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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1953
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Wes Doe Co with a date placeholder 2018 and a time range 10 20. The text is incomplete, offering no clear event, persons, or organization beyond the names and year.
Readable fragments describe property details and service inquiries with scattered names and numbers. Inquiries reference a local contact and a list of nurses or medical services, though many items are garbled and unclear.
CIO President Walter Reuther denounces Eisenhower administration as serving big business and urges union members to back pro CIO candidates. United Steelworkers chief David McDonald reportedly plans to skip many convention sessions while Reuther is reelected, with some predicting a boycott possibility.
Herbert A Bergson, a former assistant at the U S Attorney General, was indicted by a grand jury on a single count for violating the federal conflict of interest law. He allegedly represented private interests in a government matter within two years of leaving federal employ. Bergson pleaded not guilty, calling the case a mere political attack in claiming the attorney general pressured the outcome.
A collision off Southeast England near Dungeness sank the Italian freighter Vittoria Claudia and the French cargo steamer Beroll. Only five of Vittoria Claudia’s 28 crew survived as rescue efforts, aided by RAF helicopters and boats, continued amid unclear weather and ongoing search operations.
Erie State Police and county detectives seek a hitchhiker in the murder of 70 year old marine engineer George Harrington of Lakeville Ohio. His burned body was found in his car on Storey Road. Authorities say robbery was the motive and the victim was alive when the fire started. Autopsy cites neck injuries and carbon monoxide poisoning. Investigators search for fuel oil use and gasoline purchase records.
A large fire in Saltsburg damages the Acme supermarket and an adjacent apartment building after a blaze spreads quickly. Firefighters from Saltsburg and nearby towns fight the flames with volunteers joining the effort as residents gather to watch. No injuries reported. property loss estimated at at least 100,000 dollars.
AP reports Allied and Communist diplomats set two subcommittees to finalize Korea peace talks. Ambassador Dean proposes talks begin December 16 with a possible venue in San Francisco Honolulu or Geneva. North Korean and Red China delegates agree to meet on composition and place while belligerents handle key issues.
G Mason Owlett, Republican national committeeman, urged harmony among GOP factions in Pennsylvania to avoid a bitter 1954 gubernatorial primary. He spoke to the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women, saying he seeks a united party ready to support strong statewide candidates. Duff and Martin were among figures slated to speak at related events.
Corryite passes bar examination as the Pennsylvania State Board of Law Examiners releases results from July 30 31. Of 498 applicants 248 or 49 percent passed. Douglas D Rovelle of East Main Street is one of two Erie County residents to pass. GIVES BIRTH TO QUADS SYLVESTER GA Mrs Robert Dodson seven year old wife of a negro farmer gave birth to quadruplets here but two died within hours later. The two who died were boys. Worth County Hospital officials said the surviving girls were in fair condition last night.
Diplomatic expectations rise as Tito offers Italy Trieste while insisting on Zone A and a corridor. Belgrade statements warn against Italian expansion and a Yugoslav stand could trigger a broader five power conference on the Adriatic dispute.
Faye-one-yaa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frederick Johnson of 146 Sixth Avenue, was injured when struck by a car on West Pleasant Street. Driver Stanisław Kralak, 60, Erie, examined and cleared by police. Child transported to hospital with facial injuries, a broken tooth, knee abrasions, and nose bruising.
Charles Bermmrd Farrell, 42, of Meadville, was found dead in a Portland car after apparently backing into a mud bank and turning on the engine to keep warm. Deputies say asphyxiation from exhaust caused his death. firefighters failed to revive him. A second item notes a six minute power flicker in New York affecting ABC programs.
A Jamestown driver was cited after a crash that injured residents of Corry. Leon Laver, 83, and Mary Wor were treated at Corry Hospital for injuries described in the report. The mishap occurred on the highway near Gate to Civland, with passengers including a child among those harmed.
Kansas City report on the federal trial of Hall and Mrs Heady for the Robby Greentesse kidnapping and murder. Attorneys argued insanity pleas to avoid conviction and possible death penalty. The panel of 129 jurors was seated to determine if punishment should be sought.
In Tehran the military court resumes proceedings against ex Premier Mossadegh after ruling the tribunal competent to hear the treason case. The 73 year old defendant faced the judges for hours with a heated defense as prosecutors request the death penalty on charges of plotting against the Shah and disturbing the peace.
An ex al derman linked to the fatal shooting of his wife at their home was reportedly to be released after police uncovered details at the scene. Investigators noted the suspect had been drinking prior to the incident, with an autopsy confirming hemorrhage as the cause of death. The case centers on a domestic dispute at 27 East 12th Street and ongoing investigations by Coroner and police officials.
Lawrence Loball and a Corry infant were admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital with spinal meningitis. The child, isolated, became ill last week and was diagnosed over the weekend as having meningitis.
UNITED NATIONS AGENCY REPORTS Jordan envoy to the UN was expected to respond to a bid for renewed talks. The Arab-Jordan border dispute and recent clashes have drawn Western concern with reports of cross-border shelling and injuries on both sides. The Mixed Armistice Commission noted violations and casualties, including an Arab woman wounded during a border incident.
A historic move at Mead Park increases the board size by ten, naming new directors including Mrs. Aslvita Wells, Wal lar Sweet, Aurley Ohuwoln, Ray Chery and Henry J. Wheels. Directors will convene after a membership meeting to reorganize and select officers, with plans to review annual reports and park funding.
Gaston Dominici, accused of slaying British nutritionist Jack Drummond, his wife, and child in August 1982 near a French farm, leapt from a railroad bridge during a crime reenactment. Police restrained a bearded man, later identified as Dominici, after the self harm attempt. The Drummonds holidayed at a nearby campsite when the incident occurred.
Former President Truman prepared to speak on the Harry Dexter White affair with networks NBC CBS and ABC carrying his remarks at 11 p.m. The event drew Democratic and Republican reactions as control of Congress intertwines with the case. Supporters and opponents warned of political repercussions for the Eisenhower administration and next elections. Francis J. McKernan, former head of a Greensburg plant, died of a heart attack near Ebensburg.
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