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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1952
Page
1
Striking workers remained orderly in Fairmont West Virginia as police kept lines. Two clashes were reported as protesters threw rocks eggs and other objects while striking for better conditions.
Washington April 10 Telephone workers in many states joined a widespread strike against Western Electric equipment causing idle periods for 11 000 workers and about 61 000 Bell system staff. Gov mediation sought while dial service reported to remain functional in most areas as unions push for wage and pay reforms amid talks in Detroit. A separate note reports a sailor Louis W Peters from Brunsville Pa found dead in New Hampshire field with an unofficial verdict of death by own action.
President Truman declined to confirm whether Eisenhower has requested release from European defense command. He said it is up to Eisenhower to decide when he relinquishes the supreme Allied command, amid ongoing reports of Eisenhower’s possible return to the United States.
Washington April 10 House members headed for a 12 day recess after slashing 4 719 385 810 from the 30 5 billion military bill and cutting defense spending next year by 6s billion An amendment by Rep Smith forbidding spending above 46 billion next year sparked debate with supporters noting much new money would be carried over to 1954 to pay for equipment and supplies The goal is a balanced budget by limiting spending to tax income amid warnings seeds of World War II are being sown by unrestricted military outlays
Associated Press dispatch from Buenos Aires reports Bolivia’s embassy denying a cable from La Pax announcing the revolt’s defeat. Earlier, reports from Los Pus described army movements as fighting persisted to topple the Junto regime, ten months after it seized power.
City engineers discussed a resurfacing plan for a one block section of E Pleasant Street between South Center and Cobdart Street. Officials expect to initiate the project in Summer 1953 with state funds and matching city money totaling about $5,000 to cover costs.
WM. P. Edmonds, longtime Curry resident and Howard Company salesman in Chicago, died in his Jeep Tuesday night in Chicago. He built the East Pleasant and Concord street home and later enlarged the West Congress and North Center street house, now the American Legion property. He is survived by a California-based daughter-in-law and grandson. his son William died three years ago. The funeral will be at Mecready Funeral Home in Chicago tomorrow at 1 PM, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery.
The Corry Post Office invites bids by April 17 to operate the north side sub-office for two years starting July 1. The contract covers issuing money orders handling mail and parcel post and performing standard rural office duties from South Center Street. Bids also requested for supplying an extra truck for hourly use next year. Local businesspeople and truckers may obtain more information at the post office.
Pierre faces its worst flood in years as the Missouri River climbs toward 25 feet, bursting banks and flooding 100 blocks of the city and Fort Pierre. Army engineers issue downstream warnings while Sioux City and Omaha brace for impact. National Guardsmen mobilized and residents evacuate as pumps, power, and water systems strain under rising waters.
At Fort Hood Texas observers split over the Exercise Long Horn maneuvers. About 100000 troops participated as Lt General William fore ended the drills and await official critique tomorrow. French delegate Col. R Y Marius praised the training and said the maneuver was good despite ten fatalities.
Culver received six months in jail after a case involving an assault on a police officer. The court record shows probation was granted at one point, with additional penalties including a fine and restitution. The incident followed allegations of prior tensions between Culver and law enforcement.
Reports from Munsan Korea on April result in stalled discussions as negotiators meet and adjourn. Both sides delay progress with officers and representatives meeting, while disputes over Allied command authority and prisoner exchanges hinder settlement attempts.
Cpl Bert Davis 21 son of Mr and Mrs Dilworth Davis 324 Fifth Street notified last evening of being wounded in the shoulder while serving with the Third Armored Division in Korea. He had been there about a year and is recovering at U S Army Hospital in Taegu Korea. Also starting workhouse term Pittsburgh April 10 Frank Caruso former deputy warden jailed two years for breaking jail after pleading guilty to fraudulent conversion.
Seoul dispatch reports Allied air forces targeting North Korea on April 10. U S and allied aircraft bombed supply routes and storage depots, with B 36 bombers and Marine planes striking across front lines. Night missions hit bridges and rail yards while warships assailed coastal targets.
A transcriptioned item reports a plan to reduce operator workload by extending a wait and retry procedure for long distance calls. Harold Mishler of the Pennsylvania Telephone Company says the strategy uses a holdless approach adopted in other areas to ease congestion at the Corry exchange. The note also mentions a federal case in Washington County involving Bond Pittsburgm, Resist Torrabend fined 3500 bond after aiding misapplication of bank funds linked to a $1.9 million shortage uncovered after a suicide at the First National Bank vault.
The Pennsy requests removal of two trains to be rerouted between Cory and Old City as the Public Utilities Commission considers suspending service. Officials state that pending matters and safety concerns prompt the potential suspension while freight and passenger timetables are under scrutiny.
In Trenton April 10 Taft backers privately express confidence that New Jersey's April primary will boost his delegate count. They argue the underdog vote helps Taft, while the statewide slate is unpledged though Governor Driscoll backs Eisenhower. Campaign tensions rise over radio pledges and ballot status as Taft strives to stay on the ballot after court action.
Erika Lierse formerly of Munich Germany arrives with S/Sgt. Arthur Piccirillo in Corry after Atlantic crossing aboard Gen. Alexander M. Patch. The couple, married four months, plan to reside at Westover Air Force Base after a 20 day furlough.
The steel industry broadcasts a fresh push for production as government seizure of mills faces court challenges led by U S district judge David AL Pine. Industry officials accuse President Truman of political debt to CIO while unions press for new wage talks and a fast resumption of operations with executives meeting Secretary Sawyer to map a path to immediate production.
Rept from Corry reports multiple grass and brush fires near West Spring Creek and Wayne Street. Fire department units responded shortly after 1 12 16 morning, establishing fire breaks and preventing spread to nearby cottages. Additional alarms sent trucks to Summer and East Solel areas where residents feared embers could ignite structures.
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