09 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1952
Page
1
A garbled notice mentions a port, a room lot, and a tentatively listed address with numbers and a time 12. The fragmented text references Buety or Buety o lve santibaan and a North 1 direction, but specifics remain unclear.
Fragmentary note mentions an individual aged 46 with unclear intent or outcome, leaving readers with limited readable details.
A compilation of housing offers and land parcels including 3B furnace homes, 120 lot farms, duplexes, and street listings. Mentions Union and Maple avenues with various rents, nestling in a small city real estate page.
Washington reports an international mystery over John Hyasta a naturalized American who allegedly escaped from Leopodov Prison in Czechoslovakia on January 2. U S officials use diplomacy and intelligence to determine his fate amid ongoing talks and the case of AP correspondent William Oatis.
In Clinton County Court a hearing is scheduled next Thursday over ownership of an undeveloped natural gas well. John A McGuire filed suit against Keta Gas and Oil Company, which claims the Foley family leased land for the well. McGuire countersued after obtaining a preliminary injunction halting the ejectment case and delaying royalty distributions totaling up to two million dollars.
The Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports worsening labor conditions due to the steel dispute. Only 48 of 117 referred job seekers found work, unemployment claims rose to 4 932, and new applications reached 499 while only 52 openings appeared.
US Sabres shot down another Communist MIG the eighteenth in six days while claiming no Allied aircraft lost in aerial combat over the past week. The North Korea campaign saw 26 buildings destroyed and four damaged in attacks on Haeju Peninsula targets as Panmunjom area fighting continued. Chinese artillery shelling and ground clashes east of Panmunjom followed. Police hunted a gunman who robbed Bessemer Supply near Russellton, Pittsburgh, of 000.
Springield US Governor Atal Stevenson consolidates control as he names Stephen A. Mitchell of Chicago to head the Democratic National Committee. Mitchell becomes chairman in a surprise move chosen by the DNC Executive Committee to lead the party into the November elections.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company plans a new 12 inch transmission line from Warren to Erie to relieve low pressure in Erie during cold periods. The project, funded by Harford Brothers Construction, will add two eight inch lines and one 12 inch line, with completion expected by September.
General Eisenhower plans a Monday conference in Denver with Republican members of the Senate and House Agricultural Committees to stress the farm vote in the upcoming election. The move echoes the 1948 farm belt influence that helped Truman win. Noted sculptor Aleph Weinman, 81, died in Port Chester after a heart attack at his Forest Hills home.
Corry Damestown Mig Corp announces two three day sales conventions within two weeks for more than 160 exclusive agents of Steel Age office furniture. About 80 representatives from scattered offices nationwide will attend, with the first meeting set for Monday at 215 A.M. in One State Armory on East Washington Street.
The first session runs Monday to Wednesday and repeats next week on the same days. Doc Sharer, U S Rubber, is keynote at the Monday 6:30 dinner in Hotel Corty, speaking on What Makes a Star Salesman a Star. Ralph Larson and Bruce Ellsworthy welcome attendees, then tours of plants 1 and 3 follow.
A Chicago meeting produced a plan to form a new third party. About 0 dissatisfied voters joined leaders including Mrs. Suzanne Stevenson of Connecticut and the Minute Women of the United States. The group met after Operation America and the Minute Women of Maryland sponsored the session.
Columbus Municipal Authority officials obtain indenture agreements for the Columbus Dam water rights project. Property owners sign to allow rehabilitation, with five holdouts. The Fish Commission and State Water Board discussed reconstruction, while appraisers will set value for eventual acquisition.
John Foster Dulles, GOP international affairs expert and future secretary of state, argued that Truman's policy endangers the nation and only Eisenhower's election can stop Soviet expansion. He spoke after a two hour meeting with Eisenhower and Nixon, stressing the need for decisive leadership. A carnival worker, Virgil E. Burkhart, 25, was killed when struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train during a stunt at Huntindon, West Virginia.
Judge Herbert A Mook set August 18 for a final custody hearing over a baby born to Boutie Sue Harvey of East Bank West Virginia. The child Sharon Ann was placed for adoption through Rosella Foundling Home in Pittsburgh after Boutie Sue signed papers permitting the arrangement.
Philadelphia readers follow a packed convention as American Legion members elect a state department commander amid a four day meet with entertainment and a parade. Edward G. Pettillo defeats Si Bittner for national executive committeeman by 1671 to 948. Floyd Bryan Grace, 26, earns the 10,000th Pennsylvania State College degree in electrical engineering, Navy veteran and father of two.
Babson argues a GOP victory in November faces a tough fight as labor backs Democrats to preserve wage gains since 1932. He cites stock ownership of about 6.5 million versus 54 million wage earners and notes life insurers and banks hold influence through stocks and bonds.
Federal officials and union leaders urged mediation as air rail strike talks stalled. The quarrel centered on penalties and working conditions with both sides considering a pause in action while mediation continues.
Architect Walter Campbell in Onecity says construction on the new high school will begin in spring 1953 with bidding by December and a total project cost around 2.2 million dollars. He notes factors such as coal miner strikes and steel supply could delay timelines but expects bids to stay within the stated budget.
Syngman Rhee, poised for a second term inauguration next Friday, will receive an annual salary of 2300 dollars. The government budget provides 2500 dollars tax free funds plus 5800 dollars for other expenses and a monthly expense account, with a government supplied furnished residence.
Government corruption inquiry expands to a Chicago post office as authorities investigate alleged job sales. A separate state inquiry examines an auction sale tied to a Florida shipyard and potential government aiding schemes.
Attorney General James P. McGrannery announced a major staffing overhaul in the Department of Justice with three new appointments. Ross Malone 42 of Roswell NM becomes deputy attorney general, replacing A Devith Ventoh who resigned to run for the US Senate. Charles B. Munny 52 longtime assistant district attorney for the District of Columbia is named assisting attorney general for the criminal division.
The Wage Stabilisation Board advised 14 regional boards to approve shorter work weeks if criteria are met. Requirements include aligning hours with industry practice, showing hours to be worked, outlining operation changes, and ensuring no wage cuts while allowing up to a 10 percent pay rise under wage regulations.
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