07 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1952
Page
1
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Eisenhower campaigns through Washington and Oregon on a 28 state drive aimed at Truman and the Pacific Northwest water power debate. He labels Truman as politically demagogic and pushes private state federal partnerships for resource development while opposing a federal Columbia Valley authority.
In Cairo Mustapha El Nahay resigns active leadership of the Wafd party and becomes honorary president for life after pressure from Premier Mohammed Naguib. The party agrees to follow directives from the nationalist leadership and purge its platform as demanded by the government.
IFIETH COMPANY plans to drill 1 to 3 wells on Carter Hill after surveying the area. The firm seeks Securities Commission approval to sell $180000 in stock at $100 per share and begin drilling along the north side of the blacktop highway from Hare Creek road to Five Points. Leasehold spans 200 to 400 acres southwest of the operations, led by a brother of Dariny McGuire, known for the Fickle Fanny well. Residents expect geologic survey results before final location.
Erie Federation clubs cleared 83 slot machines from their buildings and paused action at a regular meeting. Joseph Lipchik said charity contributions will halt automatically as long as slot revenues stop, with no immediate decision on diverting confiscated cash to charities or hospitals amid changes in law.
Berlin route targets Ashaughnessy the U S chargé d affaires to Moscow as he leaves for Berlin to assume Ambassador George Kennan's duties. The Soviet government has demanded Kennan's recall after his criticism of restrictions on diplomats. Ashaughnessy plans to fly from West Germany to Berlin to join his wife and two children as they depart Moscow.
The 1953 Community Chest campaign quota is set at 30350 to fund charitable agencies in Corry and Erie County. Rasvelas Brown is named chair of the drive scheduled October 18 to 25. The campaign reorganizes divisions under an appointing committee as it aims to surpass last year’s total of 32200 while funding local hospitals and services.
The Defense Department announced a draft call for 360 physicians and 200 dentists in December. The Army will receive 206 physicians and 159 dentists, with the remainder assigned to the Army Air Forces. The total physicians drafted since July 1931 will reach 2,094 and dentists 1,254.
Puller 7 Barnes president of Associated Spring Corp announces purchase of Seaboard Coll Spring Corp Los Angeles to join as a new division. Peter Hamback and sons Charles and Peter will run it with the same personnel. The move extends capacity for West Coast industry and aligns with a broad US manufacturing network including Bristol Chicago Milwaukee Plymouth Ann Arbor Dayton Hamilton and London Ontario affiliates.
An Air Force plane attempting to land near Northeast Philadelphia airport crashed into a swamp, killing three and injuring three. The craft, en route from Niagara Falls to Mitchell Field, diverted to LaGuardia and Philadelphia airports before crashing. Crew identification was pending. McKeesport editor and former state senator William C. Mansfield, 74, died last night after a long illness.
Veterans discharged from the armed forces may qualify for Veterans Unemployment Compensation VUC starting October 18. Benefits of 25 dollars weekly for up to 26 weeks are available to those who served on or after June 27 1950 and meet Pennsylvania unemployment rules. Veterans must register for work be available for work and endure a one week waiting period. Eligible veterans can file from October 15 and should visit the local State Employment Service office for assistance and referrals.
Frances Newill a year old girl remains in critical condition at Frick Memorial Hospital after a shotgun blast outside an outdoor cinema Sunday night. State Police say her mother Marion Mewill was driving the investigation and a 27 year old coal operator faces possible assault with intent to kill charge. If the girl dies the charge could become murder.
Fire broke out around 7 30 p m at a three story Union City chair plant causing about 15000 in damage. Firemen fought the flames from a basement motor area and vent shafts as smoke filled the building and water caused further damage.
Corry motorist Willian A Harmon of Corry RD 3 failed to negotiate a curve on West Washington Street causing a collision that damaged a sedan valued at 800 dollars. Harmon and passenger Richard Parsee of St Petersburg were injured. Parsee was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital.
Harrisburg reports a continuing inquiry into a fatal bus truck crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Somerset that killed four. The Public Utility Commission and State Police pursue full details, with Greyhound security assessing driver Norman Crider’s actions and company records under review.
Residents on East Main and East South streets petitioned the city council to stop noise from a nearby plant. The panel heard reports from plant officials and local residents, with a possible $1,500 funding cap discussed for equipment and school-related impact. Council promised review in the 1873 budget cycle.
Pennypani Bleeter Co disclosed plans to build a 2 200 000 dollar transmission substation west of Lewistown Pa near the Pennsylvania Railroad. Construction to be completed early 1954 with service starting in 1953 as the Shawville 280 000 kilowatt generating station near Clearfield begins operation. A new 85 mile 200 000 kilovolt line from Shawville will connect to Metropolitan Edison facilities and improve flood free high voltage service to Lewistown and eastern Pennsylvania.
Allied forces report a major assault by Chinese troops across a 135 mile front near Seoul. Tanks and air power countered waves of Red troops as defenses held, with claims of several enemy tanks destroyed and hundreds possibly killed.
Gov Warren of California heads a 12 state campaign tour with two Pennsylvania stops on Oct 21. He will address Bethlehem workers and later Allentown before continuing through Oct 27.
The Democrat candidate argues the economy remains strong despite wartime claims and accuses Eisenhower of providing comfort to Russia. He asserts a high standard of living endures even during war.
Former judge Guy K Bard and Genevieve Blatt visit the city with Clifton J Bebell. They meet local Democrats and plan a rally as they campaign for U S Senate and statewide offices. Edward Martin aligned with Democratic themes of prosperity.
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