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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1953
Page
1
A cluttered notices page lists room rentals, board, and real estate ads along Washington Street. Entries include Joe Cohen contact notes, various rooms for rent, furniture and appliances for sale, and farm equipment offers with scattered phone numbers and dates.
Stevenson and Truman lead a list of notables who shout defiance to the administration. Party members are urged to open all our fight. The outer coat of harmony hides inner friction as the Democratic rally hurls a fresh challenge at the GOP.
At a Chicago rally Democratic leaders faced internal divisions over the 1952 loyalty pledge. Former Gov. Adlai Stevenson and former President Truman led criticism of Eisenhower and urged a tougher campaign on foreign policy and big issues. Party dissidents from the South pushed for action on the pledge, while Rayburn and Monroney forecast renewed Democratic pressure next year.
Five accused Communist party leaders including Steve Nelson Benjamin Cireathers James Dolsen Irving Weissman and William Albertson Ged petitioned the U S Court of Appeals to allow filings for new trials without court fees or printing costs and to reduce the bond in the matter.
Warsaw Regional Court opens trial for four Roman Catholic leaders and allies accused of espionage for Western powers. Charges include collaboration with German occupiers, sabotage, black market activity, and conspiracy to reintroduce capitalism in Poland. Accompanied by Rev Jan Dantlewies, Rev Josef Dabrowski, Rev Kwila dystin Widlak, and Sister Waleria Niklewska.
Rome and Belgrade weighed Italian calls for a comprehensive plebiscite to decide Trieste's future amid a seven year dispute over the frontier. Premier Pelli rejected Tito's plan to cede Trieste and its surroundings to Yugoslavia while Tito warned Italy against force.
James Laver Grant 19 of West Pleasant Street was found guilty of disorderly conduct and fined 50 dollars plus costs after three witnesses testified he admitted window peeping. Grant claimed intoxication and mistaken porch. vice of the Davis residence was cited as the correct target.
New York ministers deny allegations of Communist plots within the clergy as the House Un American Activities Committee released testimony from July hearings. Ex Communist witnesses named clergy as potential supporters, drawing strong reactions from Jewish and interfaith leaders who call the testimony fantastical.
David A. Livingston, long time manager at the G. C. Murphy Co. store in Corry, is reassigned to the Bedford Pennsylvania outlet. He is to be replaced by H. & Grimm. Livingston plans to leave soon to discuss the transfer with officials. Robert Bumbaugh becomes manager at a Willow Grove store.
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz returned to work on another I Love Lucy telecast as the storm eased. The couple had faced a revelation that Ball once registered to vote the Communist ticket.
Three people were injured Saturday evening on Route 17 near Warren Creek as a two vehicle collision occurred. Sophie Ziewier 48 Harborcreek admitted with lacerations and knee injury. Alive Younger 87 Warren with facial wounds admitted to Warren General Hospital. Yeager 64 Warren treated for tongue and head injuries. Ziegler 36 Harborcreek cited for improper passing after nearly head-on collision.
A freight train struck a car near Grace Crossing by Mahaffey Pennsylvania, killing six aboard Calvin Small 28 Betty Small Minnie 6 Jon 14 Stella Peace sister of Small and two Westover residents Lynn Stamp 15 and Jerry Stump 19. The collision occurred as the car stalled on the crossing and the train derailed about 350 yards away. State police reported the train traveled about 30 miles an hour on the Brisllawney to Cresson line. witnesses described attempts to brake too late.
New York police report William Howell 85 of Fiduefield Maine surrendered at Bronx headquarters after being linked to a getaway car in the slaying of Lewis, 45, at his Bronx apartment. Investigators fear he was targeted for silencing amid a tied murder inquiry involving ex-councilman Ryan and an alleged hired killer. Margaret, 30, wife, is mentioned in the surrender plea.
At Maryland State Reformatory a riot erupted among 43 young inmates after an umpire decision sparked anger. Guards used tear gas to subdue the disturbance, five hoses and stern warnings failed to quell violence in two recreation rooms, while a basement dormitory group mounted a second uprising with lights and fixtures damaged.
The article reports that Allied prisoners of war who refused repatriation are detained at Kaesong and Panmunjom. It notes actions by Chinese and Korean authorities and mentions the involvement of Red Chinese forces and negotiations surrounding repatriation.
The Ringling Brothers circus big top will travel to Hershey to host President Eisenhower’s birthday fete on October 13. Organizers expect 5 000 guests at a $100 plate event to raise funds for Republican national and state campaigns, with a $600 000 goal.
Three Marquette youths camped near Lake Superior were stranded on an island after a dredge tow, and were rescued hours later. Coast Guard helicopters plucked eleven sailors as the wind whipped waves, while the boys reached safety 800 feet from the island.
The American Broadcasting Cy signed a record betal of 100 million dollars in new annual gross billings for its radio network for the fall season. Charles T. Ayres, vice president in charge, said the amount represents new gross billings and excludes renewals for the fall.
United Nations session opens with U S delegates assembling in New York for initial briefing on Chinese proposals and potential peace conference. Officials anticipate a three month Assembly, with debate over seating the Chinese representation and policy toward Peiping.
A severe cold snap hit Corry with a 36 degree low as the coldest since spring. The Weatherman forecasts a cloudy day tomorrow with possible rain while frost is reported in some rural districts. Rain totals include 0.70 inch yesterday and 0.54 inch the day before, with Brookville dipping to around 30 below normal overnight.
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