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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1953
Page
1
An OCR fragment shows a local ad listing various items and prices with broken words. It mentions numbers like 300.00 and 80, references a barn, rooms, acres, a phone, and several incomplete proper nouns suggesting a small real estate or goods sale notice. The legible data hints at contacts or stores but is too garbled for precise extraction.
The Senate and Taft delay a vote on Charles B. Wilson for defense secretary. Testimony at closed sessions centers on his General Motors stock and potential conflicts. Wilson pledges to divest and to route any conflicts to Eisenhower for decision while keeping some holdings.
John Joseph Sren Hai, 33, an ex-convict with prior charges, was captured by federal agents after a pursuit in a Chicago area suburb last night. He allegedly planned a 40,000 dollar heist. no weapon was found. Authorities surrounded the scene, fearing he might attempt to flee.
In Youngsville a coroner's inquest reviewed the McCoy Nursing Home fire that killed four adults and four children and left Patricia Durin as a key survivor. A 15 year old girl recounted escaping with smoke and the jury heard about a mysterious woman reported at the scene. The panel found the deaths resulted from an undetermined origin after three hours of testimony.
Corry Memory Hospital imposes voluntary visiting restrictions amid a flu outbreak to protect patients. Only immediate family may visit for now, with a possible shift to mandatory rules if conditions worsen. Superintendent Edgar Alexander notes the hospital has been at capacity for weeks and urges ill visitors to stay away.
A damaged clipping reports a drop in barometer and mild conditions earlier. Forecasters predict near freezing temperatures with rain changing to snow flurries, and a low around 28 degrees tonight. Total precipitation since yesterday is about .35 of an inch as of 9 PM today, per Weather Observer George Muldeniel.
The army announced that 47 men and one officer from the 65th Regiment were convicted of avoiding combat last October on the Central Front. Puerto Rican soldiers dominated the 85th Regiment. four others were acquitted. Sentences ranged from six months to ten years with hard labor. most received dishonorable discharges, some were given fines or bad conduct discharges, and two soldiers were fined without discharge. Names were not released.
Findley Lake Property Owners U K dissolved the proposed damage action against Big Island owners and restored members who had not paid special dues. A concrete breakwall at one section of the shoreline, funded by a dues fund, was not pursued as part of the legal effort.
Columbus Township supervisors vote to levy a $3 per capita tax on an estimated 700 residents over 21, marking the first such tax in the township. The plan aims to raise about $2,100 for road construction, chosen over raising real estate millage. Supervisors named Worth Hammond, A.B. Nortons, and George Neckers.
Harrisburg reports say Governor Fine will avoid new tax mentions in his budget message to the 1959 Legislature. He is expected to urge lawmakers to review a minimum budget and reach agreement on a revenue program to finance it, with the two year operation budget likely exceeding one billion dollars. In a separate case, a Blair County jury acquitted Jesse Smith of Altoona of murder in the May 1952 death of Harry Settle of Altoona.
Ambassadors Kennan and Dulles clash over Soviet policy with Kennan defending non disintegration lines while Dulles favors caution. Senate Foreign Relations hearings probe a possible shift as State Department clarifies Kennan’s February 10 speech in Scranton was not a critique of Dulles.
Washington reports Chairman H Alexander Smith of the Senate Labor Committee hopes to narrow differences on Taft Hartley Act revisions. He aims for focused hearings on agreed areas and warns against stalling tactics, while House Labor Chair McConnell pushes for early extensive hearings on all aspects.
Associated Press reports CHESHIRE, Muse Edward Corry of Bristol, Connecticut, survived a crash on Mt Greylock while en route from Brainard Field in Hartford to Erie for GE with 500 pounds of bands. He crawled through knee deep snow, suffered a double spine fracture and internal injuries, yet is described as a miracle by doctors at Pittsfield General Hospital.
Local draft board announces 10 men in Corry and surrounding area are called for induction on February 16. Notices to report will go out soon with pre induction physicals set for February 4. Physical exams will take place at Harrisburg.
City issues tax notices to large industrial plants this week while small taxpayers await notices by March 1. Levy remains 8 mills on property and $7 per capita, funding a city budget totaling 155,672 dollars, up 34,582 over 1952.
County commissioners directed District Attorney L Alexander to investigate irregularities in the November 4 general election and determine if criminal action is warranted. They provided details on ballot irregularities in New Kensington Irwin Monessen Manor and Pleasantville.
Two housing developments planned by Cobbett Rest Estate Agency for contractors Frank Darrow and John Krase will bring about 20 two and three bedroom homes. One site along Rawter Road near Senia's Crossing Road is laid out for 12 to 15 dwellings with a new road linking Columbus Avenue to Hare Creek Road. Excavation expected to begin in spring weather.
Washington report surveys five presidential dilemmas for Dwight Eisenhower, urging caution before expansion or stock buys. It highlights Korea policy, Communism, and foreign aid concerns as the early test cases in 1959.
President Eisenhower calls in Lt Gen Maxwell D Taylor to lead the Eighth Army in Korea. Taylor to depart Monday for Tokyo after briefings, succeeding Gen James A. Van Fleet who retires. Plans for a public State of the Union address are arranged with GOP leaders for a joint session next week.
Erie state police detain three youths in connection with robberies in Mion City Waterford and Lawrence Pate. They were arrested in Union City by Chief O C McGee over a robbery at Erie Co operative Association Feed Mill Market Street. Youths claim about 81.60 in change found. they deny involvement in other robberies. They face entering and larceny charges.
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