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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1953

Page

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Corry council eyes full sewer plant as cost rises

The City Council discussed the proposed sewer treatment plant with an estimated $501,500 project cost and a forecasted annual sewer rental of $28 for Corry homeowners. They approved proceeding with the full plant, plans to issue bonds, and rent-based debt service over 30 years.

Corry Havens Amer=son Cleveland Engineering Tnt Sanitary Water Board Willy Havens and Merson Walt Socom Singer Municipal Authority Roger Brown Corneil Tt W Cotfield Don Williams Raymond Avenue King Street East Church Street Thelreafort Brown Pennsylvania Railroad Alte Center Street Major J Fred Kinley Parnsy Khilla

Corryite Sentenced to Eighteen Months in Federal Case

Federal court in Pittsburgh sentenced Orrin Corryite to 18 months for wire fraud tied to a counterfeit scheme. John Corter, father of three, pleaded guilty to related charges. Co-defendants Avants and Drake were also arrested and held. Evidence tied the trio to the counterfeit operation in Covlis area and Wesleyville police custody.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Das- Wiel Nelson “McViewr John Corter Spyder Gicele Avants Corer Drake Wesleywille Ube Lertef Lini Tor Federal Cork Evie

U.N. session rules out new Korea action

At the United Nations the General Assembly's Political Committee ruled out chances for new action on Korea during the current session after hearing Soviet and U.S. positions. Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky attacked the Eisenhower administration while warning of a revived resolution for an immediate cease fire and an international conference on prisoners of war and Korea unification. Delegates showed little appetite for fresh proposals, with no speaker scheduled and resumption pushed to the afternoon.

Associated Press United Nations Korea Curren U.N Tniot United States Andrei Vishinsky U. S General Assembly Tom Vishiushky Eisenhower Tom Henry Cabot Lodge Jr USM Ole Propazal Fox Bastar Ant Committee Joao Carlos Muniz

Solon lawmaker seeks probe of fish and game commissions

Harris Brath of Solon introduces a responsive resolution to the State House committee calling for a legislative inquiry into the Fish and Game Commissions. He aims to study their functions and pursue economies without supporting a merger with Forests and Waters.

Solon Harrisburg Clenfield County Harris G. Brath Ninesham Igole

Divestor Harrisburg Named by Democratic State Committee

Patrick McNaughtin of Philadelphia is named to a divestor role by the Democratic State Committee, amid shifts in party leadership and internal restructurings in the state capital.

Vorlicite Harrisburg Patrick Mcnaightin Phisdelphia Paw

House Passes Constitutional Revision Bill

Harrisburg reports the House backed a reform bill with a 10 9 vote to place the question of revising Pennsylvania’s 79 year old Constitution on the November 3 ballot. A 110 member constitutional convention would be elected if approved, with Senate opposition signaling rough sailing ahead.

Associated Press Harrisburg House Senate Rowland B. Mahony John. S. Fine Commonwealth John F. Dent Charles Philadelphia Senate Republic Chesterman General Assembly Pennsylvania

Six Die In Bronx Fur Factory Fire

Six people perish in a rapid blaze at a two story Bronx fur factory on River Avenue near 150th Street. Firemen rushed in through dense smoke to pull out victims as scores fled to the street. Officials warned more deaths may follow as the blaze was brought under control.

Associated ‘Press New York Bronx River Avenue 150Th Atreet Prmvicky Rome Scrallans Company

YMCA LNG site in Second Ward opposed

Residents of the Second Ward protest a proposed YMCA tract along Wright Street near Bay Twine Drive. The board’s plan to buy a large parcel faced opposition from homeowners citing zoning, with City Council or zoning board review anticipated.

YMCA LNG Second Ward Wright Street Bayt Twinedderet Fauymond Trutle Aon Hit Watt Ymca Board Roctors Aga Ip Witt Dr. N Troy Gillette Court House Wee Jong Bruwant Sirvey Wien Hed Alausiliea Birhit Bounel Snyiteer Day Williams Zoninie Bourth

Improvements At Mead Park Planned For Summer

Mead Park Association directors approved a 2455 dollar program of improvements including four new fountains, stone encasings, 300 feet of water pipe to the Little League field, five new fireplaces, restrooms, gravel walk, lighting upgrades, the Glenn Mead Plaque, road realignment, ball field repairs, and a new spillway and retaining wall. A caretaker salary increase was noted, a concession stand will be available to eligible groups, and a five member committee was named to confer with architects on designing a pool.

Mead Park Association Glenn Mead Act Norman Edinger Henry Wheeler H. Rossbacher E. F. Bettes Leslie Wells Corry Band Nichols Lodge

Iran Tax Card Distribution Sparks Owner Concerns

Tension rises as Corry issues 953 tax cards amid protests by property owners over a per capita levy. Citizens receive notices detailing 18 mills and 1% rates payable in installments over May and June. A state law requires taxpayers to arrange employment, prompting confusion and fear of penalties for noncompliance.

Tak Volooton Carl Smiths Lidgerseyerst Weeks Hank Edge Om Smith

Peniel Electric complaint dismissed over rates in Pennsylvania

The Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg denied complaints against Pennsylvania Electric Company rated in context of fuel adjustment, affecting about 10 500 Western Pennsylvania consumers. National Forge and Ordnance Co Irvine Warren County Judson Dairy Franklin argued rates since December 1 194th were excessive but the commission ruled protests not valid for a fair return on value. Commissioner Gowdy dissented and called proceedings improper. The company was asked to redesign its fuel adjustment clause to reflect plant efficiency and coal cost changes. Residential rates not involved.

Associated Press Harrisburg Public Umlity Commission Pennsylvania Electric Company Jownstown National Forge and Ordnance Co Irvine Waren County Judson Dairy Franklin Westen Pennnsylvania Con Dubiy B

Hearing Held To Set Prices On Condemned Properties

A condemnation hearing in the Cowry Area Joint Schools dispute opened at 1 pm in the Mutiniei block with owners Harold Armitage Frauke Renes and Mrs Higtey Hall contesting school board prices for land needed for a new 9 265 000 school. Valuations ranged from 7 700 to 25 000 with witnesses including neighbors Capwell Debs and Cobbet and attorney Edward Petrillo presenting figures.

Cowry Area Harard Armitage Frauke Renes Higtey Hall Schoo Board Wallace Hammond Viewers ‘Board Iso BNE Major Dopoph Fhuner Armitige Allomey Gevild McNelis vigWers Stampsioally Wal Tabling Wiss Merle Capwell Debs Mekculeh M.S. Cobbell J. Feed Kinley Bolts Dealens Fnr Cobbutt Seleile Finley Armitage Renai Edward Petrillo Bt Erie East Pleasant Street Cobbett School Fightnel Table Feinley Hurley Hall Doh Bolcratz Mtr. Hall Tony Hull Uitil Rensi

Miners Strike 2600 Over Seniority Dispute at U S Steel

Wayne County Pa. two thousand six hundred soft coal miners at U S Steel Corp pits halted work in a seniority dispute. About six hundred other workers at the Ro ine mine were idled as the walkout spread toward Greene and Fayette counties. Local and district leaders pressed U S Steel reps in a fruitless meeting led by Anthony Cavalcante president of the Robens local.

Waynesburg U. S. Steel Corp Robens Tinton

Ike and Mamie Ike aid city sale plan in war fund drive

The article reports Mamie Eisenhower backing a civic sales plan tied to a wartime fundraiser. The effort, publicized by East Washington merchants, aims to raise funds through a post sale event guided by Mrs Dwight D. Eisenhower. Details stress involvement of Local women groups and scrutiny of proceeds.

Ike Corry Lmre Eisenhower D. Eisenhower AL Cone East Washington Gheorghe Mini

General Van Fleet Arrives in Washington Amid Korea Talks

General James A. Van Fleet arrives at National Airport to meet President Eisenhower. He advocates a United Nations offensive in Korea. Senate leaders Bradley and Humphrey commented that current conditions make such an offensive unlikely, citing manpower and material costs.

Associated Press Washington James A. van Fleet Eisenhower Defense Chares E. Wilson Siven Movin van Fleet Omar N. Bradley Korea Gillette Humphrey Minn Bradley Obiess of Braft Reiute U.N Thad Natlone White House Eisnhower Congres Congress

Missing Man Found Hanged at State Hospital Site

Chariss Ehert , 45 , missing from Partitw State Hospital for the Criminally Insane Instent, was found hanged from an ironbalo tree a half mile from the hospital. Mund the main's body. Purview trams Schuylkill County court 10H. On November 11, 1985 at Port Cur boc, barb killed bin teo Shirley, 8, 2d Charkes Jr. a. and attempted to take the life with wife, Hache.

Aonesdadm Chariss Ehert Purview Trams Schuylkill Couneyre Port Curboc Barb bin Teo- Shirley Charkes Jr Hache

Iran Premier Mossadegh Urges Iranians Back to Work

Tehran reports riot activity as Ayatollah Kashani orders a boycott of a Parliament meeting where Mossadegh was to seek a vote of confidence. Police dispersed crowds around Parliament Square while a Communist Tudeh rally attempted demonstrations. Mossadegh urged Iranians to abandon a general holiday and return to work.

Associated Préesy Tehran Iran Atullah Seyed Abolghassem Kashani Mohat Mund Mossadegh National Organisation Mrss Parliament Square Tehron Kashani Hood Adi Mossadegh Mohammed Ross Pehlert Worle Seidted

11 Killed In Jet Airliner Crash

Karachi incident reports eleven fatalities on a Canadaair Comet jet during takeoff from Karachi airport. Canadian crew and Eritrean technicians aboard, marking the first fatal Comet crash in the region. A second jet had a belly landing in Rome last October with no deaths.

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