20 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary note mentions farm feed, quantities and a 3120 on farm, unclear context or action. No clear date or named entities available for a full summary.
A fragmented notice references a local meeting at the City Center on Bed Ng Street with partial details. No names or dates are readable, but the fragment indicates an event or gathering related to civic space.
Readable fragments describe a sale action with references to value seven thousand seven hundred fifty and a location near a lake or south area. Details are incomplete but indicate a public or local sale listing with involved parties and venue.
A damaged OCR notice describes a farm auction in April featuring 82 heated items and 20 registered shive items, plus 2 Ayrshire grade cows, a 150 gallon brood barrel, barrels, pails, and hot water tools. Names like Bob Leouten appear in fragments alongside locations and event references.
Senate discussion centers on Connally proposal to notify Congress of any GI transfers to Europe. Taft, Ohio Republican leader, opposes, arguing it infringes congressional power to approve troop deployments. Testimony set from multiple groups as lawmakers seek new limits on wartime funding and authority.
The Air Force announced a new policy delaying recall of notional volunteer reserves while extending processing for those already en route. About 60,000 voluntary reserve specialists and 20,000 others were affected, with involuntary recall suspended and existing recall orders to be reassessed.
A truck left a steep embankment in Franklin and plunged into French Creek killing Maurice Albough, 26, of Bradford. Firemen were trapped in the water during a rescue. one fireman injured. The 75-foot plunge also toppled a fireboat and caused extensive damage. The truck belonged to Daniels Motor Express of Warren, Ohio.
Washington reports the Petroleum Administration for Defense changed its plan to reduce tetraethyl lead in gasoline. It will allocate different chemical additives instead, aiming for flexible conservation without harming octane performance.
Corry residents face 10 to 50 cent monthly increases as Blue Cross raises hospital reimbursement costs. Abraham Oxerhoff of the Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh cites higher payments to member hospitals under a new payment method. The change, effective February 1, adjusts private room allowances and prompts disputes over differing costs between hospitals and the insurer.
Burglars broke into the Christensen residence at West Main street Clymer Cambria county in a 11 30 p m attempt to steal a 8 calibre Army type pistol a wristwatch a cash box and food. They fled after being surprised by the homeowners leaving behind a weapon and other items. Authorities trace two leads while checking ownership of the gun and reviewing car keys and the Christensen auto.
The United Nations group begins daily meetings to seek a diplomatic way to end foreign troop presence in Korea. Nasrollah Entezam leads the Good Offices Committee as Sweden's Sven Grafstrom and other members explore contact with Peiping and possible proposals while China rejects terms demanding troop withdrawal and seat in the UN.
Washington reports a debate over a new wage ceiling as Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston faces labor leaders resisting the plan. The Wage Stabilization Board saw three labor members resign in protest while unions press for a fair mobilization program and oppose giving big business the reins.
Registration opens tonight at Hatch School for local residents to enroll in night classes including auto mechanics blueprint reading drafting machine shop practice and woodworking A 85 fee is charged but refundable if 75 percent of losses are restored through attendance Displays at the Pennsylvania Electric Co office on North Center Street show hopeful enrollees and course details James Harper coordinator notes the offerings target released skills and job readiness
Associated Press reports three Long Island University players were charged in a scheme to fix games at Madison Square Garden. Adolph Bigos LeRoy Smith Sherman White admitted taking bribes to shave position names and set betting evens, with more LIU and GONY players implicated.
Government charges New Jersey packing firm Ben Grimstein and Sons Co Hoboken and associates with conspiracy to defraud the Army by delivering inferior meats. Indictments allege payments to inspectors to obtain Army approvals for large quantities of improper meat.
Paris dispatch reports Andrée Gide, celebrated as France’s leading literary figure, died of pneumonia at night. The author of more than 50 books sparked controversy with themes on morality and immorality, challenging 20th century norms.
The council approved a ban on parking for 24 hours in the city, with exemptions for weekends. Several members cited traffic hazards and plowing difficulties as the ban was discussed, and no immediate enforcement details were provided.
Washington reports the United States weighing a three nation defense pact with Australia and New Zealand as a potential option. Dulles notes talks on regional security and a broader anti communist framework. Officials cite planning for a trilateral arrangement as a way to deter communist expansion in the Pacific.
In Harrisburg on February 2, the Senate rejected Maize for a cabinet post as Democrats blocked confirmation despite Republican support. The vote to confirm Maize failed 15 to 9, short of the required two thirds, while Republicans pressed to move on to other nominations including forestry and waters secretary and attorney general nomination debates continued.
The Duchess of Windsor is at Harkness Pavilion of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for a routine checkup, described as ordinary. She and the Duke canceled a West Indies trip due to her condition and are based at Waldorf Towers.
Allied forces press the central front as planes and guns pound enemy positions. The push signals resumed initiative but does not confirm a new drive across the 38th parallel.
Army physicals scheduled across March in multiple cities. A provisional 508 men expected to undergo pre induction examinations at Garry Post Officer building and various locations including Meadville Erie Crawford Mercer Warren and other districts.
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