06 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1952
Page
1
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UN Command plans systematic bombing to destroy North Korea's will to resist an armistice. More than 1 million leaflets warned civilians as 10th day of jet battles reports six MiG 14s shot down and several other engagements across North Korea.
Unclear text describes a theft at a farm near Sugar Grove involving a bouquet and a suspect named Lenemaki. The case cites loss estimates around 60 dollars and references an arrest by Sule Police. The suspect, Brunke, is noted as recently released after prior theft convictions.
Australian New Zealand and United States foreign ministers wrap up discussions on forming a mutual defense pact known as ANUS. The talks addressed regional security and relations with Pacific partners with Secretary Acheson chairing the meeting.
Erie Dispath employees walked out protesting mass firings by publisher Edward Lamb. The Erie News Guild says nine workers were discharged between July 28 and August 2. A strike vote passed 168 to 2 as editors missed their edition and a meeting with Lamb was planned.
Erie County commissioners announced a special registration at the Municipal Building on August 27 28 to qualify for the November presidential ballot. Many residents plan address changes or new registrations as 27 sessions are held countywide this August.
The Department of Highways will erect a temporary three span bridge over the east branch of the Gal Greek at Centerville within about a month using salvaged steel. A permanent replacement on Legislative Route 201N6 will take about two years due to state review and bidding. The temporary bridge will carry up to 20 tons and maintain traffic while a new structure is built. The damaged bridge collapse is blamed on a compression member failure, not truck weight, with losses estimated at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars for the accident impact.
The 34th Pennsylvania Department American Legion convention opens in Philadelphia with about 10 000 Legionnaires present. Memorial services will honor war dead. Governor Fine and Philadelphia Mayor Clark deliver welcomes. Matt Cvetic addresses main session. Duff and Martin to speak. Officers elected Saturday, followed by an annual parade with about 6000 marchers.
In Munsan Korea and Somerset Pennsylvania interpreters verify English Chinese and Korean texts of a feadeze draft to ensure identical meanings. A mine accident near Jerome injures 42 year old John and kills 31 year old Edward Maslanka amid tensions as workers discuss the draft.
Washington radar screens last night spotted unidentified objects moving across the sky near Washington and Mt Vernon. Air Force officials and radar operators said the signals could be weather phenomena, while two jet fighters saw nothing unusual after briefly scrambling from New Castle.
Farmers in Connecticut and the drought-stricken Southeast received rain after cloud seeding actions. Electrical storms dumped up to 1.91 inches across much of the state, with additional showers reported from Virginia to the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama as officials plan meetings in Atta to discuss aid.
James F. Carey president of the IUE union said after day long talks that GE wage negotiations aim to raise pay by 20 to 80 cents hourly with added benefits. He warned the union may strike if concessions plateau, while GE officials emphasized willingness to reach an agreement within existing standards.
Egyptian reformists order the impounding of ex king Farouk's alleged assets abroad and at home. Estimates place personal wealth from hundreds of millions to several billions, reflecting complex ownership deals and uncertain values across Egypt and the world.
Washington Arnall the head of the Office of Price Stabilization predicts constant and steady price rises in the months ahead and says a special session of Congress may be needed to halt inflation. He plans a meeting with President Truman today to discuss his resignation and other matters amid gloom over food price prospects.
Judge Buri ruled Huffman did not present sufficient facts to justify a new trial. Huffman, serving a life term for voluntary manslaughter of his infant daughter, had argued the evidence and testimony from his wife supported a different outcome. The court found the petition inadequate to warrant relief.
Mrs Duane McIntyre and her nine year old daughter Yvonne escaped injury after an automobile left Route 1 near Corry and overturned. Neighbors aided as doors jammed and wind shield was removed to rescue them. The car suffered extensive damage with losses estimated near 400 dollars.
A Washington source reports Sen. Williams of Delaware received threats from gangsters tied to his tax evasion charges. Williams dismissed requests for confirmation and kept silent on the threats. The informant links the threats to Williams speeches accusing big-time gangsters and gamblers of profiting from compromise settlements of federal taxes.
A VFW commander plans a regional visit to 20 posts across Erle Crawford and Moree counties. The schedule includes appearances in Worthy Bane Tr ansville Mewiyile and other towns with ceremonies at 41 noon unm.
Philadelphia Democrats forge a truce after talks led by Mayor David Lawrence of Pittsburgh and supported by James A. Finnegan and Dilworth. Kefauver and Stevenson supporters clashed over civil rights, while a joint campaign plan was outlined for carrying the state this fall. Washington lists 54 Korean War casualties, including 11 killed and 39 wounded.
Eisenhower delivers a 12 minute plea for general honesty and loyalty to a 14 000 strong crowd at the Los Angeles Coliseum during the 58th annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The speech is televised and tied to Republican unity and civic duty.
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