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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1953
Page
1
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AP report from Amsterdam notes Holland England and Belgium tally 1500 dead as floods recede slowly. Evacuation orders cover 50 000 in Holland while millions face uncalculated damage from saltwater. Rescue efforts include US and Allied relief with Churchill calling it a national responsibility.
Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden warned in Parliament that President Eisenhower's stance on Formosa raises alarms in Britain. Eden recalled 1960 actions when Truman's administration and the United States kept the Seventh Fleet in position to deter China. He noted the present U.S. admin may repeat such measures influencing regional stability amid tensions.
The Associated Press reports speedy approval of President Eisenhower's plan to repudiate secret agreements with the Kremlin. Congress debates using a resolution to declare the government recognizes the need to free captive peoples in Russia's satellites, with varied views on impact and timing.
Mary Todd Marchand Woods of Greensburg leaves nearly two million dollars in her will, with twenty two thousand dollars set to private guests and the remainder to establish a Westmoreland County Museum of Art. Woods was the widow of Cyrus B. Woods, former state senator and U S ambassador to Portugal, Spain and Japan.
Erie council heard petitions from Sity Unions and Penniny Gas Company issues about a February 27 rate increase. Union spokespeople argued the rise would cost the average homeowner about 15 percent, while staff outlined three protest options and a possible $25,000 cost for a full protest. The meeting also reviewed bids for police cars, rejected a Highway Department repair takeover, and set a March deadline for property owner paving petitions as part of a broader street program.
Coast Guard reported seeing large oil slicks and dye markers about 120 miles southwest of the SOS location in the North Atlantic. The four engine Airways plane carrying 89 aboard is missing near Gander Newfoundland amid snow squalls. Last contact was 12:35 a.m. Monday. Atlas Coal Co building fire in Uniontown causes 525,000 damage. four trucks lost. The blaze origin is undetermined.
Harrisburg—The State Appropriations Committee reviews the $14.0 million budget and questions officials about subsidies. Chimay Leroy W. Chapmary prioritizes the Department of Public Instruction given its $500 million share. The session is opened to the public, a break from usual closed proceedings.
Harrisburg dispatch reports Corry Area Schools plan to issue about 2.3 million dollars in bonds in March or April to finance a new Junior-Senior High School. Officials warn that even a one percent rate change could cost taxpayers thousands, urging public attendance at meetings. The article covers state aid plans, authority budget, and financing steps for school construction programs.
U S District Judge Frederick Y Fortmer sentenced Patrick J McCall of Lansford to 10 8 years in prison for evading about 713000 in income taxes. The sentence started immediately with no fine imposed as government liens and net worth were cited, and McCall was to be moved to Lycoming County jail before federal penitentiary placement likely at Lewisburg.
Members of the Liexpecial recreation committee and YMCA board backed an outdoor pool at Mead Park. They cited financial concerns on an indoor pool and urged support for a fundraising campaign with an explanatory brochure to explain the project to the public.
Lt Gen Maxwell D Taylor landed in Seoul to take over the U N Eighth Army from retiring Gen James A Von Fleet. He described himself as a temporary replacement and indicated a rapid, orderly transfer of command. U N ground forces reported 883 Communist casualties in January, the lowest since March.
Seven Communist leaders were sentenced to three years in prison in a move seen as a compromise between imprisonment and exile to Russia. Defendants also received shorter terms. several individuals are noted with varying jail times and names, including British subject Clavidia Jones who got a one year term. The court proceedings and exact counts involve multiple defendants and disputed sentences.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles closed his France trip with high level discussions on NATO and EC cooperation. He met Gen. Matthew Ridgway and EC officials, stressing American support for Western Europe defense and warnings on timing for a six nation European army. He pledged consultation on EC economic decisions and urged ratification of the European Defense Treaty to include West Germany in the planned army.
Methodist ministers at the Pittsburgh Annual Conference establish the Pittsburgh Methodist Ministers Federal Credit Union. It serves ministers and employees of the conference and their families, marking a move into the banking business by clergy in Pittsburgh.
A state committee led by General Devers plans a tour of Rockview and other facilities to investigate prison conditions. They will interview officials, guards, and inmates and may extend into May. Governors aides and other warden figures are named as forthcoming sources for the inquiry. Malone plans his own investigation as a teen court seeks grand jury relief, blocked by a Superior Court appeal.
A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh investigating irregularities in internal revenue will reconvene Monday. It was recalled to hear charges against two former tax officials, with Frederick H. Altmeyer admitting extorting 4000 from tavern owner Harry Feldman and alleging others shared the funds. Also noted is the funeral of Dr Ellen M. Geyer, former English professor, who died yesterday at age 83.
President Eisenhower appears ready to deny calls for greater U.S. aid to Chung in Asia. The administration weighs strategic options as Formosa tensions rise and questions about broader military support to counter Communist forces intensify.
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration moved to replace the Truman loyalty checks with a broader internal security program for all federal employees. The State of the Union outlined a standard allowing “reasonable doubt” in hiring and firing, targeting disloyal or dangerous elements. Atty Gen Brownell organized a meeting of federal department officials to finalize details, drawing on 1948 precedents for the proposed operation.
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