21 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1954
Page
1
Fragmented OCR shows an estate matter with livestock references. Mentions cows heifers hogs springer and weights, names like N Sule and Vio Kent, and a Register of Pennsylvania estate. Details are unclear due to damaged text and garbled OCR.
At the United Nations, Russia and India lead a fresh effort to replace the Chinese Nationalists with Communist representatives, aiming to delay the General Assembly’s work. The U S and Britain push to shelve the issue until year end as Dulles intensifies the campaign.
Information from Harrisburg indicates a call for two men and five volunteers for early induction. Local officials expect inductees to come from volunteers who signed up in advance, with physicals scheduled for October 15th.
The Democratic gubernatorial race in New York pits Averell Harriman against Rep. Franklin D Roosevelt Jr with a close contest seen. Harriman led with Tammany Hall backing while Roosevelt claimed strong city support to bolster upstate strength. Balloting at the convention in New York City was set for tonight. In Syracuse the New York Republicans favored U S Senator Irving M Ives to succeed Dewey who planned to retire. Rhode Island Republicans also held a primary with Green and Roberts renomination unopposed. September 28 was set for the GOP primary there.
A New York Central Streamliner struck a gravel truck at a crossing near Mattoon. Cary Bryant, 24, of Mattoon, was killed. About 28 others were injured as the South western Limited derailed and several cars left the tracks. The accident occurred at 1 42 a m and investigators cited limited injuries due to nonexplosive derailment.
In Atlanta a roundup of four convicts escaped from the Atlanta federal penitentiary last week ended with all recaptured. The last capture was George Ellis, 28, a Chicago bank robber, seized near Buchanan after a chase through brush.
President Eisenhower and Republican Chairman Leonard W Hall plan a Far West swing to bolster GOP chances in Montana Washington Oregon and California. The campaign will stress the President's record and the 83rd Congress while Hall brings aides Bassett Humphrey and Washington to manage publicity organization and minority relations.
A burned out line on a Penn Electric feeder caused a blackout in Warren County and affected about 150 miles of lines serving Columbus Bear Lake Pine Valley Lottsville Wrightsville Freehold and Spring Creek. Restoration lasted until after 1 am as REA crews repaired the break at Pittsfield sub station.
West Main Street saw a two car collision yesterday afternoon at a sharp curve near the old Climax building. Drivers O. P. Wettenburg, 74, Corry RD 1, and Merrill Adams, 42, Grove City, reported Adams was westbound while Vettenburg crossed the center line. The impact tore the right rear bumper from Adams car with an estimated total damage of 100 dollars. Also noted is a separate item: Consecration of Bishop Jerome D. Hannan as bishop of the Scranton Diocese in a ceremony of ecclesiastical splendor in Washington.
Fifteen Civil Air Patrol chaplains parachuted to safety minutes before an Air Force C46 crash near Los Angeles. Three crewmen also bailed out as the plane burned after engine failure. Chaplains aided each other during the jump and all reported minor injuries.
Anthony Derda, 30, was acquitted by an Allegheny County criminal court jury of voluntary manslaughter in the eight year old shooting death of Steve Hirotula. The defendant, a former Pittsburgh resident now in Cleveland, surrendered last spring after recounting the killing during a hunting trip.
Public schools in Milford Delaware closed amid threats and racial tensions. Officials cited safety concerns after reported violent protests by anti integration groups. Police and teachers were stationed at school buildings as legal actions and petitions were organized in Dayton Ohio by the NAACP and others seeking desegregation.
School officials report a surge in lunch demand at the East Pleas site serving about 1,100 students. Cooks improvised after a fire damaged the cafeteria, delaying service for weeks and raising milk distribution questions that officials hope to resolve by next week as building issues are addressed.
Police opened a murder investigation into the death of 68 year old Michal Bimeisko found decomposed in his isolated McShannon cabin. Centre County coroner John Weber said the body showed a fatal wound. a wallet with about $1,000 and personal pockets appeared untouched.
City council discussed a tentative contract with Alderman Cobbett offering 16 percent commission on collections without wage attachments or 0 percent with attachments, plus a flat fee of 16 cents per dollar. The plan was rejected for now amid disagreement over commissions and tax collection costs.
A Brooklyn youth Phatias Wykokow aki was convicted of first degree manslaughter and rape in the killings of nine men. Judge Samuel Kaiborwle noted the defendant’s intent to escape the electric chair for the slaying and the jury rejected the prosecutor’s plea for first degree murder. Sentencing will occur later.
Corry City police were contacted by Alfred Cole and Gerald Lynch who found a valuable collie. They checked the dog, turned it over to a veterinarian, and seek to trace the owner through the harm that the dog left behind. Police believe the canine was traveling with its owners when it strayed from a car.
President Eisenhower urged people in Soviet bloc states and around the world to join Americans tomorrow in a National Day of Prayer for world peace. He will attend chapel services at Lowry Air Force Base and ask citizens to unite in faith against war and division.
Atlantic City report quotes Thomas Murray of the Atomic Energy Commission saying the brutal force of the H-bomb is reduced to a level sufficient only for global catastrophe. He urges the government to accelerate development of peaceful power from fusion and to aid power-starved regions, proposing Japan as a suitable site for a plant.
The United States formally accepts Britain's invitation to attend the September 28 nine power talks in London to discuss enlisting West Germany in Western defense. French Premier Mendes France outlines a plan tying West Germany to a European defense alliance with limits on arms and production.
Mrs. Soncrant of Toledo recounts a perilous fishing trip with husband Joseph, 67, when their motor boat stalled 40 miles offshore. He collapsed and died after two hours. she battled breakers, bailed water, and signaled for help for 40 hours until rescued by fishermen.
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