10 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1951
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment mentions a single fly and a 1000 alko event. Details are unclear, with names and places missing. The readable bits reference ownership and loneers, but no verifiable actions or outcomes are evident.
The readable text references land, deeds, and a notices process with names such as Robert, Brow, and Pauley aberton, and mentions terms like deed, heirs, and undebtsted. It appears as a garbled legal notice within a county record, noting obligations and transfer actions without clear dates or complete details.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged against a land war with Russia warning it could bring catastrophe. In a radio address he called for strengthening naval and air power over committing ground troops abroad. Congress weighs Europe troop plans as hearings open next week and sentiment splits along party lines.
The Wage Stabilization Board chaired by Cyrus Ching struggles to craft an overall wage policy replacing the January freeze. Uncertain timing hints the plan may not be ready until late next week, with Ching resuming duties after a leave and possible successors discussed for the administrative director post.
Atlantic Refining Co takes an 80 day option to purchase the Corry Memorial Hospital property at West Smith and North Center, with a possible plan to raze the hospital and convert the site to a service station or rental property. The zoning ordinance currently bans filling stations in the residential district, and a public hearing will be held if an appeal is needed. The option expires March 15.
Babson argues only drastic curbs can halt inflation citing soaring prices since 1950 and after Korea. He notes that a dollar buys far less now, with cars, food, clothing, and rents up sharply and the Air Force reporting budget erosion from dollar decline. He blames wage raises and management price setting for the slide.
A Rochester blaze on February 10 swept eight downtown buildings on Main Street between State and Front near East Main. Fire Chief John A. Slattery estimated $150,000 in damage as nine firefighters were hospitalized from extreme cold, smoke, and exhaustion. Ground-floor shops included four eateries, a shoe store, a drug store, and a jewelry shop. Traffic was diverted for seven hours, delaying hundreds.
Newark report notes two New Jersey officials accuse the Pennsylvania Railroad of criminal negligence over the Tiessay wreck. Middlesex County Assistant Prosecutor Alexander Eber says he will seek an indictment for criminal negligence tied to the Woodbridge derailment and the associated Brookers which...
The burgess Walter Roye announced Columbia faces a dire emergency as a massive ice jam blocked the Susquehanna river waterworks. Fifty families evacuated as water shortages mounted and civil defense and Red Cross aid were sought. Engineers called the jam the worst seen, with river flow below normal downstream while above Columbia ice jammed.
The Columbius mill of the Meyer Ink Milling Go is sold to Mr and Mrs Walter E Deutschlander of Lancaster Pennsylvania from Mr and Mrs Roy Grayink Rue Button and Harry Koerselman of Clymer. The new owners will take over operations next Monday. The sale includes all real property equipment and delivery truck. Present employees Pete Christensen Richard Sanders and Glenn Rugns will remain. The former owners will continue to service Wattstore and the Columbus district. Deutschlander plans to move his family to Columbus soon.
In Jefferson Pennsylvania a series of gas explosions from 12 inch Equitable Gas caused extensive damage to six homes and the Baptist parsonage. Two people died and six were injured, including a 21 month old child. Revere Gas Co shut domestic gas, lines down, and telephone service failed as responders evacuated residents.
Allied forces push north in Korea seize three prizes around Seoul and Inchon amid a daylong offensive. U.S. Fifth Air Force jets clash with MiGs as B-29s plaster targets near Pyongyang. Ground forces reach Yonchon and Yonhyun, with three Chinese held in the day’s advances.
The Defense Department plan to draft 18 year olds cleared an initial House subcommittee and heads to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Supporters say it strengthens long term manpower while opponents cite parental and educator concerns. The bill also allows enlisting up to 125000 aliens over five years as a supplement to conscription. Continued on Page Two.
Federal Trade Commission rules aim to curb hidden charges in auto sales and require itemized delivered price including accessories and financing terms. Effective in 30 days, the regulations target misrepresentation of future costs and prohibit signing blank contracts, forcing insurers to offer alternatives if equivalent coverage exists.
Frigid readings ply the town as North Corry pumping station logs show temperatures around zero to five degrees. Residents report bitter cold, with Mary Winter noting a cold snap relief promised tonight and new storms forecast for the area.
Four farmers have applied to rear up to 500 pheasants each under a Game Commission plan. Participants receive 1 per live bird at 12 weeks, plus feed and holding space provided. An extra incentive of 19 cents per bird is offered by the local Gun Club in the first year.
Britain's health ministry reported the week ending February 31 shows 1,269 influenza deaths in urban areas, a rise of 30 from the prior week. The report cites a population of about 20 million and notes spread in crowded sections of Livernoul and Birkenheat.
Two gunmen robbed the Rosemont Branch of Banque Nationale in Montreal for four thousand dollars yesterday. They then assaulted two women customers before attempting to flee with an additional eight thousand. Police launched a manhunt and pursued several leads in the aftermath of the brazen daytime robbery.
Police investigate two separate vehicle crashes in the area today. Involving a driver named Robert Dynan aged 17 and William Walker aged 41, the incidents left several cars damaged and roadways hindered along Route and Babith Street.
A faulty oil circuit breaker cut power at Little Cooley causing a three hour delay. Power restored by 8 pm and Townville won the varsity game 45 to 81 after tickets were resold. Junior High game postponed. town services used an oil lamp during the outage.
An Associated Press report from Los Angeles notes Elroy Manufacturing and Procyop Gam officials say there is no noticeable shortage of soap materials or edible fats. They report adequate supplies of tal oils, soybean oil, and cottonseed oil, with no need for housewives to hoard soap or fats.
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