23 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1951
Page
1
Fragments describe real estate and loan offers including a Bett ana barn on Inside Road, center references, a 7 000 price, and a 16a lot sale. Names are unclear but list several numbers and locations.
A fragmented note mentions holding rings tabs aves and bets with MIDS and nalts. Details are unclear but reflect incomplete gambling or betting shorthand. No clear individuals organizations or places are identifiable.
In Cairo Oct 23 British troops halt rail traffic and ban road movement in the Suez Canal zone. A limited number of trains will run daily under army crews with one passenger and one freight train crossing the canal. Egyptian troops receive aid shipments, while reconnaissance jets monitor ground activity.
Two Clymer youths escaped injury when a car crashed off Cory Cutting road four miles north of the city. Driver Leon G. Lindstrom 26 and passenger Grant Lindstrom of Clymer RD 1 reported the brakes failed. the right front brake allegedly caused the vehicle to skid off the road and overturn, with damage estimated at 300.
Myron M. Cawel resigns as ambassador to the Philippines and becomes assistant to the secretary of state. A mutual defense treaty summary will be issued and Cowen will handle Far East issues. A Washington lawyer, he previously served as ambassador to Australia before the Philippines and ends his term November 15.
President Truman named Jessup to a United Nations post in a recess appointment despite Senate questioning over alleged Communist links. McCarthy and Stassen charged false testimony and praise for Red China, while Jessup denied aiding communism and defended his fit for the ambassador-at-large role as UN opens in Paris.
Washington reports the government raised ore prices to speed scrap collection for defense. In other item lines a Navy official notes Russian speaking pilots claim to fly Communist jets in Korea, and a wildcat strike at the Firestone Rubber plant in Pottstown halts production amid protests over non union workers.
A Delaware County court ruling upholds paying teachers for duties beyond classroom teaching. The decision impacts how athletic staff and others are compensated and could influence district policy in Core County schools and beyond.
William M. Spangenberg, 60, of Gould Street, was shot Sunday at his estranged wife’s Jamestown home and remained in critical condition at Jamestown General Hospital. Police theorize the wound may have been accidental when a carbine discharged during a window break, as Spangenberg staggered through the home before collapsing.
The city’s Community Chest campaign for $32 700 moved into high gear as solicitors report today’s total of $8 992. Over half came from corporations with $5 000 toward the $11 75 target. Chairman Charles Brayken notes industrial distribution and expects further reports next week as six divisions show zero. The drive ends October 31.
Washington reports a third atomic explosion in the Soviet Union with officials saying it appears part of a test series. In Nevada at the Bréitchman Flats testing ground the AEC conducted a small A bomb test delayed by wiring faults and weather, with 100 foot tower demolished and precautions observed.
Pittsburgh area talks resume as AFL Local 249 negotiates with Kroger for 100 drivers who have made 110 deliveries since the contract expired October 1. The union seeks wage adjustments and other contract provisions amid stalled talks across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
A seven member expert panel studies whether Gerry public schools should emphasize a vocational program or keep a broader industrial arts curriculum. About 58 of 429 seniors are in the vocational track at Senioy High School as meetings with citizens committees labor groups and district directors seek input for plans for a new joint school and facility allocations. The survey led by Thomas Pryde and assisted by a regional group includes reps from West Mifflin Monessen Tyrone and Pittsburgh with sessions set for today and tonight.
Striking longshoremen tightened the grip on New York harbor halting more than 30 miles of piers. An embargo was extended to export and coastal freight, with about 200 Boston workers also reported idle as tensions mount and cargo piles up at the waterfront.
About 300 Ajax plant workers will see a retroactive four cent hourly wage increase to 1.26 starting February 22 as bargaining results take effect. The raise, part of production improvements and cost of living adjustments, covers starting wage earners and follows a pending agreement approved by Local 11748 and the International Association.
Gen Charles L Bolte Army deputy chief of staff for plans to review the 28th Division at Camp Atterbury Indiana replacing Gen Mark W Clark who cannot attend the full war strength review announced by Daniel B Strickler commanding general of the Keystone Division. The May review will precede the division to Europe and be witnessed by high ranking officers and friends of the units.
Washington Oct 24 investigators plan to interview Barkley secretary Mrs Flo Bratton and a Senate staffer over claims they interceded for loan applicants in 1950. Senator Hoey ordered a preliminary probe prompted by Senator Spariman who heads the small business committee. Shaver testified he and Bratton helped RFC loan seekers. Bratton en route to Washington to discuss with Barkley.
The Corry Board of Education will hold a special session tonight to review architect Walter Campbell's recommendations for a joint Junior Senior High School project. Six township directors discussed three possible sites as the boards consider a 2 million dollar expansion plan and final site decisions.
The Board of Tax Revisions and Appeals heard two Raymond Avenue appeals last night in the Municipal Building. Assessments were reduced by 150 dollars for one homeowner while the other’s remained unchanged after initial cuts. The board adjourned with the next appeal date set for November 3 at the council meeting.
From Korea Oct 23 Associated Press reports massive air battle as UN forces repel 150 Red jets. Fifth Air Force claims 446 Reds destroyed or damaged, with several B-29s and B-24s sustaining losses, while Allied claims indicate limited Japanese and Okinawan support air actions. Chinese premier Peiping radio says negotiations must progress for armistice talks to succeed, with continued insistence on a four line truce at the 38th parallel.
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