Roadway crash blocks city street during cleanup work
A damaged OCR fragment reports a traffic incident on a city street involving a vehicle and injuries. The brief mentions road blockage and cleanup, with unclear specifics about location and people.
03 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1951
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment reports a traffic incident on a city street involving a vehicle and injuries. The brief mentions road blockage and cleanup, with unclear specifics about location and people.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a person named Sam and an address or location with unclear context. The readable words point to a potential alert or notice but lack concrete actions, dates, or stakes to clarify.
Communist negotiators propose neutral behind-the-lines inspections and a complete freeze on troops and arms in Korea, a major concession seen as paving the way toward a possible armistice. Allied staff push for details as Panmunjom talks continue amid high tensions and questions about enforcement and verification.
Philadelphia December 2 The Pennsylvania Railroad will spend about 60 million dollars for 10 electric locomotives to power 5 000 freight cars and 612 million for new freight cars or revival of equipment. The program includes 1 188 diesels and 26 800 new freight cars purchased since World War II. Altoona works will build 4 000 freight cars at 29 390 000 dollars with orders for 3 600 cars and 1 000 hoppers plus 80 covered hoppers and 200 flat cars. Builders include American Locomotive Baldwin General Motors Electro Motive and Fairbanks Morse.
Harrisburg Dec senate leaders moved to cut 447 million from spending and raise 6100 million in new taxes to break the General Assembly tax deadlock. An advanced caucus outlined a plan to trim civil defense funds and department administration costs while pursuing tax hikes and targeted appropriations reductions.
Erie fire officials battled smoke at the Rictor Motor Co building for over two hours on Sunday night. Fire Chief Lawrence Scully and two firefighters were overcome but survived. Estimated damage totals reach about 9 000 with potential loss of 100 000 stock. building damage about 4 000 and contents 5 000. Water damage extended to the first and second floors. The blaze' origin near a hot water tank remains undetermined.
State Police report seven people injured in two weekend crashes in the Corry area. Mrs. Larence Belman, 22, was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after a car driven by her husband skidded on Route 8 and hit a guard rail north of Wattisburg. John Bekman, 40, and his wife suffered bruises and burns. Bekman was driving and the crash occurred on ice. Vehicle damage estimated at 300 dollars. Four people injured in a car truck collision south of Tinton City near Theville Gorners on Saturday. Lena Beuhas, 31, her 11-year-old son John, Peter Costello, 27, of Erie, and Ernest Williams, 46, of Guys Mills were treated at Union City hospital. Williams drove a truck and apparently pulled in front of the car driven by John Bednar, 22, of ?ficers. All injured taken to Union City hospital. Investigation ongoing to determine if charges will be filed.
A head on collision near Garland left six people injured including Rev Frederick Miller pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Warren and his wife and son. Miller underwent surgery for internal injuries while Mrs Miller and their son head injuries were reported as fair. Kreider family from an El Fire Department vehicle also sustained multiple injuries and were admitted to Warren General Hospital where their son suffered facial and leg bruises.
Police investigated a theft of 496 from the Amuriga Legion Club. Chief Harley Drake said the building was accessible to members with keys and an intruder pried a door to Frew’s room, taking bar receipts and a dresser drawer money. Investigators checked residents and recent expenditures but found no definite leads.
Smoke awakened six year old Danny Thompson who alerted his mother and led to the Clymer fire department's arrival. Firefighters crawled through thick fumes to reach the blaze, confined mainly to partitions and a studio couch. Loss estimated between 500 and 1000 dollars, insured. family staying with George Christensen during repairs.
The Corry Road of Education will hold its annual reorganizational meeting at the Public Library tonight at o'clock. Three new members elected in November will be seated: D Armour Hillstrom F Bettes and Robert Ott Jr replacing B W Feld U E Graham and Clarence Wallace. Committees will be named by the director elect. Nelson Dolsen and Onda face actions tied to press sedition charges in Western Pennsylvania.
Laura L. Kelly, 34, of Perulack, was struck by a car while walking along a road near East Waterford in Dauphin County and died yesterday. The incident occurred late yesterday afternoon and authorities investigated the crash.
Spartansburg driver facing two charges after a near collision on East Columbus Avenue. Warrant issued for Pinko of Spartansbave for reckless driving and failure to stop. Donavan cited for failing to stop at a stop sign. damage estimated at 700 dollars in a third crash when a car hit a utility pole and was struck by another vehicle resulting in further damage.
A Jamestown man Helmar Larson 41 is charged with first degree assault after an all night gun battle with police. His wife and two children fled as Larson fired five shots and broke into the Badgely home before retreating. Officers Ingeman and Sandquist restrained him while another suspect was captured unarmed.
Associated Press reports from Washington that defense mobilization may cause shortages in consumer goods like automobiles and refrigerators. Charles Wilson and aide Charles Suuiffacher spoke in Key West outlining wartime production targets and the shift to dual civilian military output while urging sacrifices and unity.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower received flattery from House Republicans over presidential timber while offering no clear decision on availability. Rep. Cole disclosed a Republican poll showing Taft leading Eisenhower, and Eisenhower thanked Cole for endorsing work on NATO and resisting Communism. Some supporters urge an early public statement. others argue he can win the nomination without naming himself.
A B 29 from Lowry Air Base crashed in a upscale Denver neighborhood today, killing all members of Hephene's crew. Denver police radio dispatcher reported the incident occurred shortly after takeoff, with several causes under investigation.
Knox, December 3. Charles Black, 32, of Knox, struck by a shot fired at the hunting opening, received a facial wound and was taken to Rae Summit Hospital in critical condition. Police traced the shooter to route between Kane and Murjenville after the incident.
The first day of deer season produced several notable kills near Spry Creek and Turner Hill. Owen Taylor reported a 12 point buck weighing 190 pounds, Ted Wawrejko and Richard Dyckes harvested a 10 point and a six pointer, both at local locker plants. Andrew Johnson and another hunter noted early buck activity around Piceldimll BIN area.
Cairo reports say interior ministry cancelled the Egyptian residence visa of Fred Zusy AP chief in Cairo on grounds of bad faith in reporting. The passport division official noted he must leave Egypt by Friday under Interior Minister Fousd Seng El Din. No further details given.
United States officials vow immediate action to free four crewmen aboard a missing U S Air Force plane once reported over Hungary. Budapest confirms the missing crew from November 19, while Tass and Moscow allege the craft carried equipment to aid spies and saboteurs behind the Iron Curtain.
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