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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions bids and properties near a county and a build section. Details are garbled with dates, locations, and names not fully legible. The readable items reference a late 1940s era public sale or estate disposition process and the edge of a building area.
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Offer made to resolve a stalemate in supervision. If Reds concede, Russia would be represented by two neutrals alongside Norway under a new Allied plan. Each side would then be represented by only two neutrals, aiming to break the deadlock.
UN and Allied negotiators in Munsan Korea moved to break deadlock over a neutral truce supervisory commission by proposing to withdraw the Soviet bloc from supervision if Russia quits. The plan limits inspections to two neutral nations per site, with Switzerland and Sweden as the UN reps and Czechoslovakia and Poland for the Communists. The session yielded little headway on prisoner exchanges and a Panmunjom incursion request, as both sides prepared to meet again.
Rep Feige of Texas announced that the Agriculture Department barred imports of cattle hogs and other cloyfool animals from Canada due to a Saskatchewan foot and mouth disease outbreak. He noted the Bureau of Animal Industry will send experts to Canada to aid Canadian officials in combating the disease.
The city health department reported the first scarlet fever case Saturday, identified in Delbert Huff, four, son of Mr and Mrs Burnell Huff of 204 East Street. Health Officer Torley Drake said the illness appears isolated within the family as other members show no symptoms. Mumps measles and chickenpox have risen, especially since autumn, but this scarlet fever case marks a first of that type in recent months.
Seoul report says fighting paused with heavy clouds grounding most Allied aircraft. Fifth Air Force flew 180 sorties while South Korean and American pilots attacked rail lines, supply dumps, bunkers and gun positions. South African Mustangs claim 75 Reds killed. overall air action included strikes on supply routes and depots across the 15 mile front. no air battles Sunday.
Police said charges will be filed after a truck and car collision at Main and South Center streets. Ruswell Rep, 78, and Frank Maugrena were involved. Rep to face failure to yield right of way. Manareno’s car suffered major damage and hospital treatment followed for abrasions and chest injuries. Aged attorney George W. Moon, a long-time practitioner in Pennsylvania and New York City, died after a two week illness in Bloomsburg.
The Department of Defense outlines a phased demobilization returning about 4,000 Pennsylvania guardsmen each month starting March 26. About 18,000 in the division are active, with 10,000 summoned federally. remaining draftees and enlistees stay until their terms end. Non officers face earlier release to ease officer shortages. many will serve 22 months or more.
Police identified drivers Hardy Wurst age 45 of Erle and Frank Kuzik of Union City in a two-vehicle crash at the intersession of Routes 8 and 9 south of Wattsboro. Both vehicles were damaged with estimates over 200 dollars. Drivers escaped injury as both left the scene and officials prepared possible charges.
Gov. John M. Fine at Harrisburg on February 25 announced a "Little Hoover" style commission to study State Government reorganization with an emphasis on drastic savings. He plans a second special committee around March 1 to examine the Commonwealth tax structure for the 1953 General Assembly and said no specific tie to the next session will be proposed. Fine noted past tax struggles and said the panel will review agencies receiving large grants after he signed a $100 million appropriation to fund the two studies.
Atlantic allies say Taft confident MacArthur will back him for the Republican nomination at the Chicago convention. MacArthur hints at support for Eisenhower or Stassen, denies backing Eisenhower directly, and is discussed as a potential keynote speaker with other figures like Kerr and Truman’s circle influencing possible outcomes.
American Red Cross says 11000 food packages are prepared for POWs in Korea with 7000 standard parcels and 4000 special disability aid kits. Contents include canned foods vitamin tablets and basic rice diet. Distribution timing uncertain as Communists block UN relief efforts.
Revenue officials report a surge in tips and informers for tax evasion cases, with $9.6 million more collected this year and average payments around $7,194. The article notes motives include wealth, revenge, and fear of penalties, while detailing variation in informer rewards and the ongoing crackdown across jurisdictions.
Associated Press reports President Truman stated no commitment was made to deploy a Marine division for Western Europe defense. Senate leaders McFarland and others said there was no authority for such a pledge and the president has not committed. Also present were Vice President Barkley Speaker Rayburn and House Leader McCormack during the briefing on Monday.
New Castle February 25 Mayor Edward Decarbo vows to stamp out the sale of used auto battery cases as fuel after fumes are linked to three child deaths and illness in 12 others. Health director Dr. Wolmer cites lead vapors in battery boxes as the cause and orders buyers to stop use and sellers to collect unburned boxes. In Milam, Texas, February 25 records the warmest February 24 in 80 years with a 92 degree high and a forecast near 72 degrees.
New York February 28 The U S court of appeals unanimously affirmed the death sentence of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg the husband and wife spy team convicted of espionage for pass of atomic secrets to the German and Soviet spheres The decision marks the first civilian peacetime death penalty upheld by a federal court in the United States for espionage The Rosenbergs appealed claiming the penalty was cruel and unusual They were sentenced April 5 and may still seek U S Supreme Court review.
Assaciified Press reports a Washington debate on tax loopholes and a proposed 25 percent peace time tax ceiling. Senator Humphrey cites 4% billion yearly cost to federal coffers and benefits to high earners, naming income splitting and percentage depletion as major windfalls.
Fragmented OCR shows Corry Hospital slated for around 4000 dollars in funding. Text is garbled with multiple nonstandard phrases and appears to reference broader hospital funding and totals from various sources.
Feb 25 report from Washington notes the administration intends a broad inquiry led by Ney eld Mortis into government operations. A questionnaire aimed at federal officials is near completion. results expected by week’s end. The probe follows disclosures and questions raised by Harold Stassen and scrutiny of Attorney General McGrath’s officials.
Police report a 43yearold man killed himself after shooting his housekeeper, Mrs. Katherine McAllister, 85, in Sharon Pennsylvania. The homeowner, Henry S. Weaver, fled the scene after the incident. The housekeeper was injured in the head but survived.
Waynesburg Pa February 25 Robert Whalen a Waynesburg coal mine inspector paid an 8325 fine for neglecting duties before a December 26 blast at the Crucible mine of Crucible Steel Co. State Mine Inspector J W McKenna brought the charge. Whalen pleaded guilty admitting only partial checks day before the explosion four miners were hospitalized and several others injured. The blast was caused when a spark from a mine locomotive motor ignited.
U.S. defense strategy outlines a $450 billion program awaiting final decisions. Major focus remains on military posture and funding while the Big Three plan a meeting on Germany and Austria to finalize stance and policy directions.
Lisbon February 25 1950 a detailed account of the Atlantic alliance meetings ending with a master plan for western Europe's defense. The plan envisions a 450 billion dollar infrastructure program across Europe including air defense and intercontinental networks to strengthen NATO. Talks focus on Allied control over defeated West Germany industry and the scope of U.S. forces in Europe. By 1954 a 50 division force is projected with 400000 personnel and large airpower. Eisenhower poised to take key roles at SHAPE and in the alliance command structure as forces shift from Iceland to the Dardanelles under unified command. Continued on page six.
In Saigon on February 25 a French retreat in north Indochina marked a turning point after 15 months of fighting. The abandonment of the Mon Binh highway center and the withdrawal of 20,000 troops to a shortened perimeter around Hanoi were announced. The French had vowed to keep Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh guerrillas from recapturing key areas.
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