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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1953
Page
1
Fragmentary ad copy appears from a Brown classified item offering a 79 foot sander and various equipment on a street address with a postbox and July date, plus a phone contact. Details are garbled, but indicate a paid political or rental notice with incomplete identifiers and location hints.
Babson analyzes city taxes and rising costs, arguing growth can raise revenue without higher rates. He critiques public wages and welfare aid, noting tax burdens fall unevenly as cities expand. The column hints at broader civic finance debates and local government strains.
Allied and South Korean forces clash with Chinese troops along the Kum Song bulge. U S 45th Infantry and ROK divisions repel several red attacks near Christmas Hill as air forces strike and strafing runs continue. Tanks and artillery support the counteroffensive amid high casualties and heavy bombardment.
Titusville reports a three year old boy, Larry Brown, drowned in a shallow creek near Athens Township while playing with sister Rhonda and cousin Nancy. Rescue attempts lasted 55 minutes at Titusville Hospital before doctors declared the boy dead. Coroner Dr M Lone listed death as due to drowning in Muddy Creek near the family home.
Elty Connell will learn next Monday night how state officials view Council’s refusal to continue with a sewage treatment plant project after cost estimates exceed 1 100 000. J W Harvey, district engineer of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, requested permission to appear before Council in a letter to City Engineer Don Williams. The city’s stand, that the time is inopportune due to rising interest rates and high construction costs, led to halting planning. The Municipal Authority had planned a 660 000 bond issue but took no forward stance, leaving questions about steps the state might take to force the project.
Provincial police report the remains of one of three Pennsylvania hunters missing in Gaspe wilderness have been found about 89 miles west of Gaspe. Eugene H. Lindsey, 40, is identified. his son Richard, 17, and Fred Clanr, 20, from Holidaysburg, Pa, are missing and unlikely to be alive. The discovery ends a three week search after plane and ground teams combed rugged bush for clues.
Workers at the Corry Jamestown plant began a planned paid vacation period at the close of yesterday. The lull will span the coming two weeks with the plant to be closed during that time. Manufacturing operations resume around August 3.
A sweltering heatwave gripped Pittsburgh causing hospitals to report strain and patients seeking relief. The heat worsened conditions across the city with residents struggling to cope as temperatures remained high and utilities strained.
Governor John Fine signed two measures banning an equipment tax on machinery and personal property, with exemptions for real estate assessments. The bills, backed by Sen. Milwhy and Rep. Waterhouse, curtail taxes in western counties and major cities, while Philadelphia and Pittsburgh face no change. Supporters say the move will spur industrial investment and enable local governments to adjust classifications. The late objections cited potential inconsistencies and the effect on taxable assessments across counties.
Harrisburg The Senate Judiciary General Committee scheduled a vote for Monday or Tuesday on the administrations fair employment practices legislation. Chairman John M Walker said the bill would receive full consideration despite a history of inaction. Senate president pro tempore Taylor questioned the bill’s prospects and suggested referral to another committee.
In Erie County court F Bell pleads not guilty to burglary charges. The judge sets bonds and cautions on custody while the case proceeds. The incident involved a window breach and possession of burglary tools, with further testimony and identification expected at subsequent hearings.
A large barn with two silos and a shed on John Anderson’s farm near the Pennsylvania line burned, losing 60 tons of hay and other equipment. Firefighters from Sugar Grove and county departments battled the blaze, with no help needed for people injured as the farmer moved animals to safety.
A wildfire in the Moosic Lake area ten miles east of here burned about 1200 acres of brush and timber before crews of more than 40 hours containment. Fire started Thursday. 8 degree heat and continuing dry weather threaten more blazes, says senior forest fire warden John Wargo.
A wartime truce discussion is delayed to tonight amid fierce hostilities in Korea. US officials, including Secretary of State Dulles, say a longer pause may affect chances for a quick settlement while North Korea and Chinese allies push for terms. State Department and UN spokesmen warn against further delays and emphasize readiness for escalation.
In a two-vehicle collision east of Weyeauld New York, Arthur Buell suffers probable skull fracture and deep lacerations, and Heine Wiser and another passenger receive facial and bodily injuries. Charles Pyraliom escapes unharmed. Mrs Gibas Siemsk and Mildred Gibas aided at the scene. State Police continued partial investigation as crash vehicles were removed.
Epsom Derby winner Pingis or Pings takes the Ascot event. Ridden by Sir Gerton Richards, the horse beat Queen Elizabeth's Aureole with rider W. Carr in a tight finish.
Fundraiser for Olin Bracken field bleachers reports total of $1,549.54 with more gifts expected to finish payment. Principal contributions include $597.80 from last week’s tap sale and $395.28 from business places, plants and labor groups, supporting permanent seating and field improvements.
Fran Carpenter, 34, of 714 West Main Street was arrested after a reported beating of his wife at the Center and Washington streets intersection. He was fined for drunkenness and disorderly conduct but, upon default, was committed to Brie Gousty jail for 60 days. A prior arrest on June 29 cited beating one of four children. The case followed a complaint and a warrant issued earlier. Carpenter was scouted on a city street and taken into custody.
A Marine cargo plane departing Whitlie Field crashed on a Florida farm killing 41 people, including young Naval Reservists and crew. Survivors were rushed to Whiting Field Hospital as the wreckage smoldered and a barn burned, with Navy rescue teams sifting through the night for victims.
The Senate Appropriations Committee backs a 34.51 billion dollar bill to fund Air Force, Army, and Navy for the new fiscal year starting July 1, topping the House total by 77 million. The package preserves billions from earlier budgets despite political pushback and awaits Senate approval.
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