East Germany Declares Sovereign State with Soviet Guise
The Soviet Union elevates East Germany to sovereign status while keeping troops in the East Zone to safeguard security. West branding the move as propaganda, with U S officials warning the regime would collapse without Moscow’s backing. Bonn calls it a propaganda phase and notes it won't free East Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Moscow
East
Associated Press
Berlin
Soviet Union
East Germany
East Zone
U. S. State Department
Washington
Plppet
West Germany
Franz Blecher
Bonn
Konrad Adenauer
Turkey
East German Democratic Republic
Ussr
Violence marred Ringling circus departure for 1964 tour
Tampa reports a series of violent incidents as the Ringling Bros. circus began its 1964 tour from Sarasota. A man died beneath train wheels at Samoset, another was beaten in a drunken brawl near the line, and a man with a skull fracture was removed near Tampa. In Reading, a mother and son burned to death overcoming a blaze in a three room apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Fla
Ringling Bros. and
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Sarasota
New York
Madison Square Garden
Samoset
Dade City
Tiiby
Reading
Berks County
Marion Moyer
Richard
Barkley
Corry Area School bids total 96000 for new high school setup
Corry Area School faces at least 96000 to outfit the 40 room high school on East Pleasant Street with classroom items. The work includes a shop wing whose equipment may push costs toward 55000. A full bid tabulation opened last Monday night shows 96000, though directors may reject low bids for quality and spend up to 150000 for classrooms and shops, with possible reductions on purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Area
East Pleasant Street
L. M. Douglas
Bath
Ike Housing Program Nears Major Setback
The House Appropriations Committee recommended cutting Eisenhower’s four year public housing plan to about 95,000 units and terminating within two years. The $5.56 billion omnibus bill totals well below the President’s request and trims Atomic Energy and Veterans programs while imposing new TVA limits. Committee chair Rep. Phillips cited clearance costs and poor occupancy as reasons for shrinking the housing effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Associated Press
Washington
Eisenhower
House Appropriations Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
Rep
Phillips
R-Calif
AEC
Veterans Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
Congress
Appropriations Committee
Aun
Storm passes with winds up to 50 mph in Corry district
A storm last evening rocked the Corry district with winds up to 50 miles per hour but caused no serious damage. Weather reports had warned of a possible tornado, though no damage was attributed to the storm by the phone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
City to learn cost on sewage treating plant
City officials will learn tonight what the project will cost to build the sewage treatment plant the state requires. Bids for general construction are expected to be opened at 8 pm with eight firms having taken plans. several bidders anticipated, while subcontracts draw interest from about forty. The Corry Municipal Authority will conduct the session with City Council members present, and bid openings will be reviewed for council approval, as construction costs plus interest will shape the 30 year payment plan. A Philadelphia bond firm may submit a bid next Tuesday for bond coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
TL 18
Authority
Philadelphia
Corry Ciizenry
Slate Airport Planning Meet Urged For Public Attendees
An urgent call went out for residents to attend a public meeting in the Municipal Building next Monday night about the future of Lawrence Airport. Clarence Wallace, named by Mayor Earl T. Cherry to lead a city airport group, said the session will cover operations and hurdles like securing gasoline after Esso moved its bulk plant from Warren. The plan includes possible adjacent activities such as a Boy Scout camp and a golf driving range on Spring Street hillside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Clarence Wallace
Earl T. Cherry
Wallace
Spring Street Hill
Thomas
Esso
Warren
Corryit
Spring Street
Springtreet
Counsel To Be Selected By Tonight
Senate investigations subcommittee members said they hoped to name a special counsel tonight for a public probe of McCarthy era pressures and alleged blackmail in recruiting favors. The panel plans a televised hearing with key figures including McCarthy and Stevens as testimony is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington — Senate
Tnday
Chalkman McCarthy
Army
Senuley Mundt
R-Sd
Hey
McCarthy
Roy M. Golin
Subcommittee
Pentagon
Pvt
G. David Schine
Srcretary of the Army
Stevens
John G Adams
Adams
Schiner
Cohn
Keatings
Adams Il
White House
Antheon
Mark Trice
Senate
Corry Scout Fund Drive Limited to Scout Families
Corry Community Chest directors limited a forthcoming fund appeal to Cub Scouts Boy Scouts fair families and known friends of scouting in Corry. John H Davison of Erie sought permission to launch a $9000 appeal as Erie district drives target 1511 000 for Camp Bequoyah. The plan aims to counter difficulties in local campaigns and aligns with similar actions in other communities. The drive’s focus shifts to maintain support for scouting amid broader fundraising challenges. Mrs Joyce Anni Boehm wins Mrs Faster Central Pennsylvania title and advances toward Mrs America representing Allentown with contestants from Reading Easton Bethlehem Hazleton Har torsburg and Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Scouting
Corry
Davinon
Fed
Reading
Joyce Anni Boehm
Central Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Boehm
Rural School Boards Meet Over Building Plans
Wayne and Coneotd township boards convene at Covey Public Library to review next year's budgets and proposed elementary school plans. Separate budget sessions will set payments to Corry Area Schools jointevent as directors discuss leasing Fairview and Washington schools and transporting students if a lease aids financially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Dowmlas Umd
Stanley Anerson
Corry
Wayne Township
Fairview
Washington
Ory
Harding
Concord
Tony Lind
No Charges Yet In Assault Case Near Corry
State Police at the Corry barracks say no charges have been filed against a Corry man allegedly involved in an assault on a young girl late Wednesday afternoon. The investigation moved to Warren County and then to the city police, with the suspect questioned and denying the charges. The girl was examined by a physician and the case remains under review as investigators press for possible charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Wark
Warren County
Ventiersay
Teogih
Pera
Ahr
Dnferdant
Piel Hil
Stort
Vhry Polier
Aftlert
Vente
Our
Columbus
Hirther
Warren oilman and banker William W Muir dies at 101
William W. Muir of Warren, a pioneer oil man, banker, and the oldest Odd Fellows member, died yesterday at 101 in Petersburg. Born in Carbondale, he built an oil refinery, led mergers, and held presidencies at First National Bank of Warren and Warren National Bank. He served under F D Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in World War I and received a lifetime Odd Fellows medal in 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ey Uishor
Navy
The
Odd Fellows
Order
Clubs face court over collection of city taxes
Delinquent clubs including Trollan American Association Moose Club and others may have to go to court as school district officials move to enforce a 1 per member tax on city clubs. Attorney William Petffer says clubs argue discrimination while district seeks to preserve levy compliance. The next board meeting on the second Monday in April will decide on formal action aimed at establishing tax equity and avoiding a wider tax revolt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dignelow
la Collet
Oln FO Evi
Aidon Wenly
Touch Wilds
Aswool Allort
Moose Club
Lke
VEW
William Petffer
Frank McKnight
Pehoal
Tegaland
Monthol
Nourh
Spectacular Fire Drives Families From Homes in Fayette County
BRLLE VERNON Pa A spectacular fire drove 16 families from their homes in Brlle Vernon Fayette County last night causing an estimated 76000 in damage. No deaths or injuries were reported. The blaze destroyed a Tent market three story dwelling two weeks old and an automobile. Another multi family dwelling sustained damage. Firemen from surrounding communities battled the blaze which threatened an entire block before the flames were brought under control. The cause of the fire was not yet determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brlle Vernon
Fayette County
Hunt Blige
Ouly
Ais
Bustion
Suit Filed Against U S Steel Over Husband's Death
Mrs Rachel Ann Chawson of Vandengrift filed in Federal District Court seeking 2100000 in damages for the death of her husband. She alleges he died from a hemophilia related condition after a steel cell fell from a crane onto his truck at the A S Steel plant loading dock in Morristown Crawford last August 27. He suffered chest injuries and died of internal bleeding on November 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Payvumnen
Pyttsrurch
Rachel Ann Chawson
Vandengrift
U. S Steel Co
Federal District Court
Crce
A. 5 Stael
Morristown
Crawford
Petvis Aind Jegwand
Fourteen Die As Mexican Airliner Crashes Near Monterrey
Mexico City reports a Mexican airliner crash about 16 miles north of Monterrey killing 18 aboard, including 15 passengers and three crew. The flight ran from Torreon to Monterrey. investigation ongoing into cause and operator details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Monterrey
Mexico
Aereo Aves
Secret Defense Plans Leak Shapes Continent Shield Idea
Senate Armed Services members met in closed session to review top secret defense outlines amid Soviet nuclear fears. The briefing highlighted rapid evacuation of civilians, Nike missile expansion to about 30 locations, and automated defense networks linking radar and communications to detect and counter air attacks. Specific sites named include Pittsburgh Philadelphia Detroit New York Boston Chicago Norfolk and Fort Meade Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krenn
Washington
Sen
Robert
Sprague
Nort Adams
Mann
Saltonstall
Wil
Nike
Staitie
Pittsburgh
Phildelphia
Detroit
New York
Boa Angelex
Boston
Chicago
Norfolk
Vit
Ft. Meade
Baltimore
Tugboat Crews Slow to Observe Picket Lines in New York Harbor
New York Harbor tugboats continued operating despite orders to honor picket lines during a labor action. Police reported only one tug tied up as small boats bearing pickets approached. Union officials said crews were being officially notified to comply and expected to fully observe lines by tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remem
New York
Jong#horemen
Galt
Inter Tnational
Tarushorpmen
Associaton
Tts
TLA
Anto
Cuts Set to Cut Taxes Next Thursday in Senate Vote
Washington reports a push for a 9 billion dollar annual cut across federal excises and sales taxes. The Senate passed a 1,034,000,000,000,000,000 bill 76 to 8, sending it to conference with the House. Leaders expect swift action to avert a 2.9 billion deficit forecast for the coming fiscal year. The measure covers furs, jewelry, cosmetics, sporting goods, travel tickets, telephone and telegraph charges, and several other excises. The plan extends for a year to April 1955 with added revenue of about 1.077 billion dollars. The administration signals support despite urging against excise cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Bennate House
Millikin
R-Cole
Eisenhower
Moy
Sea
Rondom
Jon
Mre
Drivers Unhurt In Auto Smashup In Spartansburg
Investigating State Police identified drivers Donald Vandernoft, 24, of Canandaigua New York, and Eugene Daignier, 27, of Union City. A left turn to park caused Vandernoft to cross into the other lane, totaling the vehicle at about 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vna mir-Lenek
Spartansburg
Jocal Barracks
Donald Vandernoft
RD. 4
Canandaigua
N.Y
Eugene Daignier
Union City
Vanderstoft
French Claim 131 Vietminh Ki Killed In Indochina Battle
French reports state 181 Vietminh killed by French actions, with 18 on the Dien Bien Phu battlefield. A mop up in the Red River Delta killed or captured 116 more. In Hanoi, 600 American-equipped Vietnamese officers were sworn in to continue the fight against Communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammciaeets
HANOS
Indochina
Also Mentioned on This Page
Germany
Russia
RED
Ike
Slate Airport Planning Meet
Buers Electric Company
Hollidaysburg
D. A Imler
Altoona
Charles A. Imler
Home Electric Co
Tyrone
McCarthy Row
Mundt
Community Chest
William W. Muir
SUES
U.S. Steel CO
Husband
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!