18 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
1
Readable fragments indicate a local notice from St Iden New York involving the Amic Wing CTS with a vice action or appointment. Details remain unclear due to OCR gaps but the item appears to list a city or organizational matter requiring official action.
Justice Department to launch a grand jury inquiry into what McGinnery called the international oil cartel. Seven major firms including Standard Oil of New Jersey and Gulf Oil face civil anti trust action in District of Columbia courts. Spokesman for Standard Oil of California cited evidence of a “recond century” monopoly, while other firms did not comment.
Bracken Keating Funeral Home on North Center Street completes a major upgrade over months. A five ton air conditioning and exhaust system is installed for large and small chapel areas and foyer. The mortuary is redecorated with Wilcox Decorators repainting exterior and interior. New carpeting from Meerdini Furniture Store, window awnings by Kinney and Spinsman, roof repaired by Charles Hubertz, and Wilting fixtures added.
Four Delphin County judges study a three day testimony record to determine the degree of guilt of 14 year old John Sarver in the death of Kenneth B Teacher Jr. District Attorney Huette Dowling asked for verdict of second degree murder. Solomon Hurwitz urged manslaughter citing lack of deliberation and intent. Young Sawyer pleaded guilty to murder and waived jury trial.
The state may condemn land from five farmers opposing the Columbus Dam rebuild after water rights are resolved. Indenture agreements were distributed as Sanitary Water Board officials seek relinquishment to allow flood control. Appraisers will value protested plots, with $20,000 from the fishing license fund slated for the project recreation area at the Wear Ue outlet.
The State Superior Court heard arguments on whether the Public Utility Commission can implement a fare increase for Pittsburgh Railways via press release. Anne Alpern said the PUC intended a three cent raise effective July 27, while judges questioned issuing rates before the vending case resolution.
Mary Martin announces her departure from the musical South Pacific in London next November after talks with management. She has starred in the production for nearly four years, including 2 years in London.
Spring Creek residents, including officials Hy Ly Blair and Warren County supt, voted 4 to 20 against joining the regional school jointure. The district faces debt from new housing for grades one through six and seeks a solid agreement with other districts before any future jointure.
An earthquake struck Japan's main island early today, killing at least nine and injuring 134 as buildings toppled and 350 homes were demolished. The tremor, centered near Osaka and Kyoto, shook Tokyo for about a minute, trapping people in collapsed houses.
A new diesel passenger locomotive named Newpe sprinted from Corry to Oil City on No 8486 marking the first diesel powered run on the Oil City Corry route. The locomotive, built at General Electric Erie shop in May, features 1000 horsepower and a steam heating unit for passenger cars. Crew included engineer Meteinger and fireman McBride with other staffers. The legality of using No 8486 to pull Nos 980 and 981 hinges on a Public Utility Commission decision, as petitions seek to scrap the last passenger trains to Oil City and Titusville. Local Pennsy officials cite dieselization.
Philadelphia a plea for release on bail by Steve Nelson former chairman of the Western Pennsylvania Communist party is under advisement today by the State Superior Court. Nelson sentenced Thursday in Allegheny County court to 20 years in prison for violating the state an act appealed yesterday for release pending action on his request for a new trial. Attorneys for Nelson noted he had been freed previously by the court under $10 000 bail. William F Cercone assistant Pittsburgh district attorney and special prosecutor asked the court to keep the defendant to prevent him from emerging as a danger.
Bayard Peake, 19, confessed slaver, arraigned in New York on a murder charge and agreed to a state ordered mental checkup at Bellevue Hospital. He was led away in handcuffs as his attorney noted his disappointment with premature reports about his case.
Drivers at Pittsburgh Railways Co vote 270 to 16 to end a four day sales action and accept a compromise seniority proposal.
President Truman’s doctors announced all medical tests were finished and his temperature had returned to normal after a bout with illness. Doctors expect a return to the White House soon, while Democratic leaders await his dismissal from Walter Reed Hospital.
The Chamber of Commerce Directors met at the Phoenix Hotel to review plans for the annual Potato Festival. William Leaby announced promotions worth 500 in merchandise prizes, with retailers issuing tickets for October drawings. The Fourth Ward School will host, and eight Granges will nominate Potato Blossom Queen candidates. A Fall football game may be added later, with further meetings weekly through the festival.
A White House discussion centered on using the Selective Service Act to seize and mobilize steel plants. Officials considered powers to compel production and transfer to the government, with resistance from critics and legal questions about presidential authority.
Associated Press reports Walter J. Donnelly is named U S high commissioner in Germany succeeding John J. McCroy who resigns for personal reasons after three years. Llewellyn Thompson Jr. named to succeed Donnelly as American ambassador and high commissioner Lor Austein. McCloy is set to depart July 4 with resumption of capital duties later this month.
Erie detective sergeant Sus pended for arranging slot machine sale. mayor and district attorney name two persons during probe. County detective Coates and Roy Gontes interview involved parties as supplemental inquiry continues, with final report due after Harrisburg trip. Ward Wenger, 20, in custody for hammer slaying of his foster mother in Paris Texas after confessing guilt.
Washington authorities approve a Pullman fare increase affecting sleeping car accommodations. The new schedule lists a $5 charge for slower berths in standard cars, with overall rates rising from $8.20 to $3.95 for lower berths and from $39.80 to $30.50 for economy cars.
The President signed a new price support measure extending government backing for cotton and wheat and other crops through 1954 and parity pricing through 1965. The law links parity to two formulas, ensuring higher prices for farmers while maintaining agricultural regulation and a higher standard of living.
Thousands of Veterans of Foreign Wars members in full dress paraded through downtown Pittsburgh as the three day state encampment opened. A business meeting and officer nominations were scheduled with elections set for tomorrow after a speech by Senator Edward Martin urging veterans to resist communism and defend America.
The article notes Vice President Alben W. Barkley gaining ground in the Democratic presidential nomination contest amid pre convention talks. It mentions Pennsylvania delegates possibly backing Barkley, Jacob Avone and other community figures, and analyses of how party insiders view Barkley’s potential impact on the ticket. It references Ed Lawrence and various political maneuvers, with speculation about how different states and figures may influence the veep selection.
In Korea near Chorwon a tank supported Communist battalion attacked Hill to the west of Chorwon amid heavy shelling from Red mortars and field guns. The assault began after midnight and continued until about 3 45 a m with fierce fighting and casualties on both sides.
Berlin report says Communist women urged unmarried colleagues to guard romantic advances as a means to infiltrate, with Anna Welch leading the Soviet railway workers committee warning that Western agents and spies use courtship to worm their way into the Red nest.
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