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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1953
Page
1
Readable text is limited and fragmentary mentioning actors and a chase. The record preserves only vague references to a battle, city watch, and a march placeholder. Entities and specifics are absent due to incomplete OCR.
Governor John Fine says taxes are the paramount problem facing the 1953 Legislature. He cautions that finding revenue without harming the economy will be harassing and pledges to detail the state’s fiscal condition in the budget message. The 1964 Assembly convened amid a focus on highway costs, municipal aid, and salary boosts for state workers.
Bolivian authorities thwart a military backed revolt led by figures including Col. Miguel Avilón and Winster of finance in La Paz. President Verma Pas Etcussoro, returning from exile, reshuffles government as radio reports claim underworld and rightist MNR figures linked to the plot. Names cited include Hugo Roberts and Luis Penaloza.
Louisville Times cites an Army colonel calling desertions a national disgrace with 3 000 to 4 000 deserters tracked yearly in Kentucky alone since 1950 Fort Knox stockade holding 400 to 800 prisoners of deserters and AWOLs at times. At least 700 service members were hiding in Kentucky two months prior.
Washington investigators report no evidence of sabotage in a string of U S military air crashes that killed 288 people in November and December. The disasters involved four air transport planes and one Navy bomber that crashed or disappeared in the United States and Far East during the two months.
Taft and Rep. McGonnell push for simultaneous hearings in Senate and House on proposed amendments to the Hartley Act. possible changes would require company officials to take a non Communist oath and allow replaced strikers to vote in representation elections. Eisenhower has backed the changes and both chambers are expected to produce a compatible bill. Filibuster battles loom in the Senate over civil rights measures.
1952 traffic incidents in the Corry district show a drop from 1961 figures with 197 accidents investigated. Seven fatal, eight with eye injuries, 89 injuries to occupants, 160 hurt overall, 101 property damage cases. Total damages reach 104135 dollars. Four cars stolen valued at 975 and 9640 in stolen property recovered. Criminal investigations 110 with 43 arrests. 2759 patrols covered 113,996 miles. 411 traffic firents issued mainly for speeding. 38 school tires inspected. 3826 faulty equipment notices issued. no arrests where adjustments made.
The Findley Lake property owners association votes to drop action against an island owner who built a concrete breakwall. Officers recommend rescinding the lake relief rule and reestablishing boating rights while refunding some dues and reversing added charges. A January meeting at Algonquit Lodge will decide four director recommendations.
Frederick Altmeyer, a suspended deputy tax collector in Pittsburgh, pleaded guilty to extortion and stealing money from two taxpayers. Judge Gourley heard testimony to decide his sentence. A second deputy, Charles Rauker, testified about overcharged taxes and delayed repayments. Additional embezzlement charges involve another taxpayer.
The Peoples Natural Gas Co seeks a 138000 rate increase claiming a wholesale rise. It told the Public Utility Commission that Texan Eastern Transmission Corp raised Peoples gas costs by more than 1500000. Peoples serves 220000 customers in Western Pennsylvania and would charge 23 cents for each 1000 cubic feet beyond the first 1000.
A costly cross county case arises over a truck train collision on Shady Avenue. Crosby and his brother Gerald were involved in the fatal truck wreck near Thompson saw mill with negligence claimed against the city for crossing safety. The plaintiff Crosby turned down a 500 settlement offer while the city seeks its defense through Erie County Court.
The recreation committee spends months setting up an eight year program and seeks to raise 129000 dollars. W. C. Bowen of the Ketchum company is resigning to join the project and meet with civic officials. Two meetings are planned this week with union leaders and industrial representatives to appoint a steering committee and proceed with the drive.
Allied forces repelled renewed Red assaults along the East Central Front near Yong Pyong and Pyongyang. A reinforced Chinese company led the biggest push as shelling intensified and 14 American B 29s and fighter-bombers pounded targets while 80 Red trucks were destroyed. Fourteen Allied Sabre jets claimed air superiority, damaging two Communist jets in clear weather.
An East European Airways jet from London to Belfast crashed near an airport beacon mast after lift off. Twenty seven people died including two American teachers and several Britons as rescuers warned of dangerous cargo in the wreckage.
President Eisenhower named a commission to draft a republican farm tariff program. The group met at College Park Maryland with 14 members led by Des W. Myurn from Cornell University and included Secretary of Agriculture Benson. The secrecy and timing raised questions among GOP leaders about the meeting’s details and attendees.
President Truman plans a nationwide broadcast around January 15 to outline his message to the nation. He will not read it in person for the first time, and Eisenhower may deliver his own message after inauguration.
Two large Dutch passenger liners, the Willem Ruys and the Oranje, carrying about 1,750 people, collided in the Red Sea near Port Sudan. Both vessels suffered serious damage but reported no casualties and managed to continue at a slow speed. The Willem Ruys was en route from Jakarta to Rotterdam with 900 passengers aboard. the Oranje was sailing from Amsterdam to Seng Mengga with 900 passengers.
City officials met to review installing automatic crossing gates at Erie route intersections on City 10. Solicitor Roger Brown to query Pennsylvenia and other railroads. Mayor and engineers favor lighted control despite railroads' resistance. A state permit extension was requested while status of the crossing gates is clarified.
The city saw a sharp cold snap with temperatures dipping to 12 degrees above zero as light snow fell. Snow removal crews were activated around 10 PM and remained on duty past midnight, with one plow operating this morning. State Police reported fair driving conditions today and the forecast calls for continued cold with more snow likely tomorrow.
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President-elect Eisenhower aides met with Bernard Baruch at his Manhattan home for a dinner that followed a prior Baruch gathering. The talks reportedly touched on the Koventy Way Soviet policy and postwar Europe as both leaders avoided public statements. Eisenhower and Churchill then departed separately, with security and public interest mounting over potential policy implications.
At the 20th annual Association of American Colleges meeting, leaders warn that money remains the main issue for colleges. The University of Pittsburgh notes tight budgets limit educational programs despite industry support and a $30 million medical center investment.
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