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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1952
Page
1
A garbled 1962 public notice references land sale action, parcels, and deeds. It mentions a sheriff or authority, a total to be paid, and various property boundaries including a lot near West Feet and a parcel line. Names and exact locations are obscured by OCR errors.
A two hour and thirty five minute uprising at Southern Michigan Prison left 140 inmates rioting, two guards hostage, and cellblock nine wrecked. Convict Carl Bradford was wounded while authorities freed the hostages and met inmates demands after a gun blast conflict.
Early unofficial results from Mexico's general election show Adolfo Ruiz Cortines of the PRI ahead with 24 299 votes as official counts begin next Sunday. Miguel Henrique Guzmán trails with 4 491 votes, while Afrin Gon Lima and Vicente Lombardo Toledano receive smaller tallies amid widespread complaints on voting procedures.
A holiday weekend saw a violent death toll surpass 600 with the National Safety Council predicting roughly 50 fatalities every day. Through the Memorial Day period, drownings and traffic accidents pushed totals higher, with Michigan recording the most deaths at 29 and New Hampshire the lowest at 0.
Police report two traffic accidents on the Fourth of July weekend in Corry district. James Grant, 19, from First Avenue, fractures jaw and is treated at Stem Memorial Hospital. In the first crash near Evergreen tourist cabins, three youths suffer facial and chest injuries. vehicle loses control and hits a tree. In the second crash on Tamestown road near a railroad crossing, Barbara Shedrer suffers injury above the right eye. she is taken to Corry Memorial Hospital and released after treatment. State Police note heavy traffic but no further severe casualties.
Harrisburg Pennsylvanias manganese deposits are so meagre that it will likely be a long time before they're commercially profitable State Geologist R G Stephenson said today. There are only three known manganese deposits in the commonwealth and all can yield only low grade ore. He added that one of these days we may find a way to utilize low grade ore but there may not be enough to meet full needs.
Wayne Township voters approve joining the area jointure by a 4 to 3 vote amid debate. Directors replace a resigning member and prepare formal signing while Spring Creek and other districts move toward shared secondary programs with state reimbursements projected for the 1983-84 year.
The United States completed its maiden Atlantic crossing in 3 days 10 hours 40 minutes, surpassing the Queen Mary by about 10 hours. The 3,000-ton liner averaged 35.09 knots on the 2,938 mile route from Ambrose Light to Le Havre, with 1,700 passengers aboard as Margaret Truman and Commodore Harry Manning witnessed the celebration. The ship will visit Southampton before returning to America. Separately, General Otto Weyland became a full general as General Clark promoted him on his collar.
Joseph Predien formerly at the European Hotel in Corry was struck and killed by a northbound car about two miles south of Sugar Grove on the Sugar Grove Warren road at 10:20 Saturday evening. Warren County investigators identified the driver as Paul Greene, 19, of Palrrower. Coroner Ed Lowrey will convene a jury at 7:20 Friday night at the Schoonover Funeral Home to determine how Predien died. The victim, walking along the highway, was struck by Greene’s sedan. two passengers were in the car. Predien came to the United States in 1922 and lived in the area since 1940. He is survived by his mother Mrs Margaret Predien and several Yugoslavian relatives. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday morning at 10, with burial in the Redline Cemetery.
Philadelphia based CIO United Steelworkers President Murray visits Pittsburgh to talk with about 6,000 steelworkers at Duquesne. The union charges six major producers have refused to bargain in good faith, pushing for a union shop as the dispute fuels bargaining deadlock. An NLRB probe may follow, with no negotiations currently in sight.
Witnesses blame lack of a stop sign at Second Avenue and West Church Street for a two car collision that occurred after both drivers claimed the other failed to yield. Officers reported both cars stopped about 18 feet before impact. damage ran to several hundred dollars with no injuries. Residents urge installation of a stop sign to prevent repeats.
Unclear text reports Iran's Senate delaying the approval process for Nationalist leader Mohammad Mossadegh as machinations within the parliament surface. A priest or lawyer figure, Abe Mattix, and other unnamed actors are mentioned in a garbled account describing potential political maneuvering and a postponed decision.
Pennsylvania’s delegation voted 57 to 11 to back amending the Republican convention rules. Gov. John S. Fine allies led the support, while two members abstained. The roll call showed Eisenhower and other officials backing the shift, with Att. and Owlett voting against changing the rites.
A spectacular 60,000 fire destroyed a warehouse in the West End yesterday and forced at least 14 people from an adjoining apartment house. The warehouse, owned by Henry Busse Construction Co, stocked with building equipment and materials, burned for about four hours. Six families fled the three story brick building, two people injured lightly, origin undetermined.
Congressional deadlock over a large spending package stalls adjournment as House and Senate dispute military aid funding and harbor projects. Negotiations falter amid party splits, with plans for a final adjournment pushed to Saturday but repeatedly delayed by amendments and partisan disagreements.
Washington informed officials indicated the United States would not cut military and economic aid to Denmark despite reports that Danish authorities turned over items to Russia. Senator O’Conor urged the State Department to warn Denmark it cannot supply bitter enemies with goods while seeking U S aid. Agency representatives will meet to advise President Truman on continuing assistance to Denmark.
In Munsan Korea United States and Communist negotiators held their fourth secret session today on a businesslike basis. The issue focuses on a single exchange of prisoners of war. Today's executive session lasted 48 minutes and will reconvene at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
Republican Sen Edward Mastin of Pennsylvania charges the State Department with bias toward European and Japanese factories, urging focus on American workers prosperity amid rising imports. He cites industries hit by foreign competition including glass, shoes, lace curtains, cement, chinaware and more. In Hong Kong a sudden quake reportedly sank 25 fishing boats killing about 200 Chinese before 10 survivors were found.
Disorderly talks surround the opening of the 1932 Republican National Convention in Chicago as leaders press toward a compromise amid sharp disputes among delegates. General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Senator Robert A. Taft face contention from rival camps, with key delegates and party figures awaiting likely alliances.
Turbulent opening session of the GOPs 25th National Convention sees factions led by Taft and Davis contend for control as rivals seek stolen votes from Texas Louisiana and Georgia. Supporters discuss a compromise proposed by Knowland amid warnings of contested delegates and seating disputes.
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