15 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1951
Page
1
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Tokyo dispatch reports General Hanley saying 5500 American POWs were murdered by Communist forces, with Ridgway and others surprised by the lack of advance knowledge. Press plans to clarify Hanley’s figures and the timing of release, while Front Office weighs release impact and front-line awareness.
President Truman addressed reports of murders of American prisoners by Chinese forces. He called the alleged murders horrible and noted no official confirmation had yet been received. He spoke at the White House news conference amid UN and Big Four diplomacy discussions.
Harrisburg reports that administration leaders aim to abandon plans for $138 million in new tax revenue and cut estimates to about $75 million. A top Republican said revenue reductions may end the General Assembly tax deadlock as reapportionment of Pennsylvania’s 33 congressional districts remains unsettled. Leadership meetings cited progress with a next session planned for November 26. House returns December 10.
Carlo Anselm 44 was sentenced to four and a half years in federal prison on mail fraud charges. He had been free on a $7,500 property bond pending action on his plea for a new trial. Nearby home builder McHees Rocks was convicted of 14 counts involving mall payment schemes to cheat would be homeowners out of about $42,000.
Mercer police warn of a smooth talking former stock salesman, M J Kramer, 45, from Hagerstown Maryland, suspected in Mercer and nearby districts of selling unlicensed stock via Central Chemical Corp. He allegedly defrauded John McDonald of 3200 dollars and may visit Union City banks to cash checks. Extradition possible if arrested out of state.
Dissolution of the partnership that ran the Superior Cleaning Go on East Washington Street ends with Clare Capwell and Perry K Mead buying the interest from Solomon Heller. Capwell and Mead previously bought the business in 1931 and expanded to include laundry services. they will continue operating without changes, with Mead retiring from business life.
Evy Trost 17, famed high wire artist for The Great Arturo, toppled 80 feet during a Spanish dance on the balance pole at the Shrine Circus in Baltimore. She died at Maryland General Hospital after her father Arturo reached her on the high platform. Police and circus officials listed the accident as the afternoon performance drew 7,500 spectators.
The CIO launches a wage increase drive in the steel sector with national committee plans led by Philadelphia official Murray. About 4 million workers may see wage boosts as the union weighs productivity benefits and holiday pay premiums, with United States Steel Corp. among firms surveyed for wage support under the War Stabilization Board rules.
President Truman said he would draft a state of the union message to push his fair deal program in January and seek changes in Taft Hartley while maintaining Democratic unity. He denied discussing domestic politics with Eisenhower, defended honesty, and urged UN forum for world issues and atomic weapon talks. He also commented on Warren’s GOP bid and Korea stance. Additionally a Pittsburgh police board upheld a 60 day suspension for Patrolman Critchlow in a high profile murder case investigation.
The American Red Cross joins a radio blood marathon via Columbia Broadcasting to collect donations today. The drive aims to replenish blood stocks in Korea, with the Red Cross chapter open until 11 pm and staff on duty after 5 pm to accept blood gifts.
The State Pardon Board rejected Foster Henry of Youngsville with a two and a half to five year Western Penitentiary term after a 1950 arrest for a city shooting in Cory. A second appeal for Raymond Wilson of Cincinnati was also denied. Erie and Harrisburg proceedings touched two county prisoners facing commutation hearings. Robert Bell and Ralph Thomas faced lengthy terms from 1960 and 1950 convictions respectively.
Mary Judy Verga aged three, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Verga of Erie, died in St Vincent's Hospital after scalding when she pulled a pot of hot soup from a stove. She climbed onto a table in the kitchen to reach the soup and was badly burned.
Pittsburgh voters report delays as Jayson P. Ferns city building inspector and J. R. Wesse l district manager of Howard P. Foley electric contracting firm see trials adjourned from November 19 to November 2. They were indicted March 6 on bribery and conspiracy charges.
A private House Republican poll conducted by Rep. Cole shows Robert Taft leading among GOP members with many favoring him as top choice and Warren rising as a potential rival after his candidacy announcement. Eisenhower remains a strong second, while Dirksen and MacArthur trail i n the first-choice ballots. The survey also notes Taft's and Eisenhower's standings as candidates, with Warren gaining later support as a potential vice presidential pick.
New York City faced a 2 1/2 hour mock attack drill as a 332 000 member civil defense force simulated destruction from missiles and explosives. Volunteers from ten counties, hospitals, night classes, and police units tested alert response and coordination amid plans for a public drill later in November. City defense chief Arthur Wallander praised the performance.
All 36 aboard the Dew-to Twin Engine Flying Hox Car perished after crashing into a mountain slope in the Monte Bore region, 250 miles south of Paris. Victims include American and French passengers and crew. names withheld pending next of kin notices.
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