26 Apr 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1954
Page
1
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Washington AP report details Secretary Stevens testifying that two McCarthy aides protested his November statements denying espionage at Ft Monmouth New Jersey. He described pressure from Roy Cohn and Francis Carr to be more specific and defend McCarthy. The hearing room drew a packed crowd as the subcommittee reviewed Stevens relations with McCarthy amid ongoing Army investigations.
Mrs. Everett of 694 Huet Male street reported at 6:00 to police on Saturday that she found a parcel containing baby shoes and toy caps. Officers located the owner and determined the items were misdelivered.
M. M. Nast of East Frederick Street received the Silver Beaver, the highest honor from the Washington Trail Council, at a council meeting in Edinboro. Also honored were Rolla McCray of Waterford and Robert Wertz of Erie. Nast's award will be presented by Paul Crowell in LeBoeuf district.
FBI and selective service officials joined local police in South Philadelphia to investigate the destruction of records and correspondence of several draft boards. Vandal(s) smashed filing cabinets and rifled desks in mild early yesterday in offices with pagers left strewn about.
Paris reports France pressing the United States and Britain to send forces or support to Indochina as the Vietminh fight widens. Washington reportedly weighs direct action only with broad approval, while Britain mulls added troops or naval maneuvers as a morale boost amid the Dien Bien Phu crisis.
A fouryearold boy riding in his father's car suffered a bruised scalp and shock after a collision on Wirerura road north of Warner's Corners. Joseph McCoy, of Elgin, was treated at a local facility for minor injuries. State police said the car swerved to avoid a road grader, went off the road and overturned, damaging the vehicle about 700.
Bell Telephone Laboratories in Murray Hill New Jersey demonstrated a sun powered silicon battery that can power voice transmission over a line a miniature radio transmitter and a ferris wheel toy. Officials say future versions could run rural lines even on cloudy days and recharge storage for night use.
French defenders at Dien Bien Phu faced a violent Viet Minh bombardment and renewed pressure from northern hills. The fortress remained in a serious but not desperate position as rebels sought a final breakthrough to influence Geneva talks.
Democratic and Republican organizations push campaigns in the May 1 primary with final rallies focused on personal appeals. GOP and Democratic leaders covered 42 counties in Western and Northern Pennsylvania and Eastern Pennsylvanias candidates prepare for appearances and television interviews.
Washington delegates from 16 coal states meet with 18 governors to discuss protecting coal mining from foreign competition amid calls for measures to save the mines from closing. Industry leaders argue reduced coal output harms the economy and national security as talks focus on quotas and fuel supplies.
Vernon M. Chih of Talon City told police a westbound car swerved into a detour sign and city speed limit, then struck a tree after doors opened. The crash damaged his vehicle including the hood and windshield.
Two teens died in a crash when a motorcycle and car collided on Rawle Street near the Ohio line at night. Helen Krull 17 of Mamury Ohio died in Sharon General Hospital. Richard Willuens 19 of Maury was killed instantly. James Cameron of Sharon Pallve was the auto driver.
Governors gather at Washington for three day briefing on Indochina subversives taxes and other issues. President Nixon and vice president preside with governors from 16 states meeting to discuss drought dust storms and coal industry plans.
The House Appropriations Committee backed a defense budget of 28,680 to 28,680 but recommended 109,500 in earmarks for the Army Navy and Air Force for the next fiscal year. The total plan, about 1.2 billion below President Eisenhower's request, reflects committee cuts and internal savings across armed services.
Several boys including Donald F Myre and Henry Dyer collected shotgun shells and banged them with a hammer, firing one. A fragment of lead struck Dyer in the leg above the knee, and he was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Clyde W. Cr adwing of Baldwin suffocated during the weekend in an unused refrigerator stored in a basement room of an apartment. His mother, Mrs. Richard Graham, discovered the tragedy after he had been missing about three hours. She said he apparently went to the basement to look for a toy.
A strong tremor rattled coastal California stretching 160 miles from Watsonville to Berkeley. Buildings suffered minor damage, a highway closed, and a 16 year old girl was injured as crowds fled a fairgrounds show. Police reported property losses between 26 000 and 40 000 dollars.
The Sparta Baptist Church announced a discovery of 120 in old U S currency hidden in an ancient organ donated years ago. Rev. Max Tucker said 18 bids were received from collectors as far as California and Texas, with a high bid of 200 from a Montana collector. The money remains in the church general fund and may be used for future projects voted by parishioners.
The Geneva assembly of 19 nations opened amid pessimism on progress toward peace in Korea and Indochina. Prince Wan Waithyakon of Thailand chaired the session with Molotov and Eden in rotation, while Dulles and others avoided chair duties. Separate reports say two young men drowned in Connoquenessing Creek, Thornley and Keck.
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