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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1953

Page

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Farm Auction Offers Broad Range of Livestock and Equipment

A late John Ber 2 farm sale lists 24 springers and cattle including Holstein heifers and Guernseys, plus 22 head of stock. Numerous farm implements and household items are offered, from tractors and wagons to metal tools, furniture, and appliances. The auction is set for Wednesday with cash terms and a free distribution of merchandise.

Arthur Scou Neers John Ber Ite Sting Jenty Ted Horner New Holland

President Invokes Law as Dock Walkout Grips Ports

Longshoremen parallelized East Coast ports with a strike starting in Portland, Me, and extending to New York Harbor. President Eisenhower invoked emergency provisions of the Taft-Hartley Act and named a three member board of inquiry to report by Monday midnight, with a possible court order to enforce the law if needed. Violent fears rise as AFL and ILA factions clash at Grace Line pier 25 while police separate rival pickets.

Associated Press NEW Fork Eisenhow New York Eisenhower New York City Portland Hampton Roads Wlinton International Ongshoremen Americary Fedtion of Faihire AFL Apl-Ila TLA Grace Line Pier 25 West 10Th Street John Dwyer ILA

Erie Native Named Ambassador to The Netherlands

President Eisenhower nominated Tadeo H. Freeman Matthews as ambassador to the Netherlands with Senate confirmation still pending. Selden Ghupin, a former Hague ambassador, is slated as envoy to Panama after talks with Panama’s President Remon. Chapin, Erie, Pennsylvania native, is 54 and long served in foreign affairs, including earlier ambassadorships.

AY Semermemrve Erie Foreign Service Ronently Netherlands Hongary

General Hull Arrives in Tokyo to Lead UN Far East Forces

Gen Hull lands in Tokyo to relieve Gen Clark and assume command of United Nations forces in the Far East. He states he plans to contribute to postwar stabilization and accelerate missions to establish a stronger presence in the region.

Hull Tokyo Clark Toero John 2 United Nations Far Bem Marke United States Hull Lite Nevecmen

Report Decline In Polio Cases

Washington reports polio cases fell to 1853-14 percent below the prior week. Health Service officials caution against expecting sub 2,000 weekly totals for the year, noting 2,150 cases the week ending September 19 and 9,582 in the corresponding 1952 week. Since January 1 there have been 26,400 cases, below the 28,082 in the same 1952 period.

Associated Press Washington Bible Health Service Renin Sittin

Rainfall Above Average in County This Month

Two heavy downpours on September 19 and 20 raised the month’s rainfall above the average of 3.98 inches for the Cory district. Local weather officials caution that totals may adjust as data is finalized.

Corry

Parcel Post Rates Rise at City Post Office

Parcel post rates climbed at the local post office with increases across zones and weights. A one‑pound package within the Corry area now costs 18 cents, and a 10‑pound shipment anywhere in the U.S. tops $9.03. Heavier items above 40 pounds are not accepted locally, while the change follows guidance from the Post Office Department and the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Corry Mulling Belore U.S Zanes Post Office Department Interstate Comm ‘Nee Commission Aisu

Area Crash Toll Tops Dozen. 26 Hurt In September

One person was killed and 26 injured in 20 traffic crashes on state highways patrolled by local State Police. Jester Hubley cited the month’s figures, noting joint property damage of 13,370 dollars. Officers conducted 10 criminal investigations with two arrests. Traffic citations, mainly speeding, totaled 49. The six officers logged 11,855 miles of patrols and fielded 204 information requests.

Corp Hubley Moarn~ng Ond Joon

Coun ty Shrine Club to buy respirator for Erie hospital

Thirty five members of the County Union City Shrine Club approved buying four new respirators for the Erie hospital. C H Holden of West Church Street to head a fundraising committee. Provisions set for annual contributions to Corry and Titus City hospital children's yards. D McGlintock of Talonwily chaired the meeting.

Union City Scheine Clu Tocal Country Clu Fem Zem Ab Erie C.H Holden West Church Street Te Children's Corry Thlon City McGlintock Talonwily

Driver in fatal crash held by coroner’s jury

A coroner jury in Pennsylvania found 22 year old Monongahela truck driver Arthur Kovals responsible for the deaths of three Eastern Pennsylvania soldiers in a crash at Routes 1 and 51. Witnesses testified the other car ran a red light while Kovals’ truck had a flashing yellow signal. Kovals cited by the jury after refusing to testify citing employer policy. Three soldiers from Tamaqua and Lansford died. two others were injured.

Associated Press Ittsburgh Monongahela, Pa Arthur Kuvals Dowingtown Chemical Firm Kovals Kavals Pvt Louis Gazza State Police Biserie

Reopen Korean Debate Hinted After Red Maneuvers

United Nations officials expect further Communist moves in the Korea peace conference debate as the General Assembly focuses on seven priority items. Delegates fear Peiping and North Korea will press for Asian neutralization, raising concerns about Soviet backing and the potential to shape the discussion.

United Nations Yenpen General Assembly Korea China North Korea Australia U. S Asia Andrei Y

Stevenson and President Canfer WASHINGTON Adiair Stevenson to meet Eisenhower

Stevenson and Adiair Stevenson arrive in Washington for a month tour to discuss world conditions with President Eisenhower and top diplomats. Eisenhower invites Stevenson to the White House for a private talk and a luncheon. Officials invited include Secretary Dulles and CIA head Allen Dulles among others.

Washington Adiair Stevenson Eisenhower Secretary of State Dulles

Iron workers strike in Paducah region heats fears of bloodshed

In Paducah and Joppa allied unions clash over a Bechtel Bechtel projects. Local 595 of Paducah and Local 658� 655 accuse each other of racketeering as the 16 day walkout widens. Ray Armstrong, organizer for Cairo group, says pickets will avoid bloodshed while the Ironworkers’ International creates Local 768 to take over.

Associated Press Paducah Stiikkebound Joppa Ray Armstrong Toca Cairo Til Taw ATL Ironworkers' International Local 768 Vie WelWorkers' International Bechtel Corp Con Rivlor Ohio River Tran Voduonty Loon 589

Manunharmed in Hazleton blast as $2200 missing

In Hazleton Pennsylvania a car ignition blast injured no one though briefcase with 2200 dollars disappeared. Clarence Sipple assistant secretary of West Hazleton Savings and Loan said receipts from yesterday were inside the front seat case. The blast ripped the hood knockoff fenders damaged windshield and wrecked the motor.

Hazleton Clarence Sipple West Hazleton Savings, and Loan Co Sipple West Hazleton Diast

Police Family Silent On Probe Of Kidnapping

Kansas City reports a wide search for Bobby Greenpase who vanished after a private gathering at his father Robert Grivenlease's home on the South Side. Police say no clues have surfaced while relatives and associates caution over the strain on the boy's family and the father's resolve to pay ransoms if needed.

Associated Kansas City Bobby Green Kiss City Wendi Gathalle Wood Bit Robert Griven Zia Greemlease

Attlee demands east west talks at Labour conference

Margate England prime minister Clement Attlee urged Western Soviet talks before rearming Germany at the Labour Party Conference. He criticized U S Franco Spain pact and pressed recognition of Chiang Kai shek government seated in the United Nations. Attlee proposed Chiang’s Ch ing island headquarters neutralized and cautioned against exclusion of Korea talks. In Uniontown Pa a West Penn Power serviceman, Charles Wawa, 41, was electrocuted while working on a pole at mile marker 19.

Associated Press Margate England Pornwr Clement Attles British Labor Party Soviet Union Germany United States Generalissimo Franco Attlee China Chiang al-Shek United Nations Formiosa Chiang Triolly Korea Uniontown Chars Cl Wawa West Poni Power Co Miley Ants

Senate OKs Warren appointment amid Dem praise

The Senate moves to confirm Karl Warren as attorney general, with Democrats praising the selection. a January confirmation by the judiciary committee is anticipated, while Republicans lament delays and question readiness of the nominee.

Judiciary Committee Washington Sialanlaed Samine Mrecuss Jonicy Essentiower'e Apyiolait Goy Karl Warren United States Enik Feminyse Guiituenia Fepublieny Hess Minh Zenate Ganimilion Lvu Senate Denversist Harold Biri

Special School Meeting Set For Two Districts

A special school meeting is planned to discuss a new 12 room building to serve two districts Wayne Township area near Spen Sor Behnot, with four rally areas and an all purpose room. The proposal aims to meet present and projected student needs and seeks board approval for the schedule and site details.

Wass Concord Havenshins Jin Corry Oeditough Library Sune Banlas Slenoneuy Alexi Waldered Wayne

Toth Returns to Face Murder Charge in Slaving Case

Robert Toth, a 22-year-old former Air Force sergeant, is free on bond as he awaits U S Supreme Court action after a federal judge ordered retrial arguing the Air Force had no right to take him to Korea. The case centers on the slaying of a South Korean civilian and involves plans to restore Petine Farouk to power.

Asevomce Pittsburgh Robert Toth Keres Joli Toth Jones & Lavehlin Slee) Corp Hazelwood Air Force U. S. Supreme Gofrt Washington Korea

Beet Rises in Price for Bottled Beer Across Market

A stray OCR fragment reports beer price jumps from 20 to 26 cents per bottle with references to wholesale increases and distributor adjustments. It mentions nickel and other cents changes, noting distributors and operators facing shifts, and hints at retail price marks such as 9.25 dollars for regular brands. The text is garbled but centers on shifting beer costs and supplier responses.

Lori Yanih

Fourth Rail Union Seeks Wage Hike for Locomotive workers

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and representatives present demands in Cleveland for an 80 cent raise. They seek similar boosts from three other unions the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, and the Order of Railway Conductors. The four unions collectively represent about 300000 railroad workers whose contracts expire at midnight.

Cleveland

Stalin Death Triggers Celebrations Across Poland

An interpreter from Poland, Hajdukiewiec, said Stalin's death sparked wild celebrations nationwide with bars forced to close and police limiting revelry. He described feeling relief and happiness as others recalled wartime struggles.

North Korean POW protest turns deadly at Panmunjom

Axsociatedt Prem reports a deadly clash at Panmunjom as anti Communist North Korean war prisoners clashed with Indian and Allied observers. Gunfire wounded five and killed one during a rock throwing protest at a compound and hospital, prompting Allied and Indian officials to clear inmates and restore order amid heightened tensions.

Prem Panmunjom U. M. Command Abe Sulla Park Indian Command Koxenns Ny Pola Grech Commission Wien Brig Gow. V. MC EBLUL U.N Au Thijan

Man Slays Wife in Domestic in Uniontown Pa

Authorities say 58 year old Teayih killed his wife Bessie 43 in their bedroom with a pistol during a quarrel. Their children Gemnetty 17 and Henry 11 told police the man fled the scene and was captured within hours by state police. Separately, Brockway police investigated three arson fires damaging frame buildings as a mining town endures unrest.

Uniontown Bayy Guy Sullivan Bessie Gnemetty Henry Poline Weroos

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