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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
1
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Murray awaits White House or industry steps to break the 46 day steel strike. Iron Age’s report is denied by union officials who say Murray seeks compulsory membership while industry favors voluntary. Daily wage losses reach about 37 million dollars, with tonnage lost valued near 1.45 billion dollars.
A Le Figaro report on a Duclos notebook found with him after May arrests notes quotes claiming war is neither inevitable nor necessary. The writings imply the French Communist Party is waning and discuss labor, socialism, and anti imperialist bloc strength led by Russia. Also reported is the opening of the Free Gate Bridge on the Imjin River aiding UN truce convoys to Panmunjom.
A plane crash near Los Angeles International Airport killed four people and injured others. California Highway Patrol and emergency crews responded as witnesses reported residents near the area. The incident marked the second fatal air crash in the region in days.
Police say Bayard Peakes, a 20 year old Boston meat-packing plant worker and former Northwestern student, admitted firing on Eileen Fahey at Columbia University society office. Fahey, a bookkeeper for the American Physical Society, was killed while reading a letter from her Maine boyfriend in Korea. Peakes said he fired after being confronted and reloaded his pistol before a third shot. He was captured after a Columbia professor identified him from a newspaper photo.
In Philadelphia a week before the Democratic National Convention, Pennsylvania's 60 district delegates and 20 at large have no firm preference. Kefauver leads with 13 votes, Stevenson 11, Harriman 5, Truman 2, with most delegates uncertain about Truman's viability and a few districts still backing Truman or supporting other options.
Pennsylvania Highway Secretary B L Schmidt urged the return of all federal gasoline taxes to the state. He argued PA paid 46 to 54 million dollars in federal gasoline taxes and over 68 million dollars in automotive excise taxes, while receiving less federal aid than states with higher returns. He said withdrawal of federal tax transfer would boost highway construction more than increased aid. An aide from the U S Public Roads Administration declined comment.
Coroner said investigation continues into a Francis pa accident that killed Clarence M Sanford 47 Stoneboro and burned Archie Gage 73 Brie awaiting recovery. Both cases linked to a power line and a boom striking equipment at a drilling rig near Sever Flats. Sanford was found on a metal casing amid a Sharon Steel Co. worker pension dispute context.
Two Air Force helicopters, the Hop-A-Long and the Whirl-A Way, departed PREAQUE ISLE Me for Goose Bay Labrador to attempt a transatlantic loop. Capt. Vincent McGovern and Lt. Harold W. Moore piloted the craft through favorable weather aiming for a 570 mile route in about eight and a half hours.
Roanoke report on former Gov Willem Mo Taick denouncing Trimanism and Fait Desilisny at the Democratic convention in Chicago urging delegates to reconsider party unity and signaling possible renewal steps for Virginia Dems.
In Chicago unions and civil rights leaders clash over a new Democratic plank. CIO official James B. Corey cites 1948 promises and calls for strong action. Northern and Southern Democrats press for FEPC powers and anti lynching laws while party factions debate enforcement and segregation issues.
Washington OPS reviews Aluminum Co of America bid for at least 10 percent price rise to cover higher materials and labor costs. Alcoa asks broad market impact including television sets radios window sashes screws and bolts with an 18 cent rise per pound and 1 percent for aluminum ingots and semi fabricated material.
A special project committee will meet at noon tomorrow at the Phoenix Hotel to set preliminary details for a long range and comprehensive city recreation program. A future meeting with a Harrisburg representative is planned for August 4 where a state recreation expert will outline methods to establish the program.
Two crowded subway trains collided yesterday afternoon in New York City, injuring about 182 people. Police stated most injuries are minor as crews worked to untangle passengers and assess damage at the station.
Hospital directors approved purchase of a spot film attachment at 100 dollars with one third funded by the Brie physicians who interpret x rays. A new sign and time clock will cost 200 dollars. Air conditioning work nearing completion. Superintendent Edgar Alexander reports 1447 months of service in June with 48 average daily patients, 45 births, six deaths, and 5 major plus 63 minor operations performed. New directors G A Hillstrom and C E Spitzer welcomed.
Columbus volunteers in a regular meeting approved a payment of 1100 toward the cost of four new trucks. President Arthur Elvin announced the plan to reduce the debt within three years. A donkey baseball game was set for August 1 at 8 p.m. with fireworks planned for the Firemen's Festival.
Local dispute over garbage collection fees stalls as the Office of Price Stabilization (OPS) weighs individual appeals. Berkhaus, operator, seeks rate increases for about 10 percent of businesses, with OPS to decide each case within 20 days.
President Truman underwent general medical tests at Walter Reed Hospital after arriving with aides reporting a “very good night.” Joseph Short said he was improving steadily with no fever and expected to return to the White House by Saturday.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower starts a week long vacation at a rocky mountain ranch near Fraser Colorado delaying departure to allow wife and son to join for a brief plane stopover before he heads to Korea. Senator James H. Duff of Pennsylvania plans a Colorado conference with the general next week as part of campaign coordination.
Irans premier resigns today in a move described as altering the political landscape. A palace message said the 70 year old premier quit amid a cabinet reshuffle to allow a successor to govern and steer policy. The report notes a tense conference between key aides and mentions Ahmed Qyam as a former premier in the broader political context.
A sheriff sale linked to the Kolstee properties at 80 West Columbus Avenue was postponed to July 22 with an earlier hearing rescheduled. Kolstee posted a $2000 bond for appearance on July 30 and was allowed to remove furniture from the dwellings but must return it before the sale. The bank action involves the Snemr Grove Bank.
William A. Lindstrom, 34, of 111 Lemon Street, was cited on a fraud charge after an alderman’s action. Lindstrom allegedly bought a horse from Glen Conklin at Spring Creek, promised payment, and disputed the animal’s status. Conklin later dropped the charge after a wage assessment plan was agreed.
A former missionary teacher in Egypt and Pittsburgh native Hazel K Anderson was named associate executive secretary of the Churches of Christ in the U S A foreign missions division. The appointment was announced by Dr Samuel McCres Cavert, general secretary of the national council.
President Truman urges support for his Fair Deal agenda amid party divisions and ongoing fight for renomination. Delegates and key figures including Senator Taft and Governor Stevenson feature in a heated debate over party unity and policy directions for the 1948 campaign.
British Labour MPs plan to push postponement of ratification when the pact comes up in the House of Commons next week. The Conservative ministry, led by Prime Minister Clement Attlee, favors moving the ratification, while Labour deputies gathered privately condemned the timing as inopportune and may seek to delay until next fall.
Marion Davies, former actress and Hearst ally, filed for divorce from Horace G. Brown Jr. in Santa Monica after a brief relationship with a sea captain who moved to Las Vegas months ago. The complaint accuses cruelty and notes Davies fled yesterday as proceedings began.
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