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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
1
Mixed classifieds list rental ads for furnished and unfurnished units near Miami and Oh Bit areas, with lines mentioning one bed aparts, gas heat, water heat, and varying rents. Also notes a public sale and auction by Jun's Auction and Joe Miller with dates and contact numbers.
Senate debate over censure of Senator McCarthy continues as Capehart advocates delaying the vote to January for thorough deliberation. Senator Jackson predicts the postponement will fail, while McCarthy vows a vigorous defense amid clashes with colleagues and renewed discussions on a substitute resolution.
French Socialist party backed the Paris agreements to rearm West Germany by more than six to one. The 105 seat bloc in the National Assembly signals strong support for the pact. Mendes France seeks coalition cabinet allies as he heads to Washington for talks with Eisenhower.
A large tank of ethylene gas ruptured at the Niagara River plant of Allied Chemical and Dye Corp in Tonawanda near Buffalo. The blast shattered a 40 foot cylinder, sent a flame plume high into the air, and could be felt up to ten miles away though no injuries or major damage were reported. Plant superintendent FR G Lyon said the rupture disk released pressure when the gas roared through.
United States Senate will decide how far Washington goes in setting up an international atomic energy agency. Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. says the final form remains undecided though the U S outline from March guides treaty talks with seven nations. The plan envisions a geographically balanced board and a general manager, linking the agency to the United Nations as a nuclear information hub.
Governor elect George M. Leader led in 20 of 30 districts on November 2 and the 30 Democratic congressional candidates, 14 elected, outpolled Republicans by 51429 statewide. Unofficial AP tabulation shows Leader ahead of GOP rival Moya Wood by 274,284 votes.
Harrisburg amid a GOP leadership scramble Senator Rowland H Mahany opposes any Democratic move to play politics as 1955 Senate work begins. Berger seeks to lead the Republicans with caucus policy on confirmations and potential dismissals of 34 boards and 18 cabinet posts.
Senator Wiley predicts rapid Foreign Relations Committee action on the Southeast Asia defense treaty, with caution on German sovereignty and yesternamed agreements. Mansfield sees no major obstacle to ratification, as Cullea set to plead for complete committee study during the current special session.
Washington reports the State Department drafts a note to the Soviet Union about the shooting down of a U S Air Force plane. Officials note a restrained tone from both governments and seek to prevent future aerial clashes through diplomacy and clear instructions to pilots.
Wattsburg Telephone Co operative Association loses court bid to stop General Telephone from serving Amity and Wayne townships. A PUC hearing is set for Monday at 1 9 in the county courthouse on the association’s complaint alleging unwarranted expansion and violation of an oral agreement. Judge Laub notes the case hinges on PUC authority and warns of overreach.
The Sheppard murder trial shows jurors reacting as color slides of Marilyn Sheppard's bloodied corpse are shown. Witnesses say Dr. Sheppard knew the head injury was the hardest to evaluate while his defense argues intruder killed his wife.
The distribution of Kurplan food stamps will be held at the Municipal Building on a Saturday from 9 pm to 1 pm and 1 pm to 4 pm. Unclaimed stamps by October must be reinstated to qualify for the December distribution. Recipients are urged to follow procedures and contact Mrs Walter Rhodes, chairwoman, at the Municipal Building for changes since signup.
A scrambled report claims a vast buried hoard of gold valued at hundreds of billions lies in a central Japan mine near Osaka. Historians question authenticity while sources cite a wartime warlord and a possible link to Korea era politics.
The 1954 Community Chest surpassed its target reaching 100 percent as final audits closed. Chairman William Peiffer reported final receipts of 82 018 with additional gifts expected from local firms and officers traveling out of town. Auditors Jack Foster Elwin Fuller and others wrapped up the campaign, listing contributions by company and township totals.
Bulletin reports 26 men involved in sabotage on the Chinese mainland were convicted with 12 sentenced to death. Identified as U S Chi Ang agents, the group faced swift justice amid wartime tension. A separate Helsinki incident saw a top Finnish economist wounded by a government official. In Okinawa, a Mor Tan task force subdued rioting prisoners at Naha Penitentiary without resistance after a five day spree.
Secretary of the Air Force Harold Talbott warned at a Veterans Day ceremony that new weapons can devastate continents. He urged nations to seek divine aid to prevent their use and noted hydrogen weapons as the likely reference, speaking at Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
City councilors aim to use the unfinished triennial property assessment next year despite signals appeals could prolong hearings into December. Assessor William Miller to present total city property valuation next Monday with a majority likely earmarked for general purposes.
Michael Kapcotte, 10, son of Mr and Mrs Michael Kapcoe of Her by Commodore, died after a touch football injury during a school game last Monday. He suffered a head strike, lost consciousness, and underwent surgery at a Pittsburgh hospital where he later died. The incident occurred as mourners awaited his return roughly half a mile from home.
The Air Force ordered all F100 supersonic fighters grounded for thorough investigations into three crashes. The F100, speed about 800 mph, is the Air Force’s most advanced jet in service. North American Aviation produced the aircraft, with initial deliveries this week. the service planned to buy 100, but production numbers were unclear.
City Council in an informal budget session signaled the next year’s plan could total a record budget. Officials estimate a bond issue may cover about 40 000 in new outlays including police, streets, equipment, and airport costs, risking an eight mill tax load if approved.
The Erie County firemen will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at No. 1 fire station to discuss opening nominations for 1955 officers. A demonstration of Homesite portable pumps lighting generators and chainsaws will round out the program. An election will be held in Cranesville December 10.
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