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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1954

Page

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Youth Slain Trying to Commandeer Airliner

A 16 year old Raymond Kuchenmeister Jr. boarded an American Airlines DC6 at Cleveland Hopkins Airport and, wielding a broken unloaded 38 Caliber revolver, demanded to fly to Mexico. Pilot Capt. Bonnell shot him after the youth escalated the confrontation. the boy died later from hip and chest wounds. The family described him as frustrated and bitter about being too big for a child and too young for a man’s work.

Associated Press Cleveland American Airlines Cleveland Hopkins Wllam F. Bonnell Mexico Raymond A. Kuchenmeister Jr St. Louis Port Worth Tex Mexico City Bonnell Tmp Donald Parma Ruth Kuchenmeister Montana

Senate Agriculture Committee Votes on Dairy Price Parity Plan

Washington The Senate Agriculture Committee voted on dairy price parity proposals for next September 1 to August 31. The measures set parity at 33 percent for certain products and 3 percent for others, with adjustments aimed at balancing supply and demand amid concerns over production.

Pease Washington Senate Agriculure Brevetery Benton

Allied police boat shot at on Han River patrol in Korea

U N command reported gunfire as an Allied police boat grounded on a sandbar during a routine patrol in the Han River near Munsan. Rear Admiral Brittain accused Communist forces of violating the armistice defining the DMZ and patrol zones. No confirmed casualties or number of shots were released.

Associated Press Munsan Korea Han River U. N. Command U.N Adm T. B. Brittain Brittain

Kerr Faces Runoff in Oklahoma Senate Race

Oklahoma City reports Senator Robert Kerr leads the Democratic field but fails to clear 50 percent, forcing a runoff with former Gov. Roy Turner. Turner’s tally trails Kerr by about 10,000 votes after 3420 of 9155 precincts. nearby candidates include Raymond von Madill and Oklahoma City attorney William Coe. Martial law was imposed in five counties due to election law concerns, with no major incidents.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Robert 5. Kerr D-Olda Roy J. Turner Okla Home U. S. Senate Raymond von Madill William ©. Coe Homa Gary Willie E. Murray Johnston Murray Murray Kerr Turner Requoyah Oklahoma Carl Albert Tom Steed John Jarman Sth Victor Wickersham Page Belcher Ed Edmondson U. S Senate Raymond H. Fields Guyman Fred M. Mack

City council weighs sewer rate changes to cover bond

In a July meeting the City Council discussed reforms to sewer charges aimed at reducing inequities. The plan, developed by Councilmen Abbey and Brown, lowers rates for small businesses and tenants, introduces householded rates for rooming houses, rebates for apartment owners with vacant units, and a mixed residential commercial billing approach. The proposal aims to drop revenue from 4000 to 5000 dollars annually, with bond payments due twice yearly for 20 to 30 years. state aid of about 12000 could begin mid-1956 if the plant operates by December next year. The council will decide at the July 19 meeting after further review.

Guy Abbey Roger Brown Colncil Tfg

Culligan Names Local Manager Robert Sullivan

Robert Sullivan of 180 Wright Street is named district sales manager for Culligan Bott Water Service of Warren. The firm plans to establish a local office in the business district and to serve a district from Corry to Warren and Sherman to Titusville. Sullivan, a longtime local resident, recently resigned from a prior position with the soft throwgh deposita, with the note noting the tank unit passes through until Friday.

Robert Sullivan Wright Atrtet Culligan Bott Water Service Warren My. Sullivan Corry Erie Sherman Titusville

Diem Opposes French Withdrawal from Red River Delta

Premier Ngo Dinh Diem rejected the French withdrawal from southern Red River Delta as final and demanded its return to Viet Nam governance. He warned the move failed to meet his demand for reoccupation of about 2,500 square miles as Viet Nam braces for potential partition at Geneva. A Geneva source said French and Vietminh officers had agreed in principle to partition at the 17th parallel, with Hanoi and Haiphong initially retained by the French.

Saigon Indochina Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Red River Diem Hanoi Haiphong Diema Geneva Mee Thors

Gas Company Changes Bills in Corry district notices

The Pennsylvania Gas Company mails letters to Corry customers announcing daily billing. Local manager L L Noble says bills will be issued soon after meter reads and due dates will vary by district. Customers still have 10 days to pay at net amount. check July bill for due date.

Corry Pennsylvania Gas Company L. L. Noble Noble

Two Face Deportation for Red Atrocities

Pittsburgh report states union organizer James Allan McNeil, 50, a former Hollywood screenwriter now an organizer for the United Electrical Workers, was ordered deported for lacking a valid visa since entering in 1937 after the Spanish Civil War. McNeil has 10 days to appeal. Also notes Mark Terzic, a rooming house proprietor, had an appeal denied. Terzic arrived from Canada in 1953 and allegedly belonged to a Communist party from 1944 to 1950. Matt Cyetic, former FBI undercover agent, testified Terzic was a Communist party member.

Ameriain Frese Pittsburgh James Allan McNeil Hollywood United Electrical Workers U.S. Immeta and Naturalization Edward P. Emanubl McNeil Board of Sneigration Mark Tersic Frons Sm Arder Deport eeeSee Terzic Canada Matt Cyetic FBI Tersio Wax

President Eisenhower Opposes Red China Admission to UN

President Dwight D. Eisenhower denounces admitting Red China to the United Nations and questions pulling U.S. forces from the Security Council agenda. He doubts Congress would back automatic withdrawal while noting most Americans oppose Red China entry under current conditions. Senator Knowland urged a recall of Congress to address the issue before any decision.

Washington Tienhower China Peiping United States Eisenhower Congress U.N World Organization Knowland Calif Nadox Elsenhower U. N Howland

Meeting Set On Zoning Appeal In Corry

A zoning appeal meeting is planned by the Corry Chamber of Commerce to discuss Corry Instrument Company plans for the West Washington Street School building. Attendance is limited to property owners nearby. Owners of the Sodaum bid to buy the building and explain plans to use it for light manufacturing, amid objections from some locals.

Corry Instrument Company Washington Street For & O'Closire Corry Chamber of Commerce E. F. Bottes Scanlon Hubert Vaughn Camden Ruler Sodaum Bates Chamber Corry

Churchill to Report on Washington Talks

London reports say Prime Minister Churchill conferred with President Eisenhower on eight policy differences and prepared a joint statement. Secretary Eden aided in formulating speaking points as Britain and the United States planned actions on West Germany arms and related security issues.

Churchill Washington London Chinahill Tedey Mike House of Commons Eisenhown Anthony Fdens Uafi West Germany

Two AWOL soldiers captured after police chase

A three day crime spree by two AWOL teenage soldiers ended when Sgt Theodore A Hubley of the Tocal barrack halted their car on a roadside near Spartanburg at 7 40. The youths Donald L Fras 11 of Hollywood Florida and Phillips Dudley 1% of Kannapolis surrendered near Hohoes tavern Route 277 after a Meadville police radio tip. The pair are held in Crawford County Vail at Meadville.

Orry Hoho'a Hubley Meadville Corey

Two State Policemen Promoted After Return From Vacation

A veteran officer Bgt. Theodore Hubley, 23 years in the State Police, was promoted to sergeant upon returning to work. Fellow officers William Irwin, Union Street, and Free, Mendville, also advanced after transfers and service at barracks and headquarters. Police linked the suspects to crimes from Cambridge Springs to Meadville, with the trio admitting travel from Fort Jackson and Kannapolis before the Meadville burglary and a later attempted holdup. Continued on Page Three.

Bgt Theodore Hubley Hubley Parmacks Alto Willam Irwin Union Street Irwin Lawsence Park State Police Columbus Free Mendville Florida Jack Bigier Bigier Neeing Hittingtoa Dudley Cambridge Springs Bigler Ret Mubley Corry Rew Meadville Fort Jackson 5. C Kannapolis James Howard Pree Rmney

Four Killed In Jet Crash Near Downtown Kansas City

An Air Force jet crashed just outside Kansas City downtown. An unofficial report says four persons were killed including the pilot. Two people were taken to Providence Hospital with burns and shock. Searching parties probe debris for additional bodies.

Amoctated Preas Kansas City Kan Air Force Providence Hospital

Coroner probes Thorne death in Poisoning claim list

Chicago authorities report coroner's jury examining the death of Montgomery Ward Thorne, 20, heir to a multimillion mail order fortune. Dr. Harry Leon testified possible poisoning. barbiturate and alkaloid traces with alcohol and morphine were found. Questions focus on mother son relationship, alcoholism, residence, will changes, and potential blackmail. Thorne's mother testified amid a tense courtroom scene.

Prean Chicago Montgomery Ward Thorne Harry Leon Leon Corol Wallace McCarron de. M. A. Camp Thorne Marton ‘Thorne Maureen Ragen Alenning Flancen

GOP Chiefs Tout Congress Progress On Eisenhower Plan

Senate Majority Leader Knowland and House Speaker Martin praised congressional action after meeting with President Eisenhower. They forecast final action this month on what they called one of the most constructive programs, citing the farm bill passage in the House and the Senate tax bill last week as signals of momentum.

GOP Congress Washington White House Senate Knowland Calif House Martin Mass Eisenhower Wice Mar ‘Tin

Nationwide FBI hunts kidnapper after Florida murder

In Miami Florida Judith Ann Roberts a five year old daughter of a Baltimore attorney was kidnapped from her grandparents home and found murdered in a Bayshore Drive area near Biscayne Bay. FBI ordered a statewide search as officers investigated the brutal crime and possible ransom motive.

Associated Brees Miami Fla Judith Ann Roberts Baltimore Ttle Bayshore Drive Whore of Biscayne Bay Ben Sheppard Sheriff's Office Bhirley Roberts Roberta Harry Rosenberg I. J. Whitman Charles Sapp Ransot Mra. Roberts James Campaigo Maryland Howe of Delegates My. Vy Federal Bureau of Investiga~tion Eck Ing Florida FBT Maryland Roberts Hosenberg Irving

Negotiations on return of seven US soldiers stalled

Heidelberg Germany U S Army says talks are under way in Washington with the State Department over the return of seven American soldiers held by Czech authorities. The soldiers, on leave, were arrested near the Bavarian border while strolling near the frontier following a border incident. Czech guards advised that the Americans had been taken in exchange for three Czech refugees who fled to West Germany recently.

Frei Heidelberg Germany U. B Army State Department Washington Baernatt Cresh West ‘Germany

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