23 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes show a public sale notice and clerk actions with references to deposits bids and guaranties. Mentions Corry and city context, with unclear dates and figures. May indicate August deadline and turnout concerns.
Lt James Jackson native and former city resident is named by the U S Air Corps as one of 38 aboard a missing transport plane believed to have crashed along the Alaska coast. The search continued amid poor weather as crews scouted the panhandle for the missing airlift craft and its occupants.
Justice Douglas of the Supreme Court arrives in India for a four week vacation. He plans mountain climbing near Kulu Himachal Pradesh and aims to avoid close proximity to political powers amid tension over U.S. influence.
More than 3500 local residents visited Meer dink's House of Furniture for its three day formal opening last Thursday to Saturday. The newly enlarged showroom in the former Corry Hospital building drew crowds as the Meerdinks showcased a full line of household furnishings. Floral tributes arrived from Severn Jael firms and manufacturers. About 9300 attendance was recorded via registration slips. Door prizes awarded Saturday evening went to Mrs Walter Dankowski and others from Corry area, with several winners from nearby towns receiving certificates or discounts. Representatives from appliance and furniture firms joined the Meerdink staff in guiding visitors through the expanded store.
Tehran July 23 Ayatollah cabinet member claims a six point plan allows resumption of negotiations over the nationalization dispute with Britain. Dr Karim Sanuid says a six hour talk with Prime Minister Mossadegh and the nationalization board produced first concrete progress. Officials expect a formal statement after further talks with Harriman.
The Pennaylyarin Gas Company enforcement bans new gas heating installations as the Petro-Tellm Administration for Defense considers a national plan. Local builders face forced changes as fuel supply concerns keep lifting restrictions aligned with winter demand.
Washington July 23 The United States pressures for Spain aid in exchange for Spanish use of U S military bases while questions rise on meeting the 98 5 billion aid request for Western Europe and allied nations Talks described as preliminary by President Truman followed Madrid talks with Forrest Sherman who died of a heart attack in Daly Sherman was to return to Spain Truman said policy toward Spain has shifted toward military use Acheson said the U S seeks Spanish help against Communist aggression Franco indicates Spain may allow bases to bolster economic and military effort Some farmers voices were recorded (Continued on Page Eighty).
Allied negotiators in Korea, led by Admiral G Turner Joy, depart Tokyo with final UN guidance for resuming armistice talks at Kaesong. The eighth meeting stalled after Communist demands, with potential for deadlock or a breakthrough. Air and ground operations reported around Pyongyang and Fuyachon as negotiations loom.
Voters head to polls Tuesday with 4 771 182 registered in a wide array of races. Incumbent Justice Grover C Ladner faces Michael A Musmanno on the Democratic side in Philadelphia patrons. Republicans weigh T K Chidsey in Easton. Philadelphia mayoral race features Poling and Miller while Clarke battles Sharisin. Special congressional race in 33rd district to replace Frank Buchanan with Vera Buchanan seeking the Democratic nomination.
State Police investigated two traffic crashes near Union City yesterday. Fred Gleason 55 of Russell was treated for possible pelvic fracture and head lacerations after his sedan hit Church's tavern on Route 6. Paul Emerson 4 of Trinity sustained a sprain and abrasions after a spin on Wet pavement ended with a vehicle off the road near Unley City.
Marshal Philippe Petain, World War I hero, died at 9:20 a.m. local time on Ile d Yeux. He had served five years of a life treason sentence. the government had commuted his sentence last month and moved him from prison to a private mansion. Funeral services were planned for Wednesday at Notre Dame du Port in Port Joliville.
Confusion surrounds a one cent per quart rollback order by the Office of Price Stabilization in Pittsburgh and Johnstown Altoona and Erie areas. OPS may ease the increase while considering a partial rollback and farm margins amid ministerial dispute and a Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission stance.
In Amman Jordan on July 27 thousands paid final respects as King Abdullah was laid to rest. Arab Legion guns fired at one minute intervals as the cortege moved from the royal palace to the burial site amid wailing crowds. The assassination of the monarch cast a pall over the capital.
The OPS authorized bottle dink bottlers to boost prices to retailers by about six cents per 12 ounce bottle. Coca Cola reportedly will resist the fee while other large companies may raise prices too. The ceiling affects six and 12 ounce bottles, effective July, to relieve supplier hardship.
Washington July 23 A Senate House conference committee reviews an economic controls measure. Conferees aim to produce a compromise acceptable to both chambers as the existing controls expire soon. The effort follows Truman administration aims while prospects for broader action remain doubtful.
Orville L. Bernis, 27, of Corry, was sentenced to 30 days in Erie County Jail and fined 50 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to drunken driving before Judge Burton Laub. He was arrested after a sideswipe on West Columbus Avenue and arraigned before Alderman M. G. Cobbett. The case follows a countywide crackdown on drunken driving.
President Truman urged a large increase in national defense and foreign military aid, saying up to 8.5 billion dollars more may be needed this year. He outlined steps to shield civilian goods from inflation and called for expanded authority over defense plants and credit, while acknowledging expected congressional opposition.
The Skyway Drive In on Route 5 in Erie has been leased by Blatt Theatre Company of Wey Smith. The longtime lease secures a home for the Blatt chain’s Skyway venue, with plans to keep the site active under the Blatt label and maintain concert and film showings.
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