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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1953
Page
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President Eisenhower wins Senate confirmation for Charles E. Wilson as secretary of defense with 77-6 votes amid dissent from five Democrats. Nominees for Army and Air secretary face slow movement as shares in GM prompt sales pledges and caution on confirmations. Roger M. Kyes named deputy secretary. Anderson speculated for Navy secretary. Kyes to sell GM shares.
Allied warplanes struck Communist supply routes and front lines on the Western Korea front. U.S. Sabre jets reportedly damaged two MIG-1 fighters over Mig Alley. Gen. Lawton Collins, Gen. Mark Clark, and Gen. James Van Fleet were noted with Lt. Gen. Maxwell Taylor leaving Washington for Tokyo.
Store officials discussed requiring a deposit from prospective buyers before committing to a video set. Aiming to curb interest, they considered a three deposit policy to gauge demand and reassure customers about safe handling while the set is in transit or on display.
William Myers age 83 of 302 Spring Street Corry dies today at Corey Memorial Hospital after a brief illness born March 20 1869 in Battle Creek Michigan. He was a longtime employee of Raymond Mills Co and an avid baseball enthusiast remembered for a 29 11 season between Corry and Palmer in 1908. Survived by wife Mrs Ina Myers daughter Mrs Carl Edwards Wichita Falls Texas stepson Harold Dugan Raleigh NC two grandchildren one sister Miss Emma Myers Corry and many nieces and nephews. Final rites at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with interment in Pine Grove Cemetery Mausoleum.
Washington reports the Hisenhow er administration postponed a grand jury investigation into alleged monopoly practices for 50 days. U.S District Judge James R. Kirkland signed the order at the government’s request, allowing new Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr to study and confer with departments before resuming the inquiry. The probe began with August authorization and September empaneling, tied to legal maneuvers by a major firm involved.
William W. Remington, 36, a former government employee, was found guilty of two counts of perjury for denying he provided secrets to Elizabeth Bentley and for denying knowledge of the exiled activities of the Young Communist League at Dartmouth College in the 1930s. The jury did not reach verdicts on several other charges, with some counts resulting in acquittal or hung jury. He faces up to 10 years in prison and $4,000 in fines on the two affirmed counts, with prior penalties noted on a related case. Bentley testified against Remington during the trial.
Crawford County farmers protest a state plan requiring dairy producers selling milk in Pittsburgh to join Bangs Disease testing. Pittsburgh officials say county participation must reach 90 percent. some Crawford County dairymen previously blocked testing via injunction. Bangs Disease causes abortion in cows. diseased herds are culled. In Western Pa most counties show near universal participation. Separately, Robert Gordon, 28, of Dunlo died when a truck overturned at U S Steel Johnstown Works.
Dr Curry and Dr Weaver announce a polio vaccine containing all three virus types. Trials show safety, potential long lasting antibody protection, with mass testing planned in 1953 funded by March of Dimes. Issues remain on duration of protection and tissue sources used.
A gas explosion in Aiken leaves 10 dead and two million dollars in damage, with Mayor M. Jones warning the toll may rise as investigation continues. The blast at Jones Electrical Co. offices injures several, triggering fears of broader casualties. Meanwhile Pittsburgh approves a 24 million public housing project on the North Side to create 3,000 low rent units in City View Summer Hill.
Fire from an overheated chimney damaged the Ernest Gantz home on Bailey Hill Road six miles east of Columbus. Volunteer units from Columbus, Wrightsville, and Sugar Grove battled the blaze, forced through the roof, and isolated it to the upper part of the frame dwelling. Estimated losses reached $5,000, with insurance mitigating part of the damage. Michael Arden, who spotted the fire, reported no one was home at the time. fire officials attributed cause to an overheated chimney.
The city special recreation committee delayed definite action on launching the campaign for a new pool until March 2. Richard Rossbacher and Charles Bracken named co treasurers to oversee receipts and disbursements, with Mead Park board directing construction and operation oversight. The group plans thousands of pamphlets for residents, while a speakers bureau will be organized by Superintendent Lawrence Douglas to explain aims and benefits.
A private four passenger Beechcraft Bonanza ran low on fuel and went down during an attempted emergency landing near State College Aormal. Four people were killed including a 40-year-old Indiana woman en route to the National Potato Chip Convention in New York City with three colleagues from a Midwestern food company of Metals.
Corry Memorial Hospital Building is within 3,694 of being debt free after years of fundraising and appeals. Total cost 750,361. net paid 746,667. remaining balance 3,604. Campaign history shows pledges and payments under federal plan, with substantial contributions from Rogers Structural Steel Co and local institutions.
Illness continues to sweep Corry public schools with 209 or 11 percent of Gary and Columbus pupils absent yesterday. Columbus saw 51 absentees, and today 190 did not answer roll call. Nearby districts suspended classes as illnesses linger, Erie reports over 10 percent absent and 7,823 children confined at home, while Corry plants report absenteeism well above normal.
The Wage Stabilization Board approved a pay increase for hourly employees at the Lorry Jamestown location. The raise, retroactive to October 18, raises wages by about 18 cents per hour, effective with the next payroll period pending checks to be issued at 50 percent pending payroll processing.
A two-vehicle crash yesterday afternoon left no injuries but total damage estimated at 5500. Ronald W. Messenger, 24, of Erie, drove a sedan into the rear of a General Telephone Co. truck driven by George W. Haenel, 7, of Snyder Circle, as Haenel slowed in the right lane toward Union City on a slick highway. Neither driver was cited.
Stockholders of the Corry Savings and Loan Association report peak year results with Howe loan bonds totaling 4486,000 in new mortgages. Bank assets rose to 1,272,08 with 270,000 added in the past year, and total Kans coverage at 930,000. Directors Glenn Steadmat Loyd Stowe Homer G. Richard re-elected. Hovey fills Pitt term. Officers remain: E. L. Simmons president, Hol. Davis VP, Lloyd Stowe treasurer, W. W. Hammond asst. treasurer, Edna G. Blanchard secretary, Homer C. Bulard asst. secretary, WT. Peake solicitor. Appraisers Stowe Hammond Davis. alternates Simmons Bulard Hovey.
Former President Harry G. Truman plans to delay all public speaking invitations for months to avoid unnecessary political strife. He said yesterday he will cooperate with President Eisenhower as far as possible while observing the new administration.
Harrisburg Governor John S. Fine unveiled a 1953 budget proposal seeking 157,202,000 in new taxes to balance a record high five year budget. He trimmed about 66 million from department requests and urged careful examination of every appropriation while pushing a minimum budget aim. A special tax study committee will report soon, with potential additional revenue from improved collections. The large general operating fund totals 1,008,609,386, the highway fund 483,? million, and education remains a major line item.
Directors of the Carry Community Chest have elected new officers to head the organization for the coming year. It was announced today, elected president Van Ga Hille Stront, while Dr Stanton Bower was named vice president, Fairwest Crapper Jr secretary, and El Bracken treasurer.
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