Corry Journal Highlights and Farm Paradox Reflections
The Corry Journal outlines subscription rates and publishing details, then presents editorials on Richard Nixon’s rise sparked by a want ad, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s growth, and a farm paradox. It contrasts Gen Campbell’s optimistic wartime farming view with Butler’s take on farmer depression, and cites Roy Roberts supporting Campbell.
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Thomas Donald Campbell
Montana
New Mexico
Midwest
Gen. Campbell
North Africa
Taly
Eisenhower
China-Burma-India
Paul M. Butler
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Butler
Roy A. Roberts
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Kansas City Star
Cautious Optimism As Jobs and Housing Show Gains
Four government agencies released encouraging data suggesting an improving economy. The Labor Department showed a large drop in insured unemployed to 3,265,700, about 70 percent of the workforce, with initial claims at a yearly low. April housing starts reached 96,000, an annual rate of 950,000, higher than February and March, with forecasts for stronger starts from veterans and FHA mortgage applications.
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Labor Department
Corry recalls moments from May 21 1938 and crosswalk changes
Yesterday's Memories of Corry reflects on Europe's Greek crisis and Nazi tensions shaping peace efforts as Britain presses for calm. In town, two crosswalks on North Center Street update pedestrian safety while certificates await 21 Commercial Adult Education students at Senior High School graduation in June.
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Europe
Great Britain
Czechoslovakia
North Center Street
Rumors of streetcar line change and rail consolidations
As of May 21 1918 rumors swirl that the Corry and Columbus streetcar line may change hands and begin operation soon while talk of the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroad consolidation in the city grows more likely. Also notes birth news for Leslie Wells West Wayne street a daughter Lora May and widespread economic data showing April retail sales up 2 percent with improved factory payrolls and a cautious economic rebound on the horizon. More than 43 million of the 49.9 million U S households will receive a newspaper today.
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Corry
Columbus
U. S
Paddy Chayefsky Sees Craft, Fame and War Worries
Bronx born playwright Paddy Chayefsky discusses modern taste for spectacle and the lure of success. He notes a longing for craft over vanity and recalls wartime injuries, the joy of writing now, and his wish for his son to skip adolescence as he reflects on his career and future Broadway work.
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Sige
Paddy
Chayefsky
Marty
He Ting
Tye
Danny
Tanks for Lebanon Aid From U S stocks
The United States is assembling a shipment of light tanks for Lebanon this week. They will be collected from German stocks and sent by ship to support President Camille Chamoun's government in suppressing rebel attacks. The aid also includes police equipment like gas masks and tear gas gear. Secretary Dulles says Chamoun’s claim of interference by the U S is based on solid evidence.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Camille Chamoun
Lebannon
Chamoun
Dulles
United Arab Republic
Dent Re-Elected in Greensburg Nomination Win
Rep. John H. Dent of Westmoreland County wins the Democratic nomination easily for a full two year term after his recent congressional election. The Greensburg result solidifies his bid for re election to Congress.
Warren Borough Faces 105 410 Damages Suit
Olson, a 50 year old resident, sues Warren Borough over injuries from a February 19 1956 fall attributed to icy sidewalk drainage. Plaintiff claims permanent disability from a broken pelvis and right arm with water freezing on the sidewalk. Defendants include Addis Lesser Estate and Clayton Larson, tenants at the corner home.
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Hayes
Whiten
Yves County
Henry Nicholson
Tsihe C. Olson
Warren Borough
Nicholson
Phe
Addis
Clayton Larson
Thome
Wms
Rockwell Mfg Bids for Automatic Voting Machines Stock
The Rockwell Mfg Company offered to buy all outstanding Automatic Voting Machines Corp shares in Jamestown at 20.4 dollars per share. President W F Rockwell Jr. disclosed the bid to 2,200 stockholders in a letter. The offer runs until June 12 and Rockwell already holds 2,947 shares, becoming the largest single shareholder.
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N.Y
Rockwell Mfg
Automatic Voting Machines Corp
Jamestown
W. F. Rockwell Jr
Rockwell
TV Highlights and Programs on Cummings Show Discusses Schultzy Role
New York readers learn designer Paul Henning explains the Cummings series concept. He notes the photographer hero, his bachelor life, and Schultzy the widowed helper who protects him. The piece highlights Ann B. Davis’s Emmy winning performance and the show’s ongoing “perpetual motion” of pursuit and comic tension.
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New York Um
Bob Cummings
Schultzy
Drito
Fob Cummings
Cummings
Bult
Schulley
Henning
Schullay
Ann B. Davis
Possible Break Seen In Erie Strike
Six week strike at Uniflow Manufacturing Co may end after a meeting before a federal conciliator. Union committee will present a revised offer to members at a forthcoming meeting. If accepted, rest of the plant could return to work quickly. Local 12808 United Mine Workers has pressed for wage increases and fringe benefits.
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United States Steel Studies
National City Bank of New York, Oe
Big, Three
Federal Reserve System
Apri
Uniflow Manufacturing Co
Thomas Kuebler
United Mine Workers
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Leslie Wells
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Hal Boyle
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Rafael Trujillo, Jr
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Los Angeles
Kim Novak
Kir
Zsa Zsa Gabor
Joan Collins
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