21 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
1
The readable portion mentions a numeric sequence and an invitation phrase. It suggests a social or organizing note referencing a balance of eight watts and an event or ball, but the text is garbled and names or locations are not clear.
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a time and place for a local gathering or notice. Names and details are unclear, yielding partial references to people and a schedule. The readable core references a post event time in the evening and a venue, with surrounding garbled text.
Lon Rhines, 54, of South Center street, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and battery after a brutal beating of his wife Mary, 60. He was fined 50 dollars, one year in jail suspended, and ordered held for court, with Judge Burton Laubt admonishing him against drinking. Willard Williams, - third district resident, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received a 100 dollar fee plus three months in Erie county jail. Mary Rhines hospitalized 19 days after the incident following a drunken rage. testimony outlined the events for the judge and aided the plea to avoid trial.
A crew of gas well experts capped a new gas well in Renovo, Florida, after a six day battle. Directors Paul Adair and team installed a 400 pound valve amid explosive fumes and cold air, using a power shovel boom while hundreds of bags of concrete anchored the pipeline. Gas continued to pour at the mouth at about 47 million cubic feet per day until capping ended the gusher.
Senate committee votes 12 to 0 in favor of a Universal Military Training measure. Chairman Russell states the bill is workable and safe, aiming to outline cost and structure for nationwide defense. Co-sponsor Kelwiver campaigns in New England while the plan advances to a detailed report this session.
Police captured Thomas Kling aging 45 in Manhattan as he walked from a rooming house. A former associate of Willie Shon, Kling faced charges of armed assault and robbery connected to a $64,000 Sunnyside branch heist in 1950 and illegal possession of pistols. Sutton, tied to Kling, had been an earlier top fugitive and is indicted in the same bank job.
Segus says two more Red jets fell in a 20 minute air battle over North Korea as 27 American Sabre jets fought 20 Migs amid 40 Russian-type aircraft. Kills credited to Lt Allley B Dobbs and Capt Brooks J Killes. Allied losses not disclosed. Ground action pinned a patrol and rescue team for over an hour on the frozen eastern front.
A fire destroyed a rear barn on the Edwards property in Columbus causing about 12 000 in damage. A cow and several calves perished, two valuable registered dogs and a team of elphits pups were lost. Firefighters from Columbus, Clymer and Corry battled the blaze after a passer-by alerted authorities, with no information on the call. The Edwardses, teachers, moved to the property in December and plan to rebuild a smaller barn.
Directors from six Crawford county districts met at Bloomfield School to hear how consolidation could affect state aid and laws. Roy Cleaver of the Public Instruction Department explained the state role. While no decisions were made, a steering committee with one director from each district will continue studying construction, transportation, school distribution, and financing for a combined junior senior high school. The districts involved are Athens Bloomfield Sparta Rome townships and Centerville Spartanburg borough.
Warren County Health Officer Sam Gerayds announced that three negative cultures led to lifting the quarantine on the Arden Bull family. He noted the case appeared mild and the rapid recovery of Robert Hull 44 may have fueled rumors the illness was not diphtheria.
A group of 14 Atlantic foreign ministers and Allied defense leaders met at dawn to review Soviet policies and a 50 to 60 division goal for Europe by 1952. Acheson urged concrete military strength while debates focused on funding, defense community links, and readying bases, comms, and HQs across Europe.
MUNSAN Korea Feb 21 UN command says Russia’s past participation bars the neutralist role in policing Korea. Tokyo headquaters warn progress in truce talks will trigger more disputes unless Moscow accepts a final Korea decision soon. Allied spokesmen call UN reasons for rejecting Russia clear cogent and irrefutable.
The Italian-American Aceon club rooms in West Malt Street were cited by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board after a month long inquiry. Charges include sales to minors, by law violations, improper admission and membership records, falsified records, and license application issues. Separate charges were filed against three distributors and other operators for supplying the club. Proceedings followed a February hearing and investigation by the PLCB.
Meadville February 21 Lilly 34 percent of 180 South College Street pleaded innocent to charges of murdering Mrs Thrash Sunday night He was arraigned before Alderman MacTarnaghan and asked for a preliminary hearing He was unshackled and accompanied by Chief of Police Gibson and Patrolman Ward The murder defendant claimed innocence and sought counsel The investigation continues with officers noting evidence pointing to Lilly The body was found in Homer Thrash’s home where he had been struck on the bed Thrash ill in Spencer Hospital The crime reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a money loan involving black residents and Lilly choking Thrash after which Thrash said his wife was absent when he awoke later The husband’s condition improved Pittsburgh February 21 Leeper begins serving eight to 20 year term in prison after pleading guilty to burglary auto theft and firearms violations for northside restaurant robberies last December 15
Washington reports Wayne Coy resigns as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission citing inability to endure the personal sacrifice of a $15,000 yearly post. Coy, 48, had led the agency since December 1917 and plans to join a publisher’s assistant role.
Chicago man William Gineh, 27, escaped serious injury when his station wagon hit an Erie Freight train west of Lottsville. He told police he failed to see the approach and the crossing signals too late. Front end damage estimated at 250 dollars. Also reports a Pittsburgh sentence: John Knight, 23 months, for reckless driving in a county crash that injured Anthony Pitsch.
A hospital heat plant check was discussed at a board meeting. Directors reviewed attempted corrections, county funding for the 1952 budget, and a possible architectural firm contract. Attendance included Wale lace Young and directors Elston, Pain, Rathesale, Sill, Stattery.
The House presses President Truman for fuller details on U S troop commitments and emphasizes the information may not bind the administration. The vote party division highlights friction with foreign policy advisers and prompts questions about Congressional oversight and the State Department role.
February 21 report that an all out United Steelworkers strike may begin at midnight Saturday. Leaders including Fallie Murray call urgent meetings with executive board and wage policy committee to decide on action. Observers expect the strike deadline could be extended to allow time for settlement talks.
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