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A damaged clipping offers partial public sale details with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1953
Page
1
A damaged clipping offers partial public sale details with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Moscow announced Moscow rejected Washington protest over a March air clash off Kamchatka. It said American bomber violated Siberian airspace on two flights, and Russian jets fired in self defense. State Department said Russian version contradicted facts of the U.S. protest.
Harrisburg reports that Gov John S Finle confirms David M Witker as secretary of labor and a member of the State Planning Board amid broader confirmations. Senate also reappoints Sen Albert Pechan to the Pennsylvania Aeronautics Commission and names Frank Mesland to Gorlie post. D A Gimberland County to board of trustees of Shippensburg Sale Teachers College. Pittsburgh’s Wastinghouse Whotte Corp borrows 50 million dollars from investors to fund expansion.
City officials postponed the outdoor pool fund drive at Mead Park due to site changes and new industrial developments. The delay follows a tentative plan to build a 100000 to 125000 dollar pool facility as committees weigh school use, technology, and cost estimates. A follow up meeting is set for next Monday to decide whether to resume on a new date or cancel the project.
An aging Czechoslovak airliner with 28 passengers diverted toward Germany after an in-flight incident. American authorities guided the plane to a safe landing at Frankfurt, with several crew and passengers possibly staying in West Germany while others would be returned to Czechoslovakia. the U.S. Air Force oversees custody and repatriation details.
Harrisburg Rep Wrayburn B Hull Republican Potter blocked plans to re enact 2 million dollars in existing taxes as the tax study committee prepares its report. The committee chair said no rush while Fine administration proposed renewing 311 million in taxes without new rates. Senate approved annual sessions. reapportionment would add two House seats and a new senator position in several counties.
The city recorded 1.71 inches of precipitation with a heavy downpour causing clogged sluices and street flooding. Center and Main streets saw a sewer drain blockage, water several inches deep on the south side, and relief sewers half full on East Smith Street. Over 100 acres of jewelrying land flooded in the flats east of the city.
Members of the Area Schools Authority weigh a proposed bond issue for a school project at 490,600 dollars. Rollins and Company Jewel set to bid, with the authority to accept, reject, or negotiate the offer. If negotiations fail, bids may be opened on the market. The plan includes construction work by L. H. Ludwig and Co. and requires approval from Harrisburg authorities.
Front line officers report heavy fighting on Old Baldy Hill in Korea as American and Chinese forces clash after a major Red attack. About 300 Chinese troops were said killed in the initial push, with U S and Chinese reinforcements fighting through a day of intense combat near the Imjin Valley.
Pravda warns a six nation European defense plan faces growing difficulties after ratification. It predicts Western European tensions will rise and Germany will see heightened militarism amid Western alliance efforts, labeling the pact a tool of American imperialists.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to rehear an insurance company appeal over a claim for the death benefits of Cpl. Andrew Beley who died in Korea on March 7, 1951. The case hinged on whether the Korean conflict qualified as a war for policy purposes.
Katherine Manstrop of 1608 West Pleasant Street, a Corry centenarian, was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after suffering a fracture of the left hip this morning. She was injured while getting out of bed at home and recently celebrated her 101st birthday. Elvidge nomination approved for governor post in Washington.
A collision at a junction left three injured including a 69 year old man and a 34 year old, with emergency crews rushing victims to Munlen Hospital. Names and roles are partially obscured in the report, but witnesses and officers described the crash as a rear end collision involving Norman and Morano vehicles on Route 1.
Kaiser-Frazer plans to acquire Willy Overland Motors for about 62.8 million dollars. The purchase by Kaiser Manufacturing Corp would add Jeep and station wagon lines to Kaiser-Frazer, expanding production capacity and creating a combined annual sales near 600 million dollars.
Reports say Queen Mary, 85, was near death at Marlborough House with her health failing. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Princess Margaret, and other royals including the Queen Mother and Archbishop of Canterbury visited to comfort the elder queen and aid the surrounding household.
Pittsburgh candidates Len Nad P Kane Joseph A McArdle and Thamas McCaffrey Jr will seek the Republican nomination in the May 19 primary. Owen B Hannon state highway safety commissioner withdrew yesterday in the interest of party harmony, leaving the field clearer.
WASHINGTON The Senate began weeks of hearings on revision of the controversial Taft-Hartley act. Democratic demand for broader labor provisions clashed with Republican leaders as committee members pressed ahead despite no clear labor secretary record. Eisenhower aides signaled possible action, while questions lingered over administration plans for new legislation this session.
Ground will be broke to build three new modern homes advertised by Cobbett Real Estate Agency. Abe Lamber Engineering Co of Dearborn will erect a single story two bedroom home on 14 by 145 foot lot on North Center Street near Columbus Avenue with FHA approval and eight week assembly. Frank Darpow plans two more homes on ROULe Wear Best site under Ross Fehrman direction, each one story with two bedrooms and full basement, slated for sale between 12,000 and 16,000 dollars.
A lightning strike hit Warren Electric Co-Operative REA lines yesterday affecting about 30 miles of lines serving residents in Collim bus Lottsville and Bileya districts. Power to hundreds of homes in Western Warren County was off for several hours while crews repaired damaged poles and insulators.
In Las Vegas a bright atomic blast was fired from Yucca Flat amid 53 aircraft including 12 intercontinental bombers. The Atomic Energy Commission described it as a large, high powered test with medical and veterinary studies on animals and personnel nearby. Observers noted a vivid mushroom cloud and a strong shock wave, marking a record for the series with brighter flash than in 1951.
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