12 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1951
Page
1
A fragmented 1950s-era snippet mentions siting or seating related items and gear for Albany or Alabama teams, with unclear phrasing. The readable fragment implies a placeholder event or equipment list but lacks concrete details to identify people, places, or outcomes.
A fragment mentions Tot, ell lo Ancoin, and itl Bs alreel with domes pun. The readable text lists names and places in a cryptic room description. No clear events or dates emerge from the OCR snippet.
A fragmentary OCR note lists an address and stray words, lacking clear events or entities. The readable portion centers on a street address in an urban area with disconnected tokens. No person or organization is identifiable.
A damaged OCR item notes a sale event at a local farm with a single stallion, some livestock details, a barn, and an owner. The readable text mentions a 1000 unit price and a 3d or third item, with timing implied as on time.
In Augusta, election activity and candidate names appear with partial details. The fragment notes survey, polling, and local figures including Rab and William among others, reflecting a 20th century newspaper style brief on political events.
Associated Press reports on February 12 that the great debate drew 70,000 listeners as senators discussed U S military plans. Dewey defended a limited ground force while opposing Hoover and Taft on Europe and Americas defense. He said the question of American troop deployments remains for experts, not Congress, and warned against relying on only two of three military branches. The discussion continues as Capitol Hill awaits further testimony from top defense leaders.
Pittsburgh February 12 The case of an assistant district attorney accused of leftist leanings is in the hands of Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices. Attorney General Charles J Marvellosti asked the court to overrule Allegheny County Court Judge Samuel A Welk s decision to prohibit further proceedings. Margioth charged assistant district attorney Marjorie Hanson Matson with leftist associations who denied the charge. Margioth announced he would hold a separate hearing as Welss stopped it with Sendai.
An unusual warm spell broke a frost pattern as gas restrictions eased and temperatures swung from 15 below to 44 degrees. Snow melted into slush and highways remained treacherous with water pools on roads, especially on the south side hillside areas. forecasters expect highs in the upper 40s this afternoon.
Harrisburg reports a push to drop the death penalty for sabotage from civil defense law as the House prepares a vote this week. Labor leaders protest the provision amid Senate stalemate over Governor Fine’s cabinet and attorney general nomination.
Washington report notes Michael DiSalle, price director, predicting the general price level will rise five to six percent or more before mid summer. He expects stability by June or July and warns of continued labor pressure on wage controls amid stalled rationing plans. The Wage Stabilization Board prepares a wage formula as labor, industry, and public members debate prospects.
Four major meat packers including Swift Armour and Cudahy agreed to a wage increase of one cent per hour pending Wage Stabilization Board approval. UPWA and Amalgamated Meat Cutters involved. four firms, fourth not included. Labor groups poised to strike if the WSB rejects terms.
The first set of twins born at Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Arthur Black of East Columbus Avenues this afternoon produced two baby boys. David Gerard and Donald Bynast weigh eleven pounds three and a half ounces combined, with individual weights not specified.
City officials address a claimed loophole in Corry’s two year residential zoning ordinance as Atlantic company seeks a hospital site transit. Zoning Board may review an appeal though no formal action from the company has been received. Residents warn the proposal could test the measure first time since its April 1989 passage.
A city building permit allows a complete front remodel of Pauls Men's Wear in North Center. Owner Paul Meerdink announced plans for a two tone Carrara glass border with six new display windows and a recessed single pane window near the doorway. A large mirror will be added on the south entrance side to enhance display use. The Carrara glass work is contracted to Brie Window Glass Co with carpentry by John Rickers firm. Work starts this week and should finish before Easter.
Heavy avalanches strike Avalanches region near Lovartia and Tschamutta in southern and eastern Switzerland. Four persons reported dead with several buried under debris, many villagers evacuated as rescuers sweep the damaged areas. The crash of weather and snow conditions prompted army orders and ongoing relief operations.
The Corry area joined statewide air raid drills with four observers stationed at the Hotel Cony. Robert Bracken, chair of the observers group, said at least 4 aircraft passed over Corry on both Saturday and Sunday. State officials urged seriousness, noting 67 counties were reviewed for strengths and weaknesses. Between 1,000 and 4,000 civil defense workers took part in tests conducted by the Air Force.
A mill fire at Elgin was averted when a prompt discovery prevented serious damage this morning. Mrs. Clarence McCray spotted the fire, summoned her husband Clinton Palmer and Walter Tagaiswin, who flooded flames with a chemical. Firefighters arrived and worked to contain the blaze. damage estimate was not yet available.
The Pittsburgh district office of the Economic Stabilization Agency today ordered an investigation into wholesale meat prices amid complaints that retailers have raised prices despite the government's price leveling order. More investigators are being assigned as complaints mount.
Residents and protest groups push for warning lights at a cross intersection near Jeffers Township as PUC orders hearings. Local officials in Columbus and school boards seek to protect pedestrians and motorists with new signals while residents demand safer traffic management before the crossing.
Prime Minister Nehru tells parliament India will remain friendly to the United States despite policy tensions over Korea. He defends nonalignment while urging cautious diplomacy and expresses slim hope for settlement through negotiations after endorsing the US resolution branding Communist China an aggressor. He cites criticism at home and abroad and appeals for grain aid.
A controversial local draftboard decision upheld a ruling amid rising anger from spouses, with five board members presiding. The Army induction process faces new scrutiny as two selectees appeal the outcome, drawing public protest and questions about marital status and service equity.
Chinese and Korean Reds drove a deep wedge into Allied lines in central Korea as the main push aimed to break the 150 mile front. Reports say divisions massed near Seoul and Hoengsong threaten a collapse of key sector while Allied columns attempt counter thrusts toward Wangyang and Hoengsong to stem the advance.
Fievnultiye reports volunteer solicitors for Sted Gruss fund drive start by February and continue. Ward captains named: Mrs. Don Williams First Ward, Mrs. John Iren Seoul, Mrs. Leslie Wells Third Ward, Mrs. Camden Ruffner Fourth Ward. Elks Male Chorus offers to stage a Red Cross benefit if a sponsor is found. sponsorship includes tickets and hall arrangements for a concert expected to raise funds.
Nova Scotia reports blame on Omic for 11 year old Evelyn Balliay’s death in Le Granville. The child was found in her bedroom after apparently imitating a captive scene from a grim book. Authorities say such material should be banned, following a 1484 verdict.
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