09 Apr 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1952
Page
1
OCR fragment references Minnesota ballot wording and a public notice style with legal or election context. Reads like a damaged line about a ballot measure or estate issue. Names, dates, and places are unclear due to corruption.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a local event with unclear names and details. Readable items mention a time and place but key identities and actions are obscured. The distorted text hints at a meeting or arrival but specifics are not recoverable.
In Chicago and across Illinois, Dwight D. Eisenhower ran a write-in candidacy to place third in the GOP presidential preference primary behind Taft and Stassen. Taft led with about 582 thousand Republican votes, Stassen roughly 405 thousand, and Eisenhower about 79 thousand, as results from 9,810 precincts came in. Stevenson, running unopposed for the Democratic nomination for president, drew write-in support that officials noted may influence delegation at the national convention.
Oklahoma City and central areas shook for several seconds around 10 30 am in what officials at Tinker Air Force Base call not an earthquake Other tremors were felt in Texas Kansas Iowa and Missouri Desks and equipment in the Oklahoma Publishing Company building housing the AP bureau trembled Newspapers reported tremors in Reno Chickasha and other towns The piece notes 10 of 12 minor tremors in the state since 1889 and this was the first in at least a decade
Richard Paul Culver of West Pheasant Street will plead guilty in county court to charges related to an assault on Pyi Neil McKay on North Center Street. McKay suffered a skull fracture and other injuries. Culver, 165 pounds, fled after the attack and was arrested hours later.
Two dogs valued at 2000 each by owners died in Corry last night. A boxer owned by Rudy Docky of Bloomington was killed by a car near Rowbe G, while a pointer owned by Hay Fairchild at 405 East Pleasant Street died of injuries. The injured troupe member Amanda Willing, a celebrated performer, had earned twenty championship awards. The ten-dog act had recently appeared on Ken Murray and Super Circus TV shows and traveled across the United States and South America.
Four state dog catchers checked dogs in the city yesterday, finding nine without current licenses. Owners face a $10 penalty plus costs and the required license, as state law prohibits both licensed and unlicensed canines from running at large.
Washington April. The wage price controls program is under pressure as a steel strike threat tests government action. The Senate banking committee is in a closed session to draft a bill extending the defense production act. Officials debate which controls to keep as President Truman orders seizure to avert a walkout. The committee plans hearings to explore the steel dispute and the expiration of wage price controls set for June 30.
Eight ministers of Cotvette will lead a three hour Good Friday service at the Evangelical Brethren Church starting at noon with a sequence of meditations. Ministers from Chavel of the Nazarene to First Presbyterian Church will present topics reflecting questions about faith, watchfulness, and belief. Special musical offerings will accompany readings and prayers as worshippers are invited to attend at any hour and contribute to the Testament Fund for Corry Memorial Hospital beds.
Sam Kruman of Conneaut files a federal suit claiming Erie Railroad Co. negligent in the December Union City crossing crash that killed Betty Jane Kruman and injured driver Helen Nyberg. The complaint alleges the Erie line approached at a dangerous speed and lacked proper signals and cross safety duties. Also reported, Regis Tor-Aabeng, 31, of Bridgeville, ordered to surrender in a separate $1,800,000 shortage case at the First National Bank of Cecil.
In La Paz violence erupts as revolutionaries seize government radio, signaling a broad uprising across Bolivia. Military leaders are reported arrested while streets fill with clashes at dawn and across major cities.
In Detroit efforts to resume top level talks between Michigan Bell and the Communications Workers of America began as government mediators joined negotiations with Marvin Scopyers assisting. A nationwide disruption looms with Western Electric and Bell affiliates poised for intensified picketing as wage proposals remain unresolved.
A sharp cold snap has prompted area maple syrup producers to retap trees in sugar bushes. Sap flow has resumed, increasing output though trees begin to bud and syrup darkens in color and quality. Production will supply industrial and commercial markets.
Reports say General Dwight D. Eisenhower has asked to be relieved of command of NATO and may return to the United States soon. Sources close to the general indicate a letter requesting relief was sent by air mail or courier and could reach President Truman by Thursday, though no official announcement is planned.
On April day, U.S. steel mills across the country remained idle after President Truman seized the industry. Workers reported for day shifts but many left for company boards, with only a few maintenance staff admitted at major plants. Some plants cited feasibility issues and plans to resume gradually amid court actions.
UN negotiator said the allies will not trade key airfield concessions for Russia related reforms. Keightley noted progress but predicted peace decision by those actually free to vote, while Harrison avoided answering further Soviet questions. The airfield dispute remains a central hurdle in armistice talks at Panmunjom.
A meningitis case was reported at Corry Memorial Hospital involving a boy, son of Rudolph Silvis Sr., of Cony, H. D. 3. He was placed in isolation after examination by three physicians.
Washington April 9 Budget totals for the Navy at about 12.82 billion and the Army around 12.82 billion were trimmed from the President’s requests by the House appropriations committee and again by the House. The defense bill for the next fiscal year starting July 1 was met with a deep cut, with a 40 to 79 roll call on reimposing amendments and further reductions to operations and maintenance funds.
A Japanese airliner carrying 37 people reportedly crashed into the water about 150 miles southwest of Tokyo. U S Navy rescue reports were conflicting as ships were sent to the scene. All passengers and crew were later said to have been picked up, though details remained unclear.
Dr James P Kerr 88 a former Pittsburgh city controller is reported in satisfactory condition and improving after an emergency gallbladder operation performed Sunday at St Josephs Hospital He was engaged in active surgical practice and his recent illness.
President Truman sent Congress a special message on the steel situation and ordered seizure of the steel industry to prevent a shutdown. Industry leaders warned the move would hurt bargaining, while Secretary Sawyer described plants as government property and aimed to avoid worker upheaval.
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