06 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1951
Page
1
The readable segment shows fragmented references to cows or cattle but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or events to form a proper news item or dateable notice. No clear persons, organizations, or places emerge for a factual summary.
Fragmentary OCR line hints at county or court notes with a date around mid month. Readable terms include county and court references, but essential details are missing to establish a full event, participant names, or exact actions.
A recent allied plan was rejected by Soviet authorities. The Reds demand a buffer zone as a prerequisite before any progress. Officials emphasize the need for a clear security arrangement prior to concessions or talks.
UN and Chinese combat reports describe renewed fighting on the western front in Korea. Chinese infantry captured a third hill, held two other peaks, and pressed a rain smeared offensive across a 20 mile sector from Yonchon to Charwon. The UN said the Reds want a de facto cease fire without a formal armistice, while Allied officials warned against bad faith in redrawing buffer zones.
In freezing temperatures youths stage a drive-window game named treexo-oij causing city and state police to intervene. Officers confront occupants near North Center Street as tempers flare and a boy named Tenvine is singled out amid the disruptive activity.
The mercury dropped to 10 degrees at the official station while 26 above at Park Street early morning. Traffic has lightened since a recent invasion of the area. State police report few incidents as roadways stay treacherous. The Weatherman predicts snow tonight and tomorrow with a change to warmer conditions.
Philadelphia voters face a heated ballot with mayoral and district attorney races on the Democratic and Republican tickets. Statewide contests include two supreme court justices, two constitutional amendments, and two Pittsburgh area county races, with weather forecasts predicting snow or rain across many sections.
City Council authorized Evie Rahonul to block Center Street for three days as crews repair the crossing. Officials hope work is finished today or tomorrow with detours via First Avenue or Maple Avenue. A temporary boardwalk will be added for pedestrians relying on the crossing.
Corry area potato growers report this year’s harvest at 326 to 400 bushels per acre, down about 20 percent from last year’s high. Dry summer slowed production but spuds are of excellent quality. Prices rose as growers cut acreage to bolster profitability, with 64 cents a peck wholesale in metropolitan stores.
Rankin Pittsburgh November 6 Deputies were ordered to the first election district after a voter complained of being refused service. The Rankin station previously faced a bitter election last year with seven indicted, including four election officials and two police officers, for violating election laws.
Auspointed Press reports the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen calls a strike on four major western rails. Chicago and Northwestern, Terminal, Baltimore and Ohio, and Buffalo divisions are among those involved. The union seeks 40 hour weeks and a general wage increase. Up to 105,000 workers are represented, with only about 75,000 in active dispute. Court injunctions may halt the planned stoppage.
Assistant Secretary of Defense Anna Rosenberg told the Women in the Armed Forces advisory committee that about 600 members of the Women's Army Corps will be sent to Korea to assume behind the lines clerical duties. General War Fleet requested WACs, and some are already there in Yealous. The Pacific fleet commander Admiral Radford also sought 3,900 WAVES for assignments to Navy shore establishments in the Pacific.
The case in Brookville Florida opens with 17 year old Doncan Smith facing murder charges for firing five bullets at Otto McGonnell while he milled a cow. Prosecutors seek the death penalty, and defense objections arise over the penalty as the trial opens yesterday with jurors excused.
Washington dispatch reports Gen Dwight D Eisenhower flew back to France and refused to commit to a 1962 presidential bid. President Truman said the visit focused on Europe’s economic stability and rearmament, with no discussion of Eisenhower’s political plans. Reporters pressed questions at Blair House and on his NATO command future, but Eisenhower refused to be drawn into campaign speculation.
Buenos Aires dispatch reports Eva Peron underwent a major operation today and is in good condition. Government radio says the operation was successful. Doctors cited severe anemia as the underlying condition and provided few further details.
A veiled council briefing notes requests to three city departments for raises and two weeks paid vacation for all workers with five to nine years of service. Police chief Harry Drake filed a request through the Police Department while finance and public works discuss city tax impacts. City Engineer Don William reports a resurfacing program costing about 12 cents per square yard, with total project cost near 470 dollars. Minor staffing changes include promotions and new patrol assignments as budget talks continue. Continued on Page Eight.
Washington November 6 President Truman named Fey Shepherd to succeed Gen Clifton Bates as Marine commander. Shepherd, 35, has seen action in World War I and II and has led Pacific theater forces from Pearl Harbor. The appointment requires no Senate confirmation and will take effect January 8.
In a brisk fall day observers note voter turnout trends with 40 percent expected to cast ballots by midday. A tally lists locals including Pleat OT Yoel Wy and Suelo Chie among respondents, while others like Foust and Seven appear in the crowd reports.
The 28th Infantry Division prepares to depart Camp Atterbury Indiana for Europe as part of Gen Dwight D Eisenhower's Allied forces. First units will march in Philadelphia area arms and equipment await embarkation permits. Sailings to Europe from Philadelphia will follow the Armistice Day parade.
Eric Johnston said the wage policy keeps pace with living costs without inflating inflation. He described wage stabilization as fair and framed by labor management and public representatives who cooperated on the Wage Stabilization Board. He argued earnings should grow with cash living rises within reasonable bounds.
Paris dispatch notes French President Vincent Auriol opened the United Nations General Assembly with a call for progress to ease East West tensions. Auriol cited private talks among Churchill Truman and Stalin as desirable, while a British foreign office spokesman said Britain would welcome any steps toward easing tensions. The report outlines cautious optimism and the complex diplomacy surrounding the early Cold War era.
Police report a late night collision a mile east of Mill Village on Route 8 left two drivers uninjured but the vehicles badly damaged. Janie McLaughlin aged 18 of Mill Village and Marlin Levitt aged 24 were identified as drivers. McLaughlin said she was driving west and slowed due to ice before the other vehicle skidded. Levitt was unable to escape and was injured. damage estimates listed at $200 and $60 to the thick.
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