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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1952
Page
1
Real estate ad notes several properties in Corry and nearby areas. Listings mention furnaces, garages, heating systems, and prices around 7200 to 8750 dollars. Contact details and brokers are included for interested buyers.
A powerful quake struck the sparsely settled mountains north of Los Angeles, killing at least 12 people and injuring many as Tehachapi and nearby areas faced widespread destruction. The event disrupted the Kern County region, blocked transport, and triggered emergency responses across Bakersfield and surrounding towns.
Cecil Carbaugh of Carry lost a wallet with 85.25 cash and personal cards Friday afternoon. Joan Crispen, an Isaly's Dairy employee, found the wallet and turned it over. Patrolman Ralph Brunton recovered the wallet at Franklin Police Station Saturday after the Franklin police notified Carbaugh.
Reports say oil was found on U GJ Fol fett farm on Carter Hill five miles northwest of the city. Initial tests show oil mixed with water. drilling halted to test viability. If results are positive and marketable, Carter Hill could see renewed oil and gas exploration activity.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce launches a citywide membership drive running through the month. Rasselas Brown chairs ward committees with workers assigned to contact 240 eligible businesses, up from 90 last year, and reports will detail reasons for any declines to join. The chamber plans improvements if needed, says Stewart Long, president.
Argentine first lady Eva Peron, wife of President Juan Peron, was reportedly holding her own early today after rallying slightly over the weekend amid political and public attention in Buenos Aires.
Chicago report shows a large bloc of Pennsylvania delegates pledged or leaning toward Stevenson in the Democratic race for the nomination. The roll call listed Stevenson with 83 votes to Kefauver 14, Truman 7, Harriman and Eleanor Roosevelt one each, with several others voting or abstaining as the delegation chair Francis Myers announced the results as a grass roots show of sentiment.
Nine prisoners escaped from the Jackson County jail in downtown Kansas City using torches to cut steel doors on the 1th floor, amid a jailer being restrained. One escapee, Joseph Nastrasso Jn, 25, linked to underworld violence. Three prisoners recaptured. outside help suggested by Tony Barcus, 17, of Dayton.
A severe wind damaged Beaverdam Evangelical United Brethren Church Saturday tearing the belfry from the building and scattering debris. The bell remained, repairs were started quickly, and services resumed. Estimated damages cited around 1500 dollars with broader area damage near Beaverdam and Corry Jamestown corridor.
United States and Canada announce Exercise Signpost from July 19 to 27 1952 to test air defense cooperation. The operation will cover both nations with fighter interceptors radar units and Ground Observer Corps coordination under Gen. Benjamin W. Chidlaw and Air Vice Marshal James.
President Philp Murray of the CIO United Steel Workers charged that the steel industry repudiated a strike settlement he helped broker. He told the Wage Policy Committee that Bethlehem officials urged acceptance of White’s proposals and that major producers had not agreed to all terms. If no progress, the government may act to seize mills under the 148 Selective Service Act to aid defense needs.
Harry Coyne 82 of Turtle Creek lost control his auto two miles north of Wattsburg while en route from Buffalo to home. He was hospitalized at Stem Memorial with abrasions contusions and shock after the car overturned. His wife was shaken but unharmed. Damage to Coyne's car estimated at 400 dollars. A second collision on the Corry Beaverdam road left Edith Fenno 18 Corry and Conrad Nelson 53 Waterford with minor damage and no injuries. Separate item notes brief on Korea United Nations armistice talks lasting 20 minutes and resuming next morning at Panmunjom.
Premier Ahimed Qadet resigns amid deadly demonstrations as troops clash with crowds at the Parliament Building. Police fire into protesters. at least three killed and many injured or detained in Tehran amid broader unrest following calls for government change.
Johnny J. Wools of Hollywood California, known for scaling tall buildings, says he will perform a climb at the hotel tonight if weather allows. He claims to have scaled the side of the Corry Hotel using only tennis shoes and improvised ledges, showing scars from seven falls. Wools aims to scale the Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittsburgh and will perform in Pittsburgh this month pending arrangements. If rain delays past 7 p m the event will be postponed to Wednesday and a collection will be taken up by Woods before the climb starts.
Torrid heat continues in Corry with forecasts predicting another hot day and scattered thunderstorms. The 88 degree official reading plus recent moisture spurred residents to cars and lakes, while records show 90 plus temperatures on many June through early July days, exceeding long term averages.
Harrisburg reports reveal millions of dollars in unassessed real estate across Pennsylvania. Senator George B. Stevenson, chair of the Local Government Committee, cites a hedge-podge system and outdated records as key causes, with farms and subdivided tracts details missing from assessment rolls.
Western Pennsylvania dairy farmers plan another fall price increase to offset rising costs. Keystone Milk Producers Association president B Wachsmuth says the group will petition the State Milk Control Commission for a new boost to counter higher production expenses.
President Truman returned to the White House desk today after a week away, following three days at Walker Reed Hospital for a mild infection. Press secretary rebutted a flood of rumors about his Democratic politics as Eisenhower remains silent on a preferred Democratic opponent during Chicago convention.
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