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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1952
Page
1
A fragmentary note discusses a 0 percent forge IPO linked to beauty sector names. Details are sparse, with unclear entities. The readable lines hint at an issue around financing and market entry, but no concrete dates or participants are identifiable.
A garbled OCR excerpt references a city matter with unclear names and dates. It mentions a street or script fragment and hints at a local official or entry but lacks complete details to identify events or actions.
Babson Park essay argues the United States remains poorer than 1929, citing wealth per capita down 4 percent since 1981, population up, and growing federal spending. It questions tax distribution with Uncle Sam taking 81 percent of taxes and outlines budget growth from 4 billion in 1928 to 70 billion, plus welfare, wildlife, and payroll costs. The piece criticizes government sheer size as a factor in decline and mentions the Hoover Commission.
Harry Johnson of Knox reported to Sem Memorial Hospital in Union City with internal injuries a broken nose and knee fractures after his car left Route 8 north of Centerville, struck a tree, and damaged the vehicle by 360 dollars. He told State Police he swerved to avoid a second car causing loss of control.
Russian issue still snarls Korean truce as negotiators fail to break a two way deadlock over POW exchange and neutral inspections. Subcommittee debated Soviet nomination as a neutral inspector while a UN ban on airfield construction loomed. Observers saw both sides leaning on prisoner lists and limits on rehabilitation and reconstructions of warfields.
New Castle police say 47 year old millworker William Hillberry confessed to cutting his wife Katherine Hillberry’s throat with a razor during a drunken argument. Hillberry was arrested at his home after police found Mrs. Hillberry dead in their bedroom, the couple had been married three years.
Astocin and Pros report the threat of a three state telephone service walkout as Communications Workers chief warns no agreement before Monday deadline. Joseph Bierns, president of the CIO CWA, predicts service disruption in 49 states and DC if Weyt Ben Electric Co. workers walk out as scheduled at 6 am Monday. Bierne says CWA members nationwide will oppose Western Bell picket lines at exchanges.
The Pennsylvania Railroad sought Public Utilities Commission action to discontinue the Oil City to Corry passenger service after a 19 week trial showed a $21000 loss. Officials warned extending the loss could total about $57.60 per year, while local business leaders and Chamber of Commerce members opposed abandonment and called for a hearing. Separate railroad executives attended, and the petition to drop service was withdrawn after talks.
Lt James A Wan Fleet Jr a B 26 pilot and son of U S Eighth Army commander is missing in action after a night bombing mission near Sunchon North Korea The missing crew includes Lt John A Mealts ter Portland Oregon navigator bomb writer and Aleman First Class Ralph L Phelps Bemidil Minnesota engineer gunner The mother was notified at Long Beach California by Gen J Lawton Collins Army chief of staff The Fifth Air Force reported the loss as the aircraft failed to return yesterday morning during a night mission The senior Van Fleet was visiting a base in South Korea with Gen Matthew Ridgway when word arrived
Rev Dr Elmer A Ortner appointed pastor at City Church Rochester after service in McKeesport and Pittsburghs Christ Church. Parishioners of St Pauls Eyewall Lutheran Church praised his ordination path and he will preach at East South Street. supply pastors to fill pulpit in the interim. Ortner, a Thiel College alumnus and Lutheran seminary graduate, has long served in Lutheran congregations and chaired ministerial groups in Rochester.
City Treasurer Cass Smith announced April 25 as the deadline to pay delinquent 1951 county taxes before a tax settlement. Delinquents face higher costs as penalties rise after May 1, with $1,700 outstanding in property and personal taxes combined. First and third cases list property and personal amounts, while others show varying delinquent totals and penalties. Some residents received courtesy letters urging payment before the May deadline to avoid added penalties.
Petition deadlines loom as Covell and associates prepare notices. Taxpayers face weeks to file before the court at 4 pm. The docket shows one petition currently active, with observers awaiting formal closure and potential implications for residents.
Corry area study shows Corry districts spend $184.63 per pupil in education, among the lowest in third class cities. The Pennsylvanian Economy Guide cites a median $823.95 per pupil in open funds with wide variation. growth calls for consolidation of districts into joint school systems to exploit economies. A Pittsburgh gas poisoning report notes John 24 died after carbon monoxide exposure while repairing a car, a dog unconscious, rescuer Edward Scorza confirms.
The Justice Department plans a cleanup program following a White House conference with President Truman. Attorney General candidate James P. McGranery stated he will rely on Director Ednar Hooves to determine if government wrongdoing exists. McGranery, described as determined and stern, spoke after the conference about his aims and the investigation into government activities. He sought evidence to support any charges and promised full explanations to Congress if required.
The court orders Donovan brothers to repay West Smith Street a $4,025 damage award. Judge Weaver reversed a ruling allowing certain testimony and indicated the Donovan claim might be invalid, signaling an appeal prepared by their lawyers if the lingering issue on special fading is deemed legally sound.
Pittsburgh April 5 former city chief auditor inspector Elliott won an indefinite postponement of all charges in the extortion case. Attorney Lawrence J. OToole asked the Civil Service Commission to postpone the hearing until the grand jury acts on the charge.
Leland Thompson, 23, was arrested by state police on a morals charge of rape after allegedly assaulting a woman. He appeared before Alderman M. Cobbett, pleading not guilty. Bail could not be set, and he was committed to Erie County jail pending further proceedings. The alleged assault occurred Thursday night at a local bar. Thompson faces possible trial next week.
In Mobile Alabama on April 5 two Air Force transports a C-124 and a C-47 collided midair near the city causing a fiery crash into railroad yards. Fifteen people were killed including nine aboard the C-47 and six crew on the C-124. A search for a possible survivor continued as rescue vessels and helicopters probed the wreckage.
Mrs Jessie B Anwy of ae sno avenue has adopted Antonina Aiesto an 11 year old Italian girl through Foster Parents Plan For War Children Inc Celebrating its 18th anniversary the plan has cared for over 70000 European war children Now operating in Belgium England France Greece Holland and Italy the adoption is financial not legal with a $15 monthly pledge for at least a year The Plan describes Antonina as living in Palermo Sicily where bombardments and destruction marked the war and many homes were ruined The continuation appears on Page Three.
A twin engine cargo plane crashed into a crowded Queens block near 171st Street and 177th Avenue during an instrument approach in heavy rain, killing at least seven and likely more. Witnesses spoke of a roaring impact, smoke, and fires that damaged homes and a bus terminal as rescue crews hunted survivors and cordons formed.
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