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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1954

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France Open to Discuss Indochina Armistice Terms

Molotov denounces Western Asian defense pact as colonialist. France says it will discuss the Communist plan for Indochina armistice while opposing key provisions. Geneva talks continue despite deadlock as Viet Nam, Laos, and Cambodia seek independence terms.

Indochina Geneva France French National Assembly U. S United States Tuli Korea Viet Nam

Jury pressed for death in Norman Moon trial

Jury selection continues in Warren County for Norman Moon charged with murdering Judge Allison Wade in January. State attorneys push for the death penalty while some jurors with conscientious objections are excused, and farm duties affect one prospective juror. Moon remains calm as questioning proceeds with 16 jurors remaining to be seated.

Warren Norman Moon Moat Connellsville Allison D. Wade Warren County Flick James Matues Lena Schaeffer Dora Williamsor Burton R. Laub Erle Aworth Moon Fred Moon Conngllayille Trio Veniremen

Musical Show From Corry High to Be Shown Tomorrow

The Corry Area High School Music Department presents a musical show tomorrow at 8:00 PM in the high school auditorium. The program covers from 1805 to the present, told in song and costume to depict the era of popular tunes. a two page program provides an outline of world events and period data.

Brown Corry Area

Sparta Plant Fire Destroys Cabinet Making Shop

Flames, likely from an overheated motor, extensively damaged a cabinet making shop run by Telford Berkey in Spartansburg. Firemen doused the blaze, soaked stock of hard maple plywood and other materials, while Berkey estimated most equipment except one large motor might be salvageable. Local firemen were called at 11 a.m. to Spartansburg and fought water supply trouble.

Telford Berkey Spartansburg Berkey Crawford County Cory Spartanshore Tire Spartamaburg

Culligan Soft Water Service Sold to Warren Firm

The Culligan Soft Water Service of Corry on East South Street has been bought by Culligan Soft Water Service of Warren. George Reed, who started the local operation three years ago, sold the franchise and equipment to A Schenholm Jr. of Warren. The Corry office is closed and local customers will be served by a Warren based truck.

Culligan Soft Water Service Corry East South Street Wirren George Reed A. Schenholm Jr Warren

Humphrey Aims for 500 Billion Economy by 1960

Sen. Humphrey urged a long term goal of a 500 billion dollar economy by 1960 at a CTO briefing. He called for ongoing rapid growth to raise living standards and support scientific progress, citing unemployment data and the need for a steadily expanding national output.

Associated Press Washington Humphrey Devlin CTO Ela Minnesota Eisenhower Secretary of the Treasury George M. Humphrey Sen Mt Ieu U. S Humphrey Side U.S

Plan To Airlift Wounded From Dien Bien Phu Fortress

French Commander Navarre seeks contact with Vietminh leader Giap to arrange mercy evacuation of wounded from Dien Bien Phu as Geneva accord allows 1300 seriously wounded to be moved. Vietminh reports 11,000 French prisoners held. airstrips must be repaired for landings.

Satgon Indochina Dien Bien Phu Henri Navarre Paris Vidiminh Vo Nguyen Giap Geneva Indochine Navarre Glap Radio Hierondelle Swallow Far East Radio Hirondelle Giap Hanoi Banca Vietminh

Sportsman Show Opens Tomorrow at State Armory

Plans are complete for a two day Sportsman Show at the State Armory on East Washington Street starting tomorrow at 7 p m under the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds will fund the Jaycee pledge of 1800 to aid the city two way radio system and Cleveland pitcher Bob Feller will appear from 7 to 11 p m Thursday. Exhibits include oil paintings weaving equipment antique gun models and more with thousands expected. Tickets will be sold by Jaycee members at the entrance.

State Armory East Washington Street Junior Chamber of Commerce Jaycors Cleveland Bob Feller Cah Ber Don Wharton Bonnie Gordon Arnold Seastead Clymer Claus Spencer Chuck Willams Cory High School Plotwnes Det Taggart Fred Mixer Rod and Gun Club B. Anderam Frank Grice Clinton Pratt al Weatren Tan Wickwire Robert Mareh Harry L. Johnson Florence Tripp Foyle Lumber Co George Aldrich Hammond Orgary Corryites Federal Communications Commission Jaycee

Three Jamestown Plants Are Sold

Jamestown firms Davis Furniture Corporation reportedly sold its holdings to a New York City financial syndicate for 200000. The deal allegedly included the Jamestown plant and Randolph Furniture Works factories in Jamestown and Randolph. Officials did not confirm or deny the report.

Jamestown Tnner Davis Furniture Corporation James Ita Holdings New York City Davis Randolph Randolph Furniture Works Wholy-Ow and Davie

City seeks bids for block type building contract

Council authorized advertising for bids to construct a block type building estimated around 2000 dollars. City engineer specifications favor concrete over metal, and bids open May 21. The meeting also discussed sewer rental charge methods and traffic line painting supplies.

Olly Connell Hnstrict Ross Fehiman Parkes and Public Property Fehiman Williams Speci Council Weston al Mat Wileh Lve

Phone hearing on G T E Pennsylvanias rule appeal opens

Corry attends postponed session in Hazelsburg as Northwestern Pennsylvania labor leaders protest the General Telephone Company of Pennsylvania plan. The Public Utility Commission review weighs phone bill issues and possible alternatives. The hearing will continue tomorrow with a decision later on PUC permission.

Corry General Telephone Company Pennsylvanie Louis Miller Central Labor Council Smd W. W. Waterhouse Hazelsburg Commissaion Roger Brows Cornell Wis Labor Council PUC

Frank Baeder Dies At DuBois

Frank Baeder, longtime Corry resident and civic figure, died at 4 this morning in DuBoise. He managed the Evie Ex position in Erie and later the Kimery Hotel in Bradford, leaving two Rochester nieces as surviving relatives. The body was taken to Titusville for funeral services at St Titus Church with burial in Titusville Cemetery after a 9:30 a. m. service. Fire crews were called to 117 West Street at 2:16 this afternoon for a chicken brooder blaze, which was reportedly under control with two trucks still en route to headquarten.

Franiessaeuer Amous Corry Maple Avenue DuBoix Baeder Baeder Grill Center Washington Streets Baader Erie Bradford Aimilar Niagara Falla Maysi¢ Furs Baeder Marilyn Wagner Argus Krech Rochester Titunville St Titus Church Ari Wurist Tituavisie West Street

Jett Commuters Approve 27130 Outlay for School Equipment

The Jett Commuters of Carry Area Schools approved spending 27130 for equipment at the new Corry Aves High School raising the total to 118000. Bids on furnishing five pianos were rejected, with new quotations to be sought. The board met in the Public Library building with a special committee to confer on fabrics and upholstery for lounges and home economics.

Carry Corry Aves High School Corry Walter Campbell Kooman Furniture Clymer Corry Bord Minn Meloy Jones A. Bruce Smith Loveland Field Mead Park Atudentia Corry Board Ruby Stump Harding School Stump Corty Branley Shera

Godfrey Hip Operation Check Planned for TV Radio Star

Ar nor Godfrey will undergo a check of his year-old hip operation within a week or ten days. Dr Otto Autranc, the bone specialist handling the case since Dr Marius No Smith Petersen's death, will travel to New York for the assessment. A General Hospital spokesman said the entertainer announced on his TV radio audience that he must return to the hospital for the operation again.

Godfrey Horton Arnor Godfrey Otto Autranc Ben Marius No Smith-Petersen New York Massachusett General Hospital

Change Name Of Jr High School To Wright Elementary

The Corry Board of Education approved renaming the junior high to Wright Elementary School for the new year. Students suggested many names honoring local and national figures, with Wright Elementary chosen to align with street location.

Wright Gorey Board of Education Nuffiey Weight Oo of Thos Wid Io Ayatem Iwy Neven East Pleasant Street Wright Street

Dirksen proposal on McCarthy hearings sparks fast opposition

Senator Dirksen offers revised plan to suspend public hearings after McCarthy testifies but faces immediate Army and Democratic opposition. Secretary Stevens urges full public inquiry and witnesses on the stand. Mundt delays vote. plan includes closed rebuttal sessions and public transcript. McCarthy would resume inquiries limited to government communists. Court note: Mary Ellen McGregor appears in Liverpool on brunt and disorderly charge.

Dirksen Army McCarthy Washington Dirkssen R-Ti Stevens Bravens Mundt White House Nixon Liverpool England Mary Ellen McGregor Booth Vine Tate Mary Ellen Tin

Dulles Plans All‑Out Southeast Asia Coalition

Secretary of State Dulles outlined a secret report to the House on building a 10 nation united front in Southeast Asia. He met with ambassadors from Australia New Zealand Thailand and the Philippines and urged swift talks under mutual defense pacts as Geneva talks continue.

Associated Press Washington Dulles House Foreign Affairs Committee Southeast Asia Indochina Australia New Zealand Thailand Philippines Eisenhower Wilson Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Sind Radford Sny Boutheant Agia Mot Joritain Peeter Pes Carlos Romula Ramon Magsaysaye

Budget drafted for Lawrence Airport operations

A proposed budget of 850 to operate Lawrence Airport for the coming year was prepared at a meeting of prospective Corry Airport Authority members. The council will vote next Monday to approve the authority and appoint members, with funds to be raised by public subscription. Plans include deed delivery from Lawrence Thomas and first aviation gasoline shipment for a ceremony inviting visiting pilots.

Lawrence Corry Lawrence Thomas

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