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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
1
The clipped text lists various seemingly random items and names, including references to ages, a Blooming Bangs test, milk and sleds, cars, cash, and phone numbers, interwoven with fragmented person names and unclear actions, yielding an incomplete, jumbled notice.
India reported a year end tally of Chinese war prisoners in custody with 4 385 checked and 135 requesting repatriation to Communist China. An Indian spokesman said the count was not a screening, but a step to verify prisoner lists and assess potential repatriation.
The piece outlines a 1947 law requiring annual re enactment of municipal and school district levies, with changes pushing broader re creation of tax plans and resolution updates for continuity. It notes advertising bans and the impact on budgeting across towns and school systems. Also included is a brief criminal notice about Willie Lee Collins, charged with murder in Cleveland and extradition to Ohio authorities.
Wind driven snow shuts highways and raises risk of accidents and injuries. Police announce extended patrols tonight to enhance safety and enforce driving rules. Citizens urged to observe traffic laws, limit travel, and drive carefully as New Year celebrations continue with clubs, churches, and plans for watch night services.
A Wattsburg barn on the Lee Yoss farm, now Wattsiey, was destroyed by an ice storm yesterday. Estimated damages reach $6000 as flames consumed the structure. Firemen arrived promptly, saving two head of cattle and a tractor. The barn was partially covered by insurance. fire officials indicated the blaze was accidental.
Washington ordered Romanian publications banned in the United States following Romania 39 s ban on a monthly publication from the Bucharest American legation The publication News from America in Romanian began last October with about 1600 copies and prompted protests from Rep Overton Brooks of Louisiana along with the State Department a Romanian weekly called The Romanian Nowe was cited in the notice
A daring bank holdup in Houston yielded an estimated 50,000 in cash. The robber burst into the bank offices through an underground vault and threatened teller Donny N. Allen, 19, forcing him to place stacks of 2s 10s and 1s into a briefcase the bandit carried.
Draftees finishing active duty in six states will have part of their six year reserve obligation cut under a Army mobilization experiment. From tomorrow through mid 1954 recruits in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, Wisconsin and Washington face reduced reserve service if they complete two years of active duty and accept a mobilization assignment. The plan aims to study how the system functions nationwide and whether ex-draftees will join an organized reserve unit or remain outside the program. Some will be urged to report to units, others may be left unpunished if they do not participate, as officials weigh enforcement options.
A Jamestown incident left 9 year old David Hardie and another local boy dead after a street side collision on Clinton street near West Sixth. Raymond Crosby reported seeing the youths, braking hard but unable to stop, as the car struck them and sent them under the vehicle.
Philadelphia investigators report developments in the death of 14 year old truck driver Samuel Johnson. The inquiry reveals three marriages for Johnson with two widows identified as Mrs Mary Johnson of Greenville DC and Mrs Inex Johnson of Philadelphia. A possible third wife named Orrie Dodson Johnson is listed as departed and whereabouts unknown.
Authorities report five bodies recovered after two tankers the Atlantic Engineer and Atlantic Creator collided and caught fire on the Delaware River near Philadelphia. Four crewmen remained missing and presumed dead as rescue patrols continued south of Wilmington, Delaware, with access limited to company officials.
Corry and surrounding areas endured heavy winds and snow all morning with temperatures dipping to 18 degrees. Snow began about 6 am totaling up to four inches by noon, causing trucking advisories and highway delays. Trains were late, plows struggled with deep drifts, and state police saw no reported investigations despite rumors of accidents.
Firefighters fought two forest fires in the San Gabriel Mountains as damages climbed to about six and a half million dollars to the watershed. Rangers said the blaze near Sundolf and Mt. Wickon appeared to be controlled soon, though winds remained a concern.
Associated Press reports across the globe the year end 1954 celebrations as nations envision peace after war, with leaders attending galas and public events. Immense crowds, parades, and New Year festivities spread from New York to Miami and Philadelphia, marking a hopeful, if chaotic, transition into the new year.
Approximately 127 members attended the St John’s Day banquet at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Bay banked parish hall. Presentations of jewels to Robert Desmond and honors to new officers highlighted the evening. Deliberate notes mention the Order of the Eastern Star and a ham dinner served by Covey chapter ladies.
A break in at a Union City gas station involved a masked intruder taking gas and chemicals. Police reported a messy scene with damaged equipment and several witnesses noting unusual activity, as investigators sifted through evidence and sought leads.
Two Americans, Homer Cox of Oklahoma and another, testified in Berlin that Soviet detention camps were brutal and deadly. Cox recounted being captured after crossing into East Germany in 1951 and imprisoned for years, alleging constant abuse, fatalities, and harsh conditions. He named other released prisoners and described daily violence and executions, linking experiences to broader claims about Soviet camps.
Greensburg scene of a three story building blaze in the business district caused about 200000 in damage. Seventeen firemen were overcome by smoke. one minister fainted while aiding. Fire began in the basement garage of Blalford Furniture Co and spread rapidly. Cause undetermined at report time.
Associated Press reports the major tax cuts begin tomorrow, affecting about 10 percent of households and 30,000 corporations. The changes lower rates for individuals and reduce changes to corporate taxes, with expectations of increased government revenue shifts and broader economic impact in coming years.
A local community chest appeal is questioned as fraudulent by CA Hillaboom, president of Cony Community Chest. Officials say the phony fundraiser imitates Salvation Army aid to buy food baskets. Investigators stress the Chest disapproves of unrelated drives and urges caution about similar solicitations in the area.
Fred Ewing announced the Route 20 widening will begin next week between Burhay Greek and North Bas. Through traffic will see little interruption at first. From this spring through summer traffic between Harborcreek and North East will be rerouted via Route 5 for the season as the major project proceeds. Officials say the Erie North East AAA offices will keep residents posted on progress.
Two open house programs will be held tomorrow at Stanford Hose Company No. 7 station. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. members will conduct displays and demonstrations with the full setup and refreshments for attendees. Ladies Aid and other local groups are invited to arrive for the afternoon sessions and socialize with the volunteers.
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