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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
1
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Johnson seeks clear defense picture amid air power debate
Senate leader Lyndon B. Johnson urged Secretary Wilson to unify defense messaging as confusion grows over Soviet air superiority. Aviation Week cites sharp political criticism and a Pentagon reevaluation of Russia's military capabilities, while officials stress cautious, accurate reporting on arms strength.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Dtex
Wilson
Senate Democratic
Congressional
Russia
United States
Congress
Aviation Week
Pentagon
Bet
Symington
D-Mo
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Eisenhower
Thomas S. Power
Boston
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Austin
Power
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Chntge
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M. Burgess
Detroit
Burgess
Senate Armed Services Committee
Johnson
Theate Poice ‘Talbott
Continental Air Command
Air Force Research and Development Command
Randolph motorist crashes into parked car in city
Marshall Conklin of Randolph collided at 8 20 p m with a parked vehicle owned by Nicholas Savko of Columbus on the south side of Bas Mahmiyeet. Conklin said he did not see the other car due to fog. Damages estimated about 75 dollars to Conklin s vehicle with bumper grille and headlight damage. Savko will file charges today.
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Polleé Tast Myne Ampounaes
Randolph
Marshall Coriklin
Nicholas Savko
Columbus
Taddy Bavko
Bist Mahmiyeet
Conklin
Former Czech Officials Rehabilitated After Slansky Case
Vienna dispatch reports rehabilitation of several Czech officials ousted during Rudolf Slansky's treason trial and execution. Fran Usek Zupka elected Czech Trade Union Federation president. Antonin Gregor named ambassador to Peking. other names include Jost Goldman and Oldric Syrovatka amid renewed Czech press coverage.
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Austria
Czechoslovakia
Rudolf Slinsky
Prague Radio
Fran Usek Zupka
Slansky
Antonin Gregor
Pelping
Apain
Jost Goldmann
Spless
Oldric Syrovatka
Brno
Repairs Cause Highway Detour Through Northwestern Pennsylvania
Traffic across Northwestern Pennsylvania is diverted due to construction on five routes. Route 6 between Edinboro and Union City is widened and resurfaced, with detours via Route 18 and Route 97. Route 6 near Youngsville and Route 8 near Erie are undergoing similar work with maintained traffic where possible. Additional detours affect Route 6/US 62 Franklin to Oil City via US 31 and Route 287. Route 94 between Fairview and Avonia closed with US 20 and Route 5 as alternatives. Eastward, Route 5 closed Lawrence Park to State Line with traffic routed via I-5, US 20, and NY. Route 108 near Luegerstown to Little Garners widened with detours via Route 98 and local roads. project list continues including widening and surfacing on Route 346 between Gilmore and Dike Center with traffic maintained.
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State Department of Highways
Edinboro
Union City
Waterford
Youngsville
Erie
Hammett
U.S. 62
Franklin
Oil City
U. S
New York
Ripley
Luegerstown
Little Garners
Mastertown
Gilmore
Dike Center
Former Army officer charged with murder of Polish wife
Huntsville Alabama. Capt Marcis Bluth 40 former judge advocate at the Hed stone Arsenal Guided Missile Center is charged with first degree murder in the slaying of Mrs Helen Terte Melghen 32 wife of Capt Put Tok Melghen of Waynesburg Pennsylvania. body found in the sportsment by a postman. Dr D Brooks associate state toxicoligical said she had been dead about a week. Date of oath fixed November 26 or 27 after a severe beating and possible strangulation.
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Huntsville
Ala
Hedstone Arsenal
Marcis Bluth
Helen Ter= te Melghen
Put- Tok Melghen
Waynesburg
D. Brooks
Texicologial
Forest fires rage across Canadian provinces
Fires burned through Nova Scotia Ontario and other regions leveling buildings and consuming acres. Firefighting volunteers protected towns including Liverpool and Bridgewater while flames threatened two communities and caused substantial damage estimates.
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Ontario Timber
Nova
Boat Crash Near Findley Lake Nearly Drowns Corry Party
Four Gerryltes were rescued from the waters of Findley Lake after a 17 foot Chris Craft inboard struck their boat near sunset. William J Shergails of Conn. was towing a water skier when the crash occurred. Mulderick and others aided others, and Shergalis later faced possible citation for delayed reporting.
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William J Shergails
Cond
Mulderick
Shergais
Ronnie Coty
Findley Lake
Shergalls
Coty
Shergalin
Cleveland
Stright
Flint
Annie
Shergalis
Jamestown
Navigation Patrol
Flood Devastates Alabama Town After 12 Percent Downpour
An Alabama community was flooded by a heavy downpour causing damage to about half of business offices and many homes. No lives were lost in the flash flood, but widespread destruction disrupted daily life and commerce.
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UAW members near strike as talks continue with Ford GM
Workers in the United Auto Workers union show strong support for a possible strike with more than 90 percent ballots backing walkouts if needed. The union schedules further talks with General Motors and Ford as negotiations enter a final week amid reports of a wage proposal and strike readiness across plants in Indiana Michigan and Ohio.
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Union Hs
Police crack burglary ring in Pittsburgh area
Police busted a burglary ring over the past two years, arresting a firefighter, four juveniles, and others. They reportedly targeted about 50 homes in Belleview Avalon West View and Row Township, with losses around 50 000. Suspects include Walter Skiles 97, Richard Roney master mind, Beverly Carlie 21 and Albert Latter 2. Juvenile names withheld.
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Richard Roney
Beverly Carlie
Albert Latter
Ata Nedring
Magistian
Joby J. Fortune
Oth Fdr
Corryite Lands Big Brown Trout Atlin Shvah Display
A large brown trout was shown on display today reported by Corryite in Atlin Shvah. The fish weighed around four pounds with a length near seven inches and tenths recorded. Local observers noted the capture by a noted angler near Sportansting.
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Corryite
Ma Wat
Joe
Sportansting
British Press Foresees Conservative Victory Amid Derby and Strike Threats
British newspapers anticipate a Tory victory as Derby campaigning winds down. Rail and port strike threats loom with 70 000 members of the locomotive engineers union planned to walk out next Saturday, while unionists pressure Labour and Conservative factions ahead of the vote.
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Wye
Thsi
Lonion
Liver Hol
Manchester
Hull
Thc
Glint Transport and General Worker
TWH
Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen
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Labor Party
Alice
Eder
Awinstan Churchill
Resume Probe In Johnson Case With Boxing Commission
Philadelphia report on the Johnson Julio boxing inquiry describes trainer Alleged collusion and hidden purse shares. Witnesses discuss correct prize money and envelopes of cash amid a probe into a May 6 bout. Fire department investigated Marlon family home fire as alarm states.
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Skinny Davidson
Harald Johnson
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State Salons Reconvene After Recess Of 11 Days
State House reopens after an 11 day recess as lawmakers debate extensions to the Pennsylvania Turnpike projects. New bills would link Stravidsburg to Sharon and extend the turnpike toward Pittsburgh and the West Virginia border.
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Senate
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Lehigh
Secretary of Highways
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Paul Ti’ Wagner
R-Botuylkill
Senate Education Committee
State Council For Pennsylvania
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Warmest Night Of Year Near Corry Residents Record Heat
Weather staff report Corry area tied or set a warmest night record as conditions stayed humid and dry. Thermometers showed unusually high overnight readings with residents noting a mild dark sky and a steady breeze through the early morning hours.
Pravda Attacks Fresh Big Four Summit Plans
Pravda assails a proposed brief Big Four meeting led by Eisenhower and premiers of Britain France and Russia. The Soviet paper accuses the United States of unreasonable aims and warns against a rapid conference short on concrete solutions.
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Moscow
Pravda
United States
Eisenhower
Rosaty
Briain
France
Reece
Vie Énitia
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Esenhower
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Prosecution Calls Moon Insanity Plea a Defense Strategy
The case of Norman W. Moor, a War ren County slayer, is framed as a self defense by feigning insanity. Prosecutor Lawley asserts Moor has crafted his own defense while attorney Waggonnt argues wartime law and mental illness rules require commitment to a mental institution, not prison or death.
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Harrisburg
State Supreme
Alsisin Wale
Lawley
Moon
Thomas W. Waggonth
Uniontown
Aourne Watay
Senate group weighs plans for federal controls on vaccine
A government sponsored meeting in Washington considers timelines for a U S vaccination program. Scientists and industry reps review evidence to determine early clearance of existing vaccine supplies or additional testing. The panel reports to Surgeon General BelWete while hearings and control proposals unfold amid calls to ensure vaccine access.
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Scheele
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House Commerce Committee
Chicago
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Congress of Parents and Tribhers
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Fire claims two at Butler frame home blast
A blaze at a Butler frame home killed two occupants and caused heavy damage estimated at 3800. Firemen believe the victims suffocated inside the building as they battled the flames. The hallowski worker at Franklin Glass Corp. was among those nearby as Tyndora and South Butler firefighters fought the blaze.
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Halloski
Franklin Glass Corp
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Tyndora
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