State rests case against Moon defense under way
Pennsylvania voters produced one of the lightest turnouts in years with about 29 percent casting ballots. Lloyd H. Wood won the GOP nomination for governor with George M. Lender taking the Democratic nod, as both parties cleared paths for down ticket posts and all 40 Congressmen were renominated.
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Moon
GOP
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
John 8
Fine
Lloyd H. Wood
Harmony
George M. Lender
Wood
U. S
James H. Duff
G. Mason Owlett
Duff
Frank F. Truscott
Gaynelle M. Dixon
McCLELLAND Gains in County Gubernatorial Contest
Dr William D McClelland won a Democratic gubernatorial contest in Allegheny County with 9782 votes to George M Leader 65462 as returns from 1110 of 1147 precincts were tallied Erie County real estate operator Charles J Schmitt trailed with 3607 McClelland backed the state party organization despite opposition from top leaders Mayor David Lawrence and County Commissioner John Kate Also mention of larger allowances for stationery long distance calls home office upkeep and postage in Washington
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Pittsburgh
William D. McCleLland
Allegheny County
George M. Leader
Molelland
Leader
Charles J. Schmitt
Erie County
McClelland
Punty
Nieuri
York County
David L. Lawrence
Pillsturga
John J. Kate
Corry Routs Light Primary Turnout and Renominates Incumbents
Corry voters produced the second lightest primary turnout on record with around 690 ballots. Incumbents Waterhouse and Blair were renominated in a tight contest, while Finch and Beatty trailed. Swanson edged Johnson in the 49th district committeeman race, aided by Corry and Girard votes, strengthening the old GOP faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Waterhouse
This City
Branley Blair
Albion
Delmar Beatty
William Finch
Wasmy Ae~rious
Waterhouse
Blair
Finch
Beatty
Jess Jiallante Jr
Millcreek Township
Arthur H. Meyer
North East
Assembly
Lloyd Wood
Repubicans
Stephenson
Chamberlain
George Leader
McClelland
Schmitt
Corrylles
McMillen
Truscott
Tnternal Affairs
Livengood
Dixon
Superior Court
Walker
Rosa
Griffith
Bell
Rhodes
Knauer
Woodside
Duffee
Kearns
Johnson
Swanson
GOP
George Wilson
Waa
Kearns, Rogers And Mahony Win Election Fights
In a GOP rout Kearns swamps Duffee and Johnson in the 24th District to secure a fifth term with large margins in Erie Mercer and Crawford counties. In Mercer Kearns leads Duffee 5 241 to 1 580 and Johnson 1 089 across 62 districts. Rogers leads Bebell for Democratic nomination with 4 BAL to 4 508 in Erie County as 218 of 286 districts report.
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Kearns
Rogers
Mahony
Sharon
Carroll D. Kearns
Erie
Mercer
Crawford
Robert Duffee
Sharon Jeweler
Roger Johnson
Burgess
Duffee
Johnson
Erie County
Crawford County
Jonson
Mercer County
Edmund T. Rogers
Clintonn J. Bebell
Millcreek Township
Mead Park Improvement Plans Advanced by Park Board
Mead Park progress discussed at the park association meeting in the Municipal Building. A 35 foot pavilion with three tables is planned across from Penty's Spring, rest rooms northeast of Blks Pavilion, and a wading pool near Elke Pavilion. A new playground is planned, tennis courts equipment arrives by June 1, two new swing models to be purchased, and a Jungle gym from the Women’s Civic Club is to be erected. The pond fish prospect and routine business dominated the session attended by 12 directors at Nichols Lodge.
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Mead Park
Park Association
Penty's Spring
Blks
Elke
Dirgetorm Play
Earl Hurley
Women’s Civic Club
Park Pond
Nichols Lodge
New Producing Well Brought In on Carter Hill
The Pennsylvania Gas Company added another producing well on Carter Hill, on the Nelson Williams property, with initial output reported at about 210000 cubic feet daily. Drillers from Flanigan Brothers hit gas at 4490 feet in the white Medina sand, and the company plans to hydrofrack the well to boost yield.
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Pennsylvania Gas Company
Nelson Williams
Flanigan Brothers Firm
Bradford
Medina
Art
PGC
Pew
Selon
C J Annual Meeting Held by Corry James Town Mfg Corp
Shareholders met at the Hotel Jamestown Jamestown N D A Hillstrom ill. D Armour Hillstrom reported 1953 operations and prospects. Directors were re elected: Bracket Benander Treat Hillstrom Hillstrom Williams Anderson Keppel Keppel Williams. officers re elected: Hillstrom chairman president Armour Hillstrom VP GM C A Hillstrom VP and assistant GM Williams secretary Keppel treasurer Edaren VP. Agnes Benander and Edna Bracken attended from out of town.
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Corry-Jamestown Mfg. Corp
Jamestown
David A. Hillstrom
D. Armour Hillatrom
Henina
T Hillstrom
Mire
Edna F. Bracket
Long Beach
Calif
Agnes Hy Benander
Arlington
Mads
Barbara Treat
Union City
David A Hillstrom
Clara J. Hillstrom
D. Armour Hillstrom
C. A. I Hillstrom
Mary Helene Williams
Charles A. Anderson
H. Harrion Keppel
H. Martin Keppel
Corry
C. A. Hillstrom
H. Harrison Keppel
Ralph B. Larson
Roy A. Ed~aren
Agnes Benander
Edna F. Bracken
Memorial Day speaker listed for Mead Park tribute
Memorial Day ceremonies will honor the dead at Memory Lane in Mead Park on May 31. Lindley Drakedrg, district attorney and attorney at law, will deliver the keynote address. Rep. W. W. Waterhouse will introduce McCairnd. Rev. H. Ray Harris will give the invocation and Rev. Cyril Kranz will deliver the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley Draco G Asiatant
Ae Brie
Memory Lane
Mead Park
Veterans Council
McCieRand
Remblyman W. W. Waterhouse
Corry
H. Ray Harris
Cyril ‘Kranz
Legion Drops Plan To Buy Post House
The American Legion Greyhound Post on Route 6 west of Corry has dropped plans to purchase the Post House due to inability to obtain a liquor license, tied to Wayne Township’s quota in Milled. Earlier, members approved the purchase and a property option if a license was possible.
Eisenhower Opposes Rescinding Decree On McCarthy Hearings
President Eisenhower says he will not relax or rescind his decree suspending the McCarthy Army hearings. A planned Brownell briefing on the January meeting with White House aides and Lodge is sought to explain the administration line. McCarthy accuses Stevens and aides of pressuring for favorable Army treatment and calls for more disclosure.
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Uy Asccuton
Washington
Eisenhower
Einenhower
Wnthl
GOP
Brownell
Ray H. Jenkins
McCarthy
Pfforta
Simens
Stevens
Roy M. Cohn
Francis P. Curt
Subcommittee
Pvt
G. David Sehing
Army
John G. Adams
Bohine
HGR
Renata
Minch
Republica Seamoirs
Risenhower
Senate
Chute
Lottsville mill burglary nets $50 in cash
Thieves broke into Lottsville Milling Co after midnight Monday removing one pane of glass to enter. About $50 in cash was taken while a door and safe showed minimal damage. Police suspect nonprofessional entry and tie the crime to a similar recent break in at Clymer station. Investigations continue with no suspects named.
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Biale
Corry
Lottaville Milling Co
Bunt
Hieves
Sheridan Baker
Yeater
A. Baker
Alle Baker
Clymer Gle Bay
Vruink
French Creek
Mayville
Clymer
Lottaville
ICC Refuses Intervention in New York Central Takeover Fight
The New York Central Railroad proxy battle moves forward as the state commerce commission rejects Central's bid for intervention. The ruling blocks Central's attempt to involve Robert R. Young and Allegheny Corporation allies in the takeover dispute.
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Wasklinton
State Commerce Commission
Fay
New York Central Railroad
Central
TOC
Robert R. Young
Allegheny
Cory
ICG
Gas Company Lays New Medium Pressure Lines in City
The Pennsylvania Gas Company nears completion on two major mains in the city. A medium pressure line from Willy's regulator on Center alley to Raymond Mig. Co. on East Pleasant replaces old low pressure lines to serve the plant. A second line along Liberty to the new high school is finished and fuel is at the meter house. A third Wright street project aims to improve pressure in that area. Harford Brothers pipeline may run to Columbus paralleling Route 6 to supply about 145 residences and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Plant
Columbus
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Willy's Regulator
Center Alley
Concord Street
Raymond Mig. Co
East Pleasant Street
Enat Alte
Pleaaant
LL. Noble
Wright Street
Raymond Avenue
Brigder Circle
Harford Brothers Pipeline
Jocwmoirm
Cronses Jt
French speed mercy shuttle from fortress Dien Bien Phu
Amid renewed evacuations, France plans a rapid mercy shuttle from Dien Bien Phu using helicopters and line planes. Vietminh presses west toward the Red River Delta as five French soldiers escape north to Laos. Gen Paul Ely and others visit Hanoi to review the military situation.
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Associated Press
Indochina
Nihed
Oy Bien
Prins
Dien Bien Phu
Red River
Hanai
Paul Ely
Maoul Balan
Pierre Pelimler
Wit Atatf
Farle
Dieh Ble Phu
Inet
Tubure
Ahultle Ia
Poppy Sale Set By VFW Auxiliary In Corry Saturday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Auxiliary plan a Poppy Sale in Corry this Friday morning 9 o clock. Disabled ex servicemen make the flowers and all proceeds aid needy families of former service members.
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VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Corry
Vifw Auxiliary
Steel pact talks hinge on fine points at U S Steel
Pittsburgh reports the CIO United Steelworkers meet U S Steel Corp to settle details in a long 14 hour session amid nationwide steel industry contract talks. The union put forward its demands as negotiations continue.
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Newwusree
Pittsburgh
U. S. Steel Corp
CIO
United Steelworkers
Moon Murder Trial: Moon Says Judge Wade Shot Down
Deputy Attorney Generals clash with Moon’s mother as Norman Moon testifies about the January 18 killing of Judge Allison Wade in Warren County Court. The courtroom scene features emotional testimony from Mrs. Pred Moon and tense cross examination by DA Kohn as details of the fatal shooting emerge and relationships are described.
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Warren
Harrington Adams
David S.kohn
Commonwealth
Biren
Mr. Sires
Judge Wade
Norman Moon
Moon
Kohn
Norman
Tidioute
Janet Schwab Moon
Charles, Noddeo
State Police
Grale
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Stanley Blair
Carter Hill
C-J
Lottsville Mill
House
Eisen~ Nower
Ware and Means
ICC
Nyc
GAS Company
Fortress
Hanoi
Red River Delta
Dakine Eed
Defendant
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