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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1953
Page
1
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The latest batch includes 100 Allied prisoners with Americans, British, and Turks among those released. Seventeen Americans, four Brits, three Turks, plus dozens of others, bring total exchanged to around 600. Most are in good condition. future exchanges expected as talks continue.
Accumulated violence at the Hershey Chacoite Cow plant prompts union and company officials to threaten injunctions to curb distribution of worker literature amid picket troubles. Police monitored a dusk scene as about 2 000 people gathered to watch the shift, with armed farmers and others present but no clashes.
Weathered rail notices warn of Daylight Saving Time shift tonight, moving clocks forward one hour and affecting schedules across major lines. Officials urge travelers to arrive early, as trains on Standard and Railroad routes will adjust, with public services operating by the new DST timetable.
Allied command reported fierce fighting in Central Korea with about 50 Chinese attackers entering American trenches and nearly 200 Reds killed or wounded in three hours. U S forces, including the 3rd Infantry Division, repelled the assault amid heavy artillery and air bombardment. Meanwhile a separate incident in Lancaster, Pennsylvania left truck driver George Clark and another motorist injured after a collision on the Harrisburg Pike.
LAS VEGAS NEVADA nuclear maneuvers across the nation fared brilliantly in the spring test series. The enormous blast near the Nevada desert produced a bright flash visible from White Sands and San Francisco. A towering, searing cloud rose within minutes, with residual glow seen in Los Angeles and beyond.
A railcar struck a passenger auto near Dieflwood, killing one fisherman and injuring seven others, including two in serious condition. Edward Kolish of Waterman and James Rafferty of RD Thalana were taken to ReNiav Hospital. the wreck occurred on Route 120 about 32 miles from St Marys.
In Warren County Court yesterday presided by Aude Allison B. Witte three men faced felony charges of driving while intoxicated and larceny. Daniel and George Cressley of Spring Creek and Rodney Peters of Pittsfield were jailed 60 days, ordered to pay court costs and $1 fines for the theft of auto frames, a stove, and two wheels from Ben Abraham of Pittsfield. Grayville Bailey of Garland received 15 days for drunken driving. Chaydon D. Barrett of Route 2 Warren and Gordon Tracy of Warren drew 10 days and $100 fines on similar intoxication charges.
Mrs Isabella Jones deputy State Director of Welfare told the 43rd Annual Pennsylvania Welfare Conference in Harrisburg of the need for a modern child care program. Panel also included Marion Lantz Eleanor Bender and Rep William Halton as sponsors push pending bills.
Washington The White House said Russia's new peace statement might be a first step toward a concrete settlement of world issues. Hagerty read the Pravda statement to reporters noting Moscow’s willingness to enter “businesslike” discussions with the West as the world awaits definite steps if Soviets are sincere.
The Atlantic Oil Company petitions the Cory Zoning Board of Appeals to move a service station from the east side of North Center to the west side, across from the Aminkie station, arguing the old site will close and cannot be reused. It cites Haware McMullin and Mrs. Joh Lave as property owners in a 106 foot frontage by 120 foot plot, with a nearby dry cleaner and grocery as nearby businesses. The appeal references a precedent from a prior Emblem Oil move and a historic West Smith Center streets ruling by former city solicitor Walter Scott.
In Tokyo Prime Minister Shigeri Yoshida's Liberal Party won a strong showing in the House of Councillors race. Liberals claimed 97 seats, with independents aligning with them gaining five more. Socialists held one seat, Communists won none. The victory boosts Yoshida’s bid for another prime minister term as the upper chamber votes may delay legislation. The tally comes as the Liberals led the nationwide vote with 43 percent in the lower house.
State officials push to reduce the size of a nearly 62 million school project amid entangled funding, bond selling, and cost-shares. Officials warn changes would shift burdens to six districts as architects and the public instruction department weigh approvals.
A task force of 55 American businessmen urges the Eisenhower administration to sharply reduce economic assistance to Western Europe while increasing aid to Communist-threatened Far East nations. The report calls for abolishing the Mutual Security Agency and tighter control over new programs with the State Department.
Reported movements show Vietminh forces pushing toward Luang Prabang region while French and Lao defenders in rugged Munepat area resist. Rebel units involved in Miengkhouang capture 80 miles south of Luang Prabang with heavy shelling replacing infantry assaults. Progress described as slow along narrow mountain corridor as shelling continues.
Corry taxpayers have until 5 p m next Thursday to pay their 1969 review and to take advantage of the 1 percent rebate, the treasurer's office reminds. Taxpayers have paid a total of 58400 on the cards issued in March, about 43 percent of the total. The city expects $48,690 from property levies, with $1 per person over 21 years old. After next Thursday payments will be accepted with a five percent penalty. A balance of 9712 remains owed.
Corry Troy Metray Kurt Elehyilel and Robert report from Union City Waterford Donald voyal dames Orr Mill Villas Robert Peters among youths called for induction tests. Draft board shifts from Standard to Daylight saving time as May 14 tests approach in various towns.
Two American POWs recount brutal years under communists in Korea. M. Sgt. Gilbert Cheistie, 42, of Montezuma Indiana, says over half of about 3,000 prisoners died in the winter of 1950 51 from hunger and exposure. Cal John L Watters Jr of Bed stey West Virginia cites 900 of 2,500 UN captives dying at Camp No 5 Pyongyang between April 1 1951 and August 1962.
Babson Park Mass The dean of a City university argues a class of 500 can be taught as well as a small group and that education should center on teaching students to think and reason not merely expose them to facts He notes many graduates lack practical math skills and historical context, emphasizing the need to develop job strength and economic understanding.
Four men from Butler and Pittsburgh were sentenced for attempted burglary at a southwest Pittsburgh bank. Paul Bernhart, Albert Trac, Francis Broverich and Joseph Troha received prison terms, with Broverich and Troha given longer sentences for related crimes. The judge also imposed additional terms for parole violations in the case. Separately, Beaver Falls hosted a two day session of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Secretaries Association with speaker Cassandra Watterman of Niagara Falls.
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