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22 Sep 1954
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1954
Page
1
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Auditors are noted for locations in Idson with the sequence 14 21 28 referenced in the county report. The text confirms an inspection timeline and notes potential discrepancies amid the listed numbers. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Campaign strategists from both parties focus on six states Delaware Illinois Ohio Kentucky New Jersey Wyoming as pivotal in the 84th Congress race. Thirty six Senate seats are up on November 2 with Morse’s independence aiding Democratic aims. Both sides eye possible pickups in New Mexico Iowa Colorado Montana while Democrats target Massachusetts Oregon Idaho. Barkley looms in Kentucky and Howell and Case stir New Jersey contests.
Labor leader Clement Attlee returned from travels behind the Iron and Bamboo Curtains and urged removing Chiang Kai-shek and his forces. He cited Formosa as Chiang’s stronghold and noted a perceived easing of Orient tensions after the Sino-Indian truce.
Strong winds 35 to 50 mph lashed Corry district causing tree limbs to snap lines for Pennsylvania Electric and General Telephone. Power outages hit Spartansburg area from 7:16 to 8:15 pm, long distance calls disrupted, repairs continued today. Water seeped into cables near Aero Supply, Findley Lake lines still out. winds eased after late afternoon, rain totaled .82 inch with highs 66 and lows 46.
The arrest of Piero Piccioni son of ex foreign minister Attilio Piccioni and financier Ugo Montagna triggers a political crisis in Italy. Ex police chief Saverio Polito faces charges while hush up attempts and alleged orgies color the scandal surrounding Premier Scelba's administration.
Flames driven by 35 mph winds destroyed four barns on the Edward Rusk farm on the Monn Road about two miles west of Findley Lake. Sherman and Findley Lake firefighters fought the blaze two miles from the lake and saved a residence on the opposite side of the highway. Loss included calves, hay, and farm machinery. the cause appeared electrical with wiring shorting near a switchbox. The Zysk family had owned the farm for several years amid ongoing improvements.
In Royalton near Middletown Pennsylvania an elderly man Murray Chronister and his housekeeper Mrs Bertha Strohm died in a blaze that destroyed two homes on Juniata Street. Five other families were displaced. The Frane House burned to the ground as Fire Chief John Embsker noted the cause was undetermined and total loss around 17000 dollars. Firefighters from Middletown Steelton and Highspire worked overnight using water pumped from Swatara Creek.
A special diagnostic clinic for crippled children from the Corry area will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church undercroft on Thursday September 30. State Nurse Ora Harper announced the twice yearly event, with two orthopedic specialists, a nutritionist, a physiotherapist, and a shoe representative to examine children birth to 21. Parents should contact Mrs. Harper to prepare case histories in advance. clinic runs 9 a.m. to noon. Since inception two years ago, 82 children have been treated and about 50 to 60 are expected this visit.
Vice Admiral Alfred M. Pride, commander of the U S Seventh Fleet, arrived in Taipei Formosa as nationalist planes pounded the China coast for the sixth straight day. Officials said the visit was routine and dismissed rumors of missions near Gilemoy and a Keeling show of force. A separate report notes a helicopter crash in San Bernardino while rescuers attended a crash scene from an Air Force C82.
Two airmen died and three escaped injury when three jet fighters crashed after landing at Otis Air Force Base in heavy rain and poor visibility. Lt Polkon, 24, and Lt Steele, 24, died. Lt Luddy, Lt Cunningham, and Lt Gallagher survived, with Olson and Steele among the deceased.
Seventeen members of the Mesa Park Association met at night for the regular monthly meeting with a discussion of winter skating plans. Clifford Lane was named to head the skating committee and authorized to select other members. The Erie County commissioners approved a $1,000 annual contribution toward park operation. Other business covered routine reports and discussions.
United Nations session at Geneva moved to consider seating the government of the Republic of China while the Soviet Union and India pressed for the People’s Republic to be seated. Britain and the United States traded positions as tempers cooled over the Red China question.
A cargo plane crash in the Ban Bernardino mountains left one man dead and five to six parachuted crew missing. Major John Autry at Morton Air Force Base reported three survivors identified as Major James M. Pagner, pilot Sir Alfred M. Patherenal, and Captain Chapman. Another item notes Bangkok-Thailand ratifying a Southeast Asian defense treaty.
Averell Harriman, former Republican, secured the Democratic nomination for governor at a heated convention in New York. He defeated Rep. Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr. on the first ballot, with Roosevelt urging unity and a pledged campaign. Roosevelt later urged party unity and predicted a Democratic victory.
A House subcommittee led by Rep Samuel K McGonnell Jr began a probe into union welfare funds as the AFL seeks anti corruption talks. Teamsters President Dave Beck dismissed claims of ticketing and urged reforms to the welfare fund governance while Meany promised full cooperation.
Louis Rossin announces Rabbi Jacob Greenburg from Yeshiva University in New York will conduct special Holy Day services for the Jewish New Year observances at Beth Turiel Synagogue. Services begin at sundown Monday, continue through Tuesday and Wednesday, and Yom Kippur ends the period. The observance includes the traditional Kol Nidre chant at sundown Wednesday, October 1st, through Thursday, October 7th.
Judge Edwin L Lewis of Philadelphia’s Common Pleas Court ruled the Pennsylvania Censorship Code for movies invalid, saying the Blute Board of Censors offensive to the federal constitution. The decision sustains Hallmark Productions appeal, reversing the state censorship ban on the film She Shouldn’t Salld No.
Seven week old Kenneth Beatt was found safe at home of Mrs. Jane Edwards, 96, after an anonymous TV viewer prompted police. He was taken to Magee Hospital for checkup. Edwards claimed she helped the woman who asked for a ride and involved a car stop. The baby was unharmed but hungry. Edwards to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
A Pittsburgh special committee proposes permanent expulsion for extreme pupil misconduct as a remedy to rising juvenile delinquency. The board has never exercised this power, though the law allows it.
Washington studies Mendes France proposals and fears slow painful concessions from France. Nine power talks likely to be preliminary with no quick final decisions. Officials urge timely action to avoid fueling German nationalism as Adenauer calls for sovereignty. US doubts any easy scheme to bind a German army to Western defense without real compromises.
Four young scientists completed a 100 mile outdoor motor trip down the Allegheny River starting from Kennerdell in Wonsingo County last Friday and arriving in Pittsburgh last night. They camped except for Saturday when it rained and stayed at a hotel in East Brady. They ate with Miss Catherine Pellkofer Autumn Colby La Verne Vaughan and Batty Harman. Colby is a former Corryite and attended Corry public schools.
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