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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1954

Page

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French Premier faces Cabinet over European army crisis

Paris French Prime Minister Pierre Mendes France wrestles with the European army crisis amid divisions in his cabinet on the six nation defense treaty. He met Churchill in Britain and briefed President Coty after Brussels talks failed to win approval for the modifications he demanded. Some ministers back the pact as is, others want drastic changes, raising doubts about cabinet survival in the treaty debate.

Associated Press Paris Pierre Mendes-France Mendes-France Britain Winston Churchill Rene Coty Normandy Bagnoles de Liorne Churchill Brussels Mendes-Prance French National Assembly Antoine Pinny BDC Pinay Popular Republican Movement MRP EDC Georges Bidault France Free World Germany Bidault Konrad Adelauer EDO

Vargas Death Shocks Brazil After Firearm Suicide

In Rio de Janeiro President Getulio Vargas shot himself in the Catete Palace after pressure from military leaders and a mass resignation demand. Joao Cafe Filho was named successor as Brazil faced political crisis and economic stress from coffee price declines.

Associated Press Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Getulio Vargas Jie Vargas Cutete Palate White House Caida da Castro Air Force Army Catete Palace Congress Joao Cafe Filho Snce Ruben Vaz Carlos Lacerda Quilitary Mij ‘Yaz Verdas Brazilian Labor Party PTB Navy Climeria Burldes de Almeida Guard Sed Jose Antonio Soares LaGerda Joao Alcino de Nascimento Braall Gregorio Fortunato Husky Popera

Driver Ardery Alters Plea to Guilty in Drunken Driving Case

W. Ardery, 60, of 118 East Ave Erie, was arrested by city police early Sunday. Originally pleading not guilty and requesting a hearing before Alderman M. Cobbett, he changed his mind this morning and entered a guilty plea. A sentencing date was not set, with tentative scheduling noted for September 16.

Ardery East Ave Erie Cobbett

Ten prizes to be awarded at Spud Festival this week

Ten grand merchandise prizes will be given away during the Potte Festival opening tonight with a dinner at the VEW Post home and continuing through the week at Fourth Ward playground. Narcy Yenehalt, chair of prizes, lists items including an automatic washer, window air conditioner, chrome breakfast set, incinerator, two way window fan, ladies wrist watch, barbecue cart, electric roaster, pop up toaster and deep fryer. Four prizes will be awarded downtown Thursday through Saturday with multiple drawings, initial at 2 30 p m, repeat drawing if not claimed within 30 minutes, and two Friday drawings at 2 90 p m and 7 p m. Evening drawings at carnival grounds on West South Street. Friday is Dairy Industry Day with special activities. E F Bettes notes Mr and Mrs Leon Epler of Northumberland and Miss Fay Sylvia Mensch of Catawissa, Pa, potato blossom queen, will attend tonight's dinner along with other Miss Potato Festival contestants.

VEW Post Fourth Ward Narcy Yenehalt West South Street E. F. Bettes Chamber of Commerce Leon Epler Northumberland Miss Fay Sylvia Mensch Catawissa

Dutch airliner wreckage still hunted after North Sea crash

Search teams comb stormy North Sea for the Dutch airliner missing en route from New York with two aboard. Bits of wreckage and a child’s body were found, tentatively identified as one of five year old Yarrow twins from Connecticut. Dutch officials said they could not confirm which twin, Richard or Peter. Evidence so far includes charred packages, papers, and two cushions with KLM insignia. Navy plans underwater sounding devices to locate the wreckage.

Associated Press Amsterdam Netherlands North Sea New York Canat Guard Joseph Yarrow Wondbury Conn Europe KLM Richard Pater Yarrow Royal Dutch Air Lines North Gen

New Fiberglass May Replace Three Alloys

Navy Bureau of Ordnance develops fiberglass to replace aluminum magnesium or titanium in some structures. Nachtman, former Sharon worker and civilian head of the program, says it withstands temperatures up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.

Associated Rr Washington John F. Nachtman Sharon Navy Bureau of Ordnance Nachtplan

Corry School Board Exhausts Funds For Bus Transport

The Corry Board of Education exhausted $9,000 in the transport budget by awarding contracts for elementary pupil bus routes at $8 per day for FW Turben and $0.65 per mile for others. Directors will reappraise after September 8 to decide if any secondary routes will be added, amid parent pressure for 1 12 grade transport to the new Corry Area High School and budget constraints.

Corry Board of Education Transport Tlon FW. Turben Hawl East Colum Bus Avenue C.J. Fredelius Ohio Street Washington School Joseph McCray Haut Union Street Spartansburg Road Stanley Anderson Corry Area East Pleasant Street Wildt Street E. F. Bettes Helen Jones Stewart Tong Hubert Vail Wong Supt L. M. Douglas Bustest Anderson

Dulles remarks on France and European Army proposal Ky

Washington Secretary of State Dulles urged France to continue its tradition of ideals while opposing the European Army plan though noting the hope differs from expectation. In Washington officials disclosed Soviet Russia accused U S intelligence agencies of violence in Rastvorov defection, denouncing U S espionage activities.

Washington Dulles France Russia U. S Yuri A. Rastvorov State Department Rastvurov

Nevada Suffered Second Quake in Two Months

A strong earthquake struck Nevada last night causing minor damage in Fallon and a two story office building collapse in Lovelock, with Stillwater roads heavily buckled. The quake was felt from Reno to Salt Lake City and across to the San Francisco Bay area, with San Diego reporting rolling motions.

Nevada Reno Lovelock Here Fallon Stillwater Gait Lake City San Francisco Bay Area Botee Idaho San Diego Rollins

Advance hearings planned on McCarthy censure case

Washington reports outline five charge categories for the Senate investigation into Senator McCarthy. Public hearings are set to begin August 30 led by Senator Watkins with a six member panel selecting from 46 allegations. The effort aims to define the backbone of the inquiry amid negotiations over a majority findings report by Republicans.

Associated Brean Washington Washington Sen McCarthy R-Wial Senate Ben. Watkins il-Utah T- 18 Watkins Lst Lo Rdward Bennett Williams Ben. Flanders R-Vu Flanders Fulbright Dark Mote Mecurthy Accuayone Benaie Investigations and Committee McQarthy Armyrow Mundt R-80 Army New York Times Washington Dispatch Times Kaying Taree Roy M. Cahn Hiwe J. Mark Trice Benate Tiree Deomcratic

Corry Medic Opens Garland Office For Community

Dr Richard J Potter opens a Garland practice in a former mercantile site near Newman Taylor grocery on Route 27. The clinic joins the Corry Clinic network as part time services, marking the first local doctor in 62 years alongside the area’s last physician Dr Hyer.

Richard J. Potter Wery Garland Newman Taylor Grocery Potter Huillette Corry Clinic Stett Corry Memorial Spa Sorlandd Dr. Hyer Cirendon

Born Aboard Transport Seattle Birth Onboard Navy Run

BORN ABOARD TRANSPORT SEATTLE When the Navy transport James O'Hara left Yokohama August 12 it carried 629 passengers aboard and docked yesterday with 13 aboard The 840th passenger James Richard Davis was born two days out of Yokohama to the Japanese wife of Pvt Tie J Davis of Woodward California Two events are noted Warren Pennsylvania Blaze Elks invitation elected Route HC Smith of Warren as president succeeding Barney W. Wenta of Ashland.

Seattle James O'Hara Yokohama James Richard Davis Tie J Davis Wood Yoko Ham Warren Fittsburgh Fennaylvania Blaze Elks Rute HC. Smith Barney W .Wenta Axhland

Union City Teen Killed in Highway Accident

Alta Rodgers, 16, of Union City, was killed when a car, driven by Mrs. Dorché, lost control and struck her and Joyce Ann Rodgers, who was injured. Alta died from a fractured skull and internal injuries at Memorial Hospital. Joyce Ann remained hospitalized with facial lacerations as authorities investigated the crash.

Alba Dean Hodgers Union City the Vicwin Charles Rodgers Center Steel Joyce Ann Rodgers Palra Steve Donthe Dorché Joyce Ann Alta Joyce Charlotte Rodgers Erie Dahl Boston Richard Ronald Craig Ater

Senators Dismayed Over EDC Deadlock Sparks Rearming Debate

Three senators from different parties voiced dismay at the Brussels stalemate over the European Defence Community. They warned a long impasse could push the United States toward rearming West Germany as the Soviet Union gains if Brussels fails. State Department officials signaled study of options before Brussels collapse, while Eisenhower hinted at possible actions but did not specify measures. The report notes Britain and the United States weighing steps to end Germany occupation and restore sovereignty under a postwar agreement with Churchill.

Warhington Jolay United States West 1 Germany Manafield D-Monti I Brussels Soviet Union Fonand Rail Seestor Wotlins R-Uwtuh State Department Henry Suydam Provident Eisenhower Europe Gant Washington Britain Gemany Churchill

U S Would Defend Islands Near Formosa

Dulles said American forces could defend certain Nationalist-held islands between Formosa and the Chinese mainland from Communist attack. He left to military leaders the decision on which islands to defend as part of aid to the Nationalist stronghold, noting earlier talk of liberating Formosa. Eisenhower has said the U S Seventh Fleet would shield Formosa from a Red assault.

U.S Formosa Associated Press Washington Btate Dulles Chiang Kai-shek U. S Peiping Eisenhower

Eisenhower Signs Bill to Ban Red Party

President Eisenhower today signed legislation outlawing the Communist party. The history making measure, approved at his vacation headquarters, aims to crack down on Red infiltrated labor unions. Administration doubts were raised over objections that it might create propaganda martyrs and push Reds further underground.

Denver Eisenhower Communist Party Lowry Air Force Base

Last of federal surplus beef and gravy distributed in Pennsylvania

State official says surplus beef and gravy for needy Pennsylvanians is exhausted. About 750,000 people receive monthly federal food aid with other products like butter and beans. 39 counties participate. Distribution ends with the final shipment of beef and gravy.

Associated Press Harrisburg U. S Pennsylvania Paul 8 Worcester Idepartment Worrester A. J. Cuellyn State Employment Security Bureau

Veto Of Pay Raise Bill Is Assailed

From Stillwater Oklahoma delegates at the United National Association of Postal Clerks biennial convention assailed President Eisenhower’s veto of a five percent federal pay raise. The group urged the administration to fulfill campaign promises and condemned the veto as a betrayal of federal and postal workers.

Eisenhower cites record, urges voters in Denver speech

President Eisenhower told voters that the Republican 83rd Congress has built a solid record toward a stronger America and urged support for the GOP in November. He praised tax cuts, social security expansion, flexible farm policy, and new weapons to defeat communism, while stressing continued confidence in Europe and a balanced budget goal. He warned the 84th Congress will shape domestic progress and urged backing the administration program. The address touched on housing, health, and security as pillars of a better nation. He noted tax revision would save taxpayers about 7.4 billion annually and emphasized using personal money instead of government spending. The speech closed with a call to maintain momentum and support for peace and prosperity at home and abroad.

Associated Press Denver Eisenhower Congress America Europe European Defense Army Brussels

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