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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary text references court orders and appeals in Monte County. Mentions Elvin and Elwin, a surname Allen, and legal actions including a claim with dates and locations unclear due to damaged OCR. No clear outcome or full names available.
U.S. officials outline steps under President Truman to withdraw trade concessions from Russia and allied states. A presidential proclamation and Treasury actions halt benefits to Eastern Europe and Asia, with embargoes on specific Chinese furs and products. Notices to Russia, Bulgaria, Hungary and Poland precede formal terminations, while broader restrictions hinge on political shifts.
Brig. Gen. John Gibson Van Houten will succeed Brig. Gen. Thomas L. Hobary as assistant commander of the 28th Division at Camp Atterbury Indiana. Hoban shifts to the Fifth Army Headquarters Chicago after serving under Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Strickler since the unit was federalized last fall.
U S Eighth Army reports Allied forces advancing from Eumsong area across central Korea with infantry reaching up to 4000 yards against Communist units. Red probing attacks occur near Kumbwa and Yangen as warplanes fly north of the front, targeting supply lines amid relative quiet elsewhere.
The House approved a bill banning state lawmakers from holding local elective posts simultaneously. If signed, it would take effect September 1, but legal questions linger about current officeholders and five prominent lawmakers potential conflicts if they win local offices in November. An official suggested an official opinion may be needed after a proposed special session. The Senate committee chaired by Sen. John M. Walker will assess the measure next week.
Twenty licensed pilots from the Jorey district received identification cards during a visit by CAA Inspector T. A. Davis at Lawrence Airport. The cards resemble WWII airmen IDs and are required after August 1. An additional inspection may occur for those still lacking cards. interested parties should contact airport management.
Harrisburg August 2 The Senate GOP opposition to the income tax bill hardens as eight Republican senators back a Monday showdown vote in the finance committee. Gov. Rendell or Diehm oppose the levy while Hovey Taylor calls for a final decision. The House passed unemployment and disability benefit measures as workmen’s compensation also rises to 90 weekly. A surprise rent relief bill advances in both chambers.
A three year old, Gordon Scouten, son of Mr and Mrs Nell Scouten Spartansburg RD 1, underwent amputation of the middle finger at Corry Memorial Hospital after his hand was caught between two troughs while loading logs. he was discharged the next evening. Gloria Watrous six, Corry RD 4, suffered a scalp laceration after falling against a wheel and also was treated and released. Two local workers received eye injuries from foreign objects and were treated. details include Eum Canfield 17 of Joe Fussell’s yard and Willem Spangersbord Jamestown employed by McTunes Steel Company with multiple injuries.
New York Aug 2 The New York Times reports two naval air units withdrew from the Southern Pine maneuvers at Fort Bragg Camp Mackall amid interservice disputes over air control for front line support. The exercise, running Aug 13 to 28, involves 85 000 Army ground troops 400 Air Force planes and 12 000 personnel. Navy and Marine squadrons totaling over 100 aircraft withdrew. The article notes fundamental disagreements between services over close air support versus air superiority and calls for a joint chiefs of staff decision.
A new four quarter mile dirt race track opens Saturday afternoon three miles north of Clymer on the Clymer Jamestown road. It will host Erie County racing drivers from the Erie and Meadville circuits with plans for lighting and bleachers later in the season. Between 25 and 30 stock model cars are expected to race on opening day at 2 30.
Scranton Pennsylvania August 2 two police captains and Lackawanna county district attorney were subpoenaed to appear at a Senate crime investigation committee hearing next Tuesday in Washington. The panel probes gambling conditions in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties and questioned several locals. Subpoenas named Captains Richard Beyhei and James Conabay and Chief Deputy U S Marshal who went to the court to serve on District Attorney Carson M O Malley but found he was out of town and would not return the next day.
The House foreign affairs committee adopted a resolution condemning Czechoslovakia and urging the United States to secure Otto Oatis freedom. Secretary of State Acheson said the case is crucial and noted efforts to avoid premature disclosure. Oatis, a native of Marion Indiana, was jailed for espionage in Prague. President Truman prepared steps toward suspending tariff concessions to Russia and its satellites.
The article notes July total rainfall of 8.77 inches with a peak daily shower of 0.8 inches on July 12 and seven days with thunder or lightning. A home was struck by lightning on July 17, and temperatures were generally mild though a high near 100 degrees was reported on July 6.
In Stockholm on August 9 the Polish minesweeper Hedresforio lay docked in Ystac tadny with officers locked in cabins after a mutiny by crew members in the Baltic. The ship of 83 aboard was under guard at harbor as Swedish authorities investigated the mutiny and the involvement of eight additional crew.
President Truman selected Admiral William M. Fechteler to be the next chief of naval operations succeeding Admiral Forrest Sherman who died July 1. Fechteler, 55, has wide experience on many ship types but not submarines or aircraft carriers and was noted for avoiding the admiral revolt controversy.
Washington lawmakers debate trimming the Truman aid program from 8.5 billion to about 3.7 hundred million. Senate and House committees discuss creation of a new independent foreign aid agency outside the State Department and broader two year funding, with officials testifying on NATO programs and economic cooperation.
A Washington dispatch says W Averell Harriman is likely to be appointed Secretary of State to replace Dean Acheson, with officials denying any plan to relieve Acheson. The report cites a White House source as the basis for the claim.
London reports Britain delays the BOAC plane carrying Lord Privy Seal Stokes and Gabriel Taillon to Tehran awaiting Iran's response on key points. Harriman said Prime Minister Churchill seeks a clarified Iran position before proceeding with discussions. The United States and British officials await a new word on holding negotiations tied to Anglo Tania Oil Company's 1.4 billion dollar stake.
Namil delays negotiations as talks on a key pact stall amid mounting questions over timelines. Officials working to resolve sticking points stress urgency.
UN negotiators told North Korea and its allies a truce must leave Allied troops in place and deny a mutual buffer zone. The U S delegate warned that any armistice must be enforceable and not allow a violation by either side as talks continued with no clear next moves.
A lightning strike in the Teton Peaks canyon near Driggs Idaho killed five hikers and injured several others among a group of 37 men women and a girl guide who were traversing the canyon with 17 mules. A sudden thunderstorm forced the group to seek shelter under trees when the bolt hit.
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