04 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1954
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment lists unclear terms and figures including a monetary amount and names but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities. The readable bits refer vaguely to locations and a lender, with no actionable information or dates.
A highly garbled OCR fragment mentions locations west of Drake and a Pennsylvanian city, cryptic references to executors and payments, and scattered names. Readable elements include mentions of January, new months, a theater, and a courthouse context with generic legal phrasing. The text lacks clear events or outcomes.
The United States promises a major portion of military supplies to bolster the Philippines armed forces amid Southeast Asia developments. Dulles and Garcia announced a joint defense program as talks precede an eight nation security conference.
A capacity crowd is expected for the Wattsburg Fair final day featuring Jose Chitwood's death defying auto show in the afternoon. Races and running events follow, with exhibits and specialty acts continuing through the evening as the five day event ends. Harry M. Burrows, fair secretary, provides the schedule.
Paul Heasley of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service cites a stagnant August with 25 new openings, an uptick from July's 17, while 384 filed unemployment claims and 29 referrals produced 18 hires. Officials warn no upswing in job opportunities is expected.
Edinburg Texas faces a sleeping sickness outbreak with a mild encephalitis form. Health officials estimate 400 to 600 residents may be affected and launch a major mosquito eradication drive with U S Public Health Service and Texas State Health Department cooperation.
Two drivers sustained non life threatening injuries in a collision four miles south of Waterford at Hughes Corners. Floyd W. Straight 64 Ames Town and Virginia Sumner 23 Girard RD 1 were involved. Straight suffered a head laceration, Sumner a facial injury. Damages estimated at 300 for the Straight car and 600 for Sumner’s vehicle.
A 26 year old Pennsylvania woman says she was forced from her car by a stranger at Routes 32 and 20 near Pittsburgh. Police found 26 year old Charles F Noon with broken ankles nearby. FBI agent investigates as charge of kidnapping and transporting a victim across state lines is prepared. The kidnapping victim is Mrs. Chilence B Lang of Homestead Park, Pa. Also, Thomas M Foley, 64, of Montville New Jersey, died in a two car crash on Route 9 near Baratoga County.
Babson argues each person holds a private gold mine in the head and that Americans use only a small fraction of brain capacity. He suggests increasing usage could double prosperity and living standards, urging readers to expand mental efficiency. (Continued on Page Six).
A cottage at Chaulauqus Lake near Wivchleid burst into flames and burned the six room frame dwelling owned by John Igack Walsi Ed Brigham and Clarence Mixer of Mayville Franklin Street families who spent weekends there faced total loss. Firemen estimated 7600 for the building 1500 for contents. neighbor Mrs. Joyce Powers alerted authorities after discovering the blaze. The fire, reportedly started near a tulrren, was not contained and the cottage may not be rebuilt.
The article notes China moved from no nationwide election to a Communist style National Congress. It will convene in Peiping on September 16 with 1226 delegates chosen under tight provincial controls. Most top leaders are elected, while the new congress is expected to rubber stamp a party drafted constitution.
Richard C. Selfridge, 17, of Butler, is to be arraigned on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the September 6 traffic death of Judy Willott and injuring Benjamin Logan, who were struck by his car during a Saturday night incident. Logan was hospitalized.
French Premier Pierre Mendes France reshuffles his cabinet after three ministers quit over the Europe Defen ce Community pact. He shifts eight ministers, creates two new posts, and fills two vacancies, leaving the government two short of its original 29.
The article reports on McCarthy and a two senator panel's censure probe, with hearings wrapping soon. Chairman Watkins and member Cave oversee requests for more evidence as the panel weighs next steps.
President Eisenhower appeals to motorists to drive carefully during the last summer long weekend. He cites a forecast predicting 490 deaths and urges adherence to simple road rules to keep people safe over the three day period from Friday evening to Monday night.
Spring Creek school directors postponed the start of classes from next Tuesday to September 20 after health officer Sam Girard recommended delaying opening due to polio exposure. Secretary Mrs. Aldred said directors voted unanimously in favor to align with the Corry area joint schools schedule amid outbreak concerns.
Chief Hurley Drake reports sixteen crashes and numerous incidents in the past month including a fatality in a driveway and multiple drunkenness and disorderly conduct cases. Police logged 28 mud complaints, 19 general calls, 2 bicycles stolen, 13 parking ticket requests, and 2,900 patrol miles with 168 radio calls.
Corry Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekend festival at Mead Park featuring water battles, rides, a Dunk-Raycee booth, and a pigkickers luncheon. Parade preparations move from State Armory at 11 30 am with a route along Washington First Pleasant Center Bik to Snyder Circle, drawing crowds and police supervision.
President Eisenhower announced approval of a $2,781,499,816 foreign aid bill and a bill stripping citizenship from those advocating overthrow of the government. He also signed a package advancing anti subversion laws and measures on terrorism and espionage, as Congress wound down its session. The actions come during his Colorado vacation with key vetoes on a few other bills.
Gulif Ten seasoned Air Force pilots in Thundersticks fly the 1900 mile Bendix Trophy Speed Derby from Edwards toward Dayton. They aim to average around 650 mph, fly six to seven miles up, and reach Dayton Municipal Airport after planned fuel stops while avoiding supersonic dives. The expected winning time could beat Maj. William Whisner Jr.'s 603.547 mph Sabrejet record from last year.
President Eisenhower approved a federal flood control plan for the West Branch Susquehanna River headwaters in Pennsylvania. The project seeks a 25 million dollar start on dams at Curweneville Kettle Creek and Bald Eagle Creek Blanchard. The plan moves toward passage in the closing days of Congress.
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