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13 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1951
Page
1
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U S postal authorities broke a large money ring diverting 32 million dollars from American postal and military payments to Communist China. The operation used altered postal money orders and forged signatures. Chinese agents bought orders in Manila and Hong Kong banks cashed them, with Philippine soldiers wives involved and redress via counterfeit conversions. The crackdown began after a January halt to cross border postal money orders.
Associated Press reports Harry Gross, long time bookmaker, was recaptured by Brooklyn District Attorney after escaping custody at his Atlantic Beach home. He faces arraignment before U S Commissioner Martin Epstein in Brooklyn with bail set at 25 000. The case ties to a high profile police graft trial and a nationwide gambling operation.
The Huffman trial neared jury verdict after two and a half days of testimony. Defense contends death may stem from a respiratory infection rather to a kick, while medical experts discuss peritonitis and a possible ruptured bowel as the cause.
A 1500 strong crowd viewed the second annual Spud Festival parade in Corry with 600 people along North Center street West Columbus avenue Mead ver nue and the Mead Park grounds. Miss Jean Mastin was crowned Miss Cory and Miss Beatrice Bensink named Miss Cory by judges including Erie Mayor Clairence Pulling. The event featured Grange displays, a two division parade, band performances, a coronation, and public concerts by the Corry Legion Band along with amusements and park concessions.
About 30 school age children and the bus driver escaped injury when the Corry rural school bus collided with a car at the West Smith and Mustan streets intersection. The Snyder car swerved, crossed the curb, and uprooted shrubbery before stopping 100 feet away. Burrows of Elgin said the bus signals failed. authorities planned to determine fault after investigation.
The Air Force announced it is deploying its first guided missile squadron at the guided missile center in Co boa Fld, Italy, to be formed October 1. The unit will operate the Martin missile, produced by the Martin Co. of Baltimore, and is described as a tactical bomber type weapon.
A Corry area dinner meeting lauded the Potato Festival as a bridge between city and rural residents. Lloyd Odhner urged understanding to improve relations while a whom’s guest list included Mayor J. Fred Kinley, Miss Joan Clibbatz, Miss Jean Martin, and state and local officials. The event featured a turkey dinner and remarks about America’s farm and industry connections.
Sparta Township hosts its 30th community fair on the joint school grounds. Queen candidates will be chosen at 2 PM with judging of exhibits starting tomorrow at 9 AM and additional entries accepted through 8 PM tonight. Evening events include audience contests at 8 PM tomorrow and an ox roast Saturday morning. A parade is planned for Saturday afternoon followed by fireworks at 10:30 PM.
Washington September 13 9. A substitute for tin was announced by RFC Director Symington. Reynolds Metals of Richmond Virginia developed a hybrid material blending plastic with aluminum. Production is expected to begin immediately with Armed Services taking all entry for some time.
Belgrade reports increasing hostility on Yugoslavia borders with Albania Bulgaria Romania and Hungary. Western observers warn that Cominform pressure and Russian influence could trigger larger incidents as border guards tighten security and diplomacy frays. The timing suggests heightened danger through mid year.
Washington reports that Robert A. Lovett began as acting defense chief after George C. Marshall's resignation. Friends and rivals expect few policy changes due to long joint service in the Pentagon and State Department, with confirmation awaited from the Senate.
Pittsburgh September 13 The SIO-Dalted Steelworkers map a steel scrap drive to aid the national defense program. Philip Murray CIO USW president says he mailed letters to 2200 locals informing them of a serious scrap shortage and urging initiation of the drive.
Feverish crowd fills the Curry yu area as the Lin Bo tata Festival opens with hundreds attending. Stewart Long and Arnold Seastead report 3,005 donation devices sold and a share from Roxy's Amustment Co. proceeds going to the park fund via the Chamber of Commerce. Tonight features the second annual Holary Allerson auction raising money for CHIL Beaubulld fund.
The Naval Air squadron in Alaska was temporarily grounded by the Navy for morale reasons after a series of air crashes in the Maske area. A special board of inquiry is investigating, following Rep. Mitchell's request to ground all Navy Privateer bombers pending the review.
Allied forces report capturing Kumhwa and surrounding ridges after a three hour fight as they press east central Korea. Jets clash with MiG-15s over the peninsula with 3 Red planes damaged and an Allied jet shot down, pilot rescued.
State Police Gary barracks investigated two traffic crashes on Route 8 and nearby streets. Mick Simon and Harrison Longstrete collided three miles north of Union City with damage about 160 dollars. no injuries reported. A later crash south of Wattsboro near Route 8 involved Donald Schiesslemen and Jacob Geyer. estimated damage about 350 dollars with no injuries.
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