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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1954

Page

1

Eisenhower to plead for vote support on air tonight

President Eisenhower launches a nationwide TV and radio appeal to rally GOP voters and keep Democrats from recapturing Congress. The White House touts it as the campaign’s hardest hitting effort, with 158 TV channels and 584 radio stations carrying the address.

Associated Press Denver Eisenhower Pexty Nixon Denver White House Congress Republican National Committee Cbs-Tv NBC Mutual Radio White House Fisenhower Font Municipal Colorado Gop Murray Snyder Snyder Los Angeles Washington Legislative Branch Eisen Hower

Hurricane Hazel Vicious Storm Bats Navy Plane

Hurricane Hazel intensifies with 115 mph winds and violent turbulence. A crewman aboard a Navy storm hunting plane was injured as the storm nears the Caribbean, with the hurricane rated as an eighth tropical storm. Forecasters say Hazel is moving west at under 10 miles per hour and remains southeast of Florida, about 1,000 miles away.

Hazel Associated Press Miami Fla Gulf of Vene Auiela

Bloomfield and Sparta discuss school jointure

Bloomfield Township and Sparta merged school districts discussed a possible jointure with Titusville Area Schools at Golestack High School. Visiting Bloomfield and Sparta directors said they would not join without a new Riceville school and criticized the Erie County alignment. Area directors weighed the idea but no action was taken. they will be informed of the Joint Board's stance.

Bloomfield Township Sparts Titusville Golestack High School Gerald Edwards Oliver Potter Bloomfield Richard Witmer Sparta Floyd B. Peters Riceville Stanford County Erie County Union City Corry

Chessman Wins Temporary Stay in Death Penalty Fight

In San Francisco the State Supreme Court declined to lift a stay on Daryl Chessman execution. The 12 year old mother of "Cell 2455, Death Row" received a stay on July 29, delaying the gas chamber date. The case moves back to the U.S. Supreme Court, delaying execution at least 60 days pending higher court action. Berwyn Rice, Chessman’s attorney, said the high court may hear the case next week with briefings to follow.

Slayer San Francisco Daryl Chessman State Supreme Court Chessman Supreme Court of the United States Berwyn Rice High Court

Woman Acquitted In Salisbury Case Ends With Jail Sentence

In Salisbury England a jury acquitted Mrs Mavis Wheeler of attempted murder against her lover Lord Vivian but convicted her on charges of wounding and illegal possession of a gun. The court heard of a July incident in a private country cottage when Mrs Wheeler claimed intoxication and Lord Vivian described as an impresario.

Salisbury England Mavis Wheeler Lord Vivian Wheeler

Soil cement paving used on West Washington street project

Workers lay soil cement base with a one inch blacktop surface from Washington School to the city line on West Washington street, and similar treatment extends to West Main past St. Thomas Cemetery. Officials note moisture tests and curing time before opening to traffic, aiming to evaluate soil cement against the traditional mix.

Washington Street Washington School Highway Department West Main Street St. Thomas’ Cemetery

Three Auto Theft Charges Filed Against James Hammer

Three informations were filed yesterday against James Hammer of Guys Mills for nine vehicle thefts in Crawford County over the weekend. Hammer, recovering from a head wound after crashing a State Police barricade at Union City, faced burglary and larceny charges for stealing a car from John Gimfel’s garage and larceny of a motor vehicle for the Kinney and Stewart thefts. Police expect no immediate additional charges. Hammer’s case will be arraigned when rendition permits, likely outside juvenile court.

James Hammer Guys Mills Crawford County Hammer Hamot Hospital Erie Union City Ted S. G. MacTarnaghan Meadville John Holt Capt Holt John Gimfel Pfc Lewis P. Penman Lawrence Park Penman Fred Kinney Peter Noyaian

Power Plan Heads Toward Inquiries In Dueling Power Debate

President Eisenhower's ABC proposal to tap two private firms led by Edgar Dixon and E A Yates to build a 107 million dollar steam plant at West Memphis Arkansas aims to replace TVA lines. Senators Kefauver and Taylor protest, promising new inquiries as the Senate anti monopoly subcommittee plans further reviews after October 18.

Alone Energy Commission Thaa Dixon-Watts Senatore Tower Kefauver Senate Langer Senate House Atomic Energy Committee ABC Holt Eisenhower Brett Conkrest Edgar H. Dixon E. A. Yates Dixons Yates Group West Memphis Ark Twicky TVA Ei Real

Youth Killed by Electric Line Near Cochranton

Meadville authorities report 19 year old Brice Babbitt of Cochranton electrocuted while installing a transformer for Hurley D. Carpenter of Meadville on Route 422 about 2:30 pm. He touched a 12 000 volt line, slumped from the pole, and died at City Hospital after an hour of resuscitation. He is survived by his wife Sandy Wilkins and an infant daughter.

Meadville Brice Babbitt Cochranton Hurley D. Carpenter Electrical Service Mr. Babbitt Myron Custand Peltia George Adler Rabbith Mr. Adler Custend George Devinney James Shelby Mendvilie Babbitt F. H. Markinhoupt Crayfort County Cochranton High School But Bill Sandy Wilkins

State Bank Call Seeks Conditions of Banks

SARRISBURG The State Banking Department issued a call for the condition of all banking institutions under its jurisdiction as of close of business Thursday October 7th.

State Bank Sarrisburg State Banking Department Bankinie

Youthful life term convict surrenders at state prison

Elmer Harland Bet cher, 18, a youthful life term convict, surrendered to Orvier State Prison authorities saying he had not planned to escape but hid to avoid an afternoon dental appointment. He had vanished during mealtime on Wednesday and was thought to have left his job at a duty barn outside the walls amid a statewide search. Bet cher was convicted of the shotgun murder of dest wil.

DY Associvenere Balem Oré Orvier Echpe Elmer Harland Betcher Bill Belohar Dest Wil

Flood Devastation Hits Pecos Valley New Mexico

Flood waters from the Pecos River and eastern slopes swamped Roswell Carlsbad Dexter Lake Arthur and Artesia in southeastern New Mexico causing widespread damage. Reports say up to seven feet of water in Hondo and about 200 families evacuated while roads bridges and communications suffered severe disruption. Rescue crews in boots and on horseback searched mud and debris for missing persons as authorities assessed the extent of agricultural damage and ongoing flood threats.

Wiley Pecos Robwell N. M New Mexico Gabat Peeay Valley Roswell Carlsbad Dexter Hagermuti Artesia Lake Arthir Ares Lake Arthur Mugerman Artes

Senate closes housing probe amid possible witness appearances

The Senate Banking Committee plans further hearings on housing, inviting Preston and others to testify if desired. Capehart cited potential profits linked to a Savannah project and said the panel will continue its inquiry for months, offering statements to those harmed to respond. The investigation has dragged on since April with a broad mandate and aims to file a final report on findings and implications.

Preston Washington Senate Chasemian Chpehart Mme Teshimony Capehart Proston Hiiracter Assassisiation Willfiea Wii Emerion Howalig Administration Bavannah Gay Capehart House Jow Funming

Stevenson launches new attack on GOP leaders

Associated Press dispatch from Wichita Kansas quotes Stevenson addressing about 4 500 attendees accusing Republicans of corruption and broken promises. He calls for revolt against GOP division and policies favoring the few, cites foreign policy flaws and McCarthy hearings as partisan theater while railing at agricultural policy and civil service changes under Republican patronage.

Associated Prove Wichita Kun Adlay Stevenson Tabetha eAlie Palgn Jane Wight Presidehte Nixin Ube Alatt Fepublic Cotmunii Brevenaon Kansas Milnes Mane Wiuenhower Mc Girthy McCarthy Stevenson

Juveniles Held in Ten Thefts Highlight Waterford Burglary Ring

Police report two juveniles from Waterford section linked to ten thefts. They admitted breaking into at least one store and implicated a second suspect. Ages reportedly 13 and 12, both juveniles. disposition pending, with possible juvenile delinquency citations anticipated.

Corry Farricks Waterford PhiTipn Lawrence Payle

Corryite Named GLF Assistant Manager

Lloyd Lille of Kingstreet, long employed at the local mill of the Orange League Federation, has been transferred to the Waterford mill. He is named opsbtaint maninge. Lille and his son moved to Waterford to use their residence. Call for bank report. Washington report notes the currency compuler asked for a statement of the ton of all national banks at close of business Thursday October 5th.

Llloyd Lille Kingstreet Orange League Federation Waterford Opsbtaint Maninge Lille Washington Asmed

Weather Barometer Records Signal Change in Pressure

A chaotic weather note reports a barometer at a high point, then a drop overnight to 308. It mentions yesterday’s high around 40.6 and a low near 2 degrees, with morning sun lifting the reading by morning.

VIE Wise Wed Torn Posidenta Son

Witness Accused of Bigamy in Lamb Case Hearings

Washington witness Marie Natvig of Miami Beach, Fla, described as a bigamist under oath, faced cross examination as lawyers probe editor-publisher Edward Lamb’s background. Natvig testified she learned of Lamb as Comrade Lamb at a Communist Party meeting in Columbus and stayed with him in a hotel. Lamb’s lawyer labeled her a liar, while Natvig defended her credibility amid questions over Maryland residency and prior divorces.

Associated Press Washington Edward Lamb A* Lamb Marie Natvig Miam Natyig Russell Morton Brown Lamb Maryland Brown Herbert Ghaffmen Natvig Sharman Ater Brown Nating

No Nobel Peace Prize Planned

Oslo Norway The Norwegian Nobel Prize Committee announced no Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded this year The report notes last year General George C Marshall won the prize while Dr Albert Schweitzer received the 1962 award when omitted without explanation The prize stems from Alfred Nobels will and is valued around 35 000 in cash and honor

Oslo Norway Nobel Privé Committee George C. Marshall United States Albert Schweitzer Alfred Nobel Isworth

Pittsburgh Couple Marries in Eldest Tavern Keeper Honor

Helen Buczak Lane, 27, and Charles G Lane Jr. 87, honeymoon here today as Lane, proprietor of Lane's Stag Hotel, claims to be Allegheny County's oldest living tavern keeper and oldest Elks and Eagles member. He recalls others died and jokes he got married.

Frese Pittsburgh Helen Buczak Lane Charles G Lane Jr Lane Stag Hotel Joe D\Maggio Marilyn Monroe Allegheny County The Elks Eagles

Mendes-France Seeks Broad Endorsement Of London Deals

In the French Assembly Mendes-France urged a blanket endorsement of London principles including West German rearmament under Brussels and NATO, and requested authority to negotiate treaties at forthcoming conferences. The Bundestag backed the London plan, while the chamber showed broad support for the Premier’s approach and the nine power accord.

Mendes-France Assembly London Associated Press Pierre Mendes-France French National Assembly West Germany Weat Germany Brussels Bundestag Bann Konrad Adeniauer Otter France Britain Tates

Damage slight in Aero blaze at local facility

An early morning fire at Aero Supply caused minor damage confined to the facility. Wes Pierce, the Aero Watchman, spotted the blaze during his 5 am rounds. Branford Hose Co. responded at 5:45 am and doused the flames with booster lines, with officials noting the fire stayed within the year and damage was slight.

Aero Wes Pierce Branford Hose Co Fremen

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