19 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1952
Page
1
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Bahgon argues truckers overload roads harming durability and calls for per mile or toll-based fees to fund road upkeep. He cites Maryland tests showing severe damage from 23400 and 44800 pound loads, urges self regulation before government controls, warns of congestion and downtown restrictions after 6 p.m.
A remark quotes Senator Humphrey as a likely candidate who has never quit a fight. The piece notes strong belief he will run and that he will enter the Minnesota primary as a notable political move.
Associated Press reports President Truman facing questions about running again. Senator Anderson signals intent a new push may come with a strengthened conviction. Minnesota Senator Humphrey enters the March 16 primary as a possible favorite for Truman’s support while pledging no White House ambitions. If Truman does not bid, Senator Lestpuy could be named a possible Democratic nominee. Humphrey says he commits to no one if Truman runs, and Sieminski quotes Truman saying he never quit a fight.
Southern California digs out after a storm that dumped 7.37 inches in three days and left 19 dead. The disaster surpasses the 1938 floods for January, with more rain forecast and widespread evacuations as floodwaters reached three to four feet in Los Angeles Orange counties and the San Fernando Valley.
In MUNSAN Korea Communists charged with a new violation of the armistice pledge as four American jet planes bombed a prison area near Kangdong. UN commander Ridgway said talks with negotiators continued and noted speculation that armistice talks might move forward. Prisoner camp safeguards were discussed as UN planes intensified patrols along the Kaesong Pyongyang corridor and near northeast China. Two trucks and a jeep on the Kaesong Pyongyang highway were reported damaged with two men injured.
The Republican National Committee approved a major increase in delegates from 1,199 to 4,205 for the 1952 presidential nomination race. Washington gains six votes for backing a Republican governor and a U.S. senator, while California and Pennsylvania receive sizable boosts as overall delegation numbers rise due to population and victories. New York retains leadership with 98 delegates, California and Pennsylvania each at 70.
Erie County highway department plans four minor road projects in the Corry district this summer. Projects include a highway rest stop west of Corry on Route 8 started last summer, with completion now targeted for spring or early summer 1952. Road resurfacing is set for Route 6, East Columbus Avenue to the city line, and Concord township routes 25044 and 25078, plus Route 426, the Corry Cutting road toward the New York state line. Radio actor Ed East dies at 38, after heart attack at Lambs Club. known for Sisters of the Skillett and Bawind Bolly with wife Pearl Smith.
At a public hearing into the December 29 crash near Little Valley, aviation forecaster Herbert D. Crawford testified the non-scheduled C-48 airliner violated CAA weather rules, flying below minimums with a visual flight plan on file. The hearing adjourned after officials and volunteers were thanked for aiding 14 survivors, while a Miami passenger sued for 150000 and Continental Charters faced earlier claims. Flight rules were tightened pending investigations.
Under cross examination Donovan Construction admits duplicating items in the bill of complaint and lowers the sewer job amount by 4800 to the city. The firm also drops one of two claims for pavement and contends gravel was laid while the city says grading was done. Witnesses include Stereett and Zaleneek. Trial proceedings stretch to Monday or Tuesday.
Price ceilings take effect for potatoes in many stores with a base Pittsburgh Pennsylvania ceiling of 3.70 per hundredweight for U S No 1 white potatoes. Adjustments apply by grade size packaging with various deductions and additions for long and round varieties new crop dates December 15 to June 15 and different bagging materials.
Washington Jan 1 Associated Press reports General McGrath seeks a nonpartisan eligible man to head a nationwide cleanup campaign as special assistant to supervise and coordinate the effort. Several prominent lawyers are under consideration and appointments to be made without regard to politics. President Truman ordered the broader use of grand juries and investigations into alleged official misconduct as part of the cleanup push.
City records show total fire losses of 19,988 within Eppry city and 21,725 outside town. A fire season with 4 calls by five firefighters, 3,750 feet of hose used, boosters from two city trucks 38 times, and chemical extinguishers used in four sections. Average loss per alarm $218 in town and $1,448 outside.
A teenaged thief looted a bread box from Wins-wit- No. 2 on North Center Street around 6:30 this morning. Police spotted the youth fleeing after dropping the box containing multiple loaves, but he escaped. No official police report issued yet.
Pittsburgh January 18 a nationwide strike of about 35 000 aluminum workers was threatened early next month as contract talks stalled between two unions and aluminum companies.
An applicant named Alice Jakpex has filed with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board for a license at the former Marty’s Fireside restaurant location one and a half miles west of Theft. Officials noted the restaurant has been closed for seven weeks and previously changed hands two years ago.
Erie attorney Arthur Blass declares candidacy for the Senate seat amid GOP backing rumors in Eve county. Assemblyman Waterhouse of this city also plans to run, seeking reelection to the House as party strength shapes the primary contest. The outcome hinges on party support, with strong GOP influence likely to decide the winner.
A Korean airlift plane with 43 aboard crashed into the sea near a Vancouver Island airport early today. Seven rescued. coast guard and rescue teams scoured the area for survivors. The Northwest Airlines DC-4 and Trans-World Airlines craft were involved in separate responses as crews worked to locate missing passengers.
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