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Fragmentary OCR text mentions businesses and real estate with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to identify a specific event.
07 May 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions businesses and real estate with unclear context. No clear names, dates, or places are readable to identify a specific event.
The readable text suggests a desultory survey or diary fragment. It mentions a creek, a high hillside, a house or bond idea, a furnace and trees, and distances like 16 miles, with scattered numbers and phrases that imply a travel or site description rather than a complete event.
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions city routines and items such as laundry, a 100 year old home, garden pans, and people like Wilts Scouten. It hints at routes, stations, and local stores with scattered names and numbers, creating a mosaic of a city scene.
South Korean infantry pressed north along the front today while UN forces probed between patrols. American jets used mass bombers against Red supply centers near Pyongyang as fighting lines shift northward and reconnaissance reports indicate a renewed Communist push.
Washington May 7 Rep Van Zandt R Pa said he would introduce in the House a bill authorizing cost of living adjustments in the armed forces pay. He proposed tying military pay to the labor department index used for civilian wage hikes, a plan endorsed by some unions and private interests.
A major earthquake yesterday near Judapa and Chinameca in El Salvador left at least 200 dead and many injured. The quake damaged homes and public buildings, with towns Nueva Guadalupe Santiago de Maria and others nearby suffering extensive damage. Red Cross sent doctors and medicine while public works cleared ruptured roads. The event was linked to underground volcanic activity near the San Miguel area.
Drilling resumes on Carter Hill after a two year pause as Flanigan Brothers start work for Pennsylvania Gas Company. The sixth PGC well uses a mobile new drill from Kansas, aiming to reach a believed larger pocket and potentially boost output. Future activity hinges on this well’s success.
Washington May 7 Civil Defense Administrator Millard Caldwell urged a ninety nine ide crusade against apathy noting the defense against the atomic bomb is helpful though imperfect He warned many Americans fear and panic or are indifferent urging simpler precautions so people can live work and survive He pressed to mobilize public effort and counteract survival disbelief Bakers to Send Grain to India
State Police seized Walter Motter of Clarington on a hit-and-run charge after a 1:40 a.m. crash on Route 77 near the Deerhead Inn damaged Motter’s and Bob Clark’s vehicles. Clark, who was westbound, reported being sideswiped and the other driver fled. Motter faced a judge, bail set at 600 dollars, and was held in Warren County Jail. A separate weekend crash on area highways involved Charles Platt and Donald Schrader, with Erkki Rainessly injured.
Corry Elks' Male Chorus joined 500 voices for the second annual mass sing by the Associated Male Choruses of Western Pennsylvania in Strong Vincent's Auditorium ErIe. The program featured 16 choral numbers with two directors. Bishop John Mark Gannon attended and spoke briefly.
Ten months after a failed Bush rescue mission the 38 year old Michaelis, once deputy commander of the 26th Division, leaves duty as Brigadier General to conduct a 20 day U.S. tour, take a month’s leave, then report to Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower’s SHAPE in Paris for posting.
In a colorful political arc, Darling who long served as sheriff and county figure, announced retirement from public life after decades in office. Incumbent Lamberton and Treasurer Cooley have filed for the race, while Laken plans to withdraw from the contest.
Egypt celebrates King Farouk marrying 17 year old Narriman Sadek. Crowds hail the royal wedding with a 100 gun salute as the bride becomes queen and makes a public appearance at Abdin Palace. A tea reception for prominent guests follows at Bab Zuweila.
May 7 the Senate banking committee opened hearings on President Truman's mobilization act revision. Debate centered on extending price controls, farm parity and inflation tools, with opposition to a beer-prices provision and concerns over dampening defense production. Defense Mobilizer Charles Wilson provided testimony as the committee planned further action.
The Heiman jewelry store at North Center and Washington streets was purchased over the weekend by Louis E. Wallace of Jamestown from Harriet Heiman. Wallace, who runs the Dodson Jewelry Co. in Jamestown, assumes active management this morning with a grand opening planned for May 18. Martin Costello of Jamestown will be named manager and move to Carry soon. The sale includes all stock and fixtures. the building is owned by the Cohen estate. Mrs. Heiman, in ill health, opened the store 10 years ago this month and managed it until recently.
Pittsburgh May 7 Righty employees in the Pittsburgh Erie Sew Corp who feasted on company furnished chicken during their hiree week strike returned to work today. The dispute was settled by a ten cent hourly wage increase and the firm also agreed on a follow up program.
Longtime local attorney Walter Scott announces the sale of his practice and imminent move with his wife and son to Tampa Florida. Roger Brown and Frank Mekhi will assume control of Scott firm duties, with Scott resigning as city solicitor and civil defense chief within days.
Police report two weekend crashes in the city, involving AE Shepard of Onion City and Bowlas of Sprite Creeks, with Bowlas alleged to have struck Shepard while making a turn. Another collision damaged a car driven by Artie Beatty of Erie and Fingtl Mages of Devenville, with damages around 40 dollars. drivers detained after the incidents.
A contingent of American troops arrived at Keflavik Airport near Reykjavik to aid Iceland's defense under the North Atlantic alliance. Officials cited about 209 men under Brig Gen Edward J McGaw, with European capitals noting the move as a survey of air bases for northern Atlantic defense.
In Harrisburg on May 7, labor leaders argued against higher taxes on corporations and individuals claiming a hardship for workers while business groups urged relief. AFL cannotons urged a modest corporate tax increase, CTO opposed personal income tax, Chamber of Commerce warned taxes would burden the people. hearing focused on a 168 million program and state finances.
Secretary of Defense Marshall told senators that General MacArthur’s proposals for Korea and Formosa could risk an all-out war with China and Russia. He cited basic differences of judgment with the president and noted MacArthur’s plan would invite Western Europe under attack, urging dismissal from his Far Eastern post.
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