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11 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1951
Page
1
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Allied forces launched small scale assaults at four eastern Korea Red strongpoints while the western front saw Communist attacks halt. Air power pounded supply lines, with 1,400 to 1,700 Red vehicles spotted and 360 damaged. Central command touted progress as the war of attrition continues.
The Erie County criminal court opens with juries chosen for two first degree murder cases. Charles Huffman faces murder charges after the death of a baby linked to alleged prior abuse. James Calvin Smith also stands trial for fatally shooting his estranged wife on July 23 in Erie.
A five year old girl Tanya Jean Hutton and four year old Lorenzo Holland were struck by cars while across the street to greet playmates after returning from summer vacation. Hutton died at the scene and Holland died at Polyolinie Hospital.
House Republicans back a $138.95 million compromise tax plan proposed to end the state's income levy debate. The package would impose a 1 percent real estate transfer tax, raise inheritance taxes for non-direct heirs, tax corporate net income over six months, remove exemptions for transportation utilities, and end various exemptions for domestic insurers, with revenue to the general fund. The plan faces Senate scrutiny and uncertain prospects as leaders defer judgment until review.
The Public Utility Commission announced a hearing on a Pennsylvania Railroad plan to abandon the only two passenger trains between Oil City and Corry. Notices will be posted on all Oil City to Corry trains with time and place details to allow affected passengers to participate.
Florence Chadwick, 32, becomes first woman to swim the English Channel both ways. She completed the France crossing in 16 hours and 40 minutes after starting from St Margaret's Bay near Dover. Police investigated reports she was lost at sea as she landed at Bangatte France.
The Spud Festival opening program is set for Wednesday at 2 p m with events at Mead Park. Mayor J Fred Kinsey delivers the welcome at 4 p m followed by guests and the Potato Festival queen contest. Crowning by the previous queen occurs near 4 48 p m. A joint dinner at Hotel Corry with several clubs precedes a 9 0 p m band at Corry Legion Band. The festival features a Potatoes Fair and Farm Equipment Shop with rides and machinery through the week.
The board discusses a possible Joint Junior Senior High School site and funding for a new facility. They delay selecting an architect, plan future committee sessions, and consider existing building disposals. A separate item approves a city cooperative retreat program survey and finances, plus staff changes and library board additions.
A Warren County resident, W. G. Riggs of Columbus, is named as defendant in a suit filed by Citizen's Bank of Corry seeking 500 plus costs. The bank alleges Riggs signed a 1946 charter mortgage and later failed to pay off the note, with the mortgaged property sold to Watentic, who is alleged to have defaulted. Riggs is reportedly imprisoned in a southern state after a conviction. A separate report notes a fatal auto accident in Milford, Pennsylvania, on Route 208 involving 55 year old Robert Watson of Port Carbon.
The Erie area hosts a Wednesday parade featuring the first division marshal Lloyd Stowe and a lineup at 1:75 p.m. along City Park. Henry Wheeler marshals the second division from the State Armory to Mead Park. Queen candidates from multiple counties, Granges, and local officials attend, with prizes for potato queens and floats.
About 120 foremen gathered at the Cory Management Club’s initial meeting at a country club. Arthur Secord spoke on shop communications and five sub topics, as officers were installed by Joseph Ficavane and new members welcomed. Next session set for late October with turkey dinner and speaker to be announced.
Judge Evans dismissed a jury in Erie County Court after an Innocent verdict in a case involving a party raid. Defendant John Lublewski, arrested August 12 with 48 others, testified the raid targeted a private party and that everyone present was charged.
The Corry Board of Education approved a yearly $300 raise for all teachers as part of a state funded program. The plan, tied to a second boost approved by authorities, will raise total compensation and affect the new school term with set steps and schedules.
James H. Steele and Ernest O. Beckwith pleaded guilty to one count of petit larceny and three charges of larceny. Judge Elie Evans fined each $100 on the burglary and $100 on each larceny, plus from eight to sixteen months in the Allegheny County Workhouse. The men had earlier confessed to related thefts tied to stolen tires and a gas station theft in West Smith Street.
Ford and Chrysler filed requests for higher prices with the Office of Price Stabilisation. Ford proposed a 4.31 to 4.81 percent increase across models including Whitlesite priced Fords and Mercury lineups, while Chrysler reported an average 6.5 percent rise with models like Windsor and DeSoto Custim affected. General Motors was expected to follow with its own proposals. Prices would take effect five days after OPS approval.
A local coffee sale at Essa Mall Restaurant raised funds for the Ross fund. Proceeds totaled 62 dollars with donations recorded from multiple contributors and plan details indicating per cup payments and distribution to the fund.
British Foreign Secretary Morrison and French Foreign Minister Schuman meet Secretary Acheson in Washington on Korea and Cold War issues. Reports say Britain seeks steel and price stabilization while Allies weigh new financial and material measures.
The United Nations command said a plane strafed the Kaesong neutral zone by mistake. It acknowledged navigational error led to the incident and noted slight damage with casualties minimal. The Reds had claimed Allied neutrality violations, which the UN denied.
Washington dispatch reports senators showing little eagerness for a special session to speed ratification of the Japanese Peace treaty. Senator Knowland urged prompt action before or during autumn, while Democratic Leader McFarland cautioned about delays but supported quick action once Foreign Relations Committee reports the measure. Chairman Connally noted possible paths to accelerate approval.
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