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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1953
Page
1
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Harrisburg coverage describes the Pere Assembly pushing for public hearings on Chesterman Committee recommendations claiming up to 100 million dollars could be saved in state government costs. Governor John S. Fine backs most economy ideas but rejects some and orders immediate administration of feasible reforms.
Pittsburgh reports a case where attorneys seek court seizure of contractor Frank DeSimone assets. Clients allege contracts for 14,000 homes were never started, with payments collected from buyers between 900 and 1800 dollars. A receiver was appointed to prevent disposal of assets. Also noted is a separate Pittsburgh packinghouse workers wage increase dispute under a new AFL negotiator.
Pittsburgh report on the delayed trial of five communists accused of advocating violent overthrow. Jury selection expected to take several days. Officials named include former party leaders and a party newspaper editor. The defendants were arrested years ago amid ongoing legal and health delays.
Dr Robert L Johnson, 58, president of Temple University, was named acting chief of the State Department’s overseas information service. He will study the entire program including Voice of America and decide whether to head it permanently, with a possible move to make VOA a separate agency. Johnson expects the study to take about 30 to 40 days and will provide a yes or no to Eisenhower after the review. Wagner celebrates 79th birthday in Pittsburgh as the noted baseball figure recalls long career.
Secretary of State Dulles told Senate Banking Committee there can be no drastic defense spending cuts now due to pressure from Russia. The hearing, with ODM head Fleming and Studebaker president Vance, explored international outlook and standby controls. Eisenhower urged a possible extension of price wage controls and federal rent rules in defense areas. no firm recommendation made.
Clifford Schreus, 41, of Clymer, was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after a tree limb struck him on the head while he and Amos Van Bartem felled a tree on Schreus’s farm. Doctors described possible skull fracture and head laceration as x rays were begun to assess injuries.
Harrisburg reports the first major legislation of the 1953 General Assembly cleared the Senate and moved to the House. The $66 million commercial code, sponsored by Sen. John Walker, passed unanimously after a 12 year study costing about $400,000. The code aims to update and standardize numerous statutes.
Police investigated a weekend break in at the Hatch Vocational School on West Street. A cache of about 70 dollars was found missing from a cabinet containing student funds, with intruders leaving without disturbing other items. Several pupils knew of the money and one suspect was not yet questioned.
Tyranics were damaged but the Narivers escaped injury in a smashup on Route 97 two miles east of Waterford yesterday, according to State Police. Drivers were identified as M. Gilmore, 19, of 136 Screws afresh, and O. Durnine, 77, of Waterford. Gilmore backed from a roadside parking into Durnine’s path, causing a collision. Damage to Gilmore’s car estimated at 50 dollars. Durnine’s vehicle about 450 dollars.
A corrective speech and hearing clinic for Corry schoolchildren will meet next Saturday morning with nine students and parents attending. Superintendent Lawrence Douglas announced the session, conducted by Clark Hitschison and Max Kaplan, aiming to aid 30 identified students in grades 1-6 and eventually form a class of 36.
Aguaclatea Press from Washington reports Loday urged consulting U S allies before Congress on a resolution denouncing international agreements linked to Russia. Sen Ferguson called for full investigation into origins of the Tehran and Yalta pacts, arguing officials in the State Department aided misprision while Republicans push repudiation. Democrats split over who bears blame as the debate centers on interpretation and impact.
Erie County Board of the Department of Public Assistance repudiated claims that aid given during the low mood years must be repaid. Board members said none heard of new tactics and that alleged restitution orders only arise from falsified records, not from a general repayment mandate.
President Eisenhower will leave Thursday afternoon for a long weekend of golf at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. He will stay at the club and return to Washington on Sunday, with a news conference planned for 7:15 p.m. tomorrow.
Allied forces broke a five hour siege on an outpost along the Korean Western Front. The U N Eighth Army reported about 80 Chinese killed and 40 wounded as the raiders, with 40 infantry, battled through Chinese containment and freed a disabled tank. Air forces pounded targets and rail yards as night bombing continued.
New York reporters and public were admitted to the Jelke vice trial as the defense began its case. Judge Francis Wales previously barred press and public due to lurid testimony, but after the prosecution finished its case spectators rushed in, some waiting hours for the reopening. An elderly grandmother and others entered as doors opened amid courtroom activity.
A Rome meeting of West European foreign ministers discussed Holland's tariff plan, which appears to gain favorable momentum. The plan, linked to broader European integration, was described by Italian Foreign Ministry spokesmen as being revived, with parallel talks on related political and economic factors. The draft of a single uniform West European army was not on the agenda but may surface in future discussions.
Washington chairman Jenner defends a federal probe into communist influence in public schools and colleges, saying it protects academic freedom while exposing a dangerous network linked to Moscow. He cites “overwhelming evidence” of a small conspiratorial group and urges continued hearings. In a separate report a fatal auto crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike claims Mrs. Howard Tibbits of Greenville, Michigan.
United Nations in New York convenes as Cold War tensions dominate the General Assembly. Ambassador Lodge leads a U.S. delegation focusing on resumed fighting or peace talks with Iron Curtain veterans. Andrei Vishinsky, Vaclav David, and others arrive for high level discussions. Ernest A. Gross remains the lone veteran from the prior team.
Washington The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the nomination of Mrs Jane Booth Ines of Connecticut to be ambassador to Italy. The panel also endorsed other Eisenhower appointments including Douglas Dillon as ambassador to France James C. Dunn as ambassador to Spain Karl Rankin as ambassador to Nationalist China and John Cabot as assistant secretary of state in charge of American Republics Affairs.
Harrisburg reports a two year moratorium bill creating a commission to study second class townships. Sponsored by Rep Henry J Ri got and Rep Michael R Flynn the measure would fund a commission of five to fifteen members empowered to hear witnesses under oath. A separate Allegheny County bill would require voters on merger proposals in the township or borough to approve at the polls. Fire destroys a house in Harrisburg today.
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