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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1955

Page

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Peron Juices Up push to end Catholic state role

Argentina's Peron aligned Deputies voted 121 to 12 to back the president's demand to remove Catholicism as the state religion, a first constitutional step. The bill now goes to the Senate and then the president. Demonstrations erupted in Buenos Aires as Catholics gathered for Ascension Day Masses. The move would end church funding and religious education in public schools, intensifying a clash between Peron and the church.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Argentina Chamber of Deputies Senate Peronistas Peron Metropolitan House Inter Teleasca Church Vatican Orina

VFW and Auxiliary Open Poppy Day Sale in Town

Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary begin their annual Poppy Day sale to raise funds for hospital work nationwide. Auxiliaries are stationed on streets today with VFW members taking over tonight. If all flowers are not sold, the sale continues tomorrow. Co chairmen for this year are Elwood Woodruff and Mrs. James Keppel.

VEW Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW VPW Stafort Elwood Woodruff James Keppel

Commutation Bid for Man Serving Life Term for Double Slaying

The State Pardons Board plans to consider commuting the life sentence of W. Elmer Doble at Western State Penitentiary for the waterman’s killing. Doble, the oldest inmate, has served nearly 19 years since his 1996 conviction in Bildler Gobnity.

State Pardha Board W. Elmer Western State Penitentiary Doble

Eisenhower nominates four Pennsylvanian federal judges

President Eisenhower named Francis L. Van Dusen of Philadelphia William Kraft Jr of Delaware County John W Melbourne of Washington Pa and Herbert B Sorg of St Marys to new or vacancy eastern western district judges All four nominees are Republicans Van Dusen is 43 Kraft 61 Melbourne 47 Sorg 43 and all hold or held notable legal posts in Pennsylvania The move adds depth to the federal bench in the state.

Herbert Sorg St. Marys Associated Preas Washington Eisenhower Pennsylvania Francis L. van Dusen Philadelphia Dees Guy Bard William Kraft Jr Delaware County John W. Melbourne Washington Wester Herbert BP. Sorg Vani Dusen Senate Kraft Delaware Mellvaine U.S Pennsylvani Soré St Marys Stile House of Representatives Repubeans

McClellan Exposes Top Men in Graft Probe In Army

Sen McClellan says further evidence will show higher ups in a nest of grafters in armed forces procurement. Testimony revealed Joseph Porreca admitted lying about gifts from Marvin Rubin. Rubin denied payoffs while Bender labeled him a fixer.

Prem Washington Sen McClellan D-Ark Todiy Senate Army Joseph G- Porreen Clifton N. J Armed Service Porreca Rubin Bender

Police Chase Two Corry Motorists City

Police pursued two Corry motorists last night and cited them for reckless driving. Chester R. Hajec of Corry sped through Columbus at up to 75 mph before officers halted him near the Brokenstraw Creek bridge. Warren A. Ross of Washington Street followed from the fourth street intersection to West Main Street in a reckless manner. both cases were filed with Alderman George Gordon.

Corry Chester R. Hajec FLD. 2 Hast Columous Avenue Wayne Street Brokenstraw Creek Columbus Hajec George Gordon Warren A. Ross Woahhington Street Washington Center Street Second Avenue West Main Derma

Bold Bandits Rob $90,000 In Jacksonville Bank Job

Four armed white men robbed the Fila National Bank of Jacksonville, kidnapping a vice president and cashier and forcing him to help load cash into a car. The heist occurred as workers arrived, with the robbers binding several female employees and escaping with an estimated $85,000 to $90,000. Law enforcement blocked roads and FBI agents joined the investigation. no injuries were reported.

Associated Press Jacksonville Ali Fila National Bank of Jesse N ‘Wood Vic Gray Wood Highway Patrol Birmingham Federal Bureaus of Tivestigation Lock of Banc Siemien Margaret Denson X Teller Deniola Aderholt Betty Hicks Catherine Angel Margaret Blair

Moon Death Sentence Appeal Heads to Supreme Court

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court was asked to stay Norman W. Moon's death sentence, arguing 1951 mental health law requires commitment to a mental hospital. Moon, who killed Judge Wade in Warren County in 1964, was found sane by a court after a sanity commission deemed him mentally ill. His attorneys appeal the ruling seeking a halt to the execution.

Associated Pres Harrisburg State Supreme Court Tony Warren County Norman W. Moot Connellsville Moon High Court Supreme Court A~ Nison Wade Warren Jill Alexander C Flick Jr Thomas W. Waggoner Jr Edward Dumbauld Uniontown Ey Beshitis

Marchuk Convicted by Army Court in Spying Case

Pvt William T Marchuk of Norristown Pa held captive in Russia was convicted by a military court of desertion and providing U S military secrets to the Soviet Union He faced a possible sentence ranging from years to a decade with verdict announced after closed evidence sessions The defense contends the case involved classified material and Marchuk pleaded innocent stating no motive to defect

Associated Press Berlin Pvi William T. Marchuk Norristown Russia U. S Berlin William T. Mare Vhuk Bovine KH Bny Maretik Th Lng Marchuk Ino Ir Ig Maarchiuke Hostie Bertin Mirchuk Wis Ermotiot James E. Johnson Jonraboro Ark Yu Phose Murchuke East Berlin Marihuk John Ho Noble Detroit William A. Verdine Starks Lincolber Rusalun Yorkiti Marehuk Murzhuk

North Viet Nam refugees risk southward move in bid to flee war

British officials report May 1 as flood of refugees from North Viet Nam seeks exit to the South with about 700000 already gone and 400000 more hoping to leave. In Saigon Paris and Saigon reach accord on withdrawal of French forces from Hanoi. Floods from torrential rain hit four western states causing five deaths and evacuations. A lightning strike kills 42 students at a Kingsville Texas storm. Colorado suffers floods with evacuations and emergency declarations. Oklahoma and Texas report rising waters.

London North Viet Nam Britink Saigon Viet Nam France Balgon Viet Tran Tring Dung Raverlinen Ngo Dinh Dua Diem Paul Ily Indochni Wantern Kingsville Teas Colorado Oklahoma

Polio Vaccine Program Faces Prolonged Stalemate

Uncertainty over mass polio vaccinations prompts delay in embargoed vaccine batches. Public Health Service and Capitol officials weigh manufacturing, distribution, and oversight plans while health experts urge calm amid mounting confusion and public concern.

Associated Prem Wannington Malmo

Yale Senior Rejects 400000 Bequest From Father

A Yale University senior renounces a 400000 fortune willed by his father. Surrogate William T Collins upholds the will against the student who claimed the fund would burden his moral and political views. The high court battle centers on the legitimacy and influence of the legacy.

Asociated Press New York Yale University Wiliam T Collins Eugene F Suter Jr

Proposals for European buffer zone gain limited support

Governor backs plans to extend Pennsylvania turnpike toll routes and build new lanes to aid industrial growth. Leaders say the extensions would boost development across north central and western Pennsylvania, including Shawon Stroudsburg corridor and gaps near the Ohio border.

Pennsylvania Tarmisburg Sharon West Virginia Menuites Atiault Fewrihie Faye Senate Tinul Pimage Legyth Williamaport Lock Haver Heer New York Uinnele Ategheny Mountains Pennsylvia

City Uses $1,329 to Sell Bonds and Fees Listed

A local inquiry reveals bond selling costs totaling $1,329 with related outlays amounting to $1,820.39 for the $40,000 issue. Expenditures include bond proceedings, recording, notices, and publishing. Names and items span Security Banknote Co, Erie County Journal, George J. Wilson, and others, with various clerical and publishing charges.

Conneil Pollowiti Security Banknot Co Erie County Leja Journ Ady Feord Publictiing Co George J, Wilson Secretary of Internal Affaire Cony Evening Journal Cony Byoning Journinl Ord Verkifientes Tories M. Brown Erle Fule Roker Nt. Brown

Soviets Reject Offer Of Big Three Ambassadors Meet

Berlin reports say the Big Three ambassadors rejected a Western proposal to study West Berlin tax problems with direct talks by the West German government. Moscow insisted the issue requires direct West German discussion. The four power talks in Bonn included Western and Moscow officials. They discussed a plan from West Germany to fund essential Bayt Chee maintenance funds.

Berlin Wisteri Ambasadors West Berlin Gottuntat Blackmall Wyat East Clem Ure Hastert Thydd Ith Pynhkin Geriary Sit 'Hey Weal Gormatiy Bayt Chee Math Fonds

Governor demands milk price cuts from milk commission

Harrisburg Governor George M. Loader pressed the Milk Control Commission to slash prices for milk power and other dairy products. In a letter at his weekly briefing, he urged four quart reductions and full hearings to justify any changes, warning he will move if the panel resists reforms for consumers and producers.

Harrisburg George M. Loader Wekly Commission Iitual Charjen J. OnLaughtin Deaiere Beald Howevr Tibet Nomininion Tondiae Ny Mille Control Administration Canmintion Elton Philadelphia Pittaburgh Aluy

Russia shows interest in European buffer zone idea

U S officials see little merit yet in a neutral buffer zone across Europe proposed between Russia and Western powers. Eisenhower cautioned against hasty judgment, while diplomats weigh Russia's motives and possible outcomes, including a neutral Germany under certain conditions and a Western-aligned NATO stance for West Germany.

Washington U. S Rusald Prindent Eisenhower Boyles Europe Germany Austria Huy United States Ily Rovientnent Ventur Rawal Iermary West Germany NATO

Corryite Heads County Bankers Meeting in Bele Bracken

Approximately 90 bankers attended the annual gathering of the county bankers association in Bele Bracken. The session, led by Chiles crappey cacan and Russell Mélenoy, focused on banking relations, equity issues, and institutional deliveries amid ongoing discussions.

Chiles Crappey Cacan WG Culvens Natlorial Bank Exie Couuity Kahkya Bracken Oregon Lautiure Throuployé Equity Ballame Relatuatio Deliverie Russell Mélenoy Naplimad

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