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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1953

Page

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Air Force reports first shot in battle over northern Japan

U S Thunderjets fought Soviet prop fighters over Nemuro near Hokkaido in a ten minute clash. Pilots Lacombe and Holmes say the intruders fired first. neither Thunderjet was hit and the damaged Soviet plane may not have landed.

Associated Press Tokyo Japar U. S. Air Force Japan Aorial Eckaldo Air Force Benedict A. Lacombe Pinesville U. S Lacombe Kuriles Hokkaido James. Holmes Rye Hey Far East Air Forces Nemuro Tom Eastern U_ 5 Tm- 1 Vombe Holmes Raissier Hemate Tory

Government to lift price controls on several common goods

Office of Price Stabilization officials announced a broad decontrol plan likely this week for items including cigarettes cosmetics lumber and major household appliances. They warned price rises could total hundreds of millions of dollars annually with further changes possible in the coming weeks.

Washington Office of Price Stabilization QPS Tamara

Kane Girl Dies From Burns In House Fire

Five year old Janet Hines died at Kane Community Hospital from burns after her clothing ignited by an open heater. She lived with her parents Cecil and Mrs. Hines in Kane city and was warming by the burner when the incident occurred. Sharon, her younger sister, ran for help as neighbors and family rushed to assist and transport her to the hospital. An accidental death certificate was issued.

Kane Janet Hines Kane Community Hospital Vic Cecil Hines Janet Sharon Sharon Rusherpstairs Zoroney Brier Beathy

Snowstorm Pounds Corry Area With Five Inch Ground Cover

Heavy light snow began yesterday evening and continued through night, totaling about five inches on the ground as temperatures dropped to 18 degrees. City streets and highways faced treacherous travel with blocked lanes on Smith Street and persistent plowing by snow crews. No accidents were reported, but officials warned of more snow today with cloudy skies tomorrow.

Weaihier Smith Street Hill Tomorow

Gen LeMay and Godfrey End Europe Air Base Tour

General Cirtia Le May head of the U S Air Force Strategic Command and Arthur Godfrey finished a tour of American air bases in Europe and prepared to return to the United States. Before departing from Paris Orly Airport Le May addressed the Defense College of the North Atlantic Tyreilty Organization.

Au Asvociate Eres Paris Cirtia le May U. S al’ Torce Strategic Command Arthur Godfrey Amerlonly Europe United States Parle Orly le May de Fehne College of the North Atlantic Tyeilty Organization

Eisenhower says Soviet Union exploded a weapon

President Eisenhower stated that he believes it is absolutely true the Soviet Union has exploded a sea weapon. In New York a state supreme court justice refused to reopen the Minot Jelke vive trial to the public. Baltimore winds and fire hit timber yard and waterfront areas causing major damage and spreading to a boatyard and freight car slips. Firefighters battled the blaze from multiple directions as authorities assessed the extent of destruction.

Washington Eisenhower Seale NEW Ork Supreme Court Fran Ois L. Valest Baltimore

Sparta Youth Pleads Guilty on Forgery Case

A 7 year old from Spartansburg appeared in County Court on eight counts of second degree forgery claiming jail staff coerced his plea change from innocent to guilty. He later said no mistreatment occurred and was sentenced to three months, time already served.

Mayville Spartansburg Richard Quiver Robert Rugar Kenneth Vanderhoof Hugh V. Bodine Dorthem M. Christian Lnet Bodine Dist. Atty Edwin G. O'Connor Charles C. McGloskey Jr Sheriff's Department McCloskey Iit Sterest Ourt Harold A. Land State Postine Culver Corry Neil McKay Kernel Vanderhoof Robert Ruger Vanderhoof Will Elmira Ruger Leelma

Erie County Roads Could Expand To Handle New York Traffic

Harrisburg The State Highways Department discussed plans to widen Route 6 and US 30 to four lanes and build a bypass highway south of Erie to divert traffic from New York's expressway. An interchange system between Routes 5 and 20 may be needed. Erie delegation members listed include Arthur G. Biss, Blankey Blair, Famed Quisenberry, W. W. Waterhouse, Bulls Polasiki, and others.

New York Presa Harrisburg State Highways Department Tie County EL. Schuuldt U.S. 30 Erie Fairview Schmidt Pennsylveni Commonwealth Bie Arthur G Blankey Blair Famed Quisenberry W. W. Waterhouse Bulls Polasiki Clairence K. Pulling Robert Firmen Stanley Byron Johnh Jamies Bevan Sars Evaris

City council protests gas rate hike over new schedule

The Corty council approved a resolution protesting a Pennsylvania Gas Company rate increase, citing inadequate service and higher fees. The measure, drafted by Mayor J. Fred Kinley and solicitor Rogay Brows, will be sent to the Public Utility Commission, which may pause the hike for six months to study the utility's finances. Labor unions submitted petitions two weeks earlier.

Corty Ray Haynnylwindu GW Company Cornell Nivitt Rogay J. Fred Kinley Public Utility Commission PUG Erie City Gayniell Lh Puc Inbor Erotiys

Allied air forces down a Communist MIG in Korea

Allied jets shot down one MIG fighter and damaged another in Korea as ground fighting intensified. Bombers struck near Wonsan and Pyongyang while naval forces bombarded coastal targets. Reported enemy losses rose to 28 destroyed with five probably destroyed and 16 damaged.

Seoul U. 5 Sabrs Korea Mi 16 Kelly Hill Red Wonsan Coas Navy Pyongyang Kelly Hul Ely

Old Fort Development Proposal Seeks 25000 Funds

Harrisburg area lawmakers propose spending 25000 to develop Fort LeBoeuf Memorial, a plan aimed at preventing further deterioration of the Amton Judson Fauve property. Republican reps Wilmer Waterhouse and Stanley Blair back the fund, which would support a preservation library and related history efforts.

Harrieburg Fort LeBoeuf Wilmer W. Waterhouse Stanley Li Blair Saif

Tax cut bill faces delays amid parliamentary hurdles

President Eisenhower signaled a tax reduction should wait for a balanced budget. The Reed bill would cut individual rates by six percent for 1968, but House opposition plans to defer action until May 1 or later as budget balance battles unfold. Senate resistance and GOP pressure raise prospects of further delay.

Ike Washington T5 Sesihower Sorval Inpaikr Tines Priposd Chatman Chelh Hojise Ways and Means Committee Sun Stone Hehckenlower White House Damien O. Hagerty House Barbera Bir Reed Lo Walt Senate GOP Tart Ohig

Indochina Goods To Be Raised By US Shipments

Washington reports the United States may boost military shipments to Indochina as part of a broader strategy against communist aggression in the Far East. No final decision has been made, but plans at Cabinet level are under study to back France amid high casualties and ongoing Bloodshed in the region.

Far East Associated Press Washington United States Indochina Eisenthower Bullop Administration Ite Lote Feit Mayer White House Tyndivanne Mayer France Eisenshower Thores U. S Korea Japan Indochin Asw Bista Burma Indonesia Thdia Pakistan

Council Seeks Data On New Sewage Plant

City officials study options for a primary sewage treatment plant with Don William to design. cost projected near half a million dollars plus adjacent storm sewer and district plans. Army engineers will hold a hearing February 21 on canal and cantons along French Creek. related budget, fire district, and administrative items noted.

Cig Council Hell Jajumey Don Willian Lhe Engineering Siw Nt Ani Rinierson Ta Bueli Vince Wen Roger Brown Heine Walter Sweet Corky Lnstatghing Couinty Cornell Army Engineerx Meadville Guat Cantor Dames French Creek Corry Here Elgin Cambridge Springs Ohio Teny Anga Balante Board of Hawtth

Stay of execution granted in Rosenbergs case

The Rosenbergs receive a stay of execution from the Supreme Court on their appeal, delaying the January date. President Eisenhower had rejected an earlier appeal, and the new date remains uncertain, with possible extension beyond March.

Grant Rosenbergs Associated Press New York Mawel Alworoey Emanuel Vetition Wits Vine Supreme Covel Supreme Court

Gambler Adonis gets longer jail term for contempt

Dee Adonis was found guilty of contempt of the Senate Crime Investigating Committee and received a longer sentence. Two New Jersey state prison terms were added as he heads to Trenton jail after Judge McGottey rejected concurrent terms. The one day trial occurred January 6 in Bergen County related to a 1950s multi million gambling ring.

Associated Press New York Dee Adonis Trenton McGottey Alonis Senate Crime Investigating Committee Indemi New Jersey Adonis Joseph Dato Wien Bank Maute Tas Pristinaime McGahey Ealink Rowit Pampnun Senate Crime Committee Bete Kefauver Bergen County

Legalize Bingo In Penn a Bills Considered By AP

Harrisburg lawmakers consider two bills to legalize bingo in Pennsylvania. A representative proposes a state framework with limits on player payments and licensing for counties. A separate Senate bill would legalize bingo on a voluntary option basis.

Penn‘a Associated Press Harrisburg Oday Pennsylvania Jammer Gleeson Theh J. Tooke O-North Ampton Senate

Provoo Given Life Sentence by a Judge

A court in New York sentences Provoo to life in prison for a crime tied to treachery and war era allegations. The proceedings reference a former Army sergeant and multiple international actions involving Japan. The judge’s ruling spares some individuals while condemning others to the harsh penalty.

Eisenhower Says No China Embargo Plans at News Conference

President Eisenhower stated he has no plans to embargo or blockade China at this time. He noted the subject had been under consideration in various government circles, while denying formal discussion with all departments. The briefing drew about 256 attendees amid restricted access and unusual pacing for a first press conference.

Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Eilives Batebayer Witiele White House

Fire Rages Afloat As French Passenger Ship Battles Blaze

Firefighters aboard the French passenger ship Berdmand da Laity Fociay fight a raging blaze while the vessel carries 460 passengers and a coal cargo. Water is poured aboard to contain the fire after the ship, traveling from Bilbao to Marseille with stops and crew reports, battles spreading flames and billows.

Ihaly Passenate Neil Berdmand da Laity Fociay Male Napsea Bilbaub Naples Miseniog Tro Fae Sida

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