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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1954

Page

3

Corry youth ordered to pay hospital bill in paternity case

An 18 year old Corry youth was ordered by Judge Elmer Evans at the Erie County courthouse Thursday to pay the hospital bill for a girl who had him arrested as the alleged father of her child. Pennsylvania’s 1954 tax take per person rose to 57.90, with total state revenue reaching 617 million dollars, while New York and California posted high state tax receipts. Dividends on Sylvania Electric stock were set at 50 cents a share for common stock and 1.00 for regular preferred stock with 1.10 on convertible preferred, payable October 1 to holders of record September 10. A Red Cross swim demonstration at Canadonia Lake urged participants to be ready by 1:30 p.m. The city recorded a slight rain and a 54 degree low last night. A drive to fund the March of Dimes mailed special envelopes to local families. Construction began on driveways and a blacktopped parking area at Corry Area High School. A marriage license was filed for Burdette Gifford and Mary Nelson. Wholesale prices fell 0.3 percent in the week to August 24 due to farm and processed food declines. Bingo discussions continued in Cambridge Springs with a warning that gambling laws restrict organized bingo. Foremen conference set for September 11 at Allegheny College with Stephen H. Fuller as keynote speaker. Representatives from Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York invited.

Corry Elmer Evans Erie County New York City Sylvania Electric Products, Inc Stephen H. Fuller Harvard National Association of Foremen Allegheny College Meadville Foremen’s Club Ohio Pennsylvania New York State

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Typhoon Rips Pacific Manila Fourteen World News Style

A fierce Pacific typhoon hit the northern Philippines with winds near 150 mph, blacking out communications and crippling at least one ship. Authorities warned of further damage as crews raced to secure vessels and restore power.

Pacific Manila Philippines

Witnesses Subpoenaed in McCarthy Censure Probe Start

Washington Senator Watkins says witnesses are being subpoenaed as the six member bipartisan panel begins a public inquiry into censure charges against Senator McCarthy. The hearings precede the release of the McCarthy-Army case reports by the Senate Investigations subcommittee.

Washington Sen Watkins R-Ttah Senate McCarthy Watkins Committee Senate Investigations Subcommittee Mark Trice

Private Enterprise Wins Commendation from World Council

Churchmen from many lands including some from the Communist bloc praised private enterprise as a spur to economic progress. The World Council of Churches Assembly approved a report noting a shift to the right on economic matters. The declaration warns against the spread of government control and stresses the value of relative freedom in economic affairs.

Evanston Assembly of World Coucil of Churches

Former Corry Woman Dies Sudden at 68

A former Corry resident, Mrs. Ebblie born March 1, 1886 in Warren, died at 8 a m today at Hamot Hospital Erie after a day’s hospitalization. She moved to Cory as a child, attended Corry High School and Philadelphia Art Institute, and later lived in Erie for about 25 years. Survived by two nieces, a sister-in-law, and other relatives. Funeral Monday at 4:30 p m at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev. Ross Morrell officiating. burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Ebblie Erie Episcopal Church James Burnison Meadville Andrew Mook Butler Ann ‘Titus Bracken Funeral Home Ross Morrell Burin Pine Grove Cemetery

Private Business System Promotes Responsible Initiative

The text discusses the private business system offering incentives for responsible initiative and hard work that drive economic progress, while churches criticize monopolistic and irresponsible practices as part of a broader critique. It contrasts systemic price mechanisms with moral critiques of enterprise.

Archbishop O Hara Heads to Brazil for Marian Year Congress

The Most Rev John F O Hara archbishop of Philadelphia says he will depart by plane next Wednesday for Sao Paulo Brazil to participate in a Marian Year Congress there.

Soing Brazil Philadelphia John F. O'Hara Sao Paulo

500 New Voters Registered in County

Approximately 600 new voters have registered since May 2, the start of the current sign-in period, announced yesterday by Chief Registrar Alexander Mattyer. The total registration stands at about 95,300 through September 1. Evie County’s vote total was 95,095 at the last primary, with deaths and relocations trimming the primary tally. Those moving to a new district must register by September 2 to vote this fall, and any district changes must be reported by September 13. The first special registration sites will open today at Town Hall in Springfield Township and Fire Hall in Waterford Borough.

Erte Alexander Mattyer Volvex Evie Macyer Vales Register Board of Elections Town Hall Springfield Township Fire Hall Waterford Borough

Penn Overall Supply Co President Faces Tax Evasion Sentence

The president of Penn Overall Supply Co. in Pittsburgh will be sentenced September 24 on two charges of evading corporate income taxes totaling more than 76000. Sidney Stark pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court. Federal Judge John L. Miller released Stark on 2500 dollar bond and set the sentencing date.

Pittsburgh Penn Overall Supply Co Sidney Stark U. 8

Jamestown Bus Line May Quit JG Campbell

Jamestown Motor Bus Transportation Company president James Jowspresident Jamestown Bus Line May Quit JG Campbel discusses municipal operation options amid grim finances. He cites revenue shortfalls and bus upgrades costing about 125000 and notes national trends of transit failures while promising to seek service improvements.

Jamestown JG Campbel James Jows Jamestown Motor Bus Transportation Company Yertorany Bn Ure Company Stanley Lienuel A. Strath Mx Campbell Campbell

British push tests on jet propelled car update

Britain s largest auto maker plans intensified engine experiments to launch an economical jet propelled car. An Austin Sheerline sedan powered by a 125 horsepower gas turbine ran Birmingham to London on kerosene at a third of gasoline cost, and the jet car showed no gearbox or reciprocating parts.

Associated Press London Britain British Motor Corp Birmingham Fiat Co Italy

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