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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1952
Page
1
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Truman Firmon’s appointment to the Vatican as ambassador faces strong pushback from Congress members and Protestant churches. Clark’s name was withdrawn at the request of a general amid the controversy.
President Truman plans to nominate a U S ambassador to the Vatican after withdrawing General Mark W Clark amid Protestant Catholic and congressional criticism. Senate confirmation and special legislation over Clark’s military status loom as decisive factors in the Vatican post decision and future U S Vatican ties. A wildcat strike at Bendix Aviation also disrupts operations as workers return to 7 am shift.
President Truman sent to Congress a plan for restructuring the Internal Revenue Bureau. It would abolish GA collectors and place all tax collecting employees under civil service except the top merit official. He urged vigorous anti corruption measures and argued for organizational reform to reduce inefficiency and curb improper conduct. A revenue officers meeting and Senate move toward a substitute proposal were under discussion as the message arrived.
A northeast Convair failed to land in fog and plunged into the East River near the Queens-Manhattan border. All 34 passengers and three crew survived, many in shock, as rescue boats, tugs, and helicopters converged. Officials said rough weather and poor visibility forced an instrument approach.
Tulsa Oklahoma January 1 Colonel Francis Gabreski a native of Ol City is named among ten outstanding young men of 1981 by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce for distinguished service to America. He commands the Alst Fighter Interceptor Wing in Korea and is unable to attend the Jaycees banquet honoring the group.
A 1981 review shows Corry district records for twins and stillbirths, with 14 births at Corry Memorial Hospital and other homes nearly eliminated. Stillbirths totaled two, while overall births reached 418 and deaths 129, highlighting disease and pregnancy complications as major death causes.
Iran's premier Mohammed Mossadegh stood firm against Britain urging withdrawal of his order to close Britain's nine consulates in Tehran. He told Ambassador Sir Francis Shepherd the shutdown would stand as long as he is premier. Parliament was unable to convene due to insufficient deputies, with Mossadegh prepared to accuse opponents of being British stooges.
The Navy aims for a 10 ship fleet of atomic powered carriers, sparking renewed friction among Navy Air Force and Army leaders. Disputes center on atomic engines for ships subs and aircraft and on guided missiles, with power struggles between services shaping the project.
President Truman faces a projected about 15 billion dollar deficit in the coming year, with officials saying the budget would be larger than any wartime operation. The administration plans restraint to balance the outlay while Congress debates tax policy and reform. The story notes cautions from advisers against a drive for higher taxes in the election year and mentions proposals for government-streamlining to save funds.
In Crossville Illinois on January 14 two profane blasts ripped a 500 gallon gas tank, killing Mae Blankard and injuring two others. Seven frame houses were damaged as a large section of the tank tore through Rand’s kitchen.
A Piney Lake Property Owners Association meeting at the Algonquin Lodge approved raising the lake level by 6 inches after a two hour and 18 minute session attended by 24 members and 40 proxies. The vote totaled 62 with observers including Dr Pringe and NY State Department personnel. The NYS Fish and Game letter supported existing water management concerns. The level will be lowered in fall to allow fronting repairs, then raised to normal in spring.
Weather conditions caused near zero visibility as fog thickened across the district. State Police reported few traffic accidents and minimal incidents while motorists slowed to 15 to 20 mph. temperatures rose from 16 to over 40 degrees as the day progressed and fog persisted into dawn.
A driver Warren McChesney of Mead avenue reported an intoxicated crossing guard at the First avenue crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad after his car struck and damaged the Fuet avenue gates. Police and Pennsy officials investigated. guard may have beer on him but not clearly drunk. The lantern and gates were damaged but not broken.
A Navy map-engined 7S aircraft crashed near Yokohama injuring no one and killing all 12 crew. Rescue teams recovered bodies from the wreckage as the search for possible survivors continued amid heavy rain and strong squalls over the area.
Police report a second complaint involving youths suspected of following a girl from a skating outing near Mead Park. A concerned father tailed a vehicle, H-1143, to the park, obtained its registration, and handed it to officers after the youths returned to his daughter's home area. Chief Harley Drake ordered further questioning and custody for the youths to be questioned by authorities.
A fogbound outage affected residents south of Corry served by Northwestern NE Cooperative and REA. The line break, found near Lincolnville mid morning after midnight damage, left Lindsey Hollow and southwest areas without power until repairs by crews by noon.
Fire scare over inflammable rayon sweaters traced to manufacturers in New York and Cleveland. Investigators named Empire State Mills as a supplier of the material used in the recalled garments. Officials warned buyers to check for inflammable fabric and noted reports of similar flames in several states.
Two freight cars derailed on the Pennsylvania Railroad line north of the city between Prospect and Mayville yesterday morning. An off center tank car and a gondola were the only two cars reported derailed. no crew members were injured. Oil City wrecking crew assisted and the line returned to normal by yesterday afternoon.
On January 14 in Beverly Hills, producer Alex Gottlieb and talent agent Zeppo Mars fought outdoors. Gottlieb’s wife Polly, sister of Billy Rose, slipped or was knocked to the pavement but was not hurt. No charges were filed. Zeppo Mars, member of the Marx brothers family, claimed the dispute involved a gambling debt and occurred outside a drugstore after a cigarette incident.
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