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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1953

Page

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Real estate listings mix 2-bedroom homes for sale

A jumble of COBBETT and BETT real estate ads describe 2-bedroom homes with baths, garages, and modern features. Listings mention 24 acres, fireplaces, electric heat, and included appliances. Prices range up to 85 000 with various locations near Pleasant, Route 6, and Amidon Street.

Bath Wilsett Real Estate Amidon Lon Cobbett Ata Raymond Oak Moors Cobbett George St Pleasant Coboy Bane

Pennsylvanians to Begin 1 Percent Sales Tax Tonight

Pennsylvania starts a one percent sales tax after midnight affecting most retail sales. Officials warn it will take months to resolve wrinkles with confusion likely. The tax funds education, exempts food and clothing, with retailers collecting and keeping three percent for bookkeeping.

Associated Press Harrisburg Department of Revenue Olso F. Messner State Revenue Department Messner Pennsylvania Messner Ome Ann AAR Lng NEE Ate Revenue Department Ita

Corry Truck Driver Hurt In Smashup

A Cony driver was slightly injured when his truck lost control on Bufidbak road near Spartans burg. State Police from the Joostith station said the driver was Thomas Dima 27 of 980 East South street with a laceration over the left ear. Passenger Donald Jackson 27 of Escext street was unhurt. Officers said the driver lost control and the vehicle veered into a ditch and hit a bank.

Bufidbak Road Spartansburg Jooatsith Station Crasl Thomas Dima East South Street Donald Jackson Escext Street Otficers caid-Dums

Six Die In Fire Near Pittsburgh

A mother and five children perished in a house fire in Penn Township near Pittsburgh. Paul Krizanich, 49, the sole survivor, said he could not explain the blaze and admitted a habit of lighting matches. The victims were Lila wife Hinttle and children Janet Lee 10 Panter 8 Larry Evin 6 Karl Reward 2 Shirley Mine 6 weeks. The family planned to start school tomorrow at Hardy School. Krizanich suffered burns while trying to rescue them.

Pittsburgh Associated Presa Pittsburgh Penn Township Paul Krizenich Hames Lila Hinttle Janet Lee Panter Larry Evin Karl Reward Shirley Mine Kizanich Krizanich Paul Hardy School

Long Dispute Over Trieste Flares In Adriatic Crisis

The long running Trieste dispute heats up as Italian and Yugoslav tensions rise. Italy accuses Tito of plans to seize Zone B south of the port while Yugoslavia denounces annexation attempts. U S British backed authority remains cautious as talks continue.

Adriatic Yugoslavia Italy Associated Press Trieste Sun Tiny Kieste Tito Ales Bebler Idrijq

Union Leader Ben Gold Indicted For Alleged Communist Denial

Ben Gold, president of the International F air and Eather Workers union, surrendered on a three count indictment accusing him of lying in an August 1950 affidavit that he was not a Communist. He posted a $10,000 bond at the U S attorney's office with his lawyers present. The bail had been fixed by U S District Judge Charles F McLaughlin at the government's request. Gold swore he was not a member or supporter of the Communist party in a statement to the National Labor Relations Board. the indictment says the statements were false.

Ben Gold Associated Press Washington Gold U.S. Atty Leo A. Rover U S Charles F. McLaughlin Harold Cammer New York David Rein International Fir and Eather Workers U.S. Treasury National Tabor Relations Board Communist Party

Police Probe Origin of Blaze in Garage Fire

Police opened an inquiry into a garage fire at Mrs. Aston's home on South Second Avenue causing about 500 dollars in damage. Firefighters fought the blaze with three booster lines after it started outside the rear wall. Teens were questioned as possible arson suspects after a nine year old reported seeing three youths lighting matches near the dwelling.

Ray Lourie Aid Asmon South Second Avowire Stemen Aston Fourth Ward Quiest

1500 Homeless in Texas Flood

Robstown along the Texas coast faced flooding from ten days of rain with over 2,500 homeless and 2,000 evacuated in a 4,000 population town near Corpus Christi. Lin ton to the north saw 250 evacuated as waters rose slowly and spread across large areas behind levees and embankments.

Associated Press Robstown Tex Texas Corpus Christi Tate Incr Lane Linton South Texas

Operation Tornados Success In Flint

Flint celebrated relief efforts after a destructive tornado that killed 116 people and injured nearly a thousand. Volunteers completed 112 homes and added 40,000 man hours of work on Saturday and Sunday to aid affected families and rebuild areas on the northern outskirts. A relief effort labeled Operation Tornado drew skilled and amateur workers from Detroit Muskegon and beyond to assist in the rebuilding.

Flint Mic Detroit Muskegon

Scorching heat and drought slug Pennsylvanian plains

The article reports an unprecedented heat wave with temperatures near 95, the highest this year since June 20, amid a dry spell crippling farms. Dairies struggle as pastures burn brown. wells run low, creeks dry, and corn ripens fast. The Associated Press warns of continued heat, with Philadelphia noting 43 deaths tied to the heat and a chance of showers later.

George Muldavick Associated Press Philadelphia el Reau Union

Kutztown Mother in Mrs America Contest

Mrs Bron Snyder of Kutztown winner of Mrs Pennsylvania 1953, a brown eyed brunette with two sons, will represent Pennsylvania at Mrs America in Asbury Park on September 13. She weighed 118 pounds, bust 34, waist 28, hips 34. Judging covered appearance and homemaking skill including tailoring, sewing, and cooking.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Asbury Park Bron Snyder Kutatown Snyder

Plans for huge new DuMont TV transmitter announced

New York reports plans by Allen B. DuMont Laboratories to build a television transmitter delivering one million watts of effective radiated power on ultra high frequencies. Dr. T. Goldsmith, noted as director, says the project will make seven new DHB channels as valuable as the existing twelve VHF channels, though these require far greater power for the same coverage.

Sry Seoustmce New York Allen B. du Mont .Laboratories T. Goldsmith du Mont Direstor Ald

Agreement Ends Phone Strike After Long Talks

An overnight negotiation at a hotel produced a one year contract ending the telephone strike. The deal, costing about eight million dollars annually, would raise subscriber rates to cover costs. The pact bars strikes during grievance procedures and shifts disputes to formal channels. Names and precise locations are unclear in the garbled text.

Associated Tress SY LOTSA Aidin Lori Frank Fy Fonengin CWA Iniel Longergan

Rubber workers end four day tieup in Cleveland

Associates Press reports rubber workers end a four day strike after talks at Tire and Rubber Co. Cleveland union negotiators reach a nationwide agreement. The package includes a 12 cent weekly raise, general increase to raise average hourly rate to 82.10, plus a $23 sickness or accident payment and company paid hospital and survivor coverage for employees and dependents.

Associates Press Cleveland Firstone Tire & Fulbber Fivestone Phils

Street Fight Costs Two Corry Men Fifty Dollars

An assault on West Malt street led to charges against Frank Froneck and William J. McKay. Both men pleaded guilty and paid $25 in costs after arraignment the day prior. Police reported the fight involved two Corry residents and resulted in minor injuries.

Ts Cobbett Wianederry Wanduet Vuln Froneck R. D Corry William J. McKay East Shreet West Math Street

Man Held as Witness in Pittsburgh Fight Drowning Case

Robert McDonald, 89, of Pittsburgh is held as a material witness in the fight drowning death of Benjamin Drake on August 6. Homicide Detective James Kelly says McDonald was arrested after a day and initially gave statements that suggested involvement.

Pittshurgh Robert McDonald Pittsburgh Benjamin Drake Homicide James Kelly McDonald Fie Willy

Aero Strike Settlement Blocked by Wages Talks

Workers and management face continued deadlock over wages and terms as an aero strike settlement stalls. Negotiators weigh compromises while a winding dispute between labor and bosses slows progress, delaying any final agreement beyond this week.

Aero

EUB Pastor Returns to Charge Amid Conference Details

The annual EUB conference session at Chomyy Finely Whiley concludes with Rev Cecil B. Ross reappointed as conference secretary for seven years and other pastoral assignments. Lynn Bergmann and Rev Eugene Westley are noted among clergy changes as several young people enter Christiny service and educational leaders are reshuffled across Bradford to Jamestown missions.

Christiay Wodl Hwee Lynn Lynn Bergmnm van Otterbein College Gud Boneuviake Cecil B. Ross Orecory Bess Paul Weayore Len W. McGayehny Wi Edwards Chayet Eugehie Westley Bynetrace Seminary Wid Charles Gattyfuho Thi Leo W. McOwnebing Bullsio Riverview Ghureh Lloyd Willeamb Wistira Jedder Cussewago Grace Chapel Ceri E Ross Farmers Viiley John D. Westley Titusville Bradford West Britith D. K. Reis

Brewery Workers Ratify New Pact In Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh area brewers agreed to a retroactive 12 cent hourly raise to August 1, 195a, under a new pact ratified by CIO United Brewery Workers. The deal includes a future hourly wage boost, cost‑of‑living increases tied to the August index, and expands bargaining to other Weather breweries in the Pittsburgh district.

Pittbburgh Pittsburgh CIO Uniter Brewing Workers Tlw PIU, Duailesiv Pittahugh Brewing Companies Pittstarals Sletriee

Car Insurance Rates Rising for Young Drivers Age 25 and Under

A nationwide insurer schedule shows rates increasing for adult drivers under 25 and for vehicles used in work travel. Rates diverge by usage, with lower surmised rates for pleasure use and higher for work related trips. The plan segments youths into three groups, with substantial increases for the worst risk category. In Beaver County, Route 30 near Houre town, a 19 year old, Joseph V Behary, died in a crash and two others were injured with fatal injuries reported.

NEW Yorkleseite Insurance Natoma Slo Mobile Nsijrynice Nubile Uni Ute Suey Pitt Tex Mrew Brouys Onig Ater Beaver County Joseph V. Behary

Reds release prisoners as U.N. forces press Korea talks

The report notes 150 Americans mostly sergeants and officers freed today amid rumors of Communist plans to send more home. It cites 3897 Americans already repatriated with 386 still slated, and mentions 1,300 Indian troops to guard POWs on Korea’s west coast. The piece covers U.N. and Chinese Nationalist protests over POW repatriations and ongoing armistice talks at Koje Island and Panmunjom.

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