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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1953
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment describes room scores, monetary figures, dates, and names in a disjointed way. It mentions a ward, gas price references, amounts like 2800, and times such as 70 weet, with several unreadable names and places.
Allied ships and planes aided in stopping a fresh Red push on the Pukhan River and Finger Ridge in central Korea. South Korea reports stiff defense along the ridge as Chinese forces renew attacks, while Syngman Rhee tours frontline positions with General Taylor. The New Jersey battleship joins shelling while a wave of B 25s from Okinawa supported air operations.
Pittsburgh reports a relief drive raising 17081 dollars to aid Mr and Mrs Robert Moulis who lost six children and their home in a December explosion. The couple will move into a new house next month funded by a truck industry campaign led by area company owners. Mrs Mauls is named as sister of another local resident.
The city council nominated a new Fire Department driver from two candidates, with Gary Civil Service Board approval pending. They also discussed pension amendments, social security deductions, street naming in Mead Park, and municipal bids for the sewage treatment plant.
Five thousand East Berlin laborers marched carrying signs calling for a tighter workday. The crowd, applauded by many passersby, appeared staged under the Communist regime's de-Bavletization push to appeal to the West in the unity drive. A critic denounced past regime demands for longer work with no extra pay.
A riot at New Mexico’s Metloo State Penitentiary ended after Deputy Warden Ralph Tahash, backed by 18 guards, resisted for seven hours as about 25 inmates armed with improvised weapons seized control. State police evacuated hostages and pressed the siege. Tahash grabbed a weapon from a room, killing inmate Homer Gossett and wounding others, prompting a police storm that restored order within minutes. Governor Mechem praised rapid action and disciplined staff.
Gasoline prices rise as Atlantic Refining Co and Esso announce boosts. Retail per gallon varies by refinery with operators expecting about a penny drop on regular and high test motors. Other refiners may follow in the next few days as price changes spread to service stations.
The flag day program in City Park featured Judge Samuel J. Roberts urging Americans to emulate veterans' selfless courage. North East Legion Band played, Rev Cyril J. Kron opened with invocation, J Donald Watson led the salute, and Mayor Kinley offered welcome. Cory veterans on color guard included Utah Jackson, Robert Smith, Jack Dempsey, and Raymond Root.
The Navy resumed a search today for a flyer after a single engine plane failed on takeoff and plunged into the sea. The missing Navy man is Ensign John R. Noble, 24, of Friars Rocks, Po.
Union members of todo Isl aromite Aero Supply MAB Go met yesterday for their annual session and voted to reject a company offer. They plan continued conferences with management to resolve wage and benefit issues before a new meeting. The union official said talks will resume this afternoon as both sides work toward a new agreement.
The House backs a one year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act by a 382 to 25 vote. The bill would create a special seven member Tariff Commission study panel and shorten the commission’s decision time to nine months. A Senate plank to expand the Tariff Commission to seven members faced a close 215 to 185 vote and may fail in the chamber.
MARRISBURG The Senate moved to act on administration backed bills to shift control of Pennsylvania's penal system from Welfare to the Justice Department. A two day session set to advance a prison reorganization plan aimed at tightening oversight and funding, with House passage anticipated.
Members of the Corry Schools Authority last night elected Walter Deutschmuller to replace L. Groban as chairman after Groban resigned. The move delays the organization’s quelling. The group also expected the Corry school board to appoint a fourth representative to the Authority. The board’s vacancy left the district short of full representation. Upcoming business included a 22500 payment to Harold Armitage and 11800 to Mrs Rosa Renal, plus 110 to M. S. Cobbett for services tied to condemnation proceedings involving seized properties and a related hearing.
Top UN and Korean commanders gathered at Panmunjon for a high level session set to decide on a quick armistice. Reports say a prisoner exchange plan and a ceasefire line along a 40 mile sector are under discussion as talks progress toward a formal signing.
Two more basic steel producers have signed agreements with the CIO United Steelworkers granting a 30 cent hourly wage increase for about 30,000 employees. Allegheny Tudlum Steel and Taland Steel Co. join U S Steel and others in coordinated boosts. President White of Republic predicts steel prices will rise by about 10 to 10 a ton by week’s end.
Secretary of State Dulles signals possible United Nations led Far East pact as a path to unify Korea and ease tensions with Communist China. He noted Korea’s unification goal and expressed belief many states will participate, while lawmakers urged caution on concessions to Beijing.
Harrisburg report notes installation of officers for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows before the state convention. William L Hess of Washington headed the slate as grand master with Fred B Korman of Smithmill to serve as deputy grand master.
The report notes a $50,000 overrun on the city’s new sewage treatment plant project and lists multiple subcontractor line items with names such as Keystone Construction Co and General Electric, alongside bids and costs. The discussion covers bid acceptance, project funding, and tentative meeting scheduling by the Mur Carry Municipal Authority referenced in the document.
Washington Supreme Court action unfolds as lawyers seek stays for two defendants facing possible death penalty. Justice William Douglas and other justices hear arguments over stay of execution and related motions as the court convenes in the morning.
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