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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1952
Page
1
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A 1952 Pennsylvania case discusses changes to hospital funding and ownership. The Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas will hear related motions on a specified Monday.
In Munsan Korea April 26 the UN Command plans a bold move to break the truce stalemate as the Communists accept a full dress armistice delegation meeting Sunday. Three major sticking points loom over prisoner return, in field construction, and neutral inspections by Russia.
Official tallying across districts shows Assemblyman W. W. Waterhouse holding a slim margin over Lots Pease with results not yet final. Reported progress from A to B districts indicates Waterhouse’s lead unlikely to flip the nomination, despite Pease’s late campaign note and tax pledge. In a separate item, 17-year-old James P. Clark departed Huntington seeking his missing Marine father Sergeant Howard G. Clark in Korea.
Severe flooding from the Mississippi River crest moved toward Dubuque and Clinton as guards reported a quiet night at Vos Sabula. Downstream near Lexington Missouri a crest neared predictions with the river falling in some areas while towns faced dike breaches and traffic disruption.
In Jackson Michigan April 26 a zoning storm of criticism roared over Southern Michigan Prison mutiny handling. Investigations loom for riot losses and damage estimated around 2 million dollars as Gov. Williams orders shakeups and vows prosecution of mutineers.
Grinder of Corry pleaded guilty on a complaint by employer A. L. Anderson of Fiie to fraudulently convert $208.50. Judge Allison Wade sentenced him to 30 days in jail, suspended the term, and ordered him to pay court costs of 425 pins.
Moving cottage work begins Monday as M Wilson Co Evie moves a former garage residence from 513 Wright street toward a new site. Rex Henton and Just Foster plan to marry June 2 and will purchase the relocated cottage after the move.
Fire Safety Association plans a city inspection on May 5 with a 50 to 70 company turnout. Arthur O Burgess named general chairman guiding committees for schools parochial boards public schools luncheon and ordinance with John Hoffman and others aiding in publicity and organization.
Corry taxpayers are urged to pay the 1 and 2 percent city tax rebates by next Wednesday April 80. City Treasurer Carl Sri notes half the payments are already in, with about $9. BE paid toward a $193,647 total. After the deadline penalties apply. post June payments may incur a five percent penalty. In Greensburg, coroner Cheek rules death a suicide in the shooting of DOH P B Laufer, 38, at his farm implement store office on Herminie road.
Washington April 2 Roger W. Basso reports Babson condemns government seizure of steel plants as a Hitler act and unconstitutional. He argues wages rises may be moderated, warns of price controls, notes due process concerns, and cites eminent domain for public works as requiring fair hearings and full damages.
Senator Lodge states Eisenhower will discuss campaign topics when he returns from Europe. Dirksen says Eisenhower will be himself and address broad issues, with a scheduled June 1 inactive status and a June 4 Abilene address in campaign context. He plans mentions FEPC and Truman admin policy.
Corry shoppers will see 34 city retailers including Al's Clothes Shop Barach's Home Furnishings Barneys Firestone Store Brigham Hardware Doyle Radio TV and more participate in a sales event heading into a citywide bargain spree. Merchants expect strong turnout from locals and nearby districts as reduced prices attract shoppers to Corry stores during the event.
One person was injured in a two car crash north of Garry on the Garry Clymer road. Paul Smith, 32, of Port Lauderdale Florida, driver of the first car, lost control in heavy rain and struck a guard rail near Sciata Tun, causing about 600 dollars in damage. James Brandon of Centerville bruised his chin but declined medical aid. The other vehicle’s occupant escaped with a shaken but uninjured condition.
Higgins a 20 year old war correspondent wed Maj. Gen. William Hall 40 in Reno Nevada. They plan to reside near Nogate suburb while Hall serves as Fourth Air Force commanding general. Higgins met Hall in Beirut during the blockade and airlift era.
The city plans to advance clocks by one hour for Daylight Saving Time. Mayor J. Fred Kapley announced at this week's council session that the switch will occur at 2:00 AM Sunday. State government orders all establishments to observe daylight hours, with some previously exploiting the change.
April 26 report says Governor Fine will travel to New York within two weeks with Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower and Sen Robert A. Taft to discuss presidential politics. Fine declined to elaborate at a news conference but said the Pennsylvania delegation to the GOP convention remains undecided. He may not settle his stance before the May 24 Philadelphia meeting and will retain control of the delegation to Chicago. Primaries have significance, but the delegation will weigh all factors.
Georgiana Campbell Manville aged 33 estranged eighth wife of playboy Tommy Manville was killed when her car collided with another vehicle at an intersection in Greenburgh near White Plains New York. She was thrown from the car and the wreckage collapsed atop her. Detective Captain Eugene Brett of Greenburgh police investigated the crash.
A large Elks event at the Elks Theatre drew about 1 000 attendees for two top musical groups Russ Carlyle and The Three Suns performing at the Rex Theatre. Despite strong radio and record fame the turnout was disappointing as costs were largely underwritten by the Cory Lodge during its Golden Anniversary week. The celebration included cocktail party events and dance music with Bert Armistrone and George Biity Bisekind among the scheduled performers.
U S and Allied warplanes report eight aircraft lost in the past week including one Australian. Mig-15s, two possibly destroyed and eight damaged. UN air forces claim three Russian-built planes destroyed and two damaged in strafing near North Korea. The Eighth Army cites casualties April 18 21 with 879 killed 917 wounded and 96 captured. In Washington Red casualties for the war reach 1 606 069 as of April 16. Monsignor James F Clarke dies at 78 former Mt Carmel pastor funeral Tuesday.
April 26 report from Washington notes Judge Pine will study the case and may take until Monday to announce a ruling on the presidential seizure of the steel mills. Government hints at wage-boost and price control implications. industry warns of constitutional limits. Separately, Adm. Fechteler departs for talks in Western Europe.
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