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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1954
Page
4
The 1954 job market shows college graduates well positioned but cautious outlooks persist. Secretary Mitchell in a May letter urged optimism for new grads while acknowledging tougher competition for high school entrants and advising continued study or accepting lower salaries for valuable experience.
Mitchell notes confidence in college graduate hiring supported by a Northwestern National Life survey of 128 institutions. About 68 schools report demand similar to 1953 with 38 showing gains, while 22 see fewer openings. University of Maine seniors report job hunting due to indifference and goals, yet manpower shortages may push employers to hire more.
Tehran reports that a member of parliament accuses government officials of large scale corruption. He alleges peddling of 66 million dollars worth of rationed sugar to black marketeers and customs loot of 1 million dollars in goods from a warehouse on May 20.
Twenty years ago Corry suffered a major blaze that destroyed the Realty building on the northeast corner of Washington and Center streets and the neighboring frame structure. Loss nears 40 000 with several businesses wiped out including Washington Lunch and Brown Insurance Agency. The fire prompted city officials to report extensive property damage and disruption in the business district.
Beullish County youth connected with a new jalopy struck Paul Spinks of Erle, killing him in the street. The defendant was released from county jail on $2000 bail after Beck's parents posted property on B.D. 6, Menville, for appearance at the September court term.
A quiz asks seven questions on national and international topics including Eisenhower legislation Viet Nam trade act auto dealer stocks oldest U S college McCarthy WWII service and automation. Answers appear on the Classified page for readers to check.
Franklin State Police reported Dr. Willis B. McClelland aged 47 killed himself in his car in Oakland Township. He was found Saturday afternoon about 1 30 by carbon monoxide fumes with a hose attached to the exhaust and leading through a rear window. Police indicate he timed the motor ignition after connecting the hose.
Police indicated a likely death occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning. No suicide notes were found, but investigators were piecing together a shredded letter. Dr Maurice Dinberg Venango County coroner joined police and issued a verdict of death.
The West Branch Iowa birthplace of former President Herbert Hoover is being preserved as a memorial. Dr McClelland had practiced in Franklin and Cochranton.
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