03 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1952
Page
1
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In MUNSAN Korea March 3 Communist truce negotiators accused the United Nations Command of lying and stalling while acknowledging the UN had no legal right to reject Russia as a neutral armistice inspector. North Korean leaders argued for Russia’s inclusion as a supervisory nation, while Rear Admiral Libby and Colonel Darrow labeled the session unproductive and a possible war game, with talks hinting at differing views on Soviet acceptance and a joint belligerent commission.
A total of 9 983 Erie County students and college students received chest x rays in a survey completed by the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association. A mobile unit provided free survey x rays to 11th graders, athletes, teachers, and other school personnel as well as freemen and senior college students. The check for tuberculosis and other chest diseases was used by 2 267 students and teachers in Erie schools and 4 721 in the rural county. All schools were covered in eight days, a new record. The x-ray files will be interpreted by a committee chaired by Dr Ralph D Bacon and reports mailed to those surveyed.
Harrisburg March 3 Guy John 8 Fine today promoted E Ty Schmidt acting secretary of highways to full cabinet status. Frank D Armstrong reappointed as a member of the state liquor control board. Schmidt, chief engineer since 1947, now heads the highway department with a salary increase to 15,000? The governor said further appointments to the Public Utility Commission and the state Milk Control Commission are expected in days.
Area escapes the latest storm as rain driven by wind moves toward eastern and central Pennsylvania. Clearing weather is forecast western Pennsylvania over the next 12 hours after a weekend two-storm spell dumped several inches of snow, caused travel disruptions, and tied up transportation statewide.
Pope Pius XI marks his 76th birthday and the 12th anniversary of his election with a ceremony at the Pontifical Lateran Atheneum. The day includes congratulatory messages and a thanksgiving service planned for March 12 in the Sistine Chapel. The pope's routine followed his usual schedule of private audiences and a choral gas service in his private chapel. On the same day, Louis Dixon died in a high speed crash near Burgettstown, Pa., after colliding with a vehicle on Route 18.
Public employees in Corry and Pennsylvania districts join a Loyalty Day program with an oath declaring they oppose any organization seeking to overthrow the government by force. Alderman M. S. Cobbett administered the oath to city and school staff, with state employment service workers and police set to participate. Officials warn subversive activity will lead to dismissal and vow enforcement across local government.
The Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 vote, upheld New York's Feinberg anti Communist teacher law designed to bar subversive individuals from teaching. Taxpayers argued it violated free speech and assembly. Justice Minton delivered the majority. Justices Douglas Black and Frankfurter dissented. The majority included Chief Justice Vinson and Justices Reed Jackson Burton and Clark.
Nice France March 3 an Air Force airliner crashed in an olive grove near the Riviera killing 37 people including American ballet dancer Joan Harriet Kotomsn 21 and French actresses Michele Verly and others. The four engine plane had just taken off from Nice airport and plunged into the grove after reportedly failing to gain altitude. Officials said debris and feathers were found in engine intakes and a faulty engine may have caused the disaster. The pilot Theau Furouehi 20 and his wife were among the dead. Margarite Delpy of Paris survived in critical condition.
The Supreme Court today dismissed a challenge to a New Jersey law requiring daily Bible readings in public schools. The decision rests on lack of authority to decide the case in its peculiar circumstances, aligning with other states where Bible reading is common in public schools.
Trappers protesting the Beaver sale report prices far below recent years. Prices for pelts fell sharply with some as low as 50 cents and a 68 inch blanket bringing only 25 dollars. Buyers cited market slump and conditions at the Corry Rod and Gun Club tagging event as evidence of a typical year.
More than 80,000 civilian volunteers answered a surprise call to duty in a 12 hour air defense exercise staged by the Eastern Air Defense Force. Observers in Corry manned an observation post atop the Hotel Corry from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and reported to filter centers for relay to main facilities. The drill covered states from Maine to Maryland and included New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania as part of the eastern population zone.
An AP report notes a star lineup of national figures moving into New Hampshire for the pivotal primary. Taft Eisenhower Stassen and other GOP hopefuls and several Democratic names prepare for last minute campaigning ahead of the March 11 elections.
The Corry Evening Journal observes its fiftieth anniversary noting origins as The Penny Press started by Ajengon Crosby. TD Colgrove and William J. Hines led early ownership and operation across multiple locations before settling in the West South Street Journal Building in 1914. The history highlights ongoing modernization, loyal local support, and changing industry alongside shifting local businesses, banks, and factories. The piece recalls past mayor R. B. Dawson, a fierce fight over a daytime electric lighting franchise, and the city’s evolving industrial landscape from 50 years ago to now.
The February period showed mild overall conditions with above normal high temperatures and scattered precipitation. Data from official observers notes above normal highs at 52 degrees on February 15, 289 inches of precipitation recorded in the month, and variable snowfall depths ranging from light dustings to several inches across the Corry district.
In Meadville on March 3 the body of Tack Bondi age 1, who disappeared December 24 after falling into French Creek near the Mercertreet bridge, was found at the Route 7B bridge across the creek in Caelaran ton. His mother is Ivar Brargom. father Thott Bondi resides Meadville. A Crawford County coroner ruled accidental death by hyperthermia. State Police said the body lay in branches near a pier at Rovbe 72. Three youths Willard Taylor of Cochranton and James Phares of Cochranton D 2 found the body after observing ice cracks while returning from Sunday School. Only the boy's blue cap remained. The boy reportedly fell through ice after stepping onto it to retrieve a stick. Samuel Perys 11 of Meadville said his brother attempted to help before vanishing. Dragging continued for days. CHURCHGOERS GET FREE RIDE. BUFFALO March 3 The Niagara Frontier Transit Corp announced it gave 27,000 free rides to churchgoers yesterday as part of a Lent Sunday program.
Paris March 3 A 60 year old Conservative Antoine Pinay said he would seek to form a new cabinet to move France from its political and financial jar. He noted President insisted on consult and would report back after talks. Pinay’s prospects are viewed as highly doubtful as Reynaud and Pleven options are considered. The article notes Pinay’s right of center stance and the broader struggle among former leaders to shape France’s policy amid a stalled government and European crisis.
Bonn report says the United States dismissed a Czechoslovak note demanding the return of Czech children held in the American zone of Germany as political propaganda. American authorities said they protect each child in care and follow policy for war orphans and unaccompanied youths amid the Nagy occupation era.
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