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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1953

Page

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Seek State Approval On School Building Changes

Joint Committee of the Carry Area Joint Schools approved a resolution urging state officials to authorize modifications to the Hite building project. A Monday meeting will review bids from Ludwig Construction and Meyer Brothers, with state funds limited to items directly used for classrooms.

Carry Area Hardisburg Joeal Hey Speeind Vonunti West Munday Whiten BA Quackenbush Hubert Vaughn Joint Committee Wiesaine Tim Ainge Mhemoran State Committee Hae- Wsbuve Hye Ludwig Conwern Falconer Meyer Brothers Altoona Harrisburg i Pelley Hut

Postponed Atomic Blast Dates Set for May

A scheduled atomic blast in Las Vegas has been postponed due to unsafe radiation levels from last Saturday's detonation. The three blasts in the spring series now occur on May 10, May 17, and May 23, with Amy's new title films opening at the site.

Bey

Board President Threatens Journal With Ban On Mews

Hur Unik Committee president Vaughre attacks The Cory Area Journal over coverage he calls unfair. He proposes sanctions and questions the paper’s fairness while noting prior inquiries by school authorities about past columns.

Hulerh Vaughre Hur Unik Cory Aree Jon Lash Lehhoi Jourhal Adens Adens Witvmbirosk Vias Tong Tay Heil Ufirn Atun Uwe Kehunls Donund Amps Amps Personally Commended Age Accurpienns and Fairness By Sups Douglas Vaughn Pliner Committee

Dr R J Potter Joins Gillette Corry Clinic Staff

Dr Richard J Potter aged 29 becomes part of the Gillette Corry Clinic team alongside Drs N Troy Gillette and E B Harmon. He trained at Jefferson Medical College and Muhlenberg College, previously worked at Mt. Alle tuberculosis sanatorium. He plans to join U.S. Air Force reserve and relocate with his wife and one child to Corry.

Gillette Corry Clinic Richard J. Potter N ‘Troy Gillette EB. Harmon Gillette Gowy Bart Park Piyne Jefferson Musical College Philadelphia Peter Muhlenberg Oullege Mt. Alleuberculosis Uberculus Pyilents Sewell Cooke County Lind Catlidory Porcer Allbouz Palmiavalilon T. S. Air Force Potter Hilo Fawily Corry Tule

Bomb blasts shake Buenos Aires during Peron address

Multiple bombs exploded in small parks around Buenos Aires as President Juan Peron spoke to Congress. Police reported the blasts occurred at intervals after midnight and during his annual State of the Nation address, with no injuries shown. In Etisburgh, the US District Court prepared to resume the trial of Lesley Nystrom and Samuel Kennedy, former bank staff charged with misapplying funds.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan D. Peroni Peron Hiss Congress Shire of Ure Nablon Asteners United States Etisburgh Lesley Miss Hildur Nystrom Paler Samuel Kennedy Tudge Wallace & Gourley Mins Nystrom Union National Bank of

U C Woman 69 Killed in Route 19 Crash

Mrs. Lois N. Cheney 69 of Union City died after a car truck collision on Route 19 south of Erie yesterday afternoon. Her son Roger 24 and others were injured. Police said Cheney was driving fast for road conditions and the truck driver Oliver Lind of Erie remained uninjured. Autopsy scheduled to determine cause of death.

Lois N. Cheney Union City Route Erie Cheney Howell Ror Thion City Channery Sb Thomas D. Uhlon City Mesyaby Molly Si. Vincent Erte Gand Contol Stair Iven Wood Iwi Cheney Asa

Viewers Refuse to Change Land Prices in Condemnation

Attorney Frank McKnight said the Gerry Area Joint Schools face three land parcels in First Ward condemnation. The three man board refused to alter figures after exceptions. Harold Armitage property valued at 22500, Frank Renzi at 81500, Hurley Hall accepted 1200 with deed. The joint committee plans to appeal final verdict to the county court within 30 days from May 7.

Frank McKnight Gerry Area Yiewers First Ward Langely Harold Armitage Renzi Hurley Hall F Lt County Courte

Pyongyang Radio Station Blasted by Allied Air Attack

Allied air forces blasted the Pyongyang radio station and a military headquarters near Pyongyang. Five Sabre wings and eight dive bombers conducted the strike as U N Command expands fighter-bomber strength in Korea.

Pyongyang Pess Ws Pe Seoul Bie North North Korea Whliona Odday

Georgia Tornado Kills 14 Injures 300 in Warner Robins

A Wyfiade tornado struck Warner Robins Georgia killing 14 people and injuring an estimated 250 to 300 others. Eleven bodies were found in damaged homes in Warner Robins and at the nearby Air Force base. Property damage is estimated in the millions as the storm swept across the region.

Thy Associatid Press Warner Robins Waliuer Robins Matin Air Force Aunis Unis Robin Air Force Base 14Th Air Force Tie Storm Park Diane Anther

Allies Doubt Red Sincerity In Truce Talks

Panmunjom reports Allies doubt Soviet sincerity in truce negotiations after brief talks. Allied officers accuse Reds of inflated claims and demand freedom for 48 000 captives. Sweden and Switzerland rejected as mediators amid ongoing exchange failures.

Presa Panmunjom Bison Leysin Connwald Kested Sweden Conti Switzerland Halsom

FINE FAVORS MERIT BASED STATE EMPLOYMENT EXPANSION

Governor endorses merit system expansion for competent state workers. A Chester committee recommendation leads to adding 889 Healy Department staff under merit rules. Measures include relaxed fee collection and lighter enforcement at state hospitals and institutions as the merit system spreads.

Cheteel Harrisburg John & Fine Chesterman Suy~ Vey Healy Department Chesterman Committee Welson Mierit

Lightning Fatality at City Dump Claims Butler

A city dump caretaker Joseph Reges aged 5 of AD 3 Butler died when struck by lightning while walking with a shovel. The incident occurred as he crossed the dump and was witnessed by Johny M. Haker, the dump keeper, who was knocked to the ground and survived with injuries.

Butler Joseph Reges Norry Johny M. Haker

Battle for Laos Imminent as Vietminh Advance

Vietnamese forces mass near the Laos border threaten to attack within 48 hours. Ho Chi Minh's troops are reported to be closing on Luang Prabang, pressuring King Sisavang Vong and prompting French and American-supported defense efforts.

Laos Associated Press Hanoi Indochina Viet Nam Les Than Tee Sisavang Vong Liangprabane Fose Lusngprobane Pacer

Corry Chamber Seeks 300 Memberships To Fund Secretary

The Corry Chamber of Commerce plans a heavy membership drive to raise 8000 to 10000 for a full-time executive secretary. Board members at the Hotel Corry discussed expanding membership beyond the 105 current, with a preliminary meeting by the membership committee and others planned soon.

Corry Rae T Hie Ue Hotel Corry Chamber Chamber 10 E- Bculve Jaynes Hive Per Stewart Long Roy Reed Uhespla William Leaty

Dust From Texas Blown Into Oklahoma Region

Dust from Texas storms swept into Oklahoma this morning as winds carried particles across the area. Residents reported muddy rain and dust settling on cars and outdoor surfaces, with weather experts noting high wind velocity could push the plume further east.

Texas Oklahoma Conry tWleir

Soviet Bulganin demands western action for peace talks

Moscow May Day speech by Premier Bulganin urges concrete Western disarmament steps and denounces mere words. Pravda defends peace hopes while warning of intensified Soviet readiness. May Day events show global tensions with clashes in Japan and rival Berlin demonstrations.

Pravda Moscow The Tnion Defense Ministry Muatshal ‘Nikilai Bulkonin Om Teaders Eisenhower Pen De‘clarine Bulganin Yf Iy Tron Japan Berlin East Wid West New York

Bucknell President Nominated U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan

President Ei sethawer nominated Horace A. Hildreth 50 president of Bucknell University Lewisburg Pa to be ambassador to Pakistan He would succeed Avra Warram at Eo riehi.

Yaned Washington Eisethawer Horace A. Hildreth Bucknell University Lewisburg Ambasddor Pakistan Hildreth Avra Warran Eoriehi

Local Pork Prices and Shortage Rumors Hit Market

The grainy note describes pork prices rising around 20 cents per pound and discusses limited supply at slaughtering pens. It mentions nearby outlets and references local neighborhoods while noting price pushes above a dollar per pound.

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Telephone rate hike delayed by public hearings

The Associated Press reports Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission ordered a temporary break for Meadville Telephone Co customers while a $160,000 annual rate increase is reviewed. Affected are 14,942 subscribers across Crawford, Mercer and nearby counties with rises in residence and business charges and a dime-per-call rate on pay phones. Public hearings will begin as soon as notices are published.

Luwline Crawford Bris Veuanen Mercer PVC Usiliy Commission Corintin Spartaneborg Meadville Stone Bore Linasvillé Suegerstowm Cochranton Akeet Spartanshue Lonance Spartanshoro Guys Mills Spartansbure Townville Meas~ville Company Covhranton Connenut Lake Sae~eerstown Cotmenulville Spartanburg Fogip Sanoxe

Slow Motoring Blamed In Wreck

A two-vehicle collision on East Columbus Avenue near the city line yesterday afternoon involved Malcolm Kinnaird of Erie driving a car and Harald Behm of Buffalo driving a tractor-trailer. Police said neither driver was injured, the truck escaped damage, and Kinnaird’s auto sustained about 350 in losses after the vehicle struck guard rails and rebounded.

Rick Seti Iinnialrd

Eisenhower Pushes Military Build-Up Despite Spending Cuts

President Eisenhower vows faster U S military buildup next year despite spending reductions. He outlines defense reform and a new command structure while noting uncertainty about exact year of potential Soviet attack and stressing readiness.

Associated Press Washington Eisenhower America Ebenhower Esterday Eiserhower Trunmut Uwe West Jones Capitol Hill Jiun- Mary Defense Department Marie Waseal Iis Algenhower Wip Stength Congress Pertiagon Lefense Start Joint Chiefs of Statf Defense Secretary National Security Council Joint Chiefs Organization Nlot

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