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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1954

Page

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Solons Clash On Tax Cuts Push By Democrats

In Washington key Democrats plan a 24 billion dollar yearly personal income tax cut while some Republicans and Democrats foresee reductions in corporate and excise taxes. President Eisenhower backs a broad tax rewrite aimed at lowering revenue with deductions and allowances, while Rep. McCormack denounces political insincerity and calls for keeping rates.

House Congress Eisenhower Rep. McCormack Massachusetts McCormack Conyers

Bar Group Refuses Subversive Inquiry by ISU Guild

The bar association's executive committee in a three day winter convention ruled the subversive charges against the National Lawyers Guild are a court matter. Firefighters were summoned to St Best Street at 2 10 pm to clear a chimney as coal furnace debris caused a hazard.

National Lawyers Guild Bar Association D. 5 Ubimney Fink Corry EBR Waldcet St Best South Street

Lower Voting Age Amendment Wins Approval

A Senate judiciary subcommittee approved a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age from 21 to 18, as recommended by President Eisenhower. All three Republican members supported it. two Democratic members may cast ballots later, with Kefauver a sponsor. The action now moves to the full Judiciary Committee, where opposition is expected.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Republicar Langer Dirksen John M. Butler Maly Kilgore Wva Kefauver Tenn Kefa

New Snowstorm Strikes Eastern Pennsylvania Again

A new snowstorm swept eastern and southern Pennsylvania today, recalling a blizzard two weeks earlier that crippled much of the state. The eastern regions bore the brunt as crews worked to clear main roads and keep utilities running amid heavy snowfall.

Pennsylvania Keystone State

Severe Cold Grips City As Temperature Drops Overnight

Overnight low rose to eight degrees above zero with strong winds driving the chill through the region. Weather officials warned of continued frigid conditions as heavy snow and sleet spread from Virginia to New York, with 4 to 8 inches expected in the southeast and up to 3 inches further west. State police urged motorists to stay off the roads while cindering crews worked on main highways.

George Mulderick Corrylles Pennsylvania Philadelphia Weather Bureau Washington Middle Atlantic West Virginia Virginia New York State Seystone

Two Prisoners Face Additional Charges at Rockview Prison

Two inmates at Rockview State Prison faced escape charges after an hour of freedom from the facility. Officials said the pair fled across a creek before being recaptured by a guard an hour later.

Run Rockview State Prison Farsa

Corry C O C protests phone rate increase

Corry C O C directors join other groups to protest General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania rate hike with the PUC. They argue a possible increase is warranted but current proposed rates are excessive. A parking study committee will be formed and a block of new memberships boosts total to 261 with a goal of 300.

Corry Chamber of Commerce Public Utilities Commission General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania PUC O City Council Martin Eppel Chamber Duff and Martin Representative Kearny Congress

GOP Endorses Defense Plan Synced With Air Power Emphasis

Washington reports Eisenhower's new defense concept centers on air power and new weapons while proposing a four billion dollar spending cut. Republicans back the plan in Congress amid mixed Democratic scrutiny. Senators Maybank and Douglas raise questions on foreign aid funds use and cuts to Army and Marine ground forces. House Armed Services Chairman Short notes no major fight expected and defense chiefs will present the policy to members at a closed session.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Sen Maybank Douglas Del Short R-Mo House Armed Services Committee Defense Chiefs Wilson God Arthur M. Radford Joint Chiefs of Blatt

Ceremony Includes Railway Officials and Relatives of the Dead

A ceremony proceeded with railway officials present alongside relatives of those killed. Attendees gathered to honor victims, with dignitaries from the railway company paying respects and offering condolences to families. The event underscored the impact of the tragedy on workers, communities, and transportation services.

Portions Of Ike Budget Faces Bipartisan Opposition

In Washington the unbalanced 65 billion dollar budget for the next year drew stiff bipartisan opposition. House Appropriations Chairman Ta ber UR NY called it too much while Rayburn of Texas urged caution on national security cuts. Some praised air power and new weapons, but many warned of tax cuts and continued foreign aid. The plan projects a deficit into 1965 and faces early committee scrutiny.

Asoyyamne Washington Eisenhower Taber Ur-Ny House Appropriations Committee House Democratia Rayburn Texas

Twins Back In Jail After New Brush With Law

Los Angeles residents report the embattled Trish twins George and Charles Finn are back in jail after a confrontation with U S Attorney Laughlin E Waters. The pair, former Air Force pilots known as the Flying Finns, were arraigned on assaulting a federal officer and cited over ownership of a $70,000 war surplus C-48 transport plane.

Santrmmnene Los Angeles Trish Twins George Charles Finn Othey United States Air Force Laughlin E. Waters Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles Bar Association Bakersfield Calif Finny Waters Ernest Roll Twin Brothers U. S Death Valley

Confessed Slayer of Girl Found Sane in Army Case

A man identified as Schick, 29, former father of two, is charged with premeditated murder in the November 21 incident. The Army's big game remains under investigation as prosecutors pursue the case.

Schick Gagamehara

Cost Of Living Drops Not Much In December

The Associated Press reports cost of living fell less than one tenth of one percent in December, the second straight monthly decline. BLS Commissioner Ewan Clague Wald notes price trends are not signaling a bust, with November and December drops totaling about half a percent. The consumer price index neared 106.9, 1.7 percent above a year ago and 1.6 percent higher than February.

Washington Bureau of Labor Btutiatics BLS Ewan Clague Wald

City church marks 99th anniversary over big turnout

Approximately 200 persons attended the First Presbyterian Church centennial dinner last evening. The event included a two-serving ham dinner and an anniversary service with Rev. G. Mason Godhrin of the Second Presbyterian Church delivering a talk titled A Look Forward. Greetings were extended from church bodies and a list of 60 year members was announced. Historical notes were read and church event film reels were shown.

First Presbyterian Church City Second Presbyterian Church OF City Erle George Kerchner Corry J. Léon Maneval Wayne Valley

Inchon Harbor Crash Death Toll Rises to 29 Marines

In Inchon Korea the death toll from yesterday’s collision of a troopship and a landing craft rose to 29. Officials say the Marine laden craft carried 61 men and 22 were rescued. Rescue operations continue amid icy harbor waters.

Inchon Korea U.S Inchon Harbor

Jaycees Blood Drive Sets City Pint Record

The Junior Chamber of Commerce led a big push yesterday at the Red Cross bloodmobile, lifting the city past its 150 pint quota to 166 pints. About 191 volunteers appeared, 95 rejected for medical reasons, with 100 turned away as the quota neared.

Chamber of Commerce Jaycees Jay~cees Vinlin Red Cross Arlo Wilams

Directors Named to Chest Board at Annual Meeting

Three new directors, R. Elwin Fuller, Laula Miller, and George Orcutt, joined the Chest board at the annual corporators meeting in the Municipal Building. They fill vacancies created by term expirations of Hilatrom, Lloyd Lanphere, and George Nagel. Reorganization and annual reports were discussed. meeting reconvenes next Tuesday evening.

R. Elwin Fuller Laula Miller George Orcutt Lloyd Lanphere George Nagel Tnanda Charles Bracken

Eight Killed In Navy Plane Crash Near Pearl Harbor

Eight aboard a Navy P2V Neptune patrol bomber died when it crashed on a Waianae range peak near Barbers Point while returning from Pacific patrol duty. Rescue teams reported the wreckage severely burning and too hot to approach, with initial indications of bodies inside.

Navy Associated Pres Honolulu Western Pacific Kwajalein Mirahall Talands Barbers Point Naval Air Station Barbers Point Waianae Range Pearl Harbor

Corry Driver Pleads Guilty to Drunken Driving

D Lamont Steen of 15 East Pred erick Street Erie County Court pleaded guilty to drunken driving this morning. Judge Samuel Rossiter ordered fined 100 dollars plus costs and placed Steen on probation after a lenient sentence.

Corry D. Lamont Steen East Prederick Street Erie County Costa Steen Samuel ¥. Rossiter Nendenice

Toys Donated To Corry Hospital For Children Ward

A large box of Loyx toys donated by the Women's Civic Club of Corry was presented to Corry Memorial Hospital for the children's ward. The gifts, suitable for ages up to seven, aim to replace worn items. Presenting were Mrs Bert Welden, president, Mrs W Phillips, chaplain, and Mrs H B Reed, toy committee chair.

City Women's Civic Child of Corry Corry Memorial Hospital Young

Big 3 Ministers Arrive in Berlin for Conference

Secretary of State Dulles, French Foreign Minister Bidault, and British Foreign Secretary Eden arrived in Berlin for a Big Four conference opening Monday. Molotov was expected in East Berlin by train tomorrow as Western powers aim to unite Germany via free elections and sovereign government. Adenauer voiced cautious optimism about a real chance for East West German unification during Bonn Parliament talks.

East Berlin Dulles Germany Adenauer Eisenhower Columbine Dullenalo Putley Washington Berlin Europe Konrad Adenauer Bonn

Magazine salesmen fined for soliciting without permit

Three magazine salesmen from Notts were fined 10 each plus costs after being charged with violating the city ordinance against soliciting magazine sales without a permit. They were employed by the National Literary Association of Terre Haute, Indiana and paid the fines after appearing before Police Magistrate M. Si Cobbett.

City of Notts National Literary Asociation of Terre Haute Ind North Corry M. Si. Cobbett

22 000 Anti Reds Freed by U N Command

The article reports that about 22 000 anti red Korean war prisoners were released by UN and Indian forces in a neutral zone. 21 Americans a Briton and 327 South Koreans chose communism and were freed as civilians at 12:01 am Friday EST.

U. N. Command Panmunjom Xone T U. N ROK Tridian Ionjeod K. Th

Urges Coroner's Post Abolishment in Pa Be

Harrisburg report from the Joint Medical Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association states the coroner’s office is outmoded and serves mainly as a financial drain. Attorney Dawson H. Moth urges abolition by law replacing it with a medical examiner system, arguing the office no longer serves a useful purpose.

Harrisburg Medicologa Pennsylvania Bar Association Asid Dawson H. Moth Medical Examiners Office Moth Pennsylvania Mivanne

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