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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1953

Page

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Fragmented OCR Note About Local Tale Returns

A garbled OCR fragment hints at a local story or announcement. Readable elements mention a place and potential events but lack clear names or dates.

Fragmented Notice Teases New Prospects in Upset Bid

Readable fragments hint at a contemporary sports or civic update with unnamed figures and places. The partial text implies new contestants or options emerging, but key names and specifics are missing.

Jets Blast 12 Red MIGs In Korean War Air Battle

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.

Associated Press Seoul Air Force Joe McConnell Pifah Air McConnell Manuel Fernandes Fernandez Miami Fin Reedom Horhe George Riddell Eugene Ore Tour Dam Aunel Lowie A. Green Lexington N. C Korea

Two Slayers Executed in Pennsylvania Double Drive

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.

Beynefonte Charles Bilimityer Nell Pactoryvillome Olle Carey Philadelphia Rockview Prison Pennsylvania Homeyer Carey Iit Abington Township Heelan Penmsylvania Cayey

Cory motorist reports car stolen in Cory

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.

Frank Dani East Matt Street West South Street Dahl

DC3 Transport Crash in Texas Takes 19 Lives

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.

Texas Associated Prong Marshall City Fla Uys Marshall Hospital U. S Amone H, Fincher Atanta Jesse Avid Abilene Tex Fincher India DCA Dollas Atlanta

U N Command Holds Tokyo Talks Amid Exchange Deadlock

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 Munsan United Nations Command Tokyo Korea Paninwijam William K. Harrison Jr Mik Chirk T. ON Far East U. N. Command Peiping Radio Today U. S San Francisco Dt Scould Indi Britain Canada Jie U

Rioting in Kano Kills Twenty, Injures Over One Hundred Fifty

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.

Associated Presa Lagos Nigeria Kano Paris le Havre France Ai Vend

Light Vote Forecast in Pennsylvania Primary Contests

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.

Pleads Guilty To Drunken Driving in Corry

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.

Corry James Kwupelbrink Clymer North Center Street Triigelbrink M. S. Cobbett Erie County Henay

Shotgun Death Probe Raises Questions In Somerset

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.

Somerset Samuel d. Tuscany Jr Tuscan

Construction Starts On New Curry Area High School

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.

Curry Area Cimy T. Furs Wxcen Gump Bell P.M. Hayward J. D. Kissel Elect Ical Cnaimador W. W. Davis Axel Hillberen Ludwig Finn Farry Goodian Niggara China Company Milton Bisdo Heatthy Contention Ale Sanford GA Bryner Suns Corporation John Zambortis Inspeetor S. B. Anderson Hubert Vaughn L. E. Graham Supt L. M. Dauging Alorney Frank McKilphit Pope Echo

Corry Girl Ill of Meningitis

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.

Francine Maloney Corry High School Serios Corry Memorial Marvy M. Nat Frederick Abeeeb Une Hospital Stileker Ms Miter Maloney Avid EP. Balimi East Smith Street Firsh Weture Miloney Fiee Cappella Choi Corry Biother Udd Peitneyl Vaii Yenterby Oifiewis New Sebaum Corry Area Merson Eayrice Pri Baller Richart Ross- Lienur Hubert Vingia Penwyiilier Bryily San Plinnig Seoul Siest Pow Lewis Milles Donmld Dickinson W. W. Waterhouse Pull Baer J. Frid Kintey Richard Kesebacher Studing Jamet Willy Walter Deutschinnder J. D. Kissel MiWon Felede Howard Ladd Schoyle Suph Dougks Walter Davis Lou Hanna Harold Walte William Wodiesky Walter Campbell Robert Tun Hei Graham Cecil Miller Joe Wrible i Phemie H. Ly Sanford Harold HoWival Harold HoWival, Mrs. Lynn Rice Howard Sheen Maurice Kolpeln Nd Aubin Lindstom Pholithy Sawyer

Rainfall Totals Shaped by Steady Showers

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.

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West Germany and Reds Trade Talks at UN Europe Conference

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.

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Hospital Tag Sale Raises Funds At Corry And Clymer

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.

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Primary Day Expected Free of Rain for City Vote

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.

Lee Marlomerraw Pris Cbs Ing Jowin Joel Poditiel Ell T Chun Hota Etty Iwiton Mayow Kinney Tril Kinney

Oatis Returns to New York After Prague Spy Case

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

Associated Press New York William N. Catis United States Tlewild Ar Port American Airways Transturt Germany Oatis Prague Frankfurt Qatis Vguite Moore Marlon Tad Pole Chicago Jersey Joe Walcott Rocky Mareiuic Platney

Two Cars Damaged in Local Smashup on West Main Street

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.

West Main Street Avro Supply City Po- Live Tora May Gilbert Vander Schaaff Clymer Waclin Snorznawith West Mall Street City Police Vander Schaalman Turving Main Strwel Uarek Cid

Everest Climber Team Reaches Base Camp Saddle

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.

Py Assuumses E4rao Atmandu Nepal Intiny Mt. Everest Begassindar Col John

FBI Agent Shot by Berserk Gunman in Washington

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.

Associated Prem Washtington Washington Berger Tein DBI Irvine FBL Homer Wesley Greeny Lee John E Mulvaney Shale Green Gallinger Hospital Hurtland Sounty Green Loneview Tex Mullahey FBI Staton

Little League Opener Delayed By Rain

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.

Tollay Clim Bracken Fielt Abd Mead Park Vinton Cragg VFW J. Pred Stabey- Wild Ehiroye

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