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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1954
Page
1
A concise incident note references a citation in Washington state involving net 133 attendees. Details are sparse, but the item points to a local matter tied to a regulatory or enforcement event. The brief confirms a legal or administrative action affecting a specific group.
Authorities ordered an autopsy on Emilie Dionne one of the Callander quintuplets after three strokes led to her death at a Quebec hostel. Dr Rosario Fontaine was to perform the examination as mourners prepared for funeral rites near Callander Ontario.
Corry's job market shows only fifteen placements in the past month with seventeen openings and 114 new applications. Unemployment claims rose to 2168 weeks, with 27 refusals, while layoffs hit Aero Supply and construction slows further.
Grateful families plan a noon gathering on 8 street to honor Air Force jet pilot Capt. William Welland who died last Monday saving neighbors. Eyewitnesses say he steered the crippled plane toward a deserted road, injuring none of the surrounding homes.
State Police report two heifers found near Lavell's Station after noon yesterday. One Holstein and one brown and white cow could not be identified by neighbors. Mrs. Ray Lumielle asks area farmers missing a cow to contact police.
Senate set a Monday vote on farm price supports amid a close split. Senator Aiken predicts 80 to 90 percent parity for basic crops, while Senator Young bets the opposite. Debates limited by unanimous consent, with a 2–4 vote margin projected.
A city assault case ends as charges against Amos Williams are withdrawn after a hearing in the Municipal Building. Alderman George Gordon presided while Daugherty and East sued for assault. Williams’ cane strike prompted the dispute. Costs will be paid by Williams per agreement mediated by McClelland. Also noted is John Jacob Astor III and Dolores Margaret Fullman’s marriage in Arlington, Virginia.
Babson Park analyst Roger W. Babson argues that consumer habits and vacation markets will boost industries and stock prices. He asserts vacations have grown into a major industry since World War II, driven by employer-paid time off and rising automobile travel, urging readers to pursue practical rest and frugal summer eating.
Harry S Truman urged a robust Democratic campaign in Kansas City to retake Congress, calling for a money drive and active involvement in the race. Stephen Mitchell, party chairman, predicted a massive victory amid discontent with the current administration and the party’s central role. Mitchell said he would resign after the November election. Southern Democrats may influence his successor as party harmony strains echo past divisions.
A binder on a truck swung free striking an oncoming trailer driven by Robert Cook. Palmer failed to stop, continuing to Union City where Cook overtook him. Damage valued at 50 to the binder and 75 on the truck. A second collision between Almon Peterson and William Kerr in Watburg caused total damage around 1395 with no injuries.
FCC broadcasts chief Curt B. Pummer said a resume of basic allegations supplied to Edward Lamb of the Erie Dispatch shows he knowingly allied with Communists and funded the Communist Party. The note relates to the FCC’s license renewal inquiry for Lamb’s WICU Erie television station.
A two-vehicle crash on Penn Park Way West near the Carnegie Interchange left one dead and three injured. Victim identified as Louis D Ales sandra, 24, of Aliquippa. drivers from both sides involved.
Louisville Kentucky voters faced a low turnout as eight U S House seats and one State Court of Appeals seat were on the ballot in a primary. Key races centered on personalities with general election fights looming between Senator John Sherman Cooper Alban Barklay and Burk Joy as parties weighed regional contests.
Ronald Cheney of Union City faced larceny and bad check charges after pleading guilty to larceny of battery and passing a worthless check. A battery theft from a tractor near Union City was admitted. state police questioned him on gasoline theft, and he posted restitution before release.
In Farrell Pennsylvania police report William Franklin shot his half brother Homer Wright 63 Wright died from the wound Franklin says the gun discharged accidentally while showing a plan to buy a plate. Wright died yesterday and Franklin was held for questioning.
In a congressional session in Washington former Capt Willem Jenner and ex Sgt William Gandall clashed over drunken and disorderly conduct. Gandall testified he aided the Army information program while Jenner accused him of stirring trouble. Randall denied Communist ties but faced self incrimination questions as the hearing shifted topics.
A Greensburg girl reported missing by State Police was in the Corry area last Friday or Saturday. Frank Ferry of Ferry's service station in Columbus said he cashed an $80 check for Margaret McFarland that was later returned by the bank. She is described as driving a green Chevrolet with license 9-52A.
Washington Senate debate over censuring Senator McCarthy of Wisconsin continues as a bipartisan committee prepares to review 48 charges including overlaps. Chairman Watkins will lead hearings with TV and radio barred from coverage as decision time nears before the election.
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