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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1955
Page
1
Voters turned out in strong numbers for an off year as Republican Carl Smith won reelection with 1 598 to 717 over Baressi. The GOP swept major city and county offices across six precincts, with Abbey and Kinley also securing seats as Republicans dominated the ballot.
Retailers announce Christmas season hours with early closing on Christmas Eve at 5 30 pm and extended post Thanksgiving hours. Stores will open Wednesdays from November 23 with shorter afternoon hours, and remain open six days weekly until December 18. Tentative Men’s Night planned for December 14.
The Senate antitrust subcommittee plans to widen its inquiry into General Motors Corp. Investigators will explore operations across the automaker’s product lines. Chairman O'Mahoney says the study aims to reveal GM's potential dominant position in the automotive industry.
In a tight regional vote many contests remained unsettled with Republicans winning several school director seats in Concord and Wayne townships and Elgin Borough while Democratic gains appeared in Columbus and Spring Creek. Notable results include Peace runner Clarence Proper and Walter Burrows leading Republican tickets, and mixed outcomes for assessor and auditor races across Concord, Wayne, and nearby communities. The total vote count reached 164 with split results across the district.
Wayne owning supervisor Richard Quoriaveld defeated Ralph Bailey 1 to 82. Directors Tyan Miller and Leon ProctorRepublican vote count 218 180 over Emery Coates and Gary Dingtelder 67. Connie William Howitt secured 200 votes in Republican race for Francis Hass who had 70. Town turnout 137.
Election results show T Belts defeating Mrs Patrigin Fit uo and Nathan Dodd in a district contest. School directors Joh Zambarik and Clifford Chaler, both Democrats, led with 401 and 177 votes respectively, while Republicans Lawrence Miller and Dan Taggart polled 156 and 162. Supervisor Jordan Christensen, a Democrat, won D-102 over RDG Nathan Dodd. Total votes reached 401, above average.
Spring Creek Justice of the Peace Glen Eldred ran unopposed with 95 Democratic and 104 Republican votes. School director contests yielded several winners including Allen Eastman and Gladys Porter with varying party tallies. Auditor Emmil Young defeated Nell McKay 105 to 100. Willia Katter won auditor four years. Supervisor John Rickurson defeated Virgil Tubbs. Total votes reached 207.
The Red Cross Bloodmobile reports 2391 pints collected over 21 visits with yesterday adding 78 pints. An average per visit remains slightly over 100. Of 75 scheduled, 19 were rejected, 42 were walk ins, and 6 of 13 National Guard donors kept appointments. The next visit is planned for January 11.
Erie voters re elected Mayor Gardner a Democrat with 24 04 votes to 17 992 for Republican Herbert Foster. Democratic council members Michael Gunnovind and Charles Downing also retained seats. A tight District Attorney race featured Republicans Herbert Johnson and John Dailey, with Johnson prevailing. County races saw incumbents Lamerton Raynick and Proctor reelected, while Louis Raynick led county clerk of courts contenders.
Ansociates Press reports a B47B bomber crash near Fort Bliss El Paso Texas killing three crew members Capt E O Tilton 39 Capt A Gy Sterlis 24 and Capt Hy Conreler 3. Surviving widows and children are noted. Bodies were recovered with the aircraft wreckage.
Pegler's wife, a former top reporter for the New York Daily News, died of a heart attack at Tysons, en route from Italy where the couple had been traveling for over a month. The body was to be flown to the Pegler home in New York.
In a tense exchange, Egypt denounces U S moves to embargo arms shipments to the region while accusing Washington of wavering on support. Western powers weigh a United Nations embargo plan as Soviet and Western diplomacy clash over Middle East strategy amid border clashes near the Negev.
Corry rejects a health unit while Erie County votes to approve. City ballots show turnout high with a mix of yes and no for pension increases and public worker benefits. County votes also indicate support for the Hewitt unit and concerns over costs of operation.
In Las Vegas, Donald Quinpbell restartering pushed his jet Propelled Bluebird I to almost 200 miles per hour during a Lake Mead trial. He completed two runs, recording 202.2 miles per hour and 198 miles per hour while other figures noted 170 miles per hour.
Visitors invited by the Cory will tour local schools between 7 and 9 PM as part of an open house event coordinated with American Biuebilon. Dismissals occurred earlier this afternoon to prepare the campuses for tonight’s scheduled tours.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania the public vote yesterday produced a tightly contested outcome as Dema Holli Bherll and Tomas fanily led the coexecutive ticket amid a split field. The Republican challenger drew 27000 votes in a flagging race with broad local turnout and cross-pressured support.
Associated Press reports sweeping Democratic gains in Kentucky and Indiana challenging GOP strength. Democrats capture key mayoral races in Philadelphia and several Indiana towns, with Richar dson Dilworth defeating W Thacher Longstreth to lead Philadelphia. Nationwide gains threaten GOP control as Democrats win in Indianapolis Muncie South Bend Bloomington and other Indiana cities.
President Eisenhower prepared to greet Armas during a Denver visit with plans for a high level reception at Lowry Air Force Base. Officials noted a favorable mood and anticipated discussions tied to American interests as Armas’s itinerary included a stop in Denver and related events.
Western leaders in Geneva concluded Russia’s stance on German unification has collapsed any chance of agreement at the Big Four foreign ministers talks. Dulles Macmillan and Pinay planned further talks with Molotov to gauge his new posture while West German Minister Brentano urged an immediate break. The group warned Molotov’s position would shape future arms talks and East West travel and information exchanges.
In Oil City, Deiuerns led a dramatic upset reclaiming mayor and city council seats from Republicans amid a fierce campaign. Dr RR Vani Kirk defeated Mayor William A Moxck as Democrats targeted planning failures. Jim R. Rich and B V Gidders won council seats over Ray Anderson and William Breene. In Titusville, Chester C. Hampton edged Republican Sonne to become the city’s first third-term mayor in 90 years, with 1244 to 1070 votes, building on a widening margin from prior races.
Mrs Low Liu al wuhton, wife of a Chinese minister, crossed from Red Ghinw wodey border into the country reported by Radio. She had lived in Canton with her husband and three children, and was connected with relief work among lepers in Lientesin Boating Prownce prior to her release.
Three U.S. soldiers labeled turncoats in Korea are released today by Army order after warnings and indictments. The men Otho G Bell Willam A Covnry Lewhe W Griggs and FL Baker Stockade are reported free as photographers and supporters described the scene outside the facility.
A local poppy sale is planned this week end by the Auxiliaries of several posts and legions. Proceeds support veterans and community relief programs. Volunteers and organizers invite participation and note the event location and times will be announced.
In Philadelphia Pennsylvania Democrats clinched a major win as Richardson Dilworth defeated Thacher Longstreth by over 130000 votes. The result strengthens the Democratic organization in the city ahead of next year’s presidential election and boosts Joseph S Clore Jr’s standing for a party nomination to the US Senate.
A 12 year old boy admitted taking part in looting cars in a string of thefts in a city area around Corry Jamestown Mill Corp. parking lot. Police questioned him and later placed him in his parents custody. He will be further questioned by Police Chief Harley Drake on Saturday morning. He admitted thefts of cars and parking lots but would not admit other offenses from the past week. Local officers noted the boy’s demeanor and a belief the incidents may be linked to other recent offenses in the Park Street area. Continuous police action and follow up were planned.
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