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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1954
Page
1
The Eisenhower administration rejected Senator McCarthy’s claim that federal workers must report to Congress on communism or treason. Attorney General Brownell, approved by the president, said the executive branch holds sole responsibility for enforcing laws and security orders.
The Associated Press report notes Roy M. Cohn disputing Army versions about helping G David Schine secure an officer commission and about being barred from secret radar labs at Ft Monmouth New Jersey He says McCarthy never asked for a Lehine commission and that Stevens bears responsibility for policy while Hagerty reads McCarthy remarks from hearings Cohn acknowledges he testified against Monmouth but says he did not declare war on the Army McCarthy for his part defends pursuing graft and corruption information from within the government and vows to continue as Senate Investigations chairman to expose wrongdoing He says he will seek information from any source to illuminate operations of government and protect sources The debate centers on enforcing the law and exposing cases of government failure to enforce it
The Corry Municipal Authority in a four-hour session approved steps to finance the city sewerage system and treatment plant. It authorized entrusting bond funds to Citizens National Bank, set a right of way action for a sewer line across Lester Hepler’s land, and scheduled final closing details in Pittsburgh next Wednesday. The $630,000 issue sold at a three point discount will net $612,698 including interest, with past expenses totaling about $20,000.
A hearing was scheduled for this afternoon for Frank Barensi Bur ess a basic main street beer distributor on a charge of assault and battery he allegedly struck James Glosser causing a broken nose and hospital treatment Glosser reported the incident to police and Alderman George Gordon set the hearing Glosser was with N B Reynolds at 202 East South Street when the event occurred in Uniontown Pa also noted a prior check matter involving Barensi and a separate hunting incident where 10-year-old Bur dette Adams died after being shot by a 13-year-old while groundhog hunting near Smithfield Fayette County. Police continue the investigation
Thieves battered the safe at Quality Cash on North Center Street during the night but failed to pry it open. Police believe the same gang may be behind multiple local break-ins and left behind tools suggesting a quick exit. Officers used prints from the safe and tools, with acetylene torches expected to be needed to access the strongbox.
Mario Joseph Papini, 23, jailed in Philadelphia on federal charges of transporting a stolen car from Shreveport, Louisiana to Fort Smith, Arkansas on May 19. The victim Vernon, 24, of Shreveport, was found May 12 near Highway Ti south of Fort Smith, shot in the head. the auto had been hidden in straw.
Police released a description of the burglary tools found at Quality Gas store. Items include drift pins nine inches long and four inches in diameter from Mayhew. a one inch chisel with a 4.1 inch cutting edge by Stanley. two eight inch screwdrivers with amber handles by Defiance. a nine inch wedge with a 244 inch cutting edge by Warren Led. an eight pound sledge by Warren Teed. two wrecking bars two percent leet long with no maker. a green canvas bag with two handles used to carry tools. Police ask anyone with knowledge of these tools or their purchase to contact them. Fingerprint specialists Blythe and Hamacher reportedly collected prints for comparison.
Obituary notices the late Philadelphia attorney Glenn Mead memorial service held at Bracken Flower Home at 11 am. Officials and civic groups attended, including Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Ortner led readings and tribute, highlighting Mead’s public spirit, Rotary founding role, Mead Park gifts, and lasting park support via his will. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery with native bearers and honorary escort. Continued on Page Six.
In New York, one child who received the polio vaccine trial has developed paralytic polio. It is unclear whether he got the vaccine or a placebo. Six other participants show illness initially diagnosed as polio, but verification is incomplete.
A nine party experts group failed to reach a cease-fire plan after two hours of talks in Geneva. They will reconvene tomorrow as Thilan Premier Nehru and other diplomats met with British and French officials. Molotov and Bidault held talks with little progress. Heath and Gromyko attended. The conference stalls as leaders await the study outcome and a tentative next meeting set for tomorrow afternoon.
The Corry lodge committee accepted plans for a new Loyal Order of Moose lodge on East Washington Street near the river. Bid advertising should start in three weeks, with construction hoped to begin within 60 days if bids are accepted. The single story building will feature an all purpose room a mixed use bar and grill and a kitchen. Architectural drawings and floor plans are on display at the club.
Charles F. Black fatally shoots his wife Phyllis Vicola Black 38 after a family quarrel at their Huntington Beach home. Deputy Coroner Burpham said the dispute preceded the shootings and the couple’s son Buzzy was present. Police report no immediate reason given for the quarrel.
Seven General Electric employees in Schenectady were automatically fired after a 90 day suspension for refusing to answer questions before a congressional committee. Identified in Albany hearing records, the workers had attended a Communist party meeting. Eight union members note GE policy, with no reinstatement sought.
A tentative June 6 date is set for CAP enlistment and processing for the Corry Civil Air Patrol unit. Fred Walsh announced the initial organization meeting drew 18 attendees with 14 seniors and four in the end-aged group. A follow up meeting is planned tonight at the airport at 7:30 p.m. to register more interested persons.
Harrisburg report by the State Chamber of Commerce research director Arnold L. Edmonde says Pennsylvania’s 1085 Legislature must generate more than 8100 million dollars in additional revenue to sustain a balanced 1055-67 budget. He told a WPTA audience that 80 to 90 million dollars in new funds are needed for increased school sub aractive in that period.
Dr. Preaton Wayne Thoman resigns as superintendent of Mayview State Hospital effective in July or August. Ralph W. Peacock, president of the board of trustees, said Thoman gave no specific reason for quitting.
Park officials announce Mend Park pond will open for fishing for all youngsters under 12 starting Friday morning. A truck with 200 legal size trout arrives Thursday at 6 p.m. from Lamar hatchery. Henry T. Wheeler, park association director, recently retired from the Interior Department. Supervisors will enforce the age limit while awaiting a pending shipment of sunfish led by O A Stennett, park caretaker.
Paris reports Premier Joseph Luntel's cabinet approves calling up 80 000 troops from this year's draft four months early to free veterans for Indochina. The move aims to bolster forces after Dien Bien Phu, with draftees expected within 15 days for duty in France or North Africa, not to fight abroad in peacetime. A Cabinet spokesman cautions no change to 1950 law and notes US aid may influence debate.
The United States Loyalty Board cleared Dr. Ralph J. Bunche, top American official at the United Nations Secretariat, unanimously finding no doubt about his loyalty to the U.S. government.
Washington reports suggest the Eisenhower administration remains cautious on big defense cuts as Indochina tensions push defense spending higher. Treasury Secretary Humphrey indicated the 1957 budget could still trim about five billion dollars in outlays, though recent events may delay or alter those plans.
Big bombers roared over Corry in a test of Operation Sky-Scan conducted by the U S Air Force and Ground Observer Corps. One craft flew low enough to rattle buildings and reveal crew, while observers atop Motel Corry reported planes at 500 feet and gradually climbing to around 4000 feet as the test continued.
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