07 Oct 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
1
Partial OCR mentions a coal delivery of 150 tons tied to a school year plan and a state idea involving a mall, with fragmentary references to numbers and dates.
The readable lines reference receipts, prices around 48 to 50 cents, and page numbers 2314 to 2315 with 13 to 15. Mentions of Browns and medi entries appear. A vague note cites presidents and a 36 day window with names Martin Van and Harrison.
Washington reports the Eisenhower administration seeks a Senate House Atomic Energy Committee review and a waiver to delay the Dixon-Yates contract. Opponents call the move skullduggery as critics warn the plan could undermine TVA.
Corry residents woke to a 28 degree low last night with skim ice on paddies and the coldest night of the fall. A single flock of geese passed southward at 7 45 AM signaling winter approach as more flocks are expected over the next two to three weeks. The Weather Bureau warned the cold spell would continue until tomorrow afternoon.
Philadelphia district attorney Dilworth warns Bryant Bowles head of the National Association for the Advancement of White People that an arrest order will be issued for riot if he sponsors anti integration meetings. Dilworth says Bowles claims he will replicate actions from Milford Delaware Baltimore and Washington. He says Bowles will not be allowed to disrupt racial relations in the city.
Baltimore resident Owen Lattimore, long tied to anti Communist debates, faces a new two count perjury indictment by a federal grand jury for allegedly denying he was a Communist follower and promoter. The case revises prior charges, with potential consolidation with remaining counts from 1952.
Corry Savings and Loan Association acquired 43 Veterans housing mortgages from FNMA totaling about 170000. Homer Bulard said the deal preserves four percent rates and original loan terms as ex servicemen continue payments on former World War II housing units.
Phenix City jury convicts EL Cook in a high profile case tied to the citys vice crackdown. Cook gets a life sentence for first degree murder after admitting in court to killing a taxi driver and wounding another during an argument at the 601 Club. Witnesses describe a violent night at the Phenix City nightclub amid a broader crime empire cleanup.
Two United States men were injured when their car struck a Canadian Pacific train at a level crossing near Lindsay Ontario about 24 miles west of Peterborough. De Brafford of Porterdale Georgia suffered injuries to his eyes and face and head cuts were reported for Ross Pernick of Ellwood City Pennsylvania.
An advisory group from the Department of Agriculture moves into Cony to eradicate common barberry bushes. Samuel Maxwell leads the team canvassing Miy in search of common barberry, excluding Japanese barberry, to reduce crop losses from black stem rust. The crew will clear bushes on properties and notify owners to remove the plants.
A 10 year old boy from Guys Mills was shot in the head during a pursuit at a state police roadblock near Tinton City. He remained in good condition at Haniel Hospital after surgery to remove bullet fragments. The assailant Hammer, with a prior record, fled in a stolen Meadville car and led police on a long chase reaching speeds up to 105 mph. He admitted thefts of eight other cars in Meadville and Guys Mills and faced juvenile court actions.
Madison testified in Santa Monica that he spent long hours at home, cooked meals, and cleaned, while Gail Russell showed little interest in keeping the home, and would not allow servants, citing friction over domestic duties as a factor in the divorce.
In Tulsa Oklahoma a residential area in Southeast Tulsa near abandoned wells was warned to residents after a strong odor from a gas and petroleum site prompted evacuations. Local officials told about 100 attendees that a well drilled in 1913 and capped four years ago could explode while nearby Hivenhower Elementary School remains affected. School Principal Vernon Anukeon urged calm and advised not to panic.
City and county assessors push to complete a revaluation of every property in the city. Officials aim to equalize assessments, adjust tax bases, and set a new millage rate guiding municipal funding.
A B50 weather reconnaissance plane crashed near Willows killing one hare and leaving 16 others aboard missing or dead. Four crew members survived and several were hospitalized in shock with others recovered. cause of the crash was not disclosed and air force officials reported recovery of bodies at the scene.
The Commutes of Wie Corry Min- Internal Association on Tricks or Treat met yesterday with BF Bettes, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Plans were made to corrupt the various close and fraternal organizations in the city. Each organization is being asked to appoint one representative to form a general committee. They will meet at Hym on October kth to the city building. The work of the United Better Committees on UNICEF will be presented at the meeting on Tuesday evening. By diverting the Halloween treaty the IS Committee was able to secure over 000,000 for the needy children of the World. Forty-eight states participated in the program with 0x48 prongs taking part.
A congressional hearing examined postwar building profits tied to government insured loans. witness Andrews urged closing loopholes to recover taxes and profits, while Chairman Capehart questioned possible law violations and the committee sought ways to recoup funds.
A blaze on Market Street in Camden destroyed the Jerry building once a produce market and auction house. Damage was estimated at 1 047 000. The fire drew nearly all Camden firefighting equipment with Philadelphia units assisting.
Disjointed dispatch notes the German Socialist Party backed Molotov, while a rugged weather scene in the Pecos Valley caused rising flood fears. National Guard assists families in Hoxwell Artesia Hagerman amid storm reports. Miami reports Hurricane Hiseel threatening the Dutch West Indies offshore Aruba. Paris reports Pierre Mendes France stating no objection to West Germany joining NATO.
Vice President Nixon says President Eisenhower will step up personal campaigning for a Republican Congress. Nixon reports the political landscape remains difficult but encouraged, with plans for more than two major addresses before Election Day and a nationwide broadcast from Denver with a Denver rally prior to the talk.
A third youth has been cited for juvenile court after break ins at Bowl Aire bowling alleys and nearby Shumbery’s News and Sports Store. Drake said the youths admitted the breaks, entering through an unlocked window and later finding a broken pane to unlock it.
In Bonn the Adenauer led coalition resisted Socialist demand for talks with Moscow on German unity. Molotov urged four power talks, drawing mixed reactions from Eden and Paris but no Western consensus. The London accord and rearmament debate shadow the unity effort as observers see Moscow pushing to divide West Germany.
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