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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1955

Page

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Continue Probe Of Military Purchases Recalls Seeker Of Contracts

Senate investigators heard more on alleged cash payoffs and favors tied to military procurement. Witnesses spoke of a woman contract officer, gifts including a home freezer and lingerie, and $50 bills to a Navy inspector who denied bribes. Marvin Rubin, a contract seeker for garment makers, again denied being an influence peddler and described $30 to $50 payments as loans to Julius Goldman for advance work on a Navy project with Ansonia Garment Co.

Associated Press Washington Marvin Rubin Senate Inovestications Rubin Subcommittee McClellan D-Ark Julius Goldman Goldman Ansonia Garement Co Robert P. Kennedy Mella Hort Hd Bonita Orignals, 116 New York City

Winners Named In Columbus Voting

Columbus Township records show a total of 195 votes on Tuesday with Republicans leading 100 to Democrats 96. School director nominees include Democrat Rltford Canter 72 and John Zamborlk 77, Republicans Miller 78 and Dan Taggart 07. Justice of the Peace winners were Frank Botts Democrat 82 and Patricia Fargo Republican 56. Pittsburgh bound Louise Wichels of Beaver, a senior at Grove City College, won a Pennsylvania Library Association Scholarship entitling partial tuition to Carnegie Library School.

Columbus Pittsburgh Miso Louise Wichels Beaver Grove City College Pennsylvania Library Association Miss Nichols Curenie Library School of Carnegle Tnalthte of Technology

Eisenhower Vetoes Postal Worker Pay Raise

President Eisenhower today vetoed a bill to raise the pay of about 500000 postal workers by an average of 8.6 percent. He cited potential discrimination and administrative problems as well as the higher taxpayer burden, urging Congress to rework postal pay legislation promptly.

Washington Senate Congress Eisenhower

Industry Seeks New Expansion as Shortages Hit Metals

Shortages of aluminum copper and nickel persist despite diversions to industry rather than defense stocks. Officials mull expanding capacity as demand from mills rises for the September quarter and allocations tighten supply amid potential midyear strikes and price rises.

Associated Frees Washington National Defense Eveii Cement Milla Arthur Flemming Ats Ibasic Defense and Commerce Departments Bathiehem Nome

Flood Threats Ease For Three Texas Cities

Heavy rain battered Texas Oklahoma and Colorado with up to 16 inches in 14 hours yet flood threats subsided as storms moved on. No injuries reported though several highways were washed out and towns faced rising water and evacuations in Ballinger Brady and Eyptland Texas.

Texas Okahoma Colorado Ballinger Brady Eyptland Tex Uiey Oklahoma Temple Welirika Lawton Frederick Commarché Walters Phils Enstland Wichita Falla Wells Dallas- Fort Worth San Antonio Melkant Colordo

Findley Lake deer meat case prompts settlements

State game protector John Zents pursues an investigation into deer meat possession linked to Findley Lake area residents. W L Health of Findley has paid 27.50 in a compromise settlement, not a criminal action, while Walter Sheldon also made a settlement.

Pracy Lake John Zents New York State Zents Chautauqua County W. L. Helth Findley Inke A. Ray Perkins Mayville Perkins Keith Walter Sheldon RD. 1 Sherman Lement Keith Cape

Aero Supply Plant Lays Off Workers Amid Contract Curb

Willim Coleman, president of Aero Supply Co, announces furloughs for 6 workers at the Mtj plant as government orders and halted productions hurt demand. He cites about one third drop in yearly output and notes some office and shop staff receive notices while hope for a temporary layoff lingers.

Plath Aero Supply Mtj Co. Tae Fourth Ward Willim Coleman Coleman Aero Utmt

Wyeth vaccine probe yields no criticism found

AP News Briefs report Wyeth in UW and National Institutes of Health inspectors found no manufacturing or process criticisms after tours. Separate items note a deadly Warsaw theater fire injuring hundreds, a shark incident near Mania with multiple missing and injured, and a Korean pipeline explosion killing and injuring residents.

Associated Press Philadelphia Wyeth Latvninitories Tne UW. 8 Wyeth Pennsylvania

Boxer Har old Johnson Declines Doctor Before Bout

Philadelphia boxer Harold Johnson testified to the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission that he refused a doctor before his bout with ill o Mederon. He collapsed in the ring in the second round and received a TKO. Johnson said he fell ill before the fight and officials showed he was argued. Albany fire destroys central New York Central Main Bridge over the Hudson River in Rensseloey area.

Philadelphia Harold Johnson Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Johnson Illo Mederon Tolind Athletic Commission Albany N.Y New York Central Railroad Rensseloey

Polio Cases Reported In State By Health Department

News record notes eight new poliomyelitis cases in the state as the Health Department updates totals through mid May. Officials cite vaccinations and federal review, while doctors report vaccination status and counterclaims about unconfirmed cases.

Frese Naprisburg Heal H Department Venterday Salle Aaylpolipytouine Witton Eynes G. Winfield Virnail Harts Bure Hospital Nationa

Sears Opens Curry Store

Sears opens a new Curry catalog sales outlet with ribbon cutting by Mayor Earl Ghierry. The store at Morty Griter and Washington Streets offers thousands of Sears items and services, including home delivery and a budget shopping option. Staff include James M Helxner as manager with a large team assisting customers.

Curry Earl Sears Phw Costomira James M Helxner

Name proposals for new three-district elementary school

Concord Wayne Elgin officials seek a name for a 12 room elementary building near Spencer School. Suggested options include Concord Elain Wayne School and Sieneve School with Inter-Stedperond as a proposed combined name.

Concord Wayne Townships Elgin Spencer School Ieee

Hints of Russian trap in Asia raise Senate concern

Senator Humphrey warns Moscow may use covert actions to influence Southeast Asia and keep Koreas quiet while pressuring China and Formosa. He urges re evaluation of US policy and cautions against appeasement in talks with Soviet leaders. He cites possible infiltration strategies and criticizes aid to nations trading with Communist China.

Humphrey Europe Presa Washington Simn Humphrey D-Marin Southeast Spectweiiier Waislona Burope Senate Foreign Relations Gomimliter Asti Vio Jence Kormoed Asie Ali Far East Alteck Formosa Korea Eisenhower Premiiers Russia Beitalis Fearce Kinephawer Ben McCarthy R-Win Wald Jin Riketlower Telensedt Wight Relevan

UE Organizer Names More Reds

A long-time organizer for the United Electrical Radio and Machinists Workers Union is named as a former official tied to the Communist party. Ernest Charles Moyer of Fairville, pointed out by a Senate subcommittee, denies current ties but is identified as a former staff representative for United Steel Workers and ex-Communist engineer. The hearings discuss measures to bar suspected communists from defense plants. Also noted is the death of Connellsville city solicitor J. Kirke Rewer, 72, a native of Thurmont and former official in DeGo Geumpler’s circles.

Pree Washington United Electrical, Radio and Machinist Workers Union Senate Ernest Charles Moyer Fuitil GTO i i Communist Party Tne Epsterts Peuinsylvania Rinlph de Hellamyer Herman E. Thoms FBI Communit Party Connellsville J. Kirke Rewer Conselikyille Nileforte Hines Thuirmont Mud Wais Prvaidint United Pocahontes Con Go Geumpler W. Va Trumogg Torrunde Suite Hospital

Serum program delayed amid budget battles in Congress

House group trims subsidies requests for ships and airlines as the Appropriations Committee completes budget figures. The committee proposes higher fines for the Commerce Department while reducing others, with allots and revisions pending Senate action and presidential signoff.

Washington Mouse Appropriations Committee Thaly Ald Tk Jess Hart Kirnhower Thin Lota Gcommerce Dapartment The Senate

Soviet planes rival US air power say intelligence official

Brig. Gen. Woodbury McBirren, deputy chief of intelligence for the Continental Air Defense Command, warned at Selfridge Field that Russia may have parity or superiority in fighter and bomber development. He cited two new bombers and intercontinental models, with four engines and counterrotating propellers, and noted U.S. production lags behind Russian advances. He indicated Russia could field stronger forces near Moscow as May Day military displays were planned.

Air Force Rusalina Woodbury Mc Birrens Tut Univelligence Continental Air de Rtwsian Selfridge Fietch Burges Biles Defense Department Russia Moscow Washington

No Draft Inductions in Corey District for July

For June there were no inductions or pre induction medical exams scheduled in the Corey district. The local call will occur in July with ten youths to be called into the armed services soon.

Innounns Nusva Armed Services Corey

Supplies Held by Doctors Getting Scarce

No further release expected for several days due to a confusing situation. Dr Scheele offered no explanation as authorities plan another review of the unclear picture surrounding the supply hold.

Scheele

Scientists Seek Improved Way to Study Protocols

Washington reports a cloud over the anti polio inoculation program as a public health panel delays further vaccine releases for several days. Officials seek better methods to study inoculation protocols while investigations assess vaccine safety and effectiveness amid ongoing testing and regulatory review.

Leonard A. Behiede Companiee Public Health Service Parke, Davis & Co Detroit Mh Lilly& Co Incinninpolta Atrésnni Parke, Davis Wyeth, Inc Marietta Pitman-Moora Co Zionville Ind Sharp & Doling Tie Philadelphia Hewitt Sevice Gald Povernment Aétentiste Bert sIitias

Memorial Day Ceremony Plans for Mead Park

Advance plans detail a Memorial Day service at Mead Park on May with Rev Hugh Williams to deliver invocation and ministerial remarks. Civil Defense Auxiliary and Navy Mother Auxiliary will direct activities. Houghton named master of ceremonies. a large flag and platform gift from A Zulaiee. meeting attendees include city officials and veterans groups.

Warnrn Ek von Hugh Bane Mead Park Guthalio Bnodie Ton Civil Defense Brunuel Roberts Dtv Houghton Ceremion

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