Influx of Small Cars Boosts U S Auto Market in 1955
The Corry Journal notes a surge of foreign cars in the U.S. market with about 25,000 imported in 1954 matching first half 1955 totals. Experts say U.S. capacity could reach 10 million annually, while VW leads among imports with around 10,000 of 26,000 sold in six months.
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Henry Nordhoff
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TV Schedule Highlights for Buffalo Tonight and Tuesday
Channel lineup lists children's theatre programs, Gene Autry Show, news, and various entertainment slots. Notable items include I Love Lucy, Sherlock Holmes, Studio One, The Guiding Light, and Garry Moore. Multiple showtimes cover 6:00 PM to 11:30 PM with noon to early evening repeats.
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Matinee Playhouse
Johnnis
Robert Q. Lewis
Bob Crosby
Gene Autry
Patti Page
Navy
Millie Red Skelton
Husband
Cars in 1950s shift favor small Volkswagens
The article notes the Volkswagen, priced around 1500 dollars, gains high resale value as its shape stays constant. It contrasts with 1954 U.S. cars, mentions the Karmann Ghia coupe, performance figures, and compares sales to British and MG models. It cites Studebaker Packard and Chrysler market shifts and AAA calls to curb horsepower growth.
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AAA
Rites Set For Coroner Monessen Ps Check
High Requiem will be sung tomorrow for Joseph R. Check 47 coroner of Westmoreland County Check died of a coronary occlusion at his funeral home Saturday
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Corry News Highlights From October 17 1935
Yesterday's Memories of Corry reports John Froman injuring his right hand on a buzz saw while cutting wood. A mumps outbreak prompts quarantine of nine cases. School election results name Keith Henton president and Richard Lindsley vice president. Thomas Taylor 53 dies at Cory Hospital after weeks of illness. Halloween parade plans announced by Philan Club with city park events for children. A grass fire near Erie Railroad tracks briefly threatens nearby homes but is controlled.
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Corry
Mr. Froman
Keith Henton
Diiifor High School
Richard Lindsley
Philan Club
Principal in paddling probe shocks Academy High
Investigators examine charges that Guy Minadeo paddled an 18 year old student for truancy at Academy High School. Assistant Superintendent Edwin Coon has asked Minadeo to file a full report. Superintendent John Hickey says state code allows paddling to maintain discipline but does not condone punching students.
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Pacific Flyer Buys Aero Pe Parts
Meider, a former airline pilot, describes guerrilla activity on Luzon and liaison with U S forces via a submarine. After the war he helped establish postwar Manila air traffic San Francisco to Bangkok and opened a battery plant. His group licenses Meyers aircraft and explores sugar derived fuel options while noting Philippines sugar resources and the need to import petroleum.
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