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15 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1952
Page
1
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A fragmented catalog lists items such as power drills, sewing items, dishes, chairs, kitchenware, a dryer, and a tent. The text mentions a hall, community cook kit, porch items, and various unspecified goods, indicating a local sale or auction.
Fragmentary OCR text references a decedent, wills, and a clarification to a tutor or executor. Mentions Paul Gi and an eastern area. specifics are unreadable.
The AP reports General Dwight Eisenhower in Texas and Tennessee rallying southern support while outlining four global peace points. He pressed for a militarily strong America, integrity in international leadership, united free allies, and an active United Nations to deter aggression.
U S District Judge Albert L Watson voided the sale of Williamsport Wire Rope Co to Bethlehem Steel Corp after a special master reported a conspiracy involving Bethlehem Steel, former federal judge Albert W Johnson and others. The report urged setting aside a 200000 sale and ordered Bethlehem to hold the rope company in trust pending further action.
Allied forces push to top Triangle Hill as Seventh Division advances against Chinese Reds on the Central Front. South Koreans deploy high explosives on Wille Horve Mountain while UN air forces hammer supply lines and trenches nearby.
Abram G Buller aged 84 and longtime fish hatchery official died after a stay at Corry Memorial Hospital. Born April 5 1848 in Donegal PA he served with the Pennsylvania State Fish Commission and the Corry Fish Hatchery for 54 years. He supervised multiple hatcheries before returning to Corry in 1916 and retiring July 1 1946. He and his wife had recently been injured in an auto crash on Route 6.
W H Lovie president of the Pennsylvania Gas Company says a rate increase is necessary due to higher wholesale gas costs and payroll, with filings expected soon to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and the New York Public Service Commission. The firm, serving northwestern Pennsylvania and southern New York, may raise prices for hundreds of Corry and thousands of other customers. The company notes recent requests by United Natural Gas Co and Tennessee Gas Transmission for wholesale increases, pending final FPC decisions in coming months. Present rates are 73 cents per 1 000 cubic feet up to 9 000 and 50 cents for each additional 1 000.
Gerry man Raymond Miles age 30 and Donald Taylor 17 of Bear Lake were cited after admitting to stealing 40 bushels of potatoes from J. Merle Dodd’s storage barn over two weeks. They had bought and sold spuds prior to the thefts and were held on $1,000 bond for the next criminal term.
The city conducts a wartime style air raid alert with thirty one blasts as residents react to the first postwar test of warning systems. Officials say the exercise aims to gauge public response and educate on precautions, with Civilian Defense official Richart Gertsell noting the test measures who will move off streets when the alert sounds.
The United Nations General Assembly opens amid fears over Korea and growing threats to the organization. Acheson postpones his policy speech to feel out the Assembly, delaying sessions and prompting gloom on urgent global problems. Ernest A. Gross to represent the United States in the steering committee.
In Barksdale near Ashland the Du Pont Go plant blast at 2 47 am leveled a nitro mixing facility and shattered windows across Chequamegon Bay. Eight workers were missing and presumed dead. one body recovered as officials estimate 6000 pounds of explosives detonated and damage around 78000 dollars. A Pittsburgh note: plan for a municipal water authority follows an engineering study and hearings.
A financial statement released during the campaign shows Dwight D. Eisenhower reporting 10 year income of $985 000 from banks and a net from a book at $476 250. Adlai Stevenson quotes his own figures showing gross income of $500 046 with taxes $211 980 and a net of $289 086 for the same period. The data accounts for capital gains treatment on the book and a non professional writer status. Arthur Van Denburg Jr distributed the Eisenhower figures while campaign travel continued in the South.
Secretary Pace unveiled the 280 millimeter atomic artillery gun at Aberdeen Proving Ground in a ceremony. He stated the Army seeks a proper share of fissionable materials, while the Atomic Energy Commission must permit allocation. Demonstrations showed the gun maneuvering and firing as lawmakers and industry officials watched.
The piece promotes the Community Chest reactivation urging Corry residents to give as neighbors. It links giving to assisting orphans and youths through local agencies including the Salvation Army YMCA and 24 partner organizations, stressing unity and systemic help over scattered appeals.
Allied forces staged a large mock amphibious assault off northeast Korea drawing thousands of enemy troops into the open. U S Navy and Air Force units claimed a sweeping reach as ships bombarded beaches while American forces simulated landings under a grand deception.
On Columbia University campus political turmoil rose as Carl W. Ackerman of the Graduate School of Journalism endorsed the Democratic nominee. The action attracted attention amid debates over university officials remaining silent on the gubernatorial race.
Local youths Lyra Corry and Krone 1a both admitted involvement in a string of burglaries and arsons over the past two weeks. Police report they and a third unnamed youth planned further burglaries at several local businesses including Cabh Builders Supply and Kinney and Spiesman shops.
A Meadville driver, unable to prove financial responsibility and found with a suspended license, was cited after a patrol near Hungry Run road off Concord Ridge Road questioned him. White, who had a 1950 intoxication suspension, claimed he obtained a delving license in Ohio but did not provide Pennsylvania proof of financial responsibility and pleaded not guilty before Alderman M S Cowbett with a hearing set for October 17.
A federal grand jury indicted former Chicago postmaster John C. Haderlein and others in connection with alleged job selling at the Chicago Post Office. The case marks a major federal probe into postal service corruption and related personnel actions.
A public figure condemns any ploy to end the Korean War with the Reds before the work is finished. He deplores suggestions that men can come home early and continues preaching his doctrine. He asserts Americans have not yet achieved the desired goals and remain steadfast.
Democratic nominee Adlai E Stevenson promises a clean, honest government and an economy run with restraint. He accuses Republicans of wasteful practices while criticizing Ike's wartime links and pledging to shift focus from war orders to domestic needs. The Salt Lake City rally drew large crowds as Stevenson alternated with Ike on tours.
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