20 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary report notes a local event or list involving Irish figures and harbor sites, with unclear details and names partly unreadable. The readable portion mentions Irish value or value at sea, plus a reference to a harbor area and a time placeholder.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a wills record affecting a street name. Readable elements mention a parcel or street when a will ends or directs inheritance. No clear dates, persons, or organizations are identifiable from the fragment.
Washington officials doubted a New Year strike could be avoided as talks opened with CIO President Murray and steel firms. Murray warned a midnight December 31 strike, opposed by labor leaders and government mediators, while John Lewis signaled support but offered little concrete help.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a 4-2 decision vacated prison sentences for Harry W. Truitt, John F. Allen, Lester Peay, Robert Z. Smith and Charles B. Tarpley, arrested after a March 14 1950 street riot outside a New Kensington clothing store. The majority ruled admission of testimony on alleged Communist sympathies improper.
Greece secured a United Nations Security Council seat amid a long deadlock, defeating Russia in a tense December ballot. The General Assembly required two thirds of members present and voting, marking history as the longest deadlock in UN elections.
Freight wreck blocks the line near Kane delaying No 581 seven hours as a 4 car general merchandise train from Barr to Renovo derailed a main track section. Seventy two cars loaded two empty. passenger service bypassed on a siding. Three buses moved travelers to Kane Warren Cory and Brie. mail and express delayed for local distribution.
Board notes show hospital treated 288 patients in October, 245 in November with 117 service days and an average daily census of 39. Thirty births and four deaths occurred while surgery included 23 major and 41 minor operations. The meeting acknowledged three gifts: 300 from the Nurses' Alumnae Association fulfilling a 60 pledge, 500 from the city, and a fracture table from the Corry Moose Club. Directors present were Brundage, Elston, Hawkins, Holden, Olt, Pain, Rainesmo, Slattery and Youve.
In Korea on December 20 General James A. Van Fleet vowed the Eighth Army would receive the best Christmas and New Year rations yet served. The menu lists shrimp cocktail, tomato juice, coffee, olives, roast turkey with sage dressing, mashed and sweet potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce, rolls and butter, fruit cake, mince pie, pumpkin pie and mixed nuts, with no seconds restrictions.
Associated Press reports in Harrisburg that House Republicans expect a move to adjourn as the plan to reduce Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation from 34 to 30 advances. Speaker Herbert P. Sergi-Eiky predicts Senate approval and a vote tomorrow, marking the end of the longest legislative session in state history.
County Assemblymen vote for the loyalty bill with Erie county’s four representatives joining in yes. The House GOP agrees to back a Senate plan to cut three Republican congressional districts while weighing changes in conference. House passes another measure requiring loyalty oaths for all public employees, including teachers, as debates extend into adjournment.
Elks Lodge hosts the annual Kiddies Christmas Party at the Rex Theatre Saturday morning from 9 30 to noon. The event features a full length film Green Grass of Wyoming two comedy shorts and a Santa visit from 9 45 to 10 15. Free candy for attendees and a toy drive in the lobby to aid Salvation Army distributions to needy families before Christmas.
The Columbia River steamer Ermin burned while anchored near Astoria Oregon. Coast Guard relief boats and U S Navy pumps battled the blaze as crew members struggled to abandon ship. Officials counted eight or more missing and two and a half hours after the fire began blue flames lit the vessel’s hull.
The bus driver John G. Samson was charged with driving without due care and attention after a December 4 crash in Chatham that killed 24 and injured many. He was ordered to appear in court on January 7.
A 25 year old Philadelphia soldier named Albert Mickelberg was reported killed in action on July 25 and later listed as a prisoner of war. Defense Department telegram to his mother Sarah Mickelberg confirmed the action, with Mrs Mickelberg awaiting his body and insurance payments already received. She expressed cautious hope that the report is accurate.
A wild winter storm sweeps eastward bringing heavy snow and sleet for three weeks in the northern region. The system plows through Belund Hye and belts the Midwest with dangerous travel conditions from the Plains to the Great Lakes. City streets show deep drifts while persistent winds and subfreezing temperatures trigger warnings for slick roads and commuter hazards.
Senator Moroney proposes a January bill to bar any congressman from meddling in tax cases before the Internal Revenue Bureau. The measure would also curb partisan influence by civil servants, require publication of interventions by lawmakers, and strip pensions from officials. Meanwhile a House Ways and Means probe questioned Henry Grunewald in a closed session regarding ties to IRS officials amid revelations from the bureau scandals.
The United States government rejects Russian accusations as baseless while noting aid to civilians. Officials say the allegation of a $10 million payoff is unfounded and that Congress has approved funds to assist victims, countering Soviet propaganda.
Industry groups push for higher sticker prices on 1952 models under Capehart amendment as automakers argue necessary to maintain safe operating margins. Ford Mercury lines could rise to 314, Studebaker Pacific and Hudson target increases, Kaiser-Frazer and Henry J models also eyed amid government review and official approval processes.
The postal office reported record Christmas mail cancellations with 44 000 processed in one day and 45 000 from last year not likely to be surpassed this season. Daily volume is expected to taper and deliveries outside the city doubtful before Christmas Day.
Washington reports the Defense Department still to verify about 250 names on the Communist supplied list of American prisoners in Korea. Telegrams to next of kin were sent for 2,940 men with 11051 Americans on the missing list. The Pentagon aims to complete checks and dispatch telegrams, though many families face tragedy as names are unverified and families await word from overseas.
Federal judge ordered Nellie J Throckmorton and Anns McHyaine to stop retaliatory actions by cutting heat in a Pittsburgh dwelling. Frank W Potter testified heat was shut off in his family’s apartment and the landlords sought to terminate leases and raise rents above legal maximum.
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