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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
1
Sela and the city board faced a levy dispute over street improvements. Officials argued over funding and timelines, while residents voiced concerns about impacts on local services and taxes. No final decision was reported in the fragment.
Senator Mundt cited an accelerated State Department purge of old guard in policy roles. Dulles described Europe aid as increasingly unnecessary, emphasizing steady defense pullups and security. Mundt noted replacements of over 50 policy staff and 49 resignations or removals for sustainability, security, or homosexuality since January 20.
Firemen and policemen pension boards plan a meeting with Solicitor Roger Brown next Tuesday in the Municipal Building to decide how to place municipal workers under Social Security. Federal law may prevent coverage for those already in pension plans. streets and other city employees may still receive benefits.
Donal Brigham of 915 Spring Street lost control of a motorcycle owned by Claude Crosby of Bear Dale. The bike veered into a bank, toppled, and sparked flames that scorched the Rogers home as firefighters arrived. Brigham, largely uninjured, faced a $500 fine and a dangerous driving situation.
United States Steel Corp and its divisions American Steel and Wire, Columbia, Geneva Steel, and Tennessee Coal and Iron raise prices on base steel products effective today. The company notes the extent varies by item and that changes mainly affect extras, with few reductions.
May add to sentences of 33 Rockview inmates charged with participating in riots last January. Justice Mosler held 32 prisoners for motion of the Centre County Court. one was released after expiration of term. Proceedings continued for two days with charges including armed robbery and larceny.
Harrisburg and Corry school authorities face a delayed official report as the Joint Committee plans a special meeting tonight to review funding for a new building. State objections to covering costs and local tax impact emerge as officials discuss a 20 000 dollar wiring and grading project and possible 60 percent state reimbursement.
TRENTON New Jersey Parole Board denied parole for Frank Erickson deputy overlord of a gambling ring. He must serve 14 months more in state prison with October expiry. Erickson already faced a year to 15 months for Bergen County gambling charges and paid a $1000 fine. He was heard at the State Prison last Friday under a grant of grace.
Reading Company president announced plans to invest more than seven million dollars in 1953 for facility upgrades and new equipment. The program includes four tug boats, one hundred cement cars, and two F diesels, with a total estimated cost of 37,108,725 dollars.
In Washington, 98 year old Young faced a four month to four month sentence for perjury related to mink coat purchases and loan investigations. Judge Nusshew F. McGuire rejected probation, noting no plea, with Young to serve about four months actual time. Young cited suffering mentally and financially.
Sparta faces pressure to join a neighboring district to secure state aid for a new joint junior senior high school. The likely partner is the Corry jointure, though Spartansburg and nearby townships have split toward other plans. Officials speculate on a rural-friendly jointure and note building plans for 1,200 students may push action this year.
Twelve American POWs, part of the first wave of 35 released by the Reds, sped toward home from Korea. The group, flown via U S transport, included workers and soldiers headed to U S hospitals or homes, with several already en route to San Francisco and others awaiting travel orders for further moves.
Sentence driver Roy Courtin, 25, Tidlowe, arrested hours after car theft at Washington and Genter intersection. Ere County Court heard plea of guilty to three traffic charges. Jase Byrns sentenced Conklin to 100 fine and four months in Allegheny County Workhouse. Conklin pleaded guilty to drunken driving under suspension and denying scene of an accident.
Petitions circulated in Harrisburg today to appoint J Calvin Hap Frank of Harryville to the State Athletic Commission vacancy created by the resignation of Jos Ox DuGrosit. Frank’s sports backing cites his boxing and football history at Pennsylvania colleges and his prior government service. Dachova died in Philadelphia last week.
President Eisenhower outlines tentative defense and spending reductions aimed at cutting roughly 8.5 billion dollars from Truman era budgets. White House forums with lawmakers and business leaders precede a push for a leaner, more economical military and domestic program.
An Associated Press report says Clint Courtney was blamed for a bench clearing incident in a Tuesday game between Chicago and St Louis. Fines were issued to several Yankees players including Billy Martin Joe Collins Gil McDougald and Phil Rizzuto after Courtney allegedly slugged Rizzuto at second base.
Judge orders pretrial debate on whether surveyor field notes or maps govern ownership in a Clinton County gas well dispute. Attorneys for McGuire and landlord Jents clash over lease lands, royalties near one million dollars, and whether ancient documents can prove title. Judge Carr weighs if 83 year old G M Spieler must testify as health concerns arise.
FITTSBURGH The University Of Pittsburgh announces Robert Timmons as new basketball coach. The 40 year old former football mentor will lead Pitt hoops, bringing six years of coaching at various Pennsylvania schools.
A new housing division called Town and Soundley will begin on Russell Road westward near Corry, offering 300 homes with 200 frontages on J street. Prices range 650 to 950 dollars with three bedroom ranches planned. developer Rasielas W. Brown, local realtor, outlines utilities and site layouts within city limits.
Hershey Chocolate Corp and Local 46 Bakery and Confectionery Workers AFL remain stalled after the company suspended mediation citing coercion. Federal and state mediators had held separate conferences with Hershey and union representatives, with officials noting that further mediation was not productive at this time.
The Allies warned the Communists they may take a short cut through the prisoner exchange issues. Gen. Harriman said Allies reject coercive ultimatums and demand humane, equitable handling of disabled POWs. A Mason officers meeting was scheduled for Friday to resolve the exchange problems and ensure protection of wounded and sick personnel.
Washington The Atomic Energy Commission indicated today that it has prototypes and crude models of hydrogen devices under study, with tests and research linked to laboratories and machines such as cyclotrons and linear accelerators. Dr. Thomps, speaking at the American Physical Society meeting, described the commission’s interest in experiments that mirror,f at lab scale, the reactions central to thermonuclear devices and fission.
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