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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1953
Page
1
News reports detail over 800 lives lost across Europe with the Netherlands worst hit near 400 dead. The country faces near total inundation in portions, as authorities mobilize all resources for a major dike battle to avert further catastrophe. The disaster is described as the worst flood since the 15th century, triggering widespread emergency response and international aid requests.
Dutch radio reported unconfirmed word of deaths amid Europe flood disaster. The Netherlands faces broad devastation with hundreds dead and millions in damages as floodwaters overwhelm dikes and towns. In Britain, authorities feared up to four thousand may have perished as Canvey Island and coastal areas were inundated. Six Americans aboard a U.S. base area near Sculthorpe were confirmed dead.
An oil storage tank exploded at the Sun Oil Company plant in Marcus Hook today. At least six people were injured including three workers and two company spokesmen. the fire was extinguished quickly with no immediate damage estimate. The facility lies several hundred yards from the area’s largest refinery.
The report notes a sharp weekend drop with temperatures sliding from around 41 to near 11 degrees. Saturday morning saw a low near two degrees, with rapid warming by 7 10 a m as light rain melted snow and limited any buildup. Residents in Laval faced freezing conditions with lows around two degrees and a six below reading nearby.
In Quarryville and Gobbler's Nob, Groundhog Day ceremonies mark the tradition as Bre'r Groundhog reports a shadow seen at 9:17 a.m. in Lancaster County. Observers note extreme cold and crowds brave the chill, while the lodge contemplates bright future honors and a ceremonial screening for new members.
Harrisburg The State Highway Department announced a wage increase of 10 cents per hour for 10 000 maintenance workers effective February 1. An additional 10 cents per hour will apply to employees in metropolitan counties. Secretary B L Schmidt cited the rising cost of living and noted the new basic rates are 143 cents per hour statewide and 132 cents per hour in metropolitan areas. Workers affected include laborers caretakers foremen equipment operators and janitors.
A Saturday evening wreck on West Main near Spring Street left four vehicles damaged. Victor Gifford of Jamestown pleaded guilty to reckless driving and paid a $25 fine plus costs. His skid failure hit a Posocki station wagon, a Magliarditi truck, and a Wilson truck, injuring Posocki. Gifford has no insurance and arrangements were made to cover the losses from three local motorists.
January in Corry district recorded 3.13 inches of precipitation with 21.5 inches of snowfall over 31 days. The period showed warmer than normal conditions though thermometer data was incomplete due to a broken device. January 25 brought nearly seven inches of snow.
Otto Gritschneder, Kuhn's former lawyer, said Kuhn died December 14, 1951, at 59, in obscurity. Kuhn, once a Nazi leader in the German American Bund, made headlines in the 1930s for praising Hitler but his death went unreported by newspapers.
Eisenhower outlines liberty as central to his State of the Union address. He orders the Seventh Fleet to neutralize Communist China’s forces near Formosa and urges tax cut, balanced budgets, and anti waste reforms at home. He seeks corrective Taft-Hartley action and a Government Reorganization Act, while stressing efficient government.
Republicans work behind scenes as the 1959 Pennsylvania General Assembly reconvenes for a five week session amid plans for new tax proposals and budget debates. Leaders expect limited action this week with a major tax package and a proposed constitutional convention among the main items under discussion.
A Piper aircraft struck high tension wires and crashed into a 60 foot steel tower near ARWIN. Pilot William W. Wallace, 30, of San Antonio, Texas, was injured. He was en route from Allentown to Allegheny County Airport aiming for a dead stick landing when contact with wires occurred at night.
Secretary of State Dulles meets French Premier Rene Mayer and President Vincent Auriol in Paris for talks on postwar cooperation and potential aid. The discussions include concerns over Formosa, potential Chinese military moves, and a joint approach to a Korean War scenario.
Prank Nivolino, owner of the European Hotel at 41 Cocry, suffered fatal burns after a gas explosion in the building’s garage. His daughter Thomastia, 83, aged, sustained second and third degree burns. The blast, caused by a can of white gasoline igniting near an open heater, sprayed flames through the brick structure, damaging the hotel and Milford Grill. Firefighters contained the blaze after hours, with bystanders aiding victims.
A four engine York airliner operated by Skyways of London with 29 aboard was reported down in the icy North Atlantic about 350 miles east-southeast of Gander Newfoundland. No trace found 12 hours after SOS. Rescue efforts by Royal Canadian Air Force, US Coast Guard cutters Yakutat and McCulloch were hampered by gale and heavy seas.
New York Minot F Jelke, from a wealthy socially prominent family, went on trial today on charges of luring young women into prostitution and profiting from the proceeds. The defense sought a blue ribbon jury but the process began slowly with many jurors excused early. A jury was seated.
London Prime Minister denies making formal commitments to President Dwight Eisenhower during recent talks. British officials promise a statement from Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden about Formosa. The report notes Britain's cautious policy toward the island and references Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist regime.
In Salamanca New York 14 freight cars derailed from a Pennsylvanian freight train pulling coal to Buffalo. No injuries were reported though the seventh through twentieth cars left the track and damaged about 400 feet of track. Traffic was halted and later rerouted for eight runs yesterday.
Ludwig Schlekat, ex president of Parnassus National Bank near New Kensington, pleaded guilty to embezzling 600 000 and was offered a choice of paying 35 000 fine or an extra 10 years in prison. Judge Gourley set the option. Schlekat plans to seek parole after serving one third of the term. Margiotti said relatives will cover the fine once parole looms, noting FDIC recovery of assets.
A Sparta fire at the Hatchtown Road home left a family of five homeless. Lynn Mays and relatives observed flames escaping the rear around 5:45 PM as the house and nearby structures burned. Spartanshire Fire Department arrived within minutes, saving a barn about 100 feet away. The family, Linda Marie aged 4, Richard Lynn aged 2, and Bonnie Sue aged 5 months, will stay with Mrs. May’s parents. The fire’s origin is undetermined, with Watson’s and the May family involved in the investigation.
The Navy announced one airman was killed Saturday in the crash of a P2V Neptune patrol bomber in the mountains of North Oleinawa. The entire crew of line officers and eight enlisted men perished after the aircraft, formerly based at Barber's Point near Pearl Harbor, was attached to Patrol Squadron 22. In Hong Kong a U S military DC- transport plane carrying 22 persons crashed and burned after cart wheeling over a seawall. all aboard survived.
Federal judge Edward J. Dimpek floated an unusual probation plan in court today for convicted Communist leaders. They could choose exile to Russia instead of prison as the penalty for their conspiracy, though defense counsel immediately rejected the option.
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