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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1953
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes a tax year notice with references to a count and individuals, but the content is incomplete. The readable fragment mentions a six to ten year tax period and a formal entry, suggesting a local taxation or property assessment context without clear names or locations.
Harrisburg officials denied state funding for the Corry School project, shifting the extra tax burden to local districts. Groundbreaking remains set for May 16, with the $2.8 million building to open in 1954. The six districts must cover the added costs, including finishing trades, a greenhouse, and a vocational director’s office, totaling about $100,000 beyond prior estimates.
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States is in talks with allied nations on a possible United Nations action regarding Indochina. He warned that extending air attacks against Thailand could provoke unrest in Burma and Indonesia and threaten Japan’s security, complicating regional stability.
Erie officials debate two Waterhouse sponsored bills to sell off Erie midline fruit tax assets. City solicitor Gerald Web says bills would create machinery to raise about 500000 in city and school board revenue. Officials push for impartial advisory notes before votes while timing of sessions affects consideration.
Fire and police pension boards met with Mayor Kinley to discuss extending Social Security benefits to city employees. No decisions were made due to the solicitor's absence, with another meeting planned within a week to ten days. Current police and fire personnel are blocked from Social Security by their pension plans, while other city workers face federal rules. In a separate item, Harrisburg leaders considered banning beer and liquor sales on Christmas Easter Sunday and Good Friday, with an exemption window for hotels clubs and taverns.
About 2400 customers of the Pennsylvania Gas Company face roughly a 1.45 dollar monthly increase as the Public Utility Commission approves a test hearing filing. Officials testified the utility seeks 744 thousand dollars more annually from 48 949 residential customers and a total rise across all customers for operation costs and expansion. Testimony cited rising gas purchase prices from United Natural Gas, Tennessee Gas, and other suppliers as drivers of the hike while protests were voiced by Erie and Conneaut officials.
The Associated Press reports a Czech Communist weekly denies any shift in Soviet policy, calling Western peace rhetoric misleading. Vienna diplomats see it as a reiteration that the Kremlin remains committed to its long standing peace stance despite Western claims of a new course.
A coroner's jury in Corry ordered further investigation of West Smith Street resident John Jack Mattes. The district attorney directed State Police to file one count of involuntary manslaughter against the local man after a collision killed Mr and Mrs William E Murphy of Roussville Bla L. The grand jury will reconvene next week to decide on trial, with testimony from State Police at the inquest detailing Blatt's car veering across Highway 1 striking the Murphys’ vehicle. Attorneys Willian Robinson and Arnie Ginwallin represented Blatt, while Lheeste represented Mrs Murphy’s side as authorities indicated possible civil actions.
Washington reports a clash over proposed curbs on tin and oil imports as lawmakers press for a one year extension of the trade act. President Eisenhower seeks higher tariff flexibility while four senior officials urge approval for only a straightforward extension. The hearings feature McKay and Agriculture Secretary Benson, with other cabinet members named as witnesses.
Washington The Eisenhower administration shifts from public to private development of hydroelectric power. Interior Secretary Melaj says private enterprise will be allowed to develop power where possible, avoiding interference with natural resource development. McKay notes plans for a federal Hell's Canyon dam are dropped in favor of Idaho Power Company's private dam on the Stoke River near the Oregon Idaho border.
Hundreds are saved after two ships collide in the North Sea. The British steamer Duke of York and American transport US Army Haul Victory rammed near Harwich. Survivors evacuated to Dover by American vessels. The Duke of York carried 497 passengers and crew. four seriously injured. The Haul Victory carried 50 U.S. civil service personnel.
Vietminh forces await supplies and regroup near Luang Prabang Laos as patrols sweep the royal city area but fail to contact any Communist troops. French defenses hold at Vientiane while Thailand moves 40,000 Vietnamese from the northern border as a precaution against invasion.
The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania approved admitting women delegates by 182 to 104 in a convention. The move requires approval next year before it takes effect. A volunteer committee raised the issue, but the ruling stood that committees could be prevented by a special committee. Bishop Oliver J. Hart appointed the committee, which was armed and ready to recommend a vote. Resolutions also supported FEPC and child care bills while opposing legalized Rampling.
Washington The bill to grant states ownership of submerged lands off their shores won Senate approval 56 to 35 after a lengthy debate. The measure, already approved by the House, would recognize state ownership of submerged lands within historic boundaries and affect offshore sales in California Texas and Louisiana. The House now faces whether to accept the Senate version or risk a new Senate confrontation before sending the bill to the White House.
TON Allegheny air news announces new service by Cleveland O Ene Pa and Huntington W Va June 6 Barnes president said Cleveland Erie New York route will give first direct air access to major industrial centers along Pennsylvania north border including Wilkes Barre Williamsport Bradford Jamestown Pa Philadelphia Harrisburg and direct links across the state The strike by 230 drivers on Blue Ridge Hills Lines western division continues unresolved as mediators plan no talks until tomorrow.
A struggle within Harrisburg GOP leaders stalls a tax proposal. Rep. Albert Wydhowwn and August Met resist, arguing the plan will fail without broader support. The House debates a package aimed at closing a $157 million gap in the Commonwealth budget, with adjournment possible by May 11 if compromise falters.
Jets divebombed the abandoned Kangee Dam area near the Yalu River as 36 Thunderjets, escorted by Sabre fighters, attacked DUI units, rails, and a partially completed project. Navy ships and carrier planes bombed Wonss port, while the 165 mile front remained quiet aside from Hecht patrols.
Former President Truman arrived home last night from a vacation and said he is ready to work again. He reported feeling rested and assured that everything is okay, ready to resume duties.
An AP report from Panmunjom quotes U N truce negotiator saying zero progress toward a Korean armistice, with about 2,000 prisoners in central custody. Nam and Harrison clash over neutrals, prisoner status, and potential Chinese custodians as Allied officials demand clarity and continuity in talks.
The Pennsylvania House approved a tougher narcotics bill by 185 to 22, aligning state penalties with federal standards. The legislation, introduced by Rep. LeRoy A. Weidner, adds mandatory prison terms for possession of illegal narcotics and raises fines for habitual offenders, with separate terms for first offenders and reduced maximum terms for repeat offenders. The bill was amended to cover possession of legal irritants and to adjust sentencing ranges.
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