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20 Sep 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
1
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The North Atlantic Council ends Ottawa session with plans to admit Greece and Turkey, broadening NATO beyond North America and Western Europe. It backs revising the Italian peace treaty and sets a 12-nation inquiry into joint defense funding, with final report due by December.
State Police appeal to public for help in locating a green Hudson with front end damage linked to a Sunday night hit and run that injured a Corry youth. Investigators say many tips were false and over details remain unclear. Call State Police with any information.
Huffman to hear sentence September 26 in Went Wentworth Street case. Erie County grand jury found guilty party Joyce Mare in May. Sentence may span years with possible fence penalty. Judge Brion to set terms. Huffman has been held without bail since trial.
London reports Winston Churchill and his shadow cabinet moving to shape campaign plans as Labour leader Clement Attlee seeks a decisive vote of confidence. Polls show Tory gains as Liberal and Labour strategize conferences and seats across the United Kingdom ahead of an October 25 election.
A 49 year old West Virginia woman, Virginia Moore of Ellamore, died when her car collided with the side of a truck at the intersection of Routes 2 and 819 near Greensburg. State Police reported the fatal crash occurred today with Moore the sole occupant of her vehicle.
A coroner and district attorney considered malnutrition the cause of death for Judy Roberta Lindstrom a 1 1/2 month old twin admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after being found near death. Her twin June Alberta also suffered malnutrition and was readmitted with oxygen care. The family faced police and welfare inquiries into home conditions. burial followed after a committal service at Bracken Keating Funeral Home.
Harrisburg report says Senate leaders push a $500000 comprise program with a new tax package aimed at replacing the failed income tax proposal. Republicans forecast quick action and adjournment within two weeks as the plan seeks higher weekly grants and other relief, pending caucus agreement.
President Truman spoke at a news conference predicting a Democratic win in 1952. He criticized opposition tactics as misrepresentation and smears and refused to confirm renomination plans while noting work on the party platform. He praised New York Democrat Howard Flynn as a capable forecaster amid Republican fear of a vigorous campaign.
The city launches a Summer resurfacing program covering nine streets, begun on West Church Street and finishing by week’s end. The Streets Department, with DS, VanMarter of Jamestown, plans to tar and pave East Congress, West Church, Second Avenue, Mead, Delaware, Marion, Franklin, Mead, Bond, Weigel, and Raymond avenues, contingent on road conditions and recent excavations.
Washington reports the Navy and Air Force may resort to drafts to meet manpower. A Defense Department spokesman cites heavy turnover and reserve releases as a driver. A House subcommittee approved a three class reserve plan limiting presidential callups to authorized levels.
Erie laborer 27 found guilty by a jury in criminal court of murder in the first degree for the slaying of his wife. He was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Gri Walle after appearing in Brie county court. The defendant admitted shooting his wife after attempts at reconciliation.
Irving Weissman 48, held on charges of plotting the overthrow of the government by force and violence, is freed on $20 000 bail. He was among communists arrested August 17 and freed after his wife from New York posted the bond. Others named include Steve Nelson Pittsburgh and Williams Albertson Detroit with $20 000 bonds.
Reports from residents near Carter Hill say a new producing gas well was drilled by C J Follett for Pennsylvania Gas Company. Early estimates place output at about 800000 cubic feet daily, more than double the other two wells. If sustained, company plans continued drilling north of the city to tap more gas and feed the mains. The well will be gauged again tomorrow to verify pressure and refine estimates.
Merrill Nichols 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nichols of Corry Beaver Dam, was injured when a steel B B pellet from a companion's air rifle struck his eye. He was taken to Corry Eye specialist after examination at Corry Memorial Hospital. The impact caused hemorrhaging of the optic and doctors cannot determine eye damage yet.
Eastern Front, Korea Sept 20. Giant Sikorsky helicopters moved a battle-ready Marine company onto a fortified peak, a first for helicopter troop insertion. The assault cut two days of climbing to four hours and supplied Marines with food and ammunition. Four helicopters also strung telephone lines to Marine HQ.
A blaze swept through three houses near McKeesport Pennsylvania causing about 90000 dollars in damage. No one was injured according to authorities.
The board reports hospital staff covered by the social security program and notes total insurance monies of $580,000 distributed. Superintendent Edgar Alexander details patient totals for April 1 to 15 with 257 patients treated, 1,245 care days, and a daily census of 40. There were 9 deaths and 2 births, plus 98 major and 4 minor operations. Ground improvements proceeded under the building project with funds from the Henry Shenk Co. contractor and architect Li.
Senate investigations subcommittee questioned William M Boyle Jr and Lithofold Corp officials about a $1 250 legal fee and $18 500 000 in loans to a Brownsville Texas plant linked to Carthage Hydrocal The probe also noted a White House office connection through Shirley Green daughter of Lithofold’s Washington representative who was employed during loan negotiations.
Erie prosecutors call new witnesses in the case of former Meadville tax consultant Sheldon H. Wolfe charged with filing inlaw income tax returns for 41 Meadville residents. Wolfe’s mistrial bid was denied. prosecutors continue to pursue taxpayers whose returns Wolfe filed in 1946 and 147.
A terse international report notes renewed cease-fire discussions with limited readable context. The fragment mentions a polio case and unspecified leaders, with references to a ceremony or event and a child’s health concerns.
President Truman criticizes the Senate tax measure as inadequate arguing for a larger revenue boost and broader base. He calls out provisions favoring corporate and special interests while noting the government is already in the red and the bill faces delay in the Senate.
The Public Utility Commission registered certificates for the Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation Erie to raise 2.5 million dollars in stock to retire short form notes from banks for construction. The utility will issue 26,000 shares of preferred stock and 24,000 shares of participation stock, totaling about 2.1 million and 1.1 million respectively, serving 84,000 subscribers in multiple counties.
Josep Meade, 24, once a taxi driver in this city now living in Tamestown, was arrested on morals charges. He was arraigned in Jamies's city court and pleaded innocent to a charge of endangering the life and health of a wild. Acting Judge Samuel S. Rolson set bail and postponed the trial date pending further investigation.
Report details F-86 Sabre jets clashing with Mig 15s over west and north Korea in a 20 minute battle. Allied forces claim one enemy plane destroyed and several damaged as UN infantry regroups to counter battlefield losses near Ye Hills and other fronts.
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