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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1953
Page
1
Readable fragments mention addresses routes dishes radios and tools with scattered numbers and dates. The text lists locations such as East South West South Center and names including Mrs Wright and Cunningham, but lacks a coherent event or narrative.
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The Kite House reports 3,634 federal employees quit or were dismissed after cases reached the loyalty review board under Eisenhower's security program. Since May 27, 1953, 456 employees were fired or resigned, with 145,000 civilian economy-related separations, 26,294 investigations, and broader security grounds than the Truman era. Officials note many quit or were found ineligible after loyalty checks.
Robert W Thompson of Youngsville posted $1000 bond after arrest on involuntary manslaughter charges linked to a fatal Route 6 crash near Corry. Case return date pending. both men had recent services in Youngsville with military honors at Youngsville Cemetery.
Somerset, Pa. Falls Chief James H. Harbaugh of Rockwell is jailed on charges of stealing gasoline and firing at two employees who caught him. State Police arrested the 52-year-old, who admitted liking the gas, after a $1,000 band was reported. Harbaugh, who formerly ran the garage, was named police chief last January.
Walter Ross announces the current total of 310742.60 dollars for the Corry Community Chest drive with divisions listed as Cox operations, industrial employees, metal sales and employees, house to house, government banks and utilities, and townships. The committee aims to finish by month end and thanks Hi Lynn Rice for an halftime show that boosted drive support.
A Panmunjom report says the Indian Command gains another 48 hours to urge anti communists in Korea to listen to Red explainers. The Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission plans further talks, with a Monday decision postponed. Some POWs still refuse return. one prisoner seeks repatriation to the Allies. MURDER CASE ENDED in Upper Sandusky Ohio.
A 1954 gasoline tank truck owned by Joseph Bull Inc of North East and driven by George Pileh Jr of North East crashed into a sedan driven by Louis McCrillis of Union City near Pagels Corners in the Cunadshta Lake area. The impact damaged the truck severely, knocked out lines and disrupted service. the sedan sustained about 50 in damage. No injuries reported.
Work at the Gdry Fish Hatchery is under way to strip brood brook trout of Uneireas. About 720,000 eggs have been collected this period, with 19,000 sags daily. Hatchery staff expect near 50 quarts more in the next three weeks. Some 6,000 trout, both male and female, are kept in ponds for propagation for next year's stock. Brown and rainbow trout will be reared at the Gowy hatchery and fingerlings shipped to other hatcheries statewide.
In St Marys Pennsylvania operators awaited an eight man Texas based special crew to douse a gas well blaze that has burned for three days after a drilling bit sparked a fire. Four workers suffered injuries and are reported in good condition. Injured are Howard Taylor 58 of Pikesville Kentucky Kenard Betts 34 of Grantaville West Virginia Robert Cottrell 44 of Charleston West Virginia and Oscar Carlo 53 of Ripley West Virginia.
Babson in PARC Massachusetts previews four emerging innovations. Durable plastics promise rust and crack resistance for homes and bridges. New metals and alloys, though few tested, offer vast development potential. Isotopes released for public use by the atomic energy commission begin in hospitals and may soon power machinery, rails, textiles, and more, signaling a rise of the do it yourself industry as hours shrink and home work expands.
Troops moved into London and surrounding areas to avert gasoline famine as 3,400 striking tank truck drivers halted work. Public transport and food delivery strained while government rationing began. drivers demand union recognition and pay raises.
A two car crash on the newly finished four lane Route 20 near Fairview killed George B. Emary 47? and Mrs Clora Emary 40 and Mrs Jean Frampton 29. Two others suffered serious injuries and were treated at St Vincent's Hospital Coveney Warren W Wood said. The collision occurred about a mile west of Fairview with Emery in a Ford station wagon and Brockway in a 11999 Buick sedan. An autopsy will determine Emary's cause of death. Frampton suffered a fractured neck and Emery multiple fractures. Links to local Ford agency noted in the report.
In Waynesboro Pennsylvania, a 57 year old man who allegedly wounded his wife and her 41 year old companion surrendered to Sheriff Emil W. Fo jabnisht. The suspect had fled after injuring his wife and the other man and was the target of a broad search since last Wednesday.
Earl R Haight died yesterday afternoon at his East Smith Street home after suffering a heart attack while attempting to assist with planting a water hose on his porch. Dr Hugh O’Hare attended but could not revive him. He was born in 1809 and served in World War I. Survived by Helen Purcell, two daughters, two sons, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements at Bracken Funeral Home with services Tuesday at 10 AM.
The United Nations marked its sixtieth birthday with observances attended by top figures. Delegates noted the UN’s creation in a spirit of East West cooperation and world peace, while acknowledging Cold War tensions and the Communist bloc's stance within and beyond its borders.
A town wide safety push runs from November 1 to December 1 under local sponsorship. Posters in storefront windows, Smokey Bear displays, and a high school assembly lead into a film “Shooting Safety” shown by Elmer Simpson, a game protector. The film, from the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, covers gun handling, storage, target practice, and safe hunting techniques to reduce accidents.
In St Louis a taxi driver, identified as Hager, was questioned by FBI and police in a kidnapping case involving a missing six year old. Investigators checked connections with a Kansas City man and a hotel where a blonde woman was seen fleeing.
Don Wharton of Spring Cruels has a planned one man exhibit at Eriesiavie next Friday featuring oil paintings. The Erie Public Library plans a related display including portraits landscapes and compositions by Wharton. A separate note mentions a new foundation initiative by the Mellon family of Pittsburgh seeking a charter for the Arlecheny Foundation.
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