26 Jul 1954
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1954
Page
1
The readable portion mentions an acre bed heat land with 28.29 percent and references a location or project near a burg. The fragment lacks clear entities or a coherent event to confirm a complete notice.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning Union and names. lacks coherent event or clear entities suitable for a full summary.
The note from Peiping to Britain's chargé d affaires expressed regret over the Cathay Pacific Skymaster shot down near Hainan Island and offered compensation. The incident left 10 dead including three Americans, with rescue by a U.S. Albatross aircraft near Clark Field, Manila.
Two U S carrier aircraft shot down two Chinese Communist planes that attacked search crews for survivors of a British airliner, with no American casualties. The incident follows the Cathay Pacific airliner crash near the sea. nine dead, eight survived. Leonard Parish of Iowa Park Texas died, with his two sons among the deceased.
President Eisenhower told the 12th World Christian Endeavor Convention that weapons alone cannot secure true peace. He said victory in the cold war requires a global moral force and that governments are foolish while masses seek prosperity and peace.
Fragmentary report notes individuals named Farnes Coyne and a group linked to Oakland district. Details unreadable. article context unclear.
Ground was broken today for the First Church of Christ Scientist at Wayne and East Columbus Avenue. The one story 80 by 70 foot frame structure will include an auditorium for 60, a reading room and an all purpose room. Architect Clement Kirby of Erie designed it and Willie B. Mall of Canedotha Lake will supervise construction. Occupancy is expected by November 1 with total cost about 22500 plus funds from a church trust.
State Police filed a major code violation against Ralph B. Logan 69 for failure to yield in a collision on Route 77 near Riceville Corners. Marian Warner 22 died. ten others injured as two cars collided at Route 71 intersection. Logan remains hospitalized. many others released.
In Lancaster County Court John Meyers and Victor Bauldauf were sentenced to additional terms of four to zero years for escape after pleading guilty. The two men had escaped from Rockford State Penitentiary last Wednesday and were recaptured Saturday on charges including burglary larceny and receiving stolen goods.
State Police say Gerald Host 7 of Tyleraburg in Clavida County will be arrested after a coal truck allegedly crowded Victor Cragg Sr 58 of 30 East Pleasant Street from the road on a curve eight miles west of Youngsville. Mrs Cragg was treated for injuries.
Adlai Stevenson in Alaska denounces right wing Republicans for backing appeasement after the Geneva Indochina settlement. He says the administration failed to fight or negotiate, despite warnings, and warns of a continued slide toward weakness in foreign policy amid talks of retaliation. Stevenson criticizes the administration’s handling and notes Viet Nam partition remains a goal of Communist China. He also remarks on an honorary degree plan at Duquesne University for Cardinal Valert.
The Aero Supply plant celebrated its 88th birthday with an open house drawing 1,600 attendees at Mead Park, a 1,100-strong employee picnic, and a Friday night VFW dance drawing 400 guests. Miss Aero Supply was crowned Maxine McMillan, 21, with twelve contestants in the running. Door prizes included binoculars and radios as gifts, as executives honored long service with tokens and pins for retirees and long-time employees.
Cambridge Springs police reopened the case into Doris Hatch a 22 year old bank teller who vanished after leaving the First National Bank, with a report from engineer Eric Hallond alleging a woman's body seen in Sandam French Creek at Miller's Station near July 27 or 28 1953. State police had previously heard from Robert Leffingwell a Meadville engineer about a possible drowning in French Creek last winter.
Hole Co reports a mixed quarter with net income down from prior year while revenue rose. The company cites higher costs and product mix shifting toward newer lines as factors. Analysts note improved guidance but warn of persistent margin pressure.
U S officials expect French Premier Mendes France to push the European Defense Community vote within weeks. Dulles hopes Paris will back a workable EDC form while denying any Chinese recognition talks. France may recognize Red China later if Beijing honors armistice terms, affecting UN security dynamics. Molotov proposes a Europe wide security system, opposing the EDC. The question remains if France will embrace the plan amid Cold War pressures.
A Chicago report states a second post-mortem by four pathologists concludes Thorne died of natural causes from a lung disease. Coroner Walter E McCarron will receive the findings this week. The deceased, a 20 year old heir to a $2,800,000 fortune, was found June 19 in his apartment with puncture marks and possible intoxication from alcohol, barbiturates, and a toxin. investigators consider possible administration by another person.
Corry Kiwanis Club announced the annual Kiwanis Festival will run from Tuesday through Saturday on Pennsylvania avenue. The event features band concerts, concessions, and a draw for a baby live baby prize. A Friday queen crowning will be by a panel of women. Proceeds benefit the dent al and health fund for underprivileged children.
Washington hosts a White House gathering of military advisers ahead of South Korean President Syngman Rhee. Eisenhower and defense leaders discuss boosting U S aid and equipment, with plans to field 10 to 20 additional divisions for Korea, Japan, Formosa, and the Philippines.
TARRENTUM, Pa. Police arrested Robert Findon after a shooting at his burning home last night. Findon, a 66 year old steelworker, was unconscious from smoke when police arrived. Neighbor Rene Huet, 53, was wounded in the leg and both feet as shots came from Findon’s front door. Fire crews battled a blaze that broke out after the shooting as Findon was carried out.
A cabin cruiser with a crew of two sank off Pittsburgh after a collision with a breakwater. Captain John Brown, a local boatsman, survived the incident with minor injuries while the other sailor remains missing. Coast Guard units searched the area through the night.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.