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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1953

Page

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Cleveland Street Blast Kills One, Injures Fifty Eight

A Cleveland street blast ripped a near mile long thoroughfare, killing one and injuring 58 as concrete chunks and manhole covers flew into the air. Firemen blamed a gas main break while investigators probe the cause of the underground explosion.

Cleveland West 117Th Crosstown Kathevin Szabo Wors Ted Robert Ghur Beren Nood Bire Ferdinand Boehmer Lakewood Andy Anderson

Corry Woman Dies at Work at Telephone Office

Mrs. Emma Huff, 46, collapsed and died at the General Telephone Company office on East Park Place while on duty as custodian. Dr. Bennett and rescue efforts failed. Deputy Coroner Bracken investigates death likely from heart failure. She is survived by husband Jesse and several children. Funeral plans to be announced.

Jesse Huff Emma Huff General Telephone Company East Park Place Huff G. B. Bennett Merley van Cise No. 1 Robert M. Bracken Jesse Corry-Spring Creek Road Bracken

Bennett to Speak at State Sportsmen Convention

Dr. Logan J. Bennett, new executive director of the Pennsylvania Game Commission, will be the main speaker at the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs annual convention. The federation represents clubs with over 186000 members and convenes September 16 for a two day session.

Attempt On Sultan's Life Reported In Morocco

Paris dispatch from Rabat reports Sultan Moulay Mohammed Ben Ataf of French Morocco narrowly escaped an assassination attempt. He was proclaimed ruler on August 2 after exiled predecessor Mohamed Ben Youssef was dethroned. the change was peaceful and later recognized by the United States.

Sultan Associated Press Paris Rabal Mink Ie Morocco Sultan Mouley Mohammed Ben Ataf Riller French Morocco Mohamed Ben Youssef Corsica Hat Beers Shites Washington Ben MirGarthiy United States

Cambodia Premier Offers 10 Make Deal With Reds

Phnom Penh premier Pen Nouth broadcast to Viet Minh rebels in Cambodia offering not to fight if they withdraw from Indochina. He said Cambodia would not contest communists who do not force themselves on Cambodians, signaling a stance that could influence US and French aid.

Associated Press Phnom Penh Cambodia Pen Nouth Viet Minh T Oday Viet Nam Norodom Sihanouk Indochina United States France Pen Nout Laos French Union UW. 8 I. 5 Congress Maurice Dee Jan Frances Trdocitina

Sparta Youth Struck by Car in Route 77 Incident

A Spartansburg boy Dennis Newbold six was struck by a southbound car driven by Frank Mausser fifty three near Route 77 after leaving the post office. He suffered bruises on his right ankle and left upper leg but no serious injuries reported. In Bridgeville talks, union and management held a five hour meeting to settle a six month strike at American Cyanamid plant with no progress reported.

Sharon Spartansburg Dennis Newbold Donald Newbald Frank Mauser Mausser Pittsburgh—Union Imana Igement American Tyanamid Co Bridgeville

Eisenhower Hones Picks for Two Key Posts

President Eisenhower works on naming a new chief justice to replace Vinson and a labor secretary to replace Durkin. White House aides say announcements are not yet set, with discussions ongoing in Denver and Washington alongside Vice President Nixon and political allies.

Associated Press Denver Eisenhower Fred M. Vinson Labor Martin P. Durkin White House James C. Hagerty Uh Nis Nixon Washington Uhey Vinson Leo Kiven W. Hall Republican National Durkin Hall Yellowstone National Park Lowry Air Force Base Tim

Seven Injured at Hughes' Corners Crash

A Meadville couple, Cry Daddio 44 and Rita 41, were injured when Ohio motorist Charles W. Behnke 63 pulled in front of their car at Hughes Corners, the intersection of Battles and Route 6. Daddio was treated for shoulder and back injuries and released. Rita remained for X rays. The car rolled over after swerving to avoid Behnke’s vehicle and continued south on Route 18.

Meadville Ohio Battles Cry Daddio Rita Mendiville St. Vincent's Hospitil Erie Daddio Charles W. Behnke Wickliffe

Gunman Sentence Cut in Erie County Court

Jamestown youth Leland A. Kent who robbed the Esso Hall service station on Christmas Day 1981 had his six year jail term suspended and replaced with six years probation. Kent and companion James Peterson faced separate charges. Peterson remains jailed in New York state custody awaiting return to Erie County.

Esso Leland A. Kent Jamestown M. Stlif Erie County Kent New York State New York Focal James Peterson Erle County

Durkin Resigns Labor Secretary Post In Break With Eisenhower

President Eisenhower faces a breach with organized labor as Martin P. Durkin resigns as labor secretary citing broken promises on changes to the Taft Hartley law. AFL-CIO leaders Meany and Reuther back Adlai Stevenson and urge adherence to prior agreements. Durkin says he submitted his resignation August 31 after finding the administration breached commitments on the labor reforms.

Associated Press Washington Eisenhower Organized Labor Martin P. Dilkin Dirk Mmristritto Flln Creorge Measiy AFH Walter Reuther GIO Awerly Durkin Robert A. Tall Ohio Walt Meany Reuther Wong LaVor Hym von Terence White House Bernard Shanley Gerald Morea Swift Durkin Evo Hisenhower Congress Bowas

Hurricane pushing northward in Atlantic

A tropical cyclone chased by the Atlantic winter storm was over 200 miles off the Florida coast moving northeast at about one mile per hour. Winds near the center were 80 to 100 mph with gale winds extending far west and east, forecast to drift out to sea in the North Atlantic.

Miami Florida North Atlantic Tant Jand Panier

First Batch of Chinese Prisoners Enter Neutral Zone

Allied officials report about 1,000 Chinese prisoners moved into the Panmunjom neutral zone under joint commission protection. Repatriation talks may release over 4,700 more Chinese POWs as Communist observers watch the process with hostility.

Neutral Zone Jearhy Sion Panmunyorn Tautiar Kreops Chimay An Interpeeter China Repatiiitlian Commission Rds Kofeihs Uae Fom Joint Miitary Armistice Commission Uniforces

Youth held on peeping charge in city incident

James L Grant 19 of 307 West Pleasant Street pleaded guilty to a peeping charge after allegedly peering into the home of Henry Davey Jr at 865 West Pleasant Street. He admitted the act to officers and was held on $200 bond with arraignment set for tomorrow afternoon.

James L. Grant West Pleasiyit Gally Henry Davey Jr West Pleas Ob Street Gily Grant Davis Davis Ict Heian Burlhusme Harley Drake Davis Ore West Pleasant Street Bettei George Gorton Ety

Steel Making at Lackawanna Plant Halted

Industrial disruption halts steel production at Lackawanna plant as workers refuse shifts. Reports say about 1,200 idle employees are involved with lines shut down and union and management negotiations ongoing.

Lackawanna

Missing Pennsylvanians Among 944 U S Servicemen Reported In Korea

Washington reports a second list of 247 soldiers and Marines still missing in Korea, with 27 Pennsylvanians among them. The total 944 includes 610 Army, 132 Air Force, 19 Marines, and 9 Navy personnel. Relatives are being notified as efforts continue to determine the fate of the missing service members.

Associated Press Washington Korea Pentagon Pwenty Amic Army Navy Olhr Tiamiks Flor

Pittsburgh man charged with murder in sister's shooting

A 7 year old mallroniey? faces a murder charge for the fatal shooting of his sister. Edward Grey of Pittsburgh was held for court after detectives testified a 46 year old woman Elizabeth Grey was shot with a .32 caliber revolver on July 14 and he wounded himself three times in the same incident. He allegedly frightened his sister by crying Ril me I want vile. The home was reportedly intoxicated the night of the shooting.

Pittsburgh Mallroniey Edward Grey Elizabeth Grey Grey

Forty eight former enlisted men commissioned as ensigns

Newport R I Forty eight former enlisted men and warrant officers the first such group drawn for Officer Candidate Training today won commissions as ensigns in the regular navy at graduation exercises of the Officer Candidate School. A group of five hundred fifty eight others mostly from college campuses were commissioned in the One Naval Reserve. Averaging eight years prior Navy service the integr ated program students proved as capable as the college boys in earning commissions. As ensigns they will have the same precedence and seniority as graduates of the Naval Academy.

Newport R. I Dav Navy Office Rehooljere Naval Reserve Naval Academy

Twin Boys Born at Corry Memorial Hospital

Twin sons born yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Ralph Kinney of 343 West Washington Street. The twins arrived at 5 07 PM with Mrs Kinney listed as mother.

Corry Hospital Corry Ralph Kinney West Washington Street Kibney

UNIGH Proposal Seeks $138 000 Yearly Outlay

The Aero Supply union with about 100 members met at Rex Theater this morning and voted 265 to 155 in a secret ballot to accept the latest company wage plan. The outcome followed lengthy talks and a tight vote among affiliates.

UNION UNIGH Aero Supply Union Rex Theatre Wiedes

Union Workers Reject Jobless Pay Proposal

Union members vote to reject plant management pay and holiday proposals after negotiations fail to meet wage, vacation, and holiday demands. Officials said 48 employees would receive no pay increases, while others would see small raises and benefits under a revaluation plan. The union planned further talks and possible resumption of negotiations as the strike lingers.

Wits Musmorafop Js Conewry Hargatring Emilee Gym John Jackson Pol le Unio Jack Adn

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