05 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1952
Page
1
In a brief OCR fragment from a Maple area report, a terse note mentions a boom event labeled as Phase tats and references Maple location with scarce context. It lacks clear dates, names, or organizations to ground a fuller summary.
Local notice reports a town event featuring Bok and Smith with a panel and readings. Public notice lists venue details and date while omitting incomplete data from the fragment.
Democratic leaders forecast the South will stay loyal in November despite Dixie dissatisfaction with the platform. Senator Russell Long of Louisiana and Theodore Green of Rhode Island backed Stevenson, noting optimism from Southern leaders. Eisenhower aims to win splits over civil rights as Negro leaders weigh party ties. Stevenson meets Brannan and Difford, with further talks planned, as primaries loom in Missouri Michigan and Kansas.
Corry yesterday escaped a torrential downpour that drenched Erie with 1.56 inches in the afternoon. The total rainfall for the day was 0.75 inches in Corry as motorists noted the storm extended inland from the lake shore. The heavy rain brought relief to lawns and crops while cool winds cooled temperatures into the 70s. Pittsburgh librarian Dr. A L Robinson, 89, head of University of Pittsburgh library, was found dead in his apartment with a self-inflicted wrist injury, authorities said.
Navy accepts Communist jet attack on white patrol planes as a Koran War risk amid diplomatic doubt. US and British patrol boats have logged about 12,000 sorties near Korea since hostilities began, keeping air and sea approaches under constant watch. The Yellow Sea region remains the focal point of patrols and vigilance.
In Honolulu US Australia and New Zealand foreign ministers led by Dean Acheson discuss a three power mutual defense pact. They aim for annual meetings in Washington Wellington or Canberra and ongoing deputy talks to define obligations and military liaison structures. The talks cover common Pacific concerns and potential defense commitments.
Anna Moriynko, 53, critically wounded while sweeping the sidewalk at a Monaga riverfront grocery. Police arrested her estranged husband John Martynke, 57, of Ambridge after a divorce case over property. Martynke faced a recent court suit.
A State bridge collapsed under a Centerville road truck carrying about 2800 board feet of lumber. Trucker Peter Wright escaped with a bruised arm as the Chevrolet truck sank into QiL Creek. The load and truck weighed around nine tons though the bridge was posted for 18 tons. Cleanup planned as water and debris hamper recovery.
Arden Taylor, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Devon Taylor of Beat Lake, was moved to Erie this morning for kidney specialist care after a fall from a car fender. He was brought to Corry Memorial Hospital yesterday when the vehicle stopped and one wheel passed over him, pinching his body.
State Police from Lawrence Park posted at Home National Bank and National Bank in Union City after a rumor of a planned robbery. Four Black men were detained amid protests but later held on vagrancy charges in Erie County jail as ownership of a stolen 1941 Pontiac sedan—abandoned near Wattsburg with nonissued Ohio plates—was being investigated.
Corry officials announced a city paying program will begin mid next year as the Council approved routine items. The engineer reported Allied Bibumens Co of Buffalo won the tar contract and a railroad car was en route to Corry with others to follow. Delays stem from steel strike tied up slag supply and the need for sewer and street work equipment.
Spring Creek directors reject joining Carry Area Jointure for elementary grades while keeping grades 9 12 in the jointure. The plan would have given 100 percent operation but five directors opposed it citing potential financial losses. Transportation contracts for the coming year were awarded at the meeting. Fort Worth Air Force report cites leaking gas causing B 36 crash and blast injuring 13 during refueling prior to takeoff.
City meeting backs broad recreation expansion with state funding potential for centers and youth programs. Dr. A W Castle outlines funding flow allowing up to seven tenths of costs from state aid while planning proceeds with a five member committee and a projected initial junior high meeting next week.
Hastings on Hudson New York. Crofton Taberer 97 died during rescue at a two story steel frame building after a Zinsser and Co chemical plant blast. He saved Charles Schreiber 44 of Livington before a wall collapse buried Taberer. Police identified Taberer and noted Schreiber was pulled to safety.
Mrs Violet First 27 of Erie suffered burns and lacerations yesterday when the car with her husband was struck by a auto driven by Rev James Mervin Stewart 67 of Catgills C who reportedly failed to stop at the intersection on Route 77. Damage to both cars totaled 500 dollars.
Voters in Raymond approve a union shop with a 70 percent yes margin after a vote by members of the United Auto Workers CTG local. The measure requires all hourly workers to join the union to keep jobs, amid wage talks and a five cent to eight cent raise offer, with mediation continuing to seek a broader contract.
U S Sabre pilots claimed the downing of four MIG fighters and damage to six more over North Korea in a series of air engagements. The U N reported allied raids targeting Communist installations as leaflets warned civilians to seek safety ahead of further attacks.
Park caretaker Ora Stennett reported a theft at Mead Park where a money box used for donations was jarred open between Sunday night and 3 p.m. yesterday. The box reportedly held more cash but $2.17 remained. authorities believe sizeable contributions from religious groups were likely inside. Chief Harley Drake said informants would be protected if they contact the police.
Washington report says Arnall plans to resign from his post as OPS chief by tomorrow. A source says the move aims to shift to private law practice and business activities. Officials could not immediately comment on timing or succession.
In central Texas near Waco a fatal bus crash left many uncounted as two speeding coaches collided and burned. About 25 injured and at least 28 identified bodies were recovered from the charred wreckage as investigators probe the pre dawn collision and cause.
The Bureau of Animal Industry placed a partial quarantine at the Chicago hog market to halt the spread of the swift hog disease vesicular exanthema. No further measures were announced at this time.
Washington reports the United Mine Workers warn the industry’s contract with Southern Producers Association will end September 30. Talks stall over terms, signaling potential shutdowns affecting about 100 million tons of annual coal and steel production across Indiana, West Virginia, and other states.
A ten year old girl Patsy Ann Partridge vanished from the Holland America Veendam off Hoboken while en route to Wisconsin to visit relatives. A seaman reported seeing her distraught on deck about three hours earlier. Her father, mother, and sister accompanied her on the voyage and the crew conducted a shipwide search before docking after a 12 hour detour. Justice Wollam O Douglas arrives in Singapore for a two week tour of jungle battle areas with British and Malay troops fighting Communist forces.
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