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15 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1951
Page
1
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Western foreign ministers in Washington forecast Moscow response to plans for West Germany defense ties. They expect new anti west propaganda and a push for a political arrangement with Soviet controlled East Germany. Allied leaders aim to bring Bonn into a rapid anti Soviet defense alliance and speed up training of German forces early next year.
Corryite Pinky Guth 25, a former resident, was found guilty of assault by an Erie county court. The verdict followed a two hour deliberation before visiting Judge Tred Davis. Guth's attorney moved for a new trial, with a delay tied to Guth’s psychiatric treatment at Veterans Hospital. Guth was arrested months ago after a young girl alleged she was assaulted near Erie.
Bloodhounds scour Alabama after a Draper prison break frees eighteen inmates. Nine recaptured overnight. others tracked to Selma and Calera. Ringleader Frank Green, aided by guards, overpowered a sentry at the gate. Warden Reeves notes breached security and tower guards were fired.
The city Streets Department advances work on shifting Shady Avenue from near Hare Creek to East Columbus Avenue to accommodate the No. 3 plant of Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp. Completion is not final today though the road will be passable with risk to motorists. Cost runs about $9,000.
The Corry fish hatchery launched the annual late Summer and Fair bass stocking drive. Supt. Merrill Lillie reported about 16 800 bass distributed from Union City hatchery to streams and dams. Additional allotments included 4 000 to Chepman Denn Warren county and 2 000 to French Creek Erie county, with further consignments reaching Edinboro Lake LeBoeuf and Conneaut Creek.
The State Department of Property and Supplies awarded contracts for two additional dams to expand fishing and recreation. Virgin Run Dam in Fayette County and Dura Dam on Elk Creek tributary in Cambria County will flood new lakes. Land for the Cambria project was donated by the Cambria County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Work will start once steel and materials are allocated by the U S Defense Fisheries Administration, with completion hoped before year end or early 1952.
Kings County Judge Samuel S. Leibowitz will rule Monday on the prosecution motion to jail without bond the 18 defendants in Brooklyn police graft case. After selection of an all male jury and two alternates was completed last night the state made its move.
A meeting Tuesday at Oil City Club aims to organize opposition to Pennsylvania Railroad plans to remove passenger trains 981 southbound and 980 northbound on the Oil City to Corry line. Invitations go to Titusville Oil City and area leaders. a PUC hearing is set for October 6 at Frame sin.
A Beaver Club pep rally and parade will form at Senior High at 7:30 p.m. proceeding along South Street to Center Street in Traveland Field for the Potato Bowl game at 8:20 p.m. between Corry and Youngsville high schools. Guests include Chamber directors, Mayor Elmey, Miss Cory, and school bands. Floats are by Beaver Club, Junior and Senior Classes. At 8:15 p.m. at Lleveland Field Mac McElroy will introduce participants. In a separate item, Walter Brendhinge, 26, of Robinson, Westmoreland, died from injuries after his car overturned on Route 1 Thursday night.
A New York City opinion column argues against commercialized prize fighting and televised bouts. It notes multiple boxing deaths in the United States and questions the morality of spectators supporting the sport. The piece likens prize fighting to gladiatorial blood sport and contends gloves cannot shield viewers from the cruelty observed. Continued on page four.
Washington report detailing testimony tying William M. Boyle Jr. to promoting an RFC loan to American Lithofold Corp. and spurring investigations. Senate aides indicated ongoing inquiries and potential witness calls as committee members push for full facts amid denials and shifting testimony.
The city will install a traffic light at the corner of East Bend and North Center streets within two weeks. Purchased from Koont Equipment Company of Pittsburgh at 071 dollars, the unit will operate as a standard red amber green signal during school commute hours and as a stop light otherwise to slow traffic.
Donations to the Ross fund for MS treatment continue pouring in as supporters rush funds to help the local victim. Olin Bracken reports a two week drive has already reached 1840.62 with more expected, while the beneficiary prepares for hospital admission and therapy delayed to September 25 due to facility demand. Separately, Northwestern Pennsylvanian Young Republicans meet for their two day conference with Rep Orland Armstrong among the speakers.
Corry officials announced two registration sessions to occur at the Municipal Building next Friday and on September 0. Registrars will operate from 8am to 4pm DST to accept applications for registration, with naturalized citizens and all eligible residents urged to attend.
The Office of Price Administration approved manufacturer price increases for autos and allowed dealers to add their own markups. Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors lines saw approved boosts from 25 to 65 percent, with prices effective five days after approval. Extras like heaters and radios may also see higher listed prices, but not on cars already in dealer possession. Indict ex-school guard Pittsburgh case notes Stanko charged with assault after two inmates testified about beatings at Thorn Hill School For Boys.
Supporters of General Dwight D. Eisenhower have launched a preliminary campaign to back his potential GOP presidential nomination. Key figures like Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and other backers met to establish early headquarters in Kansas, while boosters warn of smear campaigns aimed at questioning Eisenhower’s party status and candidacy viability. Rep. Scott returned from Europe asserting Eisenhower will be the next GOP nominee.
Allied troops captured strategic high ground northwest of Kumbhwa after a fierce two hour clash with Red forces. An allied officer described the fight as costly but successful, with heavy artillery and machine gun fire from enemy bunkers on slopes. The day also saw continued artillery duels and stubborn resistance along the eastern front as Red forces contested multiple peaks and river valleys.
About 20 McKeesport Technics High School students were rushed to McKeesport Hospital after a sudden illness from suspected food poisoning. Hospital officials said most were discharged, with several still in critical condition. Dr Howard McElroy commented the incident may be linked to a salad contained potatoes and cited cafeteria food as the likely source.
Local sportsmen yesterday stocked 520 pheasants in the Edinboro district on farms there as part of a Game Commission program launch. Roosters only were released with distribution planned next week in the Corry area from birds raised over the summer. About 1,000 birds are expected to be stocked next Thursday or Friday.
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