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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1951
Page
1
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Unofficial estimates from Allied military sources place about 4500 of the 10,624 Americans missing in Korea in Communist prison camps near Kanggye North Korea. The total UN and American prisoners are estimated around 10,000, with conflicting reports and cautious dissemination by press and radio sources.
A 16 year old Wathroure boy, Roger O H Todd, died from a broken neck when a sedan left Honut land near Wattshurs and overturned at 9 30 p m Monday. His 14 year old sister Evelyn Todd was hospitalized with abdominal injuries. Two younger brothers survived with bruises as the family traveled from a swimming hole near McKean.
Milton Zalzneck was honored in a Sunday morning service attended by mourners. The procession carried the body to Erie for interment with a large crowd in attendance. A full obituary will appear in Lomosraw's Journal.
In New York on August 14 Associated Press reports Cardinal Spellman offered admission to Fordham Mantuan and Toni Colleges for cadets involved in the West Point cheating case. Most of about 60 to 90 cadets screened face transfer or discharge options as Army officials prepare separations not labeled honorable or dishonorable.
A bill approved by an armed services subcommittee would require the armed forces to give reservists 40 days notice of recall to active duty. The only exception would be in military conditions as determined by the secretary of defense. The measure would codify the 40 day notice into law, changing the current policy of at least 80 days notice.
Beaver Central School Board examines placing a tower and press box at Loveland Field with the project split between site safety and property committee review. One bid accepted for pupil transport from Elgin at 4 dollars daily. Two resignations and one leave of absence granted.
A two year old boy fell from a car traveling about 40 miles per hour on the Ripley Sherman road. Howard Raven of Sherman is treated for bruises and lacerations at Westfield Memorial Hospital. A frantic chain of transfers followed as motorists from Columbus and Ripley helped move the child to Sherman doctors and then to Westfield. The state police investigated the mix up as Mrs Raven arrived and identified the child.
The GOP Senate caucus approved a $198,085,000 compromise tax program ending a three month deadlock. It includes tobacco and real estate transfer taxes and cigarette tax hikes while the House caucus postponed action. The plan also raises taxes on cigars bottles beer and public utilities with new rates and a six percent corporate net income tax.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Douglas will not seek the Democratic nomination and asks withdrawal of petitions in Oregon where his name had been considered for the May primary. Oregon Democratic Chairman Monroe Sweetland says sentiment favors President Truman's re election and that a petition is circulating. White House talks with Truman yielded no plan details. In separate news, four miners died at the Laurel Creek Coal Company mine near Beckley West Virginia when flood water filled their passageway.
U S officials expect Russia to boycott the San Francisco Jap peace conference opening on September 4. Moscow may use propaganda to block a peace treaty while Washington plans to limit speeches and push a majority vote to sideline dissidents.
In Salt Lake City Utah, authorities reported a prison riot at Point of the Mountain. State Highway Patrol and Salt Lake County sheriff officials rushed cars and officers to restore order as details remained scarce. Former wardens mentioned include T A Callicott and A O Sever, with Callicott having just begun a short tenure.
U S senators debate a 88.5 billion aid package with 15 percent cuts proposed by some Democrats. Key figures Senator Knowlton and Senator Sparkman push for selective reductions while hearings on authorization continue. The House approved a 5.16 billion military contraction program as part of the broader war and peace budget.
Charred rubble marks the hillside apartment area after a B-50 bomber crashed during takeoff. Eleven crew members died and six residents were badly burned or injured as flames and oil exploded into the building. Fire crews searched for missing occupants as authorities warned deferments for students would end next Monday.
Report from Harrisburg outlines new draft board actions as Selective Service moves to induct men over 21 born in 1929 and earlier. Officials say the effort aims to align with the 19 year old group changes and speed up the process despite public concern.
William Armitage announces a 14 unit motor court to be built on Route 6 near the east city line with half the units offering kitchenettes. The Emblem Oil Co. operator says construction to begin soon and opening depends on weather. the U shaped complex will face the highway with expansion potential.
Harrisburg August 14 bill advances after house passage allowing sale of colored oleo in home use units under one pound in plainly marked containers. Senate fate uncertain as debate sought final approval amid dairy interests and pro margarine forces.
General Van Fleet asserts American forces are prepared to strike with every weapon if the Reds attack. Talks stall over the importance of allied air and sea power.
Agawa Press reports a stalemate after disputed posturing amid Allied air and naval dominance debates. General Ridgway and UN forces clash with North Korean demands as discussions hinge on the demilitarized zone and prior line positions.
The Fair Employment Practice bill faced another defeat when the Senate Judiciary General Committee tied 12 to 12 on a motion to revive the measure. The panel previously rejected it on July 10 and failed to secure a reapproval vote, leaving the bill in limbo. Governor Finn backs a commission to prevent job and union discrimination by race color or creed.
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