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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1953
Page
1
Ambiguous fragment from a local page mentions a sweeper associated with SINGER Vain Street in Rineville. Details are unclear but suggest a minor street level notice or ad.
Fractured OCR text from a Bond Street scene references a unit and night house details with unclear context and partial wording. No clear event or actors are identifiable.
A cropped OCR fragment mentions tarnished entry and utilities rooms with unclear identifiers and location hints, suggesting a report on damaged features or access points. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or actionable details.
Briefly readable ad fragment mentions rooms for rent near a Turtle area and nearby landmarks, but lacks complete details or names.
Republican Glenard Lipscomb captured the 24th District seat in a four way special race, defeating Democrat George Arnold and others. Lipscomb's victory boosts GOP strength in the House and he calls it a vote of confidence in the Eisenhower administration.
Veterans groups held religious services and parades across the state. Philadelphia observed a two minute silence at 11 11, marking the end of World War I. The U S Marine Corps birthday observance occurred at The Tavern in Philadelphia. Pennsylvania Military College Chester held campus services for PMC veterans. Pottstown joined with American Legion and Veterans groups in a ceremony with local high school bands. About 20 000 veterans paraded in Pittsburgh with the Army Band from Edgewood Maryland leading musical groups.
Byrnes declined to comply with summons from the House Un American Activities Committee. He said his stance was taken with respect for the House and the committee and would not testify tomorrow.
Carey Chamber of Commerce officials report Olina Rennekamp plans to build and operate a radio station in Carey, opposed by Venango Broadcasters. With Venango dropping out, the FCC hearing set for tomorrow may fast track approval for Rennekamp to establish a Corry Franklin daytime station at 1370 kilocycles.
Iran ex premier Mossadegh says he has been summoned by a military court on treason charges in violation of his decree. He asserts military courts cannot try civilians and demands civilian jurisdiction or Majlis legislation to restore his plenary powers.
The Western Pacific California Zephyr train struck a massive rock slide in Feather River Canyon late yesterday. The locomotive and cab derailed plunging 150 feet. One passenger was injured. engineer RH Auzeudder and fireman M W Snow were shaken but unhurt.
Frank Wilson 25 is charged with assault after he shot his wife Margaret Wilson 24 in Finleyville near Pittsburgh. She was shot in the chest and hospitalized in fair condition at Monongahela Hospital.
Intermittent talks at Panmunjom see interviews halted as Chinese and Korean prisoners refuse repatriation. Lt. Gen Thimayya pushes new rules requiring interview of entire compounds while NNRC weighs second trip to Kaesong. Red negotiators resist, stalling plans as U.N. and Communist delegates prepare for another session.
Local dealers notified of a wholesale price cut on regular gas with several stations lowering pumps to 29.7 cents per gallon. Premium remains at 32 cents. It marks the first reduction since last June after prior hikes of two cents per week, with refineries likely to adjust further as deliveries arrive.
Five leaders of the Independent United Electrical Workers Union refused to confirm or deny Communist party affiliation when questioned by Senator John Buller’s subcommittee on internal security. The probe targets the UE, expelled from CIO in 1949 for Communist influence, as former UE leaders and members acknowledge possible Communist infiltration.
President Eisenhower named John William Tramburg 40 to succeed Arthur J. Altmeyer as commissioner of social security. A Republican, Tramburg has led the Wisconsin Department of Public Welfare since 1960. He is Fall River Wisconsin native, WWII Navy veteran, former teacher and juvenile court probation officer. Altmeyer resigned earlier this year.
President Eisenhower said at a news conference he would not personally subpoena Truman over the Brownell-White affair. He called it inconceivable Truman would harm the United States and noted he would likely not suspend Supreme Court Justice Tom Clark. The controversy centers on FBI reports and copies said to have circulated in the Truman administration.
Robert Davis, a senior at Spartaksberg Consolidated Schior, won first prize in a Northwestern Pennsylvania onion growing contest. He entered onions from his field and required 36 onions to build a bush, earning $25. Competitors came from Brit, Crawford, Warren, Venango, Mercer and Forest counties.
An audit reports the community chest exceeds the top amount by 2603. The document lists members and groups contributing and accounts including corporations, advances, and local employer and store categories. It references individuals and places with figures tied to donations and distributions.
Belgrade and Ljubljana reports quote Vice Presidents Kardelj and Pijady criticizing Italy and urging compromise on the Trieste Zone A status. They state Yugoslavia will not enter talks with Italian occupation as a precondition and note Britain and the U.S. pledge to transfer Zone A while warning of potential action if Italian moves continue.
A U.S. Navy PBM Mariner patrol bomber crashed near the south coast of Korea. Debris and searchers found no sightings of survivors. All 14 crewmen are believed killed as destroyers comb the area for wreckage. The incident was reported today from Tokyo.
A PRR train crash near Philadelphia injures 33 passengers and crew. Rescue efforts are underway as emergency services battle conditions and locate missing travelers while the scene is secured for investigation.
The State Game Commission says weekend snow slowed small game hunting considerably as animals stay in cover and hunters avoid fields. Officials note worsening shortages and say snowfall masks tracks and food sources, while waterfowl hunting sees a different impact.
A Corry Brie County Court jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of Manley Moore 24 of R D Corry charged with obstinating in an officer during the arrest after a disturbance on East Main Street. The jury deliberated but could not convict or acquit Moore. The case will likely be retried. Witnesses testified Moore struck a patrolman and contesting defense argued Moore was deceived by officers. The hearing featured testimony from Moore’s wife and other witnesses.
Former President Truman to appear Friday before a House committee to answer questions about Harry Dexter White and James Byrnes. Subpoenas target possible links to espionage and the Internal Monetary Fund. sessions planned behind closed doors amid political controversy.
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