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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1955

Page

1

Indiana Governor to lead New Castle strike talks

Governor George N. Craig races home from Miami to take charge of the Perfect Circle strike in New Castle where a Wednesday riot wounded eight. National Guard troops near the plant may be pulled back if it reopens Monday, as CIO UAW leaders and local officials plan Sunday talks. The dispute centers on wages union shop pension and layoff pay.

Associated Press New Castle Ind George N. Craig Indiana Miami Perfect Circle Corp National Guard New Cutie Perfect Circle Craig IGW Aint Thaiann Doyle Ieaders CIO United Auto Workers New Gnathy Henry County

Fire Destroys Clymer Barn

A disastrous blaze swept a barn near Clymer on Park Road yesterday, leveling the structure and injuring no one. Fire units from Windles Lake and another department faced strong winds estimated at 20 to 30 miles per hour as they battled the flames for hours. The origin of the fire could not be determined. Neighbors reported smoke and embers drifting toward nearby homes, but responders controlled the scene with efforts focused on protecting outbuildings. Mrs Bringer reported being away when the fire started.

Ctrmer Park Road Clymer Department Golni Blaze Windles Lake Willy i Bar Hhwer Fierne Mra. Bringer Barhilsie Thames

Rain Covers Wide Area Countrywide Autumn Weather

General rain across the eastern states and Pacific Coast region with improving conditions in most areas. Overnight the leading trough from the Mississippi Valley weakened while light showers persisted from New York to Alabama and along New England and eastern coastal regions.

Pacific Coast Massassippi New York Alabami New England Appalachian Mountains Washington California Atlantic Gulf Coast States Rockies

Ike Nominates D'Ewart Faces Senate Opposition

Senator Murrry warned President Eisenhower's nomination of Wesley A D Ewart as Assistant Secretary of Interior could be sent to the Senate next year with expected rejection. The Interior confirmation would test Senate committee action as in past eras. Former opponents and party figures hover in the background amid unsettled reception.

Washington Murrly D-Munt Essenhower Wesley A. D'Ewart Senate Murrmy Tom Thuitier Dows Truman D'Ewart Wedinat Murphy Montand Sénate

List Chairmen Quotas For 55 Chest Appeal

The 1955 Community Chest campaign announces chairmen and quotas by division. Dallas Smiley heads Corporations with 313.500, Stewart Laung 7500 for Industrial Employes, O W Bracken for Internal Service Organizations 900, Dr Lawrence Dottilihs for School Employes, Karl Cherry 2.00 for Government Banks Hospital and Utilities, and multiple named chairs for towns including Concord, Spring Grevick, Columbus, Elgin, and others, totaling 433457 in quotas.

Oday Dallas Smiley Bruce Empoyeuer Unas Unyy Ellaworthe Stewart Laung O. W. Bracken de TS. Kelk’y Lawrence Dottilihs Robert Barto Banks Hospital and Utilities Karl Cherry Concord Baldwin Wayne Robert Williams Spring Grevick Bernard Porter

Fighting Rages Near Moroccan Spanish Border

Fighting continues near the Spanish Moroccan border as about 3,000 patrols exchange heavy blows. reinforcements push from Fez to forward troops forming a triangle around Bouraed Alou and Tizi Ouzli. North African and French troops, each battalion sized, engage in operations described as frenzied yet exhausting.

Morocco Associated Press

Raid On Corry Tests Civil Defense Units

Officials announced they were pleased with last night’s mock war raid in Corry. About 400 civil defense workers from all parts of Erie County converged on the city for a simulated attack, with sirens, blackout, and a staged evacuation. Casualties were “turned loose” at various points, and volunteers acted as victims while block wardens directed first aid sheltering. The exercise tested police, hospital, and communication networks, using twelve mobile radio units and a mobile base station. CD director Ray Weber praised the response and thanked all who cooperated in making the demonstration effective for civil defense operations.

Cory Civil Ulerk Hosiitonss North Center-electris CD Police Tex Gulestoning Ray Weber Focal CD

Corry Weather Forecast and Frost Likely Tonight

Corry reports a mild day with a high of 70 and a chilly 48 this morning. A light frost is forecast for tonight as northwest winds whip through the countryside. earlier rains scattered leaves and a brief frost threat was noted in nearby towns.

Corry Jamestown Fulton Frida Tina Pennaylynnia Aves Weather Bureau Anitenna

Babson Discusses Stock Market Explosion And President Illness

Babson Park Mass. H HRd discusses stock market crash fears and President Eisenhower illness amid explosion fears. He cites five causes for the collapse including investment trends, home building, and rising consumer spending. Continued on page three.

Babson Hoger W Z. Tromphaaha

Supercarrier Saratoga Launched Amid Hype and Hopes

The 60 000 ton Saratoga is launched at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with champagne by Charles S. Thomas and wife. Built in New York it is billed as the world s heaviest, most powerful warship with a propulsion plant to rival a big locomotive. It will require six months more construction before joining the fleet and carries the ability to launch nuclear-armed aircraft, though armament details are limited.

Associated Press York Navy Charles S. Thomas Secretary of the Navy New York Naval Shipyard Brooklyn Saratoga Hn Foyrestal Saratoxa Morrestal

Flood Waters Recede as City Reels Under Flooding

Flood waters fell about 10 inches along the river near Hood and Temples as the city faced epidemics and strain. The river remained 18 feet above normal, with 150,000 people affected and supplies delayed. Navy helicopters aided relief, while officials warned the situation could worsen before improving, as aridity and ongoing disease threats complicated response efforts.

Mexico Struken Nuys Wivex Rota Feom Norfolk

Dodge Heir Loses Her Legal Battle

The Dodge heiress loses her court fight over an estate and a $10,000 judgment. Trustees face removal and redirection of funds cited by the judge in a decision affecting heirs and investment policies. The case centers on Horace Deda’s granddaughter and the Manlius estate, with trustee actions and inheritance implications discussed.

Dodge Associated Press Delrom Mra Ghiistige Assitvin Hyerate Sulemaker Horace Deda Tost Turteu Juli Ostuley Paitick MH O'Bren Flor Muuse Alsomon Honda Mri Wright Eli Yelil Glen-Fouet

Special Group Named To Detect Hidden Weapons

United Nations report on a disarmament subcommittee forming a special group of scientists from the United States Britain France Canada and Russia to study detecting concealed atomic devices. Delegates urged a second international atoms top peace conference within three years and discussed Soviet and Western inspection proposals amid cautious optimism.

Associated Press United, Nations N.Y Sibcommitee United States Hurda Stissen Eisenhowe Slisser Britain France Canada Rusia Anthony Nutting Russia Arkady Sobolev Eisenhower Sobolev Australia Yukoslavia Burma

Moscow Spy Foiled In Bribe Attempt Late

A Foreign Office briefing described a late April 1952 attempt by a Soviet intelligence contact to bribe a British official to betray diplomatic secrets. The official report notes the spy scheme was intercepted in Moscow with details published by several British newspapers.

Moscow London 1 Plan Foreign Office Ameen Waélne Inal Sons Hic Gunna

Stove Explodes In Local Home Injuring Occupants

A stove explosion in a local dwelling caused injuries to several occupants. Fire crews removed the burning appliance from the house before extinguishing the blaze. Volunteer responders and authorities investigated the scene and recovery efforts continued at the residence.

Wreckage Probed In Quest To Explain 66 Deaths

Investigators sift through shattered remains on Medicine Bow Peak seeking cause of United Air Lines four engine crash that killed 66. Civil Aeronautics Board and airline officials lead full probe as mountaineers recover bodies, with 59 passengers and three crew missing. Bodies transported to Laramie as experts work to retrieve others over several days.

Associated Press Laramie Wyo Medicine Bow Peak Naation Peterson United Air Lines DEA Here Wyoming University of Wyoming United Teir Cooke Menlo Park Calif New York Denver Saltike City

Aid Sought for UNICEF Halloween Program in City

Corry Chamber of Commerce and ASSOCIA LOD plan United Nations Children Fund Halloween Trick or Treat drive. Secretary B F Bettes asks clubs for $130 and volunteers to run five collection points for needy children worldwide. The program, now in 4000 communities across 48 states, aims to boost UNICEF Halloween participation.

Sepa Nenanes Corry Bolites Pirties Strowinke Unicef Bettes

Leroy Wilcox Dies Suddenly

Leroy Wilcox a 59 year old Corry business owner who ran Wilcox Products on Pontsylvana venue died suddenly at home yesterday afternoon. His passing was unexpected with no prior heart issues noted. He was born June 10, 1895 in Corry and attended local schools. He leaves a son, and was active in several local organizations and churches. Funeral services will be held at Baylson Furey A Borne with interment at Pine Grove Cemetery.

Fe Weroy Smith Street Wilcox Products Pontsylvana Wilcox Wilcom Bernice Rowland Whits Wilcos Winaksan Gorry Ania Corry Nord Wilcox Lewis of Mc Wilray Christ Elke and Logan Columbus Royal Arch Clarence Commandery Baylsun Furey Mondiry

Start Work On Gas Line To New School

A garbled notice outlines planned gas line construction likely near a new school. Fragments mention Weeks, Carey, Inver, and segments of streets as destinations or reference points, but details and dates are unreadable. The text suggests work within a vicinity labeled West, north, and east areas, with municipal involvement implied.

Spanden Carey

Riots flare in Rouen over African policy in France

Demonstrations in Rouen clash with police as 1600 protesters, led by leftist and nationalist factions, oppose sending troops to North Africa. Tear gas deployed after stones rained down. barracks blocked to hinder shipment amid tense political debate in Paris.

Mission of Defense Minster Pierrie Bullole Morocco Wxt Noel North

Nixon Meets Eisenhower In Downtrodden Recovery

In Denver the ailing President Eisenhower receives Vice President Nixon for his first meeting since a heart attack. Doctors approve a major foreign policy conference with Secretary Dulles while plans for a Geneva ministers meeting unfold and convalescence time is projected.

Associated Press Denver Denver White House Nixon Eisenhower Dulles Howard Gettysburg Washington Paul Dudley White Boston Maj John Eisenhower Sherman Adams White Eisen Unifien Hon Germany Junin C. Augerty Cominn Nini Visth Hariri

Proposed Pay Hike for Pennsylvania Teachers Sparks Debate

An Associated Press report from Harrisburg outlines a plan boosting teacher pay in Pennsylvania as proposed by lawmakers. The measure targets higher salaries for public school instructors, with advocacy from Democratic senators and education groups.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Gailry Devin Marty E Saylor York Jobis Centre Pensylvanie Bayidh

Renald DeLonie Sotinagry Hospital Visit Report

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Renald DeLonie Sotinagry encountered illness requiring hospital admission. Details on date location or outcome are unreadable in the text.

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