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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1953

Page

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Ike Speech Opens All-Out Peace Drive

Ike launches a worldwide peace offensive urging the Soviet Union to accept immediate Korea armistice end the cold war cut armaments and fund anti poverty efforts. White House aides say the drive is the administration’s strongest bid to pressure Moscow toward a concrete peace plan.

Ike Associated Press Augusta Eisenhower Russia White House Soviet Union Korea Liebe American Society For Eisonflower Augusta Vanglon Belal

Hiss defends UN employments links in testimony

Alger Hiss, serving a perjury sentence, says a 1946 State Department memo recommended UN employment for hundreds of people but was vague and inconsistent. He sent a letter to Rep. Keating asserting he only submitted names of potentially qualified individuals, and agreed to testify if called.

Associated Press Washington Alger Hiss United Nations Hiss State Department U. N Federal Lewisburg Rep Keating R-Ny House U. S U. N. Weating John W. Ford William & Franklin Ford Franklin

Gas Well Shooting Elevates Flow at Beaver County Site

Beaverdim concern reports a deep test well near Frank Stawemin farm showed increased flow after a shot at about 250,000 feet. WibWN and Carter Hill efforts cited. Wilbur Seifert of Virginia to survey and pick second-well site after private discussions.

Burkere Frank Stawemin Easther Ganuadt Chapman Medina Sind Pennsylyonia G San Besses Carter Hill Wilbur Seifert Virginia

Samuel Scott Dies Today in Corry Death

Samuel Scott, longtime Corry resident, died this evening at Corry Memorial Hospital after a period of illness. He was in his late seventies and had lived in Corry since 1900, running a tailoring business on West Main Street. Survived by two sons, Attorney Walter H. Scott of Tampa and Dr. B. L. Scott of Rosemont, Pa, and a daughter Mrs. Genevieve Johnson. several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for Monday at 2 PM at Davisons Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Samuel Scot Corry Corry Memorial Hospital Mr. Scoll Corning Olen Nord Traction West Main Street Corry, PLC Senet Hix Wing Presbyterian Church Venta Myx Leo Scot Mott Street Agai Scott Walter H. Scott Tampa Fly B. L Scott Rosemont Genevieve Johnson California Davison Funeral Home Starling Pall Bayer Pine Grove

School Board Quits Over Merger Dispute

Brockport Pa Horton Township board resigns amid a merger dispute with Ridgway. Citizens group seeks Brockway merger. principal Dr Ralph Castaterra questions how long the township will remain in the school system.

Brockport Horton Township Ridgway Citizens Group Brockway Ralph F. Castatera Fone

53 Additional Greek Ships Pledged To Ban Red Trade

Senator McCarthy announced a pledge by 53 Greek owned ships to abstain from participating in red trade with Soviet controlled ports in the Far East and elsewhere. The move aimed to curb communist influence, with US officials noting the arrangement as in the national interest and to keep Dulles informed of any future actions.

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Anti American Violence Flares anew in Tehran

In Tehran a VU report says an Iranian chauffeur was stabbed and his car damaged by a mob shouting anti American slogans as U S officials investigate a series of attacks. Premier Mossadegh declared martial law in Shiraz and reassured the U S envoy. No Americans were injured.

Tehran Associated Press Iran Nnual Mohammed Mudegh Mesrob Melissa Wait Melikson Eric Pollard Oakland Calif Pollard U. S Shira Southwest Tram 0 U.S Mossadegh Tran Lou Henderson Point Four William Warne Shiraz Redi Crowde American Technical Assistance Program

Law to require reporting improvements over $1000

WARRISBURG The Seelsinture's Local Government Commission backed a bill mandating property owners report building improvements over 1000 to tax assessors. Sponsored by Brevenshan Mallory and Lane, the measure aims to close assessment loopholes and boost local revenue. noncompliance would bring penalties.

Warrisburg Seelsinture Burt R. Glidden Commission Senate Werse George B. Brevenshan Clinton C. R. Mallory Blair William J. Lane Washington Gilden Menis

U S Destroyer Hit By North Korean Guns Near Korea

The destroyer Maddox in Wonsan Harbor was struck by enemy fire from North Korean batteries, with at least two guns firing 166 rounds. One shell hit the main deck causing minor damage and injuring Seaman Frank Calanda of Des Moines Iowa. The ship returned fire and maintained a steady course.

Washingtonnemy Madnios Korea Ous Frank Nick Calada Des Moles Iowa Navy Wonsan

Corry’s Oldest Resident Dies at 101

Mrs. Anne Katherine Manstrop of 1008 West Pleasant street dies at home at 9:30 p m after observing her 101st birthday on February 51 1953. A Corry resident since six years, she was born February 24 1852 in Denmark and came to the U S in 1886 with her husband. She lived in Sheffield before returning to Denmark for five years and then settled near Corry. A seamstress by trade, she worked past age 80 though sight and hearing failed. Survived by daughter Mrs Sophie McPherson two sons LG Nielsen and James Manstrop four grandchildren eight great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter. Body at Bracken Kealing Funeral Home. services 2 30 p m Sunday with Rev R F Mexicman iolvarge. burial Pine Stove Cemetery.

Anne Katherine Manstrop West Pleasant Street Corry WSOP Byplii Denmark Denmmark United States Sheffield America Sophie McPherson Nielsen Conneaut James Manalrop Deland Joyge McPherson Bracken-Kealing Funeral Home Mexicman Iolvarge Pine Stove Cemetery

President Eisenhower Recovers From Food Poisoning

AUGUSTA Ga President Eisenhower was reported to be feeling better after a bout of food poisoning. Press secretary James Hagerty said the President no longer had a fever and would remain in bed at his vacation headquarters today with abdominal pain still present.

Augusta Eisenhower James Hagerty Howard Snyder Todiny

Jet pilots shoot down four Red Mig planes in Korea

Reported Royal Air Force and U. S. Seventh Army clash over hills north and west of Charwon. Reds attacked Old Baldy and West View positions with bayonets, grenades, and heavy artillery. Americans repelled assaults after fierce fighting. up to 4,000 Chinese involved in broader offensive and defensive actions.

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Two Injured In Main St Wreck At East Main Intersection

Two youths were hospitalized after a collision at the East Main and East Streets intersection in Corry. Cecil Huffman and Douglas Pless, both of Corry, were treated for injuries not yet determined. Officer Clair Conklin, from Spring Creek, drove east as the other car failed to stop. Floss and Hulmon were occupants of the second vehicle.

East Main East Streets Corry Memorial Hospital East Cecil Huffman Douglas Pless Mt the Hospital Clair Conklin Spring Creek I Corry Ranoe Ent Street Floss Hulmon Sixth Street Chr

Clawson Ousted as Interior Department Aide

Marion Clawson was dismissed as director of the Bureau of Land Management by Secretary McKay. McKay served the notice and gave five days to appeal. the action could take effect by April 90. Clawson, who questioned civil service protection, said he was not surprised and would withhold further comment.

Washington Marion Clawson Secretary of Interior McKay Bureau of Land Management Clawson Ehlise Witheki

Trade of Prisoners Blocks Korean Armistice Talks

Liaison officers plan a Sunday meeting to restart stalled Korea truce negotiations as the UN and Communist forces debate repatriation terms. The British American convoy of ill POWs reached Kaesong Munsan amid cautious optimism for resumed talks and a possible full resumption of negotiations.

Kaesong Munsan Korea U.N Joni Darul M. Luelaor Corey Americas Melvin Gorcermist Wowrawal Fonvay Reds Switzerlund Neubud Luke Vaustasly Prizanery Representa Uves Switzerland Keen Ainst

Youth admits double slaying in tavern holdup case

Union County prosecutors said Eugene Menahan, 44, a former convict, has admitted to a double slaying during a tavern holdup. His 15-year-old son had earlier confessed. Police say discrepancies in father and son statements led to doubts about which of them committed the shootings.

Associated Press Lizabeta N. J Jintin County Rumsell Morss Eugene Menahan Convier Movs Momaban Mowark Hyeayenid Union County Prosceniin Rauesel Michael Munahan Wold Dolla Lute Axel Yne Walts Bokoul

GE Workers Set Strike Date Amid Reopen Talks

GE workers represented by the CIO Electrical Watkins Union scheduled four meetings with General Electric to press for contract terms. The United Workers conference board and the national union planned sessions as progress stalled. Reopening talks expire today with no agreement in sight and ballot voting looming.

New York Gilleiah Ifiw CIO Watkins Union Lotny Lhs Piss Furtler Arllony Stout Lockerywase Fulke Gener Electric Co Twienber GE Conference Board GIO Thiernational Union of Bluetriens Wickers oWimion and Company Hegd Waters Washington Wits

Government headed by Nazimuddin Dismissed in Pakistan

The government led by Premier Khwaja Nazimuddin was dismissed today. The governor general stated it had proven entirely inadequate to address the country’s difficulties.

Karachi Pakiistan Khwaja Nazimuddin

Drilling Set to Begin in Sparta Area Site

Work crews move major drilling equipment to Sparta site as Evans estimates place date in mid May. Local crews and suppliers prepare for this project with several companies cited as contributing to mobilization and safety plans for the operation.

Sparta Evans Alii Joby Tikawilleras Annelyh Ieee Degmak

Fire death toll may climb to 30 in Chicago factory blast

An exploson and fast spreading factory fire in Chicago killed many and left up to 30 dead. Fire crews recovered the eighth victim from wreckage as rescue efforts continued amid waterlogged debris and burning structures. Dozens more workers were missing or injured, with investigators tracing flames to a large appliance manufacturer and noting workers fled through doors and windows as tanks and buildings burned.

Associated Press Chicago Piremen Wdi Nown Fanory Deuiline Hlasnes Unie Amlinirs Muleke Huttainns Paliesstricken

Ninth victim found after family axe murders in LA

Police report the ninth member of a family killed in a July axe attack was found with a gunshot wound to the head. The killer, Peter Agulonian, may be among several suspects in a complex sequence of events ending with a suicide. Authorities describe a wider safety concern following the family crisis.

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