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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1954

Page

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Final Passages For Tax Bill Seen Today In Washington

Senate leaders predicted quick final passage of the administration tax overhaul amid a marathon session. Senator Long revived an income tax credit plan but it failed. The chamber rejected an attempt to remove the accelerated depreciation provision and also ended a tax split that favored married couples.

Associated Preas Washington Eisenhower Long Tor Tor Millikin R-Cole Millikin Senate Morse Indore

Police report update on Armory fracas details

Officials correct earlier bulletin noting Sgt Herman Burlingame was not on duty during the Armory incident. Burlingame was off and replaced by Pvt. Paul French. Mayor Cherry requested a full, detailed account including patrol and National Guard perspectives for residents awakened by the disturbance.

Fracas State Armory Sat Herman Burlingame Pvt Paul French Tne Bari T. Cherry National Guard Company

Five Thugs Rob Ashland State Bank for About $50 000

Five armed men entered the Ashland State Bank just after opening time. They wore stockings over their heads and used a machine gun and pistols to threaten tellers and employees. Four entered the bank with the fifth guarding outside. Bank president Eugene F. Cronin and several staff were forced to lie on the floor as the robbers fled with about forty five to fifty thousand dollars.

SY Assucameca Ashland State Bank Inter Eugene F. Cronin

Fearful sell out fears at Geneva Indochina talks

In Geneva the Laos and Cambodian delegations arrive for Indochina peace talks as U S fears of a Viet Minh sell out grow. Cambodian and Laotian leaders threaten to walk out if Viet Minh claim territory while evacuation of the Red River delta echoes through negotiations.

Laos Geneva Vietminh Associated Press Kou Varavong Lan Lagtla Indochina Peace Tall Defense Ministry Philip Bonsal U. S. State Department Philip Pine Boutheist Nhiek Tloulong Hoth Red River Fon Indochina Washington United States Viet Nam Cambodia

Korean Assembly Rejects Cabinet in Surprise Rebuke

The National Assembly in Seoul withholds confidence from President Syngman Rhee’s new cabinet. Liberal party defections to independents and Democratic Nationalists tilt the vote, leaving the cabinet short of the required majority and reflecting a tense political climate in the 603 West Legislature.

Seoul South Korea National Assembly Syngman Finee Hhe Hhét Liberal Party Pesca

Learn 10 Swim Classes Start July 7

Free Learn to Swim program opens in Canadoha Lake with ten classes for all levels from beginners to adult swimmers. Registration forms are in today's Journal and testing for placement will be held next Wednesday with sessions starting the week of July 12. Health questions should be directed to a family doctor.

Norman Turbell Red Cross National Association of the Redross Canaohta Lake Tarbell Torraan Canadohia Lake Chamber 07 Commerce and Ymca

Cigarette Sales Not Falling Off Across Nation

Associated Press report finds most smokers unchanged in buying after cancer study. In checks across over twenty major cities, 62 of 75 sources saw no change, 15 noted small drops, and 7 reported disturbances with some switching to filtered cigarettes or cigars as concerns linger.

Associated Prea American Cancer Society San Francisco

State banking department issues report on all banks

The State Banking Department today issued a report covering all banks within its jurisdiction, noting the importance of timely publication. The document references banks operating under supervision and sets forth reporting expectations for Wednesday, June 30.

ADK State Bank Befort Farriggurg State Fariking Department Ell State Barksander

Earthquake Devastates Central Philippines Hits Sorsogon

A strong quake struck Luzon causing at least 22 deaths and widespread damage. Sorsogon City reported heavy casualties and total destruction of several structures including a radio station and a cathedral. Extensive property loss and disrupted communications followed.

Amciveux Cee Mantla Philippines Sorsogon Legasp Isagani Abella Gavrison Philippine News Service Luzon Sorabogon Albany Philippine Red Cross Fleld

Evacuation of Red River Delta Completed

French announce the evacuation of five fortified cities and 9000 square miles of southern Red River delta rice land is complete. Forces pull back to Hanoi defenses as Vietminh disruptors are repelled with minimal French casualties. Nam Dinh cotton mill and others abandoned as thousands flee toward Haiphong corridor.

Hanoi Indochina Red River Vietminh Nam Dinh Ninh Binh Phat Dum Lac Quon Thi Binh Sie Phu Ly Haiphong Tolochina

Towns urged to check water supply amid drought

Harrisburg health official warns that drought proves “unfailing springs” can fail and urges municipalities to review water sources. Assistant chief engineer L D Matter cites 66 communities at risk and recommends developing additional underground sources for reliability.

Harrisburg Health Department L. D. Matter Bureau of Sanitary Engineering

Merchants Offer Tickets For Prizes In potato festival

Corry shoppers may request Potato Pastival tickets starting tomorrow at most local stores. Hr Bolter, Cham ber of Commerce secretary, announced the tickets are funded by festival proceeds. Retailers will distribute one ticket per $1 purchase with a cap of 1000 tickets per net purchase and merchandise valued up to $1,000 benefiting the event.

Corry Bolter Chamber of Commerce Ih Beng

Pennsylvania Railroad Ore Train Wreck Affects Traffic

A second Pennsylvanian ore train derailed near Warren causing several cars to derail and blocking Route 6 for hours. Crews cleared wreckage, resumed service, and traffic was diverted by state police. Two lines remained open and the train reassembled after a two hour delay.

Pennsylvania Railroad Pennay Division Buffalo Erle Iccident Warten Piubeitation

Shriners Parade Climax Convention in Atlantic City

Shriners paraded in Atlantic City to climax their annual convention. Frank Land of Kansas City was installed Imperial potentate of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Remmi Arnold of Petersburg, VI, was succeeded as chief by Tand founder of Demolay. Ninety bands and many units joined a lengthy parade amid ceremonies. A serious note mentioned a $100,000 figure.

Atlantic City WN. J Shrinert Washore Frank Land of Kansas City Tand Order of Demolay Remmi L. Arnold Petersburg C. Carlyle Brock Brie Bisa

Rio Grande Back In Banks As Flood Toll Blurs Truth

Rio Grande receded into banks today as floodwaters hide the death toll and widen the missing count. Estimates ranged from 62 dead and 90 to 400 missing, with higher figures from Mexican authorities. President Eisenhower declared the stricken borderland eligible for disaster loans while aid from Red Cross and military teams arrived. Mexican cities Piedras Negras and Nuevo Laredo reported dozens of deaths and stranded families, with aid delays amid protocol and cross-border tensions.

Prew Red Cross Bulgation Army Ana River Piedras Negras Nuevo Laredo Sinter Laredo Tex Gomes United States U. Hi

June weather normal for Corry district report

A monthly weather review by George Mulderick, Weather Bureau observer, notes temperatures in Corry district ranged from 39 to 92 degrees in June. Rain totaled 4.21 inches, with 1.20 inches on June 22, and precipitation occurring on 16 of 30 days, below the 4.79 inch average.

George Mulderick Focal Weather Bureau

Moonshine raid nets 3 arrests near Pittsburgh downtown

Pittsburgh police seized two autos, a 110 gallon still, seven 18 gallon barrels of mash and 120 gallons of moonshine in a raid near downtown. Arrested were Ruby Woods 40 Otis Winstead 44 and John Brown 40 charged with violating state liquor laws.

Nseoclavea Prete Pittshurgh Pittsburgh Vincent Diton Dixon Ruby Woods Otis Winstead John Brown

Israeli Sniper Accusation Amid Mount Zion Clash

Israeli authorities report an Arab sniper killed an Israeli soldier on Mt Zion during a cease fire breach. The Holy City violence enters its third day with 2 dead and 26 wounded as mortars and rifles resurface, prompting UN calls for an unconditional halt.

Associated Press Israel Mt. Zion Intermit Holy Cit Taraeli Yarad Jordan U. N. Mixed Armistics Commission Danlah Vagn Bennike Ataff U.N Puniah Anips

House Voters Narrowly Back Farm Price Support Bill

Washington reports the House defeated an attempt to strike farm price support provisions by voice vote and backed a compromise price support plan for six basic commodities. The vote followed a split over fixed high supports versus administration flexible parity, with leaders predicting formal approval after a standing vote.

Washington Glale Menbera Fenalye Phasry Joe Abate House Robert JD. Harrison Neb Batwann Heselton R-Maso Toto

Korean President Praised by Philadelphia Governor

Governor John Pine praised Syngman Rhee during a visit in Philadelphia noting his anti-communist stance and integrity. The praise came amid a tour of Korea with other governors at President Eisenhower's request. Meanwhile Borg-Warner chairman died in Paris after a long career in the appliance industry.

Philadelphia John 5 Pine Mya United States Itekesom Syngman Rhee Indorteialigt Chicago Chats 5& Dali Borg-Warner Gorp Paris Europe Davis

Peace Pact Ends Guatemalan Civil War Flaring Uprisings

Rebel leader Carlos Castillo Armas and Government Chief Dfego Monzon signed a peace pact to end a two week long civil war. A military junta was named to govern for 15 days with Castillo and Oliva, then a permanent chief to be elected. Observers warned of uprisings outside Guatemala City as peasants were incited by communist maps. The agreement followed a visit by U.S. Ambassador John Pearlsoy to mediate amid tensions and uprisings near Guatemala City and Escalita 30 miles south.

Associated Press San Salvador el Salvador Carlos Castillo Armas Dfego Monzon Guaatemala Col. Castillo Col. Monzon Caatllo Itis Arbens Guatemale Eacalatla Guatemala City Castillo Monzon U.S Guatemala John Pearlsoy

Woman Critical After Erie Stabbing Incident

Florence Novello, 43, was stabbed at 13th and Paxton streets, sustaining a near fatal wound to the jugular. Police say Bernard Robbins, 33, and Albert Learmont, 30, were detained. Robbins may face aggravated assault with intent to kill. Novello is in fair condition at Hamot Hospital.

Erin Jovet Florence Novello Ith Brielv Hamot Hospital Bernard Robina West 11Th Street Albert Learmont East 13Th Street Robins Pallce Robbins

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