Civil Defense: Urgency and Budget Clash In 1952 Debate
The article reviews former Florida Governor Millard Caldwell stepping down as federal Civil Defense administrator and President Truman urging rapid home-front preparedness. It notes Congress trimmed the proposed Civil Defense budget, with calls for more stockpiles, shelters, and training, while warning of a potential sudden attack on major cities. It cites Rep. Durham on civil defense as a national challenge at all government levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Millard Caldwell
Florida
Federal Civil Defense Administration
Truman
Caldwell
Red China
Horesa
Washington
Durham
D-Nc
Joint
Atomic Energy
L Cave
Federal
Civil Defense Administration
Goren
Rumors and local notes from Corry area page
Busy community snippet with police alerts on a counterfeit signer, a Marine basic training report for Deloris Host, and appointments such as Henry Hicks to a defense post. Local industry chatter covers a new plant product, gas well activity on Carter Hill, and diesel engine gains on the Erie Railroad. Community life includes retirements, charity drives, polio cases, and Thanksgiving efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WU. S
Summer Shiohter
Murie Zafiropulos
Deloris Marie Host
Serill F. Host
Bearlake
U.S Marines
Parris Island
8. C
Tela
Parris Israel
Henry Hicks
Union City
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Olvil Defense
Corry Coi
Carter Hill
McKean
Forest
Potter
Norket
City trims 1933 tax rate and backs winter basketball
Twenty years ago the City Council cut the 1933 tax levy by half a mill, setting the tag rate at 12 mills for December first session. City budget moves target street department funding while semipro basketball revival gains small progress as Company A officers approve support for a few games at the State Armory against visiting clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
State Armory
Bank Reopens After Temporary Closure
The Home National Bank of Union City will reopen tomorrow after months of closure. It is reported in satisfactory condition for continued operation. DeJean and Cochran will move their barber shop from West Washington Street to a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Cox
U. S. Navy
West Pleasant Street
Kingsville Air Station
Texas
Naval Air Jet
Europe
Korea
Palestine
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
United Lutheran Church In America
Ralph Wassink
Clymer
R. D
Roger
Harold
Jamestown General Hospital
Carl Smith
Wayne Township
Bang
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Carter Hill
Tennesste Gis Transmission Corp
Douglas D. Rozelle
Douglas Roselle
East Main Street
Philadelphia
Roselle
Dickinson Law School
Home National Bank of
Union City
Tomorow
DeJean and
Cochran
West
Washington Street
Meeting Begins With Tensorial Patrons Near Bax ter Candy Shop
A note indicates gatherings commence December 1 at the building next to Bax ter Candy Shop where they will be ready to meet their tensorial patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baxter
Boy Orator of the Pirate? Quiz of Historic Facts
Quiz prompts ten questions on American history and related facts. It asks who was the Boy Orator of the Pirute, frostbite remedies, a tall fur hat name, Gates at a Revolution battle, alto versus contralto, US Soldiers Home location, a president’s age at death, compulsory voting, Geoffrey Chaulier’s country, and a quoted line about ships built from scrap from the German fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Gates
United States
Unio
Geoffrey Chaulier
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Corry Pa
Imona
Carl
Keith Benton
J. L. Dansberry
Carryile
H.W. North Company
Erie
Erie Railroad
Paul Johnston
North Center Street
East Bend
Park Place
Smith Streets
Charles P. Paulson
Raymond Plant
Tuson City
L. D. Shreve
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
Weather Bureau
Ords
Aaa
Cady & Collier General Auto
East South St
Pestaca
Dows
Ha Cure Cherry Hardware
West Main Street
Corry
Chevrolet
Tial
G. M.C
von Body
DODGE
Thomas Motors OF Corry, Inc
Clinton Street Corry Pa
Scapa Flow
Savings & Loan Association
Corry Ssavings Cloan
Al’s
Bom
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