03 May 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1952
Page
1
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A clash between President Truman and Republicans sparks swift, sharp political rhetoric. Truman accuses lawmakers of being political pawns and attacks McCarthy era threats, while GOP leaders like Nixon and Taft counter with their own criticisms and delegate tallies. A separate item reports a Mayville, New York, fatal car crash involving Charles Pound and Donald Flatt on Route 170 near Mayville.
A severe forest fire near Brooks Rocks destroyed the McCray home five miles south of the city. Firefighters battled flames from 6:37 a.m. as the dwelling and most contents burned, with about 150 acres of second growth oak timber also consumed. Insurance valued at 54,000 on the home and 1,000 on contents was reported. The blaze began when an Erie man cleared land for a hunting camp and started a brush fire. Fire crews from nearby towns fought the fire into the afternoon, with some sections still smoldering. Continuous coverage notes other fires in the region and related responses.
Willie Sutton alias The Actor is back at Sing Sing Prison after Queens judge Farrell sentenced him to 40 years for a Queens bank robbery. He carries his old inmate number 4599 and is assigned as a veteran inmate, already serving life terms and with a 29 year NYS debt from a 1982 conviction and escape.
About 600 members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers walked off the job in a one day strike against Union Railroad, a U. S. Steel subsidiary, ending after Thursday night labor action.
North Korea borders the Yalu River as United Nations forces clash with Communist aircraft. The Fifth Air Force reports multiple air battles near the Yalu with about 18 MIGs engaged and 13 Sabres credited with fatally damaging several Red jets. Casualty figures and exact numbers vary in the dispatch.
Tokyo reports say at least one Soviet patrol boat towed two Japanese fishing boats toward Russia held Sakhalin. Japanese fishermen said Russians captured boats in winter waters near Sakhalin and Kurile Islands, with others returning to Hokkaido. The Escartur Line, demarcation area, ended after Japan’s independence. The event follows broader Soviet grab of Japanese boats entering northern waters.
Two top students from Gory Tech School lead the 195% graduating class of 113 seniors, with Jean Whaley as valedictorian and Max Bennink as salutatorian. Principal Howard Shersaid notes the ceremony at the high school auditorium on June 4, with William Yoner of theUniversity of Pittsburgh as speaker. Alumni Banquet planned for June 3 and schools close June 6.
Charles G Hullasas of West Stain street lost his habeas corpus appeal as a judge dismissed the request to free him from Western Penitentiary. He was convicted last fall of manslaughter for the death of his 15 month old daughter Joyce Marie after he allegedly kicked her in the stomach. The appeal sought relief amid a surge of similar petitions flooding the docket.
Babson argues America loses individualism amid social pressures. He cites Charles Horton Cooley on viewing people as group members or rugged individuals. He warns collective aims submerge private conviction, citing farmers and voters as examples and noting continued discussion in rural gatherings.
DENVER The Air Force restricted overseas flights due to an oil industry strike. Officials cited essential admin moves and minimum flight levels for bombing missions as the strike disrupted fuel supplies. The PAD warned of broader effects on defense readiness as fuel stocks tightened and refinery operations slowed nationwide.
Fragmented report from Munsan details stalled armistice talks between North Korea and the UN, with briefings noting UN and North Korean positions, a tentative package proposal on prisoners and airfield rehab, and cautious remarks by Vice Admiral Joy on overnight responses amid uncertain counter offers.
Covina prepares a light session for Monday night with a two readings ordinance authorizing summer street program payments and plans to discuss police uniforms for patrols. A proposal to lease city parking meters for advertising space may be considered, with other routine items on the agenda.
Four men linked to a February Johnsonburg First National Bank robbery totaling 7100 dollars had their trial recessed until Monday. Defendants include Anthony Avellino 25 of Brooklyn Anthony Ast of Johnsonburg his son Frank and son in law Kenneth D Croyle. Several witnesses identified Avellino as a robber.
Community crews will collect refuse in the Second and Third Wards and then move to the Phunaris Filet Wards finishing by Wednesday. A fire safety inspection is set for Thursday as the week progresses.
The Civic Survey Group 10 convenes at Hotel Carry for its first session. Chaired by Bhewsrh Lory, president of the Cyory Chamber of Commerce, the committee aims to draft recommendations on city needs and priorities for future action.
Air Force officer Verne Goodwin faces a two year prison term for refusal to serve, seeks resignation with expected sentence review if granted. Biggs Air Force Base Texas reports no official comment. Goodwin confined to quarters as resignation routed to Fort Worth for Washington. Fire at H K Porter plant in Pittsburgh area destroys building, one worker injured, $1000000 damage.
The CIO and steel firms prepared for a quick restart after a three day strike. United States Steel Corp and other producers like Bethlehem Steel, Jones and Luyleby, and Lukens Steel reported varying timelines for resuming production. Some plants aim within 24 hours, others may take a week or longer to return to full operations, with preparatory staffing continuing.
A last evening session at the TOOF Mall featured two out of town speakers H J Hand ofPhoenix Glass Company and Harald Springer of Saint Joseph Lead Company discussing quality control. The meeting, led by a vice president assistant, highlighted cost and quality control values for industry operators and management. Attendees included Aero Supply Mfg Co Cory Jamestown Mfg Corp and Ajax Iron Works personnel. a social period followed. The next meeting is slated for May 20 with a samplings discussion led by dohiy R Grice.
President Truman urged a wage boost for steel workers and pressed industry leaders to reach a settlement with the unions. The three day strike ended yesterday, but plants at Gary, Pittsburgh, and Alameda remained shut by company orders as talks continued and production faced delays.
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