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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1953

Page

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Eisenhower Defends Air Force Budget as Nation Remains Cautious

President Eisenhower told the nation that 60 cents of every defense dollar will go to air power, promising continued strong Air Force funding. Republicans praised the plan while Democrats criticized cuts from Truman era goals and questioned the defense strategy.

Eisenhower AIR Force Associated Press Washington Vhotey Alix Congress Len Humphray D-Ming Unis Group Sen Symington D-Mos Senate Laver Thie Wen

AFL Consider Break With Ike at Strategy Meeting

AFL Executive Council meets amid grumbling over Republican policy and labor moves. The panel weighs action on Taft Hartley changes and the tainted International Longshoremen’s Association, with George Meany criticizing the administration and pledging to advance a liberal political program.

Associated Press Washington American Federation of Labor AFL Republicare Tafts Hartley Btve International Longstoremen's Association TLA ATL Coun Tie Tla New York Crime Commission ILA

Pittsburgh Mayoral Races Signal GOP Power Shifts

In Pittsburgh and surrounding areas, Malone faction victory signals party control showdown. McArdle led Fine slate, Joe Kane backed by allied groups, amid a crowded field. Bethlehem and McKeesport also see contested races with incumbents and party figures prevailing.

Associated Press Sittsburght Republican Frees Fine Todiay Pittsburgh Ones David Be Lawrence Marlo Bove Sorken Wales Pitsburgh Leonard P. Kine Atta Joseph A. Me Arcilé Kane Allegheny County John M. Kane Kane Alby James F Batite McArdle Fine Evan Thomas McCaffrey Peter Scapes Lieve Hind Ubal Malone Pittspurgh Sur Allyaheny County Pennnsylvania Carl ©. Schaffer Bethlehem Edward B Ware Connell Andrew J. Jakoman McKeesport Thomas J. Heatherington Charles Kincaid Harry Heney Abe T. Daniels Connellsville Jamey H. Luckey Melvin Hoover Hasleton Henry Dietrich

Bleachers Rented for Mead Park By Association

Directors of the Mead Park Association held a session to discuss improvements and approved renting bleachers for the summer months at 200 per koma, handled by Merrill Patterson. Louis Sears reported Connell's revision and was advised to pursue the Pennsylvania Electric Company. The group also discussed tennis facilities, potential softball conversion, asphalt work contracts, and bulletins repair.

Mead Park Mead Park Association Merrill Patterson Louis Sears Connell Pennsylvania Electric Company Bullelirie

Excess Profits Tax Extension Fight Looms

President Eisenhower urged a six month extension of the excess profits tax and proposed four other tax steps in a national radio address. He called for high revenue, opposed immediate personal income tax cuts, and offered balanced measures including no change to social security rates. Congress reaction was wary with doubt over passage as details move to the chamber.

Associated Press Washington Eiserhower Congress Eisenhower Lettin

Car Collides With City Truck at Center and Bond

A vehicle driven by William P Waterhouse 17 struck a city department truck at Center and Bond streets while both were moving north The impact pushed the truck through the intersection into a tree Waterhouse said he looked away for a moment and the light changed to red A police estimate puts damage to both vehicles in the several hundred dollar range Ovey Brower Streets Commissioner was unharmed and Waterhouse faces a citation

William P. Water House LY East Smith City 5 Department Bond Streets Ovey Brower Waterhouse

Armitage Appeals 70 Court Decision On Farm Price

Harold Armitage files appeal in prothonotary’s office challenging damages from a school condemnation. He seeks 90 000 instead of the 22 000 awarded by viewers for 10 acres of land a two story dwelling and a dam part of a 40 acre tract used for a new Corry Arey High School. The court proceeding is set for fall with potential appeal on another property figure by the school committee.

First Ward Harold Armitage Jolgee Waxehook Mithorides Pew Corry Arey High School Wea Frank Renzi

Directors Re elected at Coveys Innestown Mta Corp Meeting

Directors and officers of Coveys Innestown Mta Corp were reelected at a meeting in Jamestown New York. David A Hillstrom reported on 1952 operations with plans for the year ahead. Officers elected include Hillstrom as president, Hillstrom as vice president, C A Hillstrom as VP and assistant GM, Mary Helen Williams as secretary, Harmison Keppel as treasurer, and Ralph B Larson as VP in charge of sales. All directors listed as from Corry.

Coveys Innestown Mta. Corp Antal Maa Edna F. Bracken Long Belt Cal Mies Agnes H. Benander Arimueirw Mass Barbara Treat Tint City David A. Hillstrorm Chun J. Hillstrom B. Armolr H. Harmison Keppel Ralph B. Larson Soln Roy A. Edgren Miss Benander

Youth Faints After Fall at Corry Senior High School

Theodore Vanderhoff Jr of Wp suffered head injuries after fainting and falling down stairs at Corry Senior High School. He was admitted to the hospital at 10:20 p.m. for observation. officials noted spells over the past year and unspecified injuries.

Corry Lisis Meraite Theodore Vonnerhorf Schou Broly Hanes Theodore Vanderhoff Sr

Township School Board Faces Court Over Dismissal Inquiry

In Uniontown Pennsylvania the Seer Board studied a county court order telling seven members to show cause why they should not be disensified. About twenty taxpayers yesterday asked the court to dismiss the board for buying supplies for school repair and equipment without advertising for bids.

Seer Board Uniontown Limernck Township Trenty

Rural Corry District Voting Trends Highlight Local GOP and Dems

Voters in Spring Creek Waywe Township and Concord Township report turnout with GOP and Democratic contests shaping the Corry district race. Notes mention candidates like Ewing and Dalley in local directorships, and a tally of 194 voters with 122 Republicans and 32 Democrats across surveyed precincts.

Waywe Sricidel Ewing Ewig Life Refibvlicans Berm Dokin KelMier Ewing Ralph Dalley Dewvoerstic Republicavis Arid

Two PRR Trains Come Off June In City Incident

Public utility commission granted permission for two PRR trains to be removed after a 40 day waiting period. Post office operations at the Gallery Post Office salet moved as mail sorting continued and highway trunk service expected to carry much of the mail.

PRR Tite & Uye Forlay Witt Tnrkpy Janel Pennisy Warsi Fatimarl Linder He Siemutine Piphl Superitendent Coe Maveh Piohul Alw Uity Commission Piphi Gaery Servier Uns Post Floes Rathier Thal: Eh Reuse Nilivek Mare Stig

Unidentified Planes Bomb Allied Positions

The Eighth Army said four unknown planes dropped bombs and strafed behind Allied lines. Nine troops were killed or wounded. The report does not identify the planes’ nationality or origin.

Eighth Army

Roberts and Jiuliante Vie in Fall Election

Judge Samuel J. Roberts wins Republican nomination for a four year term. Jesse Jiuliante tops the Democratic nomination by under 3,000 votes. Sheriff contender Terilly secures GOP nod. other local races include William Lilipnbere and Elizabeth Kine contesting for a supervisory post. Roberts leads in Democratic-leaning counties as Jiuliante trails by about 7,000 votes locally.

Roberts Jiuliante—Coates Erie Tuesdy Janey Samuel J. Roberts Jesse Jiuliante Debe Contes Lit Terilly Pru Bubball Uptil Avil Schwinett William Lilipnbere Elizaneh Ingby Kine Lesher Mimner Franke Elon Thomas McGarry Bixvy George Byabondey Rial Lo Minor Tims Astley Shea Gattian Auioviey Jiuliante Wast

Proposal to limit presidential power over economic controls

The Senate defeated a proposal to grant the President emergency powers to clamp off economic controls for BP days. The vote tally was 5-81 as key Republicans and Sen Byrd offered the amendment. The President had not requested the freeze power but indicated willingness to accept it. Pennsylvania Republicans supported the proposal alongside Sen Marlin and Sen Dulf.

Pennsylvania Sen Byrd D-Wva Marlin Dulf Ayant

Communities flip on wet dry issue in 13 counties

In Harrisburg area reports, 13 communities change sides on beer and liquor referenda. County results show towns like Huntingdon Akron Greenewood and West Nutimem voting to permit beer and ale sales with certain restrictions. Final outcomes indicate a mix of approvals and denials across multiple townships and boroughs.

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Police clock multiple cars at speed on Route 22

Harrisburg court upheld fines for two Waynesboro men Howard Goldsmith and Ferry Pell Jr who denied traveling 85 mph when caught by state police trailing two cars on Route 22 last October. Judge Homer Krelder presided.

Harrisburg Paphin County Court Homer TD Krelder Howard Goldsmith Ferry Phell Jr Waynesboro Here

Siamese Twins’ Condition Improves in Nova Scotia

In Iver ness Nova Scotia a Canadian baby held with a Siamese twin showed signs of improvement after doctors at Halifax Children’s Hospital reported the infant brighter today. Earlier they warned the child was not doing well and distressed.

Iverness N. S Ronald Ritchie Children's Hospital Halifax Max Wyrwas Ritchie

Kinley Loses City Contest By Decisive Edge

The Republican mayoral race in the city ends with Kinley ahead by 265 votes among 1 641 GOP voters. Democratic figures show Burney leading the county slate. overall turnout reaches 9 018 Republicans with 1 195 voting.

Kinley Myre Winley Cherry Bo Binley Jamesiyles Burney Mindidam

Iranian press notice from conflict area faces another month

An Associated Press correspondent reports from Tehran discussing a protracted border situation. The note indicates coverage will continue for another month, with on the ground conditions and potential developments to follow.

Tehran Iran Mare Pussitio Tra Iraak Timaf

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