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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1952
Page
1
Police report a missing person case centered on Arlo Durt with details incomplete in the fragment. Authorities urge witnesses to contact the county sheriff's office with any sightings or information leading to the location of the individual.
Georgia Senator Richard Russell enters the Democratic presidential race posing a potential challenge to Truman. He has attracted Southern governor support, while Kefauver remains a Tennessee rival. In New Hampshire, AFT aims to win four of fourteen delegates as GOP contenders vie for traction.
About 200 attended the benefit event at the Corry Rod and Gun Club with over 900 tickets sold, raising $1,018.15 for Mrs. Elwin Henton of Liberty who has faced serious illness. Robert Owens led the effort with local supporters, thanking participants and local clubs for their help. Prizes included cash and groceries donated by local merchants, with pride winners announced among attendees.
An Azores storm battered coastlines causing widespread destruction in Porto and Horta. Seas flooded streets, destroying shops and homes and washing away fishing boats. Local rescues reported chaotic conditions as residents fled and authorities struggled to respond.
Three Republican senators plan to press Secretary Lovett and Pentagon officials for exact non battle casualty figures in Korea. Senator Knowland says he was denied pertinent information and will push the issue through Senate armed services and appropriations committees. Cain and Morse pledged support as Lovett cites 17 754 battle deaths through 1961 and 2 835 non battle deaths, total 26 689.
Emblem Oil Co. opens its Lane station at the southeast corner of Columbus Avenue and North Center Street to the motoring public. The two bay facility features modern equipment for car servicing and plans a formal spring opening after paving and gravel work are completed.
Clymer Central School放 closes until next Monday after a health board decision amid rising illness. Principal Weasley Miller reports about 650 students enrolled, with 19 teachers affected and 256 absent Wednesday. Nearby Corry schools report similar attendance drops. overall turnout at 64 percent.
Trustees adopt a resolution praising the late Georgia Ayers Myers for the Corry High School Alumni Association and the Virgil G. Curtis Memorial Fund. The document notes her generous cash bequest and our appreciation, dated February 28, 1952, and to be printed in the 1952 Carian.
A mobile x ray unit at the Senior High School carried out chest X rays for about 200 pupils in the ith grade and all teachers plus some of the public. Funds from the Christmas Seal Sale covered the costs, with the films processed and reviewed by an experienced physician. Those showing signs of TB would be notified for further evaluation and treatment.
More than 100 people evacuated as flames swept a central Philadelphia hotel near city hall. Firemen from 30 companies battled fire for hours with water streams from ladders. several guests were treated for smoke exposure while officials said extensive damage likely total.
A possible uranium strike is reported in northern Manitoba near The Pas. More than 330 claims have been filed in the Wekuska Lake area about 50 miles northeast, on Herb Lake east shore. A Min Fion syndicate says exploration last fall found a large deposit of ravinite carrying uranium and radium, with official assay reports released.
Associated Press reports in Munsan Korea that Allied negotiators declared the UN rejection of Russia as a member of the neutralsation supervisory commission final and irrevocable. The Communists warned the stance could jeopardize armistice talks as tensions flare. The subcommittee on prisoner exchange made little progress, with discussions returning to core exchange terms.
A heater in the Erie Railroad new passenger station on West Main Street exploded early morning, touching off a fire that burned briefly before crews arrived. The heater was removed and flames were contained. interior work was ongoing.
In Inglewood California a 19 year old widow, Mrs. Pegey Paulsen, faced the open coffin of her husband Robert Paulsen, 21, killed in Korea. A cousin and a chaplain offered details the funeral and official notices. The widow clung to hope until the coffin was opened and a hidden truth was revealed.
Washington Feb 20 A. Ted Tral Conciliator Gyrus 8. Ching pursues diversified efforts to avert a nationwide oil strike set for March 9. CIO AFL and independent unions warn a week postponement may still inflame tension, threaten pipelines and refineries, and disrupt oil fields and defense production. Negotiations unfold plant by plant amid mass opposition and reluctance to concede.
The Federal Communications Commission received formal protest on revised long distance rates announced by American Telephone and Telegraph and associated Bell System companies. If implemented automatically, calls up to 882 miles would rise five to ten cents, while longer calls drop five to ten cents. Local station calls would cut initial talking time from five to four minutes, with net revenue gains estimated around 14 million dollars annually for the Bell system.
Mrs Harold B Lignan of Kalamazoo Michigan gave birth on February 23 1924 at Borgest Hospital to a son born on a leap day and reported to tog tine.
Three residents observed birthdays this morning at Corry Mumorind Hospital. Tony Venn, Lastuip Taylor, and Muroney from Snyder Cloole are noted. hospital staff reported Tony Venn’s milestone and Mr Maloney’s age as 19 years.
A plan outlined for a new one story office building on the vacant North Center lot between Healy Photo Studio and Morton's Phil dress Shop. The project assigns contracts for heating plumbing electrical and general work to Erie based firms with a 90 day completion target.
The Public Utility Commission refused a complaint by the United Counties Warm Air Heating Association alleging unfair competition. It said policing appliance sales to curb fair play is outside its remit. The decision concerns United Natural Gas Company of Oil City and its sale of furnaces heaters and ranges by public utilities in the state.
The Office of Price Stabilization charged the Pennsylvania Railroad with illegal price increases in restrooms, towels, soap, and commode charges. OPS seeks $85,245 in damages and triple refunds for overcharges since price hikes began. The suit, filed in U S district court in Philadelphia, targets charges violating ceilings set for January to April 1951 and names eight states.
Paris reports President Auriol seeks a new prime minister to fund France's Atlantic defense share as Premier Faure quits after the National Assembly defeats his 1 percent income tax proposal. Right-wing factions led by De Gaulle allies push to form a new government amid tax and social security funding battles.
Washington Feb 29 The House appropriations committee proposed funding for the Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau of 700 new employees rather than the 7000 sought. The measure accompanies a 43,042,455,000 bill financing the Treasury and Post Office for the year starting July 1. The committee’s stance trims 7 percent from President Truman’s request, reflecting tradeoffs amid heavy workloads and new duties on gambling.
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