27 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR item lists entities and numbers with unclear meaning. Readable parts indicate company names and an estate related note, but specifics are indeterminable from the fragment. No clear event, date, or outcome is identifiable.
A brief local notice describes an incident along a road near Corry. Details are sparse with fragmented OCR text indicating a threat and numbers referenced as 00 and 127. Authorities reportedly responding to the scene.
A fragmented line notes a foe named Simely and references an improvised spray room or technique. The readable text hints at testing a tool or method against an opponent, with unclear details about location or outcome. Entities are uncertain due to garbled OCR.
UN spokesman Br Gen William F. Nuckols stated the proposed buffer zone along the current front is not a final offer. Allies reject a 16 mile UN withdrawal as unsafe, insisting the line follow present positions with possible limited refinements. Subcommittees met in Panmunjom with no major progress while notes of contacts and fighter aircraft activity continued across the front.
Babson discusses gravity powered electricity potential and Niagara Falls as a model, praising Magura Mohawk Power Co. for supplying New York. He suggests safe, long term gains from gravity related energy stocks, noting 400 percent preferred yields about 4 percent and common near 6 percent, while warning against quick riches. The piece compares railroads to new transport modes and hints at continued commentary on Page Six.
Mrs Lotta Bonsteel longtime Corry teacher and respected citizen dies at 3 o clock at Corry Memorial Hospital after treatment. Born Miles Bonsteel at Great Valley N Y she was daughter of Dr Almon Spencer and Emma Greenleaf Bonsteel. She taught in Corry Second Ward School for 40 years retiring June 9 1988 and served as principal for eight years. A member of First Presbyterian Church she lived on East Smith Street. Funeral services set for Monday at 4 PM at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with Rev Paul Bauer officiating and interment in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Billy Meyer was reappointed manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates for the 1982 season in a Florida opt. 22 ceremony. Obscure wording trimmed. maintains named individuals and team, with the expected season assignment.
Merchants on Main Street cry foul over parking meters installed years ago. They cite increased loading and unloading difficulties on West Main Street and threaten legal action after mayor advised hiring counsel. Meters expected to be operational and time regulated early next week.
At Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania on October 21 the Fifth Infantry Division over 10 000 strong parades for a full-strength review. 16 personal decorations will be presented as Maj Gen Frank B Cohell and Maj Gen Lawrence Keiser observe. The Fifth Division band leads the parade followed by headquarters troops engineers infantry anti aircraft artillery and a new drum and bugle corps.
Forty five potato growers from Erie Warren and Crawford counties attended a 1951 potato demonstration results event at the Trayer brothers farm near Corry Union City R D in cooperation with the Agricultural Extension Service. Studies covered seed spacing varietal comparisons and seed versus certified stock. Winners in the grading contest were led by RB Donaldson and Dan Troyer with high scores. many others scored over 85.
San Francisco police report a death by own action involving John Vernon a 48 year old former business agent Ingrid Bereman and Dr Peter Lindstrom. The body was found in a downtown hotel room yesterday beside a long pistol and a note accusing an unnamed woman Lydia of an attack. The investigation is led by Det 27 Fo Hee with no further details released.
The 28th Division at Camp Atterbury prepares to ship to Europe after completing 14 months of training. Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler visits Paris headquarters to witness atomic test news, while the unit receives praise from Gen. Bolte and Sen. Edward Martin as soldiers recall World War experiences and readiness.
Norman Ormsbee, 16, and Ronald Carrier, 18, Waterford, pleaded guilty to malicious mischief after authorities alleged they damaged a rear outbuilding at June Baptist Church. Each was ordered to pay $100 in restitution. State Police at the Corry substation arrested them following a hearing amid several Halloween vandalism complaints in the area.
The latest drive report shows contributions rising to 22295, with chairman Charles Armies noting progress toward the Red Feather quota of 932900. He urged solicitors to turn in funds to him as the drive ends next Wednesday, hoping for full 100 percent return.
Two long serving Ajax Iron Works employees retire after combined 94 years of service. William Bettis began as an apprentice in 1899 at age 16 and spent 52 years at the plant. Earl Button started in 1900 and completes 42 years, having operated drill presses and other machinery.
OPS extends price regulation dates for frozen fruits and vegetables from October 10 to November 15 to ease market disruption and allow time to circulate amendments. Director William J. Gollins said copies of amendments to CPR BL and CPR 82 will be available soon. While crops are suspended from price control, harvesting and marketing service charges remain exempt for six more months. DIES AT FOOTBALL GAME TYRONE Pa Oct 21 A heart killed George G Wilson Jr 43 president of Wilson Chemical Co at Bruté College Tyrone High School game.
With less than two weeks before voting day November 6 the community expects light turnout. Several council seats are unopposed after incumbents Ross Fehlman Guy Abbey left, while county contests draw modest attention. Key races include county assessor seats First ward Clark Lord Ro and incumbents Bly Schul lory and Desmond in primaries. justice court races and county commissioner contests pit familiar names against each other. The overall forecast shows 60 to 70 percent of eligible voters showing up, with party lines influencing write in and primary dynamics.
Open house at the Ajax Dam Works will run from November 1 to 3 p.m. for the general public with guides in small departments explaining equipment and tires. A new Ajax gas engine will be running on the test block to show the newly designed model entering production. Local residents are urged to attend as plants may close for war program prep. An Ajax party with games, movies, music, dancing, and refreshments will follow from 3 to 6 p.m.
In Tacoma Washington seven persons perished in a car fire following a bridge wreck. The dead include a three women and a newborn baby. Authorities said the infant appeared to be fully developed. The car occupants were believed to be en route to a university hospital when the crash occurred. Bodies were burned beyond recognition.
A strike at New York area docks drew 400 longshoremen and pickets outside Pier 4 and Pier 92, clashing with non striking workers as police stood by. The walkout, led by Local 824 of the AWL, followed rejections of a defense related deal and an appeal by President Touman to return to work. Joseph P. Ryan appeared amid the fray, opposing the strike.
Pittsburgh Ot 97 F B I agents arrest the 14th embezzlement suspect in a $3,030,000 scheme over 19 months. The latest is Paul D. Shaitiff, 12 year old cashier and director at First National Bank of Indiana Pa, charged with embezzling $30,256 in byenke funds. Straititt admitted misapplying funds but claimed intent to make the shortage good.
Eden is slated to become the new foreign secretary while Churchill retains influential power. A vital defense ministry cabinet must immediately begin evaluating problems facing the country as it adjusts to the leadership transition.
London January 27 Churchill announced Anthony Eden would become foreign minister and deputy prime minister while leading the new Conservative government. Other top posts were filled including Lord Woolton Butler and Maxwell Fyfe with King George VI approving the cabinet lineup.
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