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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
1
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President Eisenhower, convalescing at Mountview hospital, convened aides Wilton Persons and Kevin McKany to begin a preliminary draft of his January State of the Union message. He aims to outline the legislative program while recovering, as aides weigh whether he can deliver the address in person.
Stockholm reports Hallgrímur Jón Laxness wins the Nobel Prize in literature. A leftist writer active with the Communist Sponsored international peace movement, he critiques treaties and writes about daily life on his North Atlantic island, home to 160000 people.
Princess with Geoffrey Flier on a London visit to Lambeth Palace the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The surprise stop occurred amid romantic rumors involving Peter Townsend, who is divorced and named in the reports.
YOKOSUKA Japan a U S Navy chief petty officer and two Chinese laundrymen were held in a probe into leaking confidential warship data. Several other sailors under investigation but not detained. Japanese authorities indicted one laundryman for spying and cited another for failure to register aliens. The case involves alleged transmission of classified ship arrivals and operations to aid competitors at the ship to shore tninicity.
United Nations Assembly fails to break a deadlock on the four contested Security Council seats after a week’s recess. In the tenth ballot the Philippines led Yugoslavia 20 to 4, with India abstaining or absent in several rounds. Proposals for further ballots drew mixed support as Fifteen countries abstained and debate continued under global pressure.
Robert G. Sherman, 29, Port Carbon PA, and Wille Mae Evins, 22, Dallas TX, pleaded guilty to federal mail theft charges after arrests by Des Moines police on Sept 29. Sherman dubbed “the Tender” of the gang faces sentencing. Evins awaits trial as postal inspectors recover more than 990,000 dollars in losses since last March.
FBI tracing of Franke Douklas Graham places him as chief suspect in the $11,000 Tidioute bank holdup. He is believed connected to a Florida trip and a southern journey with a companion. Bank employees identified him as the lone gunman. Continue on Page Four.
President Lonardi told an audience via nationwide radio that Argentina faces the most disastrous economic history, blaming ousted President Peron for a debt empire of 1.68 billion dollars in gold and currency and a 57 million foreign debt with dwindling reserves. He urged abstinence and sacrifice, promising a stringent program to restore stability amid bleak prospects.
Pittsburgh report says national campaign manager for Howerd R. Hague claims veteran actor Tender Nits scored a sweeping victory in his bid for the vice presidency of the CIO United Steelworkers. John Doherty issued a Chicago statement. Molony of New York had no comment.
Mercury fell to 28 degrees, the season's low, with cold, windy conditions expected tonight and tomorrow. Forecasters warn of continued frigid temperatures and gusty winds tomorrow.
Donald Behell of Erie reached a preliminary agreement with Corry zoning and school board members to buy the old Cony High School property for about 20 000 dollars with 1 000 dollars down as a binder. He must complete payment of roughly 19 000 by next November and the deal hinges on state and district participation in the cost split. Official actions include appeals over the site’s use and pending regalty handling by local and state officials.
Harrisburg reports the governor signed a fair employment practice measure amid debate over age race and hiring rules. Witnesses from AML Pennsylvania and local officials described the locale as tense as the act aims to curb discrimination.
A guest nicknamed Red left the Etr Oopu Hotel after a mattress fire trapped twelve sleepers. The blaze started in his room and caused about 100 to 125 dollars in damage with no injuries reported. Police said Red appeared intoxicated and fled toward the hotel as fire crews arrived.
Fragmented text notes Baressi Group activity as Samuel A Bares and Thomis Maloney host discussions on Lie contine campaign signals and city race dynamics. Mentions candidates, voter transport efforts, and upcoming meetings, with references to city politics, party activity, and a Philadelphia area datelined context.
Paris Premier Edgar Faure faces a crucial confidence vote after losses on two procedural questions. A defeat could topple him and Foreign Minister Antoine Pinay as Big Four foreign ministers met in Geneva. Faure sought a third vote to avert collapse, while opponents push for political change amid North Africa policy and broader government doubts.
In Harrisburg analysts weigh how the Leader regime may sway municipal ballots across Pennsylvania as Democrats tout registration gains while Republicans claim state government missteps undermine the party. The 5,035,169 voters include 2,714,000 Republicans and 2,201,902 Democrats, with a May primary bump but a 1952 presidential year peak not matched.
The Concord area Community Chest reports 22150 raised toward an 83452 goal with 11012 still needed. Ray Weber, general chairman, urges student involvement and civic pride at Corry High School as contributors breakdown show corporations 8500 retail sites 51 professional 140 house to house 1 government 20 banks 9 Wayne 27 Spring Creek and Columbus 6 totals.
A suspension of the Sparta Hotel license was ordered for ten days by Crawford County authorities. The action affects personnel at the Sparta Hotel and related club operations, with details tied to local regulatory steps and public safety concerns raised by county officials.
A scrambled, partially readable report notes discussion of Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend amid tax hikes in Britain. It hints at public intrigue, editorials, and political tensions, with references to dinners, ambassadors, and shifting loyalties as a backdrop to a royal romance.
In Geneva the Big Four foreign ministers debate security guarantees for Russia Poland and Czechoslovakia against German aggression while concerns over German unification and Middle East arms shipments to Egypt heighten tensions The gathering marks a tense prelude to potential confrontations as Molotov and Dulles prepare to discuss shifting alignments and regional flashpoints.
A private pilot crashes a plane into a bank during low wind, killing the pilot. Witnesses describe the impact at the branch of Thpyrsabtonet Airpirt as authorities investigate the crash and determine the cause. Police, fire crews, and aviation officials respond to the scene.
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