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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1953
Page
1
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In Harrisburg the House GOP leadership struggled to gather enough support for a two percent sales tax and related measures. Speaker and key committee chairmen faced uncertainty as several Republicans faltered, threatening passage of the plan tied to a 260 million education package for the next two fiscal years. The battle centered on securing a constitutional majority of 108 votes, with Democrats solidly opposed. The package also proposed suspending other nuisance taxes and adjusting rates on various goods, while exemptions covered food, cigarettes, gasoline, and certain publications.
United Nations deliberations center on a Soviet push to end the charge debate. Valerian Zorkin urged the United States to ratify the Geneva Protocol against bacteriological warfare, saying that would close the incident in Moscow’s view.
The council discusses required petitions for paving projects along New Park and adjacent streets. Property owners face a next council meeting on April 00 with estimates hinting at about 2 miles of frontage needing funding and another mile more possibly required.
Washington reports AFL and CIO renew merger talks as leaders discuss uniting 12 million workers into a single federation. Meany and Reuther weigh timing and terms while conditions from the United Auto Workers loom over prospects for industrial unionism and no discrimination policies.
Gov. John W. Fine announced parole hearings for seven inmates after commutations by the State Pardons Board. John D. Greenewalt of Westmoreland County and Wilbur S. McClean of Philadelphia, both previously convicted of deadly shootings, have life terms reduced and will be interviewed by a parole board before hearings. Also pardoned were Ralph L. Boclan of Allegheny County and Ralph Zarra of Lackawanna County. additional clemencies were granted for John Korkobeer Lackawanna, Steve Repyneck Lehigh, and John Vincent Franklin Montgomery.
A local government plans a youth fishing event at Mead Park with a new regulatory push. Officials aim to create a tranquil, safe space for youngsters to learn to fish under supervision. The measure, tied to a federal program, calls for licensing and scheduled activities to begin in April.
Baltimore judge Herman M. Moser sentences Grammer to hanging after convicting him of first degree murder in the August death of his wife Dixie Grammer. Prosecutors cited a calculated plan to kill and a vile motive. Grammer could seek life via appeal or executive clemency. Maryland Governor Theodore McKeldin has not allowed executions since 1951.
Police report a Centerville car truck collision yesterday afternoon causing estimated total damage of 500 dollars. Drivers Jahr Ball Jr 16 of RD 2 Copneaut and Donald Mathiry 93 of Erle Ball were identified. Ball’s truck sustained 100 dollars damage while the other vehicle suffered 400 dollars. No arrest decision announced yet.
The Corry Municipal Authority prepares to fill posts by appointment, naming Beverly Moran and P. B. Sonoski among others. The draft plan covers terms, bond counsel, and the proposed $8,500 bond issue for project funding tied to the Sewage Treatment Plan and related plant work.
Poor syrup season ends as warm weather sap runs and a labor shortage cut output to less than half. Producers struggled to hire help, affecting both volume and quality of syrup, with buyers shifting to cheaper grades as supply tightens. In racing news, Whirlaway, the 1941 Triple Crown winner, w as euthanized after a wind impacted life at Marcel Boivin stud near Paris.
A single engine Beech aircraft owned by Sid Worl crashed in woods near Jamestown, killing a father and his son. The victims, both Rochester residents, were identified as local businessmen and World War I veteran and his son. Rescue crews had to tear the aircraft apart to retrieve the bodies, with the wreckage spanning near Dublin Road and the Maple Valley area after the late afternoon crash.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson accuses GOP foes of fabricating charges to discredit his administration. He cites four alleged farm policy failings under Eisenhower, including price drops, rising debt, and flawed price supports, and warns against political manipulation aimed at farmers.
About 4500 electrical workers were on strike against General Electric in Syracuse, with the plant shutting its doors. CIO Electrical Workers Union called a nationwide action, drawing roughly 1500 pickets around the facilities as production faltered.
The City Council approves a curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. enforced by police. Violators face fines from ten to twenty five dollars and up to twenty days in jail. The ordinance, proposed by Mayor Kinley, introduces a five minute warning via audible signals before curfew.
Senator Dirksen calls for reduced spending and military budget cuts to secure reelection and deter Soviet threats. He argues budget restraint is essential while Duff and Fussell warn against weakening defenses, saying Russia could gain if the U S eases efforts. Other senators weigh in on global tensions and strategic cuts.
United Nations and Communist forces outline a nine point framework for exchanging all sick and wounded prisoners from the Korean conflict. Key terms include equal treatment, verification within days, and delivery to designated authority for repatriation under Geneva rules, with progress expected within a week. The accord centers on safe transit, medical care, and accurate tallying of prisoners by both sides.
A youth was freed and Caldwell remained in custody after a theft investigation. John Galdworll reported planting items from the A elon bowlup dileus. Caldwell and Foster testified, with Foster denying involvement. The case centers on East Main Street near Quality Cash grocery and a theater showing, as juvenile court proceedings loom for Caldwell.
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