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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1953

Page

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McCarthy Pushes Greek Shipowners to Boycott Reds

Senator McCarthy seeks Greek shipowners to pledge against trading with Iron Curtain states after an earlier pact of 242 ships not to haul cargo to Red China or North Korea. Harold Stassen criticized the move saying such deals undermine U S foreign aid work and State Department aims to restrict supplies to the Reds.

Associated Press Washington Sen McCarthy R-Wis Shire Dulles Mutual Security Harold B. Stassen Dilles Wil McCarhy Sennis Red China North Korea Dulles State Department Stasien Slassen

Area Boy Dies In Refrigerator

Frederick share boy, a third grader at Fredericksburg Elementary, was found unconscious in a home refrigerator and pronounced dead on arrival at City Hospital. His mother and stepfather reported he had been missing since about 9:30 p m and was later discovered in the refrigerator after a family search.

Mready Frederickshare City Hospital Predtwick Mertz Merle Willams Cussewayo Road Frederok Hilt Fredericks Burg Echoway

Eisenhower Accepts Resignation of National Bureau Chief

President Eisenhower accepted the resignation of Dr. Allen V. Astin, director of the National Bureau of Standards, after Weeks pressed for it. The issue cited was that the bureau had not been sufficiently objective in its testing methods.

Washington Eisenhower Commerce Weeks Ody Hue Allen V Astin National Bureau of Standarde Astin Weis Cowinerve Department Ita

ROK Repulse Chinese Attack Near Seoul

United Nations forces report repelling a Chinese assault on Seoul with artillery and air support. Eighth Army said several Communist leaders were killed or wounded while Reds attacked from multiple sectors. The battleground included skirmishes along the highway south of Kaesong and disruption to rail and bridge links in North Korea.

Roks Associated Press Central Nems Eighth Army Hurttefield Anther Ienieh ROK Parliides Kaimiong Conbeitlsekley Soult North Aurea

Tax Study Buoyed by Statewide Sales Tax Debate

Harrisburg Democrats oppose a broad sales tax while backing a graduated income levy. The House committee studies a sales tax as a way to trim costs and fund education, with estimates showing a one percent levy could balance the next biennium budget.

House Harrisburg Jobs. Fine Pennsylvania Horse Ways and Means Committee Ren. H. G. Andrews Noor Lower Republisang Democratic Bloc Drst Panplean Myaregate Bov

Continue Probe Of Train Wreck Near Erie

Erie commissioner William Patterson called for more testimony in a wreck that killed 21 and injured about 150 others when three New York Central trains collided near Comemit about 20 miles west of Erie. He will ask if steel pipes were properly loaded and whether the shipment caused the crash. the inquiry opened with attorney C. J. Graham for the railroad.

ERIE William ©. Patterson le Interalate Commerce Commission New York

Three Condemnation Hearings Scheduled for April 8

The Cony Area Juin Sehawl District will hear what it must pay three landowners for parts of their properties next Wednesday. Armiline property valued at 25000 and Renal property at 14000 were cited, with Halls land at 800 per acre for 52 acres. The board of viewers set these figures as market price for a potential junior senior high school site. An appeal is possible by any party in the county courts.

Cony Juin Sehawl Coat House Harold Armitage Judd Hurley Hall Hay Mever Armiline Renal W. Hourmond Bruce Major Fussell Oreilly New Schol District Ube

Marine Faces Murder Charges

A 13 year old identified as Marlié tottay Sneed faces murder charges in Liter state after rejecting his grieving father’s attempts to aid him. The elder Mose McManus, a Valley Stream brewery executive, arrived in Dubuque for a family interview as authorities planned further action. The youth reportedly admitted theft and killings in multiple robberies including in Rochester and Keeneyville with connections to Spring Valley Minnesota.

Associated Press Dubuque, Ti Marlié Tottay Liter States E. McManus Mose McManus Valley Stream McManus Dubuque McMais Young McManus Reehwster Keeneyville Riyday Spring Valley Minn Monteiay

General Gruenther warns against deep cuts in Europe aid

Gen Alfred Gruenther told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that sharp reductions in European military and economic aid could trigger greater hardships for the free world. He said the coming years may be tougher than the last two, and the panel plans to publicize his closed-session testimony after edits.

Washington Alfred M. Guenther Free World Capitol Hill Gruenther Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen Sparkman Deama Spirkman Paris Matthew Ridgway North Atlantic ‘Treaty Organization

Rubber plants halted by nationwide walkouts

Walkouts shut down U S Rubber Co plants including Chicago and Akron ending production for hours as about 35 000 workers statewide walk off. CIO notes aim to pressure wage talks while utilities maintain gas flow to homes and factories.

Otto Joe CIO United Rubber, Cork, Linwsome and Plastic Workers OF America Flood Akron Phints CTO Utillity Workers Union Neaings California

Corry Driver Fined in Erie County Court Case

Corry driver to pay a one hundred dollar fine and two days in jail after pleading guilty to a driving offense. McAvoy of Ninth Center Street faced related actions with a judge noting a conviction in a public library context. Respective authorities reported the arrests and sentencing as part of Erie County proceedings.

Corry Brees McAvoy Ninth Center Street Ena Erie County Te O McAvoy Lncal Po Wea Maude My Fronk Cony Public Uutteding

March Weather Brings Wet Conditions With Lighter Winds

Weather observer George Mulderwick records 4.74 inches of moisture in March with heavy snowfall and stray winds. The period featured unusually snowy days, a thinner barometric outlook, and multiple days of mixed rain and snow despite some sun planning noted for mid month.

George Mulderwick

Journal Raises Newsstand and Carrier Price to Five Cents

The Journal announces a five cent price for newsstand and carrier delivery, effective Monday April 6, with home delivery at 30 cents per week. The increase, shared with carriers and newsdealers, follows rising costs in newsprint and services, despite prior delays and postal charge hikes.

Journal

City Council to appoint police exam entrants next Monday

Four applicants took exams for police jobs as the City Council considers appointing new patrolmen. Participants were Vunik, Miller, Murnh, and Aiken, with three absent.

GVO City Council Duck Vunik Ork Street Albert K. Miller Spring Greek Floyd Mruhn Corry Alfred Aiken Hutch Weta Patcolmen

Berserk Man Shot to Death in Arnold Police Battle

A 40 year old father, Virud Backus, enraged after barricading on a porch opened fire with a 30-30 rifle as police surrounded his home in Arnold. Officer Ernest Johnson was killed. Chief Mike Feltz and officers Edward Bollinger and Mike Batts were wounded. Backus died in hospital after the gunfight.

Tre Arnold Meath Fourth Avenue Virud Backus Ead Backus Jo Aquad Arnold Mike Peltz Ati Edward Bollinger Mike ‘Batts Feltz Bollinger Barto John Backus

Pope Grants Holy Week Audience at Vatican

Pope Pius XII granted three Holy Thursday audiences to 8,000 pilgrims and tourists in Vatican City as the Roman Catholic Church observed early rites of Holy Week.

Vatican City Pius XII

C J Arranges 800000 Loan for Building Project

A New York corporation plans an $800,000 loan arrangement for a building project. The progress will extend toward a second factory unit on East Columbia Avenue with work expected to begin mid spring. The loan is backed by The National Bank of New York and other financial partners.

Aretuct New York MAY. Corp David A. Hulqitoma Armour Midistee Wile Henieeal Roger M. Brown Adantiey Horse Film East Golyimbuts Avenue Vinuely Iosyear Hose Naonad Bank of Mile Tol Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia Akring Corey Te Aden

Security drills tighten after interservice leaks

Secretary of Defense Wilson ordered stricter handling of secret documents and closer checks on disclosures amid interservice rivalry. He urged uniform alerts for personnel and outlined harsher consequences for unauthorized dissemination of classified material.

Wilson Lex Associated Press Diefense Wilson Wiliort Waihi Ue Artiy Navy Dal Air Poree Burtt Washinton Wilson

Bankers Sentence in Embezzlement Case at Bellefonte Trust

Guy Ernest Brown of Bellefonte Trust Co. received a year and one day sentence for embezzling 31 481 dollars over 20 years. The FBI uncovered the shortages after deposits. Brown had 27 years with the bank and used false promissory notes to hide losses. Witnesses testified before sentencing. Also, Rep. Simpson appointed to Joint Congressional Committee on Taxation.

Poller Federal Bureau of Investigation Brown Ue Bank FBT Washington Rep Simpson R-Pa Martin

Parleys on POW Exchange Set to Begin Monday

Berlin reports that U.S. and France will join in air safety parleys on POW exchanges. High commissioners Conant and Francopi-Pancel received invitations. Talks come after prior Soviet British meetings on avoiding air incidents over Germany.

U. S France Associated Press Berlin United States Germany Air America Ti. S Jars B. Conant Andre Francopi-Pancel Lediy Viesily Chiikay Rushin Soviel Jel

Army ammo inquiry delayed as Byrd pledges full evidence

The Senate inquiry into ammo shortages pauses as Byrd says testimony will reveal who contributed to the shortages. Key officials including Van Fleet and Clark defend army decisions while Lovett and Neal prepare for further questioning after a five week recess.

Byrd Associated Press Washington Byrd D+ Var Benate Eyre Xenatar Belesa Korea M. Atmelpe Bight Mitty Mark Clark Far East Maxwell D. Taylor Taylor Wnleas Hosiiartion Janeiver Margaret Chase Saith Rme Henet Robert A. Loveth Wol Neil

Heavy Title Bout Postponed Due to Champ Injury

The heavyweight title fight between Rocky Marciano and Jersey Joe Walcott at Chicago Stadium is postponed from April 10 to May 15. Al Weill, Marciano’s manager, cited injury and required training time after a nose bleed and a cut inside the nose. The International Boxing Club was to announce further details later.

Chivacw Uno Oye Athletic “Commission Rocky Marciano Joe Walcott Chicago Stadium Cates Rocky al Weill Weill Mardyahi

Communists offer new Korea truce proposal at Panmunjom

Communist negotiators present a fresh plan to end the Korean war and propose Panmunjom talks next Monday. The exchange covers prisoner repatriation and a potential resumption of full truce talks with U N Command observers watching for reactions from Washington and Moscow.

Munsan Korea U.N Panminjor Renner Nhow Luke Gow Mark Chirk Panmunjee Uwney Fed Cne Chou Bie Monaraviny Ivana Red China HBO Ramme Htv Ruwita Pledi Obi Tnee Phanyl Ned Wink Owenoptmiven Qi Trues Albonisters

Wilson Disposes Of His GM Stock Amid Pressure

Washington Secretary of Defense Wilson has disposed of his General Motors stock while retaining a small beneficial interest. The disclosure follows weeks of Senate pressure to divest from the automaker. The committee released the transaction details without elaboration.

Wilson Washington Gehera Motors Jung Kind Serpicus Camentiner G.M Bie Automotive Wilken

Mother of the Year honors go to Flora Belle Thompaots Wan gaman

Flora Belle Thompaots Wan gaman of Bleirsvile in Western Pennsylvania was named Pennsylvania State Mother of the Year by the Mother Committee. The 62-year-old poet and mother of 10 sprarvt children received the title in May and will compete for the national honor as part of the American Mother of the Year contest.

Philadelphia Wis Becii Sylvania Pennsylvania Flora Belle Thompaots Wan Gaman Bleirsvile York

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