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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1953
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item mentions a tile number and a partial note about a page. Readable text specific to a numbered tile 121 appears amid damaged newspaper content with no clear event or names to anchor a broader story.
President Eisenhower's influence appears to steer Congress toward endorsing his Red China stance and extending reciprocal trade agreements. Senate moves to approve a narrow U N Not admit stance while House negotiators press a one year trade program extension.
David Jacobonis, a federal prisoner en route to Lewisburg for two 85 year bank robbery terms, escaped from a diner in Berwick after removing handcuffs and slipping outside. He fled but surrendered after officers fired two warnings and faced a roof attempt near by. The incident ended with his recapture. In other news Tarrytown mourns Girl Scouts official Mrs Anne Deeter Rippin, 71, who died last night after a lengthy illness.
Harrisburg area report notes a new law increasing small loan limits to 3000 and extending average loan terms from 18 to 28 months. The measure, signed into law today, aims to ease credit but could raise monthly charges on balances over 100. Local officials and lenders provide cautious forecasts.
Gov John Fine announced a 16 million dollar surplus over two years, trimming a proposed tax package to 118 million dollars. He presented a 1.4 billion dollar budget for 1953, urged a 157 million tax plan, later reduced to 129 million, and finally cut more. He stressed no fixed tax program yet and would work with the Legislature on taxes if asked. The surplus at May 31 stood at 16,590,334 and revenue sources included general tax, corporate taxes, license and liquor profits, and motor license funds.
Washington reports that the Eisenhower administration favors an outright grant of about 700000 tons of wheat to Pakistan. Earlier plans spoke of a loan of one million tons, but informants say 700900 tons may be granted now with 300000 tons potentially available later as grant or loan. The deal equates to roughly 37300000 bushels.
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh launched six weeks of coronation journeys with personal calls in London neighborhoods. They will tour northeast and northwest districts, then attend state banquets at Buckingham Palace. Public celebration followed the Westminster Abbey coronation as crowds cheered through rain and night-time parades.
Washington reports Amos J. Peaslee of Clarksboro New Jersey was nominated by President Eisenhower to be ambassador to Australia. The White House accepted the resignation of Pete Jarman, current ambassador and former Democratic senator from Alabama. Peaslee, born March 24 1887, Swarthmore and Columbia Law alumnus, served as a World War I Army major and World War II Coast Guard commander. He also worked as a campaign adviser for Harold E. Stassen in 1948.
Pittsburgh report notes a two day walkout by United Steelworkers at U S Steel Irvin Works ending with an agreement to file grievances through regular channels. Company says no grievances filed under contract and no dismissals during the halt. Talks to resume tomorrow.
A steel workers slowdown struck Corry Area High School construction, halting footing pouring and delaying the building. Officials say the delay stems from union wage disputes and a contractor’s contracts, with crews still arriving but skilled labor scarce.
Corry High School graduates Charles Dominessey Malcolm V Dearing and Jack Raymond win multiple college scholarships. Dominessey receives the Paul W Jones Pharmacy scholarship at the University of Buffalo worth 650 per year. Dearing earns a Case Institute of Technology award and Thiel College grant totaling 800 plus 406 later. Raymond wins a 609 scholarship to Washington and Jefferson College. Other awards will be announced at Commencement Expresses tonight.
About 1200 striking miners at Vest No 6 mine of Jones and Lavehin Steel Corp returned to work today while 1800 others at No 4 mine stayed off. The strikes began Monday to protest furloughing 480 men. Fly-offs, due to overproduction, were approved by the United Mine Workers Union.
The article reports on the nine day recess of armistice talks between United Nations and Korean negotiators, noting Allied proposals and ongoing public and private sessions aimed at resuming talks. It mentions the challenge of 48,600 Allied captives refusing repatriation and the cautious pace of negotiations at Panmunjom.
Ownership of Thy Cab Co, run by Al Xander in the city, passed to Floyd Hammond after final auction details. Hammond said plans include expanding services, with safety and public utility certificates noted, as legal actions continue with Snap-Tile Corp. and related parties.
A Washington bound bond passenger train derailed in Manassas Virginia killing the engineer and fireman of the Southern Railway engine. Ten passengers were shaken. the locomotive ploughed into a string of Telacare cars. A passerby saw the train in time and alerted others.
An OCR fragment describes a London sale of stamps and trinkets with packed crowds and envelopes. It also reports a Beaver County murder case where Kathrine Smithko was not indicted for murder or adultery. the father Zigmond Bankowski faced no similar charge. further details are unreadable.
Sisters of Mercy Convent reported a $700 theft after an early morning break-in. Guards found no signs of forced entry as several sisters were away, and the money appeared hidden among several purses. Police believe the thief was familiar with the building and the day’s routine.
Reported delays in revising Taft Hartley amendments as lawmakers struggle to secure support. Republicans fear protracted talks may push action to next year or later. House members show little drive for substantive draft changes amid intra party tensions and procedural holds.
Secretary Stevens told Senate Appropriations Subcommittee the Army posts in the Washington Indiantown Gap area have already been shut down or are being closed under the Eisenhower administration military funds.
James R. Burd, 47, of Sixth street, faces assault and battery charges after his wife, hospitalized with injuries, alleged a beating. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Alderman Me Cobbett. bond set at 8,000. Hearing adjourned to later date as both sides prepare. Mrs Buell alleges a chicken rage incident preceded the injuries. she will be represented by Maurice Coughlin and the defendant by William Peiffer.
Corry residents donated 118 pints of blood during a Red Cross bloodmobile visit. Walk-ins surpassed appointments, and only three people were rejected for medical reasons. A transmission error led to date confusion, but turnout remained strong despite some no-shows.
In eastern Korea heavy fighting erupts as South Korean infantry and allied tanks assault Red positions at Luke's Castle. Dawn reveals the last Red driven from the hill amid nightlong close combat. Casualties reported on both sides with heavy losses for Communist troops. The North Korean attack wave is met by Sabre jet strikes and American air support.
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