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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1953
Page
1
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In May, a local team reported setbacks as drills and routine tasks were disrupted by a health event. Officials noted several players unavailable, with ongoing effects on practice and daily routines. Authorities urged continued caution and adherence to safety measures.
The Defense Department will undergo a nationwide program review to trim spending. President Eisenhower and Budget Director Joseph Dodge order agencies to submit economy plans next month with rules limiting hiring, construction, and operations to essential, efficient levels.
The House passed a bill granting the President power to reshuffle executive agencies for two years with a 489 to 5 vote. It mirrors Truman era authority and would take effect in 60 days unless blocked by Congress. Senate approval was anticipated. Ernest G Unsath Sr of Ambridge named man of the year by local chamber.
A Finnish trader towed 7000 tons of fuel from Romania toward Communist China coast amid wartime warnings of a blockade. The United States considers the May Order blockade a strategic move to cut off shipments. The State Department sought Turkish and Finnish assistance to prevent registry changes while Finland claimed no power to act. The vessel's fate hinges on transit through the Dardanelles after an international guarantee of freedom of transit. The Chinese Nationalist Navy may challenge the ship near the forefront of potential blockades.
Senator Fulbright proposed transferring U S bombers to the Chinese Nationalists in Formosa to strike Red China’s lines of communication. He noted Russians supply planes and training in Korea and warned Americans should avoid direct involvement. House members pressed against British critics while arguing for limited action to ease Korea tensions.
A Crawford County grand jury yesterday indicted Sparta grocer Albert Hahn for forgery tied to a check bearing a Titusville doctor's name. Hahn, arrested weeks ago, faced nine indictments reformed by the grand jury in a courtroom sequence.
Meadville authorities seized records from Saegerstown Justice of the Peace Joseph M. Cribbs after a county investigation. District Attorney Raymond P. Shafer said the action aims to uncover fraud in civil and criminal cases and potential malfeasance. No charges were filed, and the records were impounded for study and possible action. Police and state investigators are coordinating, with officials urging any information to contact the Meadville police or deputies.
New York The girl who opened the peep hole identified Minot Mickey Jelke as the male who led her into prostitution. Miss Ward, 23, listed as key witness, waited in Criminal Courts Building for the trial to begin with a 100 percent cooperation pledge. Jury panel short of full readiness. In separate report, DoD lists 61 Korean War casualties with 15 killed, 46 wounded, 1 missing, 1 injured.
The Department approves plans for a new school at the Goory Arés School AUMBPLY with bids opened at the Junior High School. The neighborhood area near Wo and upeytare ler million doll is cited. Listed bidders include George Schenck and Company Butter Mc Sloskey Company Piltsburen Mat shew Leive aid Sons Navarro Corporation Pittsburgh Erle Hy Plt Company and many others.
At the Phoenix Hotel last evening forty retailers discussed reorganizing the Retail Merchants Bureau. Harry P Barach chaired as ballots for officer elections will be mailed next week. The nominating committee proposed BL G Bennett for president Alfred Olds for vice president and Frank Brooks for secretary. Additional nominations may be added by five petitioners before February 10. Ballots must be returned by the following Monday and results announced at the meeting on the subsequent evening.
Halifax reports a fresh search for a four engine York ferrying British troops from London to the West Indies. Coast Guard cutter Campbell sighted a bright light off Newfoundland in heavy snow reducing visibility to 400 yards. Markers a piece of cardboard and a fire extinguisher were found about 250 to 300 miles east of Argentina.
Reports from Amsterdam and Brussels describe a catastrophic flood impacting the Netherlands, Britain, and Belgium. Widespread inundation, hundreds of vessels, and thousands displaced as waves and tides overwhelmed coastlines. Official tallies foresee losses into the thousands, with hundreds of Americans among the dead or missing and tens of thousands homeless. Affected areas include Amsterdam, The Hague, and coastal towns, with emergency evacuations under way and crews racing to shore up defenses.
Mayville county judge set bail at 2500 dollars or 8000 property bond for Robert Pettit Jr 28 of North Clymer indicted on suspected arson related theft in 1951 and 1959 involving selling 40 dwellings owned by Emly Myers and Ray Holt Pettit was held since July 1952 at Gowanda state hospital. Judge Bodine rejected defense request to send co defendant Robert E Rubarb Spartansboro Pa for psychiatric treatment. District Attorney OConnor noted if Pettit were sent to Hi Mira Reception Center the facility offers psychiatric care. Sugar who pleaded guilty faces sentencing February 16.
Rep. Wilmer W. Waterhouse of Carry discusses deer season policy and supports limiting buck permits. He questions agency routines and pushes for U.S. appropriation scrutiny while citing wildlife population concerns and a proposed $100,000 allocation to the wildlife commission.
NEW YORK William W Remington former Communist party leader was sentenced to three years in prison for perjury at his first trial. The judge noted a $10,000 fine and could seek a new trial on appeal. Prosecutors argued he lied about giving information to Beth Bentley and about the existence of a Young Communist League at a college.
Arrangements have been completed for the Moose Ledger Union City to purchase the Ritz Restaurant in that community, reports circulated today. A favorable lodge vote is expected at tomorrow night's meeting before legal details are set, potentially moving the restaurant into the former Moose building. Building plans tied to slot machine revenues, raided last October, would be dropped if the deal closes. James Zafroptulos, brother of Ritz owner William, would keep the ice cream business tied to the restaurant.
In Harrisburg the GOP and Democratic leaders pledge to push an FEPC bill to ban employment discrimination based on race color or national origin. Albert W. Johnson says the administration backed measure will mirror the 1951 draft creating a Fair Employment Practices Commission with fines and job prohibition for violators. a housing bill to reuse the governor’s mansion is also planned.
The Erie County Bar Association recommended to President Eisenhower that Attorney William B. Washabaugh Jr. be named a judge of the U.S. District Court for Western Pennsylvania. The association also commended Senators Saward Martin and James H. Dutt for supporting the nomination.
In the opening weeks of his presidency Eisenhower signals willingness to work with GOP leaders and maintain close ties with key figures. He moves to fill government posts and scale back the Democrats’ large construction program to clearly essential projects, as Senate and House Republicans meet for social luncheons and briefings.
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