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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1953
Page
4
Former vice president Alben Barkley will become a TV news commentator on NBC's Meet the Veep, appearing for 16 minutes each Sunday at 5 30 p m EST with Earl Godwin. Barkley, 75, said he has no sponsor or contract and would not disclose pay.
A reader quiz on a classified page with ten questions and scoring. Questions cover state of discovery for 1848 gold, Kentucky Derby location, correct color tie with tails, milk versus cream, Akihito's heir status, Teberts under water, earth’s approximate diameter, origin of Memorial Day, Bobby Shantz’s last season team, and the author of Pavilion of Women.
Karl B. Morrison of Erie petitions county courts to restrain Damian McLaughlin from presenting a Worthless Check charge to the February Grand Jury. He acts as his own attorney and claims the $80 check to Edward LaRoche was a ransom to secure his liberty after alleged kidnapping. Morrison stops payment, asserts no intent to defraud, and notes a $50 000 civil suit in federal court accusing McLaughlin of obstructing civil rights.
The Rané Tool Company and Loge 973 of the International Association of Machinists AFL averted a strike as members ratified a new one year contract. Terms were undisclosed. Federal mediator Clarence LaMotte helped broker the deal at a Jamestown hotel after prior union company talks. LaMotte will return to Jamestown to pursue settlement of the Blackstone Corporations 101 day washing machine division strike. Lodge 1240 members in Washington have been on strike since October 18 over contract terms. Georgia Neese Clark, former Treasurer, married Andrew J Gray in Washington.
Twenty years ago a chimney fire burned a wall hole at Mrs. S. M. Sackett’s Franklin Street residence, narrowly avoiding a major blaze. Mrs. Arthur Newth suffered a fractured shoulder, dislocated shoulder, and two elbow fractures after a stairs fall. Fiat M. Loveland spoke on “Strange Dogs” to Kiwanis. Kiwanis educational fund stood at $1,478.39. Keeter, a veteran bowler, missed a perfect game.
Members of Congress face anger over salaries while a privately funded group proposes an external high level commission to study pay and auto-implementation of recommendations. The plan contrasts with a 1958 approach that would require a veto to block changes.
In Corry area, Nate margin and Keefer excel in practice with a 294 score as Alleys last night. Rumor says success of a new organization could prompt a Butter distribution branch here. Cory Creamery Company today said Bridgeman Russell Company of Buffalo will handle creamery butter sales nationwide.
A reduced tax plan would lift the average salon worker's pay by about 1590, yielding a net annual rise near 189470 after taxes. The piece then lists official salaries from the President at 100000 to Cabinet members at 22500, and notes an inheritance-based variance in human physical traits at seven percent.
A compact guide lists programs from 7:00 to 5:30 featuring Tortay Your Figure Garry Moore Learn and Live films Shopper's Guide Arthur Godfrey Fency Gooking News Love of Life Search for Tomorrow Guiding Light Mat Playhouse Johnny's Show Wheel of Fortune Meet the Millers Drama Stop Look and Listen Bride and Groom Welcome Travelers Kate Smith Fun to Learn Don Winslow Howdy Doody.
Mrs Hazel Cunningham Miller widow of Cassius Miller and formerly of Spartansburg died Friday at her son's home in Scarsdale New York She is survived by John and another son Cassius Jr and several grandchildren The body will arrive in Corry and be taken to Torrey and Hays funeral home in Spartansburg Graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery with F Bettés Christian Silence presiding
General Douglas MacArthur marked his seventy fourth birthday in New York with public and private observances. The celebrated field marshal greeted well wishers and thanked supporters while emphasizing duties during wartime leadership.
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