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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1952
Page
4
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A British survey party in Antarctica was fired upon by Argentine forces, prompting withdrawal and London protests. Britain plans to send a gunboat while disputing nations including Argentina, Britain, Norway, France, Australia, and New Zealand vie over claims. The World Court offer to adjudicate has been rejected by Argentina and Chile. The UN has not acted, warning that further hostilities could threaten regional peace.
A reader challenge asks about a federal agency regulating broadcasting. Odessa port lies on the Black Sea. Bas relief figures are raised. The moonlit ligh alphabet letters respond vertically. Hamlet line speaker refers to apparel proclaiming the man. Lincoln penny shows single necktie. The silver boundary between US and Mexico is the Rio Grande. May has the most letters. Quote about foul deeds from a famous author.
Local whispers tell of brick hurled through a second floor apartment window during taxi strikes in Erie. Reports cite a longstanding local feud leading to verbal clashes at the VPW Club and a near-brawl quelled by cooler heads. Sgt. Richard A. Daniels is assigned to Robins Air Force Base. Parents seek better schooling amid harsh classroom antics at a rival school. Citizens receive cash appeal notices from a Chicago organization under scrutiny. Dale Waterhouse moves from Corry to a Reading bakery. A new daily Streets Dept record aims to track project progress and efficiency. Robert Mourer nears Navy Reserve entry after passing entrance exams. A local biker adds a wave to his home permanent.
The community records various relocations and plans including the Western Uniose office moving to North Center Street, Cory Savings and Loan taking over Spring site, Dallas Smiley’s family moving from Spring Street, the Gillette farm home nearing completion on Spencer Hill, and Frank Amoroso reporting to Parris Island in March. Also mentions a sensational NY Sunday News Shooting piece, Behrend Center student manager selection, Elks club 50th anniversary photos, and local police/medical news with a few personal anecdotes.
Twenty years ago the Corry city council discussed limiting out of city calls by the fire department. City solicitor Blaine Kincaid, Property Director Leo Mulderick, and Safety Director Stanley H. Nichols were named to survey feasibility. First reports on the American Legion employment campaign noted idle city workers receiving work. The Legion post plans to organize efforts to obtain as many jobs as possible for residents. Residents observed a gasoline electric car test on the Renovo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. If practical, the car could replace existing trains on these lines. Charles Reed died at his son’s East Congress Street home after moving to Corry two months ago. C. B. Weeks Jr. opened an architect’s office at his Essex Street home after experiences in Florida, Pittsburgh, and Chicago.
Last rites were held for Mrs Katherine Alexander at St Thomas Church at 9:20 this morning with Rev Francis J Graves celebrating. Bearers included Fred Hennan Frank Burkhart L Graham Don Kincaid Edward Hopkins and Charles P F Keating. Temporary interment followed in the church crypt with attendees from away listed.
In a continued Page One reflection, Babson argues exposures have made racketeers cautious while public indulges more gambling liquor and sex. He urges a religious revival backed by Commander Wheen and laments declining church attendance and schooling. He condemns excessive sports focus and critiques minimum wage and inflation arguments as fueling economic tension.
The passage argues that bold military actions and heavy spending by the United States and allies risk a global economic crash. It warns of unemployment, lower wages, and social upheaval, while suggesting collapse could somehow redeem souls and yield long term prosperity after a Communist takeover is feared.
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