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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1953
Page
1
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The Supreme Court met in a special session to decide if Julius and Ethel Rosenberg should be executed. Chief Justice Vinson convened all nine justices to hear the petition from Attorney General Brownell seeking a stay of execution for the atomic spy pair. A large crowd gathered as the court debated whether the Rosenbergs are to die under the existing law with a stay possible before Sing Sing’s 10 p.m. EST deadline.
The House voted 217 to 180 against a measure to let the Veterans Administration bypass a veteran’s sworn oath that he cannot afford hospital care. The move would have allowed VA to require private hospital payment if it doubts the veteran’s ability to pay.
Undercover agent testifies in Pittsburgh that Communist leaders boasted of targeting Sen. Joseph McCarthy. The witness, identified as Boris, described a Pittsburgh meeting where seven to eight people were gathered and wired for a liquidation plot, with a goon squad involvement.
Moscow says a German alleged to foment riots in East Berlin was executed by firing squad under martial law. Maj. Gen. Dibroya announced the death of W Gosttling, a West Berlin resident accused of foreign influence and provocation. Mass arrests followed as Soviet troops widened security to border areas, with over 100 Germans detained and Workers’ homes raided.
A Brazilian Air Aair Brasil Constellation airliner crashed during approach at a wooded area near Sao Paulo last night. All 17 aboard died, including 10 passengers and seven Brazilians on the crew. The disaster prompted immediate explanations and investigations.
The Corry Zoning Board denied the appeal by Atheibe Refining Company to build a modern service station at the northwest corner of Center and Trying. Residents objected, submitting a petition with 19 signatures. The board offered to circulate a petition in favor, but Atlantic representatives took no action, and the session closed.
Marie, a Radical Socialist candidate, urged the National Assembly to approve her as head of France's 18th postwar government. She proposed NATO cover the Indochina war bill, with France contributing share of costs only if European rearmament is reduced, amid a 29 day cabinet crisis. In other news, about 500 Pennsylvania poultrymen ended their two day convention at State College, electing Wilbur J. Bargar president, succeeding George Misitationy.
Rhee's order releasing 25 000 anti-Communist prisoners and opening four POW camps drew sharp opposition to armistice terms. UN officials in Tokyo cautioned the move might delay a 13 000 prisoners exchange, while Swiss and U.N. channels weighed potential impact on approvals in Washington and the U.N. center. Translators and staff pressed toward finishing the armistice document amid uncertainty over final approval timing.
Representatives of General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania agreed to meet with the Corry Central Labor Council to discuss complaints about local service. L F Shepherd on behalf of the utility offered information and prepared to discuss restoring the time disconnect feature and past rate increases.
Changes at the local hospital set room rates higher starting July 1 with private rooms increasing from 12 to 15 dollars per day and semi private rooms from 11 to 12 80. The board approved the new charges amid reports of improving admissions and staff allocations, including continued hospital services and new directors elected.
Reports from Inchon describe a bloody clash between U S troops and North Korean anti Reds at an allied camp near Inchon. Up to a hundred may have been killed in pre dawn fighting as prisoners tried to break out. The Ascon City camp housed 1,890 prisoners and was one of three sites not sharing in earlier mass breakouts. A later note mentions damage and a civil suit in Greensburg, Pennsylvania over Beaver Run Dam water seepage affecting mine value.
Reports from Anchorage describe a heavy fire at an Alaskan port causing extensive damage to warehouses and docks. Military authorities noted a blast damaged by wind blown debris, with ammunition reportedly involved and two suspected causes under review.
South Korea released about 25 000 anti red prisoners after a breakout at camps near Sang Mu Dal and Nansan. U N Command said it sought to recapture the men as Rhee justified the move citing Geneva Conventions. Many prisoners were enlisted into the ROK army with aid from South Korean personnel.
The Fish Commission launches muskellunge propagation at Union City and nearby hatcheries, with about 6000 muskies reported at the Union City facility and additional fingerlings planned. Officials caution results may be unpredictable, noting specialized ponds and future lake releases required for large-water environments. The program follows fishermen requests and sport groups seeking more muskellunge available for anglers.
State police investigated four separate motor vehicle incidents. One crash occurred on a rural road four miles east of Mill Village involving Wayne E. Glover and Mrs Elizabeth Roller. Reported totals suggest $1085 in damage, with estimates near $8100 for both vehicles. A second collision at Tillotson's Corners on Route B between a Rogers and Meeriman car caused damage of $200 and $250 respectively. No injuries reported. A third crash near Corry involved Andrew Fromin whose car ran off and damaged a fence. license tied to an Eastland man. A fourth report from Richard Huntley noted a station wagon struck by a Blackwind driver. suspect identified today. Officers to contact second motorist.
An Associated Press report describes a C-124 Globemaster crash near Tokyo killing 86 in December. The charred wreckage, burning fuel, and mangled bodies scattered across mud reveal the catastrophe's scale and human cost.
A $457,256 820 Interior Department money bill heads to the Senate floor for action, likely within days. The measure funds departmental operations for the year starting July 1, exceeding the House’s earlier draft by 26 126.87, with Senate Appropriations finalizing at 188,079,400 under Truman era recommendations and 39,862,260 under Eisenhower proposals.
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