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18 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1952
Page
1
A partially legible OCR fragment mentions people and places but lacks clear actions or dates. No definitive event or outcome can be established from the readable text.
A short note records a case at Ithva Street involving number 59b3. The item is terse with limited readable details and mentions a page number 167.
Washington March 18 Associated Press Newbold Morris faces Senate scrutiny as he seeks to compel 25 000 high paid officials to answer a questionnaire on corruption in government He pledged that officials refusing the form will have to resign while Truman seeks full cooperation from the executive branch McCarran plans to block Morris power to compel records and witnesses unless limited to a cleanup appointee with Senate approval and safeguards. Also Monroe Dowling resigns as New York revenue official amid irregularities and Percy Wehrich famed composer dies at New York home including hits Moonlight Bay and Put On Your Ole Gray Bonnet.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Board approved a license for Mrs Aire Jasper to operate Marty’s Fireside at Royle G Ent Verity Knowl in Wayne township. The site, previously a restaurant near Enasleet, had one licensed rival in the area and was occupied by a closed establishment before licensing.
A debate over Spring Street between West Pleasant and West South pits the Board of Education against the City Council as officials review past plans for school expansion. A 1945 condemnation plan would have bought properties west of the Senior High, now a playground, with previously issued ordinances and a quit claim deed raising doubts about formal hosting and future use. The resolution hinges on the district’s expansion needs and potential disposal of the playground and the Senior High building, with legal counsel and city authorities weighing options.
Allied Eighth Army reports repelling a dawn assault by about 1000 Chinese Reds along a four mile front northwest of Ko Rangpo. Air attacks on railway targets and ground action around Taehon and Sechon followed amid snow and searchlight activity.
The Joint School District plans a $92 090 000 bond issue for the new joint Junior Senior High School. Superintendent Lawrence Dovegts aims to hire bond counselors to review six districts finances, with a tentative March 26 meeting to decide on an architect and advisers.
The Department of Defense said in Washington that in April about one fifth of the 28th Infantry Division’s enlisted men called to active duty will be released. A further one fifth will be sent home each month until the original group is out of uniform. The plan delays a 24 month full release due to European service needs. Release dates depend on unit requirements, WWII service, combat exposure, and hardship.
City council meeting covered February finances including receipts of 13 029 43 in city taxes and 2 614 44 in additional payments. Monthly round receipts totaled 17 200 24 with disbursements 10 684 08 leaving 7 017 92. Parking meter receipts 1 000 and parking fines 460 were recorded. Action approved bidding for baseline materials and fuel oils and a 25 foot billboard near the new station raised with zoning advisory to the area.
City and Pennsylvania Electric Company report minimal complaints about extensive tree trimming. Work involves clearances along sidewalks and at City Park West of North Center street, with cooperation from the Street Department and property owners when trees are dangerous or outside sidewalk lines.
The appeal for funds shows donations increasing across divisions with a total of 3 846 reported by noon. Volunteers including Mrs. C M Howard count the progress as canvass teams continue work and advance gifts are logged.
A missing parachutist from a transport plane crash near Dallas was found alive after bailing out with 20 others. The pilot, Capt R C Wesley, steered the two engine aircraft into a residential area and both engines burned out. several did not survive while most parachuted to safety. Identified survivors included Joseph Doh Jnsco and Carl J. Ducker among others. the Navy planned a search and a party to welcome the recovered airmen.
The late superior court ruled that the Duquesne Club of Pittsburgh is not subject to the city mercantile license tax. The decision upheld the Allegheny County common pleas court and dismissed appeals by Pittsburgh the school district. Similar rulings were made on appeals by the city against the Twenty Centry Club and the Hen Co, tied to restaurant receipts tax cases.
Fragmentary text outlines Democratic campaign dynamics with Truman and McKinney amid party debates. Mentions Key West meetings, NATO stance, and pressure from a national committee to guide strategy. References Eisenhower supporters and GOP signals, plus anticipated early May timing for primary or convention actions.
An elderly grave digger, allegedly the anonymous author of a threatening note to Arnold Schuster, was held for arraignment in Brooklyn on extortion charges. FBI traced the writer to New York after a February note warned Schuster. Meanwhile Willie Sutton and two co defendants faced trial in Queens for an $84 000 Manufacturers Trust branch robbery.
A youth from Senior High School is involved in a vehicle crash after a wheel dropped into a deep street hole on Spun Street late at night. The impact hurled him against the Jeep roof, causing a gash. He was treated by a local physician.
Police hunt for a 1937 or 1938 Plymouth after a two car collision near Riceville Gurnee intersection. Miss Janet L. Walinst 21 Centerville and her mother were uninjured. A second vehicle fled the scene leaving a hub cap as identification. Killed by lump of clay near Greensburg was Edward Almes 59 of Sattsbore.
The council discussed an old city bond with coupons attached. Clerk Williams read a letter from Bryn Mawr Trust officer questioning a Corry Duty Building Bond issued over 30 years ago. The treasurer’s investigation confirmed it is the only remaining bond of that issue.
The council authorized Treasurer Smith to notify Bryn Mawr Bank that payment will be made on a $100 bond with coupons. Interest for years since redemption will be paid. The building previously destroyed and sold to the late Frank Havirie was not offered for redemption.
Reds propose four alterations at ports of entry and claim they cannot answer seven questions about exchanging prisoners. General Nuckols expects a quick settlement of the problem.
Communist negotiators proposed four changes to ports of entry into Korea and said they could not answer Allied questions about prisoner lists. UN representatives rejected the handling and pressed for a clear position. Officials noted possible single port status for Seoul and Pusan, with Inchon debated. Andrew Cordier stated an armistice could be reached on an honorable basis.
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