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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1953

Page

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Fatal drowning claim lores spring creek rescue scene

Rain swollen waterways at Spring Creek and Conewango Creek claimed two Warren County boys yesterday. Willan Hunt, 9, and his older brother, 15, were last seen near the family home as searchers, including game protectors and local volunteers, scoured the riverbanks. Willan’s body was found lodged against a nearby obstruction. Coroner ruled accidental drowning. the mother is separated and works in Jamestown.

Spring Creek Conewango Warren County Willan Hunt Willie Hunt Mrs. Hunt Jamestown Willan C. Duff William Duff Warren Hunt Stoney Olander Raymond Sick Jorham G. H. Burdick Tidlonte William Overturf Youngsyllte Howard Johnson Nell McKay Ronnie Il Tolay Sie Po Yee Corry Warren Biurrmeles Tom Spring Secor Arthur Paul Mckay Arty Ani Pletnish Mary Proper Titusville Hun Gladys Hime McInnes Steel Co Trin Mfe

June Draft Call Set For 2444 In Harrisburg

State selective service headquarters announced a June draft call of 2444 men. About 4903 applicants and 49 take preinduction exams as quotas are met. Col Heney Mt Gross noted the plan aims to reach 20 year olds if possible, with remaining 18 year olds as fallback. The notice reflects May records from SRE and regional office data.

Harrisburg Selective Service Pennsylvania Tur Iine Heney Mt. Gross Alcoolor Essid

United Nations votes for probe into germ warfare charges

The U N General Assembly backed an impartial probe into Communist accusations that American troops used germ warfare in Korea. The vote was 51 to 8 with Soviet abstentions as the U S and Soviet delegates clashed over charges and the need for inquiry during the opening day of the seventh session.

U.N. Assembly Korea Associated Press United Nations Tne U.N. General Assembly Seit Lev U. S Rawsin U.S Ernest A.rons

Cold War Propaganda Cuts Proposed by State Department

A $10,600,000 cutback to the national Cold War propaganda effort was proposed by the State Department and the International Information Administration. The plan would fire 30 employees and abolish 187 vacant jobs, with Voice of America reductions mainly to be limited to Iron Curtain areas and a few others deemed critical.

Washington State Department Robert K. Johnson Jad Voice of America

Senate poised to revive low rent housing program

Senate leaders plan to restore the Public Housing Administration program after July 1, proposing 35,000 new housing unit starts for the coming fiscal year. Taft of Oregon leads a bipartisan push against suspending the program, while Republicans argue for study and limit overall funding. The House had cut the housing provision in a broad appropriations bill that funds 34 agencies.

Associated Press Washington House Senate Torbil Ted Taft Lo Uv Vie House Aclions Albert Cole Hisenhower Truman Eisenhower Republicas Appropriations Committee Civil Service Retirement Fund

Corry Driver Hurt In 2 Car Crash Here

A Corry driver suffered chest injuries after a two vehicle collision at West Congress Street near Center Street. Clifford Aikens of Clymer and Aikens Jr. were cited as the other drivers. police said unaccredited signals and failure to yield caused the crash.

Corry AtWo-tai Amanely Marniby Atee Cone Fite Weesuiens Aero Supply Congress Xieeel Usd Congress Witeel Esa ATL Ayta Clifford Aikers Clymer Aviven Clifford Aikeny Jr RT Wi Aikens Donald Bethink Bye Grihant Bnob Torulen

Ike Is Watching Korea Developments and Policy Talk

President Eisenhower said he is ready to confer to bring peace in Korea but will wait to see how developments unfold He noted no reply from the Kremlin on his peace plan and expects spending cuts next year He also discussed National Security Council advice on Seaway participation and State and Defense Department reorganizations A Budd Go plant strike on Red Lion Road failed to halt production with about 500 workers walking out anyway

Associated Press Washington Bigen Tower Korea Bobs Lord Ailtother Kremlin Bib Hat Wn National Security Council United State St. Lawrence Seaway Sadn Philadelphia Budd Go Red Lion Road Chassie Hine

Mysterious Barn Fire Near Corry Traced to Farm Loss $25000

Fire destroyed a two mile east Corry area barn at the Valdim farm, causing about 25000 in stock and equipment loss. Authorities investigated the blaze while nearby structures and property were spared. The incident occurred on the farm operated by James Hadyd and George Drobneck, with prior operations tied to the Willow Pond site. No immediate suspects named as fire crews battled embers before noon.

Mysteraus Will Garniers Cony Lyle Warren Moeninie Conan Runes N.V Valdim Vonwid Bernini James Hadyd George Drobneck Shy Willow Pond Corry Cenuurike Ink Pileedin Tom Drobneck Emilee Busters Lundeestoed Jiusiraner Myemlke Thensieys Obiae Ivan Harge Cultire Nilmerois Perhols Smirchy Wallon

Many Returned POWs Captives Only Few Weeks

Allied soldiers from Korea describe brutal treatment in Communist captivity after escape from outpost hills in Western Korea. Accounts detail torture including finger removal, exposure to smoke and gas, and harsh confinement. Marines and Colombians recount long marches, medical neglect, and improvised wounds as they returned to Allied lines within weeks.

Associated Press Wwredom Village Korea Nik Nuri Kim Ea Sung Maxwell D_ Taylor Amy Noumands Wemendons Mortoe Columbia Baldy Hospital Cay Thomas Wadlill Ft World Tex Samuel J. Armstrong San Antonio Tex Vegas Weidk Ne Joseph Britety Loni Beno Calif Britt

Judge James Gay Gordon Dies at 66 in Philadelphia

President Judge James Gay Gordon of the Common Pleas Court died at his home in Philadelphia after a prolonged illness. He served decades on the bench and was known for his judicial leadership.

Philadelphia James Gay Gordon Common Pleas Court Finness

Nickel Plate Facing Strike Threat Across 2200 Miles

Cleveland notes a strike threat by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen against Nickel Plate, potentially idling 16 000 workers across Ohio, New York, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. The National Railway Mediation Board may intervene to delay the walkout after a prior postponement four weeks earlier. Negotiations stalled as the March 28 strike deadline looms.

Rccecenrs A Ree Cleveland Brotherwid AY Tralminers Ebsity Urte Nacional Railway Ohio New York Pennsylvania Ofi Tueatay

Date Set for Clearing Tax Cut Debate in House

May 20 set as likely date for clearing income tax rate bill. House Ways and Means supporters gain two key Democrats Casper of Tennessee and Mills of Arkansas with petition to force floor action. Bill would cut rates to 10 percent and push net tax relief forward six months, easing passage bottlenecks in Rules Committee.

Associated Press Washington T O House Harley Rep Casper Tennessee Mills D-Ark Hus Ways and Means

Vote Delayed On Tidelands Bill in Senate

Washington reports unresolved debate on a tidal lands bill to shift offshore submerged lands to state ownership. Democratic and Republican leaders clash over timing as absenteeism and calls for longer debate hinder a test vote.

Tidelands Washington Senate Oll Tate Ohio

Constitutional revision pushed as two years away

The article discusses efforts to bring a constitutional convention to rewrite the state framework within about two years. Republicans and Democrats weigh options including a graduated income tax, with Ziesler proposing a temporary measure to end tax gridlock. The plan, favored by some, faces opposition from House leaders lacking votes and would require at least five years to amend.

Spade Passin Press Rew Johnson Duijuney General Assembly Democratic Avi Republionty Nolan F. Ziesler R-Dauphin Ziegler House

Titusville man arrested on local warrant for theft

Titusville man Titusville 27 year old Gilson was seized by city police on a warrant from Alderman Love’s office. He allegedly stole a 22 caliber rifle from Melon Chatha and issued several worthless checks. He was held for arraignment before Alderman Love after being turned over to Constable Savard and Lt Brady.

Titusville Virgil A. Gilson RD. 1 N Allen Love Gilson Melon Chatha Titsville Savard Brady Police Department Alderman Love

Communists pledge broader return of wounded Allied prisoners

Panmunjom reports say Communists will free more disabled Allied prisoners and restore sick and wounded troops held in North Korean stockades. After weeks of delay the offer covers U S, South Korean, British, Turkish, Dutch, Colombian and other nationals. An UN review board considers expanding exchanges as wars toll rises with hundreds of prisoners still in captivity.

Hy Associated Press Panmunjom U.N Jisouees Eeehianerd Jett Belines North Ekorea Gener Mark Clark Sinc Hiv Yesporae i Phn Exorys Prizoner Neuitral Panmyrium Jon Elds Red Figs UU. N U. N UNC Dee Gan Cho

Ambiguous OCR: Civil Groups and Registration Proposal

Fragmentary text mentions twelve organizations accused as left wing, with General Brownell urging them to register under a new “other-name, frosts” for commissionism. Attorney reversal noted, reporters linked to preparations and petitions, possibly involving nineteen other entities.

Washington Gen. Brownell Frosts Atinney Qwetitiona

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