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.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
3
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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