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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1955
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows Elkin area tax figures, school board mentions, and local notices. It references 1955 58 tax rates, 8 percent, and banners for Avonities pool or related property details with unclear names and figures.
Soviet Union and seven East European allies formed a unified military command and signed a 20 year mutual security pact. Marshal Konev will head the centralized command with Moscow as main headquarters. Countries include Czechoslovakia Poland Hungary Albania Romania Bulgaria and East Germany with provisions for collective defense and economic cultural ties. The pact opens to others and lasts ten years beyond ratification unless dissolved by a Europe wide security system.
Three soldiers died and three were injured in a rocket mishap at Fort Bliss. A target rocket being cut up for scrap ignited an acetylene tank, causing a blast that sent debris into a motor shop and narrowly missed another group of soldiers. The victims include Witla Harrison and Gene K Martin, among others, with injuries to Underhill Waitson and Wissenbern.
A 17 year old Ross Township youth was indicted on felonious assault and battery burglary larceny and related charges after a policeman found him in a car with a girl. He pleaded innocent and was detained in Allegheny County Jail. James Fire died in Warren after a residence and funeral home service.
U S transport General W Brews ter off Haiphong receives 1 900 Algerians and other French Union troops 20 French army WACs 500 Vietnamese refugees and one American priest as Haiphong falls under martial Red Vietminh rule. Refugees head south toward new homes while North Vietnam is severed from non Communist world. In Korea Gen Lemnitzwer learns he is nominated to be U S Far East and U N commander in chief to replace Gen Taylor.
City officials prepare a Monday meeting to review income tax collections and totals for April and March remittances. The budget plan anticipates 542 500 in county revenue, with a county and school district split to follow after July.
A two-candidate slate for Rome Township school board along with an incumbent seeks public support on the proposed Sparta Bloomfield Rome jointure. They argue student costs would drop from 49 to 3526 dollars a year with the new plan and urge return to existing arrangements. Separately, Danel F. Fisher 67 died from head injuries after a three-vehicle crash on U S 30 near Thomasville.
A fund of 480 is raised from 27 donors to send Sharon Hustsen and two others from the local YMCA district to the World Conference in Europe. They depart Montreal July 18 for two months, returning September 16 to New York, with plans for a Paris gathering.
About 84 Pennsylvania youths will travel to Europe for the YM GA conference in England, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France and Holland. Led by Harold Moore of Harrisburg the group joins roughly 2,000 attendees for the centennial World MCA event tied to Paris 1856.
A sprawling report describes Western strategy ahead of big four talks in Vienna with focus on East European security and Molotov era themes. Attendees include Dulles and Molotov aides as negotiations aim to reassure Austria and curb Soviet influence while addressing German security and European peace.
A man named Parker of 402 East Surret street attempted a ruse to mislead city police by stuffing steel wool into an exhaust pipe. Police questioned Parker after a Tuesday incident and planned to cite him on a future date. Willim J. Landen of Pittsburgh drove Parker’s car and was stopped, then checked by officers. The case remains under inquiry as police pursue the muffler scheme details.
The Soviet and Yugoslav governments announced a top level meeting between officials led by deputy foreign minister and other senior diplomats. The talks aim to advance relations and ease tensions ahead of broader Western diplomacy, with key questions about aims in future Four Power discussions.
In Washington the Senate rushed quick confirmations for Army chiefs and other generals. President Eisenhower nominated Mikell Dayton and Matthew B. Ridgeway to support the new East command, while lawmakers debated highway funding and a 10 year Gore bill.
Officials report construction proceeds at a steady pace for the new elementary school project near East Washington Street. The Moose Club cornerstone photo shows the modest facade as crews near completion. the old Sperker School site is being repurposed and the main entrance faces East Washington Street. The building is expected to finish by November 19.
Auction today at Senior High School Building 1 features used equipment including kitchen tools, mops, athletic boards and pupil desks. Bids open at 2 PM with terms requiring small down payment and final sale to the highest bidder.
New York financiers including Alexander Putts and Berhjoe Fitliya advise Wolfson and two associates as they wait for a key board meeting. The article notes containment of a pending decision and mentions senior figures connected to the firm.
Babson Park mass reads warning on overextension as workers face debt risks. A 60-year-old laborer earning 106 weekly struggles with monthly obligations totaling 66 and 000 in interest and insurance.
A fragmented 1963 report mentions Babson on strikes and financial trouble. It cites debts including 1878 on a TV and 250 borrowed on a life policy, with overdue quarterly payments and calls for departmental store involvement. The text hints at a young man facing sexual conduct questions and a continuation note.
City Treasurer Smith announces final delinquent tax notices totaling 21 506 dollars for the 1954 school levy. Per ward per capita and property tax figures are listed, with payments due by a stated deadline to avoid added penalties.
Somerset Pa Hyam A Flower faced murder and assault counts in Somerset County Court. Judge Thomas F Lansberry declared him guilty and stated a possible seven year term plus a fine. Flower allegedly killed his wife by stabbing and inflicted further injuries.
After a week halt for safety checks the government allows Parke-Davis Salk vaccine to resume. Over a million more children to be vaccinated as testing reviews clear most lots, with some doses and suppliers under temporary suspension to ensure safety.
Officials urge cottage owners to prepare for shoreline repairs amid planned work. A Department of Resources and Water teams may mark timelines and access points, with hopeful progress indicators and possible delays.
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