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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1954

Page

1

Dulles and Eden Urge Britain to Back Early Indochina Warning

Secretary of State Dulles and British Foreign Secretary Eden seek a united Western front for an early warning to Red China to halt Southeast Asia aggression. They push for a pre Geneva declaration to support Indochina settlement talks beginning April 26 while Paris and London resist any ultimatum framing.

Associated Pres London John Foster Dulles Britain Dulles Anthony Eden Indochina Koren Geneva Russia Red China Eden Washington Southeast Asia Paris Reds Peiping Southeast Asia Defense Organization English le Figaro le Populaire Knowland R-Calif United States Europe Amore China Mao Tat Tung

Fire saved by extinguisher at Kentogle home

A frame house in East Branch belonging to Wilbur Kentogle was saved from a late afternoon blaze. Firemen from Corry and Columbus answered the 5:45 p m alarm but Filfoyle extinguished the flames in the attic, limiting damage to about 700 dollars. The fire was blamed on a defective chimney as the family woke their four children and escaped.

Wilbur Kentogler East Branch Corry Columbus Filfoyle Mira

Investment Co to Bid Thursday on Bond Issue

The GC Collings Co Inc and Philadelphia investment firm plan to bid Thursday evening on 3620 000 in Corry Municipal Authority bonds for financing a sewage treatment plant. Attorneys report two insurers Travelers and Provident Mutual may bid later, with engineering firm Gilbert Associates to provide data guiding the bid. If the Collings bid is not accepted at the joint Authority and Council session, the firm will prepare a prospectus for other bidders.

GC. Collings Co, Inc Philadelphia Corry Municipal Authority Golicitor Roger Brown Hartford Collings Abe Gilbert Associates, Inc

Man Surrenders to Police in Columbus Auto Theft Case

Frederick Craig, 97, of Columbus, surrendered at 1:05 p m to city police. He admitted taking a car from a used car lot and driving it to Oak Hall where he abandoned a second vehicle. State Police will decide charges with potential FBI involvement and possible larceny and non support charges.

Frederick Craig Columbus Craig Erie County Colum Jus. O Oak Hall Waterford

Man Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct

Alston Chas of 315 Yore street pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct before Alderman Cobbitt and was fined 251 plus costs. He was arrested at work for drunken and disorderly conduct but the prior complaint was dropped at the hearing.

Alston Chas Yore Street Cobbitt Chase

Russell Warns Against Overstressing H Bond

Sen. Russell warns against relying on the hydrogen bomb and cutting conventional weapons. He cites doubts from Sen. Anderson and AFL President Meany and questions the five billion dollar cut in overall military funds. Eisenhower argues for a new look with air power and mobile, decisive forces.

Associated Prean Washington Sen Russell Dga Congress Anderson D-Nm AFL George Meany Senate Armed Services Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Eisenhower Wheither

Plan to Outlaw Red Party Meets Strong Opposition

Attorney General Brownell opposed legislative moves to outlaw the Communist party arguing such laws would push the movement underground and hinder FBI investigations. He urged broadening Internal Security Act registration, union and business scrutiny, dismissals for dangerous affiliations, revised sabotage laws for critical facilities, longer prosecutorial windows, and possible peacetime death penalties for espionage.

Associated Press Washington Brownell Communist Party House Judiciary Tself FBI

Pardlee Fined for Drunkenness After West Main Incident

Corry Pardlee yesterday pleaded guilty to drunkenness before Alderman Cubbet, after a dispute on West Main street. Buell, taken into custody at 4:90 Saturday, allegedly flashed a knife to a girl. police intend to pursue the incident. On parole until 1956 for prior car theft, Buell faced further action. In other news, John J. Miller of Ebensburg was voted chairman of Pennsylvania Bankers Association Group 6 during a meeting including bankers from Clearfield, Cambria, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties. He presides over the First National Bank of Cremon.

James Varue Purer Cubbett Buell West Main Street Mpdin Buell le Bankers’ Group Altoona John J. Miller Ebensburg Group 6 Pennsylvania Bankers Amociation Miller Lee Clearfield Cam- Bink Bedford Huntingdon Centre Counties First National Bank of Cremon

Coalition to Rule in Belgium Faces New Caretaker Government

Belgium’s election wrecked the Catholic Social Christians’ slim majority. Premier Jeat Van Houtte handed in the cabinet’s resignation to King Baudouin. The King asked the government to stay on as caretaker until a new coalition forms. The likely pact would include Socialists and Liberals. The draft term of 4 to 18 months tops the campaign chatter. NATO and U S experts favor a two year conscription.

Novi Atlantic Alliance Schuman Coal Steel Pool European Defense Community Belgium NATO

Stevens Talks With Senators On Inquiry Scope

The Senate investigations subcommittee invited Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens to a conference on the inquiry’s scope amid charges involving McCarthy. A similar session with McCarthy is planned, aiming to define witnesses, charges and the controversy’s dimensions ahead of televised hearings. Joseph Welch attended. Thomas Prewitt was named associate counsel. Ray Jenkins noted Prewitt’s appointment.

Associated Press Washington Senate Robert T. Stevens Sen McCarthy Taye McCarthy Sen. Mundt R-Sd Btevens Mundt Joseph N. Welch Boston Army Stevens Thomas ¥. Prewitt Memphis Ray H. Jenkins Prewitt Tennessee Supreme Court Jenkins Knoxville Tenn

State Highway Safety Bureau Director Dies

Camp Hill Pa. Elmer Transeau, 61, director of the Pennsylvania Highway Safety Bureau, died Saturday from a heart attack at his home. He had held the $9,000 a year post for 18 years and was found in the basement by his wife. A funeral service will be held in Philadelphia Wednesday.

Kiem Camp Hill Fment Philadelphia T. Elmer ‘Transeat Pennsylvania Highway Safety Bureau Transeau C. Richard Miller Harrisburg Fenn Philadelphia A. C. Mel Guinness University of Pennsylvania United Mine Workers’ Welfare and Retirement McGuinness Children's Hospital of

Manila in warning over Indochina policy split

President Ramon Magsaysay delayed backing One United States in Indochina crisis prompting warns to Red China to stay out of Southeast Asia. Senator Clara Recto calls the issue none of the Philippines business as talks await an U S conference on the matter.

Associated Press Manila Ramon Magsaysay United States China Moomysay Philippines Southeast Asia Paliey Clara M. Recto Tadochini

Streams Rise After Rainfall Ahead of Trout Season Opening

Rainfall of 1.26 inches in Corry district improves stream conditions for the trout season opening Thursday at 5 AM. Anglers anticipate muddy waters but expect steadier flows by morning. The season runs until July 31 with a daily catch limit of eight trout and a possession limit. Resident fishing license is 9.80. nonresident is 2.26.

Corry George Mulderick Aves Pennsylvania Commonwealth Jenyth

Escapee From Death Row Slain Shocks Trenton Prison

Trenton New Jersey authorities seek to fix blame after a condemned killer who escaped death row at Trenton State Prison was shot to death by a tower guard. The escape attempt failed when the inmate was felled by submachine gun fire as he reached the cellhouse wall. A guard was suspended pending inquiry as other guards may be relieved. In a separate item a woman named Barbara Curfman Lightner of Pittsburgh was named vice chair of the campaign committee for Dr William McClelland’s gubernatorial bid.

Trenton N. J Groy Trenton Binte Luyers John AL. Vastorich Venzorich John J. van Nate Dent Offtenss Wiliam McClelland Allegheny County Bara Curfman Lighthimter Pittsburgh Order of Astern Star Parent-Teacher Association

Senator Griswold Dies After Heart Attack at Bethesda

Senator Dwight I. Griswold of Nebraska died after a heart attack at the Naval Hospital Bethesda at age 60. A three term Nebraska governor and former director of the American Legion to Greece, Griswold had served in the Senate since January 1939, with no clear plan for re election. The Senate party balance remained 48 Republicans 48 Democrats and 1 Independent as of his death.

Nebraska Senate Associated Press Washington Dwight I. Griswold R-Neb Goveernor American All Minion Greece Naval Hospital Bstivian Bethesda Griswold Xtation GOP Leonard W. Hall Kanold Truman White House Be Dng U. 6 Griffith Stadium

Sparta Bloomfield School Jointure Discussed at Public Meeting

A public meeting is set to explore a Sparta and Bloomfield school jointure. Roy Cleaver of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction will speak, with Gerald Edwards as chair. Residents of Spartansburg and surrounding townships are urged to attend as state pressure grows to consolidate small schools. The proposal suggests Bloomfield and Sparta share a high school near Riceville Corners at a midway point.

Sparta Bloomfield Bip Roy Cleaver Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction Spencer Gerald Edwards Spartaksburg Sparta ‘Township Bloomfield Township Floyd B. Peters Crawford County Union City Spartansburg Spartan Township Riceville Corners

Gasoline War Triggers Price Cuts at Local Stations

A competitive gasoline price war erupts on Centre Street as several service stations cut regular price to 26.9 cents and premium to 31.9 cents, with dealers waiting to see further developments after the Corry-Uniongas Dealers Association formed to curb price wars.

Corry Rewis Qasoline Dealers Association

Legion May Buy Post House From Greyhound Bus Firm

Members of the Elmer Carrier Post American Legion were told of a special meeting this evening to discuss purchasing the Greyhound Post House on Route 6 west of the city. The Legion, which sold its North Center street home, has been meeting in a Traction Building leased space and eyes a $10,000 proposed price for the former restaurant and tavern site as a potential new post home. Conversion to suitable legion quarters is hoped to cost little.

Elmer Carrier Post American Legion Greyhound Post House North Center Street Traction Greyhound Bus Homes, Inc Greyhound Bus Line Northenter‘ Street

Driver Hurt In Truck Crash Near Corry

Allen Henry 32 of 416 East Pleasant Street was treated and discharged from Corry Memorial Hospital after a truck mishap two and a half miles east of Corry on the Spring Creek road. Police will confer with owner Gerry Davin to decide whether charges will be filed for reckless driving or if others face allegations. The panel truck, damaged about 800, skidded on a curve, struck a culvert and overturned. Henry, reportedly returning from a tavern, was aided by William Prine and transported by ambulance.

Allen Henry East Pleasant Streel Corry Memorial Hospital Corry Spring Creek Henry Gerry Davin North Center Street Uhatt William Prine Hartley

Besieged troops beat back another big rebel assault

Viet Nam faces total mobilization ordering all male citizens 21 to 95 to fight the Viet Minh rebels. Cabinet decree under Bao Dai and Prince Buu Loc calls by May 15th, while Dien Bien Phu siege reports say French forces repelled a major Viet Minh attack with heavy losses.

Associated Pres Saigon Indochina Viet Nam Bao Dai Prince Buu Loc Oao Dai Hoa ‘Hao Binh Xuyen le Thang Nguyen van Hinh Hanoi Dien Bien Phy Bayerne Eta

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