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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1953
Page
1
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At Panmunjom a senior truce meeting pressed the Communists to outline a final plan for prisoner fate. The Allies proposed supervising a two to three month release and a later political settlement, while the Communist side hedged and sought broader talks.
Seven Americans freed from North Korean internment arrived in Moscow aboard the Trans-Siberian Express. Ambassador Bohlen led the welcoming party as families and officials met the liberated group at the wall. The return marks the first wave of foreign civilians repatriated after long detention amid wartime tensions.
A city experiences an unusually warm spell with 80 degree heat. Residents report heat impacting daily life while forecasts show continued warmth into the week.
Government finances forecast a deficit of 7.3 billion dollars for the year ending June 30, with the Eisenhower administration facing a near six billion dollar shortfall in the new fiscal year. Senate committee staff warn that unless spending changes are made, the deficit could reach 9 to 11 billion dollars. President Truman’s higher spending estimate would push the deficit to about 9.9 billion.
A Corry driver Patt Gundrachie escaped injury when his car crashed on East Columbus Avenue in the early hours yesterday. He told police he fell asleep at 4 AM, clipping a tree and guard rail, snapping a light standard, hitting a pole, and colliding with the Wheel Inn property service island. Damages were pegged at $500 to the car with unknown property loss.
In Harrisburg the assembly reconvened as a sales tax measure dominates the agenda. House leaders seek votes to pass a sales tax as Republicans struggle to find enough support, with one Democrat, Rep. Lawrence Conner, reporting strong opposition. A party poll showed deep public resistance, and the matter continues toward a likely floor vote.
Janine Leonberg 19 of Medford dies in Burlington County Hospital after her brother, a student at Hahnemann Medical College, performs emergency chest massage during a collapse near a refreshment stand on Route 70. Doctors say heart activity briefly returned during transport and surgery but she died shortly after midnight.
Grand Marais dispatch reports a lake freighter named Sykes encountered rough waves on Lake Superior near Isle Royale. Coast Guard rescue vessels and air search were deployed as wind gusts and heavy seas hindered efforts. Survivors and exact counts remained unclear as authorities communicated limited radar and radio signals from the scene.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and Harold Stassen arrive in Cairo for the first stop on a 12 nation information tour of the Middle East and Near East. Their mission focuses on US allies amid tensions over Suez and British withdrawals. Egypt's Naguib accuses Britain of disguised occupation and vows to defend independence.
Jon Lindbergh, 20, son of Charles Lindbergh, explored and photographed the Inge Underwater cavern in the Vonde mountain area near Yosemite National Park. Wearing Navy frogman gear, he descended 150 feet to reach Bower Cave, spending over an hour inside. He was joined by two Western Speleological Institute members.
Ruth, 21, pilot from Ol City, dies at hospital after a Piper Cub crash near Oj City. Passenger Robert B. Keefer, 28, of Van, RD, is buried at the scene with fatal injuries. The wreck occurred as the plane lost power, struck a tree, and burst into flames. The victim’s planned marriage to Martha Burgeson was set for September.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary announces a manual tap diy sale this Friday and Saturday. Co chairs Earl Huicht and Mrs Louis Valentine preside. Volunteers ages seven and up assist in the sale at Widmann Rug Store. Proceeds aid the hospital charity work.
James Malick a 22 year old from West View survived two wounds after fighting in Korea and a prank gone wrong. He attempted to climb a 4 000 volt line and fell 39 feet to the ground four weeks ago. He died Saturday at Allegheny General Hospital.
Senator Stennis a key Armed Services member urged preserving Air Force funding amid calls to trim military budgets. He warned against underfunding aviation power, while colleagues debated reductions and procurement pacing. واشنطن dispatch notes GOP and Democratic positions on defense spending.
Corry police and welfare workers ended a missing persons episode involving Mrs. Annabelle Roberts and her sister Mrs. Alvin Roberts. The two women, from West Main Street, were reportedly hitchhiking with six children when aided by men posing as sheriffs deputies. The incident, near Columbus, raised questions about deputy conduct and potential coercion during detainment or arrest threats. The sheriff's office would not confirm details or actions at the time.
Former Police Lt Louis BE Morgan pleads innocent to 54 charges of juggling and embezzling funds from the Police Federation Credit Union and seeks a non jury trial. Indicted by a special grand jury Morgan, ex secretary treasurer of the union, faces possible prison. A Criminal Court jury earlier convicted him of ordering men to soften grand jury testimony.
The Agriculture Department reported that overall food costs have fallen to the lowest level since December 1950, driven by lower farm prices. A fixed quantity of food purchased cost an average of 27 dollars 01 in 1952 could be bought for 35 cents in 1953, with July prices previously higher at 75 5 cents. Lower prices of bread and some dairy and poultry products contributed to the decline. Farm product prices were down 1 percent in the first quarter of 1953 vs 1952, but retail prices fell only 8 percent due to higher marketing charges, allowing farmers to keep about 46 cents of each consumer dollar.
In a House of Commons speech Prime Minister Churchill backs a swift high level conference of leading powers. He argues for informality and privacy, and says the Communist Korea proposal requires sympathetic examination. He notes US costly Korean effort and stresses allied unity while offering no unilateral decision.
Dr. Horace A. Hildreth, Bucknell University president for four years, submitted his resignation to become U S ambassador to Pakistan. He told the board of trustees he resigns to prepare for the duties of the secretary of state and to serve his country.
A massive multi state tornado outbreak swept five Midwestern regions over the weekend, injuring 100 plus and killing at least six in Minnesota towns. Areas hit included Southern Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, Southeastern Nebraska, North Central Town, West Central Arkansas and Southeastern Kansas. Property losses run into millions as homes and farms were damaged or destroyed.
A Saturday eve banquet at St Pauls Lutheran was blamed for a food poisoning outbreak. Several physicians treated attendees as cases developed. Mothers in charge contacted the baker of the pies and suspected improper refrigeration of the cream filling. Some attendees avoided the filling and recovered. An unrelated auto crash in Danonsburg injured Thompson, 88, of McTamald, who died later from injuries.
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