08 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1951
Page
1
A cryptic note mentions Findley coordinating a home and city contacts. Details are fragmentary with unclear dates and locations, but reference to a person named Findley and a city setting appears. Further readable bits indicate a local arrangement involving a residence and urban ties.
The readable text shows a contact request with incomplete details from a local notice. No clear names, dates, or locations are legible, hindering full summary of action or deadline.
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered phrases like service tractor and phone numbers with partial names. No coherent event or action emerges. readable items are insufficient to identify people, places, or dates.
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh landed at Dorval Airport near Montreal to begin a month-long royal tour of Canada. Governor General welcomed them. the visit includes a Washington stop to meet President Truman and a trip to Quebec and other provinces before sailing home November 12 aboard the Empress to Scotland.
A new laymen's group named United Churchmen of America will recruit Protestants from all denominations for active church service. President Truman backed the effort and the plan targets 10,000,000 churchmen with mass rallies in 18 key cities to boost church programs and community involvement.
The Associated Press reports a looming shipping tie-up as West coast operators threaten not to sign on radio crews without wage increases. CIO unions demand a 12 percent general rise plus 38 cents an hour on core rates. The WSB has approved a general wage plan, Aeronaut Radiomen threaten not to crew ships unless raised pay is granted. Federal rules require ships to carry radio operators.
Det Harold E Stassen testified that records show the State Department helped undermine Chinese Nationalists, contradicting Acheson and Jessup denials. The hearing, focusing on Jessup’s U.N. appointment, also touched on past White House discussions about halting aid to Nationalist China.
Multiple drunk driving arrests and traffic crashes occurred in Corry over the weekend. Joseph Thaosee, 27, Cory, KR, D 1, pleaded guilty to drunken driving. Jameso ve was arrested on Saturday at 12:30 PM after collision on West Menstated Lemon streets. Lloyd Whitman of Shoay Avenue and Walter Rogers of Corry collided on North Center Street injuring no one, with modest vehicle damage.
President Philip Murray led 25 top United Steelworkers of America officials in a three day study at Pennsylvania State College on human relations and labor leadership. The group aims to improve relations with members and management and to advance a civil rights program within the union. Murray said the union must pursue equality through intelligent bargaining and constitutional processes. He refused to comment on a potential wage increase, noting a wage policy committee may meet in mid November.
Washington October 8 The House appropriations committee rejected the Air Force request for 7.779 million dollars for the Brisload bus project near Middleton Pennsylvania. The panel said it would not recommend funds until the dispute with Topat Interests could be resolved.
Washington reports a Senate-House conference committee narrowing key points in a bill to raise taxes by 35 billion to 7 billion yearly. Disputes center on individual income tax brackets corporate taxes and tax on unallocated cooperative profits. If enacted by Oct. 21 the changes would take effect Nov. 1 with excise hikes running through April 1, 1954.
Cobbett Real Estate Agency purchased a city block bounded by Duane, Warren, Grand and Scott streets from Mattey and Anna Borak. The deal includes five rental units and about 10 building lots with plans to build two homes and prepare sites for sale next spring. The firm may seek to rezone Warren and Grand streets for access and development. Charley Holmes Carley, 79, hotel owner, died at his home in Firmington.
Reports say three vehicles sustained $850 in damage in a three‑vehicle crash at the Kula Intersection just east of the city. Drivers Lloyd M. Skinner 46 Brig and Russell Wah 20 Waterford faced investigation for possible charges as officers reconstructed the incident.
A drenched region in Corry reports 1.05 inches of rain since Saturday with cooler air following. Widespread storms lash Pennsylvania causing two fatalities from flooding and a lightning strike injuring four at a New Jersey Army camp. Minor damage reported in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia area with power outages and flooded yards.
American soldiers in Korea heard condensed rebroadcasts of the first three world series games and the Michigan State Ohio State football game. Recordings were played over loud speakers behind the front line for about an hour, after psychological warfare teams urged Gamminist troops to our wader.
The general staff report Omar Bradley will fly to Paris today to confer with allied leaders. He plans onward travel to Athens and Ankara as part of coordinating Mediterranean and North Atlantic security efforts with Greek and Turkish officials in preparation for broader alliance aims.
The U S Civil Service Commission announced a postmaster examination for the Spring Creek post office to fill the vacancy after Mrs Bernard Porter resigns. The job pays 2079 yearly. applicants must be 21 to 65, reside in the district, and submit applications by November 4 at the Spring Creek Post Office. The exam will be held at the Corry Post Office with a date to be announced.
Harrisburg state headquarters of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Amvets push a bill requiring loyalty oaths for all state employees, including teachers and officials. James J. Davis, VFW commander, and Donald J. Sawyer, Amvets commander, urge campaigns and designate December 3-10 as Loyalty Week as the Senate backs the measure awaiting House action.
The head of the VFW, a Philadelphia attorney, will visit 64 VFW posts across Beaver, Clarion, Crawford, Erie, Venango and surrounding counties during a week in October. He will stress the Loyalty Oath bill's passage and extend veterans affairs work, meeting members and leaders to reinforce unity and service.
Kennett Wagner 14 and Barbara Wagner 13 fled their burning Clarendon Warren county home in nightclothes after flames of unknown origin. Firefighters contained the blaze to the bedroom and stairway, with first degree burns to the two children and Mr Wagner. Estimated damage around 500 dollars. The Wagners and their relatives are known in Corry. Franks: U S Air Force curtails use of F 84 jets in Europe due to spare parts shortage.
In Korea, General Ridgway signaled acceptance in principle to restart cease fire talks near Panmunjom as American forces advance toward Heartbreak Ridge. Units of the 2nd Division push toward the summit while Reds defend from bunkers and nearby hills.
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