23 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1954
Page
1
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Fragmentary OCR text shows a phone reference and odd transcription. no clear event, date, or identifyable entities are readable. Further context is needed to produce a factual headline and summary.
A jumble of rental notes and notices appears with partial addresses and numbers for rent and real estate. The fragment mentions Erna L. Willis and a memorial context, plus a brief obituary note for Claire Bead and a Route pbc reference, all in incomplete form.
A DC-3 charter carrying 28 men including 23 Army veterans crashed into the Monongahela River 18 miles south of Pittsburgh. Ten remain missing at dawn, 18 rescued after heroism as divers and river rescuers pull survivors from icy water. Pilot Harold Pot guided the craft to a near shore ditching. Survivors treated for exposure, all 18 rushed to McKeesport Hospital.
The U.S. Court of Appeals upheld the 1960 Internal Security Act known as the McCarran Security Act. The ruling requires the Communist party to register officers and members, disclose contributions, expenditures, and to register Communist actions and fronts. The decision allows appeals to the Supreme Court and affirms the law as valid.
Senator Monroney said Democrats will launched a broad investigation of Republican patronage including Eisenhower era orders to route job applications through the GOP National Committee. He cited postmasters and civil service rules, while Republicans deny politicizing hiring. Olin Johnston will lead Civil Service Committee inquiries after January Senate take.
A bitter 30s era jurist's life sentence shadows neurosurgeon Samuel Sheppard as lawyers prepare an appeal. Judge Blythin allowed a stay of execution while Corrigan plans a notice of intent to appeal citing alleged trial errors including hearsay, venue, and evidence issues.
Winds up to 88 miles per hour lash the North Sea area for the third day. At least 94 feared dead as ships send distress signals from Britain Belgium the Netherlands and Germany. Rescue efforts continue while storms delay Queen Elizabeth and other vessels. Local collision fatality reported in Pittsburgh.
The Corry Band finishes a successful season of concerts and parades. It will open the 1955 summer season with new marches and overtures plus old favorites and Sousa and Rossini works. Under director John J. Rorsbacher the band has 5 musicians and invites prospective members via Agnew Burns.
Erie police report indicate Henry Sowa and three other men, including Sosela, face grand jury action as part of a large 20 million dollar yearly gambling syndicate. Several others arrested in October remain in custody or face charges of conspiracy and bribery, with some awaiting hearings. Pope Pius XII rests well. Vatican says his condition improves as Dr. Galeazzi reports progress.
The Corry Area Schools Authority announces bids open January 25 for construction of the Wayne Concord elementary school. A December 8 meeting will discuss finances with Willis representative from Deane and Scribner and Arthurs Lestrange and Company. The authority may select a bond firm to issue finance bonds.
In Rome the Italian Chamber of Deputies approved the Paris accords on West German rearmament by 335 to 3. Premier Mendes-France warned he will seek a vote of confidence to block delays, risking a four day calendar suspension before a cabinet state ballot. Opposition Socialists urged adjournment as deputies pressed toward a midday ballot.
Snyder Circle homeowners start a campaign to appeal new property assessments. About 20 residents invited Attorney William Peiffer to a meeting and 45 appeal forms were distributed with aim to reach all residents before the Monday deadline. Residents discuss forming a city Taxpayer Association amid service cuts and snow plow issues.
Aero Supply Mfg Co Inc announced retroactive 1940s wage supplements totaling about 612,000 for employees upgraded after joint studies by company representatives and the Aero Lodge 1508 of the International Association of Machinists. The back pay funds were distributed promptly near year end.
Lyrentoel bey LANBING Michigan Pr. Charles Lavmhead, once Michigan late College physician, faces a fight to prove his sanity. A petition led by Tinnistar seeks to have Lavmhead and his wife Lily Man committed to a state mental institution. if committed, custody of their three children remains disputed.
Historical notice outlines the Third Class City Code assessment provisions. It details duties of assessors, triennial revaluations, and property valuation methods to ensure uniform taxation. Emphasizes real estate classification, taxable status, and equalization to align with county and city tax laws.
City urges property owners to appeal assessments with forms available at the Treasurer's office. Appeals must be filed by 1 p.m. next Monday, after a short Christmas week closure. Attorneys advise careful completion where values are not yet provided, with guidance on computing values.
City Solicitor Roger Brown angrily accused The Journal of bias over yesterday's assessment article. He says personal factors influenced coverage while the paper claims it withheld facts to spur action at Monday's council meeting. The Journal notes it has resisted threats and continues to report on the assessment muddle and potential revisions.
Corry property owner Arthur Colegrove denounces city assessments as rank fraud and a colossal blunder. He cites jump from 5.77 million to 18.76 million in valuations for next year, amid calls for appeals and possible revisions by Erie County courts.
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