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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1955
Page
6
Erie city officials led by Mayor Arthur Gardner announced seeking federal funds for a new airport or a major expansion of the present facility. The move follows losses in site consideration for a $2 million Air Force reservation, with Port Erie deemed inadequate.
The Associated Press reports heavy snow and rain across Western states with violent storms causing at least 18 deaths. Nine people are missing and presumed dead. Four others are snowbound near Boulder Colorado after an 18 inch snowfall. Arctic air loosens as temperatures rise in many areas though subfreezing readings persist in parts of the icy belt.
Erie officials weigh a new park deal aimed at saving about 30 000 while exploring further steps. They reference past negotiations over control of a peninsula reservation and waterworks park operations. Budget notes show a 321 900 allocation for summer lifeguard needs and damage from winter storms influencing decisions on relinquishing city control.
Scalester Okla Just after midnight officials granted a 60 day stay of execution for Harbie Franklin Farris Jr to study new evidence. The stay followed the shooting death of Oklahoma City detective Bennie Cravatt during a supermarket holdup. Farris, along with accomplices Raymond Carroll Price and James Skinner, were implicated in the case and already serving life terms.
The Associated Press reports Continental and others face payouts to survivors of a fatal air crash. Details indicate multiple insurers, with plan provisions for passenger policies and specific payout figures. Authorities note complex coverage across carriers, with some policies doubling or yielding sums to families. Further review pending.
LAS VEGAS Nevada A Transport plane carrying 14 aboard crashed in the Charlest ion Mountains en route to the Nevada atomic testing range. Rescue teams braved cold and wind with little hope for survivors. The other crash details remain sparse as officials notify relatives.
Multiple crashes blocked area routes with no reported injuries. Kenneth Kipuke of Errtability 10 City helped stop a trike at a hill, while Merley Shields of KR 1 Ripley stopped a truck after a collision. A Jeep driver near Union City and a post near Route 6 were noted, with temperatures cited and several vehicles rolling over. Local reports listed 25 incidents with residents noting damage and derailed vehicles.
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