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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1953
Page
1
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American Sabre jets destroyed 12 Red MIGs in a day of combat. Capt. Joe McConnell added sixteenth victory as Lt. Col. George Riddell tallied his fifth. Manuel Fernandes, with 14 MIGs, had his mission count cut by command. Ground fighting waned along the 165 mile front with skirmishes near the Pulkian River.
BEYNEFONTE Pa Charles Homeyer 66 and Oliver Carey 52 were executed in Rockview Prison in the second double execution in seven weeks. Homeyer was pronounced dead at 12 85 EST four minutes after entering the chamber. Carey died five minutes after injury while fleeing a robbery.
Frank Dani of 958 East Matt Street reported at 10 39 p m that his 1941 black Plymouth sedan was stolen while parked on West South Street. Police noted no word on whether the ignition key was left in the car or if theft occurred another way.
A DC3 transport plane crashed in East Texas near the Texas Louisiana border killing nineteen people. Survivors included Mrs. Cox of Florida and a Chicago flight attendant, with others missing or seriously injured. The Dallas to Atlanta flight was en route when a sunstorm caused the fatal impact.
United Nations Command leaders met in Tokyo on the second day of talks with Allied delegates, aiming to renew discussions on prisoner exchanges. Ul Gen William K. Harrison Jr. arrived for a meeting with Gen Mik Chirk amid stalled negotiations affecting about 48,500 prisoners. Peiping radio accused the U N of bad faith as Allied nations criticized the position on terms.
Associated Press reports weekend rioting in Kano, Nigeria left twenty dead and more than 150 injured as British authorities declare a state of emergency in the region. In Paris, the French Communist Party wins a municipal contest while Le Havre workers begin returning to port amid a crippling three week maritime strike winding down.
Across Pennsylvania the Associated Press reports a light voter turnout expected in tomorrow's state and local primaries. GOP contenders clash for judicial and mayoral seats while Democrats face few major contests, with party power and open-primary tensions shaping the race.
State Police at the Corry sub station arrested James Kwupelbrink, 61, of Clymer on a drunken driving charge on North Center street. He pleaded guilty at the hearing before Alderman M S Cobbett and was held for the next Erie County Court term, released later under $500 bond.
State police investigate the shotgun death of Samuel Tuscany Jr a 23 year old son of a mine operator found dead last night in Hollsopple area. His chest was shattered by a shotgun blast and authorities say he left his home carrying a weapon earlier in the day.
Construction on the Curry Area High School begins with a meeting of contractors architects and school officials Saturday. Workers and inspectors plan to complete the project within a 14 month window while ensuring workmanship remains high. Weekly site conferences will track progress with all major contractors present.
Francine Maloney a 17 year old Corry High School pupil fell ill while babysitting and died of meningitis concerns. The girl was hospitalized after symptoms intensified and a specialist confirmed meningitis as diagnosed by a local physician. Hospital reports show a favorable outlook for her illness but the case prompted school officials to notify families who traveled on a recent choir trip.
A weather update notes 1.82 inches of rain since last Wednesday at the local station. The five day total indicates ongoing precipitation with forecasts calling for more clouds and cooler conditions tonight and tomorrow.
Officials from West Germany and the Soviet bloc discussed trade rules at a 26 nation conference in Geneva. The United Nations Beotwmie Commission for Europe sponsored the session amid East West tensions.
Donated total reaches 401.25 from Corry and 46.87 from Clymer for the Ry Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sale. Young volunteers aided by Mrs Earl Haight and Mrs Louis Vilentine organized raffles and sales in Spartansburg and Clymer with local committee leads and many named members supporting the effort.
Local election coverage notes weather will be clear as polls open at 8 AM and close later. Campaign activity includes efforts by Ell Chun and Kinney in a write-in bid amid party competition and civic discourse.
William N. Oatis arrives in New York from Frankfurt aboard an American Airlines jet at 12 05 p m EST ending a 25 month imprisonment in Prague Czech officials had charged him as a spy before his release He describes his treatment as psychologically preparatory and says authorities did not indoctrinate him Football and boxing notes follow with a report of a Rocky Marciano knockout over Jersey Joe Walcott in Chicago
A two car collision on West Main Street near Avro Supply parking lot caused $175 in damage at 405 p m Saturday. Drivers were May Gilbert Vander Schaaf of Clymer and Waclin Snorznawi of 1250 West Mall. Vander Schaalman turned into Main Street as the other motorist started to pass, with Vander Schaaf’s car estimated at $125 damage and the other at $50.
Reports say a British team led by Col John reached a 27,000 foot saddle on Mount Everest after weathered conditions and a final assault plan for the world's highest peak.
A berserk man fired three shots near Union Station in Washington injuring himself and a FBI agent named Homer Wesley Green. Green, bound for Loneview Texas, was taken to Gallinger Hospital after being shot in the leg. Mulvaney, 28, and another agent confronted him. the assailant wrested a guard’s pistol and fired before being stopped.
Opening day activities were postponed due to rain and wet fields at Clim Bracken Field and Mead Park. Commissioner Cragg announced that Mooge Dig would face the VFW Gh tosays aoeae test postponement. parade moved to 515 with all teams to the field.
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