25 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1951
Page
1
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Kaesong delegates push a withdrawal proposal as Musmanno’s surprise victory is noted. Corry reports only 872 cast with no contests in city races this fall. incumbents and write‑in routes dominate the ticket with few contested offices.
In Concord Township Ronald Gates and Car Gyles led a contested slate for school director while GOP candidates dominated the ticket. Across Columbus and Elgin voters faced few Democratic challengers and several races were decided or unopposed with two fall elections planned.
State police report a two car collision four miles east of Centervills at Maynard's Corners injuring a Centervilles man identified as John Magee. Mrs. Ann Steadman of Townville drove the second car. Police pursued details yesterday after the 6 20 p m crash and assessed damage to Magee’s vehicle at about 100 dollars and Steadman’s at around 600 dollars.
Communist delegates offered a new withdrawal plan for foreign troops in Korea. The UN command agreed to an overnight recess to study the proposal, noting considerable progress in talks at Kaesong. Nam Il and Vice Adm Joy led discussions as the alliance pushed to continue Thursday sessions.
Embezzlement suit filed against Fred J. Donovan of the Donovan Contractors in Titusville. Three firm partners Charles Robert and Joseph Donovan filed against him as he faced an elder court appearance. a related city suit seeks damages tied to a sewer project, with counterclaims over work and penalties.
District Attorney Franks Hogan disclosed that three University of Toledo players are involved in the nationwide college basketball scandal. Toledo becomes the sixth major program tied to the expose, which also implicates 19 players from four New York schools and Bradley. Hogan did not identify the Toledo players but stated they cooperated fully with investigators.
In Bradford, Republican Joseph J. Hina man defeated incumbent Dr Hugh J Ryan for the GOP nomination. Ryan, a write in candidate, appears set for November on the Democratic line. Across Pennsylvania incumbents held renomination gains as Philadelphia and Reading saw notable mayoralty outcomes. Clifford L Harman won Williamsport GOP nod defeating Mayor Leo C Williamson, while Reading elected Democrat John J Davie over Charles Stoner.
Howard F. Beck, age unknown, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Beck of Waterford Route 2, died early today at St Vincent's Hospital from burns sustained when gasoline exploded while he was making torches from wheels in a garage. He died at 1 10 am. Coroner Warren Wart isInvestigating.
A GOP meeting in Washington shows House Republicans split over a plan to strip Secretary of State Acheson of pay through the State Department budget. The motion would bar pay to any policy head who previously belonged to a firm representing a foreign government. Senate confirmation blocks removal. success hinges on Democratic backing amid limited attendance.
State Police report a collision near Butler left a woman and two children dead and at least five injured. Victims include Mildren Craveer and Rose Marie Washsler’s daughters. Drivers and bystanders were shaken as one trailer caught fire after rolling over an embankment.
In Erie on July 26 the remnant Republican slate advanced two nominees for county posts, while Democrat voters produced a surprise dark horse in Paul F. Watson who clinched one of the two Democratic nominations alongside Louis Reymer. Incumbent Dred W. Lamberton led Republicans, with Carl Proctor as a newcomer backed by the party. Homer Cook trailed. Watson edged Reymer by a narrow margin in the city and outpaced him countywide, amid surprises from Johnny Carey and other Democratic contenders.
Dr Albert C Barnes 78 a famed philanthropist and founder of the Barnes Foundation was killed when his convertible collided with a truck on a highway near Phoenixville Pennsylvania The accident also involved driver Norman M Weir 30 of Phoenixville The Barnes fortune arose from argyrol research and manufacture and he housed a renowned art collection valued in the millions at Merion The Barnes Foundation endowed at 6000000 proceeds supported his art programs and collection plans in the area
The Associated reports indictments against top underworld figure Costello and associates in New York. The charge stems from committee hearings last March and could carry penalties up to a thousand dollars. Frank Erickson and Joe Adowia are named in the proceedings.
Corry Man's plane remains unfound as Alaska searchers deploy 18 aircraft to cover seas and mountain corridors. The Orient-bound DC-4 disappeared Saturday with 26 American servicemen, two Canadian seamen, and seven Canadian crew including two stewardesses.
Philadelphia races see Rev Dr Daniel A Poling win GOP mayoral nod while Dems back Michael A Musmanno for the Supreme Court. Ladner loses to Musmanno as his telegram victory note signals a political shift and the race for a vacant congressional seat draws national attention.
In Harrisburg fifty five tabroom polls weigh the fate of alcohol laws as Pennsylvania counties hold local option elections. The wet versus dry battle measures in 128 communities with Greenville highlighted as a key testing ground amid heated campaigns and liquor law debates.
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