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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1953
Page
1
An October sale near Route 27 lists livestock including cows heifers and two springer cattle, farm equipment such as binders plows separators and wagons, household goods like furniture radio and dishes, plus antiques. Terms cash. Sale by John Tuber and Arthur Lcone with items to settle including 2 boats tractors and forage haret.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered items including wheat, cattle and brooders. Mentions Bear Lake Hill cooler and Lottaville managed by Bear Lake, with unclear dates and figures. Readable entities include Goldstein and a Banik reference, but many terms are garbled.
The readable fragments indicate a local municipal ward notice from Toom near Mount Holton about a tune or event at a specified time with a star and approximate figure mentioned. Details are incomplete but place names are identifiable.
The Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission said explanations to Allied and Communist prisoners reluctant to return may be delayed again due to disputes over politics. Allies demand larger explanation centers and group interviews, while the Reds push for individual sessions and oppose certain facilities.
In Washington, President Eisenhower watched as a new seven Republican and five Democrat Commission on Government Reorganization was sworn in at the White House. Former President Herbert Hoover heads the group charged with evaluating federal functions and recommending reorganizations or eliminations to streamline the government. A similar Intergovernmental Relations panel, led by Frances Manor, is to be sworn in tomorrow.
A bright fireball flashed over Pennsylvania last night sparking many telephone calls to newspapers and radio. In Tioga County Westfield a party of 180 chased rumors of a plane on fire near the Allegheny Mountains after a farmer reported something burning. Dr J M Levitt of Fels Planetarium said the object could be a pellet or debris moving at about 250 miles per second. Early sightings came from Philadelphia and later reports spread to Lehigh Northampton and Carbon counties. Burglars at a Montgomery County drive-in picked a note left in lieu of a coin box, revealing the ad hoc message from the management about guards.
Hunters in Warren County plan the antlerless deer rush beginning Monday with special permits priced at 115 dollars. Applications available Thursday at Corry sporting goods for a county treasurer issued license allowing one hunter to apply for four people. Bow season runs October 12 to 28 with the department issuing a separate license for archery. Maximum one deer per hunter despite three seasons.
The Cor y vuneowwis overtake Foremen s Club earned national recognition from the National Association of Foremen at its Milwaukee convention. Paul B. Stroup received a merit plaque in the Crystal Ballroom at Hotel Schroeder for the club s record leadership in membership gains. Edward C. Weits of North American Aviation Co presented the award to local delegates. In Santa Monica California Shirley Temple Black, wife of Charles Black, expects her third child by C section next March. The former actress has two daughters Susah and a son Charles Junior. Susan s father is John Agar.
Kansas City report details the 6 year old Bobby Greenlease abducted from a private school by a woman who prayed at the chapel. Police traced the kidnapper’s ruse, noted no ransom demand, and pursued leads while fearing for the boy’s safety. Local officials described a staged tale claiming Mrs Greenlease had a heart attack and appealed to a nun for prayers as the girl took the child.
Judge Elmer Evans granted habeas corpus to a Corry father who claims his two children, Robert age 3 and James age 4, are being raised by their mother Marchetta Sutton in an improper home since their July 1 1962 divorce. The hearing is set for October 20 at the touchouse at 2 Bi. My. The father, through attorney Simmie Sutton of West Washington street, says he has paid $20 weekly for child support.
New York tax court yesterday approved a judgment of 24,313 against Salatore Sollaxzo. The ruling covers 996,329 in bank taxes for 1945 to 1947 plus 328,080 in fraud penalties. Sollazzo, a basketball fixer and alleged gold smuggler, is already serving years for bribery of players.
Secretary Talbott announced stepped up production of the B52 bomber and F-104 fighter, funded by savings from recent cutbacks. He cited extensive testing proving both aircraft meet expectations, with B52 production rising 25 to 40 percent monthly. Only two B52s have been publicly shown. The Mach speed of both aircraft remains classified.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court debated whether Erie and Corry should share in state liquid fuels tax funds. Attorneys argued Erie County Commissioners refused to allocate payments per a 1951 act, while Erie appealed a county ruling denying a forced inclusion. Justice Jones urged fair, equal distribution among counties and subdivisions for highway improvements.
In Eleton Maryland the state seeks a first degree murder verdict against Ella Elizabeth Gray a 32 year old housewife on trial for the fatal shooting of her husband Philip L Gray 28 on a country road near their Charter Hill Farm home. Prosecutor J Albert Roney says the act stemmed from insane jealousy and calls the shooting wilful deliberate and premeditated. The couple married seven years and had domestic difficulties with quarrels over his relationships with other women. The defense argues the shooting may have been accidental.
A chartered Airliner carrying 146 Puerto Rican soldiers crashed at Louisville Standiford Field. Twenty two on board died, including pilot Captain Wharton Muller and co-pilot Job DeWith Picket. Stewardess Dorothy Bush survived. Thirty others were reported in critical condition across three hospitals. Firefighting and rescue crews worked amid flames as survivors evacuated the wreckage.
Corry resident Corry G Miles, 29, was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Korea. He served with the 7th Medical Battalion, Infantry Division, and was wounded near Chantgy. Miles had informed his wife of being wounded but details remained undisclosed. General Bolte and Gen Chiles L Bolte switched posts in Washington.
Former President Truman calls for a strengthened U S defense posture. He warns Congress and the public that without a robust military buildup the nation risks exposure to foreign threats. The address emphasizes national security, industrial mobilization, and unity behind wartime era principles.
The Bangs plan indemnity payments under a state run damage relief program have been cut with several figures cited for cattle losses and disease damage. Federal involvement appeared to shrink as Washington indicated the program could be dropped while state level support still provided partial compensation.
Cincinnati reports U S Rubber Co and United Rubber Workers sign a new wage increase pact covering about 3000 employees across plants. The package adds $1,000 more for fringe benefits, boosts pensions to 129 per month after 25 years, includes accident and health policy changes, and aligns benefits with other major rubber firms.
The article reports that heirs of deceased citizens in Corry, including Mrs. Wilds and Mrs. Wilson, have not claimed shares and dividends from Citizens Bank stock. One heir traced, but no legal steps taken. Sums noted include an account of 46.12 dollars by S. O Johnston of Corry.
Workers at the new Corr Jamestone plant on Taal Columb Avenue stage a second straight sit down strike. Unions including Electrical Workers and machinists press bargaining demands while carpenters and laborers join picket lines. The halted production spans several weeks as negotiations seek an early end to the job stoppage and plant operations resume.
General Mark Clark addresses troops at a review in New York area and announces his departure for the United States around October 7 after handing over Far East Command to General John. He warns Communist dangers persist despite the Korea armistice. In a separate item, WOR radio engineers end a six week strike after settlement with General Telegraph and AFL Electrical Workers.
Margate England report says Anurin Ovary and Jet wing followers won big for left on Labour party National Executive Committee. Attlee moderates hold top positions with 29 seats. defeats of Hugh Gaitskell and Emanuel Shinwell signal left gains. The left faction claims stronger rank and file support in the party leadership.
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