26 May 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR details show multiple real estate listings and bids. Mentions include property corners, baths, maple homes, and estate references with scattered prices and dates. Also references a sale, churches, and bids, suggesting a classifieds auction page style.
Bonn observers watched as Chancellor Adenauer and the foreign ministers of the United States Britain France and Italy signed a historic West German peace pact. The ceremony outside the Reichstag signaled Bonn’s step toward joining the Western alliance and the proposed European army. The agreement, while expanding West Germany's sovereignty, stops short of a national army and faces heavy ratification debates in Bonn Paris and Washington.
Report notes the first polio case in the region at Jamestown General Hospital. Affected 11 year old girl, daughter of Vernon Humphers, admitted yesterday. authorities say diagnosis not yet confirmed and patient is under observation.
Weather observer Georgy Mui reports May rainfall reaching record levels with about 4.5 inches registered, surpassing the 1948 2.97 inches and 1949 3.99 inches marks. The period saw intermittent heavy downpours boosting the month’s total well above recent years as forecasters predict cloudier skies and rising temperatures later in the week.
Paul Heastey named chairman for Pennsylvania Week activities by Skewark Long, president of the Chamber of Commerce, with invitation extended to area potato growers to meet chamber directors. The plan includes the annual Potato Festival this fall and ongoing community efforts.
A large first day turnout boosted Italy's center Christian Democratic bloc in local elections across 2400 towns in Central and Southern Italy including Sicily and Sardinia. Partial results show the bloc winning 18 administrations, with two captured by Communists and none by neo-Fascists, marking notable wins in Rovigo in North Italy.
Inside Koje Island POW enclosures violent clashes erupted as Communist and anti Communist prisoners fought for control. Official hospital tallies report 115 POW deaths from brutality, 122 gunshot wounds, and 178 from other causes, with many bodies unrecovered for days. Guards outside the compounds heard screams while prisoners used improvised weapons in brutal mob violence.
Western Union workers end a two day walkout and return to offices nationwide as AFL-CIO and union officials announce a settlement. The accord sets wage scales and hourly rates pending government approval while signaling possible rate increases sought by Western Union.
One hundred twelve seniors begin final week of activities at Corry High School with exams today and tomorrow. Commencement speaker Rev. Paul Hauer will deliver the service Sunday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The class day program and moving up events follow, with Juniors leaving Tuesday and a commencement address by Dr. William Yeager of the University of Pittsburgh Wednesday. Alumni banquet and dance Thursday, school closes Friday.
Dr George Woodward physician philanthropist and longtime Pennsylvania state senator died at his Chestnut Hill home yesterday. He served from 1918 to 1946 and was father to Stanley Woodward U S ambassador to Canada. A Yale and University of Pennsylvania medical graduate, he was known in Harrisburg for an independent Republican voting record and his distinctive pinstripe suits.
Crowds from around the world converge in Barcelona for the five day Eucharistic Congress. Cardinal Francis Spellman leads a pilgrimage of 16 000 Americans as bishops and priests join to pray for peace. The event marks a historic display with special altars and a cross marked centerpiece inside the city’s churches.
A Corry area man employed at Pine Grove Cemetery was struck by a lightning bolt that hit the Bielawski farm home seven and a half miles east of Corry. He suffered burns and remained conscious after a 10 minute lapse. telephone and plumbing connections were damaged and Columbus Fire Department stood by. the second item notes the death of Franklin County Judge Watson R. Davison at age 82 after a heart attack.
Fragmented OCR style report notes a high court decision affecting labor and government actions. Mentions steelworkers protests, wages, and emergency government powers with references to May events, Congress, and the Supreme Court. Strong entities include May, Congress, Supreme Court, steelworkers, and references to legal actions.
Police report James Rooney of West Pleasure Street faced two charges after a chase down South Center Street toward the city, with officers noting Rooney failed to stop at signals and nearly struck a cruiser. Rooney was observed by Patrolman Paul French and later by Patrolman Pete Robinson before being taken into custody around West Nhu Street.
James C. Reed 38 of James City died at Hamet Hospital from injuries from a Friday crash during approach to Mt Jewett Airport. He suffered multiple fractures including jaws and ribs and internal injuries. Clyde Hudson of Bradford and Corey native relatives attend funeral rites in Bradford with interment at Ashville Cemetery.
Allied forces claim success as Chinese columns at the Westar Front face disruption. US jet pilots report four MIG-19s shot down and additional damage to North Korean targets. Far East Air Forces notes North Korean positions penetrated and 40 Germanist vehicles destroyed.
Merchants debate late Thursday openings for Memorial Day markets. About 20 outlets, usually closing at 5 30 pm, may stay open for evening shows while others remain closed for the holiday. A pro closing effort cites 22 merchants favoring closing on the eve of the holiday and a dispute heads to the Chamber of Commerce for action.
Washington State Department papers released over the weekend show that the year before World War II began President Roosevelt approved selling Russia plans for a 62,000 ton battleship. Roosevelt was told no military secrets were involved. The plan collapsed after Russia lured a spy.
A tanker loaded with crude oil and a gasoline barge collided in heavy rain on the Delaware River, near Wilmington. One missing and one injured crewman reported. 39 survived. The incident caused a capsizing near Ansiiste Beach with several sailors rescued. later context notes previous similar collisions and casualties in the area.
Las Vegas reports describe the sixth and brightest spring detonation at the Nevada Proving Ground as 1,000 combat troops and 600 observers moved in after the blast to observe effects on equipment. An upcoming explosion will involve 1,500 Desert Rock troops near the test site, with others stationed about 7,000 yards away. Actress Ava Gardner is recovering at Cedars of Lebanon after surgery.
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