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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1954
Page
3
Erie registration data show Democrats gaining in the city and losing slightly in the county. May primary totals list 95,095 voters, with Erie City 27,851 Republicans 29,739 Democrats and 498 others, County 23,338 Republicans 9,957 Democrats and 338 others, Corry 2,028 Republicans 1,316 Democrats and 33 others.
In Birmingham Alabama Senator John Sparkman surged to a clear primary victory amid bitter charges he betrayed Alabama as Democratic vice presidential candidate in 1952. A large turnout, aided by a tax law relaxation, boosted Sparkman over three opponents while former Gov. James E. Folsom led the governor’s race despite misconduct accusations.
London lecturer Richard Knox Lee told a Corry audience that the Lord's Prayer and the Sermon on the Mount must govern nations for lasting peace. He cited healing stories and urged renewed dedication to pure Christianity as the basis of global salvation.
In Columbus Ohio George H Bender led a light turnout in the top primary beating William Saxbe for the Republican nomination to run against Democrat Thomas A Burke for the remainder of Taft term. Bender led 221365 to 164944 after 9700 of 11080 polling places reporting. He urged Saxbe backers to support his fall bid.
The defeat by Saxbe sets up a November 2 general election race between two Cleveland figures for a pivotal Senate seat in Washington.
Erie County growers warn a continuing cold wave could bring serious damage to fruit trees. County agent Harry Poorbaugh said it is too early to confirm crop damage though forecasts suggest risk if temperatures drop below freezing. Snow yesterday was light and not expected to cause harm.
A city finance report criticizes long term external auditing and urges hiring a competent firm to review accounts. It calls for departmental accounting, comprehensive insurance and bond oversight, and modernized procedures. The committee proposes a triannual assessment with county participation and funds for garbage facilities financed short term from next year’s budget. It notes $13,000 approx two and a half mills awaiting decision on repayment.
Mr Smiley presented recommendations at Monday List Council meeting urging favorable consideration for buying a new fire engine and including the cost in next year’s budget.
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