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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1953

Page

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Apartment and service listings mixed with farm equipment ad

The fragment lists apartments and rooms for rent on Washington Street near Joe Cohen with references to a beauty shop and Woolworths. It mentions a station on ngton street and a car association and includes a farm offering 8 head of spring horses and various farming tools for sale.

Aidse Oolworth's Joe Cohen Washington Ngton Street Sharp Niles Findleyounty Ata Iollowers Ab Corry Las

Reds May Free More POWs Than Promised

North Korea shifted stance on repatriations as 400 U N soldiers were held in stockades. About 133 Americans among 400 released today possibly face return to prison or Kaesong while 250 Koreans and 17 British were also freed. The exchange involved 150 Americans and 250 South Koreans expected Thursday with further prisoner releases uncertain.

Assonkatnd Spanmunjom Anher U. N North Koin Stockades Kaesong Anmunjom Reils Revs Red Peiping Indio Piping Asbey John Pe San Franciso

Local man held for court on obstructing officer charge

Manley Moore of R. D. 4 Corry waived a jury trial and pleaded not guilty to obstructing an officer during a disturbance on West Main Street. He posted $1,000 bond and was released. Patrolman James Keppel suffered a bruised side in the scuffle and has been unable to work.

Manley Moore R. D Corry Esterday M. Cobbett West Main Oatreet Moore Cis James Keppel William Aiffer Frank Mcnight Roger Jowid

Failed Thai coup plot targets Pibulsongram

Police in Bangkok rounded up one person and arrested former deputy army commander Lt. Gen. Kach Songgrum among others in a Communist inspired plot to overthrow Premier Pibulsongram. Vietnamese involvement denied. documents seized. exiled to Hong Kong.

Bangkok Thei Piblusongyram Sili Af Adj Vietnam Te Rowndap Iscontra I Ofturresteal Kach Songgrum Selzes

American Bar Condemns Book Burning and Affirms Rights

Boston—House of Delegates of the American Bar Association adopts resolutions defending reading freedom and the right of defendants to counsel. The report counters censorship abroad and argues for fair treatment of lawyers amid public backlash. Pittsburgh—Ditch Henrys restaurant closes after 45 years. Wood House Kosher style operation planned for downtown site.

Associated Press Boston House of Delegates American Bar Assa Bar Association Committee On Individual Rights United States 1TE DOUDS Pittsburgh Ditch Henry's Pittsbury

Wage dispute looms as aero strike enters day negotiations

Reports say a special union committee may fly to New York to meet directors if talks fail. Morning sessions began with absent conciliator Grover Stainbrook and IAM rep Edward Swannie as the union pushes a wage hike while management negotiators seek a settlement.

New Yorke Settlinke Edward Swannie Grand Lodge International As Grup John Jackson Union New York Gay Fiirectors Swannie Negotiatings Uhis Weel Yale

Bill Signed Creates Third Judge for Mercer and Erie

Gov John Ok signs law authorizing an extra common pleas judge in Mercer and Erie counties. New judge seats to be filled by November 1985 election with 19 year terms from January 1 1968. Interim governor appointments allowed until the 1958 act.

Harrisburg Mercier Erie Jotin Ok Mercer County Commi Pidge Erle

Living Costs Reach New Record High Says Government

Government data show consumer costs rose driven by higher food rent and medical care. Mid July index hit a new peak with rents up, transportation up, and medical costs rising. food, clothing and vegetable prices fluctuated.

Washington Milion Auto Industy Bureau of Labor Alo Way Ars mid-Nice Tidduly Snonth

Governor Faces Midnight Deadline On 70 Bills

Harrisburg Governor John S. Fine must decide by midnight on 70 bills from the 1953 General Assembly. The measures include larger worker compensation and occupational disease benefits, prison reform, and city county consolidation under Philadelphia’s charter.

Harrispurg General Assembly John S. Fine Fine Philadelphia Jacob L. Devers Welfare Department Justice Department State Welfare Department Pine Jewel Phattber

Ives Says Dem Help Needed On Health Act Revision

Senator Ives of Wyoming urged Democratic support for revising the Health Act to avoid a one party bill. He said a bipartisan compromise is needed and warned against forcing a purely Republican or Democratic measure. He and Senator Tutt discussed changes to labor provisions and union representation with emphasis on centrist consensus.

Ives Washington Tyex RWY Raysudwans Congress Tyes Mierhower Setiste Labor Comunittes Tutt Senate New York

Parade plan for city festival invites youngsters and families

Chamber of Commerce announced a summer festival program featuring a parade for children up to 11 years old. The event, billed as bicycle and pet parade, welcomes original costumes and ideas. Registration begins tomorrow at the Chamber office, Monday to Friday 1 to 5 pm, except Wednesday and September 14. First-come, first-served free Potato Festival shirts will be given. Parade starts 6:00 pm on Saturday September 19. route to be announced. Musical groups and antique detour cars may participate.

Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Office Theharobor Ndmit Ad Mars

PUC Approves Gas Rate Increase Amid Protests

Harrisburg Public Utility Commission approves a two year rate rise of 2,185,000 dollars for The Peoples National Gas Co based in Pittsburgh with an effective date of October 15. A prior 2734,000 increase becomes effective June 15. The commission notes the higher price will not yield excessive profits and dismisses a protest from the City of Pittsburgh. The action follows cost increases at other pipelines this year. Also in New Castle Speedway Park nears completion after two years and 75,000 dollars of construction?

Péoples Pitts Peoples Toy Texas Ehatery ‘Transmission Corp Tennessee Gas ‘Transmission and Hope Natural Gas Companies New Castle Speedway Park Here

Suspension of Gas Rates Declared by PUC in Harrisburg

The PUC in Harrisburg suspended for three months, effective until November 2, a planned increase by Gas Co Warren amounting to about 948 dollars yearly. The delay allows a formal investigation into rate proposals that would raise charges 6 to 26 percent per 1000 cubic feet, challenged by Eric and Carl cities as unjust.

Pyle Bip Yivanle Gas Co Warren Miuritasionn PUC Harrisburg Cur

Firefighters battle lumber pile blaze at Kalstee Mill site

Corry and Columbus fire crews doused a large lumber and sawdust pile at the former Kalstee mill with about 2000 gallons of water after a two hour blaze threatened nearby junk and debris. The owner Harald Turben and his son faced a spreading fire across the highway, but crews worked to halt the flames from reaching the sawdust pile to prevent a long smoldering fire.

Corry Columbus Kalstee Mill Sorry Kalstee Harald Turben Turben

French Strikes Tie Up Paris End With Partial Restoring

Paris returns to normal after three weeks of disruption as railway services resume and buses and subways return to schedule. Mail delivery briskly resumes as the general back to work movement progresses amid remaining tie ups.

Paris France

Company and Union Resume 22000 Long Lines Talks

Two firms report that Long Lines workers and union leaders have resumed contract discussions after earlier walkouts. The dispute involves about 22,000 employees and centers on wage and benefit terms and work rules.

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Companies Deny Stalling Charges In Contract Talks

Baltimore reports say Maryland telephone workers face a possible nationwide walkout as negotiations with Bell system unions stall. The CIO CWA cites wages and working conditions as key issues amid talks with Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. officials and widespread strike threats in multiple cities.

New York Tory Tilney American Telephone and Telegraph Co CIO Communications Workers of America CWA Ules Nok Pit Officr Fey Bres Horton Phils Springfield Mass Focal Imian Yeommuany Talling Dente Il Indiana Bell Walker OWA Disguies Chesapeake and “Potomac Telephone Co Akso Facer Maryland

Reds Sentenced to Five Years for Conspiracy

Five Communist defendants in Pittsburgh were sentenced by Judge Raberi Marsh to five years in prison each after conviction on charges of conspiring to advocate violent overthrow of the government. The five named are Steve Nelson, Benjamin Careyathers, Taness Dolsaowriter, Irving Welsman, and William Atherton.

Aimuenlee Pittsburgh Gharelne Thes U. R Raberi Marsh Wen Ares Steve Nelson Western Pennsylvania Communist Party Benjamin L. Careathers Western Pennsylvania Tanes

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