17 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1951
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a March event involving hip sealing, a person named Taub, and the organization Poppins. It mentions Onis and epstine in cryptic form, with unclear actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled local notice mentioning Pennsylvania and dates in 1948 to 1951. It references a police or municipal context, with scattered terms like automo and giving, but lacks coherent events, names, or concrete actions to summarize.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a public notice dated 1961 about an auction or sale action tied to a department and officials. Details are unreadable, but references to bidders and a marked release imply an official bidding event.
Bonn, Germany June 17 The German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer accepted an invitation to a meeting and reception with U S President Dwight Eisenhower. The occasion will be attended by German officials and military representatives as part of the high level talks and cordial visit.
Washington reports indicate a general price and wage freeze could be ordered within five to six days, with a price rollback to January 1 levels under consideration. The move follows rising food prices and includes BSA expansion plans, regional office openings, and staffing of commonity divisions while officials discuss a wage-control formula to be presented to BSA Administrator Valentine.
In an inquest at Union City a coroner jury ruled the death of Leroy Glover Sr., 48, of Centerville, as an unavoidable accident. Glover was killed when his car collided with a tractor trailer driven by Joseph Boyer after highway conditions were described as extremely hazardous. Testimony from Dr E W Henderson and others noted no oncoming traffic at the crash site and the verdict followed a decision ordered by District Attorney Damian Metsughlin. Benjamin Franklin’s 245th birthday was observed in Philadelphia with a restrained festival of oratory and parading.
A London style blaze swept a Baltimore harbor area destroying a $5,000,000 pier complex and damaging two barges and derelict Nek near the Chesapeake Bay bridge. The blaze injured six, with one Coast Guardsman in hospital for possible brain injury. The George Washington and General Edmund B. Alexander, both decommissioned troopships, suffered scorched hulls but escaped total loss, while investigators ruled out sabotage as fires flared on nearby piers. Officials estimated replacement cost for a similar vessel at $24 to $30 million. The Maritime Administration offices aboard the Washington were reported destroyed as flames engulfed the port facility.
Erie county controller Harvey Willis died at St Vincent's Hospital at 10 25 p m Tuesday age 69 after a second operation for a golter condition He had served over 25 consecutive years as county controller Willis was a Republican stalwart and a widely known Erie citizen residing at 9225 West Ridge Road Westminster Deputy Controller Roswell Hart handled duties during his absence and may be appointed to fill the vacancy
Washington Iran 17 A Senate action on the troops to Europe issue is likely to be delayed until Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower reports to Congress after conferring with President Truman. Chairman Connally says any resolution backing sending American troops to Western Europe will wait for Eisenhower’s testimony. The debate includes a measure urging no ground forces to the North Atlantic defense ring until Congress acts.
About 25 farmers and sportsmen met at Corry Rod and Gun Club to hear Game Commission plan for farmers to raise ring necked pheasants. The commission would supply up to 500 birds for 12 weeks, with a $1 payment per healthy bird returned in September. A 10 cent bonus is offered by Red and Glin Gin Club to encourage participation, with applications through club members or game protectors.
The article reports that 23 men were called after medics signed for the draft. It notes local enlistment pressures, the draft board's actions, and that volunteers enlisted through the board receive priority over regular draftees. The piece mentions the Hamsbury Selective Service Office awaiting further instructions and warns about volunteer classifications being closed.
Mathewsgeyer 81, of Gory R D 4, died at 12 20 pm in Cow y Hospital after admission at 9 18 pm. He was found by broker Joseph Reyds and shot himself in the torso Sunday evening with a rifle. An ex serviceman and World War II veteran with five years combat engineers service, he lived alone and had shown morose mood over his mother's illness. Bracken Kent Funeral Home to handle services. obituary to appear tomorrow.
New York May 171 a federal judge signed a final judgment in the government antitrust case against Aluminum Company of America ALCOA. The ruling orders disposal of common stock held by investors in both ALCOA and Aluminum. The aim is to prevent consolidation of interest and restore competition. Judge Knox approved the decree and set it to take effect.
City plants shift output to defense as wartime demands grow. Conversion aims to maximize defense work with 88 percent readiness prewar, while shortages and subcontracting pose challenges. Officials say further conversion will route civilian production to defense contracts without changing equipment.
Harrisburg report on June 17 says Gov. Pine will not submit Attorney General Margiotti’s name yet. Democratic hold on Senate confirms the stalemate as questions arise about continuing interim leadership and whether the holdovers will stay in office if Democrats push for new appointments. Flora newsmen report Margiotti preparing a statement as Republicans mount a strategy to delay confirmation.
On the third day of a mission to test Chinese strength south of Seoul scouting forces ran into their toughest fight near Su won as they clung to ten outposts behind enemy lines.
Allied tanks and infantry on the central front near Youngwol report staying in position as U S and Allied air forces press to disrupt Chinese Red supply lines. General Collins and other high level officers observe daytime and night operations with aim to tighten advances toward Suyeon and Won Myong areas.
Harrisburg report says Governor Fine started a second day in office after a whirlwind 12 hour inauguration. The inaugural ball at Zembo Mosque drew a record 4,500 attendees with the governor and Mrs. Fine leading the traditional grand march.
Firemen searched for a blaze on Chestnut Hill south of the city near 790 last night. After returning to No 1 fire station, they were chastised by a caller who said they had answered the alarm. A member followed the truck to the Well ing old Ride road and found the chimney blaze extinguished by others. The owner of the dovel line then called the station using blistering language.
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