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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered items including addresses, names and numbers. reads like a jumble of street cues, a broker reference, an event tag, and a few street numbers with partial names. Contains no coherent event or full identities.
State approval comes from a five district pact to fund a new joint junior senior high project. Readiness hinges on all districts joining 100 percent and funds from sale of the old Senior High building to offset costs. Authority covers construction and equipment but not plans. bids and lease approval follow state review.
Pittsburgh plans a Polish Day at Kennywood Park honoring Col. Gabreski. The World War II and Korea ace will receive the city keys and speak, while on a 20 day furlough.
Residents fled to rivers and shade as the city endured extreme heat. Temperatures hovered near record highs with high humidity and a scorching sun, prompting warnings and heat relief efforts citywide.
Two area wrecks over the weekend left one person hurt and multiple vehicles damaged. At a dangerous intersection on Route 7 an eastbound driver failed to stop at a control sign, colliding with a southbound vehicle. A passenger sustained head contusions, while the driver and others faced fines and minor injuries. In a separate incident nearby, two drivers collided as foliage reduced visibility, with property damage totaling hundreds of dollars.
In Fairbanks Alaska four or more persons were believed dead and several missing after a fire at the Pioneer Hotel. Up to 80 guests on the third floor may have perished as the wooden hotel burned minutes after midnight. Nine people were hospitalized with two in critical condition.
Democratic presidential nomination fight tightens as Stevenson hints at possible draft resistance while Kefauver and Kefauver campaign managers discuss party unity. Nixon says Stevenson strongest Democratic option, sparking speculation about the convention plans in Chicago. Southern Democrats weigh civil rights stances as platform battles loom.
The Navy laid the keel of a 218 million dollar aircraft carrier Forrestal, to be the largest warship in the world. Planned for completion by late 1954, it will carry 100 plus planes and feature a 1040 foot long flight deck and retractable islands for an unobstructed launch area. Named for former Navy Secretary James Forrestal, it aims to reach speeds beyond 34 knots.
The Mead Park Little League diamond was dedicated as Olin Bracken Field with nearly 100 residents present including teens. The bronze plaque honored Olin W. Bracken first president of Life League of Corry, and speakers praised his lifelong service to youth and the community. A half hour concert by the County Legion Band preceded remarks by local officials and Little League leaders.
Heat persists with 90s across the country and 100s in Malden Missouri as cool air from the Rockies lowers temps in the Midwest. Thunderstorms bring strong winds from Wisconsin to Missouri with scattered showers in the Southeast. The Defense Dept lists 118 Korean War battle casualties including 29 dead and 41 wounded.
Yugoslavia seeks stepped up American aid including jet planes tanks and heavy artillery as four U S generals assess Yugoslav forces. They report planes heavy armor are needed while small arms are adequate and morale is improving. The mission finds high Tito regime confidence and readiness to resist aggression and support to build up the Yugoslav Air Force with modern jets.
A fishing boat with 20 fishermen aboard was found safe in the Gulf of Mexico and being towed to Tarpon Springs. The Liberty, spotted by a Coast Guard plane near 20 miles west of shore, had lost radio contact and weather conditions delayed its intended tow. The sister ship Plastrins arrived to assist and take tow due to safety concerns.
Harrisburg area residents are urged to volunteer for Around the Clock Skywatch posts monitoring for enemy aircraft. Officials say about 75 percent of observation posts are staffed as the program aims to keep one post active 24 hours a day, with shifts available weekly.
A three car collision near North East yesterday afternoon left 15 people injured, including two in critical condition. Victims include Earl Hopstberger, 48, Mrs. Pearl Hershberger, 43, Alveria Hershberger, 47, and Eleanor McCullough, all of Gheloda, with hospital reports noting critical injuries and concussions, lacerations, and shock. Police say Monig’s vehicle failed to stop at a sign, causing the chain crash resulting in estimated damages around 54,500 dollars, about 1,500 per vehicle.
A $100,000 blaze tore through a three story brick building in Pittsburghs Diamond Street Market district near Oyster House. Eighteen firefighters were injured or overcome while battling the flames, with several requiring hospital treatment though none were in serious condition. The owner Louis Americus suggested the fire may have been started by an overheated oven in the third floor kitchen.
Pittsburgh reports a 43 day steel strike enters a new phase as government eyes a price boost of at least five dollars per ton. Officials describe stalled negotiations with USW leadership amid mounting industry concerns and potential policy intervention.
Washington reports price stabilization efforts shift as controls on many fruits and vegetables are loosened. The exemption applies to items in processed or line form. OPS weighs impact and timing. Reports also note a Dublin printer strike affecting newspapers and Italy faces six killings daily in early 1962.
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