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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1954

Page

4

No unilateral action against Guatemala today

The editorial notes the United States will not unilaterally censure Guatemala for arms shipments, contrasting with 1914 when Germany supplied Huerta. It recalls Wilson ordering Marines at Vera Cruz to intercept arms, Mexico's clash with U S forces, and Argentina and Brazil mediating to avert broader conflict.

U. S Guatemala United States Eisenhower State Department Europe Latin America Woodrow Wilson Huerta Mexico Germany Wilson Vera Cruz U. S. Navy Argentina Brazil

Hold Salesman In Forgery Case

Harold Oliver of North Girard held Albion salesman John Mulholland, 39, on six counts of forgery at county court. Evidence showed Mulholland forged his wife’s signature, treasurer of Albion High School, on six checks totaling about $640 at Erie businesses and other county locations. Bank cashier Edmund J. Anderson reported the checks drawn recently. Mulholland faced bond or bail details.

Girard Harold Oliver North Girard John ‘Mulholland Albion Stele Mulholland Teasurer Albion High School Erie Edmund J

PUC Suspends Gas Rate Hike

The Public Utility Commission halted a proposed annual rate increase of 91 1702,000 by United Natural Gas Co for 78,400 consumers in 13 northwestern counties until November 30. An investigation into the proposal was ordered to assess its justification, as the utility cites higher operating costs. Public opposition from communities and individuals was noted.

Harrisburg United Natural Gas Co. Ol Public Utility Commission Unti

Increase in tax rate debated by Board of Education

Twenty years ago discussion of a sharp tax rate rise emerged from budget deliberations of the Board of Education. The change could be four or five mills, but individual tax bills may not rise over 1933 school taxes due to city valuation reductions.

Board of Education

County Delays Paying Bills Prompt Tax Cash Outlook

County Controller Rockwell Hart ordered a hold on May bills to slow spending until tax receipts arrive. Only salaries to be paid as county commissioners avoid major expenditures before June 1 when heavy tax payments begin. End April general fund stood at 193000. April expenses reached 118000, with May costs adding about 10000 for court and election. Hart warned fund may run short by month’s end. city treasurer to tax receipts on June 7.

Dupe Rockwell Hart Jacob Held Hart Francis Hagerty Hurt

County Commissioners Consider Large Expenditure Plan

County commissioners weigh a major spending proposal and a full fund draw. Readiness to avoid a late loan by delaying certain obligations is uncertain as officials face a tight cash outlook and last minute funding needs. The quote notes a disparity in sensory response.

Ten Left Homeless In Fire Near Gerry

Fire damaged a two family house on Hanson road leaving ten people homeless, including six children. Fire Chief Howard Samuelson estimated property loss at $2500 and said the second floor store room may be the origin. Families listed as Richard and Mrs Pearson with children Richie and Louise and Vincent and Mrs Weaver with children David Donne Danny and Bille. Mrs Pearson said she smelled smoke and alerted her sister-in-law Mrs Weaver before fleeing.

Gerry Hanson Road Howard Samuelson Richard Pearson Diren Richie Louise Vincent Weaver Cehildren David Donne Danny Bille

Fire drives families from home as water and smoke in structure

At a nearby home of Charles Carl son the Gerry Fire Department notified both families and neighbors assisted in removing all contents. Water drenched the first floor and smoke penetrated the building as the two families left their gas and found shelter with friends and neighbors for the night.

Charles Carlson Gerry Fire Department Frives

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