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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1951
Page
6
A charity last night drew 300 spectators to a Columbus ballpark game where proceeds will help Columbus firemen reduce debts from purchasing five new fire trucks. The event featured a 4-3 late rally under lights as players from Gerry team entertained and raised funds for the fire department.
President Truman voiced optimism on Korea indicating UN forces are in a good position. Speaker Rayburn cited the remark at a Monday briefing, noting no ceasefire talk and no news on congressional control legislation. The Congress extended but weakened Truman’s authority over wages prices and credit for July.
Gov. Dewey of New York, head of the Republican party, says he is very hopeful about the Korean situation as he prepares to depart on a six week, 65,000 mile tour of Asiatic countries that will include a warfront visit.
Damcott Jones Post American Legion of Clymer sponsors events directed by Clifford Legters and John Wassink. Festivities start at 1 p m with a Maple avenue parade to Free man and North streets to the grounds on South Center. Central School band concert 1 45 p m. Water battle at 3 30 p m between five companies. Fireworks display at 9 p m with gate prize drawing. 4-H exhibit judged by Arthur Campbell and Kenneth Coombs. prizes from Clymer State Bank. 4-H members invited.
Report from Korea notes communists agreeing to cease-fire talks as hospital ship remains near Pusan and Wonsan harbor fears persist. On the east coast shelling continues with USS Blue and Evans targeting gun positions and troop concentrations near the 48th Parallel.
Vincent Hillyer, a 25 year old Californian, returned with Princess Fatima Pahlevi, sister of the Shah of Iran, after his conversion to Islam. The couple plan to stay in the United States about a year before visiting Hillyer’s father, Dr. Leroy Hillyer, in Los Banos California.
Baldwin Brothers Two will appeal a $300 fine for violating Erie’s smoke abatement ordinance. Alderman Bra bender levied the charge, claiming the firm failed to provide adequate watch at a rubbish dump on 36th and Parade streets where trash from the burned 12th Street Market was dumped. City officials say fires forced calls to the fire department on ten occasions between May 11 and June 6, though May admits the firm did not set the blazes. Authorities suspect spontaneous combustion or children started the fires, but the firm is deemed responsible for maintaining constant watch at the site.
R P Beckwith Sales Service announces new dealership in Corry Pennsylvania offering Wileys Cars Trucks and Jeeps, New Holland Farm Machinery and Custom Chrysler Fluid Drive Farm Tractors at 1092 Center Street with an open event.
The city alleges Baldwin and Co failed to keep a constant watch at a long burning site since May 16, despite requests. A Baldwin spokesman vowed to appeal to the circuit court, calling the city's stance ridiculous as fire officials responded to calls.
Master Sergeant Stanley St. Adams of Olathe Kansas has won the Army's 26th Medal of Honor for leading a bayonet charge that routed an enemy force and saved an American battalion. His wife resides in Kansas City Missouri.
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