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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1953

Page

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Auction of Horses and Property at Damestown Auction

Fragmented notice lists 3.6049 te with cement block four rooms and furnishings. It mentions horses including ponies, fair runs, and equipment. It notes terms, location Damestown, owner Mr Hugh A and aides, with references to real estate and a memorial return home.

G. Bulard Damestown Ene Eturn Hugh A Ee Culver Paige Tle Register of Neutoonia Baldwin, Ratrix

Allied prisoners freed in Korean War swap with 70 more to come

Four hundred Allied captives freed in the Korean War prisoner exchange arrive from North Korea, including 250 South Koreans and 70 Americans. The five week program will continue as 70 more Americans are slated for release tomorrow. Officials note medical concerns among the returnees, with many weak or ill and a high incidence of tuberculosis. The Reds sent back 2,780 Chinese and North Koreans. Continued on Page Six.

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Mercury Tumbles After Rain Storm

A brief storm in the evening proved weaker than feared with light rainfall and a high temperature drop. Record says yesterday’s high reached 88 degrees while overnight the mercury rose to around 62 degrees in the early morning, following a copper-tan sky and distant thunder.

Russia Rejects U S Protest Over Siberia Plane Incident

A Moscow broadcast cited by Associated Press says Russia rejected Washington’s protest after a U S bomber was fired upon near Siberian airspace. The U S claims the Russian MIGs caused the incident. Russia denies and asserts no provocation.

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Road Project East of City 10 Starts Monday

Officials from the A FH Bdwietons Construction and inspectors from the State Highway Department announced a road project east of Columbus on Route 6. The plan includes rebuilding and resurfacing about six miles, with concrete sections removed and traffic detailing unlikely in the next five weeks. If unfinished, traffic will use Route 6 through winter. work includes widening paving on the sides near the Columbus underpass.

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Kennedy denies romantic link with bank teller on trial

Samuel A Kennedy a McKeesport truck dealer testified in U S District Court that he had a business relationship with Hildur Nystrom a 38 year old former Union National Bank teller denying any romance while the government accuses them of inventing a fake holdup to hide an 850000 shortage. President Eisenhower awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to three retiring Joint Chiefs of Staff members Gen Omar Bradley Gen J Layton Collins and Adm William M Fechteler in a ceremony.

Pittsburgh Samuel A. Kennedy Kennedy U. S Union National Bank of DSM Washington Eisenhower Joint Chiefs of Staff Omar N. Bradley J. Layton Collins Adm William M. Feshteler Hoyte. Vanderberg Air Force Edict of Staff

Eight of Freed Americans Return From Korea Prison Camp

Seventy Americans in Freedom Village Korea are freed as helicopters transport the rescued to a hospital. Troops and Allied leaders greet the evacuees, with officials citing the difficult exchange of sick and wounded prisoners amid censor restrictions.

Police hold 2 Corry men may face federal charge

Two Corry men Lewis White and Melvits Vanderhoot are in state custody at Westfield with federal charges possible. Police say they picked up girls from Pennsylvania and discussed moving them to Buffalo. The Mari Act federal charge related to crossing state lines for immoral purposes may be filed later today. Also, Greensburg judge orders reinstatement of Alpilimim City Club liquor license. board’s revocation is under review.

Corry Westfield Lewis White Melvits Vanderhoot Falthough Ae B Centerville Pennsylvania Buffalo

Special Session Decision To Raise National Debt Debated

Congressional leaders plan to meet with the President around September 25 to decide on a special session to raise the national debt limit. Senate leader Knowland noted the timing depends on tax receipts due in early fall and whether the Finance Committee’s 18 billion proposal gains approval before Congress reconvenes. The President requested legislation to raise the debt limit, while the Senate tabled the measure previously.

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Governors Welcome Korean War Vets in Seattle Parade

Seattle hosted a homecoming event for more than 2,000 Korean War veterans as governors and appointees escorted the 48 selected GIs from their states. President Eisenhower and national leaders attended a dockside program signaling support amid tensions in Asia.

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Center Street Closes Again Amid Repair Delays

Center Street remains shut as the Pennsylvania Railroad works on a line repair. Workers and protesters gathered near sapling pits, with the street still blocked by debris and equipment. Affected businesses include the Electre Company and nearby stalls. city officials report planned reopenings Friday.

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New Bill to Aid Sewage Plants Sparks State Grants Plan

Associated Press report from Harrisburg outlines a health secretary push for state funding to expedite sewage treatment plant construction. The plan envisions grants to cover part of construction costs and allows communities to use funds for maintenance and upgrades as needed. A companion effort seeks quick financing if projects proceed, with attention to location and potential obstacles. HEROIC MOTHER SAVES SON IN DANGEROUS WATER INCIDENT in Greenville highlights a separate local rescue story. A mother descends into a water well to pull her 19 month old son Teddy from danger after he fell in yesterday. Thelma Eshleman is hospitalized with injuries but credited with saving her child.

Associated Press Harimsburg Russell Tengu AO yHurast Gov. Loti Srinty Greenville Thelma Eshleman

Dulles and Rhee Open Post-Armistice Talks

Reports describe initial post armistice discussions between Dulles and Rhee amid Korean peace talks. Observers note limited progress as U.S. and Korean officials discuss conditions and future meetings.

Dulles RHEE

Soviet Union Ready for Big Four Talks

Moscow announced it is ready for a Big Four meeting with the United States Britain and France to discuss Germany and Austria. Molotov proposed bringing in key topics including a broader four power framework and measures to reduce tension. Western officials welcomed the note but objected to certain conditions such as involving Red China and a wider conference to address Asia.

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Nashville Man Named Head of Railroad Union

Albert H. Lampley of Mushville Tennessee has been elected International Representative of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen. The convention also named six presidents including Charles H Kennen of Salamanca New York George A Meade of South Pasadena Chief W E Mitchell of Savannah Don A Miller of Chicago William H Guston of Providence and Barry A Porch of Springfield, Pennsylvania.

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LL Contest Postponed Due to Wet Grounds in Hickory

An LL Contest at Hickory was postponed because wet grounds made play unsafe. The move shifts the match to tomorrow evening at 6. The winner of this game advances to the regional finals on Friday.

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Dollar Days To Start Tomorrow In City Wide Sale

Fifty two local stores join three day Dollar Days sale beginning tomorrow in the city. Merchants offer reduced merchandise to shoppers over the weekend with hours varying by outlet. The promotion runs through Friday at 8 pm and Saturday until 5 30 pm, with a full list of participating outlets on page 4.

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Lumber Falls Causes Wreck Near Wattsboro

A two by six lumber piece fell from a truck driven by Joseph Blasco near Wattsboro at about 6 15 pm yesterday. It struck Corryman’s car side damaging it 200 and injuring Albert Ficcardi of Booth Center Street who suffered facial cuts and broken glasses. Mcdicarch’s windshield was shattered and the car veered off the highway. The lumber reportedly fell after a bump in the pavement.

Corryman's Albert Ficcardi Booth Center Street Wattsboro Mcdicearch Joseph Blasco

Wreckage and survivors amid Atlantic blaze far west of Scotland

A blazing vessel with 23 men aboard is reported off the Atlantic, about 420 miles west of Scotland. Survivors were seen bobbing on the high seas as a rapid rescue or search operation unfolds after the RB36 plunged into the ocean.

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Loss of bomber prompts rescue sweep over Atlantic

U S Air Force RB-36 reconnaissance bomber plunged into the North Atlantic off Ireland while five ships raced toward the area to aid survivors. Ninety Americans and British aircraft searched the seas as crews from the wreck ship waged a dusk effort.

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