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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1954

Page

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Recess planned in Parleys at Geneva amid Indochina talks

Western diplomats plan a stand by group to stay in Geneva during an anticipated suspension of the Indochina peace talks. France opposes a full adjournment while the United States and Britain want France not to be deserted and discuss the situation with Eden and Bidault.

Indochina France Associated Press Geneva Sollte Paris National Assembly United States Britain Georges Bidault Anthony Eden Walter Bedell Smith Smith Eden Dean Chauvel Switzerland China Choun Lat Indoching U. S Rien

Acquit Woman on Baby Selling Charge in Pa Case

Mrs. Ethel Pierce twenty of Deep Valley was acquitted on a charge of selling her one year old daughter Velma to an Ohio couple for 250. A three woman jury freed her after deliberating over two hours. Her husband Franklin Pierce was cleared of a related charge by the court earlier. The case was brought by Mrs. Pierce's father, Olay Snyder.

Associated Prep Waynesburg Ethel Pierce Deep Valley Velma Ohio Franklin Olay Snyder

McCarthy Army hearings may end today in Washington

In possibly the final day of the McCarthy Army hearings Senator McCarthy declared under oath that everything in the charges of plackemut and undue interference against Army officials is true. He asserted that the Army sought to use Schine as a hostage to blackmail the subcommittee into halting his investigation of Communist infiltration at Ft Monmouth New Jersey. McClellan asked if Stevens and Adams knew the Army coddled Communists through a failed loyalty screening board.

Associated Press Washington McCarthy Army Metelin D-Arky MacClellan Stevens John G. Adams G. David Bohine Schine Ft Monmouth N. J McClellan Adams Ual Truman Board Clark M. Clifford Mundt R-80

Dr Wright Estate Bequeathed 35 000 by Erie Optometrist

The will of Dr James H Wright filed in Erie County probate set an estate of about 35 000. The Marine National Bank of Erie named executor. He leaves one third to Mrs Lorna Wright Schram of Buffalo and one third to George Wright and one third to James H Wright Jr to be divided at age 43. Two steel engravings are mentioned.

James H. Wright Register of Wills Erie County Court House Marine National Bank of Erie Lorna Wright Schram Buffalo George James H. Jr Harvard

U S And British Talks To Center On Asian Problem

Associated Press reports that Eisenhower and Dulles push for British leadership to join a Southeast Asia security pact. Churchill and Eden plan to visit June 25 to discuss prompt consultation with eight interested nations and possible Southeast Asia security conference. The talks aim to strengthen Anglo American cooperation amid regional tensions and Red China's influence.

U. S Associated Press Washington Southeast Asia Churehill Eden Eisenhower Secrntary Dulles Miso China Churchill

Little League Tag Sale Set for Friday and Saturday

Little League and Teener League fund drive banners the annual tag sale on Friday 9 am to 9 pm and Saturday 9 am to noon in Carry. Headquarters at Widmann Teahrrug store with co chairs Mrs Alfred Van Dresar and Mrs Al Vanssens. Volunteers include Mrs Gerald Staples Mrs Nick Marty and many others. All Little League and minor league players should report to Olin Bracken Field at 8 pm Thursday for sale instructions.

Anne Witty Carry Little League Toen Widmann and Teah Rrug Alfred van Dr Olin Bracken Field

Findley Lake Children Injured In Separate Accidents

Two Findley Lake area children were seriously hurt within a 30 minute span. Nancy Hurlburt seven rode home from the grocery when struck by Donald Rothenberger's car and sustained facial contusions. Randall Whitney thirteen was found under a heavy conveyor table at the Whitney farm and revived by artificial respiration before being hospitalized. his injuries include bruises but no fractures and his condition is stated as good.

Findley Lake Nancy Hurlburt Leslie Hurlburt Donald Rothenberger Rothenberger Corry Memorial Hospital Randall Whitney Wilford Whitney Clymer Jerome Whitney Pulmoto

Jewish Appeal Seeks 3275 Dollar Goal From Corry Residents

Letters requesting donations to the annual United Jewish Appeal were received by many Corry residents today. About 17 letters were mailed yesterday urging contributions to the fund through M. Mi Haat, Harry Barach, or Joseph Cohen.

United Jewish Appeal Corry Renidente Toca M. Mi Haat Harry Barach Joseph Cohen

Ike Gives No Thought to 1956 Election Yet

President Eisenhower said at a news conference he has given no thought to running for re election in 1956. He stressed the White House Churchill conference aims to strengthen the U S Anglo alliance and to address looming world issues rather than future political plans.

Associated Prep Washington Eisen= nower Churchill Church M Eisenhower United States Britain White House Bieenhower Sherman Adams Esenhower Congress

Horst Favored As GOP Chairman

Lt. Gov. Lloyd J. Wood, a Republican candidate for governor, endorsed Milex Horst for GOP chairman today. The new chair will be elected Saturday in Philadelphia by the State Committee. Otto Mesaner denied plans to resign as Revenue Secretary to pursue the chair, saying he has not decided anything and is happy in his cabinet post.

Byam Farrisburg Lloyd JH Wood Milex Horst Horst Wood Philadelphia GOP John 8 Fine Harat State Revenue Otto F. Measrer Mesaner Hey Revenur

Media Captain Killed in Industrial Highway Collision

Media police report Captain Franklin J. Smith, 65, died last night after being crushed in a car crash on the Industrial Highway near Eidystone. He served with the local force and was reportedly near the Baldwin-Lima-Hempton plant when the collision occurred.

Media Franklin J. Smith Reachig Nix Eidystone Baldwin-Lima-Hembten

Nearing Pact on New Steel Contract Between Union and U S Steel

Pittsburgh report says wage talks between United Steelworkers union and U S Steel progress toward a new contract for about 600000 steel workers. Wage policy committee to meet. contract deadline June 30. last raises and benefits cited.

Associated Preax Pittsburgh CTC United Sloviworkers U. S. Steel Duste Eal Big Xtvelnd David McDonald John A. Stephens U. 8 Steal Iron Age National Metal Working Weekly Blir Steel

Lamb files new appeal to court

Edward Lamb of Toledo and broadcaster Papie Usher seek to bar the Communications Commission from proceeding with a public hearing on Lambs past Communist affiliations. A district court judge halted the July 28 hearing until the appeal is decided, urging exhaustion of commission procedures first. The case followed Lambs license renewal for WIOU TV Erie after new information allegedly showing Communist ties. Martin introduces bill on federal state cooperation for river development following a conference request.

Associated Fresh Washington Edward Lamb Toledo Ohio Papie Court of Appeals Communications Commission Tw Commission Tami Edward Tami U. S. District Court Tamm Lamb Atty J. Howard McGrath T the Dearing Erie Wiou-Tv Martin Repay Batter M-Nen

Secrecy Tight on Hoffman Embezzlement Probe

New Jersey officials are ordered to withhold all details of the investigation into alleged embezzlement linked to former governor Harold G. Hoffman and the Division of Employment Security. The probe centers on a 300000 dollar bank disappearance at South Amboy Trust Co where Hoffman was a major stockholder and president. A public hearing is scheduled for August 16, with officials refusing further comment.

New Jersey Trenton N. J Robert B. Meyner Todey New Jersey Division of Employment Security T& Jite Harold G. Hoffman Meyner South Amboy Trust Co Hoffman Banking and Insurance Warren Gaffney Binnerw Club New York Division of Employment Security Hottman Ada Leonard Madison Ue Bouth Amboy Bank Wro Ora Hisnnaissanté

Driver Pleads Innocent In Street Collision Case

John Roberson of Br. D 1 Clymer was arrested by city police on a complaint by George Collier of Must Congram street claiming Roberson left the scene after a collision on Center street the night before. Collier gave police the license of the second car, a New York plate owned by Mabel Roberson. Roberson denied striking Collier’s car and asked for a hearing set by Alderman M S Cobbett for tomorrow at five. Bonds were arranged to release him on 800 property bond and police also filed a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a license against Roberson.

Corryie aIohn Roberson BR. D. 1 Clymer George Collier Must Congram Street Roberson Collier Center Street Corry-Jameatown Bille New York Mayville Mabel Roberton Fure Cobbett Win Rabran

French Begin Return Of Sick Red Prisoners

In Indochina the French high command started repatriating sick and wounded prisoners. Vietminh handed 70 prisoners in Cat Gio near Hanoi and two more were expected at Cav Gio. Additional transfers to follow in Central Viet Nam later this week.

Manot Indochina Dien Bien PA Cat Gio Hanoi Jurit Cav Gio Viet Nam

Mead Park Improvements Highlight City Board Meeting

Directors of Mead Park approved funds from Glenn Mead bequest to be held for a single project and honored his memory with a resolution. A grave urn was placed at Pine Grove Cemetery and grounds staff instructed to maintain it. Reports note tennis courts open, two new swings, a climbing gym planned, 1000 bushes to be planted along the north fence, and a summer recreation program with two supervisors. A request for separate Tittle League concession was tabled.

Raporta Mead Park Iate Glenn Mead Ale Teft Mmemory Mead Mr. Mead Pine Grove Cemetery Set Union Alfred VanDresir Frank Grice Jr Tittle League Bull Park

Trucker Killed in Route 40 Crash Near Grantsville

Truck driver Gordon L. McLamb of Sanford Florida swerved to avoid a 12 month old boy Ronnie Myers on Route 40 but struck a truck driven by John A. Meziges of Grantsville. McLamb, 1, died at the scene. Meziges and Lamb were reportedly involved in a collision after the evasive maneuver.

Uniontown Gordon L. McLamb MelLamb Camp Seminole Sanford Fin Ronnie Myers Here Mc Tamb John A. Meziges Grantsville

Corry Grange Incorporates Plans New Hall at Park Street

Corry Grange Building Association filed articles of incorporation today at the Erie County courthouse. The group proposes a hall for social and business functions at 14 Park Street. Incorporators include Roy Swart president John Decker vice president Axel Awanson secretary Walter Dingfulter treasurer William Akam Eugene Powers and Raymond Cathers all listed with rural routes and addresses.

Erie County Corry Grange Building Association Grange Park Street Roy Swart RR. D John Decker Axel Awanson Walter Dingfulter Trensurer Williiam Akam Eugene Powers R. D Raymond Cathers Weat Pleasant Street

Pennsy Ore Train Wreck Cleared and Traffic Resumed

A Pennsylvania Railroad ore train derailed at Driftwood delaying eight ore cars of a 65 car freight train for over five hours. No injuries were reported. About 200 feet of track were damaged and passenger trains were detoured, causing roughly a two hour delay.

Pennsylvania Railroad Ble Renova Oman Ain Gate

Oppenheimer under fire as Teller questions loyalty

Washington report on conflicting testimonies over J. Robert Oppenheimer and loyalty to United States. Edward Teller says he trusts Oppenheimer but fears vital secrets in hands not fully suited. Senate Atomic Energy Committee figures label Oppenheimer as loyal but a security risk, with AEC decision pending.

Associated Press Washington J. Robert Oppenheimer Edward Teller University of California Oppenheimer Teller William L. Borden Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Ftound Acck Bia AEC Oppenhelmer Army Rusa WAT ASC Top Atomic

Unique Record Set At Hospital Four Generations Present

Four generations from a single family gathered at Corry Memorial Hospital this morning for a rare birth event. Bernard Graham and Mira Ane Hermon welcomed a son while the newborn’s grandfather Dr E M Harmon and great grandfather Dr T Guilatte observed from the hospital staff.

Corry Memorial Hospital Pen Ber Jnard Graham Mira Ane Hermon Graham Pew E. M Harmon T. Guilatte

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