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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1954
Page
1
A garbled report notes Corry comparing clock settings and city timepieces as Seide Rein adjusts local measures. The fragment hints at time standard changes and public attention to clocks.
The junta presses murder and misgovernment charges against ousted Guatemalan President Jacobo Arbenz Guzman. A tribunal bones in on the 1949 assassination of rival Francisco Javier Arana as Arbenz faces fresh probes into loot and alleged treachery while a missing million dollars inquiry unfolds.
The car traveling at high speed plunged into a 225 foot ravine on Embank Hill road four miles north of Union City. Driver Ray Estes 34 of Union City and passenger Ted Ormsbee 34 of Waterford escaped with injuries. Estes was hospitalized with severe injuries. Ormsbee had a facial laceration and was treated and released. State Police investigated delays in responding. The car was a total loss.
Reds strike toward a French post in Indochina as Vietminh forces push to seal off the base and interrupt supply lines, key action reported by the Associated Press from Banot.
A meeting of 16 residents near the West Washington street school rejected allowing Cory Instrument Co to establish its Bird A Clock plant in the unused building. Six of 20 nearby owners objected within 300 feet, while some supporters urged temporary leasing to start production.
Investigators seek cause after a Thunderjet jet from Tinker Field crashes into a dented area near Kansas City. Four die including pilot 2nd Lt John H Kapelese. three residents injured or displaced as flames engulf two houses and a car lot damage ensues. The jet, delivered to the Air Force, narrowly missed a nine story building before wrecking in the fire.
Four Puerto Rican assailants who shot at the House of Representatives on March 1 and wounded five members received maximum prison terms of up to 75 years. Lolita Lebron led the group with a 10 year eight month to 50 year sentence. three male co defendants drew 25 to 70 year terms. Judge Holtzoff called the act dastardly and warned the men they could have faced death. The defendants, from New York City, argued they staged a demonstration for Puerto Rican independence. They pledged appeals as they were led away.
An ex Corry area executive, Mr Shotzbarger, resigns from the State MICA after seven years with the North West District and two years on the state staff. He leaves August 1 to become secretary of New York's first district, newly established there.
A joint plan by the Corry MCA and Chamber of Commerce Recreation Committee announced a two week program at Marcressan Beach Canadohty Lake. It offers transportation supervision swimming facilities and instruction for ages 8 18 with fees of 3 for beginners and 2 for swimmers.
Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov rejoined the Indochina talks in Geneva. A rival pledged a renewed push for a cease fire in the war that has devastated the French Far East for eight years. Other major diplomats were expected to follow.
The State Public Utility Commission authorized the consolidation of 14 electric companies serving about 4,500 customers in Crawford County. The new utility, led by Harley D. Carpenter of Meadville, will be named the Carpenter Light and Power Co.
A one page report from the Tax Study Committee of the Chamber of Commerce was submitted to City Council for study and possible action. The survey by HR Elwin Bley compares current treasurer procedures with recommended practices and suggests a $7825 investment to fund two new billing machines and a frosted counter for tax payments plus desks costing 132. The report notes the treasurer's office would be moved to the mayor’s office across the hall in the Municipal building.
Miami police question over 30 men and hold seven as homicide detectives pursue the kidnap murder of Judith Ann Roberts. The blue eyed eight year old was found beaten and strangled near South Bayshore Drive after being taken from her grandparents’ home. Investigators describe a door left unlocked and a possible suspect seen in a bar, while FBI involvement is denied.
Detailing of a nine point pact between Bethlehem Steel Co and the United Steel Workers was discussed in New York yesterday. Daniel C. Mills led the union side and Joseph P. Molony headed the company group. Molony said the agreement signed last Wednesday aimed to avoid strike threats by addressing minority and other issues.
A late night blaze at Driftwood Manor, a one story frame restaurant and concession stand at Presque Tale Park, caused about $16,000 in losses. Firemen battled the unknown origin fire, with the state owning the building and the Majeroni brothers, Robert and Ted, named among proprietors.
The owners Yendhake and Romeo Marchi El announce the formal opening of a new drug store at Main and South Center, delayed due to late shipments. The store now offers hospital supplies, biologicals, cosmetics, greeting cards, photo supplies and prescriptions, with a prize drawing planned for 8 pm Saturday including a portable radio and other gifts.
President Eisenhower named a three member fact finding board led by Thomas Keith Glennan to investigate the 4500 worker walkout at the Oak Ridge Tennessee and Paducah Kentucky atomic energy plants. The board begins immediately and must report by July 20, with a court order possible to halt the strike after the report.
Band leader Xavier Cugat announced yesterday that Ava Gaurdner will wed a Spaniard who fought her bull in a noted Madrid encounter. The couple emerged from Queen Mary to begin a five week European vacation with Cugat confirming the plan.
Rep Abernathy of Minnesota claims Republicans faced intense pressure and disciplinary actions from party offices to oppose a flexible price support plan for basic crops. The House approved an amendment 229 to 170, allowing 84 to 90 percent of parity. President Eisenhower hailed the vote as a great victory for the administration.
Australian Prime Minister Menzies said there is no change in Australia’s stance against admitting Communist China to the United Nations. He reiterated his earlier position, refusing to discuss recognition while engaged in current policy debates.
Washington demands the immediate return of seven American soldiers reportedly kidnaped near the German town of Baernau. The note to Prague cites border patrol arrest and Czech accusations of espionage while officials say the men were on leave and may have crossed by mistake.
Two young AWOL soldiers pled guilty to burglarizing a service station and attempting a hold up. Pvt Donald L Free 15 of Hollywood Florida and Pvt Phillip B Deidley 7 of Kannapolis NC appeared before Justice Hy Bilvertorn at Conneaut Lake. They admitted robbing Rows Service Station Vernon Township near Meadville and trying to hold up Pred Shearer’s station in Springs. Shearer suffered head cuts during the botched robbery. They are charged with armed robbery burglary and assault. They were jailed without bond awaiting sentencing.
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