Surprise Raid Alert Yields Mixed Pennsylvania Results
The statewide air raid test in Pennsylvania drew mixed reviews from major cities. Eastern Pennsylvania and Harrisburg reported near perfect performance, while Philadelphia and Luzerne County saw confusion and low cooperation as sirens and procedures were tested. The exercise involved 350 000 civil defense workers and police, with counties staging rescue and firefighting demonstrations.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Richard Gerstell
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Edward J. Gorman
Luzerne County
Hatleton CD
Allentown
Civil Defense
Bath
Northampton County
Jobh S. Fine
Indiantown Gap
York
Gerstell
Citys Part In Test Called Excellent
Corry's Civil Defense participation in last night's air raid test was termed excellent by CD head Ray Weber. Fourty seven volunteers were mobilized at the Municipal Building in about an hour after the alert. The test began with a yellow bell alert and ended with 81 blasts of the fire horn at 7 60 p.m. and all clear at 8 05 p.m. Fire Chief Ray Laurie also joined the effort with fire police.
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U N Debates Near End On Arms Question
India urged a halt on weapons production until a worldwide disarmament pact is reached as V K Krishna Menon urged the floor for a standstill agreement in the 60 nation Political Committee. The five powers Russia Britain France the United States and Canada co-sponsored a resolution to set up a secret five power disarmament group and pressed for quick action after Menon spoke.
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Disarmament Commission
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France
Britain
United States
Canada
London
Andrei Vishinsky
Paris
Vishinsky
U.N
Erie Bribery Gamble Case Bound Over for Court Actions
Eleven men charged with bribery and conspiracy in a $120 million a year gambling syndicate await November grand jury action in Erie. Mayor Thomas Flanley and two others were arrested. hearings identified an altered gambling ring and protection schemes involving former vice squad members.
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Erie
Damian McLaughlin
Thomas Flanley
Muse Yild
McLaughlin
Justice of the Peace
Joseph Dreselman
Lawrence Park
Sterling Enterprises
Otters
Mike Dominic
Cy Ciotti
Luciano
Verga
Camill
Clty
Edward B. Petrillo
Koehler
King
Dominic
Ciotti
Alessi
Anthony DeCad
Mike Locket
Frank Scalise
Liberia Arnone
Ray Shelly
John Arnone
Camilli
Flatley
Cresciman
Store Hours Set for Ole Season
The Corry Chamber of Commerce promotion committee set this year’s hours for the Christman season. Stores open all day Wednesdays starting November 24, with December 15 closing at 9 p.m. nightly Monday through Saturday to Christmas Eve, then 6:20 p.m. close. Yuletide lights to debut Friday after Thanksgiving and stay lit until after New Year’s. E F Belles, secretary, mentions a fund campaign to underwrite the Mehta.
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Mrs Fargo JP Named Justice of the Peace at Columbus
Mrs Fargo was appointed justice of the peace for Columbus Township to serve until January 1956. The announcement came from Harrisburg yesterday. Mrs Fargo is well known locally and has previously served as secretary to Alderman M. H Cobbett of the city.
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Cobbett
Dulles Rules Out Parleys With Russia
Secretary of State Dulles ruled out new talks with Russia on issues including West Germany and Eastern Asia. He spoke at a White House cabinet meeting broadcast to the nation, emphasizing Allied strength in Western Europe and swift rejection of any new conference aimed at uniting Germany on Soviet terms. Dulles forecast rapid French ratification of West German military accords and noted Britain backing the stance.
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Warren County Evacuation Drill Engages 199 Participants
A mock evacuation in Warren County drew 199 volunteers with 20 cars and drivers. They gathered at the Court House Annex and traveled to Columbus and nearby towns to report to registration points and receive food shelter and medical care. Notable attendees included Mrs DeForest Bindley Mrs Robert Jewell and others from Warren. The note also reports Hermann Field in a panperiune in Poland seeking rest and health with U S Embassy contact.
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Warlo Morris
James Roden
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Dan Taggart
Washington
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Hermann Field
Poland
Joseph Flack
Flack
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Field
Italian Cloudbursts Kill Up To 100 Across Salerno Amalfi Coast
Reports from Salerno to Amalfi describe a disastrous cloudburst causing building collapses landslides and widespread casualties. Up to a hundred feared dead with dozens more hospitalized and many missing as communications collapse and emergency crews work through wreckage along the Mediterranean coast.
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Wreck Causes $300 Damage North of Corry
Two cars collide at an unmarked intersection north of Corry causing $300 damage with no injuries. Drivers are William C. Yarateh 27 Maple Avenue and Addie B Schurmann 49 of FD Corry. Damage listed as $150 each.
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Addie B Schurmann
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Belota
McCarthy Accuses Three Colleagues of Prejudice
Senator McCarthy charges three members of a six man censure committee with prejudice. He cites a letter to Senator Watkins and questions the impartiality of Senators Johnson and Ervin as the Senate plans to reconvene to consider censure actions.
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Ralph W. Izwicker
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Fluorine Case Heard in New Castle Court
Three New Castle residents claim fluorine in city drinking water injures health and seek court action to halt water fluoridation. The case continues in Lawrence County Court with plaintiffs Cline Lon Keagy Jack Genkiger and Vic Jay Hoye named.
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City Debates adding fluorides to water supply
City records show a persistent push to add fluoride to New Castle water to reduce tooth decay in children. Support comes from dental and medical groups and local organizations. opposition from chiropractors and others. The plan paused by council but likely to be revisited, with the firm supplying fluoride already delivering treatment to about 10 000 residents after state approval.
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Eally
Alnee City
Cotinel
Gounell
Verne Coryle
Thevick
State Health Department
Lawrence County
Lawrence County Medical Association
New Castle
Hoye
Ten Called For Army Induction
The draft notice lists ten registrants ordered to report for induction on November. Names include Corry William Helne Michael Bailey Joseph Amoroso William Erickson Robert Black Irving Johnston Waterford John Williams Russell Riley Warren Lloyd Thuthus and Robert Land of Wolcott Conn.
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Chest Appeal Nears Goal as Shortfall Reaches 10000
The nong community chest appeal lagged by about 10000 from the 432000 target with 22004 donated to date. Chairman William Polffer blamed incomplete chairman returns and said the drive cannot end locally tomorrow but hopes to close by Whit week end and report 100 percent success by next Monday.
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William Polffer
Still Try 10 Tie Lamb to Reds in Commission Hearing
A government hearing on Lamb's background hears from the eighth witness, identified as a one time Communist leader in Toledo. He met Lamb in 1984 at a Communist party meeting and recalls an offer of a subscription to the Daily Worker later changed to the Birthday Worker. Witnesses say Lamb had associations with Communist party members.
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Herbert Bhart
Thomas Firzpatrick
Comemission
Man Awarded 35000 by Jury in Damage Suit
A federal jury awarded George Stoner of Connellsville 35000 in a damage suit against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, finding negligence after a brake failure caused him to be thrown from a freight car in an April 25, 1951 collision. He testified to leg and back injuries from the incident.
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Iteshurgh
George Stoner
Connellsville
Baltimore
Eisenhower Declares 1954 Most Prosperous Peacetime Year
President Eisenhower lauded 1954 as the most prosperous peacetime year and announced unemployment dropped by 400,000 to about 2.1 million. He spoke to the National Security Industrial Association and outlined progress while signaling campaign appearances to aid GOP efforts.
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Corryite Named To State Board
In Harrisburg today Gov. John Fine appointed Horton Dr. Davis of Corry to the State Board of Public Assistance. Mr Dayly had served for years on the county board of public assistance and the elevation follows Assemblyman W W Waterhouse's recommendation of our city for recognition of his work on the county board.
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