26 Jun 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1954
Page
1
The fragment mentions Mile Ney and a price or cost issue tied to a day in an apartment setting. Details are unclear and names or places are partially readable, suggesting a local notices snippet.
Brown offers price details in a garbled notice. readable fragments reference a price point and a sale context with unclear entities and dates.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a street and building details with a wall at a 26 site. No clear events, people, or organizations are readable.
The Rocky Mountain Rocket derailed near Hallam Nebraska sending at least 15 hospitalized and 61 still in hospitals after the crash. About 150 aboard with 8 of 11 cars toppled and one diesel unit overturning. Engineer Roy Ensign could not explain the cause. Rescue teams and locals aided. injuries ranged from serious to minor and some passengers were treated and released.
Roger W Babson remains optimistic about the second half of 1954 noting building, electric power, aircraft, rubber, household and textile sectors may rise while machinery, steel, autos lag. He predicts price discipline, selective sales gains, and a liberal policy outlook through November and into 1956 with Eisenhower sustaining leadership and tax policy.
Scorching heat persists as city records a high of 87 degrees in the afternoon. Temperatures stayed above 68 degrees overnight with little relief and the forecast offers no immediate cooldown.
The United Nations Security Council postponed debate on Guatemala amid Soviet pressure to end Central American aggression. Nine members opposed Guatemala's agenda while Brazil Colombia and the United States backed different approaches as the OAS prepares an inter-American peace committee investigation.
Chicago park police report at least 19 fishermen swept into Lake Michigan by a massive tidal surge near Montrose Harbor and North Avenue. Coast Guard boats join police and city crews in rescue efforts as officials fear multiple drownings. An abrupt pressure change is blamed for sudden water level rises and dangerous conditions.
A program of exterior renovation at the Rogers Structural Steel Co. plant on Engle street has started and should finish in late August. Workers replace old window sash with galvanized glass, install a new rolling steel door at the rail entrance, and plan to apply aluminum sheeting across the plant except for the west side where translucent glass panels will replace conventional windows.
Washington President Eisenhower presses for a flexible price support system while the House votes to extend fixed 90 percent parity. The Senate backs rigid farm price supports, with administration aides to argue for a 75 to 100 percent flexible range as proposed by the President and Benson. A continuation of 1949 style policy is under review as automatic changes loom at year end. Two killed in Lancaster crash as car hits utility pole on Lincoln Highway near Lancaster.
Corry sees rapid growth in small investment clubs with Ten-Fifteen as a model. The first local group met at the Motel Corry with officers elected M. S. Reed president Richard H. Rossbacher vice president Keltt J. Henton secretary Charles T. Bracket treasurer. Each of 15 members commits ten dollars monthly, funds used to buy one stock after member analysis reports.
A joint meeting of the Corry area school directors was canceled pending whether Superintendent Dr. T M Peavata will resign. If he declines, School Solicitor Frank McKnight will map steps to continue as superintendent. Cantmouth was re elected with a $180 raise to 8 760 annual salary. The Corry board and Joint Committees were still slated for sessions.
Four year old Michael McCray of Spartansburg was struck by a car on Center Street as he ran into the street after seeing his aunt’s vehicle. He suffered a leg fracture, was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital, cast applied, and released the same night.
On advice of two local physicians an 18 year old resident was admitted today by city parlor to North Warren State Hospital. Police had questioned him after complaints and officers noted a possible mental impairment prompting a mental examination and recommendation for intake and care.
An early morning fight on West Bouth street ended with James Rooney and Arthur Van Dresar each fined 50 for disorderly conduct before Alderthan George Gordon. Both were released after paying the fines.
Rebels declare a provisional government in Guatemala as insurgent planes attack Guatemala City and Chiquimila. The Guzman government claims containment while fighting and bombardments intensify near Zacapa and other strongholds. Witnesses report wounded troops. Americans say rebels press the government on the run. The embassy denies Inter American Peace Committee access to Guatemala.
The Powell Motor Co. in North Genter street, run for 25 years by Harold K. Powell, was sold to Julian Bwentick of Findley Lake. Sale details at noon with Attorney Roger Brown confirm the transfer of Portland Mercury One of white mobiles franchise remains pending Port Motor Company approvals expected shortly.
A floor collapse at the Thompson Maple Products plant on East Washington Street caused the sprinkler system to activate, flooding the building. Fire Chief Ray Laurie shut off the water flow. owner Charles Thompson estimated substantial damage to timber and one second story section likely needing rebuilding.
A infant died after allegedly swallowing ant poison brought to a hospital from Stacy by his father who reported the incident. The case is under investigation by local authorities.
City police advised two chicken owners to tally their birds after early morning evidence suggested nocturnal thefts. Officers found feathers scattered along Shady avenue near Hare Creek and noted no prior reports of chicken thefts, leaving exact losses undetermined despite suspicion of a nearby coop being raided.
Thirty one seniors will graduate at Clymer Central High School in a ceremony at the school auditorium. Dr Millie Aimy of Columbia University will give the featured address. Rev E Love Donelson will deliver the invocation and Karen Warnsthouse will give the valedictory. Diplomas for high school graduates will be presented by Raymond W Waasink and Hubert W Brown with benediction by Rev Benjamin Hoffman.
Washington discussions between President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Churchill focus on halting Communist expansion in Southeast Asia. Officials weigh a broad security alliance versus a non aggression pact with Communist nations, seeking lines acceptable to Indonesia India and other regions. Discussions continue with meetings at the State Department and a luncheon with British aides.
A warrant issued for William Wagner of Erie related to a 45 dollar check drawn on Richard O Hara’s Security Peoples Trust Co. was marked no account. Wagner allegedly cashed a similar check at a local bank about six weeks earlier and returned money after issuance. The Erie alderman’s office forwarded the warrant for service.
A92 year old resident, Mr. Gulu Thompson, died yesterday after a collision involving seven trucks and a car on a highway from ber tree to Fort Springs. Police officer Michael Shoppe Jr., age 42, of 7 ville, the driver of the other vehicle, is held for further investigation.
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