28 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
1
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Senate Armed Services subcommittee reports that excessive gadgets and top level indecision slowed U.S. military aircraft production and hindered air defense development. It urges a full time production czar, overhaul of defense laws, and greater funding for air power to meet potential Russian atomic threats.
Village committee outlined events for the Potato Festival one week away. A daytime bicycle and pee wee parade starts at City Park and moves along Center Street to Fourth Ward playground where the festival occurs. At 8 pm the Potato Blossom Queen will be crowned, with local, state, and livestock queens in attendance, followed by a street dance on West South Street by Slim Shanks orchestra.
In Meveola New York a 47 year old woman Mrs Lilliwti Robust was arraigned on a second degree fraud charge for allegedly swindling more than 250000 from Home loans applications and certificates. Assistant district attorney Philip Hutuewcon said the office is probing a verbal complaint of extortion. The complainant William F H Abel president of Central National Bank Mineola accused Rob ison of obtaining money over four years through loan applications and home improvement certificates. Defense attorney Envy Rock Stern Jr said Abel had served as a director of one of Robisons companies.
The Senate Small Business Committee said none of seven major oil firms had agreed to appear and dispute monopoly charge claims arising from a long suppressed Federal Trade Commission report. The panel weighs hearings or a new report as J Sparkman outlines possible actions. Royal Dutch Shell, Anglo American, and others named in the report face Justice Dept suits seeking damages.
The Pennsylvania Federation of Labor backs ex federal judge Guy K Bard over incumbent Senator Edward Martin in the November election. The group cites Martin s voting record since 1946 as unfavorable to labor, welfare, domestic policy and foreign aid.
Corry schools resume with classes for the 1952 60 term on Tuesday morning at 9. Grades 1 6 and 8 46 begin at 8 55 with higher grades at 9 22. Parochial St Edward’s also opens at 9 with morning registration and placing of students. Teachers include Sisters Mary Dorothy Mary Richard Agnes Matie and Mary Ruth.
The 68th Warisbure Fair hosted a dairy cattle show with Danish judging introducing blue ribbons for top animals in high brackets and red ribbons for lower brackets. Thompson Farms, Fish and Siggsbee, Burke Farm herds won Holisters. Knapp herd Titusville Jerseys. Alber Smith herd and T J Neekers Brown Swiss also placed for ribbons. Heavyweight pulling saw M Ferrick New Bethlehem win first. others included Walter Eckles Marianna and George Nick Waterford among front runners. Races featured Dunton driven by Victor Volo, Rip M of Titusville, and Sandy McArthur of Wattsburg among top finishers. Turnpike and Silver Markie placed in pace events with Purse $40.
A chaotic voter registration scene prompts a Republican inquiry into dubious entries in Corry. Officials report 176 Democratic registrations and 141 Republican registrations with 20 address changes as a surge tests the registration process. The GOP alleges registrars gave inaccurate information and vows checks on addresses and eligibility.
Maj. Gen. Robert W. Grow is assigned to the Army history office one month after a court martial conviction for improperly recording secret information. He received a reprimand and six months suspension. potential dismissal or five-year imprisonment was possible. The Army announced the posting to the Pentagon's office of the chief of military history under Maj. Gen. Orfunda Ware.
Police link a revolver found in Erie to a shooting that killed Hattie Miles John Gardner and four year old Sarah Miles as they waited for a factory to open in December. Raymond Simcox, a prior offender from Westfield, is suspected. investigators seek positive identification while detailing the case. A second item reports Thomas Elford killed by a truck in Pittsburgh Greenfield district.
Meerhoff, 36, of Clymer, sideswiped a car and rammed a fire hydrant on North Center Street. He reportedly fled the scene before authorities cited him for reckless driving as the vehicle, traveling at high speed, struck a tree and caused water jets to spout. He was treated at Carry Memorial Hospital for facial and chest bruises, knee and elbow injuries, and released after x-rays revealed fractures.
Washington oil officials were urged to boost refinery output of kerosene and home heating oil to avert winter shortages along the eastern Seaboard. Deputy Administrator Jed Warren urged converting 31.8 percent of crude to kerosene and home heating oil, versus the 30.8 percent current plan. He warned that 90.6 percent conversion to heating oils could leave supplies 45 million barrels daily short.
The US Air Force and Navy bombers struck supply centers near Pyongyang and along the Chosin and Kojo corridors, destroying plants and rail yards. Officials report 1 572 Communist targets damaged or destroyed in 26 months of war, with 86 fires ignited and many fires put out.
Wilson H. Burlingame 45 of Waterford faces a field tumble after his tank truck ran out of gear on Nast Hill near He mlock School. The vehicle rolled several hundred feet before a highline guy wire struck the cab, causing $100 damage. Burlingame was not hurt. Also noted is the death of Elizabethtown veteran journalist Nall Gaither at 98.
Washington report on Governor Stevenson outlining approach to price controls and federal policy. Woods notes potential moves on lifting controls and investor reactions, with emphasis on economic strategy and political context.
The Soviet Union names Valery Zorin to succeed Malik as Russia’s delegate to the United Nations. Zorin, a veteran Eastern Europe specialist, later becomes deputy foreign minister and has served in Moscow’s foreign service for years.
Five Mercer County Academy students begin a 250 mile river voyage down the Allegheny to set a record. Spokesman George Greenbaum said they would depart two miles below the city and aim to beat a seven day mark set years ago. The crew includes Bob Kelly Harold Cohen Louis Miller and Ed Long with plans to rough it and return home.
A Democratic candidate plans a negative campaign move framing the opponent as a “Me Too” figure. The strategy centers on asserting the rival cannot claim past gains and accuses the GOP of divisions on foreign policy.
The AP reports labor groups swing toward Eisenhower as Stevenson focuses on a campaign strategy of fair attack and anti communist messaging. McCarthyism and foreign policy emerge as pivotal issues while both camps plan large radio and TV spending. Graduates with honors conclude the day in Pittsburgh.
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