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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1954
Page
1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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