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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1953

Page

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For Sale Real Estate and Equipment Listings

Classified ad fragment listing 3 bedroom houses, outbuildings, stock, kitchens, baths, and garages in Pleasant ton. Includes Cobbetts, Corbett, Reeders Realty, and easy real estate contact details with prices like 613,600 and 14500. Mentions farm items such as a fish hatch, wagon, cultivator, and mower, plus various sale notices and private sales across multiple locations.

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War Prisoner Trade Moves Toward Final Week

North Korean led exchange nears end as 100 Americans and 275 other enemy war prisoners return to freedom from Panmunjom. Lt Col Paul Liles recounts Red pressure to sign confessions while fellow repatriates Lt Col James Cupar and others recount bleak captivity and broadcasts. Around 950 allied servicemen remain at Kaesong awaiting repatriation as talks stall.

Associated Press Panmunjom Pairmimjoin James F. Cupar Britain Gloucestershire Regiment Carne Paul V.les West Pointe Meath Reds Pyongyang Kaesong Robert Barkovic International Falls Minn Sfe William F. Border Jersey City N. J Creed Thesday U.N

Missing mother found in San Antonio after disappearance

A 28-year-old mother Joanne Perkins Swaney who vanished May 19 from her home in Derby collapsed in San Antonio Texas and is hospitalized. Her mother Mrs. Fred Perkins says Swaney, disabled by polio, has a three-year-old son and had worked in a ceramics factory. She left a note saying she had lived in vain and could not go on.

San Antonio Texas Fred Perkins Joanne Perkins Swaney San Anigmio Swaney

Confusion Over Pa New Sales Levy Across State

Readers face widespread confusion as Pennsylvania’s new sales tax takes effect affecting groceries and restaurants. Insurers and merchants scramble to adopt make shift bookkeeping and tax collection methods while awaiting a clearer permanent system. A table outlines tax amounts by item with broad exemptions for food and clothing amid a long list of taxable products.

Abiout Mer Ehinils Seltlce

Record heat with minimal rainfall across 21 days

Weather diary notes only 0.06 inch of rain in 21 days as temperatures topped 90 for sixth straight day. August report shows near daily 80s and 90s with scant rain, ground dust dry. rainfall totals far below August average of 3.46 inches.

Inch Corry George Mulderick OL Witte

Four Families Routed by Pittsburgh Blaze

A Pittsburgh fire in a Morningside apartment injures two residents and forces four families from their homes. A 90 year old waitress and her 8 year old son escaped via ladders as flames blocked the third floor. Another 88 year old waitress fell on the stairs and was rescued while a firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation. The blaze caused about $7,000 in damage on Hays Street.

Py Psiopaveneres Pittsburgh Noily Hays Street Morningside Mary Eishur Larry Hila Peters Rhisdythe Hospital James Miarshall

New Sales Tax Enters Pennsylvania Across State

Pennsylvania launched a new one percent sales tax at midnight as Revenue Secretary Ova B Messner urged cooperation. The move aims to raise about 135 million for education while Republicans and Democrats clash over earmarking. Crowds of questions and early confusion were expected for shopkeepers and customers.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pennsylvania Ova B. Messner Messner M. Harvey Taylor Stile Taylor Commonwealth Maurice Spinin Splain

Eisenhower Ends 6 Day Rockies Vacation Return to Denver

President Eisenhower ends a six day Colorado Rockies vacation and flies to Denver to resume duties at Lowry Air Force Base and the home of Mrs John S Davids. The routine calls for morning business and afternoon golf at the summer White House in the city.

Sth Washington Fraser

Tito Hurls Accusation At Italians

Yugoslav government accuses Italy of frontier provocations amid tensions over Trieste. Belgrade radio and Rome broadcasts report protests and warnings of international action if incidents continue. Italy denies Yugoslav charges as border clashes persist and United Nations scrutiny looms.

Associated Pros London Myratiil Italien Hlarellip Italy Yugoslavia Trieste Denice Foreign Ministry Rome United Nations Belgrade Thuly

Compensation Rates Hiked for Workers Benefits

Harrisburg officials announce higher workers compensation insurance rates to fund boosted benefits. Average rate increase about 84 percent with notable rises across manufacturing utility and other industries. New rates apply to all workers compensation policies excluding coal mines with July and August anniversary dates. Governor signs law raising maximum weekly benefits from 30 to 32.50 dollars.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pri Acwinas G. Leslie John 5

Government agency cuts fire 2000 workers

The Foreign Operations Administration and Information Agency announced mass layoffs, eliminating about 2,000 positions after budget cuts and reorganizations. About 259 FDA staff were dropped yesterday with 100 more set for this week. Personnel were selected by aptitude tests and other factors.

Foreign Operations Administration G. . Information Agency FDA TUBA

FCC Hearing on Radio Station Here Continued

A long hearing in Washington D C extended to October 27 as the Federal Communications Commission weighs merging Venango Broadcasters and another firm to operate stations in Franklin and Cory. Attorneys for the Venango firm and representatives described the merger proposal while a decision awaits testimony and verification of which applicant should be approved.

FCC Washington Wise Heder Communications Commissiot Negul A Swingh le Applealivny Ribaut Fyicnkelry Corry Eawney Shorly Veranco Peanklin Olivia T. Rennes Jean Cory Boli Wis Broweth Renn Kamp Hue Husband TK. R Runnekaary Pittsburgh Venangy William J. Thomas Harris CG Bret Leroy W. Staitter Aish Nyather Merser

Six Injured In Accidents Across City

Six people were treated for injuries after incidents at homes and workplaces. Barbara Combs, 10, suffered a facial laceration from a fall from a bicycle reel, while Mrs Thomas Bolwnd of Pur e Wikeleyfleved was admitted for a broken arm. Clarence Cole and Joseph DeLouis were treated and released for injuries from a falling steel door and other tasks. Anna Fenlon, 52, had an x ray after a washing machine incident, and Arie Allert, 31, sustained a hand injury at the Jamestown plant. Postings note union leader Pat Donald Orner was elected head of the Pennsylvania State Carters Association.

Eery Memorial Hospital Yesberdy Thomas Robert Middleton R. D Clarence Cole Wayne Street Joseph DeLouis South Center Street Corry Jamestown Perm Anna Fenlon Esau Arie C. Allert West Washington Street JamestoWn

Parents Win Request For City School Bus Protest

An anxious meeting in which Johnson and White streets residents urged the Corry Behuut board to provide bus service for their children as safety and transport concerns dominated the session. Directors indicated a plan to study options and potentially adjust routes, aiming for a temporary arrangement and a formal decision by next week.

Columbia Avene Aldo Jou Chile Rom Corry Behuut Board Johnson Delensei Lane Neeling Columbus Iiestan Hillway Systeu Sven Biel Lieb Braflers Leort Uhut Safrty I. Wei Wallout

Rubber workers win 12 cent wage rise in broader deal

The CIO Rubber Workers Union pressed for industry wide wage patterns after agreements granting 12 cents per hour boosts and enhanced benefits. About 3,500 workers across Firestone Goodyear and others saw raises totaling over 210 dollars monthly at some plants. Hospital, pension, and other protections expanded as the industry braces for further settlements and new contracts.

CIO B. F. Goodrich | Co Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Firvatany Gondrich Mideaight MMO Goodrich Firestone Goodyear—Tire and Rubber Co Rubber Co Upton

Eastern U S Sizzles Under Extreme Heat Wave

Record heat and humidity sweep the eastern United States as a large high pressure system traps warm air from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast. The heat has caused health concerns, strained water supplies, and elevated death tolls, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees in many areas. The Weather Bureau notes the stubborn warm air mass remains stalled over the region, intensifying drought and farm hardships.

Pennsylvania Enyatony State Navy U. S

Soviet Envoy Reported III in Tehran Amid Health Rumors

An AP report from Tehran states Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Lavrentiev was reportedly confined to bed after a heart attack linked to Tehran’s high altitude. Rumors in Tehran suggested Premier Mossadegh’s overthrow and a possible suicide after a recall telegram. the communist press faced a setback from the anti-Mossadegh regime shift.

Associated Press Tehran Iran Anatoly Lavrentiev doUrce Lavrentiev Ted Pi Moscow Prestie Mohammed Mossadegh

No Official Word From Moscow On Test

A highly garbled early report claims Moscow offered no official word on the test. It notes U.S. experts assessing the blast, describing the August 28 explosion as possibly the largest atomic device yet, with references to hydrogen ion observations and international reactions.

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Wattsburg Fair Opens With Horse Contests and Exhibits

Wattsburg fair opened this afternoon featuring horse pulling contests with lightweight and heavier classes scheduled for the day. Educational exhibits, farm machinery displays, prize livestock, rides, and entertainments fill the showgrounds as officials seek a new attendance record before closing at midnight Saturday.

Wattsboro

Pittsburgher Denies Income Tax Bribe

A Pittsburgh businessman rejected a senator's accusation that he attempted to hire tax officials to influence revenue rulings. The story mentions John LaRocco, arrested for deportation last January, and notes a 1943 incident involving Senator John Williams of Delaware referencing LaRocco. The report cites actions conducted by immigration authorities in Pittsburgh.

Fittsburgh Bittshareh Comerale John LaRocco Denteaty & Health Immigration and John Williama Del LaRoce Internal Revenue Ph Pittburgh

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