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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1951
Page
1
Fragmented text describes a sale or auction with various figures and references. It mentions numbers like 85,600 and 435.08, plus phrases about bids, contingencies, and equipment. Names and locations are garbled, but the item appears to concern a municipal or utility procurement or inventory auction with multiple lot references.
The Associated Press reports Washington may shift to a less benevolent line toward India after Prime Minister Nehru rejects a U.S. backed peace treaty with Japan. Officials foresee Soviet propaganda to intensify as New Delhi refuses a separate U.S. Japan pact. A separate security pact for Japan is expected after the main treaty.
Barer into New York August 27 Physicat cultitist Bernary MacFadden celebrated his 83rd birthday by a 2000 foot parachute jump into the Hudson River. He says he is good for ten more years and recommends the stunt to everybody. He felt like a million after being fished out and plans to jump over Niagara Falls next year to show old age is a habit and nothing to fear. A wind nearly toppled him and his parachute mishap was limited to a scare.
Amova Pine in NK Locervem area earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for a 1950s incident where Cpt Richard Webb, a Korean War veteran, was saved after a bullet struck a metal plate in his head. Webb survived with injuries, later visiting family in Mendville and being honored for bravery.
The body of Fran Bud Craig, drowned in Chau taugus Lake, was recovered Saturday afternoon about a half mile from Wahmeda opposite Keith's camp. Craig, operator of a tavern at Youngsville, had been fishing with Charles Young and Gasta Dixon when he fell overboard. Deputies and local authorities assisted in the rescue and notification of relatives.
At the Route 8 and BO intersection south of Watlesboro a crash sent Leroy Hagins 99 and Louis A McTurner 41 both of Pittsburgh to Stem Memorial Hospital at Dion City. Hagins suffered right arm and body bruises while McTurner had a chin laceration and possible back injury. State Police at Corry said Hagins failed to stop driving a Cadillac northward. investigation ongoing for charges. Also noted: TV set price cuts at Sylvania and other makers to meet current commissions.
Fort Bragg August 27 Army and Air Force officials say mass parachute jumps may be replaced by assault landing craft after first tests of the C-132 carrier. The maneuvers involved 6,000 paratroopers and heavy equipment drops with casualties including one dead and 26 serious injuries.
Aug. 27 an 18 year old, Roger W Hogan, was wounded by seven police shots while fleeing a warehouse. He was arrested on charges of attempted burglary after being found with a bullet wound piercing his right lung.
A Pittsburgh man and his wife were injured in a crash on a crest of a grade near Waterford. Charles Soueh and his wife were taken to St Vincent's Hospital in Erie with multiple injuries. A third occupant, Junior Covely of Pittsburgh, escaped unharmed as the sedan rolled over after the vehicle swerved and hit a utility pole, causing about $1,000 damage to the car and $60 to the pole.
Warren Austin addresses Veterans of Foreign Wars convention amid plans for a rapid reaction UN peace force. He argued for a coalition against aggression and the Soviet Union, with 23 nations backing the idea. The gathering drew about 75,000 attendees as officials consider a quick deployable force and the case of imprisoned AP correspondent William Oatis.
Season tickets go on sale tomorrow at Rita Restaai rant for four dollars twenty five cents. They cover games against Warren Millcreek Franklin Union City and North East plus Youngst Ville in the Potato Bowl. Only 400 season tickets available first come first served.
Harrisburg Aug 95 Speaker Verter B Sore and top fiscal experts will be asked to provide detailed hours to a special House committee. The panel, eight members, begins new efforts to craft a state tax plan amid long stalemate between chambers. If no satisfactory compromise emerges by September 17, the legislature could adjourn until January. The debate centers on income tax and various proposed levies to balance a large budget gap.
Seven Altoona brothers stand to gain about 20 000 pounds yearly from a newly blown gas well on land they bought for hunting and fishing 11 years ago. The Appalachian Development Company says the well in Clinton county could produce up to 60 million cubic feet daily, though current capacity is about 13 million. One eighth royalty rights were expected to yield roughly 1 250 dollars a day historically.
Two Ohio men Glen Gingery and Richard Cragin, both Wakefield residents, survived a light plane crash during an emergency landing. They were hospitalized in serious condition at Lemistowss General Hospital. The plane, part of a group from Oberlin to Allentown, PA, stopped at State College to refuel when engine trouble developed after takeoff.
Harriman travels from Tehran toward London with a plan to forge a new Southeast Europe alliance including Yugoslavia Greece Turkey and possibly Italy. He urges U S support to strengthen military and economic ties as a bulwark against Russia while noting the need for congressional backing.
Copper industry workers walk off the job after failed last minute talks. Smelters on the East Coast and Midwest joined a nationwide strike led by the Independent International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers. Picket lines formed with no violence reported as Kennecott properties faced a potential shutdown. Government mediation efforts in Washington aimed to avert a broader, nation wide metals strike.
Italian American Association members and their families attended the club’s annual Summer Picnic at Sekerak’s Grove. The family dinner featured beef, roast corn, sandwiches, cold cuts and beverages served by a committee. Guards and horseshoes provided entertainment while children played games.
George D Gnisl chairs Senate Tinajen committee as decision on corporation excess profits levies nears. House proposed 8,200,000,000 tax rise faces changes. committee tentatively cuts 498,000,000 from personal income tax. Members expect action this afternoon with funds to be allocated to the tax plan.
Transfer of the Cohen Auto Supply branch from 11 7 South Center Street to 48 West Main Street was completed yesterday using four trucks from the Fire Department. The outlet now occupies the former furniture store premises, doubling as a larger stock and parts center with improved delivery plans. The five year lease on the South Center Street location runs to April 1952, with no disposition decisions yet made for the old site.
The Senita Judiciary committee approved the nomination of Gov. Luthier Ws Youngdahl of Minnesota to be a federal judge in the District of Columbia. Youngdahl, a three term Republican governor, was named by President Truman to succeed the late Judge T. Alan Goltris. The nomination had the approval of both Minnesota senators Humphrey and Thye.
The Associated Press reports heavy Allied air assaults aimed at cutting Communist supply routes. Gen Ridgway toured Korea to push ceasefire talks and return to Tokyo. Red charges accuse U.S. and ally planes of raids near Kaesong, with UN denial and calls for resumption of negotiations.
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