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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1953
Page
1
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Negotiations between United Nations and Communist forces to shape a Korean Armistice resume at Panmunjom amid South Korean pressure. Rhee demands concrete American terms, while U N officials note only routine liaison. Truce talks, recessed June 20, face deadlock and cautious optimism from allied liaison officers.
Washington six airlines ranted their 17 000 mechanical employees a 1 hour wage increase today. The agreement between Capital, Eastern, National, Northwest, TWA, United Airlines and the International Association of Machinists ends a negotiation that stretched since April and included three brief walkouts by union members. A natural gas coin was reported in St Louis by accident.
The article notes office manager concerns over replacements in job turnover at Ald Fruit Harvest and foresees a slight spurt. It cites state employment data from May to June showing unemployment claims rising from 96 to 119 and 395 to 451, with 74 placements and 260 job applications.
Associated Press reports East Berlin ends the Tron Curtain allowing travel into the Russian sector for the first time since widespread rioting began. Strikes across Jena Magdeburg Leipzig Halle Brandenburg Dresden slow production as workers demand releases. Refugees say martial law remains lifted outside Berlin but curfews persist in Halle.
Washington Republicans led by Chairman Reed condemn the Ways and Means Committee as a rubber stamp for executive policy opposing an extended excess profits tax. Reps Jenkins and Maon join, warning recession risks and economic harm if the tax extension stands. The panel had voted 16 to 9 to approve Eisenhower's proposal to extend the excess profits tax for five months.
American infantrymen repelled multiple Chinese assaults at Arrowhead Ridge and Porkehoy Hill as 8th Army and allied forces hammered back with artillery and flamethrowers. About 1,000 Chinese attacked northwest of Porkehoy Hill, while other clashes occurred near Berlin and East Berlin fronts. Casualty and exact strength figures were reported as heavy, with thousands killed or wounded on both sides.
The House considers a bill to strip local communities of the power to levy amusement taxes on movie theatres. The measure, backed by Rep. Wilmer Waterhouse and Rep. H C Andrews, would exempt Philadelphia and seek Allegheny County inclusion, arguing it would help theatres facing closures amid a combined tax load. The bill anticipates debate and would alter district tax structures impacting school funding from amusements.
Ely residents express general approval for a sewage treatment project while weighing bond financing. The council considers a 22 year bond issue of 165,000 with no immediate government aid, amid concerns over city finances and unemployment impacts.
Three Navy officers were wounded in a Red fire incident off the east coast. Capt. Jack W. Maginnis of Alexandria Virginia, commander of Destroyer Squadron 24, was struck in the left leg and shoulder while directing a strike from the destroyer Irwin. Ens. Peter Burke of New London Connecticut and Sedman Richird Donk Pliskaner of Pilishyreh were also injured. All three were in stable condition.
Police say two men George Gusperic 26 and Robert B Lutz 19 are sought by authorities in five states linked to a fatal shooting. No charges yet against Marion Ketter 2, believed to have accompanied them. Canadian authorities notified after relatives indicated a Chanaian vacation.
British Foreign Secretary Lord Salisbury arrived in New York en route to Washington for a Western Hemisphere conference. He said Bermuda matters would be discussed later and that the meeting would not yield final decisions. He stressed progress on Germany policy and intended to review international developments at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization gathering.
Speculation spread that Tehran and Moscow may reach a nonaggression agreement. Report cites Prime Minister Mossadegh and Iran’s political climate as influencing factors amid regional tensions and Communist influence concerns.
A community effort raised 1267 dollars for a Seeing Eye dog fund. Local donors including Miss Gladys Cyn and residents from Kusk Street contributed through fundraising led by Tibben Virl and a Danefield organizer.
The Deep Well drillers in Il dred Township Ware Cowity report slow progress due to casing and tool losses. They have reached 4 780 feet in about a week and expect to reach 5 000 feet in two weeks, hoping to strike pressure and improve output.
Harrisburg Rep George A Goodling of Yorks County declares farm machinery is definitely taxed under the 1 percent sales tax after a House action. He cites re checks showing exemptions were removed and the tax applies despite state newspaper reports.
Connors, a Pittsburgh resident and former treasurer of Jones and Laughlin Steel’s Hazelwood Employees Federal Credit Union, pleaded guilty to embezzling 584 dollars. He received three one year suspended sentences and three years probation after repaying the funds.
Harrisburg report shows the House, with Republican votes, passing a one per cent sales tax bill and sending it to the Senate. Debate centers on exemptions for clothes, shoes, and meals with a tentative vote date for final action and potential start date of September 1. The measure aims to raise about 2 million in revenue over two years, with broader tax discussions and reappointment plans also in play.
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