04 Feb 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1954
Page
1
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Speaker Martin urged a Republican win in November to ensure passage of the Eisenhower agenda. He cited a fresher Washington atmosphere and a “zip to things,” noting inflation checked and living costs down while thousands of Reds and subversives were deported. The finance panel warned the 1950 budget may nearly double due to TV and radio outreach.
A spokesman for The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. said a warehousemen strike in Scranton, Pennsylvania could force the closure of about 150 stores in parts of New York and Pennsylvania. Roughly 110 workers have been on strike for two to thirteen days as mediators and company officials work toward a settlement. ad plans were prepared for morning papers only if no deal is reached.
A Rocky Grove woman identified as 48 year old Henry J. Mowies of Selinsgrove, Pa was reported dead in a car crash. State Police offered few details while the Parole Board appointment was noted as part of a routine recommendation by Martin (R Pa) to the Justice Department.
Associated Press reports 341 bodies recovered, mostly women, from the Allahabad Kumbh Mela stampede. Officials fear total deaths around 500 with about 1,000 injured as three million pilgrims crowded the Ganges Jumna junction. Prime Minister Nehru blamed slippery ground from overnight drizzle.
Moscow telephoned London with a Soviet memorandum offering contracts worth 400 million pounds to British industries for delivery from 1986 to 1957. Ivan G. Katanov, Soviet minister of foreign trade, presented the offer to 32 British business delegates visiting Moscow. The package included tanks, small cargo ships, industrial plants, and small electric power gear.
City officials weigh two southern sites for burial of daily collected garbage. Test borings planned to assess soil suitability at a 20 acre Ralph Perkins tract near Spring Street and a 125 acre parcel owned by Mrs Opal Purdy Scott Carroll near East Street south of Sixth Street. Pending borings, acquisition plans, liens, and housing contracts complicate progress as warmer weather nears and a disposal plan is set. Victor Slye, holding a six month contract expiring in July, will continue dumping at the city dump in the Second Ward.
National Safety Council tallies show 1963 accident tolls with 95,000 deaths and 9,600,000 injuries. Traffic deaths reached 28,200, the third largest ever, while home and work accidents hovered around 28,000 and 15,000 respectively. Ned H. Dearborn called the avoidable waste tragic and unacceptable.
Wellsburg West Virginia four decomposed bodies found in a Beech Bottom home after a neighbor spotted disturbance. Sheriff Thomas Boyd identified victims as William Craft 66 Russ Craft a football player Mr and Mrs Marshall Lane 48 and 41 of Freedom PX Lucius Carl 65 a roomer. Bodies were found in overheated house with a gunshot wound detected near 6 pm yesterday.
President Eisenhower expressed concern over Indochina as Communist-led rebels press in. He described the situation as critical and explained his remarks aimed at those in Indochina not at combatants there. report notes France seeks 400+ bomber aircraft and US aid programs to support the struggle with MAAG and aircraft deliveries.
Washington House Post Office Committee votes to raise first class letter postage from three to four cents, estimating about 15 million dollars yearly in new postal revenue. It is the first step in an Eisenhower administration plan for a quarter-billion annual rate increase, with final action pending a full committee study.
President Eisenhower sent 272 postmaster nominations to the Senate in a major bloc covering 40 states. Hagerty said selections were Republican-recommended and approved by GOP bodies in districts with Democratic representation. Seventeen nominees would replace postmasters being removed. all appointments await Senate confirmation. Frank Mn Lewis Stringtello of Chester among nominees. Elected president of the Western Pennsylvania Lumber Dealers Association is J Reymer Cairns of Ambridge. delegates at the 47th annual convention chose Cairns and set several officer posts.
Secretary Benson told the Senate committee that farm income is largely behind us and urged Congress to adopt Eisenhower's middle‑of‑the‑road program. He said expanded production and consumption, along with price supports near current levels, would boost farmers’ income and economic growth. He warned against returning to 1930s policies and emphasized production as proper policy.
George J Waters, 61, began a 16 month federal penitentiary term for tax evasion yet remains president of the AFL Pittsburgh Building Trades Council. Delegates at a special meeting deferred action on Waters ouster. Walters pleaded guilty January 26 in U S District Court to evading income taxes on 36000 dollars from contractors to wink at union regulations. Also reported Kathleen Vassies, 10, died from burns in Greensburg, Pennsylvania after her dress caught fire from a fireplace fire.
In Corry, January hiring stayed weak with 162 new applications, 33 openings, and 25 placements. Unemployment claims rose to 426, weeks claimed reached 1,585, and total job seekers numbered 450. February may bring similar placements. March should boost hiring with construction and outbound work starting.
American sources disclosed that Rastavoroy, a Soviet chief spy in Japan and Be r ia protege, sought asylum after a dramatic conversion. Once a Be ria courier, he appeared set for a top secret service career but switched sides, hailed as a major Cold War intelligence coup and a blow to Soviet espionage in the Far East.
A car owned by A R Brown of RD 1 Columbus was fire damaged with about 00 dollars in losses after four cigarettes allegedly caused the blaze. Firemen were alerted by a bystander who saw flames. the front seat burned before extinguishment. In Hollidaysburg Pa Earl N St Clair 34 Altoona was sentenced to 10 to 18 years for fatally stabbing his wife Rose last June.
In Indochina the Vietminh seized Muong Ngol Muong Sai and Ban Nam Bac forts near Luang Prabang, threatening the Laotian capital. The French evacuated airstrips and carried out blackout measures as refugees streamed toward Liang Prabang amid rain of bombs.
Washington House investigators say the military services are piling up billions of dollars in surplus equipment faster than they can dispose of it. Rep Alehman notes estimates up to 10 billion dollars in excess gear and scolds all three services for lack of concern. The panel cites obsolete horse saddles, 11,000 outdated 20 millimeter guns, 9,000 airframes and 16,000 engines valued at a half billion, urging better redistribution, civilian expert advice, faster disposal decisions, and new uses for surplus gear.
Local authorities notify that 4 general dog checks will begin around February 16 in this sector. Unlicensed dogs will be cited with fines from 5 to 100 dollars. Stray dogs without current licenses may be seized on sight. A license does not permit dogs to run at large.
Western diplomats dismiss Molotov's plebiscite as propaganda while pressing for a plan for all German elections. Molotov signaled a new proposal may come, but Western powers insist on free elections to unify Germany and wary Moscow position.
Twenty one Americans who joined communism attended a Chinese New Year party at Maesong with Chinese girls and wine, according to Communist correspondent Wilfred Burchett. Four or so Koreans and other nationals attended. many may return to Red China. Fifteen anti Communist Koreans were turned back to the Allies by Indian command, likely to South Korea, as the US is a belligerent in the Korean War.
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