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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1953

Page

3

Stars pros ready for new 3 at 199

The report notes three star players preparing for a new season with a $199 price tag attached to a key roster move. Star talent from Au and Re clubs are highlighted as central to the team's push this year.

Erie Sues to Get Road Funds

Erie and Erie County spar over a state highway fund for town improvements with Judge Burton R. Laub presiding. Assistant City Solicitor Maurice Coughlin claims a share based on miles and population, accusing the county of withholding funds since 1945 and 1962 while distributing larger shares to townships and boroughs.

Erie Burton R. Laub Coughlin

Johnsonburg Denied Flood Control Funds

AL WASHINGTON reports the House rejected flood control funding requests for Johnsonburg and Sweyersville Forty Fort in Pennsylvania. A $400,000 Johnsonburg project amendment failed 47 to 1. A $975,000 Sweyersville Forty Fort request was rejected by voice vote.

AL Washington Pennsylvania Sweyersville Forty Fort Johnsonbire House Johnsonburg Rep Gavin Rpa Army Bouin R-Pa Sweyersville~ Forty Fort Wberharter Pittsburgh

Credit Managers Meet in City at Corry Country Club

Erie Credit Managers chapter of the National Association of Credit Men held a dinner meeting and business session at the Corry Country Club. A Raymond Mfg. Co. plant tour preceded the 4:30 p.m. session. Russell Graham presided as president. Sam J. Irvine spoke on aviation history from Wright brothers to World War I era.

Erie Credit, Managers, & Division National Association of Credit Men Corry Country Club Raymond Mfg. Co Russell Graham Uniflow Mfg. Co. Erie Aviation Sam J. Irvine Aero Supply Mfg. Co Tne Irvine Wright Brothers Keith I. Henton Raymond Firm Corry Dallas Smiley Charles Bracken Frank Anthony R. Elwin Fuller

Bill to sell governor's home heads to Senate floor

A bill granting state authority to sell the 89 year old Harrisburg governor's mansion moves to the Senate for initial action. Sponsored by Sen. Fred P. Harey, the measure would place the State Department of Property and Supplies in charge of the sale.

Harrisburg Senate Fred P. Harey Somerset State Department of Property and Supplies

Mutual Security Funds Slashed In 364 Million Cut

The acting Mutual Security director William M Rand proposes a 364 million dollar reduction for next year's foreign aid program as savings to fiscal 1964 Appropriations. Representative Ford JR calls the move encouraging but advocates further reductions while Chairman Taber demands solid justification for the revised 5.474 billion foreign aid budget before any acceptance.

Pee Reer William M. Rand Rep. Ford JR Mich House Appropriations Committee Congress Taber R-Ny Appropriations Committee Mutual Security Administration MSA

Senator Proposes 12 Year Moratorium on State Expenses

Sen Hugh J McMenamin of Lackawanna introduced a joint resolution seeking a constitutional amendment to bar state appropriations except for current operating expenses and existing obligations, effectively moratoriuming unusual expenditures to prevent future tax boosts.

Fini UG Hugh J. McMenamin D-Lackawanna

Lawn mower mishaps hospitalized two readers

Two victims, Edward Swarm and Ham Brewer, were injured by power lawn mowers yesterday. Swarm, son of Calvin Swarm of Corry, sustained a left heel laceration after his foot was caught in a mower. Brewer, of 24 East Church Street, suffered a cut on the top of three toes, with a bone chipped in one digit. Both were released later.

Corry Memorial Hospital Edward Swarm Calvin Swarm R. D Corry Ham Brewer East Church Atreet

Local service station repair begins at South Center site

The Avanweterning Company owner of the station at South Center and West Pleasant starts repairs this week. Work by a Greenville contractor includes underground fuel tanks, a new concrete loading platform, and resurfacing of drives. Completion expected in two weeks. A separate report notes a 7 year old girl crushed by a snagpole near Beaver.

Avanweterning Company Charles Butlers South Center West Pleasant Streets Greenville Beaver West Bridgewater Rose Maury Bedich

Special Tourney At Duplicate Bridge Kinley Cup Event

The Cony Bridge Association held a two session team of four Kinley Cup championship at the VFW Post 1010 Glavin Room. Winners include Mr Ed Mos and J Fred Kinley with Mrs Mes Theodore Hubley and Mrs H Langdon Rowe Bracken Earl Haight noted. Prune Graft and the couple Robe Ottery and Morei Beverly also among top teams with scores around 14 to 15. Second session planned for June 10 with reservations for next week’s tournament under Mrs Ott.

Cony Bridge Association Glavin VFW Mos Fred Kinley Mes Theodore Hubley H. Langdon Rowe WW Bracken Earl Haight Prune Graft Robe Ottery Morei Beverly Ott

Hilltop Club Meets At Mrs Akam Home

The Hilltop Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs William Akam’s rural route home with eight members present. President Mrs Frank Malorey led general business and sewing work on a quilt. Refreshments of quill top doilo, salad, wafers, gingerbread, whipped cream and coffee were served. The group will meet June 10 with Mrs Lawrence B Anderson.

William Akam Hilltop Club Willam Akam Frank Malorey Lawirence PB Anderson

Casablanca Believed Vastner Growing City in North Africa

A regional report identifies Casablanca as the rapidly expanding major city in North Africa, noting its growing population, economic development, and expanding infrastructure. The piece highlights its role as a commercial hub and transport link in the region.

Casablanca North

Eisenhower Balks At Taft Speech On World Peace

President Eisenhower urged compromises to serve all, not lone action, saying nations must be friends and patient to build world peace. He apologized for his lengthy remarks and said the point needed to be made. He said he had not read Taft’s speech in detail and declined to expand on interpretations.

Eisenhower America Eiesenhower Saulnge U.S U. N Taft United Nations

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