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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1952
Page
1
An OCR fragment mentions a railway clue with partial names and numbers. The readable text hints at a location and a potential timetable but lacks clear details. The piece reads like a stray record from a transit archive with incomplete identifiers.
The Board of Education meets at noon Monday to take first action on a large budget for Hickory School District. The draft totals about 305 thousand dollars, with obligations for the city and rental charges estimated at 18 thousand. A tax increase is likely to be set at up to 3 mills, though officials hope it remains near 1 mill.
Philadelphia report says a 14 year old boy James T Washington was killed and 14 others ill after consuming wood alcohol. Two others detained at the infirmary as authorities investigate theft of alcohol from a paint locker by two work detail members repainting the school. The padlock on the locker was broken and the substance seems to have been consumed in the dormitory or institution setting. Ceramics executive C Forrest Tefft dies in Columbus at 62. He was a noted engineer with survivors including Glenn Teft.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the week ended April 8 showed a fall in edible meats oils and oils prices. Overall the index slipped about one tenth of a percent to a level around the 4917-40 average, marking a decline of 0.28 from January and 0.02 from February.
Washington April 12 The Pentagon moves to pick a top European commander to succeed Eisenhower with Ridgway and Gruenther as leading contenders. Ridgway, famed for WWII and UN Korea service, faces competition from Gruenther, longtime Pentagon insider and SHAPE familiarity. A White House request for advice will shape the final choice as NATO weighs its option. Also, missing corporal Czarniecki, held by Poland and Czech officials, returned to U.S. custody in Germany after fleeing into Czechoslovakia over policy disputes.
Bulkley, Due taki and Company moves to establish a major plant in the city to handle display paper stock and cutting operations. The new facility will replace a Chicago branch, with offices on the second floor and a large first floor for mechanical equipment and stock handling. The project includes rail siding and highway access, with principal offices remaining in New York City.
UN infantrymen repulsed probing communist attacks along both coasts of North Korea after a weather delay that grounded air support. The Fifth Air Force report says 10 enemy lines were lost, four Migs destroyed, two probably downed, and seven damaged this week. Along multiple sectors, Communist troops probed UN positions with skirmishes and withdrawals noted. In Washington Pa, Andrew Skrobacs faces open charges in the death of Steve Mikolay GB after a fatal fistfight.
Babson argues that a more conservative presidential stance would boost capital investment, noting unemployment declines in Detroit and New Bedford amid broader job losses in clothing, food, lumber, and textiles. He predicts defense industry demand could absorb displaced workers, with defense-related jobs rising by late 1952 as a key solution.
A New York dispatch reports Park Row News Service estimates on Corry's 1956 population at about 8 170 and a 1960 population around 11 266 000 citywide using Census Bureau growth rates. Projections rely on 1956 1960 growth, include civilian and armed forces, and aim to aid planning for county and municipal needs.
Wayne Ami ty Vendingo and possibly Wearby township of Erie county consider jointly purchasing portable truck weighing gear to enforce weight laws on highways and township roads. Four townships discuss a permanent enforcement plan requiring manpower. cooperation with State Power units seen as likely. Cosmo Venanzin of Leetsdale was fined $100 after Steubenville employer rep posted bond. he faced truck registration under weight distance tax.
Washington April 1 The union membership fight threatens to block a peace between the government and the United Steelworkers led by Philip Murray as talks on the steel crisis continue. Workers demand terms while management pushes proposals. debate centers on union shop and benefits, with Congress watching closely.
Officers of Clamnce Cummins Lodge No 31 will be installed at 9 oclock Tuesday at the temple. The slate includes Commander EB, Sir Wubm F Ricks, Sir Robert fi Desmand, Sir Adrian G Reesink, Sir James If Wright, Sir Loyd Stowe, E Sim Wallace, W Young, Warden Sn Trohan Kelney, Warden Sir Howard J B Macleves, Standard Bearer Sir Andrew B Gusken, Sword Bearer Sir Dunne N Fogle, Warder Sir Glenn R Steadman, Sentinel FE Sir Rovone Dearie, Guard Sir Glen A Stenns, Second Guard Sir Peter J Swansm, Third Chart Sir Ralph E Blakeslee. The installation is open to all in uniform. Mrs. Batley Morse acts as marshal. Wives and others are invited. Reservations for dinner were made by ~50 people.
Associated Press report from Trenton on April 12 notes 17 of New Jersey's 48 Republican organization delegates support Dwight D. Eisenhower. Delegates Tash and Stassen receive votes. others undecided or unreachable. The GOP slate for July's national convention shows varied candidate support amid a party primary context. A separate crash in New Castle, Pa., killed 28-year-old Frante Paglia as his car hit a curve and went off the road.
Charles Reltsel, an upstaff of the Allegheny County Quarter Sessions Court, was fatally struck by a taxi on Avstreet near his Northside residence in Pittsburgh. The incident occurred today as he returned home.
Washington sources report the government will lift the ban on constructing new television stations this coming Monday. The order, issued October 1, 1988 by the Funeral Communications Comnlaview, was expected to immediately publish a notice. Officials indicated the unfreeze would allocate TV channels through a filing process as soon as the order is public.
Associated Press reports the heads of the top telephone union gathered in Washington on April 14 to discuss a possible five day nationwide strike. The walkout would target AT and T subsidiaries Bell Telephone and Western Electric, with about 49,000 Bell workers in Ohio California and New Jersey and 19,000 Western Electric workers affected. Union president Joseph A Beirne warned that Western Electric picket lines could expand and that Michigan Bell workers might remain at odds with the lines as Ohio northern California and New Jersey cases continue.
Greensburg Pennsylvania April 12 State Police said three men connected with a 627 60 payroll slaying of 40 year old Latrobe clerk James Maroney acting commander of Troop A Greensburg State Police barracks identified the trio as Robert Maley 21 Slickville Joseph Phillips 2 New Derry and Robert K Geter 35 Latrobe Rd Shot to death April 4 was Morton W Crain an employee of the Ne Feeley Brick Co Crain was shot as he dashed from its yard into a plant office by one of the gunmen
Three beer firms face daily suspensions under state liquor law after recent hearings. Ward and Corky beer firms received notices and will remain closed for the set use period with a decision expected next week. If allowed, they may appeal and seek reinstatement.
A Pan American World Airways flight crashed off Puerto Rico killing 52 aboard. Singer Jane Froman, flown in to be with her pilot husband, was informed of his recovery. Survivors include 17 aboard who escaped the wreck as rescue efforts continued and search crews recovered bodies near San Juan.
Easter services will fill churches parks and outdoor sites nationwide with thousands gathering for devotionals pageants and massed choirs. From Fifth Avenue to Washington and beyond, communities host parades and outdoor performances as religious observances mark the holiday.
Plans to devote himself to the job until resignation takes effect. If nominated for president, he will resign his permanent commission. The discussion centers on political strategy and potential impact on military leadership.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower tells a news conference he will visit Brussels and other NATO capitals before resigning his NATO post. He plans to return home to Abilene after the trip if nominated, stating he will retire only upon a presidential nomination. He will revert to inactive Army status after retirement and decline further political discussion.
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