11 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1951
Page
1
The item shows a jumble of terms including prices, locations, and assorted goods. It reads like a damaged classified or sale notice with scattered numbers and incomplete phrases. Entities such as places and prices are present but specifics are unclear.
Moscow demanded that all nations who fought Japan be invited to a July peace conference. The 19 page note handed to U S Ambassador Alan G Kirk by Deputy Foreign Minister Y A Zorin urged including Communist China and argued for a council of foreign ministers from Russia the United States Britain France and China to draft the treaty. It accused the United States of seeking a separate peace with Japan to keep Japan under U S influence and to prevent Red China from joining negotiations.
A benefit dance at West Spring Creek Grange Hall netted $330 to fund Charles Labowski’s trip to Johns Hopkins Hospital for heart disorder evaluation and possible surgery. Donations came from locals and groups with a second fundraiser planned by Corry Grange this Thursday to add to the total after a barn fire damaged the family’s farm and insured losses.
County Detective John Vitus arrested Guittes Hillman of Piedmont Street in connection with the death of his 15 month old daughter Joyen Marie Muftwast. A second post mortem at Hamot Hospital suggested death from injuries after a fall, with authorities saying he admitted kicking and slapping the child when she cried. Disinterment six days earlier followed lab tests indicating septicemia as the initial cause ruled by the coroner.
Seven members of this year's eight grade at St. Edward's received promotion certificates yesterday after the 8 15 mass at St Thomas Church. Diplomas were awarded to eight students, with various special honors for grades, perfect attendance, spelling, art, swimming, and Legion medals. Benediction followed as the student body joined in hymn singing. Also noted, Milton Berle raised 1127.21 for the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund during a 22 hour telethon in New York.
Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer testified to support Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the Senate inquiry into MacArthur's dismissal. He denied a 1945 report favored bringing Chinese Communists into a coalition with Nationalists, and disputed Acheson's framing of the era. Wedemeyer, then commander in the Far East, explained his role, noted a 1949 Formosa document, and said he was relieved from duty at his request.
An anonymous donor provided a second oxygen tent to Corry Memorial Hospital after Saturday emergencies. Supt. Alexander arranged immediate delivery via Bir freight and Heyl's druggist supply, with the modern unit costing 785.
A Wayne Township session on a proposed jointure ended with a narrow 4 to 125 vote in favor. Board members from Wayne Concord Spring Creek Columbus Elgin and Corry will meet tomorrow at Corry Junior High to seek commitment on district participation. Observers noted women dominated the favorable speakers and leaders.
A Knickerbocker bound freight crash near Myre, Indiana injured 26 to 36 people, with 14 passengers and 12 crew. Katie Bensink of Corry was among the released after first aid. one passenger coach overturned while a wheel broke on the diesel unit caused the derailment.
Warrants issued for Herbert Winer and Robert Edminton after they, with Nancy Elder, allegedly stole $70 from Frat Edmiston while he slept at 328 West Washington. State Police station alerted as the trio were last seen in Corry area. Edmiston says the men had been at his home for several weeks.
President Truman plans a national radio address Thursday night to press for stronger inflation controls and a two year extension of the price and wage powers set to expire in June. Congress debates how far to extend, with farm and labor groups divided and business leaders cautious.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced a million dollar program to install electronic control units that stop trains for overspeed or signal violations and slow engines if operators do not respond correctly. Units are already on locomotives for crew training and the Broadway Limited, with expansion to 307 engines planned across diesel and steam types.
A National Guardsman from Waynesbury Ly Beott Bining 28 was identified as the dead pilot after a mock air engagement near New Caste Virginia. Lt. Gol. TR. Chantler of the Pittsburgh based Ath Fighter group confirmed the fatality after the plane crashed and exploded yesterday.
Seven people were injured in four Pa crashes around Corry and Hughes Corners Saturday. Maurice At denon of Warren and Emanuel Livcha of Ashtabula collided near Mill Village. lacerations and other injuries were reported. James Averill Anderson and another driver faced minor injuries and one driver was cited. At Hughes Corners an accident between DeLeon and Bunnell and Merzenbach caused $150 damage each. Bunnell cited for failing to stop at a stop sign. In Glymer Proctor collisions, none injured but $20 damage. Frank Kiselewski, 31, of Erie was treated for undetermined injuries. he was retracing toward Corry when he lost direction and struck a ditch before stopping.
The Sunday Pictoral speculated that King George VI, aged 51, may "refire" in favor of Princess Elizabeth due to illness and fatigue. Reports note a catarrhal inflammation and lingering effects from circulatory problems in his leg, leaving observers unsure about his condition and stamina.
Washington reports indicate the United States is prepared to provide Yugoslavia with substantial military and economic aid. Defense officials say talks with Yugoslav leaders have progressed, with Western allies considering broader weapon and supply support while exploring non Soviet aligned assistance channels.
Foreign Secretary Herbert Morrison scheduled to face opposition questions as Britain pursues missing diplomats Norman Maclean and Burgess. They disappeared May 28 after a Southampton to St Malo voyage. Italian and French sightings vary, with Burgess linked to Turkey claims. Tempo reports But no confidential papers were found. Sir Percy Sillitoe arrived in Washington for talks with US officials about the case.
Sea visitor notes outline financial details of a proposed Corry school jointure. Figures show a $57,912 local share with $39,164 reimbursed by the state, leaving $18,758 to be paid locally. The plan assumes enrollment rises and tuition losses from new districts. directors largely favor moving ahead despite uncertain commitments.
The Associated Press reports United Nations tanks entered Kumhwa and Chorwon in North Korea, collapsing the Communist iron triangle. UN forces advanced about 1 neighboring miles north of the 38th parallel, with reports of cheering Koreans as troops moved through key routes toward Pyongyang and Wonsan. General James A. Van Fleet noted gains and the approach to major supply lines, while discussions on Chinese involvement and food issues were noted by Defence Secretary Marshall.
A Harrisburg secretary Alice Werner, about 60, died after an explosion and gunfire struck the Central Young Men's Christian Association building in Dunetown Farristang. Kirker, executive secretary, said no other injuries were reported and that the victim was found in a bathroom as flames burned in the basement area.
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