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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1954

Page

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McCarthy Willing To Be Quizzed On Army Inquiry

President Eisenhower voices full confidence in Secretary Stevens amid McCarthy probe. Senator McCarthy offers to let Army lawyers cross examine him under oath as Mundt chairs temporary inquiry. Separate report cites 90 workers laid off at Howard-Lange after fire misreported by AP.

Army Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Stevens Benator McCarthy R-Wis McCarthy Wis Wisconsin Subcommittee Roy Cohn G. David Shine Camp Gordon, Ga Cohn Robert T. Stevens John G. Adams Senin Lor Mundt R-Sd Mundt Senate McClel Jan Arkansas

18 Year Old Private Scholton Killed in Air Force Training

Robert James Scholton formerly of Corry died at Sampson Air Force Base New York after a truck accident fractured skull and internal hemorrhages. Enlisted January 30 aged 18 born January 18 1936. Survived by mother Eleanor Scholter three sisters two brothers and grandparents. Funeral at St Elizabeth Church with burial in West Lawn Columbus.

Robert James Scholton Corry Youlh Sampsort Air Force Base New York State Corry Eleanor Scholter Norman Scholter Warren Los Angeles Erie Briggs Avenue St. Edward's School Mme Corry St. Thomas’ Church Academy High School Albert Coppersmith California Frederick Leamer Huntingdon Susan Scholton Norman F. Columbus Richerd Eric George Beduse Buffalo Laura Beduze Donald Tate George William Beduze Chicago Sampson Air Base Bracken Funeral Home

Nab Erie Man After 7 Years

The FBI arrests Albert August Hopton, 44, a four year old father of three, who fled Erie in 1947 after being indicted for armed robbery. He allegedly held up two Wilmerding holds in 1947 for 150 dollars and 70 dollars plus a wrist watch, living as Edward Albert Sullivan along the New Jersey seashore for seven years. He will be arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Henry P. Carriter in Philadelphia.

Associated Pres Philadelphia Federal Bureau of Investigation Albert August Hopton Erie FBI Hopton Wilmerding New Jersey Edward Albert Sullivan U. S Henry P. Carriter

U. S. Has 18 Types Guided Missiles in Use

A Defense Department catalogue shows the United States fielding at least 18 types of guided missiles in use, in production, or under estimate. The disclosure arose when a production report appeared among routine orders sent to newsmen. The report carried no secrecy label and noted several new jet plane types with limited public comment. Airman Killed Gulfport Minn report: Staff Sgt Stan Urick, 31, died when his car crashed into a tree near Keesler Air Force Base.

Amocuyed Free Washington Defense Department United States Department Gulfport Min Stanley F. Urick Keesler Air Force Bass Here

Eisenhower Defends New Military Program in News Conference

President Eisenhower asserted a President may act without prior Congress approval in an armed attack scenario. He defended the “new look” military plan as a fusion of scientific advances, geography, and manpower conservation. He warned against waiting for congressional authority in extreme emergencies and stressed quick national self preservation.

Prena Washington Eisenhower Dulles Congress Elserthower Plance South United States

Big program set for Mead Park development

Mead Park aims to boost utility and beauty with a planned expansion by 18 directors. Proposed projects include nets for two tennis courts, an archery range, a four table pavilion opposite Perry's Spring, a wading pool with extra playground gear, two stone encased drinking fountains, repairs to the dam, Glenn Mead memorial landscaping, road grading on Ell Street, a new restroom, and lighting or fireplaces as funds allow. Cliff Long noted 37 days of skating last winter with crowds up to 400, totaling about 6,000 visitors.

Mead Park Perry's Elks Pavilion Glenn ‘Mead Ell Street Clifford Long

Meadville Man Admits Slaying His Son's Wife

Meadville man Jerry Gongaware, 72, in South Meadville pleaded guilty to both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of his daughter in law Mrs Gilbert S Gongaware, 42, found dead at her farm home. A lie detector test preceded the admission after questioning. officials say the couple had argued over religion.

Meadville Jerry Gonga Ware South Meadville Yester Day Volun Maren Ltd Gilbert S. Gongaware Gongaware Yeeciday Ile SG. MacParnaghan Guinhol William J. Nevin Pennsylvania Stat Po~lice Crime Laboratory Nevin District Alloney Raymond P. Shafer Shafer Walter Cuthbert Pfe Arthur Berardi State Police Gangawain

Eisenhower blamed for abdicating duties to business-backed advisers

James B Carey, CIO International secretary treasurer, accused President Eisenhower of handing power to a group recruited from big business. Speaking at the Pennsylvania CIO convention, Carey criticized editorial pages and Republican critics for blaming the president during Democratic rule, saying the president is a novice misled by advisers. fellow CIO leader Walter Reuther and United Steelworkers chief David McDonald urged federal and state work programs to boost industrial output and curb unemployment.

Associated Press Pittsburgh James B Carey CTO International Eisenhower Carey United States Walter P. Reuther CTO David J. McDonald

County Rejects Carry Plan for Assessments Savings

Corry officials led by Mayor Earl Cherry and County Attorney Roger Brows rejected shifting county wide assessment work to the city. They argued law requires county assessment, citing estimated costs from $8,000 to $13,000 plus professional appraisal fees, leaving the city unsure how to proceed this year.

Roger Brows Corry Ufier Une Earl Cherry France Guy Abbey Bolicltor Held Wan Cofficmla Gavanlal

French Forces On Way To Victory At Dien Bien Phu

Allied dispatch reports French troops defending Dien Bien Phu on the northwest frontier of Tonkin repelling Vietminh assaults. Heavy bombardments and American supplied artillery press the rebels back as French positions withstand days of siege with mounting casualties.

Dien Bien Phi Tadochina Welsink Vietminh Vo Neuyerr Gulp Hatte Viet Nam Lann Dien Bien Phu Sieidal Oace Fort Rose Americar

Army call for six area men to report April 13

The selective service office announced that six young men from the area will be notified to report for induction on April 13. Those dating uniforms include Robert Clayton, Wilton Clayton, and Fred Clayton of Carr, along with Donald Merritt of Waterford, Leonard Bherred of MA Village, Walter Kozuchowski of Union City, and Paul Raszmann of Candor NY.

Me Motive Service Today Thin Dotelct Jhe Robert, Wilton Fred Clayton Carr Donald Merritt Waterford Leon Ard Bherred MA Village Walter Kozuchowski Union City Paul Raszmann Candor NY

Beavertown Eyes 13000 Goal For New High School Grid Lights

Beaver Club plans a lighting upgrade for the Corry Area High School football field aiming to raise 13000. A booster meeting at Lamartown will reveal how the fund will be gathered and what system sizes are under consideration.

Kovernors Wine Eniel Bel Air Corry Area Tobball Field W. J Stright Beaver Club Lgnts

Federal Peninsula aid urged to protect Erie beaches

A Erie delegation asked Congress to authorize 9.018 million dollars to erase erosion on the Presque Isle Peninsula and 174 thousand for widening and deepening the channel from Erie harbor to the ore docks. The group cited threats to beaches and harbor operations, noting 3.9 million visitors last year and potential recreation benefits.

Washington Erie Congress Evie Harbor John R. Dwyer Save Our

Drilling Begins Near Riceville for Gas Venture

A geophysical study prompted drilling near Riceville, 12 miles southwest of Corry, aiming to tap a shallow gas-bearing sand at about 300 feet. Spence Brothers of Pleasantville lead the drilling, with twenty plus Riceville residents forming a unit to share proceeds among landowners.

Riceville Corry Tongeo Geophysical Co Builtmore F. W. Lee Geological Survey C. ©. Hogg Pleasantville Spence Brothers Pleaauntyille Riceville Resis Deta Lhemavlven Ast Peninsylvania Murty Geach Riceville-Hincoln

Hearing Opens On Phone Rate Hike in Erie County

A preliminary hearing opened in the Erie County Courthouse today before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on the General Telephone Co’s request to raise telephone rates. The two day session features protests from Erie, Franklin, Venango and other counties as the PUC reviews the proposed increase, suspended until Sept 1 for municipal concerns. Assemblyman W W Waterhouse and Louis Miller attend from Corry amid a dispute over a previously granted low rate and the company’s current stance.

General Teephone Co Erie County Pennylvania Publc Utility Commission Eric Ol Chey Franklin Tunville PUC Corry W. W. Water Turns Louis Miller

Eisenhower blasts Democrats on tax bill relief for all

President Eisenhower said Congressional Democrats err in arguing the administration’s tax bill avoids fair relief for low income groups. The House moves into a high stakes fight over a Democratic push for broad tax cuts, with Republicans predicting victory for their reform plan. Rayburn and other Democrats argue the plan largely favors the wealthy, while Republicans defend a balanced tax program.

Associated Press Waslington Eisenhower House Washington Mills D-Ark Conference of House Democrats Ways and Mears Priest D-Tenn Martin Bill Notk Laader Halleck Indiana Sam Rayburn Texas

Egyptians Wound 3 British Soldiers in Cairo Clash

Cairo reports state that Egyptians wounded three British soldiers last night in a fresh flare of violence in the disputed territory. One soldier is seriously hurt, with two killed earlier and others missing as authorities urge evacuation of the 89,000 fighters amid ongoing unrest.

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