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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1954

Page

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POWS TO LEAVE KOREAN CAMP FOR COMMUNIST FATE

Twenty one Americans one Briton and 325 South Koreans will depart the Korean neutral zone for their self chosen future. Indian Lt General Thimayya approved a plan to hand them to Red Cross societies in North Korea and China for new homes. The Indian custodian force moves to wind up its duty and return to India as 6000 Indians are slated to leave Inchon harbor for India between February 7 and 17. The Red Cross will not take the 347 as war prisoners, while Communists call it illegal for Indians to return prisoners.

Associated Press Panmunjom Thimayya Red Cross Societies North Korea China India U. S Incion Harbor Seoul Red Command Red Cross Reds

Sparta Rejects Corry Jointure in County Administration Dispute

The Sparta Merged School District board unanimously refused to join the Crawford County administration plan and oppose being moved into the Corry district. President Richard Witmer called for a public vote on any jointure, likening it to bond issues due to large funds involved.

Sparta Crawford County Spartansburg Corry Richard Witmer

Wanted Fugitive Nabbed By FBI in Los Angeles

FBI captured 47 year old Alex Richard Bryant, an FBI Ten Most Wanted fugitive, in an Los Angeles industrial district where he worked as a truck spotter. He was unarmed and offered no resistance. The arrest was announced by FBI Director J Edgar Hoover. A separate item notes the Senate Agriculture Committee approved a bill to give 1% billion dollars more lending authority to the Commodity Credit Corporation.

Dy Assroes Los Angeles FBI J. Edgar Hoover Washington FBT Alex Richard Bryant Senate Agriculture Committee Commodity Credit Corporation

President press briefing covers coffee price probe and global policy

President Eisenhower announced the Federal Trade Commission will conduct a full investigation into rising coffee prices after a January 19 preliminary inquiry found enough cause. He also backed Secretary Dulles at the Berlin Big Four talks and discussed Bricker treaty hopes and other policy issues with reporters.

Big 4 Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Federal Trade Commission

Warrant Surge Piles Up Against Corry Man in Multiple Counties

Clyde O Neill of Fifth Avenue remains jailed awaiting trial on worthless checks charges. Bradford police alerted Bradford to a new warrant, bringing his total to 13 from Venango Warren Corry and other communities. He planned to plead guilty to desertion and non support after canceling a Corry hearing. O Neill was arrested in Warren two weeks ago for passing bogus checks across the Northwestern Pennsylvania region. Water rate hike denied as Du Bois faces a five thousand seven hundred dollar annual increase for water service in Bandy Township Cheurfield County.

Clyde O'Neil Fifth Avenue Harley Drake Bradford Oneill Venango County Warren Corry George Gordon Pennsylvania

Reuther Attacks Strikes Vote Plan in Labor Law Debate

In Washington CIO President J Walter Reuther denounces Eisenhowers plan for government sponsored strike votes as a labor prejudice and criticizes the administrations approach to labor relations reform. He argues the proposal will hamper collective bargaining and expand government interference. The Chamber of Commerce expresses doubts about the program while offering limited support for the strike vote concept. Mitchell notes the administration believes a vote should precede strikes.

Associated Preas Washington — Cio J. Walter Reuther Wday Eisenhower National Association of Manufacturers U. ¢ & Chamber of Commerce William B Barton T Ald Reuther Mitchell Rearher CTO

Draft Board to Induct Three Men for February Call

The Corry draft board announced it will call up three men for induction on February 9. A second group will send two men for pre induction physicals on February 2. Those called include William Caleman of Corry, Richard Sharpe of Waterford, and Paul Gabalinuskas originally from Woluborg now in Chicago.

Corry Grate Operamouly William Caleman Corry Richard Sharpe Waterford Paul Gabalinuskas Woluborg Chicogg

Dry Carter Hill well yields no gas for PGC

The Edith Adams property well in Carter Hill, drilled by the Pennsylvania Gas Company, reached 4500 feet but showed no gas in any sands. The utility now has 10 producing wells and five dry holes and will decide soon whether to proceed with the 16th well and where to drill.

Carter Hil Pennsylvania Gas Company Edith Adams

Chest Directors Name Officers For Year In Bank Meeting

Chest met in the Citizens National Bank building to elect officers for the coming year. James Carrig named president with Bo Crapser Jr as vice president, Charles Bracken treasurer, R Elwin Puller assistant treasurer, and George Orcutt secretary. The rest of the session covered Chest problems and orientation for new directors. Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs holds 42nd annual convention in Reading with delegates. Central Pair Circuit harvest tracks event agenda noted.

Chest Citizens National Bank James Carrig Bo, Crapser Jr Charles Bracken R. Elwin Puller George Orcutt Corry FATE Reading Pennsylvans New Jersey Delaware Mary Jad

Flooding Swamps City as Rivers Burst Banks

Heavy rainfall and warming spells pushed streams over banks around Corry and Sample Flats. Creeks like Broker Straw and Hare Creek flooded low areas while roads remained open and local businesses suffered minor damage. Temperature swing from 50 to 62 Fahrenheit preceded cooler weather.

Corry Sample Flats Spencer Farm Uits Weather Bureau No. 2 Blaze Jackson Floral Gardens Columbus Avenue

Accuse Hospital In Child Death Sparks Inquiry

Cook County coroner Walter E. McCarron accuses Woodlawn Hospital of bartering for money in the emergency treatment of 18 month old Lauri Helen Lingo who died after admission to Cook County Hospital. Subpoenas are issued for hospital officials as officials condemn laxity in care.

Associated Chicago Walter E. McCarton Cook County Woodlawn Hospital Smonth Oldt Lauri Helen Lingo Cook County Hospital McCarron Frank Maple Woodlawn” Hospital Perry Denkina Laura Ooreters

Bear Lake Dairy Rebuilding Begins at $260,000 Cost

Bear Lake Dairy, owned by Grandview Dairies of Brooklyn NC, launches a $260,000 remodeling and expansion at Bear Lake plant. The upgrade converts to spray milk powder production, adds a boiler room, new processing pans, and a dedicated tank room. Full production will raise payroll to about 18 workers.

Bear Lake Rose Lake Bear ‘Lake Grandview Dairies Brooklyn N.C Brooks

Erie plea on Pike route discussed at Harrisburg

Seven Erie Turnpike Association representatives presented the Johnstown Erie route to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at an open conference. The group warned Northwest Extension to Erie would delay bonds and may worsen congestion. others suggested routing traffic via Buffalo into Pittsburgh. W W Waterhouse from Corry also spoke.

Associated Prose Harrisburg Pennsylvania Turnpike Pittabureh Cumbria County Erie Turnpike Association Johnstown-Erie Pitteburgt TJ. Evans Erie Evans Johnstown Cnn Brie Pittsburgh Buffalo OB Bny Jibe Turnpike Association Stll

Churchill denies rumors of resignation in Commons

In London Prime Minister Churchill, in his eighties, dismissed rumors of quitting within six months. Laborite Erle Fletcher pressed him in the House of Commons as Churchill grinned and called the reports a delusion.

London Winestar Churchill

Youth Admits Triple Slaying of Parents Grandmother in Minnesota Case

A 15-year-old, Richard Wisdorf, confessed to killing his mother, grandmother, and father in Sherburn Minnesota. He said he acted after being grounded for lateness, and described shooting each victim in the back then taking the family car to watch wrestling in Fairmount before heading to St Joseph.

Associateo Sess ST. Joseph Richard Wistert Tony J. Wisdorf Robert. Lursan Sher~brun Minn Wisdorf St. Joseph's Theater Verne Starmer I Richard Minnesota Sherburn Lewenve Smammeer Wildorf Starmer Fairmount

Pennsylvania sportsmen push end to doe permits fee

Organized sportsmen across Pennsylvania back eight proposals to reform deer hunting permits. They seek to end the $145 extra fee and move issuance to a central state agency, replacing county treasurers. The proposals aim to ease demand and curb early selling shortages seen last year.

Associated Press Aarrisburg Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Federation of Aportamen Federaion State Game Commission

Mothers March opened by First Lady at White House

The First Lady appeared beneath the north portico lantern to launch the Mothers March during the 1954 March of Dimes. Mrs. Eisenhower and her mother, Mrs. John Sheldon Doud, accepted a fund-raising contribution as communities plan porch light vigils to invite participation. The same session notes Hawaii statehood progress with Senate Interior Committee approving a statehood bill on a 12-8 vote after a split earlier.

Pf Crevciates Washington White House Eisenhower John Sheldon Doud Mather

Martin Favors Excise Tax Cuts

Congressman Joseph W. Martin Jr. supported reducing all excise or sales taxes above 10 percent to that level, excluding liquor and tobacco. He cited a potential annual revenue loss of about 94 million dollars but argued tax cuts could boost sales and employment, with no expected Eisenhower administration delay. The proposed cuts would cover items taxed at 20 percent including jewelry, cosmetics, film badges, lighting, safe deposit boxes, and club dues.

Washington Joseph W. Martin Jr Maas Congress Congressional Martin Eisenhower Kip

Church Named in Local Estate Gift to First Presbyterian

The will of Edith Burlingame, who died last Friday, leaves a substantial trust to the First Presbyterian Church of this city. The estate includes homes at 108 Franklin Street and a residence on Ston Mott Street, with about four lots. Proceeds from about 15 000 to 20 000 dollars from sale will fund the trust, with principal retained until the church builds an addition or a parsonage.

Edith Burlingame First Presbyterian Church Olin Bracken Jr. i

Erie mayor to name special FEPC group

Mayor Thomas Fintley will appoint a seven man commission to study and enforce an employment practices ordinance passed unanimously by the City Council. The commission will act on a study group until January 1 1955 when it will be empowered to punish violators for racial discrimination.

Thomas Fintley

Dulles Opposes Five Power Conference On China

Secretary of State Dulles urged the Berlin Conference to skip the five power meeting with Peiping and, instead, confront German unification and European security. He argued the Soviet push for talks with Communist China is a bid to gain world influence undeserved by the regime and out of UN norms. Molotov likewise decided against a speech in support of Red China.

the Trade Commission FPPC Dules Berlin V. M. Molotov Dulles Capitol Bricker Rep. Condon Dcelit Condon Wes Atomic Energy Commission Cpl Edward Dickenson Ms Fine Corps Frank H Schwable Marine Fief Associated Press Russia China Peiping United Nations Molotov Phe United States Britain France McCardie Germany Austria United States Eden Washington Anthony Eden Charges Bidault

Man kills estranged wife and himself in Pennsylvania

A 39 year old riding stable operator broke into his estranged wife’s apartment in Stowe Township near Pittsburgh and shot her dead then killed himself. Victims Ellis Colangelo 29 Elizabeth were pronounced dead at Ohio Valley Hospital. Colangelo left notes claiming jealousy of his wife. In a separate Pittsburgh report Frank Evans 25 pleaded guilty to murdering his mother in law Mollie Warren in her home last August 20 and received a life sentence.

Pittsburgh Stowe ‘Township Ellis Colangelo Elizabeth Waltres Ohio Valley Hospital Colangelo Hils Frank Evans Mollie Warren

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ISING FIC Corry Man Clyde O'Neil City of du Bois Bandy Township Cheurfield County Carter Hill Civic Group Nils Malles Pike W. W. Waterhouse Alutte Gaemblymun Churchill Senate Interior Comittee Today Senate Butter Hawaii Edith Burlingame Man
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