28 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1951
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions Irving, a street, and a school, with scattered references to rates, claims, and inquiries. Names and exact actions are unclear, but the fragment hints at a local notice involving a school, address blocks, and possible assessments or payments.
Gloucester July 26 Roger W Babson argues for making a will to control estate settlement and avoid high costs. He details appointing a personal executor, discretionary powers, and delivering specific bequests to prevent delays, court interference, or added expense. Contends many die without wills, risking probate burdens.
President Truman, in Detroit, warned the nation to prepare for any emergency as he accused the Soviet Union of wartime preparations and questioned whether Communists desire peace in Korea. He urged immediate arms buildup and criticized domestic critics, noting Russia’s export of modern weapons to allies and border-area troop concentrations. The speech was delivered in Cadillac Square during city celebrations.
Four Me residents were injured when a car driven by Samuel Innes, 24, veered off Route 19 in Indian Head Hill area and rolled into a ditch. Passengers Rozene Jones 29, Lorraine Parke 49, Willie Mae Brown 25, and Jones himself suffered various lacerations and abrasions. all were taken to Stem Memorial Hospital in Union City. Damage to the car estimated at 500 dollars.
Father Arthur J. Hutchinson, longtime welcoming figure to Capistrano’s swallows since 1933, died yesterday. His work popularized the legend, drawing hundreds of thousands of tourists to the mission and aiding its gardens and excavation of early ruins. Hutchinson, 74, was born in Brooklyn and moved to California in 1905 arriving as a priest at the mission by 1999.
Corry Red Cross issued a period appeal for funds to aid flood struck areas in Kansas Missouri and nearby regions. About 105000 people in eastern Kansas and Missouri disrupted by the flood last week. a national Red Cross fund drive with a nine million dollar goal has been launched. Local residents are urged to contribute cash and mail donations to the Red Cross chapter headquarters on North Central Street.
A damaged wartime notice informs classified 1A draftees who have passed induction physical but not received notices that next Tuesday is the deadline to enlist. Eligible youths may join Navy Marines Air Force or Army to choose service branch and avoid broader Selective Service routing.
A sudden shower cooled Corry after a day of high temperatures. The brief rainfall varied by area with 0.24 inches in the afternoon and more expected overnight. South side and country club areas saw rain, while some sections reported little to none.
Four men escaped from Annapolis Jail after overpowering a lone guard. Sheriff names Ray Weber, 82, from Anne Arundel as dangerous. The trio with him includes a rape and two burglary suspects, all from Anne Arundel and awaiting trial. State police alerted across 12 states and red blocks issued.
Ground was broken last night for a new Girl Scout building at Mead Park ending a two week Day Camp. Community leaders Tye McCray Rolla McCray and others from Corry Waterford Union City Wattsburg and Walter Sweet of Corry turned the earth for the structure. James Harper will supervise construction with hopes it starts within a week. Funds total 1841 with aims to raise 700 locally and 1190 from nearby towns. Donated labor and materials are expected to offset costs as efforts continue.
Four unmarried women and two bachelors trapped after their raft capsized on the Ohio River at Round Bottom plan to salvage their craft today. Led by Mary Ellin McGrady, a 24-year-old University of Michigan sociologist, the group began from New Kensington to float toward New Orleans. Borden and Brown, both Michigan students, work to unbolt the cabin to right the craft as winds and swift currents threaten the experiment.
Washington July 28 The Defense Secretary Marshall testified before the Senate that the United States intends to deploy about 400000 American troops to Europe in 1952, nearly twice previous estimates, including 60000 airmen. A briefing officer’s on the record remarks were later dismissed as unofficial comments. The episode also noted UN forces in Korea may have been withdrawn from the battlefront and returned to Japan, with officials cautioning against reading policy changes into the statements.
A severe sleet storm with high winds swept eastern Pennsylvania causing considerable damage. Bethlehem and Pottsville areas bore the worst impact as power and telephone service were disrupted. Telegraph lines west of Quakertown in Bucks County were also down and other towns reported outages.
The Associated Press reports that Congress is poised to approve a new emergency controls bill extending price, rent, and wage rules through next June while relaxing consumer credit curbs. The plan calls for a vote Monday to push the measure to President Truman before the current authority expires. The package would preserve existing controls, adjust the inflation impact, and allow cost increases in key sectors while awaiting further adjustments.
The Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train arrived in Titusville after colliding with a 1937 Chevrolet sedan driven by 78 year old Henderson. The car struck the locomotive near the second drive wheels, causing rear brake damage but Henderson escaped serious injury and was admitted to Titusville Hospital for examination before release.
A United Nations medal is authorized for service with UN forces in Korea. Byron Price announced UN regulations as aligned with the unified command in Washington. The bronze disc features the UN emblem and the slogan For service in the defense of the United Nations with a blue and white ribbon. Although a second item mentions Detroit Tigers GM Billy Evans resigning as the team endures its worst season since 1946, the two notes are unrelated in content.
Twenty persons on a New York to Pittsburgh Greyhound were injured when the bus rear ended a truck on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Driver William Bisley of North Braddock was pinned in the wreckage. Maurice J. Osbrott the truck driver was unhurt. Several others including Mrs Cansey of New York City and Mrs Decaccari of Buenos Aires were hospitalized.
Patandpickers fem the Corry Area Willkedt Of with state Nannon Westerday at Pointe City two-day Penn sylvania Potala Genwens Co-op cooperative Associaton. Deni Kloptenstein of Malom Cit A two-time winner, tops picker by buggy pushing four wonds in four minutes and 29 seconds. Richard Stutzman four minutes 31 seconds. Ivar Miller farm Beaverdam. Mary Adamski Corry 20, five bushels in four minutes 6 seconds. Beaverdam Lyall Sill form. Melvin Troyer, Une Jon Guy, R.D. 2 junior picking contest six minutes four seconds. Cash awards to winners. Potato Blossom Queen Miss Dean Master Quakertown. Approximately 80 persons and 3,000 others attended. SEIZED IN DOPERING NEW YORK July 28 authorities arrest 11 men and a woman in $2,000,000 a year counterfeiting and dope ring. Deported vice king Charex Lueluria head Italian Unie of the ring.
In advance headlines from Korea dated July 28, UN and Communist cease-fire negotiators argued over the buffer line near the 38th parallel. Gen Nahi Tlehley Redenwny noted opposing positions, while Brig. Gen. William P. Nuckols reported no area of agreement. Both sides described the mood as cool military formality as talks continued. The Reds pressed neutrality and withdrawal discussions, with potential shifts on the buffer zone and agenda points including firing control, prisoner exchange, and cross-border regulations.
The Gary chapter of the American Red Cross will meet next Tuesday at headquarters on Center Street. Christine Bur bowfield will address the Buffalo regions blood benefit and outline early steps for the organization’s phases.
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