Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1954
Page
1
A damaged newspaper notice provides partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Vice President Nixon to state the case for the Republican administration tonight in a radio television address as internal GOP strife rages over Senator McCarthy. Senate leaders call for investigations to determine truth amid crossfire of accusations involving Army Navy and Defense officials.
United States unemployment rose to 35,671,000 in February under new Census sampling, with conflicting methods showing varied gains and declines. President Eisenhower pledged possible actions, including tax relief, if March figures indicate improvement. The Census Bureau noted discrepancies between methods, while officials criticized the ongoing economic malaise and called for real measures to avert a deeper downturn.
Corry's Red Cross drive shows slow progress with $8025 donated of an $8200 goal. Chairman George Orcutt notes about 12 percent shortfall in 20 sections, cites no plant solicitation this year, and says final calls are needed to wind up the campaign within a week. Residents missing are urged to mail donations to the local chapter.
Rep. Pelly says substantial quantities of secret documents tied to hydrogen bomb production have vanished from the Hanford atomic plant in Washington. The AEC reportedly confirmed the loss, but did not disclose the material's nature. No evidence of espionage is shown. an investigation is urged by Pelly.
A heavy fire swept a winey apartment in a blighted area of New London Connecticut early today killing five people and sending nineteen to safety or hospital. Off duty sailors from the nearby naval base aided firemen and police in rescuing those trapped by smoke and flames as residents leaped from upper floors seeking escape.
Two Corry youngsters were injured yesterday afternoon when struck by a car at East South and Concord streets. Karen Baker, 7, and Shirley Cook, 9, were crossing street as Shirley Yarateh’s car, moving west, hit them. Karen suffered injuries including a head wound. Shirley Cook was treated and released.
City council plans a Monday meeting at West Washington to open bids for garbage collection and disposal. The process includes site preparations at the old McLaughlin property, a proposed $800 purchase for the lot, and options to lease or buy a bulldozer for the project.
Three gunmen robbed Greenwood Bank of 697,700 and fled as police officers attempted pursuit. The trio exchanged fire but the officers were cut down, and the bandits escaped with the loot. Witnesses noted the robbers wore half-rimmed spectacles and false noses as disguises.
John Ebee mer, 34, is indicted on a murder charge for the slaying of Benjamin Drake I. Drake was hurled to his death in the Allegheny River from the Sixth Street bridge, August.
Babson argues that fair trade laws cannot solve basic issues as manufacturers face discount buyers. He notes postwar price pressures from returning soldiers and consumer shifts toward discount shopping. Citing U S Supreme Court rulings on fixed prices, he says final accountability lies with consumers, not courts, and references past margarine legislation as a precedent.
The school board confronts calls to collect a per member club tax amid a dispute with the Hurley district clubs over a $1 annual levy. Officials warn a court battle could arise if the measure proceeds, while clubs push to have the tax repealed or replaced.
The HayWollL event drew about 860 people for an evening of ceremonies and performances. Louglan presided as chief official while Maya Buel Cherry offered entertainment. local leaders and sponsors from the Chamber of Commerce and National AHL Wek Ta M supported the function. prizes, refreshments, and a grade tumbling team provided by Victor Gray and Mrs Norman arbell complemented the program.
President Eisenhower rested at Wis Co- Woetin Mountain lodge near Thurmont Maryland. He traveled from Washington with First Lady Mamie Eisenhower and several aides and family members. The trip followed his Camp David shift and included George F. Allen, director of the Reconstruction Finance Corp, and Mrs Eisenhower's mother.
A lengthy hearing on involuntary manslaughter charges against Robert Thompson of Youngsville postponed the ruling to March 23. Thompson was driving a car that left Route 11 and struck a barn killing Burland Redmond. witnesses and local officials testified as attorneys for the Commonwealth and Thompson prepared further filings.
Senators with farm interest fear drought and dust storms on western ranges may push beef prices downward this year, forcing emergency government action. Agriculture officials warn liquidation of cattle could occur, while cattlemen oppose price supports or imports. Industry leaders support cautious shipments and potential government purchases to stabilize markets.
Senator Flanders called Senator George s plan to boost personal exemptions an expensive phony. He warned the plan would cost about eight billion dollars over time while lifting exemptions from 600 to 900 per year and 1000 for 1958. The debate drew lines between Republicans and Democrats as administration strategy faced house action on the income tax exemption proposal.
Brief hail shower struck Corry early today with thunder and lightning. Severe hail damaged streets and blocked routes for a short period before sunshine returned by mid morning. Overnight temperature stood around 40 degrees, with prior readings in the upper 30s.
One aircraft was damaged in a shooting near the Czech border as Prague reports two planes flew over a uranium producing center at Jachymov. The incident raises tensions amid regional security concerns and allied patrol responses.
Two American Navy carrier planes were attacked by a Soviet MIG near the Czech German border. Czech authorities said the aircraft entered Czech territory while over Domazlice and Jachymev was cited as a key atomic energy center. The planes, part of a routine training flight from the Randolph, landed at Neubiberg as missiles were exchanged. A U S Sixth Fleet inquiry was ordered. Czech and German officials reported no crew casualties. Also noted, George W Bach, longtime industrialist and Catholic lay leader, died in St Vincent’s Hospital after a two year illness.
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