15 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item noting a bar and auto goods listing with terms. Mentions coal beds and weights, quantities like 30380 lbs, and a quick sale at a location labeled PATER with unclear details.
The UN Command reviewed a Communist report claiming allied bombs killed at least ten prisoners and wounded 60 at Kangdong POW camp near Pyongyang. An official said there is no progress in subcommittee meetings and Red delegates appear to stall Panmunjom talks while negotiations continue.
Two inmates used a 12 inch blade and a double edged ax to kill guards Charles D. Wiget and Vern A. Mackin during an attempted break at San Quentin. Two guards and one inmate were injured as warden Tents, recently appointed, faced the crisis following the slayings.
Mercury reached a high near 65 degrees during a warm night battle with record potential. By January 1 observer George Mulheriel noted the temperature rose to about 55 degrees in the morning with bright sun. Forecasters warned residents to enjoy the milder spell as cooler air and snow were expected tonight.
Secretary of State Acheson and General Omar Bradley were called to testify as the Senate foreign relations committee began considering adding Greece and Turkey to NATO. Chairman Connally indicated likely support but noted the committee would digest testimonies before any vote.
Draemel quits the cabinet to become executive director of the Pennsylvania water resources committee. Gov. Fine accepts the resignation. Draemel’s letter is dated January 8. Appointed in 1947 by Gov. Duff, he was reappointed a year ago but not confirmed by the Senate last month.
Corry school directors adopted a new state reimbursement scale, raising the per pupil funding level for the coming year. They approved mandated salary increases totaling 400 for this year and added 50 raises for janitors. Mrs. Brink Grait takes leave. Mrs. Percy Corbin Wok to replace her. Howard Loomis to be hired as custodian. Senior High moved to the basement. homemaking equipment updated. The board also joined the Joint Committee with D Armour Hillstram and Robert Olt Ur as alternates.
City Treasurer Carl Smith announced planned lien filings against properties on March 1 to recover 8,042 in 1951 city property taxes. Warning notices go to owners who owe, due by February 15 to avoid liens and fees up to 2.75 for two-name parcels. He also plans wage garnishment from 1951 per capita levies after compiling lists from Industrial plants. Unpaid 1951 property levies by ward show First ward 1118, Second ward 1263, Third ward 2085, and Fourth ward 110.
Ivan Miller of Corry RD 4 Erie county joins seven other Keystone farmers honored at a Master Farmer ceremony. The event, attended by 125 agricultural readers and spouses, followed inspections by judges from Pennsylvania State College and the Pennsylvania Farmer magazine.
New York Associated Press report says Capt. Franklin B. Weaver of Englewood New Jersey was ordered held in 825,000 bond after allegedly shooting and killing William Harvey, a 24 year old cook from Dayton, Ohio, aboard the Isbrandtsen freighter Flying Trader between Manila and Japan. Reagan said Harvey lunged at Weaver and Weaver fired three shots, three bullets striking Harvey. After Kobe, 90 unlicensed crew refused to sail and went ashore.
The White House released a letter from President Truman requesting W Stuart Symington remain as temporary administrator of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation while the Senate reviews Harry A McDonald’s nomination to succeed him. The message confirms the interim arrangement and its purpose.
Senator Kefauver met with President Truman for about 30 minutes and declined to state whether he will seek the Democratic nomination or if Truman will run again. He said a decision would come by February 1 after consultations with party leaders and the executive, with primary timing possibly pressuring an early declaration. Humphrey said Truman is undecided about seeking re-election.
About 100 Corry Management Club members met at Hotel Gorry to vote down joining the National Association of Foremen. Miss Annette Snapper of Pabst Brewing Co spoke on European conditions amid Russia's Europe moves. New members Lee Hooks and Paul Heasley were welcomed. next meeting in February features war correspondent Brice Thomas.
Ajax Trem Works launches production of a compact five to twelve horsepower engine designed for lighter pumping duties. The SXG WH model, tested for two years near Wellsville New York, emphasizes low maintenance and fuel efficiency with a 1,845 pound weight and 3.6 to compression ratio.
In Nashville Arkansas on January 15 an 88-year-old farm wife Mrs Margaret Hawai Ponder gave birth at her home to quadruplets three boys and a girl. The first arrived at 7 20 p m CST with two more at 7 30 and 7 43 p m Dr M D Duncan assisted and said the mother was doing well He noted he too expected twins and the mother offered little comment after anesthesia
Canada suffers its worst mining disaster in 11 years as 19 diggers die at the McGregor mine in Stellarton Nova Scotia. Three workers survived after the blast driven by a blast that blew coal from the roof. Rescue efforts face heavy obstacles as bodies are recovered.
In a 1950 event a lighted match ignited a sweater, leading to a local public safety warning. Mr. Armitage described finding a Yorkshire labeled garment as officers checked both sweaters and warned buyers to avoid the potentially dangerous items.
In Heidelberg Germany EUCOM says Russia could use the atomic bomb tactically or strategically. Americans in Europe including supply and maintenance units are being trained to protect themselves against atomic attack. The command notes cooperation with the Air Force and civil defense plans remain classified.
Gentlemen and 226 passengers along with crew are stranded on a streamline train delayed by heavy Sierra storms from Canada to Mexico. Rescue trains chase the chugging locomotives behind plowed tracks as blizzard conditions lash the region.
Snowbound travelers and residents face a mounting crisis as a massive Sierra storm blocks intercity routes. Rescue trains and Army vehicles rush to evacuate 225 aboard City of San Francisco while crews shuttle supplies. Dozens more stranded along Highway 395 and Echo Summit.
Bethel borough residents petitioned the council demanding the resignation of Council President Orton W. Kaige and a recall vote after a march protesting municipal funding. The petitions also attacked the dismissal and appointment of borough secretary Shirley Deapelman and Orion Kaige Jr as subepatrokman. Council rejected the petition by a 449 to 1 vote.
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