08 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1951
Page
1
Local report notes Hoifors establishing an audition herd in AAT with Therma Mik ster on. Ford harvester for ji ton 19 De referenced in industry notes and guidance, detailing equipment and timing for the project.
Fragmentary OCR item notes a 16 foot item and a tractor or trolley reference tied to a location or person initials including Tt M. The readable text is inconsistent and lacks clear event details or outcomes.
A fragmented report notes a British patient with a rare blood disorder prompting doctors to discuss treatment ethics. Officials consider new guidelines as researchers study outcomes and risks. The piece highlights the impact on patient care and policy.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions fire grant and extortion suspects around a rub and collar incident. No clear names, dates, places, or outcomes are readable.
Fragmentary OCR line hints at a sale item with pricing unclear and contact hinted by a phone number. No clear event or entities other than generic sale terms.
A fragmented OCR sample shows partial phrases about vehicles and permits. The readable items are sparse, with no clear event, date, or named entities to anchor a proper news summary.
The nine day nationwide railroad walkout nears end with Army orders to dismiss noncompliant workers by 4 p m today and wage boosts for those idle since September. Chicago remains a major center, with Crews on three rail lines in Cleveland idle and Chicago still about one month behind normal operations as 85 percent of freight activity is paralyzed.
President Truman orders Army action to ensure full operation of railroads amid a nationwide walkout by striking workers. Secretary of the Army Page to issue a later statement as mediation efforts continue in Washington. Some unions show movement toward return to work while rail hubs report ongoing outages.
U S tanks and howitzers shelled Seoul, supporting the western offensive around the Han River. Puerto Rican troops captured Mangyong Hill overlooking Seoul as Chinese forces reportedly withdrew. The Eighth Army warned of hard campaigning ahead while noting mounting Allied gains and battlefield casualties.
The Veterans Administration announces a second special NSLI dividend totaling 685 million dollars for ex servicemen with active policies from 1948 to 1981. Checks mail in April with amounts based on policy type value duration and insured age. About 1,400 WWII veterans in the Corry district expected to receive disbursements, though many likely dropped policies after release from service.
Last night brought strong north winds across Carry making buildings feel colder than actual thermometer readings. Officials report a low near two degrees above zero, with earlier winter lows around ten degrees below.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company ordered industrial plants in the city to conserve natural gas and limit heating use due to dwindling reserves. Affected facilities include Corey Jamestown Mfg Corp, Metnnes Steel Co, Aero Supply Mfg Co, Ajax Tron Works, and Raymond Mfg Co, with Jamestown, Warren, and Erie regions hit systemwide. Noble of the local office called the situation the most serious this winter.
Winds intensify the storm as snow drifts close rural lanes yet plows work through the night. Cory district crews battle closures with help from graders and cindering efforts to keep main routes passable. Local roads remain hazardous due to ice from yesterday.
The government plans to cut basic metals used in automobiles, stores, and home appliances by 25 to 40 percent starting April 1 to conserve steel, copper, and aluminum for defense. Officials noted the drop in production may be smaller than the cut in metal usage, depending on substitutions and conservation efforts such as plastics.
A Missouri Pacific Sunshine Special diesel locomotive and ten cars derailed at Glen Park, 24 miles south of St. Louis, around 10 am today. All cars remained upright and one person in a dining car was reported injured. The railroad cited a wheel slip as the derailment cause.
Rail embargo lifts slow parcel flow across many states east of the Mississippi as shipping evaporates. The Corry’s Fest Oli and the Bre and Penheylania Railroad offices report orders to curb shipments while the Railway Express bans remain in effect. Bulk mail and two-pound air parcels face limits. local post offices accept only certain classes as crews seek alternative routes.
Separate inquiries into the cause of a third major rail disaster in the New York metropolitan area were under way. Victims fought for life as investigations by the Interstate Commerce Commission and Middlesex County prosecutors examined speed, sabotage, and equipment issues in the derailment that killed 43 aboard the Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train near a trestle.
Four foreign ministers meet to decide if a new Soviet push to outlaw weapons will curb U.S. and Western armaments. Acheson says a Western force under Eisenhower could heighten tensions, as Moscow seeks to frame the issue before any concrete disarmament agreements emerge. The Western bloc expects only strategic postures and more power display rather than slowing the arms race.
William W. Remington, convicted of perjury and branded with Communism by a federal jury, faced a possible maximum five year prison term and a $2000 fine. The 63 year old former government economist heard the verdict from seven women and five men, awaiting sentencing as officials prepared the afternoon proceeding.
The Lumber Dealers Association of Western Pennsylvania called for an equitable quota system to prevent a black market in building materials. Delegates urged an appeal to wholesalers to push manufacturers toward prompt consideration of a fair quota, aiming to stabilize supplies and prices.
The Office of Price Stabilization announced a temporary price reset plan affecting numerous goods. Officials said the move aims to curb inflation and ease consumer costs, with expectations for a gradual return to market levels by late June.
Associated Press reports Pace and Clark visiting Camp Atterbury where a 20 mile jeep march and tough weather tested troops. General Clark and General Pace observed training as winds reached near freezing levels and cadets endured coughing ice and mud.
A Washington report notes Congress faced pressure to cut the budget amid claims of lawmakers failing to curb spending. The piece cites a press report claiming some members warned they would use power to defend appropriations, while others suggested restraint was necessary to rein in costs.
In Erie County Court a Columbus youth was fined 12.50 with costs totaling 62 dollars after a disorderly conduct case. The defendant, cited on an unlawful basis, faced sentencing by the magistrate and was ordered to pay the full amount.
A New York report based on recent census figures finds Corry Pennsylvania offers higher housing density and better living accommodations than most areas. Corry shows 2595 dwellings and 386 per 1000 people, with a 23.4 percent rise since the last census, aided by government loans and veteran home programs.
Four people died and ten were injured when a bus and a trailer truck collided on the Pennsylvania Turnpike east of Willow Fall. The bus veered into the oncoming truck rail, crushing into the parkway divider. Among the dead were three women and one man identified as Myron Bowe from Fulton County. The injured were taken to Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg. State Police said two women died instantly and a third died later at the medical center.
A historic ship building program cleared by the Senate and House, with key details on submarine construction and fleet expansion. The measure faces committee review and potential signature depending on fall sessions and ongoing budget considerations.
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