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05 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1951
Page
1
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An unclear OCR fragment references a local sale, addresses, names like Watts and Watts addresses, and mentions a storm affecting a listing. Details are unreadable but imply a property or item sale with scattered numbers and place hints. No verifiable date or full entities can be confirmed from the text.
The article reports President Truman and General Dwight D. Eisenhower meeting on defense issues while deflecting questions on political plans. It notes a planned foreign policy speech by Truman and an anticipated UN General Assembly session in Paris. Ike’s Washington trip includes Pentagon talks with Defense Secretary Lovett and a possible discussion with Truman, with no confirmation of a presidential bid.
The city endured record lows for early November as temperatures plunged to near 20 degrees with snow and icy roads. Police reported six traffic crashes amid slick surfaces while forecasts hinted at possible new snow from a Chicago-area storm.
Police report a Saturday afternoon collision on East Main Street involving Ronald Frontroth and Charles Blenke. Frontroth attempted a turn, skid due to slick pavement, and both cars sustained minor damage totaling under 250 dollars. Blenke’s car about 50 dollars and Frontroth’s 200 dollars.
The United Nations General Assembly, in Paris, rejected a Russian demand to prioritize Chinese representation at the sixth session. Russia’s Malik pressed to admit the People’s Republic, drawing protests from Nationalist China. Britain and France abstained on the vote as the debate looms for tomorrow’s opening.
Waterhouse, an Union City automotive dealer, purchased the local International Harvester dealership from W J Bisbee and Bou. The deal includes stock, equipment, machinery and a long term lease on the West High Street building. Bisbee and his son Orval have run the outlet for 18 years and plan to spend the winter in Florida. Waterhouse will retain most staff and expand service and repair in the district now in Corry’s sales area.
In dense fog off Bremerhaven the Argentine motor ship Main Pride, valued at four million dollars, and the troop ship Gen M7 Hersey collided. The Main Pride sank, while rescue craft saved 238 aboard. The Malpy captain Juan Marquez was recovered by Bremen lightship Weser, and a special train was arranged to Hamburg for survivors. The calm seas aided the rescue effort.
In Chelsha near Boston officials plan to blast the fire alarm whistle on the hour all day tomorrow to rouse voters for the municipal election. The unusual tactic aims to boost turnout beyond prior figures.
Taft supporters claim a new political weapon as Eisenhower refuses to publicly pick a party. Duff and others push for a private chat with Eisenhower, while Taft aides circulate the general’s statement to delegates. Stassen says most Americans want neither Truman nor Taft, calling Eisenhower popular but needing answers before a decision.
Philadelphia dispatch reports a large portion of Pennsylvania's 28th Division will arrive from Camp Atterbury Indiana, with about 4,000 troops expected to reach Philadelphia before a memorial day parade and embarkation for Europe. An additional 1,000 men arrive just before the parade, heading to Camp Kilmer New Jersey afterward.
Five people were treated at Corry Memorial Hospital over the weekend after separate accidents. James Hickey, 227 West Smith Street, twisted his left knee when a sled blocked West Park Place and was to be hospitalized for several days. Fred Eimers, 212 Nostl Genter Street, suffered first and second degree burns on his hands from a gas stove purchase at home. Luther Grinder, Corry R. D. 2, burned on both hands in a workplace accident at McInnes Steel Co. Sherrill Larson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Larson of East Main Street, treated for facial injuries after falling against a radiator at the Methodist Church. Mary Ellen Johnson, age seven, daughter of Mrs Ralph Swart, was treated for a chin laceration after a fall on the highway. All patients except Hickey were released after treatment.
Philadelphia faces a sharp test to its 67 year Republican rule as voters weigh corruption charges and a new city charter. Democrat Joseph Clarke Jr challenges Baptist minister Daniel Poling for mayor, with the district attorney contest also prominent amid wartime and local graft debates.
Braver Pa November 5 A mother and three children including the infant son of a neighbor died in a Beaver County frame house fire near Evans City. Another blaze in Butler County killed four, as an expectant mother and two men escaped from a second story window. Fire officials blamed an overheated furnace. Local authorities identified the victims and noted multiple injuries from the jumps to safety.
A United Nations security plan proposes a global arms census prior to a General Assembly debate. The measure aims for a complete accounting of weapons and inspectors, seeking verification as a step toward broader disarmament.
Las Vegas reports the 5th test in the series, about 3:40 a.m. PST, showing a massive atomic blast. Observers saw a purple mushroom cloud rising over the desert, with the blast lighting the sky and prompting residents in nearby towns to close windows and stay indoors as study teams assess fallout and future tests.
Nov report from Camp Atterbury says a bus crash returning 28th Division soldiers from a farewell party killed eight, with three dead at Army hospital. Victim Viktors Grava of Brooklyn died yesterday. age unavailable. Other dead include James Murphy of New York and Walter Dunmire of Monongahela, Pa. Sixty injured overall, four in critical condition. Soldiers were from Og. A 110th Infantry. Sgt. Donald Lilly of Conneauty, Pa, among the injured.
Tudushii employes raise 9076 toward a company wide appeal for aid. Walter Rass, ex-located leader, notes 2650 goal nearly met with 2851 contributed on site. Donors include Aero Supply, W028, and several local firms as union workers steer total to support the corry public library fund drive.
A coroner's jury will rule on the death of Ralph Hula, 16, of Renovo, who died after a softball bat struck him in the forehead during a school gym game at Wearby Scotland School for Vet vans. Maurice Heckler, assistant superintendent, said the incident stemmed from a tease toward Vine Brown, who allegedly threw a bat that struck Hale. Hale later died at Chambersburg Hospital from a fractured skull and brain hemorrhage. Brown was released in Heckler's custody for an inquest scheduled this afternoon.
United Nations and Allied forces report heavy Soviet tank assault on two western hills near Munsan Korea. Despite fierce resistance from U S troops and air support, Reds regain some ground as negotiations and armistice talks continue. Authorities note continued heavy engagement with reports of casualties and shifting frontline positions.
W P Moore of Wattsburg was hospitalized after a two car collision on Route 3 when his Ford pulled from Weide road into the path of a sedan driven by J Separd of Erie. Moore suffered a chipped collarbone and facial injuries, later discharged.
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