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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1955

Page

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Quiet Corry primary yields modest turnout and writeins

Corry’s quiet primary produced expected totals with 33 percent turnout. Write ins favored Louis Radecki and Willard Bhreve for the school board, while Kinley and Abbey head to fall against Shepard and Cullen for Council. Johnson narrowly wins district attorney nod on GOP ticket as Erie voters boost Johnson’s nomination.

Kinley Abbey Shepard Cullen Corry Louis Radecki Willard Bhreve Démocratie Radecki Martin Keppel Elwin Puller Board of Education J. Fred Kissley Nomineon Tor Guy Abbey Randidate Council Carl Smith Lee Shepard John Cullen Howcomer Conny Erie Johnson Ts Democrats

School Issue At St ke In Rome

In Rome Township voters chose school director nominees amid a jointure debate with Titusville. Alton Southwick led with 168 votes, Herbert Blevens 153, Raymond Foley 16. Proponents favor a Titusville jointure as cheaper for students. results hint at year’s later decision. Voters tally noted 10 Republicans, 61 Democrats, and Prohibitionists. officials included Dorothy Wheatall, Al Blanchard, Louise Turner, Mabel Magee, and Josephine Stevens.

Sue Rome Township Bloomfield Sparta Alton Southwick Raymond Foley Herbert Blevens Titusville Uivation Pitusville Foley Seuks Dorothy Wheatall al Blanchard Louise ‘Turner Mabel Magee Josephine Stevens

Rural Areas Vote Heaviest for Republicans Near Corry

Rural areas around Corry showed strong GOP support as GOF led in all polling places. Voter totals favored school directors and local offices, Wayne Township recording 196 votes with 163 Republicans to 83 Democrats. Local contests included school director races with Tom Miller 100 votes, Léon Proctor 10, Gary Dingfelder 58, Charles Kéfinwly 56. no Democratic state contest, few write-in votes.

Corry GOF Petive Wayne Township Tom Miller Ted Léon Proctor Gary Dingfelder Charles Kéfinwly

Concord Township Results Highlight Local School Board Contests

In Concord Township a handful of contests surfaced. Lawrence Wade led Republican state slate with 74 votes and Charles Racke followed at 73 in school director races. Cora McCray won the editors nomination with 74 votes.

Concord Township Lawrence Wade Charles Racke Cora McCray

Township Election Returns Show Tight Races and Split Nominations

In Columbus Township a total vote of 19 was counted with Republicans at 100 and Democrats 95. School director nominees went to Republicans Clifford Caster 72 and John Zamborile 77, and to Democrats Lawrence Miller 78 and Dana Taggers 67. Justice of the Peace went to Frank Botts. Republican, Patric Fargo, Democrat 56.

Columbus Clifford Caster John Zamborile Lawrence Miller Dana Taggers Justice of the Peace Frank Botts Aan Patric Fargo Democray

Local Board Results and Ballot Details in Wasco Borough

Spring Creek Township reports 147 total with 103 Republicans and 44 Democrats. Republican nominees for school directors are Robert Kafferlin and Allen Enstman. Tory write-in votes appear for Democrats. Elgin Borough shows 72 total with 60 Republicans and 12 Democrats. Republican slate for Borough Council led by Clarence Proper with 50, followed by Walter Burrows 48 and Richard Burrows ?. school directors on Republican ballot Francis B. McCry 51, Lee K. McCray 44, Clifford McCray 27. A few write-in Democratic votes noted.

Spine Creth Suede Wasco Republicary School Robert Kafferlin Allen Enstman Will Tubbs Auspertiker Elgin Sted Clarence Proper Walter Burrows Richard Burrows Francis B. McCry Lee K. McCray Clifford McCray Pacey

Mead Park Directors Hear Activity Reports

Mead Park Directors in a regular monthly meeting at Nichols Lodge heard reports on park activities. They discussed a joint four group mower program with the airport city and school district but declined participate due to small lawn area. They authorized a small mower for park use and noted Memory Line maintenance by Archy W. Thompson Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The federal government approved the pond fish application and oiling of the park road and surrounding routes will begin. A thank you letter was authorized to the Comny school district for woodwork equipment donated for the adult center under construction.

Mead Park Nichols Lodge Paull Auer Airport Authority Archie W. Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Comny School

Patrolman Mason Nominated for Medal of Valor

Police Superintendent Dames W. Silishee recommends Patrolman Ol Ver Mason for the Medal of Valor. The examining board endorsed the award for Mason's raid on a theft crew and for arresting two white thieves and saving two youths during a shooting at a city station.

Pyittsburom Ol Ver Mason Medal of Valor Dames W. Silishee Ehire-man Slusser

Gardner Beats Hogan by 5 000 Votes in Erie

Erie Mayoral race yields Gardner 11 215 votes to Hogan 6 484 in Democratic primary. Foster wins Republican nomination by a similar margin. candidates include Cowley and Kinter. Nominations also determined for county and city offices with several Republicans and Democrats listed. Geological details and minor candidate notes reflect a city in political shakeups after a gambling scandal.

Gardner Hogan Erie Foster Cowley Kinter Associated Press Arthur W. Gardner Heylett Poster Yesterday Gardner Gannon Cotlene James Hogan Charles D. Cowley District Attorney’s Office H.W. Kinter Idreyy Girdner Wis Thomas W. Flatley Flatley Allghehy Michael Cannavina Charles Downing Billlots Danlel Maloney Taro Kenneth Beck Eri Anthony Miandeo John Siteslon Benjamin Agresti J. Reed Stoops Irvine Murphy Harvey McChire

HoldUp Foiled Gang Nabbed Near Las Vegas Post Office

Dozens of police and federal officers arrested five suspects after an alleged plan to rob a mail shipment worth up to 500000 dollars. The raid occurred near the Las Vegas post office, with weapons seized and an informant guiding investigators to the elaborate scheme. A police chief stated authorities could not confirm the total value as two more men were questioned and a sixth person sought.

Associated Wrose Las: Vegas Nev Nheriff Justight Lea Vegas Wis Flor Mpi Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco Kennedy Lak Vewia Police- Inn George Audéraoh Ind Thay Ward Robart Bohomen Wir Bechttesin Mall Sustody

Wyeth Serum Recheck By Government In Marietta

A government inspection team completed its recheck of Wyeth Laboratories Wyeth-Patented polio serum produced in Marietta Pennsylvania. A Wyeth spokesman in Philadelphia said the final result would be announced by the surgeon general’s office in Washington.

Marietta Wyeth Laboratories, Inc Wyeth Philadelphia United States Washington

Rossiter Seeks Nods From Both Parties in County Race

Incumbent Rossiter, aiming for a November win as Judge of Common Pleas, swept both Republican and Democratic nominations. The surprise comes as county voters weigh bribery cases and district attorney contests, with party nominees elected for county offices including treasurer and clerk of courts.

Jisige Samuel Rossiter Republic Nomin Wilsons Ih Hinselh elecHn Metwuahtin Adridals Alonir Rossith Attorsiny Silullante Sr Achially Motawebilin Evie Aulante Republica Whit Vetehin Witorsiey Toalter Ailents Mic Laughlin Repuliica Fred Wo Tamberton Tory Elizibeth Ine Tikyes George L. Wilson Rarity Coronar Leon Reepka W. Wood Register of Wills Proper F Connelly Tfayes McCréiry Jobir G Riley Sarah M McQultly

Confused AP Briefs Cover Early Political Uproar and Policy Delays

A garbled AP News Briefs segment reports on President Hiner HoWersild Lodus defending a vaccine program amid criticism by Mort (D-Or) and remarks on unity. Harrisburg notes re election mood with some candidates facing opposition in November. Washington coverage mentions vaccines stalled in Congress and Pittsburgh testimony linking Mayor Lawtynice to anti Communist figures.

Washington Hiner Hobby Ali Ben, Mort D-Or

Eisenhower hopeful for new dawn after We Four talks

President Eisenhower rejects appeasement, urging strength in the We Four talks with Britain France and Russia. He emphasizes a cautious path toward peace, noting Austrian troop withdrawal as a potential milestone while warning against disillusionment from grand promises.

Prem Washington Eisenhower Lsd We Four Eisenhowe Briain France Russia Georgi Zhukov Washington Brenlenge Weil Austria Atlen Europe Cxéchoatovakia Hungay Wit Wlan Germany Nozi Atlantic Tréaity Orgazation Boviet Union Ik George Dulles

Oops Left Off Ballot Causes Nomination Issue

A misprint and filing error left Brigga’s name off the ballot in a county nomination. After a petition and filing fee, authorities attempted to correct the ballot but Admirals missteps delayed inclusion. The error could affect the fall voting, with no opposition noted and the nomination valid if corrected.

Rugs Prumeu Nation Brigga Mt Thie County Baether Nine Sheik

George Would Delay Talks With Red China

Washington Senator George says negotiations with Red China should wait for the Big Four summit. He favors direct talks with Chou En-lai but conditions set by Beijing complicate any quick agreement. Other lawmakers doubt talks will occur under the Chinese terms and push for Taiwan and UN representation before concessions.

George RED China Associated Prose Washington -Sen George Dcv Patel Red Chinaw Georgy Chatrain Bennie Foren Chow Red Chine Hie United Alexander Smith Toamart Clow Qaid Sen Mansfield Ud-Mont Thie Chou Ie Chine Formos United Nations Thin George Chon I George Wild Bntitheld Hee Chott Chiang Taleahek Auulmphd Uin Mie Formosa Strait

Jets complete record flight from Tokyo to Australia

Four JETS set a nonstop air record covering 4040 miles from Yokota near Tokyo to Australia. Two single engine fighters refueled three times en route, finishing in 12 hours and 40 minutes, showcasing USAF jet mobility for rapid long range missions.

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Girl Wins Tiff In School Case Ty Associated Press

Titusville Pennsylvania report states a court ruling involving a girl and her school, with the student expelled over marriage prospects. The ruling permits her to take examinations and attend clinics, while parents contest the actions and seek continued education.

Ty Associated Press Titusville Tina Nancy Vituillier Sutton Earth

Corry Amestown Mig Corp shows production rise

Shareholders at a Jamestown meeting heard Corry Amestown Mig Corp report higher production in recent weeks. David A Hillstrom outlined plans, with Keett recalled, operations resuming at both plants. Directors remained unchanged while officers were elected, naming Hillstrom as chairman and Haven Hillstrom as vice president.

Corry Mig. Corp Nave Keett Directori ml Edna F Bracken Long Beach Cal Mish Agnes If Ber Ander Arlington Mans Darebare Treat Union City David A. Millatrous Clara J Hillstrom

Marsh Suffers Fractured Arm in Detroit Game

Marah, utility infielder for Bulumori Ori Ubi bontnlied team, sustained a fractured right elbow and wrist radii during a Detroit contest. X-rays confirmed the injuries after a foul play incident. He had recently returned from a six week rehab for a strained ankle and was warming up at the on deck circle when the accident occurred.

Wightfield Mt Jeane Marah

Postponed Viewing of Scott Property

Viewing of the Scott property was postponed awaiting inspection by three appointees named by Judge Boninell. Owner Mrs Aili Blakestee Beott seeks relief as the city plan for revere hires affects her property value. motion in court pending.

Wayne Beloher Wentarday Boninell Retalter Hammond Bruce Major Aili Blakestee Beott Vinwern Aiaokt Hye Hid Ely Bentt

Philadelphia GOP picks Longstreth for November bid

Thacher Longstreth, a 34 year old advertising executive, won the four sided Republican mayoralty nomination battle in Philadelphia. He will face veteran Democrat Richardson Dilworth in November as Dilworth seeks public office. Unofficial returns showed Longstreth leading with 81,408 votes to Williams 63,12, Clothier 44,177, Newman 30,057, and Dilworth 89,677.

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Killing Frost Hits Corry Area

A severe frost disrupted Corry area activity with low temperatures and damaged crops and outdoor preparations. Residents faced unprepared conditions as the cold spell persisted, equating to the coldest temperatures in recent memory and affecting daily routines.

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