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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1954
Page
4
Chief Evan said a Sheffield woman is linked to forged endorsements cashing checks from January 1959 to May 1963 including a Christmas Club, an Anaconda Copper dividend, a Sheffield teacher s account, and an elderly Sheffield lady s annuity. She admitted thefts after being questioned and signing a statement.
A press digest notes Egypt defies UN calls to halt the Suez blockade, extending embargoes to foodstuffs and Gulf of Aqaba, while Israel demands Western powers back its 1949 armistice. London debates terms for British troop return and uniforms, amid Anglo Egyptian tensions.
Officials in Altoona Pennsylvania planned to start water flow through a 6200 foot pipeline to relieve a critical shortage. The line connects Allegheny Reservoir to the city water system, with three pumps rushed from civil defense stockpiles. Governor Fine declared a state of emergency last Friday. New Orleans welcomes about a quarter million visitors for Mardi Gras entertainments.
Plans are advanced for the play Molly's Idea to be performed at the Corry public schools junior high auditorium on March 1 and 2. A large cast includes 20 adults and 200 to 300 pupils in chorus roles for the benefit milk fund. Blustery weather followed a near zero temperature this afternoon. Supt Ralph B Dewey announced the opening of 4 classes in cities and government under the emergency educational program with Mrs Genevieve Johnson as supervisor. Bernice Olds of this city was elected to Chi Tau Pi at Wilson College for her English and writing work. City and Corry School District representatives will meet with Arthur Vicary to discuss CWA projects in the city.
Moses Terrell, 43, of Meadville, was given 10 to 20 years in prison for second degree murder in the December 27 death of Laura Belle Starr, who was decapitated by a moving Erie Railroad freight train. Terrell claimed he only pushed her away from him, not under the train, and was ordered to the Western Pennsylvania Diagnostic and Classification Center for custody decisions. The sentence runs from December 28, 1953.
Robert G. McPherson of Oil City died when a northbound truck went off the highway north of Reno, climbed an embankment, and tumbled back onto the road. McPherson, a World War II veteran, was thrown from the truck and suffered a fractured skull. Coroner Dr. Maurice Dinberg issued an accidental death certificate. McPherson leaves a wife, Faye Miller, and his father in Cleveland plus stepfamily.
Clair Pruner a 43 year old coal miner was killed yesterday at the Ernest Mine of the Rochester and Pittsburgh Coal Co in Indiana County. The incident occurred when a shuttle car idled and trapped him officials said.
A quiz asks seven questions on current events and facts of national and international importance. It covers radio station ratios, aviation accident rates, oil imports, death sentence rules, gasoline tax averages, changes in farm mortgage debt, and the Soviet president.
Meadville. David J. Newberry, 25, of Erie, was sentenced by Crawford County Judge Herbert A. Mook to 7 to 15 years for the $300 Penn Theatre holdup in Titusville on January 15. He must also serve five years of a prior 10 year term for violating parole. Sentences run concurrently from January 22, 1954, with a 126 year minimum including parole violation. Newberry was paroled in 1952 from Western Penitentiary after a five year term for larceny, rape and armed robbery.
A 23 year old woman arraigned before Justice Tracy Greenland on forgery charges. Prosecutors Chief Mike Evan and Postal Inspector B J Mulligan said she stole checks from Sheffield post office boxes and forged endorsements to cash them in Warren at several banks and stores. She pled guilty and deposited $500 for quarter sessions court appearance.
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