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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1954

Page

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Churchill Arrives for Talks With President

Prime Minister Churchill arrives in Washington to hold weekend talks with President Eisenhower and Foreign Secretary Eden aimed at smoothing Anglo American differences. Diplomats express doubt progress can be achieved, noting tensions over the Far East and the anti Communist alliance.

Associated Presa Washington Churchill Eisenhower Far East White House United States Britain Nixon Dulles Pye Anthony Eden Hamburg Qverseys Airways Eden Artis Mixon Roger Makins Tye

PRR Line Blocked By Derailment Near Warren

A westbound Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train derailed just east of Warren at 4 60 p m, halting service and detaining the town. The 67 car train’s broken journal caused the wreck, with No 581 able to continue to Erie after passengers were moved by chartered bus and truck. Most cargo remained intact as coal bound for Erie docks was en route for lake transshipment.

PRR Pennsylvania Railroad Mits Warren Erie Noretral Pennsy Division Buffalo Falls

Chou and Nehru Open Parleys in New Delhi Today

Asian leaders Nehru and Chou Ba-fa greeted by red carpet arrival in New Delhi mark three day talks with potential to shift Asia’s power balance. Churchill and Eisenhower host Washington conference looms as observers expect emphasis on Korea and Indochina.

Asia Associated Press New” Delhi Democratic India New Delhi Agra Nehru Red Ching Chou Ba-fa Palam Indian Communist Party Chow India Chen Geneva Washington Churchill Eisenhower Korea

Driver Hurt as Car Rams Auto Near Hughes Corners

Walter J. Turek, a driver from Grie, is in St. Vincent's Hospital with a broken kneecap and lip injuries after his car rear ended Charles Ellermeyer’s auto on Route 19 four miles south of Waterford. He was taken to hospital by Schweikert's ambulance after being extricated.

Walter J. Yurex Cumouriage Springs Hughes’ Corners St. Vincent's Hospital Grie Turek Charles Ellermeyer Kittanning Waterford Schweikert Atendors

Ex-President Spends Second Restless Night in Hospital

Kansas City reports former President Truman recovering from emergency operation after a second restless night. A nurse said he had a slight fever but his condition improved. he slept about four hours. A barber named Frank Gos attended him during the stay.

Kansas City Harry Truman Geraldine Blakemore Frank Gos

Local Condemnation Board Names Viewers in Line Purchase

Judge Elmer L. Eyang set July time for a board of viewers to meet in the final step to condemn the right of way for a sewer line across Lester Hepler’s property at 16 Summer Street. Wallace Hammond Dean Kahr and Thomas Spofford were named to the three member panel. They will meet at 10 AM DST at the Municipal Building for a first visit and a second session with witnesses. The Corry Municipal Authority offers $200 for the right of way, owner asks $1,500. Authority needs only the right to lay the line, with excavation then covered and land returned to use.

Elmer L. Eyang Lester Hepler Summer Street Actin Roger Brown Wallace Hammond Dean Kahr Thomas Spofford jCorry Municipal Authority Fins

Corry Grange Receives Charter In Erie County

The Court of Common Pleas approved Carry Grange No. 59 for a nonprofit charter. Corporators elected officers led by John Decker as president and Eugene Powers as vice president, with Walter Dingfelder as secretary and Roy Swart as treasurer. The group plans a Grange Hall on the former Christian Science Church site on Park Street after recent property purchase and zoning approval.

Court of Common Pleas Erie County Carry Grange No Christian Science Church Park Street John Decker Eugene Powers Walter Dingfelder Roy Swart Grarnge

FCC WILL GIVE LAMB HEARING ON TELEVISION BIDS

The Communications Commission ordered hearings to begin July 23 on contests for Toledo Ohio and Orlando Florida TV channels. Edward Lamb, Toledo publisher broadcaster, heads the companies in both bids. The commission noted no issues about Lamb’s qualifications but warned hearings could widen if future judicial actions permit. The court had refused to bar the commission from reviewing the allegations pending Lamb’s appeal after June 20-24 meetings.

Associated Pres Washington the Communications Commission Toledo Ohio Orlando Edward Lamb Lamb Aecusa Tons U. 8 Lamb Baa

Russian Tanker Seized By Chinese Nationalists

Formosa Nationalist China announced that its warship seized the 8,840 ton Russian tanker Tuapse off Formosa and held it at Kaohsiung port amid threats of confiscation. Moscow accused the United States of involvement in the seizure in a note alleging the ship was taken by a destroyer type vessel. The incident occurred as tensions rise over Soviet ships near the China coast and US naval presence.

Associated Press Taipeh Formosa Formosan Kaohsiung Soviet Union Moscow United States Philippines Chadares China Nationaliel Navy Red Coast Atorien U.S. Pacific Adm Folk B. Stump U. S

Corry Girl Wins State Scholarship Award

Corry Senior High School graduate Miss Carol McCloskey won a state scholarship based on a countywide competitive exam in Lawrence Park. The $100 yearly award for four years funds attendance at an approved Pennsylvania college. McCloskey plans to enroll this fall at Edinboro State Teachers College.

Corry Carol McCloskey McCloskey Sully McCloskey Sixth Avenue Lawrene Park Pennsylvania Mixy McCloskey Edinboro Éllege

Corry man Clyde O'Neil gets harsh Venango County sentence

Clyde E. O'Neil of Corry, with a history of bouncing checks, received sentencing from Judge Lee A. McCracken in Venango County Court. O'Neil was ordered to two to four years in the Allegheny County Workhouse, plus costs and restitution, for check-forging offenses across Gary, Franklin, Warren and nearby towns.

Des Moines Flood Battle Nears End

Des Moines flood fight eases as levee work continues through the night near the Des Moines and Raccoon river junction. Engineers express confidence dikes will hold while crews reinforce permanent barriers and build temporary dikes to avert a breach in the Southeast area.

Associated Proms Des Moines Keht Raccoon

Democrats Name Local Officers in Corry Area

The Democratic Party reorganizes locally with Alden Phelps of Waterford elected county chairman. Officers named include Mrs Leo Rhynard chairwoman Louis Miller vice chairman Mrs J Needham secretary and George Maloney treasurer. Three more join the executive board: Mrs Fingnerd Mr Nil ler and William Allen. Meetings set for the second Wednesday each month at a location to be announced.

Corry South Center Atreet Union Alden Phelps Waterford Leo Rhynard Ohalrmany Louis Miller Mra. J. ¥. Needham George Maloney Phelps Fingnerd Mr. Niller William Allen Democratc Elgin Concord Wayne Townships

Polio Cases Run Ahead of 1953 In Pennsylvania

Harrisburg report shows infantile paralysis cases in Pennsylvania running ahead of 1953 figures. Health secretary Teague called data preliminary as vaccine trials in 4100 children progress. Only one preschool case reported in McKean County. four counties hosted vaccine tents: McKean, Centre, Mercer, Clinton.

Associated Prew Harrisburg Pennsylvania Ruanel Teague Reptember Weman McKean Cenne Mercer Clinton

Pennsylvania guard forms Women’s Army Corps unit

Forty seven young women high school graduates were enlisted today in the Women’s Army Corps at a special ceremony forming a Pennsylvania group. The unit will fill vital jobs in the service and marks a notable expansion of women’s participation.

ORM Wac Warribburg Pennsylvania Women's Army Corps

Ex-New Jersey Governor Denies Wrongdoing

Newark report recounts ex governor Hoffman denying embezzlement and wrongdoing while defending his record against Moyner and alleging political persecution. Daughter Ada Leonard released letters and documents, detailing rental purchase disputes, while Moyner rebutted and defended public interest. The case centers on a 900 000 embezzlement figure and state charges from 16 counts shaped by late governor’s tenure.

Associated Arena Newark N. J Ge Hoffman Hila Wit Bank Ada Hoffman Leonard Meynor Tus Booth Amboy Trust Co Leonard New Jersey Meynier Ond Corone Hynny Porabble Hoffman Meyner Harry Greet State House Commission Hollman

Vacations Start In City Plants Shutdowns Hit 2 Plants

Two local industrial plants begin two week vacation breaks affecting about 1,000 employees. At Geo Aaron Supply and Ajax Tron Works one five day week begins at close today with all others off until July 12. Corry Jamestown closes July 1 through August 1 with return Aug 3. Mettnes Steel also posts vacation July 26 to July 31 with production resuming Aug 2. Ambassador Gallman named to Iraq post.

Aero Ajax Melnnes Steel Ge Aaro Ajax Tron Wthen Qowential Corry- Jamestown Ware Metnnes Steel Co Aloo

Air Force picks Colorado site for new academy

Secretary Talbot announced the Air Force will build its new training academy near Colorado Springs Colorado. The site covers about 16 000 acres with foothills of the Rocky Mountains and Pikes Peak. Congress has authorized 186 million dollars for the Air Force Academy.

Washington America Colorado Springs Colo Air Force Talbolt Rocky Mountain West Atlantic Seaboard Army Weat Point Navy Atmapolis Robby Mountain Pikes Peak Air Force Academy Congress

Senate Rejects Democratic Trade Plan SplitAmong Parties

In Washington Chairman Mils ilkin of the Senate Finance Committee and Senator George Ga agreed the Senate vote rejecting a three year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act with new powers to cut tariffs does not settle the Randall Commission’s broader foreign economic policy. The chamber passed a one year extension 71 to 3, with all Democrats and 40 Republicans present opposing the Democratic substitute. President Eisenhower had urged a broader, tariff reducing extension earlier.

2Rese Ashington Milsilkin (Cole Senate Finance Committee Senatar George D-Ga Tte Senate Congress George Democrata Millikin Randall Commission Eisenhower Special Commission Glirence B. Randall Inland Steel Co

Jobless Claims Decline and Boxing Title Defense

Harrisburg reports a drop in new unemployment claims for the week ending June 18 with 99,500 new filings and continued claims down about four percent to 244,300. Archie Moore will defend his light heavy title against Harold Johnson at Madison Square Garden on August 11, with coast to coast CBS telecast but blackout in the New York area.

New York Archie Moore Harold H. Johnson Philadelphia Madison Square Garden Jim Norris International Boxing Club CBS

Guatemalan rebels mass for all-out clash at Chiquimula

Guatemalan exile forces claim massing for a full-scale incident at Chiquimula as government troops rush in reinforcements. Diplomatic strain with Honduras grows amid accusations of cross-border attacks and a U N Security Council bid to curb aid to both sides.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Chiquimula Carlos Castillo Armas Chiquimata Aether Rebola Chiquimala Com Munique Mmn Munder Hind Rebela Manduran Pridgy Jadobo Arbens Guamian Guatemala Hondurax Nicstagus U. N. Security Council Inter-American ‘Peace Committee Washington Nic Nic~ Sragua

Plant Puts Up Building To End TV Interference

The Baw South Street plant plans a 20 by 40 foot prefabricated metal building at the rear of Corry Instrument Co to curb welding interference that disrupts TV reception within a 200 foot radius. Welding will move to the new site after completion in hopes of restoring clear pictures. Meanwhile Gov. John Fine signed 18 pardons and 12 commutations from the state pardons board.

Thyssen Ves Baus Ann Seven Street Corry Instrument ‘Co Baw South Street Harrisburg John Fine Todey State

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President Chou Driver Hurt Ugh Corry Grange FCC Poland Corryite Geis Franklin Rangoon Burma Plates Point Union of Burma Airways Waldertar J. Gallman Union of South Africa Amban~ Quior Iraq Colorado Air Force Training School Plant
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