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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1954

Page

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Public will get facts on McCarthy memo censored out

Senate figures pledge full disclosure of missing Army memo parts critical of Senator McCarthy and his staff. Wilson and Stevens promise to provide stenographic transcripts and disputed material to any congressional committee. Mundt and Saltonstall foresee possible Armed Services inquiry if McCarthy subcommittee withholds facts.

Associated Press Washington Symington D-Mo Army McCarthy R-Miss Pentagon Robert T Stevens Subcommittee Roy Cohn Pvt G. David Schine Secretary of Defense Wilson Senate Armed Services Committee Congressional Chicago Stevens Saltonstall R-Mass Armed Services Committee Senator Mundt R-Sd Stevens-McCarthy Armed Services Mundt Mccarthy Subcommittee McCarthy Group Salwastull

Pope Appears in Public Today in Rome

Pope Pius XI shown from his Vatican window blessing more than 50000 people in St. Peter's Square. Italian Alpine veterans and clergy filled the crowd as bells struck noon and the pontiff, seen only as a white shape, gestured with evident pleasure amid cheers and waving handkerchiefs.

Eevee Vatican City Pius XI Vatican St.eter's Square St. Peter's Basilica Papal Pontifical College

Corry Chamber Names Long Reelected President At Meeting

Directors of the Corry Chamber of Commerce met at Hotel Corry for the annual reorganizational session. Stewart Long was renamed to a third term as president. Ben nett was elected vice president and Harry Powers treasurer. A membership meeting is planned for April 22 with Ben nett as committee chair. The board list includes Aero Supply Miller Shops National Bank of Corry Rogers Structural Steel Johnson Brothers Bracken Funeral Home Powell Finance Co Meerdink's House of Furniture Rex Theatre Pennsylvania Potato Growers Co operative Butters Atlantic station and more. A 13th member will join when the Retail Merchants Division elects its president.

Corry E. F. Bettes Chamber Mr. Long Aero Supply Mr. Bennett Miller Shops Mr. Powers National Bank of Corry Robert Ott Sr Rogers Structural Steel Everett Johnson Johnson Brothers Roy Reed Raymond Mfe, Co Olin Bracken Bracken Funeral Home Harold Flowers Powell Finance Co Lloyd Meerdink Meerdink House of Furniture Bernard Burns Rex ‘Theatre Frank Dodd Pennsylvania Potato Growers Co - Operative Charles Butters Butters Atlantic Station Bettes Retail Merchants Division

Artillery duel rages at Dien Bien Phu amid heavy shelling

Vietminh and French forces clash around the clock at Dien Bien Phu as artillery duels continue through the night. Ground contacts are seen on the southern and southwestern fringes with occasional close brush near French posts. French sources note Vietminh gains and losses while Giap may be preparing another push.

Prene Hanot Indochina Dien Bien Phu Indochna Oatar Batte Vo Nguyen Giap Hing

State Approves New Area School Plan Near Spencer

After weeks of waiting the Department of Public Instruction approved the Wayne and Concord townships plan to build a 12 room elementary school near Spencer School. Dr. L M Douglas and board presidents Lindstrom and Proctor will meet to set a date for a special session to decide the next steps. The project entails about 495000 total cost with district shares of 28000 to 21300 from the two townships and state reimbursement. Wayne Township would pay about 60 percent of the total while Concord would cover around 39.8 percent with the remainder from taxpayers. The approval includes a cap of 445000 on total cost and a maximum architect’s fee of six percent of the total.

L. M. Douglas Curly Area Department of Public Instruction Wayne Concord Spencer School Harrisburg Douglas Aamhne Wl & Joint Mape Ila Enis Lexpayers Toweship Gancord

Israel urges U.N. action after desert ambush slaying

Israel demanded United Nations action over an ambush killing of 11 Jews in the Negev near the Jordan border. Jordan denied responsibility, saying it was ready to meet developments, as tensions rose with reports of troop movements and frontier buildup. A woman, child, two Israeli soldiers survived. nine men and two women were killed.

Prean Palestine U N. Security Council Israel Jordan Kibya Taraeli Beirut Dumascis Terael

Labor Group Champions Open Primary Move In Pittsburgh

The Pennsylvania CIO Council closes its 11th annual convention by endorsing an open primary and thus not backing any candidate in the May election. Debate centers on Dr. William D. McClelland's gubernatorial bid and criticisms over state tax policy and legislative fights.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Cio Council William D. McClelland Allegheny County McClelland

Still Need Okay On State Funds

The Wayne Concord elementary project awaits state funding approval after drawings and specifications. The $425 million program cap may limit new allocations, affecting area districts planning, while Corry Argo High School remains funded within the existing allotment.

Reneeday Wayne-Concord Winx General Assembly Corry Argo

Lighting Fund Plans Under Way For Cory High School Field

Community meeting at the VFW Post outlined a drive to raise about 13 000 to light Cory High School football field. Dr T S Kelsey said fundraising will start within 10 days with alumni letters and appeals to citizens and industry. W J Etright noted a possible cinder track may require more lights, raising total lamps to 16 per pole and 120 lights, with equipment costs near 12 000 and installation around 14 000.

Tewports Cub VFW Vansiryetia Cor Ared T. S. Kelsey Cory High Kelsey Appr Wects Mus W. J. Etright Wrsltinghouse Electric Company Stright

New Castle Names New School Superintendent

The New Castle school board chose Walter A. Kearney, associate director of placement at Pennsylvania State University, from 32 applicants to lead the district. He will be officially elected April 13 and begin his duties thereafter.

New Castle Pat Walter A. Kearney Pennsylvania State University I T Prof Kearney

Windstorm Fatality and Crop Loss Hit Colorado

Violent winds over two days in Colorado and Wyoming caused at least one death and an estimated 15 million dollars in crop damage. Mrs. Cora Pool, 76, died after being blown down on a Colorado Springs street.

Denver Colorado Wyoming Cora Pool Colorado Springs

United States Outlines Atomic Plan to Russia Today

The United States produced a concrete atomic energy proposal to the Soviet Union aimed at a peaceful, international program. Dulles and the Soviet ambassador outlined procedural matters, with Berlin talks cited and a plan to transfer the concrete proposal in writing through the Soviet ambassador. The plan suggests an international energy agency to mobilize resources for peaceful uses and power in energy-starved regions.

Associated Press Washington Russia Hal N. Zaveubio Berrtary Blue Dulles Dulles Tnt Linthea Zagubin Bull Ples Eisenhower United Nations Avomle Energy Agency Buvtes Rasala Brita Fravee Lis Kephey Unis

McCarthy Confined To Bed With Virus And Fever

Sen McCarthy was confined to bed with a virus illness and high fever, but plans to deliver a reply tonight to Adlai Stevenson’s attack. Dr Ralph Rawson examined him at his Milwaukee hotel and cautioned against working, noting excessive overwork and exposure as risks. Stevenson accused Republicans of political manipulation, while McCarthy prepared a Milwaukee County Young Republican Club address and a Chicago Tribune broadcast plan.

Associated Pres Milwaukee Ben McCarthy Adlai E. Breveron Raulf Rawson McGarthy Isis Hotel Tran Milam Ebenhower McCarthy Milwaukee County Young Hepubilcar Club Chicago Tribune WON

Marble Phone Co Buildings Criticized at Hearing

Protesters from Tuvaville Helend Johns town Maurice Coughlin and a distant city solicitor attacked the General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania for extravagance in construction costs. They attacked ornate interiors and asked for statements justifying security for building expenditures. Executives were cross-examined on property value and depreciation, noting investments over 19 million dollars and rising operating costs. The case is expected to continue in Harrisburg with more testimony and possible sessions to follow.

General ‘Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Alrelon Costa Tuvaville Helend Johns Maurice Coughlin Hut Shaightini Bele Aso Hit Ab Anc Sgl PUG John Bynger Harrisburg

Officers Named by Elks Club Elected at Annual Meet

Corry Elks elects J Donald Wutsce exalted ruler Bruce Filsworth to be secretary Chris Moran Wallace Yun win posts William Dohnsarr is delegate to grand lodge Donal Nantes chosen as delegate to state convention Clinton Pratt elected Mer Phase to take office April 1 installation planned in Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia area officers to join group in city. Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Association names Thomas Williams president followed by David Walkes as state secretary of Labor and Industry programs

Corry Hika Coeetine Goaley Street Willorr Tobnnet J. Donald Wutsce Dreds Kilant W Bracken Royal Bruce Filsworth Fenigist Chris Moran Wallace Yunwen Oval OH City Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Pennsylvania Rehabilitation _ Association Thomas BE. Williams Williams Bireau David William Walkes

Dog Agents Enforce Dog Licensing in Corry

Two state dog agents moved into Corry and soon captured several unlicensed dogs running loose. Untagged canines were disposed of after owners could not be located. Officers plan to telegraph fines and summons to owners as court actions proceed. The agents Roy Billey and Theodore Bunce continued checks, urging owners to license their dogs to avoid penalties.

Corry Tn Paves Les Roy Billey Brie Theodore Bunce Townville Cuy Olen

50 Cities Have Fluoridation

Permit issued to Philadelphia to begin program of curbing tooth decay. About 60 communities with a population near one million are fluoridating their water. Five other towns including Reading and Allegheny County areas already prepared to start, aiming to cover three million Pennsylvanians.

Philadelphia Associated Prem Hartusburg Reinfeld Mi. Tongne de Teaysa Allegheny County Millersburg Dauphin County East Hempfield Township Lancaster County Pennsylvania

Teacher Shot At Exclusive School In Portland

A man at an exclusive girls’ school in Portland shot and wounded an instructor during an attempted kidnapping. He forced Mrs. George Brice and her maid to drive them to the campus before opening fire. Police report indicates the assailant claimed to intend the abduction.

Ure Mt Exclusive Ontiin-Hillvides George Brice Esaid

Won't Jail Spouse Without Complaint

A Pittsburgh court ruling notes police may not jail a spouse without a complaint or court order. Assistant City Solicitor Charles N Capute says officers must secure a valid affidavit from the wife before detaining a husband, ending a practice of overnight stints without formal charges.

Pittsburgh Elly Ww Department Charles N. Capute

Eisenhower Wins Tax Battle as House Passes Revision Bill

President Eisenhower secured a big victory with House passage of a major tax revision bill. The measure would cut personal income taxes by about 2.4 billion and raise exemptions, sparking a fierce Senate fight and heavy campaign relevance. Democrats push for gains. Republicans predict seats. Final version likely to require a conference between chambers.

Associated Prep Washington Eisenhower House Senate Comin Congress Ula Kirwan Ohio Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Richard M. Simpson Pennsylvania GOP Halleck Indiana

Mayor Wagner Deploys Police as Waterfront Tensions Rise

On the New York waterfront tensions between striking and non striking workers escalated with fights at a Brooklyn pier. Mayor Robert F Wagner ordered extra police to curb roaming “goon squads” and protect dock workers while acknowledging ongoing strike costs totaling millions over two weeks.

NW York New York Robert F. Wagner Brooklyn Do Thefront Wagner

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