19 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1952
Page
1
A fragmentary real estate notice lists various properties with prices and terms. Details mention streets, garages, multiple rooms, and approximate assessments. Contact or inquiry lines are partially readable, suggesting sales or rentals in a city area with organized postings.
Washington officials studied a new seizure plan but hoped to avoid it. A Monday meeting of the CTO steel workers Wage Policy Committee in Pittsburgh might spur a compromise on the union shop issue. Industry leaders stressed no immediate concession. Possible seizure under the 1948 Selective Service Act was discussed, with defense plants ordered to run on schedule if necessary.
Babson Park Mass longtime economist Hoger W Babson cautions readers about selling small farms as a solution to agricultural and dietary strain. He argues population growth and lagging crop land expansion threaten sustenance, with future land gains from irrigation and swamp land recovery, projecting up to 500 million acres of crop land by 1975.
A boiler explosion aboard a Pennsylvania Railroad commuter train from New York to North Jersey injured two crewmen, the engineer John Melmyk, 54, and fireman Stanley Lehigh, 80. Fire damaged locomotive cab as steam enveloped it. passengers and platform bystanders were unhurt. Delays occurred on Pennsyl vania and Central Railroad of New Jersey lines while officials investigated a blown superheater flare or arch bar. Melmyk was treated and released with first degree burns. Lehigh suffered multiple injuries.
Secretary General Trygve Lie said he is empowered to convoke an extraordinary UN General Assembly within a fortnight if Korean truce talks succeed. He cautioned that little is known publicly about Korea beyond the talks’ participants.
U N forces halted a Red Dawn advance on Old Baldy with artillery and tank support. Eighth Army reports progress within 980 yards of Reds on a northwest slope while no clear crest position is confirmed. Fire damage at a warehouse on Pennsylvania Avenue caused minor damage and was quickly extinguished.
A sudden windstorm ripped along the city edge early today, smashing windows at the Columbus avenue plant. Eyewitness Elwood Baccus reported panes of 24 in each sash, with three of five by six foot sections dropping. Insurance covered the loss. other trees limbs were torn but surrounding areas saw little damage.
Rev Francis Gravey announced completion of the first phase at St. Thomas Church as part of a larger improvement plan. A Gaelic memorial cross rises six feet, bells are retoned after 20 years, and the steeple roof and chime are repaired. future work includes doors, exterior refinishing, new floors and pews. The parish aims to raise $60,000 by 1958 for the 100th anniversary.
More than 1,000 weary firefighters battled an uncontrolled forest fire creeping toward a Bay of Fundy fishing town. Workmen used bulldozers to culvert around sandsdown as crews fought a three mile front. The fire neared the village of about 40 homes within a mile. Provincial Forest Ranger Robey Burgess, who flew over the burned area last night, said efforts would require heavy rain to extinguish it.
Charles varsasses of Spring Street, 93, suffered first and second degree burns to both legs and right arm and was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital. Wurr Tassel, a maintenance worker at Ajax Iron Works, was burned when a spark set his trousers alight while attempting to beat out the blaze. Tassel was rushed to Bracken-Keating ambulance for immediate treatment with his condition later listed as serious.
Senator Benton proposes ending the filibuster by a simple majority after 15 days of debate to push civil rights bills, while criticizing Republicans for paid lip service. The move comes as Democrats brace for a battle at the convention, with leaders split over federal intervention in racial relations and party unity.
Washington Atty Gen McGranery named James R. Browning a 33 year old career DOJ staffer as executive assistant to ease workload. Browning succeeds Grace M. Stewart who served under Tom Clarke Park and J. Howard McGrath.
A Nichols Mead discussion outlines a large scale city recreation program centered on building and operating a community swimming pool. The plan envisions a city recreation commission with a director and staff, funded with public support and state aid. Public input and official guidance from the recreation authority will shape steps toward the pool project and broader recreation services.
Production and office staff at the Corrystumustown plant end the workday and begin a paid vacation period extending until August. A minimal office staff will handle writers and correspondence while DC shipments continue. Union contract dictates three weeks for 20 years plus service, two weeks for five to less than twenty years, and one week for under five.
A blue eyed 24 year old Baltimore woman, miss Dobile McClure, won the world’s most beautiful baton twirler title at Johnstown’s world championship baton twirling tournament. More than 400 twirlers from 48 states and Canada competed as Ou city’s swing twirlers took state and world team championships. William Myer of Smithburg and Ale Burg of Hed Lion earned senior boys and senior girl titles respectively.
Forty nine crew and passengers leaped from the freighter Black Gull after a blast 85 miles at sea. Coast Guard and hospital ship Gripsholm helped survivors as the 3,000-ton vessel burned, with four believed missing and the rest saved.
Reported signs indicate August will see renewed draft activity as Selective Service resumes operations. Hackstown headquarters confirmed a call for induction may occur, with May and July mentions mirroring earlier drafts. Officials note medical exams will precede or accompany any conscription actions.
A driver slammed into a gravel pile on Route west of Corry, injuring Raymond Loesch of Pittsburgh who was taken to Erie’s Vincent Hospital with a fractured toe. Elaine Fiicher, also of Pittsburgh, suffered facial lacerations and was hospitalized. Police say charges may follow and traffic will be restricted to protect residents along the repaved stretch.
A rain shower brought temporary relief from a weeklong heat wave as 52 inches of precipitation cooled parched crops and lawns. The Associated Press notes humidity remained high, with temperatures around 90s and a continuing Bermuda High keeping hot air settled over the region.
Erie veteran Edward Norris 36 killed himself during arraignment in Alderman Cala brese office after police took him into custody on minor charges. Norris fought in World War II at Guadalcanal, bayoneted and captured by the Japanese, and held the Purple Heart. He died at St Vincent's Hospital. Burns fatal to driller and another man in a well accident near Erie.
President Truman, enraged by GOP maneuvering and lobbyist influence, vows to expose Republicans at the polls. He signed a social security boost of 340 million dollars yearly, saying insurance protection gains were pushed by a major lobby. After two fever free days, he returns to the White House two days before Chicago Democratic National Convention.
Illinois Governor veto stirs push to draft Adlai Stevenson for the Democratic presidential race. Key figures including Vice President Barkley and Senators Russell and Kefauver press to unite factions, while Truman confidants weigh Harriman as a possible nominee. Debate centers on steering the convention toward a unity ticket amid rival bids and health questions.
Police identified the victims as Willie Kirkpatrick, 39, and Elmore Hayward, 40, both Black men, after a street knife fight drew a crowd and ended in their deaths within about 12 minutes. Authorities described the incident as a fatal brawl with no immediate arrests reported.
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