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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1953
Page
1
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Three judges ruled for the city in a damage suit against Donovan Brothers for the East Smith street storm sewer project. A jury had awarded $11,282.39 to the plaintiffs, later reduced to $9,956.29 after a separate finding for $4,025.60 was disallowed. The remaining sewer fund covers the award and defense costs. an appeal may follow if the plaintiffs pursue it within four months.
Washington CIO President Walter Reuther said the Taft Hartley Act worsened industrial relations and gave employers a new arsenal of weapons to deal with workers. He urged the House Labor Committee to consider substantial revisions to nearly all major provisions to fulfill President Eisenhower’s pledge of fair labor legislation. The CIO's 1000 word statement was prepared for the hearings on revising the 1947 act. Dancer has operation Santa Monica California Donce Mia Rita Gaynor underwent appendectomy yesterday.
President Eisenhower plans a civil service reform that will shift about 40,000 postmaster positions nationwide. The moves aim to reduce Democratic holdovers and place Republicans in key posts, with roughly 9,000 current posts filled temporarily. Examinations will be required for the process.
Senator Taft asks Secretary Humphrey and Budget Director Cope to deliver by May 1 an estimate of next year’s federal spend and potential cuts to Truman era budgets. He wants an educated guess on savings and a full overview before shaping administration policy.
A 1 year old coy admitted today that he killed two little girl schoolmates Esther Nagy and Marjorie Boudreau in a woods after sexually assaulting them. Coroner reports say autopsies found sodomy and deaths by stabbing and hemorrhage. The boy Cayleton Mason of New York City aided a rescue party and aided in returning a boy named Tandy, later questioned after his knife went missing. Officials provided details as court actions were noted in Pittsburgh regarding corporate appointments.
Harrisburg hearing notes the Economy Study Committee invites Francis J. Chesterman to explain how its 100 million dollar economy recommendations were formed. Co-chairman Rep. Adam Bower cites need for explicit reasoning, as hearings may stretch a year with Chesterman or allies attending.
Senator Symington charging the Defense Department suffers from inside competition urged wholesale reorganization. He warned the American people are not being given the truth about the defense effort and that continued failure could destroy national security. He cited unification laws and urged stronger centralized administration to save money and improve defense.
Erie County school directors from Elginborough Wayne and Concord townships unanimously select a 10 acre Wayne Township site for a 12 room elementary school to serve grades 1 through 6. A room schedule drafted from a scatter diagram projects enrollment rising to about 300 by 1950 with plans to submit to the Department of Education in Harrisburg for approval.
Washington reports the government plans to end price controls on remaining consumer items such as coffee beer hardware goods and medicine on the East Coast. Officials draft final watchlist orders as part of the Eisenhower administration program to liberalize markets while caps may stay on steel and certain defense related items until April 20. The Navy says the presidential yacht Williamsburg will remain in use for private conferences, despite earlier discussions about disposal.
Washington reports opposition to an Army plan to block Lake Erie near Camp Perry for eight months annually to train anti air and coastal defense units. Rep Weichel of Ohio noted the broad lake area would be closed from January to August, expanding beyond prior yearly closures. Neighbors fear safety impacts on heavily populated areas around the reservation.
President Eisenhower sends a plan to Congress creating a new Federal department of Health, Education and Welfare to absorb the functions of the Federal Security Agency. The plan forecasts Mrs. Oyeta Culp Hobby becoming secretary if adopted. It includes an advisory committee on education and aims for economy and efficiency across agencies.
The Senate Foreign Affairs Committee plans to consider B Frank Heintzleman tomorrow for Alaska's governor nomination. Chairman Bliley R Nebi announced the session noting no committee member opposes the nomination. Heintzleman, Alaska regional advocate for a decade, is expected to answer questions before a vote to succeed Governor Ernest Gruening as territory’s chief executive. Charles S Helms, 68, state secretary of the Patriotic Order Sons of America, died Friday at St Agnes Hospital. Helms, secretary since August 1918, was from Solebury Haven, Pa, successor to his father Luke J. Helms, a founder and longtime POSA agent.
Ground will break within ten days for a modern supermarket at Hoss Noth Center street. Fannie Darrow, a local contractor, will oversee construction after taking over from Mr and Mrs Beckwith. The $65,000 brick building will feature 12 inch cement blocks, paneled front, and a large shop area with self-serve aisles.
Coleman Andreyis announced a court order yesterday holding suit clubs liable for a 50 symbol gambling tax. The ruling allows clubs to resume operations while operators may seek refunds on gambling taxes already paid, arguing the order targets ultimate operators rather than the clubs themselves.
UNITED NATIONS N.Y. delegates advance maneuvering over a successor to Secretary General Trye e Eile. Three candidates are formally nominated: Carlo Romulo of the Philippines, Stluuising Skreet of Poland, and Lester B. Pearson of Canada. Britain and France support Fearsom, and many delegates consider We the best chance.
US officials report another British military aircraft was downed over western Germany amid rising East West tensions. The incident follows claims of Soviet MIG15 involvement and questions about potential American response in Europe.
Senators consider action after lagging defense efforts and ammunition shortages amid Korea. Senate Armed Services Committee convened to push for reform with Symington urging decisive action and Byrd calling incompetence at the Pentagon responsible for critical gaps.
New York president of a rail firm denied concealment of Eastern Railways role in his campaign. Tuohy testified at a routine pre trial hearing in a $25 suit brought by Pennsylvania truckers against major Eastern railroads. He said there was no attempt to conceal employment of the public relations firm Byers.
Lueneburg Germany reports fighter planes from Soviet territory shot down a British military plane near the frontier between the British and Soviet zones of Germany. A British sergeant parachuted from the crippled craft and died, with other casualties and injuries noted among crew and refugees. The incident follows similar Western Allied aircraft clashes with Soviet forces, raising tensions at the German border and involving West German authorities and Berlin officials.
Senator Alexander Wiley of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee calls for a stronger American defense and a tougher stance abroad. He speaks to a Wisconsin lecture society, urging proactive policy unless the president acts decisively, amid growing public frustration and demands for a robust national security posture.
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