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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1953

Page

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Senators urge to keep defense agency amid savings claim

Senators Long Louisiana and Stennis Mississippi urged President Eisenhower to modify his plan to abolish the Office of the Director of Installations arguing the agency saves billions for taxpayers. They cited a watchdog role and said Congress should resist full scrap or allow separate fixes. If the reorganization goes through they threatened separate legislation to reestablish the office.

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Planes Hammer Enemy Targets in North Korea Drive

UN command deploys hundreds of Sabre jets and fighter-bombers over North Korea in a mission to hit troop and supply targets. Bridges near Pyongyang reportedly bombed or damaged. several airstrikes cited. Elsewhere, a college announces inauguration of Allentown leader Dr John C Seegers, first alumnus named president of Munster College.

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Cat Believed to Cause Fatal Auto Accident in La Wobe

Four year old Raymond Bigley Jr. of La Wobe near his home was killed yesterday when struck by a moving auto. The driver said the child suddenly darted into the street in front of the vehicle. Authorities investigated the accident as a pedestrian fatality near Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Corryite Held for Larceny Investigation

Plainclothes officers detained a Corry resident in custody today pending questioning on a larceny case. Investigation continues with authorities withholding the suspect's identity. No formal charges announced as detectives pursue leads in the Third Ward area.

Sue Ponce Corry

Four Die in Crash at Lock Haven

A Sunday school teacher and three young children died when a small private airplane crashed into a barn near Lock Haven airport. Howard Graves, the airport manager, reported seeing the craft lift and then dive, striking the barn and bursting into flames about 10 yards from the roadway. Chel Wetzel, a local minister from Lock Haven, described families traveling to churches in the area affected by the tragedy.

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Protests Sought Over Pennsyl Very Gas Rate Rise

Union groups in Corry and Connell call for protests against a rate increase by the Pennsyl Very Company. The Corry City Council plans a letter of protest and requests hearings by county and state labor and public utilities bodies next Thursday. Local unions expect broad support and potential testimony from Corry and neighboring areas, with city officials considering an attorney’s motion.

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April Rainfall Under Average Across The Month

A weather summary notes April was not the wettest on record, with only 3.50 inches reported by Weather Observer George Mulderick though daily rainfall ranged from a garage to over half an inch on 22 of 30 days. The piece also covers Associated Press notes on storms, winds, and regional temperatures, plus political updates on union elections and leadership changes.

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Tax critics argue high taxes will persist postwar

Babson Park analysis urges limits on federal budget to curb taxes and prices. It contrasts prewar and postwar incomes, noting a 20 000 a year earner with 18 500 after taxes in 1935 40 now keeps about 14 500 but buys only 7 600 in 1909 40 goods. It argues war price dynamics and wage demands drove spiraling costs, urging restraint to avoid national bankruptcy.

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Tornadoes In Alabama Kill 7 More

Tornadoes sweeping across North Central Alabama left seven dead and up to three hundred injured as homes were leveled near Ashland and in Clay County. The storm tore an eight county path, damaged power lines, and disrupted a hospital treating patients by candlelight.

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Driver 10 Fights Police Arrest After Crash

Nond Byowh 49 of Ritive steel faced charges of reckless driving after a crash on East Main Street. He was treated for injuries at Corry Memorial Hospital along with Donald Pike, who is in Homet Hospital Erie with a skull fracture and broken leg. Police say Brown veered off the street, struck a tree after 126 feet, and evidence does not support his account of low speed. He seeks a hearing claiming accelerator pedal slick and headlights failed. Police note he had been driving for years and could have stopped by ignition or clutch. Also, convention ends Harrisburg Young Men's Christian Association session with Dr Arnold E Look as sole presidential nominee.

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Vietminh Ready All-Out Drive on Capital of Laos

Vietminh prepares an all-out assault on the Laotian capital as French defenses brace for a major push. The article references heavy troop movements, river crossings, and anticipated relief from allied forces as the city faces a pivotal siege.

Vietminh Laos

Driver Uses Park For City Speedway

A Cory youth faces two charges after a reckless driving incident in a city park. Police say Charles Wichynski, 224 West Malet, sped north when a light turned green, then swerved into the park, crossing it before rejoining East Park Place. The Blehynski car stopped at Essa Hall after the park dash, with the driver admitting speeding at about 50 miles per hour.

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Fall at hospital leaves woman with elbow fracture

Mrs Merle McIntyre of 1902 North Center Street slipped on wet soles in a hospital corridor and fractured her elbow while visiting her father at Cor Ty Memoirs Hospital. She was treated and released after medical care.Berlin report notes 19 West Berlin police desertions in April raise East Zone total to 1196 since January 1.

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Auto Fatality Involving Two Cars In Ohio Area

Ohio man dies at the scene and four others are injured in a two car crash at Routes 19 and Hughes Corners near Mechanicsville. Victim William McQuown, 49, a contractor from Mechanicsville, died. Injured include Paul V. Kebert, 86, of Meadville. Pauline Kebert. Larry Rebert. Marian McQuown. Vehicles were a Cadillac and a Chrysler. damage estimated at $8,000. Investigation ongoing to determine driver identities. coroner awaiting full report.

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Clean Up Days Set Next Week by City Street Department

City crews set next Tuesday and Wednesday for a spring cleanup, hauling away refuse and litter from curbs. On Tuesday crews will collect in the Second and Third wards, then move to the Fourth ward on Wednesday to finish the cleanup.

Chinese railroad officials tour Erie operations in Corry

Five Chinese railroad officials led by H Chen Taiwan Railroad Administration chief engineer Te Tuan and TH Peng associate chief engineer visited Corry to study Erie Railroad practices. They were accompanied by J. Rossman division engineer and J. G. Airey master, before heading toward Chicago for metropolitan operations.

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Massive Row-Lawn Fire Displaces 40 from Apartments

A 100000 fire razed four buildings on a Row Lawn business block in Sayre Pennsylvania. Fire crews from New York and Pennsylvania battled flames for three hours. Fire Chief Albert Frank said the origin was in the Shyerw Williams building near West Packer Avenue and Bess Wonder Street. Forty residents were displaced from second and third floor apartments as shops and a restaurant were damaged. No deaths. but firefighters suffered minor injuries.

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Man Rescued From Deep Pit After Gas Blast

Associated Press reports a rescue at the Hi-Toot Deep Caisson where a digger Lavelle was lowered into a gas-filled shaft after a blast. He suffered a concussion and broken ribs as doctors at Presbyterian Hospital described his condition as serious. Workmen say Lavelle was saved as the chief pulled him up. fellow worker Bullestran credited no heroism, returning to the bottom of another caisson.

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Repatriated GI Lists 75 Names At Prison Camps

A repatriated U S soldier listed 79 Americans in North Korea prison camps, eight from Pennsylvania. Harry A Cuitting of Belle Plaine Iowa and Kansas City Mo gave the list to Bill Moore of the Kansas City Star. He said the men were in good shape and handed over the notes hidden in a small Chinese notebook. Pennsylvania names include L B Tovey Kingston William Richardson Philadelphia Robert Bailey Reading William R Doe Clymer Joseph C Lawson Waynesburg Harry Fleegen East Brady Frank McHenry Philadelphia and James W Richardson Philadelphia.

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Falls To Death In Johns Town Fire Escape Attempt

Johnstown Pennsylvania tragic incident where 65 year old blind resident Frank Huprovich fell from a second floor parapet while escaping a blaze. The fire gutted a Nome building leaving the man deceased at the scene and authorities investigating the cause and sequence of events.

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Communists Ask One Day Recess in Korea Talks

Communist delegates pressed for a one day recess in the Korea truce talks after proposing four neutral states India Pakistan Burma and others to take custody of prisoners. U S sources suggested no fixed policy on which nation would supervise prisoners and noted Sweden and Switzerland were considered acceptable by some but Switzerland was rejected by the Reds.

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Free Parking on Corry Days Mayor Backs Ahead

Corry introduces free parking during Corry Days with meters out of service May 14 15 16. Mayor D Fred Lindsey heads police effort, bags placed over meters to aid shoppers at 50 participating stores marked by window signs and sale posters.

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