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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1953
Page
1
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More than 350000 employees of U S Steel and four major steel producers began earning 8.5 cents more per hour as unions signed a wage settlement. Bethlehem Steel Republic Steel Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Jones and Laughlin followed, effective immediately, with potential inflation concerns cited by observers and officials including David J McDonald and John A Stephens.
A.P. reports Leonid Melnikov, Ukrainian Communist Party first secretary since 1949, has been ousted by a Ukrainian Central Committee communique in Kiev. A. T. Kyrichenko to succeed. The party cites leadership faults and policy errors as reasons. The move signals possible shifts in Moscow’s policy toward Ukraine.
Three people were injured slightly in a two story brick business and apartment building fire in Erie. The blaze caused about 25000 in damage and driven fourteen residents from the second floor apartments. Fire fighters Charles Logsie Carl Krupenski and A Neweren were treated for burn injuries.
Berlin report says the Red Army acknowledged errors in extending communism to East Germany. The Taegliche Rundschau editorial claims the former Control Commission should share responsibility for failures, as East German communists follow Moscow’s lead and aim to shape Western opinion.
Chicago police fear West Side Republican State Representative Clem Graver was slain by abductors after being seized near his home Thursday night. Graver, 53, was dragged from his garage in front of his wife and four others. search teams pressed on with no sign of him, with police stating they expect a fatal outcome.
Pittsburg veteran Robert W. Talbot faces murder charges for a September 27 killing in South Korea. His Air Force defense team asks Secretary of the Air Force to have the case returned to the United States. They contend the appointed officers lack qualifications and have not tried the case previously.
Justice Jackson will hear a new plea for a stay of execution for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, condemned atom spies. The appeal cites clemency requests from Urey and others abroad now pressing Eisenhower. The couple, in Sing Sing's death house, face the electric chair next Thursday for passing atomic secrets to Russia.
Washington demands Russia state what independence terms it prefers for Austria. The United States Britain and France published notes calling Moscow to honor the postwar pledge after nearly a decade since promised freedom and eight years since World War I ended.
Dr Albert Johnston a 62 year old radiologist at Elliot Community Hospital in Keene New Hampshire says he will not fight the trustees request for resignation. He cites overwork and duty keeping him at the hospital and notes his race influenced the move. Johnston and his wife are Keene residents since 1940.
GigAL power construction contractors will have bids opened next Monday night by Covey Municipal Authority and Giy Council for a half million dollar sewage treatment plant project. Bidders include Keystone Constructions Myatville Fred Ewing Inc Corry Freeman and Jones Ind Cleveland Jack Lavoste Cleveland J Hf Murnane Cleveland Paul L Britten Linesville H Pratt Co Evie Sanctis Construction Co Pittsburgh. The authority may delay contract award after reviewing bids and will study them before notifying the chosen contractor. A third Monday meeting with Counsel is scheduled after the joint session.
Titusville police nabbed Bruce Wis on a $20200 burglary charge tied to a cache from a metal dinner pail in a West Spruce Street home. Erie County jail held him pending trial on related charges after arraignment in Meadville. Franklin State Police and district attorney aided the lengthy investigation.
Russian authorities informed U S officials that an American named only as Mr Bugask from Pennsylvania was arrested yesterday at the East German border town of Frankfurt on Oder while traveling illegally by rail to Poland.
Five thousand people attend a week long Columbus festival parade with fire companies from Western Pennsylvania and New York joining the festivities. Rain briefly interrupts but crowds remain as prizes are awarded at the end of the event including Best Drum and Bugle Corps and Best Band with recipients from Busti Pleasant Town and others.
In Pittsburgh a 41 year old welder, his mother, and his three children were found shot dead in their home. The rifle was found in Halliday’s bedroom near his body. Victims William Halliday, 9 year old Wil lis t, 1, Margaret 3, and mother Margaret Halliday 60. Motive linked to marriage, a note accuses Mrs Funk and Madalyn. Detective Inspector Adam Gessler identified the dead and stated the family had been dead about 40 hours.
Local draft board announces induction date for Corry, Union City, Manville, Waterford and surrounding areas. Recruits listed include Corry Charles Macher and Robert Fost, Union City Kenneth Foy Theron Barll, Manville James McLaughlin, Waterford Samuel Faulhaber, and others.
A large trust from the late A. J. Buss will fund the Corry YMCA within a year or two once legal details are completed. Corry area bank and company trustees will notify the YMCA Advisory Board of the exact amount, with unofficial estimates ranging from 110,000 to 220,000 after expenses. The trust’s trustee will account and seek court order to transfer cash and assets to the YMCA, including a home in Mytown and stock certificates. The late Buss moved from Corry years ago, with his former associates and ventures noted in Hast Fain Street and quality grocery ties in Jamestown area, shaping a long community influence.
Reports say a ceasefire may be agreed next week as Armistice details remain. Across Korea violent anti armistice protests erupt in South Korea while two teams at Panmunjom work to finalize remaining terms. Observers expect full truce delegations to assemble by Sunday or Monday unless new obstacles arise.
The Flag Day program to honor the American occasion was announced by the committee. Citizens are invited to attend a ceremony in City Park unless rain forces the event to the auditorium. The hourlong program features a Overture by the North East Band, pledge by J David Walsh, remarks by James P Sullivan, welcome by Mayor Fred Kiley, Flag Day address by Judge Samuel Roberts, and musical selections.
Firefighters reported a car fire on West South Street at dawn causing about 700 dollars in damage. The blaze started near the starter and spread under the dash, melting plastic parts. The battery cables were disconnected to prevent further damage.
Police search in Maryland and Pennsylvania for Francis Shauilis and his five young sons after the mother, Mrs May Sharks, was found shot near Hartindale. A 32 caliber cartridge shell and a pink bathrobe were found. the husband reportedly left with the children in a maroon Buick sedanette. Authorities fear for the children's safety while Maryland and Pennsylvania police coordinate efforts.
A telephoned threat to police prompted a bomb squad to search a Park Avenue apartment building. Federal Judge Irving R. Ho ufman, who sentenced Julius and Ethel Rosenberg to death, was the target. No bomb was found, and the building was cleared after yard detail remained. The Rosenbergs face execution in June as final appeals reach the US Supreme Court.
The local Red Cross chapter urged a special appeal to meet national duties after destructive disasters across the country. President B. Roland Hyreiman cited 14 major operations since April 18, with 84 deaths and 3,772 serious injuries. Homes of many families were destroyed or badly damaged. residents may send contributions to the North Center Street office for forwarding to the national organization.
Phillipsburg New Jersey one of four men injured in a large crude oil tank explosion near Washington died last night at Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg. The victim was George Clark 24 of Pittston Pennsylvania, one of four workers badly burned when fumes from the 936000 barrel tank at Changwater Company’s pumping station exploded yesterday.
At the Hatental Open Golf Tournament Oakmanty course, a grimy two stoke error in the third round over 6918 yards, Bes fell behind par across five holes. The event tested his best shot selection amid the grueling Oakmanty layout.
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