06 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1952
Page
1
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Ike campaigns through Spokane and Seattle leveraging a sharpened tone toward Truman. He vows to attack the Democratic rival in coming speeches after Fargo and aims to hold Washington’s electoral votes with rallies in Ephrata and Everett and a Seattle address on reclamation and power.
James Steele, a Corry parolee, will have a hearing at 10 a.m. on charges of parole violation and concealment of mortgaged property. Steele was returned to Erie County jail by police after being arrested in Detroit on the bank financed car wreck in Melvindale, Michigan. A separate accusation involves transporting a 17 year old married woman as his wife, but no charges were pursued. Also noted, the Rev William Charles Hogg, longtime pastor in Williamsport and Ridgewood, died at Chester Hospital at 78.
In New York the judge refused to discharge the grand jury as it investigates five oil companies. The proceeding concerns the firms and the jury remains in place to determine if indictments will result. The judge noted sensitivity given most records are in New York and questioned how to proceed at this stage.
Army records show only seven definite personal safety related wounds in Korea from July 1950 to July 1952. Experts cite rotation and time to return home as factors reducing incentives to injure oneself to avoid duty.
Philadelphia officials and Democratic leaders outline a Stevenson campaign swing through Eastern Pennsylvania with a October 29 rally at Convention Hall and possible stops in Easton and Wilkes-Barre on the way from New York to Philadelphia. A tentative itinerary is planned with more details expected next week. State Sen. George M. Leader criticizes the Republican administration over alleged duplication and waste amid a record state budget reports of over 164 million dollars in new appropriations.
Erie County DA McLaughlin vows to prosecute when evidence is presented as county officials report raids on private clubs with up to 1500 slot machines. Governor Fine and State Police discuss actions, licensing law use, and potential ballot remedies. Gabreski honored at Pulaski Day event in Pittsburgh.
Gov. Adlai E. Stevenson shifts focus to communism and prosperity as he campaigns through Ohio Iowa and Minnesota. He blames Eisenhower and the GOP for economic worries and denounces McCarthy and Tal as he attacks the party’s Old Guard during a five state tour.
Harmony Lines and 114 drivers ratified a two year contract ending a 121 day strike that froze service, retroactive pay gains and future boosts. About 150000 riders faced travel disruption as the Pittsburgh based firm serves Allegheny Valley communities including Butler Ol City Grove City Franklin Meadville and Erie. The wage package includes a 10 cent hourly raise retroactive to May 1 1983 a three cent rise next May 1 and two cents on Nov 1 1983.
Investigators broaden the probe into multiple break-ins and an arson at local businesses. Gloves and prints were sought, safes examined, and a restaurant interior burned, with timing linked to daylight theft attempts and electric tool use. Detectives pursue connections among Corey Wood Products, furniture plants, and nearby firms.
Betty Jane Eastman was bruised and treated at Corry Memorial Hospital after her bicycle collided with a car driven by R A Brannan in Spartansburg. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon four miles west of Union City on Route 6.
US Ambassador George F. Kennan arrived at Frankurt station to a crowd of photographers. He refused to comment on Moscow's calls for his recall or on alleged Soviet complaints. The scene recalled Nazi era travel restrictions and the early Cold War tensions.
About 1,700 people visited the bank open house at South Center Pavilion to tour departments and learn operations. Women received wooden forks and jars as gifts while children enjoyed activities. Ritz Restaurant catered a luncheon featuring turkey ham pie and coffee.
Frances Newill, 17, of Kecksburg, is in critical condition with a shotgun wound to the left chest after a confrontation at home in Mt Pleasant. Police say Marion Wend Lit Carteen, the girl’s father, is held on an open charge as two boys, Donald Myers and William again, witnessed the incident following the family’s return from a drive-in theatre.
President Truman and his campaign team are preparing two new itineraries as he travels through the Midwest and Northeast to promote the upcoming vote. Key aides include Mutiiger J. Comrelly and Charles S. Murphy as the travel and speech crews finalize stops in New York, upstate Buffalo, Hartford, New Haven, Boston, and Brigham Young University events.
A. J. Caruso, executive director, says 13 people will be dropped from employment service rolls in two health offices and two security offices will be closed. Jeannette and Kittanning offices will reduce staff, Rochester already cut four workers leaving five.
Malenkov opened the 19th All Soviet Communist Party Congress with a hard line anti US speech. He accused the United States of aggressive war plans, warned of global tension, and called for a hardening of foreign policy to prevent war.
The Pittsburgh crowd heard Billy Graham urge belief in Christ for salvation while Bishop Austin Pardue denounced what he called spiritual pride. Graham warned against false walls between faith and salvation and expressed fear of miscredit for the campaign’s impact.
A 60-year-old Chambersburg woman reportedly took her own life by drowning in hospital premises after a game postponement caused by rain. Death certificate issued at 2 p.m. confirms death by suicide.
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