleeing the scene on foot. owner not immediately identified.

Rochester Norman Whites Hirde Schroy Shamokin Dent Rachtster Kenny Rochemtur Jilen Pittsburgh

Girl 7 suffers twenty fifth heart attack in Indiana

In Albany Indiana seven year old Shela Whitewid suffers her 25th heart attack amid illness reports. Doctors tell her mother Huxel White ena that an operation may be needed to ease the condition as she returns to Hospital for treatment.

Albany Ind Shela Whitewid Lin Hompitay Fom Huxel White Shelli Muffersd Bunperwuire

House Sets Final Vote On Capital Stock Tax Plan

Harrisburg report says both parties push a flat vote today on a plan to raise 52 million by accelerating collection of the capital stock tax. Democratic Leader Rend Inger predicts enough support. Republican Leader Smith says he won’t block the bill. Governor Bechtler criticizes the dual-entity tax feature favoring out of state firms and Senate critics call it favoritism. Continued on Page Eight.

House Harrisburo Rend Inger Smith Loader Pennsylvania Senate Chatman Kessler Lancaster McCann

Case Opposes Revision of Election Law

Senator Clifford P. Juan urges Republicans to reject a proposed constitutional amendment reshaping presidential elections. Debate centers on proportional electoral votes vs current winner take all, with support from 30 GOP sponsors and opposition from Douglas and Kennedy.

Washington Clifford P. Juan Colleaguies Case Senate Judiciary Committee Daniel D-Tex Mundt Thurmond Congress Douglas Oth Kennedy D-Mivn Wiernane Fuirther Hunal Iteus

VFW Offers Members Insurance Coverage Beginning Today

Members of the LL Arable W. Thompson Post, VFW, receive a new insurance policy funded by the organization. The plan, available across the state, aims for broader post adoption though eligibility is limited to certain veterans.

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Arma Plant Vice President Dies in Springfield

Arma Plant executive Arie Col. Douglan Weston born in Springfield and veteran of both world wars died Monday. He served as vice president of Smith and Wray stall arma of Botiny Field and was a founder and longtime firm official.

Eisenhower urges moderation on school desegregation issue

President Eisenhower urged calm in the nation over school integration, stressing desegregation is a sensitive, emotional issue. He discussed progress in race relations, the Montgomery boycott, and called for unity and continued effort while cautioning against stagnation. He also spoke on the Middle East situation and political implications of Minnesota primary results.

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Union Accepts Plan Proposed By Mediators

The Westinghouse Electric strike ends as the International Union of Electrical Workers accepts a mediator plan. The new contract adds 5 to 42 cents hourly pay and boosts benefits, with full employer insurance coverage after November 1958. About 44 000 workers resume work across plants in Springfield Massachusetts Metuchen Bloomfield Belleville and Columbus.

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Weather Key to Cemetery WorthRorey Project Announced

The Pine Grove Cemetery Association announced work will begin soon on a new memorial cemetery project in North Center. The Michtesnyder Co. will manage site preparation landscaping and erection of a central memorial replacing individual headstones once the site is cleared and access drives built by local contractors under Roy Erwin’s firm oversight.

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