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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1954

Page

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Hydrogen bomb production to rise sharply says Rep Cole

Washington Rep W Sterling Cole says no sinister motive in months of high level debate before deciding to press ahead with hydrogen bomb work. He notes full scale work began four months after Russia's 1949 atomic test, denying McCarthy's delay claims while acknowledging later events proved him wrong. Eisenhower remarks follow.

Associated Press Washington W. Sterling Cole Cole New York Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Russia McCarthy R-Wis Eisenhower Tis

Zoning Board OKs Grange Hall Plan in Corry

The Corry Zoning Board of Appeal granted the Grange’s request to build a Grange Hall on property owned by the First Church of Christ Scientist on Park Street. Six Grange representatives presented a long list of supporters and said construction may not begin for three years. The board approved but limited new construction approval to one year, requiring a fresh appeal if no work starts within that year.

Corry The Grange

Fine Won’t Campaign for GOP Candidates

Pittsburgh Gov. John F. Fine says he does not intend to actively campaign for Republican organization candidates during the primary. In an interview he stated he does not expect a partisan or issue heavy primary, predicting few defining issues.

Pittsburgh John 5. Fine Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Daylight Saving Time Moves Toward Approval

The meeting is expected to approve Daylight Saving Time for this year. Clocks will advance one hour on Sunday April 25 and revert on September 20. A Warren PTA proposal seeks to align the dates with school calendar changes, reflecting local debate.

Ily Corner Falk Warren

Engineer surveys sewer bond project for Corry

Robert J. Schatz of Gilbert Associates began a local survey for a proposed 820000 sewer bond issue. The report will detail city ability to pay, sewer rental charges, and bond sale options for a joint Council and Authority meeting next Tuesday.

Robert J. Schatz Gilbert Associates Schulz Uta Don Williams Corry C_ ©, Collings Co Roger Brown Hartford Conn Travelers Insurance

Chamber launches decal program in Corry to showcase supporters

The Corry Chamber of Commerce introduces a decal plan to acquaint the public with 16 percent of members who hold 242 memberships. Members display decals in prominent spots while The Journal runs a special advertisement and page 13 lists all supporting businesses and industrial concerns. E F Bettes, secretary, credits member support for the chamber’s success and urges Corry shoppers to patronize these civic allies.

Chamber Corry Corry Chamber of Commerce E. F. Bettes

Columbus School Board Votes 3 Mill Tax Increase

Columbus School directors adopt a budget calling for a three mill property tax increase for the coming year. The millage will rise from 82 to 38 with per capita tax at 8 percent to balance a 5108444 budget. The increase covers about 18000 more than last year and reflects higher Corty Area High School rentals and a mandated teacher salary raise.

Columbus John Zamboriki Coumbus Corty Area

Veal and other meats advertised as good buys this week

National grocery features highlight veal, beef cuts, pork, and poultry with price trends for the weekend. Milk, butter, and vegetables like celery, potatoes, onions, cabbage, spinach, peppers, and citrus are cited as favorable buys as prices ease in many markets.

Associated Press Yes Agriculture Benson

Man Convicted For Fake Fire Alarm Sends Plea For Help

A man pleaded guilty to sending a fake fire alarm yesterday citing a personal crisis as his wife reportedly collapsed at home. He told the judge his wife weighs about 270 pounds and he could not lift her. The judge placed him on two years probation.

Special Probe Counsel To Start Hearings In 13 Days

Ray H Jenkins, 51, of Knoxville, Tenn., named special counsel for the Senate Investigation subcommittee, vows to present charges against McCarthy and Army officials with no prejudice or favoritism. Hearings set to begin April 21, led by a new chairman, aims to probe subversion and alleged malfeasance within the Army and McCarthyism era.

Washington Ray H Jenkins Senate Jenkins Knoxville Tenn Witt Buble T Sen. McCarthy McCarthy Army PLG David Sehine Denistal Teulins Simuet Una Sears Wan Jn Ecuie Agsien

Jamestown Bank Clerk Held in Funds Pilfering Case

Mary Agnes Dalley a 40 year old Jamestown bank clerk was arrested by FBI on charges of embezzling about 700 dollars from Chautauqua National Bank and Trust Co since January 1982. She admitted converting funds to her use to support her two children. a March 17 withdrawal was charged under the Federal Reserve Act. She waived a preliminary hearing and was released in own recognizance awaiting grand jury action.

Jamestown Chautauqua National Bank & Trust Co FBI Mary Agnes Dalley Wear Hamilton Street Todd A. Roche Buffalo Dalley Banke Roche U. S Robert E Bootey Tamestown Allon

Sheriff Testifies In Garland Inn Liquor Hearing

Sheriff Jonn G Coaves testified as a defense witness at a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board hearing against Eugene R Climey and the Garland Inn in Warren County. PLOB cited the tavern for serving minors and allowing them on the premises, and charged intoxication on one occasion. Coates, owner of a nearby hunting camp, said the tavern appeared orderly. Two girls and three boys from surrounding communities testified they had been served alcohol.

Jonn G Coaves Pennsy Vania Liquor Control Board Eugene R. Climey Garland Warren County PLOB Clancey Garland Inn Coates Nhw

Top price of 1550 paid for prize bull Mission Model

Harrisburg reports a top price of 1550 dollars at the Keystone Show and Sale of the Horned and Polled Herefords in the Farm Show building. The bull Mission Model, bred Hereford, was owned by Leon Leighton Jr. of Harrisburg and purchased by Robert O. Mumma, also of Harrisburg.

Harrisburg Leon Leighton Jr Harrisbury Robert O. Mumma Ian ‘Wall

Two Planes Collide in Saskatchewan Killing Dozens

In Moose Jaw Saskatchewan two planes crashed in the portiveist area. About 20 people were reported killed and 16 bodies recovered. One aircraft was a four engine Canada Airlines North Sun jet carrying 38 passengers, while the other was a single engine Royal Canadian Air Force Harvard trainer from Moon Jaw.

Auemica Moose Jaw Sask Pe County Canada Airlines North Sun BCG TCA Harvard Royal Canadian Air Force

Two senators push for further tax cut plan

Washington reports top Treasury officials estimate the income tax plan could reduce 26 million taxpayers, with sponsors proposing an $4,000 exemption lift by year end and a 25 percent cut in some brackets. Critics say the change would mainly benefit higher earners and complicate administration.

Treasury Rolls Associated Prem Washington Senate Baxee Frear D-Del Iicome Juviog Walli Hem Mable Inesse Byrd Iim

Ex-Corry Woman Mary Harmon Tupper Dies in Easton

Mary Harmon Tupper, 84, widow of Dr Jaimes W. Tupper and former head of Lafayette College English, died today in Easton. Born in Corry, she was Cornell trained and survived by a New York City resident. Funeral services are set for tomorrow at Trinity Church.

Easton Mary Harmon Tupper Jaimes W. Tupper Lafayette College Corry Cornell University Harmon Tupper New York City Trinity Church

Security policy aims to weed out risks for armed forces

The policy, announced by Secretary of Defense Wilson, seeks uniform standards to identify and remove individuals deemed security or loyalty risks from the Army Navy and Air Force. It details criteria for acceptance retention and processing of draftees and personnel, with hearings and tight scrutiny to speed removals and bar those with disqualifying information.

Associated Preas Washington Wilgan Wnmoments Deseriber Wilson Defene Department Armed Services Mide Armed

Plan for Joint City County Assessment Debated

Martin Gregor Erie County chief assessor announced a proposed joint data collection system for county and Corry city assessment records. The plan uses dual cards to gather preliminary data in one property visit, potentially cutting costs from 14 000 to about 3 500 per jurisdiction.

Martin Gregor Erie County Corry Gregor Aksentment Hideen Dasewament Tf Ula Walde

Norvell men arrested in punchboard pinball crackdown

Richard Taylor and Joseph Frankovich, both of Norvell, were arrested in Mount Pleasant Township on charges of running punchboards and pinball machines in dairy bars. District Attorney Ty Alexander Beuko of Westmoreland County said the arrests are the first in his campaign against such machines. One defendant posted a $500 bond.

Oreensburg Richard Taylor Joseph Frankovich Norvell Mount Pleasant Township Alexander Beuko Westmoreland County

Conviction Of Young Upheld By Appeals Court

Washington Court of Appeals upholds Merl Young perjury conviction tied to Senate RFC probe. Merl Young, 38, denied involvement with Lustron Corp applications while RFC employee. Trial staged four month terms, concurrent with his brother Herakel Youngs. both freed on bond pending appeals.

Washington Merl Young Senate Tla Reconstruction Finance Corp Phy Young Herakel Youngs RFC Lustron Corp Yeniave Tt Pince Young Atwell Mor! Young REG

Fresh U S aid reaches Hanoi amid Dien Bien Phu siege

French Indochina forces say US supplied planes and bombs aided operations around Dien Bien Phu. Sixty rebels killed as troops cleared trenches and infantry closed to rout survivors. Depots near Yenbay blown up. hundreds of trucks destroyed en route to besiegers. US shipment of transports reported arriving.

Freas Hanot Indochina Unon Dien Bien Phu Todochina H Amaah Diggime United States Yenbay Red River Dien Bien Phi Preach Peri Wid Wax U. S Saigon

Storm disrupts phone service and stores reopen after strike

An early morning storm in Uhe district caused strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out some General Telephone Co lines and blowing transformer fuses in Pennsylvania. The storm dropped half an inch of rain as temperatures ranged from 76 to 28. Meanwhile five state A P stores and the District of Columbia reopened after AFL bakers' strike ended with a 1 cent hourly wage rise.

Uhe General Telephone Co Pennsylvania Concord Township Pennsylvania Electric Company A&p Stimore A&p Food District of Coumbia AFL Bakers and Confectioners ‘Union

Possible U S Air Navy Involvement In Indochina War

Senators warned of sending U S naval and air units to Indochina amid growing pressure from President Eisenhower and Dulles. McCarran said such moves could draw China into war and force troop deployments. Smith supported using air and naval power if needed, while others urged a united free world response to prevent domino collapse across Southeast Asia.

Associated Press Washington U. S McCarran ¢D-Nev Congress Blaenhower Dulles Indochina U. 6 Bouthoast Asia London Paris United Will United Action Dulles Neem Hisenhower Hr. Alexander Smith RNS Asia Smith Senate Foreign Relations Far Eastern Eisenhow Free World Purma Land Indonesia Southeast Asia Sénmo Tors Japan Formosa Philippines Australia New Zealand

Flying Tanker Explodes in Midair Crash Kills 55

An American Superfortress tanker exploded and crashed today while refueling a jet fighter. Four bodies recovered, one crewman missing, five parachuted to safety and taken for checks. names withheld.

Air Force Ford Ste

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