McCarthy faces Senate censure in extraordinary session
The Senate convenes to consider censuring Senator Joseph R. McCarthy amid claims of contempt and abusive questioning of a Army general. McCarthy calls the move a lynching bee and cites campaign tactics by Eisenhower and others as factors in the election. The debate is not expected to begin until Wednesday with final wording to be prepared by Watkins committee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Rwis
McCarthy
Eisenhower
Congress
Watkins
Utah
Nixon
Monroney
D-Okla
Conrad completes solo Atlantic hop to Paris in Piper Apache
Max Conrad, a 49 year old American aviator, finished his first nonstop Atlantic crossing in a light two engine Piper Apache. He landed near Paris twenty two hours and twenty three minutes after taking off from New York, delivering the plane to a French buyer and sparking interest among potential customers.
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Conrad
Atlantic
Paris
San Francisco
Soni
Max Conrad
New York
Mer
Oytng
Poppy Sale Realizes $75 For Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Carrier Post Auxiliary raised $75 from a two day poppy sale, chaired by Mrs. Herbert Heidler. Proceeds reportedly totaled $244.50 before deductions for poppies collection cans and 10 percent to national HQ. Prize winners were Larry Smith $2 James Hulings $1 and Charles Pound $1. Children who participated received Rex Theatre passes.
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Elmers
Carrier Post
American Legion
Herbert Heidler
National Legion
Larry Smith
James Hulings
Charles Pound
Rex Theatre
PENELEC Starts Using $250 000 Substation Here
The Pennsylvania Electric Company began operation of part of its new 250000 dollar sub station on Second Avenue. The change affects the 12000 volt line serving rural areas and the Raymond Corry Jamestown and Ajax plants. Further work will raise voltage from 2000 to 4160 volts and cause power interruptions for homes and businesses during the switch.
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Pennsylvania Electric Company
Second Avenue
Raymond, Corry- Jamestown
Ajax
Karl Cherry
Cherry
West Washington Street
Driver avoids charges after settlement over car damage
Mrs. Claude Crosby of Bear Lake declined to press charges against Clarence Cole after he admitted fault and agreed to pay 120 dollars for damage to Crosby’s parked car. Cole had been accused of leaving the scene of a crash and denying responsibility.
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Claude Crosby
Bear Lake
Clarence Cole
Wayne Street
Corry Chest Drive Nears Goal With Final Push
Corry community chest workers report contributions closing in on the 2105 goal, with less than 500 needed as of this morning. Chairman William Peiffer urged last minute donors to contribute before the drive ends at a 2 p.m. Wednesday meeting at the public library, supporting multiple local charities.
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Corry
William Peiffer
de Sm
Corry Die
Sid Aren Renidenty
Eisenhower Notes War Threat Easing as Peace Hopes Rise
President Eisenhower said the threat of war looms less today, citing the shooting down of an Air Force plane by Russian fighter craft as provocation. He urged that an enduring peace be the core of U S foreign policy and voiced optimism that the atoms for peace plan will start a new phase with Russia while addressing the National Council of Catholic Women in Boston.
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Associated Press
Boston
Eisenhower
U.S. Air Force
National Council of Catholic Women
Japad
Boston Symphony Hall
United States
Russia
Washington
Logan
Richard J. Cushing
America
Hisenhower
Gas Fumes Kill Ten in New York Tenement Tragedy
Ten persons including six children died in a crowded New York City tenement from fumes from a faulty gas water heater. City officials opened an investigation and health authorities urged a city wide safety drive. The Gonzales and Matas families perished. four surviving relatives were left orphaned.
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New York City
Associated Press
New York
Vietins
Edubirges
Gonzales
Victoria
Dominga Motos
Matas
Long Session Of Assembly Prophesied In 1955 Pa
Governor-elect George M. Leader promised to streamline Pennsylvania taxes by year end 1955 proposing a temporary recess for tax work. Rep H G Andrews predicted a long session with recesses as the Democratic program is phased in. A tax plan based on ability to pay may require five years and a statewide referendum.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
General Assembly
George M. Leader
Pennsylvania
H. G. Andrews
Capitol
Wtpa-Tv
Andrews
Jatuary & Democrats
House of Representatives
Senate
Whalley
Joseph H. Cas
Corry Public Schools Adopt Federal Milk Program
Corry public schools have approved a federally subsidized milk program. A half pint of milk will cost each pupil five cents with the school receiving a subsidy to cover most of the cost. The Model Dairy Co will contribute a portion, and the plan may expand to other Corry area districts. The statewide program totals about 2 million dollars for school milk. A barbers’ charge investigation was announced in Darien Connecticut by the Bald Bead Club of America.
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Corry
Model Dairy Co
Pennsylvania
Darien
Conn
America
Governor's Key Appointees Face Changeover In Harrisburg
Key Republicans in Gov. John S. Tin e’s administration brace for changeovers as several longtime officials including George M. Lander Samuel Lewin and Ty Schmidt anticipate transition. Veterans Messner Gelder and Weber weigh retirement plans and possible reorganizations loom for the state departments and agencies.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
John S. Tine
Sumuiey
George M. Lander
Lewin
Farm Wate and
Waters
Lewis
Boe
Sid
Avinue James
Lender
Lews
York County
F. Ty Schmidt
Sim
Sahmidt
Delray Beach
Florida
Frederick T. 1 Selder
Tiquor Soto Bold
It Lewis
Gelder
Fie Uquor Board
Flamesb
Otto F. Messner
Messner
Alate Cop
M. Wilhelm
Scrambaioner
Alice
Frank A. Weber
Pennsylyinia
Corryite Goes On Trial In Warren County Court
Corry resident Duane Bates stands trial after a grand jury indicted him on a Morals charge. Indicted earlier were German Hebner Jr and Gerald Smith for burglary from Pittafield and Nell Rockwell of Sheffield for a morals offense. Bates allegedly attacked a 12 year old girl after taking her in his car before returning her home and being jailed on bond.
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Warrery County
Moraia
Duane Bates
Corry
M.A. ‘Kornrrich Bates
Flerman Hebner Jr
Gerald Smith
RD. Pittafield
Nell Rockwell
Sheffield
Bates
Corry Btate
Innt Marah
Warren County
Justice of the Peace Perty Mest of
Columbus
Area potato growers fight to harvest crop
Corry area potato growers who gambled with the weather in September strive to save about ten percent of the crop in White district. Harned, manager for the Potato Growers Co operative Association, notes one tenth remaining in the ground and describes drought and late harvest delays from heavy rains, mud, and snows.
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Corry
White
Harned
Co-operative Association
Tly
Whitey
Yoshida bids four billion aid plan for Asia
Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida urged a program of about four billion dollars to rescue Asia from Communist China. In India the Congress party backed Nehru’s push to quit the party presidency but refused to resign as prime minister. At the United Nations Franco kept atom for peace talks alive as a new seven power resolution was studied.
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Preas
Washington
Shigeru Yoshida
Japan
Asia
China
Newoplhe
India
Congress Party
Nehru
United Nations
Franco
Elemtioner
U. N
Wieihly
Tin Delegter
Seek Aid for Textile Industry with Federal Action
Emil Rieve of the C10 Textile Workers Union of America urged the White House to aid textiles. He pressed for four immediate steps including shipping textiles abroad, distributing clothing to Americans, stockpiling textiles for armed forces, and providing federal unemployment relief. He also proposed a long range federal research program and consumer bonds to spur industry growth. Joe Reardon, Phillies farm system director, resigned after 11 years with no reason given and said he will remain in baseball.
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Associated Press
New York
Emil Rieve
Textile Workers Union of America
White House
Rieve
Gabriel Hauge
Rueve
Pile Ride
Philadelphia
Joe Reardon
Philladelphia Phillies
Rendon
Phillies
Bobter
Coroner Quizzed as Sheppard Case Stretches On
Dr. Lester Adelson testified about Marilyn Sheppard’s autopsy findings and possible death scenarios while defense lawyer Corrigan pressed for alternate causes. Witnesses Donald and Nancy Ahern, neighbors due to testify, were guests at the Sheppard home the night Marilyn was killed as the trial nears the fourth week.
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Associated Prev
Cleveland
Simuel H. Sheppard
Extenm Path
Lester Adelson
Cuyahoga County
Adelson
Dr. Adelson
Corrigan
Dr. Adelyon
Sheppard Tas
Jes Corrigan
John J. Mahon
Mahon
Adelson Kates
Marilyn Sheppard
Sheppard
Donald J. Ahern
Nancy
Eighbors
U S accuses Soviet pilots of piratical aircraft attack
Washington protested Moscow over the shooting down of an RB29 by two MiG fighters during a photo mission over Northern Hokkaido Japan. Captain Feith and his crew parachuted to safety as the plane crashed near the Japanese coast. one crewman drowned.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Tokyo
U. S
Japan
Hokkaido
Rurle Islands
Anidt
Moscow
John Mull
East
Anthony ¥. Feith
Feith
Chester
Nomuuro
Walter Tant
New York City
Earl B. Woolmer
Elkins
W. Va
Toles
Welth
Gargonne
David N. Oliver
Corvallis
Ore
Don Uke
Oliver
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