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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1954
Page
1
The fragmented text indicates a May ven of retary and verification actions involving Ivana of Erie. Details are unclear but suggest a public notice or official filing activity with dates in May.
Former President Truman blasts the Eisenhower administration as pursuing creeping McKinleyism and outlines six steps to push full employment within a year. He criticizes farm price supports, tax exemptions, wages, unemployment insurance, housing, and collective bargaining, urging federal action to boost expansion and housing.
Former U S Senator Joseph F Guffey announced active support for State Senator George M Leader in the Democratic race for governor of Pennsylvania He praised Leaders maturity and state government experience while noting his long acquaintance with the Leader family The article also mentions a six day bus and trolley operators walkout with 2200 workers involved.
Weather observer reports a break in a 13 day rain and snow pattern near Cory, with the first glimpse of pleasant temperatures since April 26. The mercury rose to around 43 degrees yesterday as cooler air lingers tonight, easing tomorrow into warmer conditions expected tomorrow night.
New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey urged Americans to switch from coffee to milk claiming healthiness and economy. Diplomats from Brazil and Colombia criticized the move as harming hemispheric solidarity and U S coffee policy. National Coffee Association president James M. O Connor warned of job losses if the coffee industry is curtailed. No comment from Dewey was reported.
Washington Developments from the Army reveal a new electronic clinical thermometer named ewistem. The device is 85 percent more accurate and faster than mercury thermometers, with remote temperature recording and readings from distant clinicians. Col. George T. Perkins, of San Antonio, heads the Army Medical Service graduate school division at Walter Reed Hospital and describes its use for remote reads.
Still five jurors needed for murder trial of Norman Moon as ten were seated after dismissing Mrs. Lucille G. McKelvey for physical incapacity. Three new jurors joined from Warren and Youngsville, bringing nine on the panel with more to come. Judge Flick ordered 60 extra veniremen after the first panel of 47 exhausted without selections.
In New Haven police cornered two suspects linked to a Middlebury holdup. James Pollard 26 shot himself in an apartment attic after Detective Ralph Palma wrestled with him in a downtown movie theater. Clarence Rydatrom 21 killed himself in a taxicab as officers closed in. The escapees had tied two women in Middlebury and fled with cash and jewelry.
Associated Press reports that Army counselor John G. Adams denied Secretary Stevens instructed him to halt the McCarthy subcommittee probe into security risks at Ft Monmouth New Jersey. Adams said there was no discussion of Stevens’ difficulties with McCarthy before his October appointment and that halting the inquiry was not his aim. He also disputed suspending employees due to the inquiry and said handling congressional relations was not the primary reason for his role.
Senate veteran Clyde R. Hoey of North Carolina died yesterday at age 60 after a stroke. An old line Southern Democrat, Hoey served in the Senate since 1945 following a term as governor and was noted for chairing a subcommittee on 5 percent scandals. The Senate balance stood at 47 Democrats, 47 Republicans, and 1 Independent. Hoey’s death leaves a seat to be filled.
The city and county approve hiring two assessment workers to record data on properties as part of a five year plan to reassess values under a new state law. Gregor and Miller will oversee data collection and set initial market values, with owners notified this fall and able to appeal at the Board of Tax Revisions and Appeals.
A large crowd gathered at the State Armory for the two day Sportavan Show hosted by Corry Junior Chamber of Commerce. Cleveland star Bob Feller was slated to appear from 7 to 11 p.m. with a weather dependent arrival by personal plane. A door prize router winner was drawn, and the Corry Band performed.
The Public Utility Commission will hear further testimony here May 25-27 and consider a 1,54,000 annual rate increase proposed by the General Telephone Company of Erie. The fourth hearing will test proof of rate of return while cities Johnstown Sayre Erie Titusville and Franklin oppose the plan. Elvin Testlebaum Johnstown city solicitor told the end of the two day hearing that the companys valuation figures were too high. Killed by train A Reading Co train struck an automobile at Laureldale Reading pa killing Calvin Hague and James Rea.
Mirrinbury sources report that work on rebuilding the Columbus Dam washed out in 1947 should start next month by the Irrigation Commission. After seven years of delays due to disputes with five property owners including the Columbus School District and Volunteer Firemen’s Association, final signatures are near. The Fish Commission and Attorney General’s office expect to issue the go ahead within two weeks, with $20,000 from the License Fund set aside for the spillway rebuild.
French authorities dispatched Dr Pierre Huard to Dien Bien Phu to organize a rapid airlift of seriously wounded French Union troops. The plan aims to fly out about 700 wounded from the Viet Minh held valley, using helicopter transport and Dakota planes. Brig Gen Christian de Castries’ wife travels to Luang Prabang seeking news of her husband, who is reported captured.
London reports Soviet authorities expelled Maj Charles Langdon a British assistant military attache accusing him of spying on Russian secrets. Britain states the Kremlin action follows London’s demand that two Soviet air attachés leave after alleged espionage activity.
Moscow rejected a U.S. note alleging that American war prisoners from Korea were transferred to Russia calling the claim clearly invented. The Soviet statement appeared in Moscow papers after the May 5 note to the Soviet Embassy in Washington. A State Department spokesman said he did not know who the prisoners were or how many were involved and that the U.S. note’s text would be made public today.
President Eisenhower signed the Seaway bill in a White House ceremony to launch a plan bringing ocean trade to the American continent. The event featured Canadian ambassador Charles R. Henney and lawmakers Ferguson, Wiley, and Dondero among the attendees and signees.
Bethlehem Steel Co and the United Steelworkers will open contract negotiations in New York City on May 2 to replace the expiring two-year pact. About 80,000 employees will be affected as talks proceed at the Hotel McAlpin. The union committee meets May 24 to discuss policy.
Geneva reports say Western powers struggle to unify policy on Korea and Indochina. President Rhee of South Korea resists US backed plans for nationwide elections under UN supervision. Eden set to address Korean conference as diplomacy winds through private talks and possible new cabinet uncertainty in France.
A one car collision early today on West Washington Street near Mead Avenue damaged Roy Kerstetter's car with front and right side impact. He said he skidded on slick pavement and hit a tree at the James Brien property before driving away to report the incident.
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