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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1954
Page
1
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The Senate voted 75 to 12 to refer a censure move against Senator McCarthy to a bipartisan six member inquiry panel. The panel aims to examine nearly overlapping charges with a speedy draft report possible within weeks, though leaders warn no final action before January.
Secretary of State Dulles charged the Communists with truce violations in Korea but said overall violations were not severe enough to justify resuming war. He disclosed a new protest to Britain over three American deaths in the Hainan Island airliner shootdown and discussed Formosa defense and potential talks on a regional defensive alliance.
Former Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring says he once held General Marshall in high regard but lost faith, claiming Marshall would sell out his grandmother for personal gain. The remark surfaced via a letter cited by Senator McCarthy during a debate on censure.
City Council discussed ordaining Random Road through a hilltop housing development and adding it to the city system with maintenance and snow plowing. The request was referred to the city engineer and street director for study.
State Police investigated two two car crashes at a busy Riceville intersection. Charles Boyce, 45, of Chester, veered from a stop sign into the path of W S Stephens, 74, of Oz City. Estimated damage to Boyce’s vehicle was 160 dollars. No injuries reported. Bertha Elson of Spartansburg reported her parked car in that community was struck on the right front and fender, totaling 340 dollars in damage.
A four engine Air France Constellation with 37 aboard crashed and burned on a rain soaked Connecticut farm. All escaped with injuries reported as non fatal. several passengers and crew sought treatment at Norwich hospital. Witnesses described a frantic but orderly evacuation as the plane skidded and struck trees before bursting into flames.
A steady rain across Pennsylvania reduces drought stress for crops and helps ease wildfire risk. Forecasters expect more showers overnight as the Weather Bureau notes ongoing dry spells and agriculture officials urge continued rainfall to aid farm outputs.
Former national head tax collector Joseph D. Nunan was sentenced to five years in prison and a $16 000 fine for income tax evasion. The judge cited Nunan’s role in enforcing laws as aggravating, sentencing in New York before Judge Walter Bruchhausen.
Aero Supply Mfg Co Inc announces that net sales for the first half of 1959 plus the year to date exceeded the prior year by 732000. Backlog stands at 4000000 with plans to modernize plant and expand Aero hardware division amid aviation industry optimism.
July weather in the Orry district showed only 2.03 inches of rain and cooler temperatures. The month averaged mostly in the 80s with readings from 70 to 93 degrees, aside from two showers on the 7th and 15th.
The FBI nabbed seven alleged top Communists in a cross state roundup. Joseph William Beherrer and Mata Beherrer were arrested in Pueblo and Denver respectively, with four others taken in Denver. Patricia Blau was arrested in Los Angeles. All face Smith Act charges with bonds set at up to 100000. Preliminary Colorado hearings set for August 16.
The United States drafts a new note demanding compensation for all Americans killed or wounded by Red fighter planes. Officials say Peiping is expected to receive the note in the coming days as Washington seeks punishment of those responsible and steps to prevent future attacks. Three Americans were killed and three wounded when Communist planes downed a British airliner off Hainan Island on July 29.
Early this afternoon a collision occurred at Center Street and Columbus Avenue involving a car driven by Mrs. Roy Moshier and an intrastate cement mixing truck. Mrs. Moshier and her daughter Jane were hospitalized at Corry Memorial Hospital with injuries of undetermined extent.
Senator John McClellan secures renomination in a Democratic contest with a substantial 4 055 vote majority. Result signals strong Democratic support and near certainty of reelection in Arkansas.
State Police laboratory tests in Harrisburg found no blood or foreign substances on a blackjack tied to the Doris Hatch disappearance inquiry. The weapon, linked to William Turner, was preserved along with other items as investigators continue the yearlong probe.
Civil Defense Director Ray Weber calls a Wednesday 8 pm meeting in the Municipal Building auditorium for volunteers to join the CD organization. A nucleus group for wardens and police is formed. training will begin to prepare volunteers for duties.
Guatemala's ruling junta orders Castillo Armas private army to disband amid rising public resentment. 12 killed and 42 wounded around Roosevelt Hospital as 700 regulars and cadets clash with mortars and tanks. Cease fire secured with church mediation and U S input.
A Jamestown woman, mother of an 18 year old, asked police to recover a wallet taken by a local East Main Street youth. The wallet contained her daughter's birth certificate and papers from Celoron Park. The youth admitted taking it but said he did not know the girl was present.
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