13 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1951
Page
1
A terse Erie report notes a close finish with a five point margin and mentions a standout performance by a local sprinter. The article highlights a 1358 meter effort and a strong team showing.
Two young women died when an Erie Railroad express struck their car at the Main Street crossing in Union City at 8 35 PM. Miss Helen Nyberg of Kane and Mrs Crewman of Amboy were identified as victims. Crossing gates were down. driver may have failed to stop amid a snowstorm.
The Associated Press reports new ceilings on Ford and Mercury prices amid stabilization efforts. The order sets caps for lipwoln livesenker ear and extends dealer deadlines from December 29 to December 3, affecting auto dealers and passenger cars across all makes.
In Harrisburg a new snag blocked final approval of a bill ending tax exemptions for certain insurance firms and mutal societies. The House defeated a conference report 83 to 40 delaying compromise and raising questions over tax rates and exemptions. Senate amendments cleared to fund teacher salary boosts amid broader state budget moves.
Corry district endures heavy snowfall with four more inches and temperatures dropping toward zero. City streets slippery while highways report crashes and lengthy travel times as crews clear snow and spread cinders. Temperatures Fall Below Zero Across Northern states with arctic air widening.
Pennsylvania Gas Company aims to bring in a fourth producing gas well on Carter Hill within one or two weeks. Drilling paused at 4300 feet while running a seven thirty pipe on the Hazen Follett farm near existing wells. If successful, this would extend five years of PGO gas production in the district.
In Scranton on December 13Edward Humphrey forty claimed he wanted warmth after entering a taproom and setting off an alarm. Deputy Chief Martin Lahey led him away and Humphrey admitted he would not enter such places. He was charged with intoxication and falsely ringing a fire alarm.
Reported air combat highlights U S Sabre jets engaging MiGs over Sinunju and near Palnyirjom with Allied forces claiming multiple enemy aircraft shot down. One helicopter rescue saved a downed pilot as Fifth Air Force and Eighth Army report ongoing operations against Red forces on multiple fronts.
The National Safety Council reports the United States is nearing 1,000,000 motor vehicle deaths historically counted since 1999. The council notes prior figures are estimates and will not identify the 1,000,000th victim but aims to raise awareness of rising fatalities.
In a UN Assembly committee vote, 28 for 20 against 9 absent, amid U S objections, a plan for a large world development fund was approved. US delegate warned support could not be counted. Western bloc opposed, Russian bloc abstained.
City police report a head on accident on Maple Avenue injuring no one but causing 270 in damage. Drivers are Robert Fleming 37 of 964 North Center Street and Daniel Reynolds 18 of Corry RD. Fleming said he halted for a line of cars. Reynolds did not see the oncoming vehicle and failed to stop on the slippery road.
The French National Assembly votes 377 295 to ratify the Schuman Plan uniting coal and steel industries of six nations. Britain balks, and the bill moves to the Senate for final approval while Premier Rene Pleven defends his government amid party splits.
Col J Floyd Kuhns resigns as deputy adjutant general at Indiantown Gap Pa effective November 40 citing unsatisfactory conditions. The 7200 dollar post and duties are noted with Maj Gen Frank A Weber confirming the resignation and noting remaining duties.
President Truman signals a sweeping anti corruption effort, proposing a special agency to police government operations. He defends firing options, notes investigations into tax scandals, and avoids confirming whether FBI Director Hoover would lead the new body. He promises further details later in the week.
Manila reports 467 dead on Leyte alone from the typhoon and landslides while two storms move north of Leyte. The weather bureau tracks a second storm grazing Luzon coast as the first centers near Manila and the west coast.
Debates at the UN and Western powers remain unable to decide on a council member as Greece and Belarus vie for support. American backing shifts between candidates as Britain and France drift their votes to influence the outcome next week.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports government mediators fly to Musburgh to meet United Steelworkers and U S Steel officials as Murray circles a policy board. He seeks 22 demands to be added to the wage talks and hints at a possible policy shift amid ongoing contract negotiations.
Dec 19 Dario L Anselmis a building contractor is sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for using malls to defraud and obtain money for homes he did not build Judge Rabe F Marsh denies his motion for a new trial.
Allies press for sworn assurances that Allied prisoners will not endure a death march as negotiations continue at Panmunjom. Subcommittee members and UN officials demanded prisoner lists and safe exchanges, citing risks of hunger and coercion if terms are not met. Prisoner exchange talks proceeded amid warnings the Red forces may withhold information.
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