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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1952
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text shows a garbled local notice mentioning city officials and wards. It references a mayor and ward actions, with incoherent fragments about people and dates. The readable items are sparse and non-specific, leaving an unclear event or action to summarize.
Corry High School overwhelmed Oil City 32 0 at Loveland Field as the champions of Section M District 10 stretched a season run after a 85 13 opener loss to Warren. The Orange and Black dominated both lines with stout defense and sharp blocking while oil city never got its offense clicking. The Beavers scored in the first quarter and again in the third as Jim Hannan and others powered a 67 yard march for a TD before the end of the period, sealing the win.
Margaret Devine, 45, a Swarthmore Nations Bank and Trust Co teller for 20 years, is held on $2,800 bail on embezzlement charges involving about 835,000. She confessed to her attorney in Media after revealing shortages over the past four years, then was questioned by the FBI and charged by Delaware County authorities.
Unemployment trends show ongoing layoffs across several industries through November and December, with about 250 workers at Corry Union shutting or awaiting recall as construction slows. Claims rose slightly, with 927 seeking work aid and 952 claims logged, though two denials occurred for unsuitable or voluntary quit cases.
Sixteen counties in northern and western Pennsylvania were opened to small game hunting today, a week after the scheduled start. The partial lifting comes after a heavy snowfall and covers Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Potter, Venango and Warren. Fishing and waterfowl rules vary by river, with Delaware and Susquehanna basins partially restricted.
Allied artillery pounded Communist positions on Triangle Hill and nearby ridges as nine Superforts dropped bombs on Yongpoung. Reds reportedly held Triangle Hill while South Koreans controlled Sniper Ridge and shelling casualties rose. A Pittsburgh area case notes AWOL soldier John Shouts died of natural causes per coroner.
An intensive search is under way for a G19 aircraft of the 85th Troop Carrier Group missing in interior Alaska. The plane, flown from Miami to participate in Joint Air Force Army maneuvers, disappeared about 2 38 p m roughly midway between Fairbanks and Anchorage, carrying 19 men.
American Education Week events invite parents and residents to visit Corry Area Joint Schools including Corry and Columbus campuses. Open house centers on Wednesday November 14 with afternoon and evening sessions. pupils attend 1 to 4:45 pm and 7 to 9 pm only with supervision.
United Airlines operations returned to normal as about 300 flight engineers ended a two day strike. The walkout grounded DCB and Stratocruisers in major cities. Engineers resumed work after the union postponed action pending a three member fact finding board appointed by President Truman.
Western foreign ministers from Britain France and the United States prepare for high level talks at the United Nations in New York. Eden Schuman and Acheson join discussions on Korea and armistice terms as Vishinsky returns to chair debates in the General Assembly. Eden aims to outline Britain's policies and may meet Eisenhower to discuss joint issues.
Police report a collision on West Smith Street near the Dr. F Dean Miller home involving a parked 1952 car owned by F D Peiffer. Driver Fred Young of Corry RD 2 was taken to the city station then released after a physician said he had been drinking but not intoxicated enough for a drunken driving charge. Damage estimated at 350 to the parked vehicle and 200 to Young’s car with conflicting statements about what swerved to avoid.
A local firm faces a threatened damage suit after being refused a permit. The report notes legal action from the firm and mentions involvement of the Chamber of Commerce and city authorities. Police were authorized to monitor ongoing actions as the company planned a credit-giving service amid a change of name and leadership.
Two military information officers said they had knowledge of only very limited sizes bomb explosion near Eniwetok. Capt Harve Cross and Maj Douglas Mitchell stated tests were scheduled and had not yet occurred, denying any confirmation of a hydrogen bomb test.
Alger Hiss faces appeals court review after Judge Henry W. Goddard denied a new trial citing new evidence. Hiss’s defense accuses the ruling of relying on unsubstantiated gossip while the case remains tied to his 1950 perjury charges linked to Whittaker Chambers. Nurses groups in Pennsylvania move to merge, forming a state league of nurses.
President elect with D. Eisenhower may include Southern allies in his cabinet to recognize the strong vote from the region. Top South supporters Governor James Byrnes Robert S. and Allen Shivers weigh posts though none may seek it. Oveta Hobby, Houston Post co publisher, is mentioned as a potential female appointee.
Burglaries at the Ames farm near Sherman resulted in theft of a vacuum cleaner, electric mixer, toaster, clock, sheets, pillowcases, and towels. Police recovered several items. a window was forced, with officers noting no other disturbance. Insurance covers the loss.
Fragmented OCR notes recount Mrs Eisenhower’s ancestry linking to Doud Hill area. Mentions relatives and historical siting around a 20th century family history with unclear, garbled phrases and scattered names.
A cave-in on Franklin Street between Cengert and Worth Center street damaged pavement and created a ten by six foot hole. Abbey reported a passerby noticed the opening. ground beneath gave way likely from quicksand-like undermining. Investigation ongoing. authorities compare to a similar incident on West Frederick street last year.
Cliff Buesink of Columbus, longtime used car dealer and operator, was named Hudson Motors representative for Columbus. He runs a local used car business and plans to add a repair department and Columbus location as Hudson expands. Announcement to formalize the appointment is expected later this month following news of the 1955 Hudson model dismissals.
Roger W. Sanooh reports Eureka Kansas notes a 1952 bumper crop despite drought. Wheat total reaches 1,298,021,000 bushels, second largest on record, aided by government loans. Rye light at 16,759,000 bushels, rye imports from Canada expected to fill gap. Hay high at 108,858,000 tons. rice output records 47,130,000 hundredweight. Continued on page four.
Augusta Ga reports General Eisenhower moves to appoint representatives for a series of briefing conferences at the Pentagon and State Department. Messages from Truman and aides indicate preparations to begin by Monday or Tuesday with focus on foreign affairs and coordination across departments.
An infantry platoon moving at night stumbled into a grenade area near a brush fire. A 1st lieutenant was killed as unexploded grenades detonated. Three soldiers were wounded while range officer Beef Rogers and Capt. Harry Lapham acted to salvage the men. A second blast followed another apparent kick of an unexploded grenade.
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