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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1953
Page
1
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Allied and Red exchanges unfold amid claims of prisoner releases and refusals to return. The Communist press cites about 300 South Koreans and around 20 non Koreans held, with possible Americans among the latter. Reports say Capt. James A. Van Fleet’s son is not a prisoner and may be dead, while other details about identities and camps remain unclear.
A typhoon struck Hong Kong bringing 10 mile per hour winds that toppled buildings and caused landslides. One person was killed and two were injured when a shop collapsed. Roads were blocked by fallen trees and all traffic on the island was suspended as the storm moved southward.
Republican leaders pressed President Eisenhower to briefly stop in Chicago on his way back to Washington from Colorado. Senator Ferguson urged a full reply to Stevenson and Truman era charges that the Republican program confuses foreign policy with SPLIT hints of appeasement. Ferguson attacked Stevenson as soft on communism and said talks with Moscow must occur only on U.S. terms.
Police investigate theory that Mrs Donald Maclean and her three children crossed into Austria last Saturday on a single London issued sleeping car ticket. Mrs Maclean, wife of a senior Foreign Office official, vanished from home a week earlier. A fellow passenger identified them on a Lausanne Zurich train Friday evening, but the trail ends after Fribourg. Swiss police consider a possible train change in Zurich into the Soviet zone of Austria. Fire destroys home in New Castle as the Robert Raisley family returns to find their house completely burned. cause unknown.
After a marathon session that began early and stretched into the evening, negotiators from the plant and union, with General Stainbrook and mediator Arrow smith, continued discussions on the pay issue. While other dispute items have been settled, the wage question and the company job reevaluation plan remain deadlocked, delaying a return to work.
The sale of Pete's Place at 28 West Maire Street was approved by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. New operators Mr. and Mrs. Dave Perel Shine of Pittsburgh assume charge, with Giros retaining building ownership and renovations planned for an expanded restaurant service.
Pennsylvania sportsmen leaders push to extend trout fishing by two months each year. At the PFSC convention in Harrisburg, a Southeastern division proposal seeks extending the season from April 15 to September 30. The resolutions will go to members for vote.
The six day old Siamese twins Carolyn Anne and Catherine Anne, daughters of Mayor and Mrs. Ashton Mouton of Lafayette, showed improved survival chances after a separation operation at Foundation Hospital New Orleans. Doctors said the longer they do well, the better their odds, as clinicians prepare to assess further surgery needs.
The United States informed Communist China and North Korea through the Swedish envoy that it will not alter its stance on neutrality for the Korean peace conference. It urged all parties to agree on early timing and venue, rejecting peers’ calls to reconsider, and reiterated proposals for the conference to be held in Honolulu, San Francisco, or Geneva with prompt preparations underway.
Senator Murray of Montana, a senior Democrat on the Senate Labor Committee, says the Republican stand has eroded public support for the Taft-Hartley revision amid resignations and shifting talk of Durkin’s successor. He notes no definite agreement exists and points to McConnell and Connell as figures in shifting discussions. Senate and House Labor chairs comment on the uncertainty surrounding postwar labor legislation.
Russell Tongay, 33, is charged with manslaughter in the death of his five year old daughter Kathy, who died after a diving incident from a boat 43 feet above water. A second degree murder count was dropped and a trial date set for the manslaughter charge.
The Spud Festival crowned a Columbus miss as queen amid chilly crowds and a night of pageantry. Judges selected the winner from local contestants with Miss Curtis and Miss Powers among the queen’s court. Prizes included a television set and appliances in a parade and drawing event downtown.
Vice President Nixon announced a forthcoming Far East trip for next month to gather information for President Eisenhower. He said the journey will emphasize all regions including Europe and Southeast Asia, and involve talks with farmers workers and top officials to convey administration policy.
Four men from Corry District will receive orders to report on October 20 in preparation for joining the army. The local draft board announced the call up after receiving notice from State Selective Service headquarters in Harrisburg to mobilize four men for induction.
In Corry area two separate crashes left drivers uninjured. One collision occurred on a driveway near Mic oye, causing damage to a sedan and a truck with estimated costs about 50 and 591 dollars. Officers from local police investigated the incidents and cited or charged involved motorists.
York police report a motorist stabbed his wife, Mrs. Bila beth Dapp the wife of Dr. Gataye A. Pupp, after an argument on a highway near York Ist. The victim was hospitalized in a hysterical but stable condition. Investigators described a struggle and a stabbing as bystander officers questioned witnesses and reviewed hospital notes.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania Paul Christoffi helps State police search for his 29 year old son missing since early September near Cambria County. Neighbors said the elder Christoffi spends much time near his home with his dog while authorities pursue leads.
Industry reports indicate rising levels of a new metric in iron and steel production, with officials citing health and safety concerns. Analysts warn of potential impacts on employment, wages, and regional markets as firms adjust processes to meet new thresholds. Local agencies monitor compliance and plan phased responses to mitigate risks.
A plant incident in Tinjon left Corrovite workers injured as the factory halted operations. Investigators examined the scene while management reported no serious hazards and pledged safety improvements for the affected area.
Erie westbound passenger train delayed one and a half hours after a wreck derailed freight cars on the main line. No injuries reported. Passengers boarded buses to Port Devon. routes tied up near Cleveland.
Baton Rouge reports the Division of Employment Security will terminate 20 workers on September 30 due to a Congress budget package affecting unemployment administration. The state agency indicates no benefits will be paid to the 20 as they are not covered by the Unemployment Act. The layoffs stem from federal funding appropriations for state employment programs.
Dr J Moore Campbell Velursey Healy, age 72, fired as deputy after refusing to back the Health Department policy consolidation. Campbell, 42-year dept veteran, attacked the county health unit and said the plan is a myth while noting a $10,890 salary. The Legislature approved the county plan, but only one county implemented it. Teague announced the dismissal effective September 15.
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