30 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1951
Page
1
Fragmented OCR from a local notice details a public sale tied to the estate of IL late of a county. The document references heirs, location East Street, and a plan describing boundary lines and property descriptions. It lists names and numbers and mentions sale terms and involved parties.
In a tense political episode President Truman remains silent on General Stassen’s reconciliation request while the press reports suggest a firing and a public initial statement may be released if desired. The public sessions appear to be drawing to a close as officials weigh disclosures and accountability.
Washington April 30 Senators plan to decide on probe procedures for Truman's firing of General MacArthur. Public access may be barred with hearings held behind closed doors if the deposed general requests a public hearing. Stassen advocates reconciliation and a meeting with Truman and MacArthur.
Governor promises state police takeover after prom. special grand jury to halt its investigation for two weeks starting tomorrow. Assistant DA Victor H. Blaye notes a vacancy in investigators delays further action. Democratic appointee leads inquiry.
President Truman sent a 60,079,414,690 defense budget to Congress for the next fiscal year and warned Russia could seek general war. He outlined a plan to deter aggression with strong combined defenses and future military spending, noting revised totals for 1961 and 1953 against January estimates.
State Police report two Route 6 wrecks Saturday night near Union City. A. Hess Evans, 81, of Bear Lake, sustained minor injuries in a sideswipe between his 1987 Ford and a tractor-trailer driven by Charles Byers of Akron and owned by Summit Fast Freight. Total damage estimated at 400 dollars. Earlier, Lawrence Watson, 64, of Union City, lost control and plunged off the highway near the A. D. Shreve residence, but escaped injury as the truck wrecked.
A massive blaze in Erie on April 30 destroyed the 12th Street Market block owned by the G. Daniel Baldwin estate. The white brick building, opened around 1927, suffered severe damage to the second story and frontage on State Street. Firemen battled the blaze for about two hours in windy conditions, with most tenants carrying insurance. The incident, sparked by a lightning-related electrical fault, left the block with extensive losses, including a skating rink and several stores.
Vogelers head to the United States after 17 months in a Hungarian jail. American businessman Robert A Vogeler, 39, his Belgian-born wife Ducille, her sister Pid, and their two sons Bobby and Billy depart from Tulln Airport in the Soviet zone aboard a Pan American plane. Ambassador Walter J Donnelly escorts the party, promising a broadcast message to rally support for democracy and warning of further attacks on individual freedom. The family’s journey began with a 3 p.m. EST takeoff and a stop in Frankfurt, as Vogeler seeks safety and a renewed public appeal.
A bell burglary case involving suspects linked to two crimes was updated as the May term of court was canceled and a grand jury docket set for September. Police and prosecutors pursue the ongoing investigation into a break in at the Quaker town in which nearly $8,000 was stolen and possible connections to a March 12 burglary.
Former President Herbert Hoover told a Senate committee that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation should be liquidated because its original purpose is submerged in supporting risky business. He cited favoritism and corruption, urged continued small business facilities under other agencies, and noted RFC operations since 1932 expand to non-emergency loans.
Associated Press reports plan to unveil the Senate committee inquiry into alleged corruption in New York politics. Senator Tobey and committee chief counsel Halley weigh disclosure as a printer’s proof of the forthcoming report allegedly vanishes.
Reported by the Associated Press the incident near Barberton involved Army tank No 6 colliding with a railroad crossing near Sherman Tank A town in Ohio. Guardsmen including Peterman and Lyburger were aboard. several died and others were injured with passengers trapped inside the wreckage.
Cpl James Keppel of Corry Pa will be among 87 Pennsylvanians due in Seattle May 5 on the General LeRoy Eltinge. They are the first Army combat veterans from Korea in the Army rotation program. Transport with 11,000 servicemen aboard will be greeted by top officials led by Secretary of the Army Frank Pace. A welcome parade through Seattle will precede a trip to Fort Lawton before homeward arrival. Names released by Seattle port of embarkation from Tokyo. The Eltinge sailed from Saeto, Japan, April 2.
Firefighters were called in the afternoon to a grass blaze on Liberty Street. The blaze appeared out of control but was subdued using brooms and extinguishing tools by the crew from the local station.
In eastern Ohio the L P Laws Hees pottery firm, with over 800 workers and vast local ties, aims to sell the plant to split proceeds with employees before death to cut inheritance taxes. A Pittsburgh closing is hoped, with Chicago buyers eyed for about 3 million dollars after decades of profit sharing totaling over 1 million dollars to workers since 1932.
Allied artillery lays explosive curtain of fire before city as van fleet announces bold decision to defend war shattered city.
Allied dispatches report heavy artillery and air bombardment as Chinese forces push toward Seoul. Generals warn of a possible major offensive with Red troops concentrating along the Han River corridor. American and Allied units mobilize for defense while censors limit details on troop movements and casualties.
Pennsylvania faced the warmest Spring day yesterday with afternoon highs around 70s to 72. Saturday into Sunday brought rain and unsettled weather, foretelling a smoother week ahead though no significant storms were reported.
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