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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1953
Page
1
Shag rehure 25 71 [OF BB ] Tete he es events
Fragmentary OCR notes mention basketball related items with unclear names and figures. No coherent facts or identifiable entities provide a complete event or outcome to summarize.
Joint School Budget Adopted For Six Districts
The Joint Board of six districts adopted a 470 780 budget for joint operations with 851 768 for grades 7 12 and 6219 012 for primary. They authorized conveyance of funds to the Corry Area Schools Authority and a lease agreement, with borrowing to cover part of the architect's charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Aves
Uel Assirier
Columbus
Elgin
Spring Creek
Wayne
Point
Wie Corry Area
Alane
A. C Bellninger
N. H. Reynolds
Concord Township
Donald Avnink
Wayne Township
Crystal Coal Co
Hammond
Nation
Te Architectural Firm
Hunter, Caldwell and Gaus Bell
Niafee
Jointory
Prison Escapee Nichols Receives Additional Sentence
Nichols, age 23, escaped from the Allegheny County Workhouse in September. He already faced 7 to 44 years for burglary and was recaptured two weeks later by state police. A judge added 12 months to his sentence for prison break in a non jury trial.
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Pittsburgh
Ohn Wichiclis
Crinwaylle
Qrle County
Tntb
Adle
Wheny County
Talgh 'T. Bell
Nicholls
Nichols
Voting Heavier Than Predicted in Local Mayoral Race
Reported voter turnout ran higher than forecast amid a tight mayoralty contest. Write in ballots caused machine display issues at several precincts and some voters saw misprinted names while weather and campaign activity influenced participation.
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Nile
Corey
Gannl
Elwetonsle
Nwth
Earl ‘T. Chery
Fred Kinley
Atomic program faces delays in nuclear power projects
Washington reports economy measures will postpone construction of nuclear powered aircraft and ships and delay peacetime atomic power development. Weapons programs and nuclear submarines funding remain intact, with a 30 percent overall budget cut proposed for the coming year. Representative W Sterling Cole notes the plan, while AE C briefing follows behind closed doors.
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Associated Peeks
Washington
Eisenhower Administration
W. Sterling Cole
Ir-Ny
Truman
Cale
Bexar House
Atomic Energy Cammittce
Aiblan
Cole
Atomic Energy Commission
House
Top Jet Ace McConnell Grounded in Korea Mission
Seoul AP reports Joseph McConnell the top jet ace is grounded from combat missions over Korea after adding to his tally with three MiG kills. The California Sabre pilot, from Apple Valley, reportedly edged ahead in the scores, surpassing Manuel Fernandez Jr. of Miami. An unrelated Altoona incident notes Charlie A. Imfer electrocuted by a downed high tension wire.
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Seoul
Jean
Joseph McConnell
Korea
California
Pester
McConnell
Apple Valley
Callt
North Korea
Manuel Fernandez Jr
Miami
Fing
Altoona
Charlie A. Imfer
Blair County
Truce talks recessed for six more days in Korea
Tokyo reports say Allied planners consider extending the truce talks as U N Command seeks more time to review past efforts and the present position on prisoner exchanges and potential peace terms. North Korean and Chinese prisoners are cited as contentious issues amid renewed hopes for a halt in fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokyo
U. N
Jilliant Neering Ak
Lowe
Man Clark
U.N
Jamie Cy Clin Iuky Nori
South Korea
Deadinek
Ridgway Warns NATO Unity Key to Europe Defense
General Ridgway told the Senate committee that Western Europe cannot defend itself alone. He argued U S troops may stay until Europe builds self sufficiency and noted European public opinion shapes defense readiness amid Russia peace gestures. He supported a 5 88 billion foreign aid program for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mahe B. Ridgway
Europe
Céuisine
Northh Atlantic Treaty Organization
Senate
Torelan
Ridgway
NATO
Eisenhower
U. S
Sen. Cilleibe
D-Laws
Belvisse
Holgway
State Draft Call for June Totals 2244 Men
Harrisburg report shows the June draft call at 2244 men as part of a national quota of 93000. Director Henry M. Gross said about 476 would be called in the next 30 days, mainly young draftees.
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Mame Sa Een
Harrisburg
Aiat
Scheniles
Jndaye Cie
Pennnsylvania
Henry M. Gross
Atomic blast rattles Bishop region during test across Yucca Flat
An unusually bright atomic detonation shook Bishop California and nearby areas before dawn. Observers from 28 counties watched from trenches as the test launched from Yucca Flat, with scientists measuring atmospheric effects and military observers present. No damage reported.
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Associated Press
Vegas
Ve Ney
Hishop
Calif
Gwaye
Bishop
Buildings Fm
Juuny
Atable Energy Commission
West Organization
Yucca Flat
AEC
Indian Springs
Strategic Air Command
Roswell
N. M
Camp Desert Rock
Austlne
Purse Snatching Reported on East Main Street
A purse snatching near East Main Street and Periiny Walla, involving Mrs. Douglas Rozelle and Mrs. Royal Messenger, is recorded. A man in shadow seized a purse near Nivel Grocery, then fled toward Liberty Street as police conducted a wide-area search.
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East Main Street
Walla
Liberty Street
Rozelle
Sili
Rmiskine
Ares
Lowey
Rovelle
Tulet
Tess
U S Destroyer Hit by Enemy Fire Off Korea Bay
Washington reports an enemy shore battery hit the destroyer Brush off Wonsan last Friday. Nine American sailors wounded, six seriously, and the destroyer was moved to safety while the Brush returned to patrol duty.
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Washington
Wonsen
Koréi
America
Navy
Datis recounts daily questioning by Communists during espionage trial
Former associate Trent correspondent for Associated Press describes two month period before his spy case in Prague. He says Czech jailers used pressure and injections while denying most details and declining to answer U.S. questions. He reports tuberculosis past and unclear contacts with U.S. agencies.
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New York
William No
Trent
Laura Velie
Sitidny
San Assocs
Prague
Geenaysy
Wade Feldensity
Semethory
Tim
Ontis
Humber
Ald
U.S
Eintmaigy Iy
Pragues
State Department
U. S
al Muother
Eisenhower to Seek Extension of Excess Profits Tax
President Eisenhower will ask Congress to extend the excess profits tax for July 1 to the present expiration date and to maintain individual income taxes at current levels for the rest of the year. GOP leaders said the plan slated for a nationwide broadcast tonight aims to justify defense and fiscal policy decisions.
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Ike
Associated
Washington
Blsenhower
Congrras
GOP
Congressional Teaders
Eisenhower
Council calls bids for new sewage plant project
City officials vote to open bids June 15 for a new sewage plant estimated at 500 000 dollars. The measure includes electrical costs and park light upgrades while facing financing questions and multi-agency cost sharing.
Prison riot defendant cleared in Centre County court
Centre County jury cleared Sidney Swanson Stecpton of Rockview Penitentiary of riot charges linked to a three day prison disturbance. Swanson, pleading innocent at a preliminary hearing, faced a two to four year burglary sentence ending April 12 and was ordered brought to trial at the May term.
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Bellefonte
Sidney Swanson
Steclton
Rockview Penitentiary
Jan
Swanson
Rockvit
Yoshida Retains Lead to Head Japanese Cabinet
In Tokyo Shigeru Yoshida, 75, was chosen by the Liberal party to head the cabinet, winning 204 votes with a coalition of four parties supporting his return. The vote keeps Yoshida in control as premier and shapes a fifth cabinet amid a divided Diet and coalition tensions.
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Tokyo
Shigeru Yoshida
Jarline Tinister
Dapire
Iie House
Liberal Party
Ngdinal Li Jor Manion Engemaltis
Progressive Party
Yoshida
Severimsrven
Oif
Rughvist Socialist Party
Mondas 3
Yo~shida
Shida
Diet
Bakayaro
Japan
Vole
Shigemitsu
Progressives
Ike Yoshisa
Pittsburgh Scene of Hot Battle for Control of GOP
In Pennsylvania voters head to the polls for the state year primary as Philadelphia and Pittsburgh face heated party contests. Contenders for mayor and county offices vie for Republican and Democratic nominations, with a crowded field of 20 Republicans and 20 Democrats seeking six municipal posts and other offices.
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Pennsylvania
Fogat
Colvin Wright
Byford
Havell
Eas
Okays
Sheely
Guttyniney
Dole
Hick
Woytstire
Serva Oal Leey
Pialtilenenil Maire Aniilidatees
Neler
Worres
GOP
Leonid P Kane
John
M Knbe
Allegheny County
Joseph A. McArdle
Thomas McCaffrey
Sind
Peter Seapes
Westinghouse
Ina Corp
Amherst Daylil
Lawrence
Marlo L. Bove
Philadelphia
Republian
Jaunye
Shutiil Aulin
Dent Yely Chhuteane
Minilitarr
Ghutimury
Willan Meade
Lromsnirer
Register of Wills
Dommer
Ficket
Sittin Jude
Fuddes Ile
Witte
Judwer Pebllie
Philadelphia Bar Association
Ul Democrats
Plan to name Lyon assailed by Lewis
John L. Lewis denounces Secretary Kay's alleged plan to appoint Tom Lyon of Salt Lake City to head a Baren of Mies. He calls the move a diabolical outrage and political. Lewis conferred with Motta and Interbold reportedly voiced opposition at Wie.
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Lyon
Washington
John L. Lewis
Interiom
Mtr Kay
Tom Lyon
Salt Lake City
Mies
Lewis
Motta Pa Vrerday
Interbold
Asusishmene
Interfer
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