11 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1951
Page
1
A compact note details a sequence involving Bud and Vest ker Dial Ald, outlining a short back and forth and a final decision or outcome. The fragment hints at a local civic or social matter with brief negotiation or scheduling, preserving the named individuals as the focal points.
Fragmentary OCR note references seat LIBS and a person named Sarner with a number 16. No clear event, date, or organization details are readable. The text appears as an incomplete record or caption without definable incident or outcome.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered terms like shade, sinkchina, coffee chef, and names such as Ronn inti and Fulings, with unclear context and no complete events or dates to describe.
Six districts review a tentative agreement to operate a joint school system. The plan creates a joint committee with representation from the Corey area and other districts to govern elementary and secondary education, share costs, budgets, sites, and staffing under a unified board structure.
Pittsburgh April 1 Former undercover agent Matt Ovetio testifies in the sedition trial of three Communists asserting the party cares nothing for members' lives and that he tried to gather information to thwart the party's alleged conspiracy to overthrow the U S government. Defendants named are Stuva Nelson Andrew Ontia and James Dalsen.
Beth Israel Synagogue members pledge five hundred dollars to equip and maintain rooms at the Corry Memorial Hospital. The contribution forms part of a broader collaboration among church and civic groups to support the new facility and patient care initiatives.
Pennsylvania growers intend to plant about 82 000 acres of potatoes in 1951, down from 98 000 in 1950 and far below the 1940-40 average. The decline follows proposed federal price supports removal and national goals to trim 1981 potato plantings. Officials cite certified seed and improved culture as factors offsetting lower acreage.
A Pittsburgh blaze killed mother Mrs. William Lovett and her two children, Philip 5 and Dickson 2, with two other children injured. Neighbors said Philip Lovett, 5, and two other youths, Core Ang and Walter 1, escaped by leaping through windows.
Congress Republicans denounce President Truman for firing General Douglas MacArthur and urge impeachment talk while Democrats express regret. Critics call the move a tragic error fueling Far Eastern war fears as debates over Korea policy and inflation loom. President Truman defends his decision amid pressure from lawmakers and military leaders.
Allied air and artillery fire reportedly wiped out the Chorwon base as UN forces push toward the Hwachon reservoir and dam. MacArthur era reshuffles were noted with Ridgway and Van Fleet mentioned to lead Eighth Army. Reports say Reds pulled back toward the Mines and tensions rose on the eastern front with ongoing cross river actions.
Senator Edward B. Scarrett of the Senate Agriculture Committee in Harrisburg says the revision of Pennsylvania s Pure Food Law delays a bill to legalize colored oleomargarine. He notes existing law bans coloring or misrepresentation of foods to deceive buyers and suggests an exception for oleomargarine.
The Defense Department released a list detailing 74 additional casualties from Korea. It shows 48 wounded, 12 missing in action, 8 injured in accidents, and one listed as killed in action.
Robert Brockmann of Meadville has been named assistant vice president at First National Bank of Franklin. The Corry native joined the Meadville bank in 1945 and has served in the farm department and as assistant cashier. He succeeds C. W. York, who left to become executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Co operative Potato Growers Association. Brockmann will head the Franklin branch farm department and overall operations. The promotion was announced by President Harry C. Winklow at a recent directors meeting.
Charles Fischelli a key figure in the underworld died in Miami Beach Florida after four days of illness his physician attributed the death to natural heart failure Fischelli brother Rocca surrendered nine days earlier to federal agents in the Kefauver crime investigations Tobey a Kefauver committee member commented on their significance to the gambling world
The Banking Ranking Department timed 4 jal today for a report of all banks within its jurisdiction at the close of business April 9. The report now to be published.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 11, Darcy, a 26 year old from Philadelphia, faced questions in a habeas corpus session led by Albert L. Wasser and Murphy. Samuel Glee represented Darcy as counsel, with Harold Fusion and Harry Zeta of Philadelphia also listed. a scheduled walk to Bethelite Prison early tomorrow followed. The judge dismissed the petition and denied further execution.
News of General MacArthur's dismissal spreads through Tokyo as citizens, officials, and observers react with disbelief. crowds gather near the imperial residence while the prime minister calls an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss the new situation.
A 13 year old Angelina Buco of Ellwood City Route 288 one mile north died after being struck by a truck. Her sister Lieute Buco 17 suffered chest injuries in the same incident reported near Ellwood City.
An Associated Press report from Arbroath Scotland notes the return of the Stone of Destiny to the Scottish people and King. The stone was stolen from Westminster Abbey on Christmas morning and placed on the high alter of Arbroath Abbey. An unsigned note claimed responsibility and urged safe restoration to Scotland.
President Truman dismissed General Douglas MacArthur for failing to support policy and for publicly opposing the administration’s aims in Asia. The White House announced the move as a major shakeup in Far East command and policy, with Secretary Short briefing reporters.
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