18 Oct 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1954
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a Penn sale event in Pennsylvania with unclear dates and participants. The readable portion mentions local entities and possible firms involved, but essential details are missing to confirm scope or timing.
A damaged OCR notice outlines a local sale event with unreadable lines and partial details. Readable elements mention a college affiliation and a date near a street address, but key terms and timing are obscured.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a Jersey category with references to nine new and eight winter brood items, unspecified names, and unclear dates or livestock notes. The text is incomplete and challenging to interpret for a fuller event or identification.
Auction listing lists antiques and household items including beds tables dressers wardrobes clocks tools and other items. Organizer contact names and phone numbers appear as Lawrence Ward Second Street Arthur Scouten and Ollier with related sale notes and addresses.
Al Marty and Pete Marty of Corry are among 40 arrested in Erie on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to a large gambling operation. They posted $7,000 bonds each and face hearings October 25. other arrests surfaced as police dismantled the pool run from 1128 State Street.
Foreign Aid Administrator Harold E. Stassen said the coal export program is moving ahead vigorously with the President's personal interest. He spoke at a four day festival honoring coal industry workers in Garmichasls Pennsylvania. The state will supply 130000 of the 700000 tons expected to be exported immediately, with a total of 40 million tons abroad and two million tons from the state.
Erie court action seeks to remove Mayor Thomas W Flatley after a major city scandal. District Attorney Damon McLoughlin announced malfeasance and misuse of public trust charges against the 64 year old. Conviction could end his office and bar future public service, with prison possible. Flatley refused to resign, saying he would fight the case.
In Salt Lake City the Utah GOP gathers to decide whether Rep. Douglas Stringfellow remains on the 1st District ticket after disclosing his World War II hero story was fabricated. He apologized for fabrications, saying he invented the espionage tale to promote his philosophy.
Two Navy officers aiding a street fight were severely beaten by the youths involved and five companions. Lt. Albert J. Cornman of New Brighton Pennsylvania and Lt. William H Hart of Perry Kansas sustained facial and head injuries while trying to separate the combatants. The officers were attached to the carrier Tarean at Newport.
The Columbus gravel dispute widens with Worth Hammond a Democrat claiming politics influenced the gravel contract change. He notes August talks with Sanford, top soil use, and later shift to Bolcratz pit citing political reasons. The matter spurred political maneuvering ahead of the upcoming election.
London reports a wholesale reshuffle of the British Conservative government as seven new ministers join Prime Minister Churchill's cabinet. Harold MacMillan becomes defense minister, replacing Eur Alexander, with Duncan Sandys, David Eccles, and others taking key posts. Churchill signals continued leadership amid aims for lasting peace with the West and the Soviet Union.
Floods across western Pennsylvania kill 14 people and cause millions in damage as rivers Allegheny and Monongahela crest above 24 feet. Turtle Creek area sustains heavy loss while Latrobe and Loyalsock Creek flood. Army engineers tally total tri state damage at 17 million, with dam costs cited.
Two leftists won parliamentary seats in Jordan as violence marred the first election under a new system allowing authorized groups to campaign. Night clashes killed several and wounded dozens, with a curfew imposed in Amman and reports of casualties in Damascus.
Pittsburgh based Teamsters Local 249 voting 66 to 4 rejected a management plan to end a five month store strike at four department stores. Helpers on trucks and fringe benefits were central to the dispute ongoing since November 27.
A Erie Civil Defense drill named Operation Drive Out failed to draw the expected turnout. About 120000 residents were urged to evacuate with 20000 cars leaving the city and 4000 at five checkpoints. Weather and route familiarity limited movement, and only partial objectives were met as traffic flow and evacuation speed remained unclear.
The Pennsylvania Haptona train from the east reached Corry at 8 4 h Saturday afternoon with several hours of delay due to high water and washouts east of the city. Return trip westward also ran late by about two hours with Erie Philadelphia trade arrival around 9 p m. Further trouble on the Buffalo division as track near Hyde town flooded and washed out. Centerville required 10 carloads of agold stone to repair the washed out trackage.
The Corry Jamestons Mig Corp approves a five cent per hour wage increase for about 25 hourly workers starting at midnight. The across-the-board raise, part of a one year contract expiring October 18, was negotiated over three weeks and authorized by a union meeting with a 7 to 49 vote after a delayed report to company officials.
The trial of Dr Samuel H Sheppard for the slaying of his pregnant wife began in Cleveland with Judge Tony denying a continuance. Prosecutor Don Mahon outlined key circumstantial points while defense hopes for acquittal face strong questions about motive and intruder presence.
The city’s Red Feather Community Chest drive reaches 20 percent with $6,200 donated by William Peiffer, Purgh chairman. The coming week is crucial to reach the year’s goal of 999,115. plans aim to shape the drive and begin a cleanup phase by next week’s end.
Disaster crews searched crushed homes and waterlogged streets after Hurricane Hazel battered Ontario. The death toll in Canada and the United States rose to 155 with 36 people missing in the Toronto area. Humber River overflow flooded Etobicoke and Woodbridge, sweeping homes and vehicles as authorities activated relief plans for thousands displaced.
Britain's dock strike expanded to Liverpool and Birkenhead as about 17,500 men and 2,000 dockers walked out. The stoppage threatened to paralyze the nation’s maritime trade while agitation spread to Southampton and the Queen Elizabeth inbound from New York sought faster berthing.
In Marietta Ohio and along the Ohio River the flood crest neared 45 feet at Dam 22 while Wheeling and Pittsburgh areas faced evacuations. Officials credited flood control systems with saving millions in Pittsburgh and warned of rising water affecting Bellaire Clarington and nearby towns as hundreds abandoned homes.
Mrs Fran C Phillips 29 was charged with murder after authorities say she killed her husband Burt Phillips with a shotgun while their baby slept in a crib and another child and a babysitter were nearby. She claimed the shooting was accidental during a domestic argument. The incident occurred Saturday night at their home in Washington County.
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