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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1953
Page
1
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At the United Nations in New York delegates debated whether Andrei Vishinsky’s move from foreign minister to U.N. delegate signals a demotion or a tougher Soviet line. Molotov’s return as top foreign minister and Gromyko’s brief London stint prompted talk of a strategic Moscow shakeup. Delegates anticipated a sterner Soviet approach at the world body.
Two American women tied to missionary work were found slain in their beds at the American Presbyterian Mission in Dehradun. A U S Embassy spokesman said robbers were suspected as motive as officials noted no local political disturbances. The victims include Mrs Herbert Ehrickier and Mrs Beth Bannish, with ties to the Presbyterian mission network and Woodstock School.
February employment conditions in Corry show a healthier labor picture with a notable drop in unemployment compensation claims the largest in seven months. Paul Heasley, manager of the Corry office, notes continued improvement and a shortage of qualified female workers for industrial roles, with 128 new job seekers and 138 women among the present pool.
Lewietown, Pa. taxpayers face higher local costs after five company halls removed slot machines. The largest rise in the budget came from a $90,000 increase in appropriations across four companies that sought aid to offset lost revenues following the ban.
AP reports a proposed income tax cut faces delays as House Rules balks at passage. Reed's bill seeks a 10 percent rate cut starting July 1, with leaders aiming to keep it off the floor until May 1 while urging departments to trim budgets and wait for a balanced budget. Fulton says the move is to press government to exercise economy but not embarrass the administration.
Western Europe braces for a renewed cold war as Georgi Malenkov takes Soviet power and Moscow leaders attend Stalin's funeral. Diplomats warn the West to avoid provoking Russia while some fear a later internal purge. In Philadelphia a father is stabbed to death by his father in law after reconciliation with his wife.
Babson Park Fla July report quotes Babson as saying the U S economic cycle may be turning down amid a long list of fiscal concerns. The article notes rising deficits and government payrolls, with criticisms of Truman’s congressional report and the Hoover era comparison.
The Garry Chapter of the American Red Cross plans a house to house fund solicitation Sunday from 2 to 4 pm with a goal of $2000 for the drive. A follow up will occur next week to reach anyone missed, as area chairs and township representatives coordinate mail contributions and local drives.
Elginboroigh and Wayne all Concord townships directors will hear a preliminary report next Wednesday on a survey covering three areas. Walter Campbell plans to spend next Tuesday and Wednesday reviewing possible building sites. The Joint Committee’s survey, guiding a proposed 12 room school, could determine where a new school is built. Authorities favor two new schools to replace several one room schools, with about 80 percent of construction cost expected from state school building aid.
U S lawmakers expressed gloom over prospects for peace in post Stalin era Russia. Senator Carlson saw potential for splits among Soviet satellites and suggested exploring a break between Red China and Russia. He speculated Mao Tse-tung could influence Ivan Chernenko, while others doubted stability as Georgi Melentey’s position as premier solidified amid rival power struggles.
An official announcement outlines the grand funeral for Joseph Stalin, planned as the greatest in 37 years. A state ceremony will place his embalmed body in the Lenin mausoleum as crowds mourn, with public prayers and massive security measures across Moscow.
Soviet Russia appoints Malenkov as chairman of the Council of Ministers in a move viewed by observers as consolidating power in the Kremlin. He is described as a hard, cautious revolutionary molded by Communist education, with a deep distrust of the West and a public persona rarely seen.
Police say a 14-year-old girl who fled her home to Jackson, Michigan may be with her grandmother. State Police received a report from Mrs Greta McIntyre former Mrs Greta Gray, and city officers investigated claims the home was unfit. The case involves family custody and possible parental action.
Alfred Ballade, 32, an airport operator at Sal lade’s airport near Chevy Springs, was sentenced to four to eight years in the Western Penitentiary for voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Charles P. Van Pall, an 18 year old Harvard student. Judge Walter P. Wells noted Ballade’s community ties but imposed punishment to reflect tempered justice.
A tractor-trailer driven by Jack Shevlin and a sedan driven by Karl Kreider collided on Route 2 east of MUL Village at 7:45 pm. Kreider faced a driving susp ension charge and both drivers were cited. A 17 year old passenger, Marjorie Peel, was treated for injuries. Kreider posted $800 bond and awaited next term of Erie County Court.
New York dispatch reports Soviet diplomat Andrei Gromyko arriving from London to assume the post as reader of the Russian delegation at the United Nations. He offered no comment on Premier Malenkov’s death and succession.
Britain and the United States wrapped up formal discussions on politics and economic policy in Washington. Officials from both sides declined to reveal progress toward new alignments as Eden and Dulles hosted congressional leaders and winter dinners, while talks on disarmament and the economy continued over the weekend.
Snow overnight worsened driving in the Corry district as crews fought slick roads. Temperatures dipped to 18 degrees with a high near 30 above, delaying travel and prompting continued plowing efforts by city crews. Weather observer George Muldariek reported the readings.
Ry near Leslie County man Smallwood Wood, 28, a farmer and coal truck driver, was named in nine indictments yesterday by the Leslie County grand jury. He is charged in connection with an ambush that wounded four United Mine Workers members. He remains at liberty on a 327,000 bond posted after his arrest February 6. No trial date set.
Georgi Malenkov leads a sweeping government overhaul naming Beria as top deputy premier and pushing aside Stalin era figures. The reshuffle targets key posts including foreign, defense, interior, and security chiefs as the Presidium and new council shapes policy.
Local schools report attendance near normal amid disrupted schedules. Lawrence Douglas cites average attendance around 95 percent yesterday with some schools showing 93 to 96 percent. Schools listed include Senior High, Foster High, Junior Elementary, Fairview, Washington, Columbus Day, and Harding.
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