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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1953
Page
1
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Ike will address the United Nations tomorrow with a bold plan to join Russia in mapping a disarmament and atomic control framework. The speech, titled Perils That Confront the World in This Atomic Age, aims to outline a three task program backed by Britain and France as Big Three talks unfold. Eisenhower travels to New York while Churchill heads to London, with Dulles and other leaders negotiating a Berlin ministers meeting and German rearmament issues. A murder trial opens in Uniontown as George Lint faces a county court on a murder charge connected to a shooting in Dawson.
The Senate Investigations Subcommittee ordered field teams to Erie Pennsylvania to probe possible Communist espionage activity at defense plants. Investigators will determine if workers or managers shipped sensitive electronics designs to allied powers. A spokesman, unnamed, said the inquiry would cover defense plants, noting Bria industry holds components for armed forces electronics.
State Police report Floyd Greathouse of Union City drove home at 3 45 PM when he fell asleep, veered off the road, and struck a telephone pole owned by General Telephone Co of Pennsylvania. Damage to his car estimated at 200 dollars as he was treated at Stent Memorial Hospital for possible fracture, broken nose, and chest injuries. Investigators plan to confer with the district attorney on prosecution chances. Louis Hendon of Brie Fiscar Wa5 was struck when a second car drove through Wartshire. its driver fled the scene.
Early morning blaze blamed for telephone outage from 8 45 to 9 15 a m. Harold Mishler of Carry office said 33 Union City residents contacted neighbors as the overload caused lines to blow. A Corry repairman was dispatched and service restored about a half hour later. All local and long distance calls to Union City were dead during the disruption.
A twostory warehouse of General Electric Co in Lebanon sustained an unofficial loss estimated at 200000 with 65000? reserved by gear stored for export. High winds intensified the fire but firefighters confined it to the rambling structure. The blaze caused about 25000 in warehouse damage.
Chou Enlai, speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, charged the United States with wrecking the Korean armistice, forcibly detaining prisoners of war, and obstructing a peaceful resolution. He warned the UN to oppose Washington or risk heightened international tension as talks on prisoner repatriation and a Korean peace conference stall.
Nine hunters died in the first six days of Pennsylvania's deer season as the opening week set an alarming toll. Six deaths occurred Monday, with two autos and several heart-related fatalities. the season runs through Saturday with a two day doe hunt on December 14 and 15 for permit holders only. The State Game Commission notes the high early count and compares it with prior seasons while reporting 14 500 deer taken in two days.
The winter recreation program opened with about 120 youths at the Teen Frolic in the gymnasium Saturday night. Felix Quine supervisor says the teens enjoyed dancing, table tennis, and games. Future frolics may include refreshments and more game variety. All teens are invited. Lebanon site for Fraternal Order of Orioles convention set for June 6 at Boyertown. About 220 delegates from 15 men’s lodges and 12 women’s auxiliaries will attend the one day meeting. President Léon Grossman, Reading, presided.
Riots erupt in Tehran as students at Tehri University clash with police after Premier Fazollah Zahedi says diplomatic ties with Britain resume. Dozens of demonstrators arrested. Muslim leader Ayamilut Kashani warns of a national mourning campaign while security tightens around the British Embassy.
With a rising Christmas mail load, Evie Rail and Pennsy line add extra daily trains from Cory. Train No 12 runs ahead of No 6. Lund leaves at 7 21 am with mail and two cars. Trains 11 and 12 relieve regular mail and speed delivery, using extra cars on rush westbound runs.
Robert L. Gilson and Norman Swan of Union City are to enter county pleas this Thursday. Police say they circulated numerous bad checks to merchants in the district. Swan admits writing one check. the total amount obtained remains undetermined.
The US and Korean delegations met without progress on peace conference terms as South Koreans refuse repatriation. The New Zealand Repatriation Commission head warned POWs may remain in Red custody if talks stall, while Allied representatives accused the Communists of false statements and noncompliance with armistice terms.
Weather observer George Midd erick reports a total rainfall of 0.92 inches from yesterday's lingering rain. Temperature peaked at 89 degrees with a low around 33 degrees last night. The storm caused varied downpours and street flooding across central Pennsylvania, with lighter totals in eastern and western regions.
Fernando Thomassy a McDonald proprietor will be sworn Wednesday to lead the Pittainhall Branch of the Federal Small Business Administration. His appointment to the $8500 eight year post was announced by William H. Harman of Philadelphia secretary of Region 3, which includes Pittsburgh.
Tornado aftermath and ongoing search efforts continue in Vicksburg as civil defense teams investigate further casualties. Officials report numerous damaged homes and businesses, with dozens of injuries and widespread destruction across several neighborhoods.
In Indochina, French forces repelled a Vietminh assault near an Amarot area. French troops, supported by armored units, claimed to have inflicted serious losses on the attackers. No casualty figures were released.
The U S Agriculture Department reports farm income to stay about the same next year as costs may rise. Poultry, egg, dairy demand expected strong. pork prospects improve. Prices for butterfat and milk depend on support prices set next spring as the marketing year begins.
Two underage youths were taken into custody by State Police for larceny of an automobile from George Buloy of Union City. The car, found damaged, was recovered after the pair, who were driving illegally, got stuck on a rural road and drew police attention.
A Pan American four engine airliner carrying 42 passengers and crew endured a three hour wobbling flight to Johnston Island after an engine explosion crippled the craft. Captain Edwart Kellay reported loss of control from 10,000 feet to 2,200 feet during the Tokyo bound voyage from San Francisco via Honolulu. Passengers included Chinese and Japanese travelers as the plane finally touched down at 6:34 a.m.
Dennis M. Burke of Local 1 AFL International Photoengravers Union announced a membership meeting for Wednesday amid a 10 day strike against six major New York City dailies. The union has held firm on demands. talks with publishers and federal mediators proceed as arbitration was twice rejected. Burke warned any proposal under 15 dollars weekly would require membership approval, signaling the strike could extend for at least two weeks.
Fire started from a furnace in a Union City building and raged four to six hours fueled by 30 to 40 mph winds. The blaze destroyed multiple stores including Wagman’s and Laskaris confectionery, with extensive smoke damage to nearby shops and heavy losses estimated near 900000. Fire crews from eight departments, aided by Civil Defense volunteers, battled the flames, evacuating residents as embers flew and visibility dropped to inches.
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