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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1951
Page
1
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Fragmentary notice from Let Estate In County shows an official action related to estate administration. Readable parts indicate a filing or appointment under local probate rules with references to an administrator and potential duties. Details are missing to confirm names, dates, or exact orders.
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WSB withdraws as union refuses settlement and a walkout extends. The board reports little chance of breaking the impasse and states President Truman may appoint a fact finding group to investigate and report back to him.
The four day copper strike drains national output as workers halt mine and smelter activity. Government options include court injunctions or seizure, with the Wage Stabilization Board to report to President Truman. Major producers Kennecott, Amcor, Phelps Dodge, and ASARCO affected.
Two passenger ships the Princess Kathleen and the Prince Robert collided early off Prince Rupert British Columbia. The Kathleen was badly holed, 300 passengers were transferred to the Prince Robert, both vessels limped toward port, no loss of life reported.
New heat wave drives high temperatures across Corry and surrounding areas. Forecasters predict scattered showers later, offering promised relief for farmers and residents amid drought and dry conditions. Strong sun invites caution for outdoor work and travel planning.
Four persons were treated at the Sorry Memorial Hospital yesterday after a Berle mishap. Mrs Melvin Stoddard of Corey and her two year old daughter Shei suffered burns to feet and legs when caustic material spilled from a glass container. They were released after treatment. Donald Higby, eight, son of Mr. and Mrs. Higby of Corry RD, was treated for dog bite on both hands and released. Leonard Ela Sou of Findley Lake was treated late yesterday at 7 45 pm and released.
W. Elder Berbert aged 91 was arrested June 12 on a larceny charge by Francis Edmiston of West Washington steel. Grand jury freed Elder yesterday as state police traced him with his wife and Robert Edmiston towing two old cars on a highway. The charge stemmed from a theft of about 970 while Edmiston slept. Elder could not post 1000 bail and remained in Erie county jail. The case was among two in which bills were returned while in 17 other cases were indicted.
Two motorcyclists died in a early today collision on Route miles south of Butler. State Police identified the victims as Robert W O’Malley, 22, and dos-2p McDonough, 19. O’Malley was a father of a son. McDonough operated the traveling bike. a truck driver from Summerville, Pa, was injured.
Former President Herbert Hoover, addressing an Iowa birthday audience, urged a stronger response than ethics codes to curb intellectual dishonesty and political corruption. He warned that moral decline, not foreign invasion, threatens the nation and urged vigilance against public scandal and tolerance of dishonor.
Kansas City August 20 A youthful businessman shot dead two people including a university professor. Richard H Donaldson a 20 year old laundry operator confessed to the killings saying he was mad at them and disgusted. Two intended victims escaped as his pistols misfired. The dead were Alfredo Orbis Vargas 58 assistant professor and Mrs William Lay 17.
Dr John Kibler was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital this morning with a condition described as serious. The prominent physician suffered a heart attack five days ago and had been at home until this admission.
Washington reports indicate growing support for a single administrator to control foreign aid spending as Senate and House debates hinge on how much will be appropriated. Key lawmakers including Senators Smith McMahon Connally Sparkman Kefauver and Kefauver discuss centralizing power over funds totaling over 37 billion across defense and economic aid programs and the Point Four initiative.
President Truman declared US forces would be stronger than before if fighting in Korea resumes. He voiced support for General Ridgway, citing his actions since cease-fire talks began and were halted by events in Korea. He also addressed the Dubis case and a proposed crackdown by the Federal Reserve Board on no money down ads for consumer appliances.
Police fail to indict Corryite Frank Bell on burglary after Clearfield County grand jury returns no true bill. Three Commonwealth witnesses, including Louis Donahue and Donna Powers, testified about sightings near the Quaker Supermarket and an overnight bag with burglary tools. The case centered on a vanishing suspect and Bell's daughter, Roberta Bell, whose initials matched a traveling bus, with further details continued on page five.
A Bronx couple and a Rockland County youth died in separate early morning traffic crashes on Route 219 near Kane. Leroy Goath Rockland, 17, was crushed in a wreck on the Buffalo Pittsburgh highway. Mr and Mrs Sigmund Greenwalt of Bronx were killed in a head on collision as fog and a curve contributed to the crash. Paul Rutledge, 21, of Howe was hospitalized with chest and hip injuries after riding to work when the Greenwall car struck theirs. A Franklin State Police report notes Kerrady, a passenger, died when the car turned over on a side road five miles from Rockland. Also, a fire at Cresson destroyed Albert Bollard’s hangar and airplanes, caused by a lamp short.
Washington warns new draft legislation under Truman will end deferments for over 300,000 men. Between 150,000 and 200,000 childless married men lose relief, about 160,000 4-Fs likely drafted as standards drop. Minimum draft age falls to 18½, maximum stays 26, under Universal Military Training and Service Act. Reclassification targets displaced permanent residents awaiting citizenship. approximately 9,000 conscientious objectors face essential defense service.
Harrisburg Aug 0 Members of the special House Republican Committee seeking a way out of the state's tax snarl headed home with no solution. They left requests for state agencies to study within days including possible exemptions for professions in any unincorporated business tax and to estimate revenue from a two year system. The unincorporated business tax emerged as the day’s development.
A local committee for Employ the Physically Handicapped was formed yesterday at the Corry Hotel Gory during a noon meeting. The observance, part of National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week, runs the first full week of October with emphasis on hiring handicapped individuals. headed by C. A. Hillstrom, chair. Irwin Merkle, vice chair. Stewart Long, secretary. other members listed include Lawrence Thomas, BT Cherry, Miss Mary Hopkins, Henry Wheeler, Lan Rhines, Theodore Swanson, Veter Onn, Paul Porter, James Babeotke, W. A. Redman, Miss Jute Zepea, SW, Houghton, Rev. Joseph Clair, A. W. Wells, Lawrence Douglas, De G. Bennett and Bernard Burns.
London reports quoted by two newspapers claim Guy Burgess and Donald MacLean are found in Britain, with the Foreign Office denying the tale as unfounded. No evidence of secret documents is shown. officials say the men, once traced to St Malo and Rennes, remain unlocated amid a major international inquiry.
A large crowd attended the fair as warm attendance records were reported. Rip Hanover won the first $400 harness race for Cecil Johnson of Titusville, Scotmite driven by B G Scotlandayns nywrer Mr McKiliten of Butler took second, and Amy Girl and Honey Scott also claimed heats. Grange contests favored Philipsville Union City Wattsburg, with Wattsburg Vocational School winning best show with Make Every Cow Show a Prom. Other victors included Fairview Union Gilby Bainboro CHyard and Albion honorable mention. The event continues through Saturday with livestock parade 4 H club judging and Veterans judging on tap for tomorrow.
Peiping radio in Tokyo charges American aircraft daily breach the Korea Kaesong neutrality area and accuse Ridgway of stalling talks. It claims as many as four US planes flew into the neutral zone in a single day while Ridgway and U N commanders resist reopening investigations.
Mrs. Marcella Marder of Allentown has won the Mrs. Pennsylvania title and will compete in the Mrs. America pageant in Asbury Park, New Jersey, on September 9. The 21 year old mother of one was chosen from nine contestants at the Johnsontown state contest.
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