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A garbled fragment mentions bids and a prison, with unclear references to pays and fins. No coherent names, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.
28 Feb 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1952
Page
1
A garbled fragment mentions bids and a prison, with unclear references to pays and fins. No coherent names, places, dates, or outcomes are identifiable.
United States will not add army divisions in Europe this year but will send more air power to aid NATO. The Western European defense command could reach about 60 battle-ready divisions by year end, while the plan emphasizes air base readiness and a 4000-plane Western European air force.
The U S appeals court upheld Ostor Collazzo s conviction and sentence for the attempt to kill President Truman at Blair House during the 1961 Puerto Rican gun assault. Collazzo 37 faced execution awaiting district court trial appeal. Torresola was killed by White House guards during the incident.
Philadelphia reports a secret dinner conference in New York involving Governor John Fine Herbert Hoover and General Douglas MacArthur aiming to swing Pennsylvania's delegation to the Republican convention behind Senator Robert Taft. Sources say Fine has not yet decided and will wait until the April 22 primary.
The United States government initiated a broad probe into at least 1500 metal firms for price violations. Edward P. Morgan of the Office of Price Stabilization orders field agents to enforce compliance, citing improper records, brokers commissions, mislabeling, short weights, and falsified analyses as core issues.
New York report says the Four Freedoms Foundation chose Gen George C Marshall to receive its annual Four Freedoms Award at a March 14 dinner. The foundation credits him as chief architect of the Marshal Plan and notes its mission to promote freedom of speech religion and freedom from want and fear.
City engineer Dor Williams after talks with Architect Walter Campbell and Supt. Lawrence Douglas says the existing sewer system can handle a 1200 pupil expansion and nearby homes. Planned pumping stations and a high pressure line would carry sewage under pressure to East Main Street and Avenue A toward the disposal plant, with no major changes to the current plans.
President Truman said he will not announce whether he will seek reelection until after his trip to Key West Florida. He returns in time for a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner but gave no firm timing on a formal statement. He praised Adlai Stevenson as a capable governor and did not rule out discussing the nomination. Meanwhile 22 homing pigeons were reported stolen in Miami with an estimated value of 220 dollars.
A two year old boy in Columbus died after choking on a small screw at home. The infant was pronounced dead at We Carry Memorial Hospital around 4:45 p.m. The mother reported the incident to Deputy Bracken. Coroner Ed Lowry and a physician were called. The family will hold a funeral with burial at West Lawn Cemetery, with services at Bracken-Keating Funeral Home. The child leaves two brothers and four sisters and numerous relatives.
Harrisburg February 28 Gov John S Fine named David Watson former Philadelphia County Commissioner to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Watson fills the vacancy created by Edward N Jones resignation. Watson, a Philadelphia native and Wharton School graduate, is married with two children and has long public service record.
UN rice negotiators pressed the Communists for an accounting of non Korean civilians believed captured by Reds. Allied staff reported near agreement on most points, but deadlock persisted over Soviet neutral supervision and a promised guarantee to return all nationals. The Reds added 57 names to a list and withheld information on all prisoners ever held.
Lock Haven February 28 Piper Aircraft Corporation announced it has entered the twin engine field introducing a new twin engine low wing plane. Production will begin once design and tooling are completed marking a policy shift from single engine aircraft in its 50 year history.
The Corry Jamestown Manufacturing plant No 3 near Novi Center displays its first army desk built for the Army Quartermaster Corps. About 60 workers are employed with plans to reach 100 by midsummer as olive green combat desks await civilian versions at a joint venture plant.
Allied fighter bombers damaged railway bridges and supply buildings in North Korea as Fifth Air Force sorties and bomber operations expanded. Night B 26s spotted many enemy trucks while B 29s hit additional supply lines and carrier aircraft attacked coastal targets amid leaflets challenging UN troops.
A historic storm buries the Cape Cod region with drifts up to twelve feet and power outages isolating towns. Five deaths are reported as Sandwitch and nearby islands lose telephones and electricity, with Coast Guard lifting ships using Loran signals and residents facing harsh winter conditions.
About 180 members of the Corry Management Club heard a World War era correspondent recount international events. He described French actions in Indochina against communism, Spain's measures in Europe, and unrest in Tran Thomas Hise, praising the administration’s handling and blaming a general’s policies for his downfall. Local members lauded the speech as outstanding among several invited speakers at the Hotel Corry dinner.
A labor dispute at Raymond Plant ends as workers threaten a strike and the company faces union discipline. The United Auto Workers regional director reports talks led to a withdrawal of grievances and workers finding alternative positions. Details indicate a time study request and a wage or work rule review amid employment moves.
A damaged report describes a crackdown on overweight trucks along Pennsylvania highways. It notes authorities testing portable scales and stopping several vehicles while funding checks and arrests rise. The effort aims to keep loads within legal limits and improve road safety statewide.
At Washington February 2 President German announced Hubert T. Bartley of Bonham Texas a nephew of Speaker Sam Rayburn is named to the Federal Communications Commission to fill a vacancy caused by Wayne Coy's resignation Bartley will receive 15000 a year He also said Paul Walker will be promoted to chairman of the commission with Walker as vice chairman
D A neirum president and general manager of the Corry Jamet town Mfg Corp attends the Steel Furniture Advisory Committee initial session for price control guidance. Hillstrom returns to Lakeland after the meeting as the OPS panel begins its work. Russell announces candidacy for Georgia Senate.
Diplomatic agreement signed in Tokyo sets that American troops stay in Japan indefinitely on current terms. It outlines defense consultation, jurisdiction, and retention of U.S. force presence with Japan contributing funds for services and facilities. The pact awaits ratification of the peace treaty and covers future cooperation and legal arrangements.
President Truman said at a news conference the push for statehood for Alaska and Hawaii remains active. He urged persistence in the effort, noting Senate action and calls for returning the Alaska measure to committee as part of ongoing debate over adding new states.
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