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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1952
Page
1
A tabbed man slanders one of our greatest patriots. Taft promises to conduct foreign policy and write laws if the GOP wins. The item frames the Indianapolis rally as a political clash over leadership and policy.
In Indianapolis, Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson urged a five point program to tighten government spending. He criticized Republicans, accused Senator Jenner of backing a “front man for traitors,” and warned against relying on federal aid. Stevenson called for frugal use of funds and closer scrutiny of requests, emphasizing prudence in federal budgeting.
Pittsburgh police search for John Nicholas, 26, from Erie County, who escaped from a clinic during a chest examination after serving part of a burglary sentence at Allegheny County Workhouse. He allegedly slipped through a window and dropped to the ground. Robert Derberry, 20, from Oakland, pleaded guilty to selling 80 autos last summer and faces six to 12 years in prison.
A Sharon man Louis Meyer 28 RD 2 Sharon died when his truck crashed off Route 27 near Gurlind. Meyer was thrown from the cab. his mangled body was found about 20 feet away. Police believe fatigue may have caused the mishap and ruled the death accidental.
Senator Taft campaigned in Chicago on three speeches urging Republicans to restore principle and reject Democratic policy. He accused Stevenson of flawed governance and pledged to overhaul the State Department, criticizing Acheson for sympathy toward communism and the Korea War. Eisenhower, he said, could clean top State Dept ranks, but limited changes would occur under Stevenson.
William Big Bill Lias, Wheeling millionaire and race track owner, was released on $2,000 bond awaiting a deportation hearing after an illegal entry charge. The case follows a yearslong conflict with Uncle Sam over taxes estimated at about $2.85 million, with Wheeling Downs placed in receivership.
Gov. John G. Fine announced Malcom Mershon as successor to David A. Hillstrom on the Edinboro Teachers College board of trustees. Hillstrom resigned, and Mershon will serve on the Corry based board alongside Harrisburg and Erie County representatives.
Illinois governor Stephen son announced that a list of donors and beneficiaries for his expense fund would be released tonight. Three state officials already disclosed involvement, with several others denying extra pay from the salary supplement fund linked to political controversy. Stevenson previously resisted naming donors, calling it a breach of trust, as he seeks to bolster public salaries for appointees.
George Santayana, renowned poet and philosopher, died last night at 88 in Rome. He completed and published his influential final work Dominations and Powers last year. He had lived in the clinic of the Little Company of Mary near the Colosseum for 25 years, surrounded by books he cherished. The Blue Sisters in pale blue habits cared for him in his final days. A separate note from Philadelphia reports the Amalgamated of Hosiery Workers seeking a wage increase of better than 15 percent from Full Fashioned Hosiery manufacturers.
Rumors say a fourth Delaware firm and five New York City investors will back a deep drilling venture west and northwest of Corry. The project aims to probe as deep as the Trento Land to locate natural gas or petroleum, with leases securing about 8,000 acres.
City Treasurer Carl Smith announces a penalty on unpaid 1952 levies, urging payment by Wednesday. A total of 6,177 remains due, with 109 from personal property tax and 6,068 from real estate. Ward breakdown lists amounts per ward and legal figures show a levy of 10 mills against city property valued near one million dollars.
Associated Press reports fair weather for the weekend with clear skies nationwide. Temperatures cooled in the Great Lakes and Northeast while rising in the Upper Mississippi Valley. Readings stayed near normal or above seasonal elsewhere, with mid-summer highs in the 90s noted in parts of the West and Dakotas.
Johnny Lewis pressed for a wage rise agreement with Northern coal operators as talks with mediator Harry Moyes continued. The deal would raise base pay from 16.35 to 17.35 daily and add 40 cents weekly for welfare pensions and benefits, with a contested side stipulation tied to government Wage Stabilization Board approval.
Railroads serving the city revise schedules with Standard Time tonight. The Erie and Pennsylvania systems adjust departure times by one hour earlier, aligning with standard time. Morning and evening trains to Ol City, Philadelphia, Erie, Corry shift. several westbound and eastbound trains show new listed times under Standard Time.
A thief yesterday stole jewels valued at 4000 pounds from the home of Mrs Leslie Howard widow of the actor. The incident occurred in Dorking England, details from police report indicate entry was made during the day.
The city, along with much of the northeastern states, resumes Standard Time as railways, bus lines, and the post office align schedules. Activities shift an hour earlier, with the official change at 2 am, affecting broadcasts and services nationwide.
Merchants in Corry plan the annual Corry Days sales to run Thursday Friday and Saturday of next week. Participating stores include All-Way Electriz Company ATs Clothes Shop Barach's Home Fox Witlie Barkey's Firestone and others. Advertisements featuring Corry Days merchandise will appear in The Journal next Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Two fugitives held on charges after escaping Morganza State Training School in September.
President Truman launches a sweeping whistle stop tour covering about 8500 miles through 24 states. Margaret Truman accompanies him as he argues Republicans favor a warlike policy, vows to curb corruption, pursue higher federal pay reform, and stresses world peace. Initial stop set for Pittsburgh with more than 70 towns planned along the way. The Democratic National Committee funds the trip, estimated at about $21,000.
Babson analyzes potential triggers for a new global conflict and the possible effects on the United States. He cites Russian-Chinese talks in Moscow and the Korean crisis as flashpoints, warning an ultimatum or rapid escalation could force U.S. withdrawal or war, with global repercussions.
Senator Eisenhower spoke at Richmond Virginia on a whistle stop tour as a crowd cheered his remarks. A ramp collapse sent the candidate and nearby officials scrambling but he recovered smiling and continued the campaign. Supporters and critics debated Byrd influence as Eisenhower pressed for support in the South before the next stops in North and South Carolina.
Gaines R Moore a former deputy collector of internal revenue, convicted of extortion, faced a six year federal sentence after pleading guilty to demanding 547000 from a Black physician and a white business owner in Alabama. The judge rejected a withdrew plea attempt, affirming Moore’s understanding of right and wrong.
Tokyo reports an undersea volcanic event damaged a scientific observation ship. The vessel is declared missing with 22 crewmen aboard and the blast likely caused its loss near the scene.
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