03 Apr 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1951
Page
1
Readable fragments describe a sale and several personal names and addresses in a jumbled text. The piece mentions a sale am and various identifiers, with multiple incomplete phrases and unclear actions.
Republican lawmakers urged further cuts to the administration’s 1951 tax increase, arguing a $5 to $6 billion reduction would still balance the budget. Rep. Reed and Rep. Kean backed sizable cuts while Snyder defended the eight week old plan, noting revenue and spending shifts and a temporary budget surplus.
Senator Bridges urged that General MacArthur be brought to the United States temporarily to testify before Congress on proposals to end the Korean War. He argued MacArthur is the only one with a viable plan and condemned current Truman administration limits on military actions.
Aero Group contributed 500 to the hospital building fund with many employees pledging via payroll deductions. The total near 9500 fran appears in transit as reminders prompt further donations from donors who previously pledged.
Across the United States citizens flood Washington with telegrams urging a government ethics code. Senator J. William Fulbright notes growing concern over officials who follow the law but violate its spirit. He cites letters from Weatherford Texas New York City and West Virginia praising his push for integrity in government.
Hollywood April 4 Mayle Tervih’s Vorary will be auctioned next Monday and his daughter will become a gypsy. Mrs Samossoud, wife of Jacques Samossoud, said items from the 2,000 book library and house furnishings will be sold with some given away. The five acre estate here will also be sold.
Seven Franklin city workers including three police officers and four Priokhyre department staff were suspended on charges of unlawful taking and converting city funds from parking meter receipts. Mayor James De Bollendey and Alderman Cal Daniels announced charges after a council investigation. Hearing dates were set for late Friday before the city council. Earlier, former janitor Lawrence Hovis pleaded guilty to a $34 larceny, with other arraignments and pleas following in county court.
The State Supreme Court declined to hear new arguments in the case of two Philadelphia youths, David Carey and Harry Zietz, condemned to die. A three day stay of execution was granted by Gov. John G. Fine, with reprieves also given to Harold Foster. Another youth, Felix Croone, received imprisonment. In Pittsburgh, the East Pittsburgh plant of Westinghouse Electric Corp shut due to a strike, drawing thousands to the gates as work stoppage spread.
The Corry Jamestown plant won four late Army orders totaling about $800,000 for 18 000 furl uses built to government specs. Delivery runs 2,000 units monthly starting May, requiring 80 freight cars. Hillstrom cites steel use increases and a shift from civilian to defense work as the wartime pace accelerates.
The 28th Pennsylvania National Guard Division and other units will delay summer maneuvers to mid August. General Mark W Clark and General John K Cannon announced a plan shift for Exercise Southern Pine, a joint Army Air Force training drill near Fort Bragg North Carolina. The exercise includes air drops, air police, and testing of joint doctrine and tactics. It was originally set for June 29 to July 10.
Report from Emanuel Episcopal Church show volunteers had collected 96 pints of blood by 2 PM though illness reduced donors and increased rejections. Red Cross program aims for a 160 pint quota as morning cancellations affected totals.
The council postponed a key appointment after mayoral struggles over the Streets Department. Mayor Kinley seeks a quick replacement while a special session may be called. Actions included approving Baylight Saving Time and two court-curt decisions. A water condition on East Pleasant Street prompted inspection, with no action taken at that time.
Senator Lodge urged the Senate to drop its demand for congressional approval on every troop deployment to Europe. He warned this would force votes on sending additional divisions to General Eisenhower’s North Asiatic command and questioned the effect on soldiers’ morale. The debate followed McClellan’s amendment calling for executive control of troop movements, with party leaders clashing over the proper oversight. A separate Newark item reports a New Jersey Bell cafeteria trial serving whale dishes, including whale burgers and halibut steak.
City and Berean school representatives plan a joint session to address a traffic hazard on North Center Street near Avior High. Officials seek quick remedies after a recent accident at North Center and Frederigh that injured several pedestrians crossing during school hours. Potential measures include school safety patrols, crossing guards, and a supervised traffic control plan during peak hours.
The House was urged by the armed services committee to back a draft-unit bill extending the draft age from 19 to 26 and creating universal military training. Chairman Vinson argued eliminating VM T provisions would harm national defense and risk economic chaos while warning Russia’s ambitions. The Senate already approved a four-year service plan and the House set next week for voting.
Two Titusville residents Bernice Vanderhoof 33 and Peggy Ritchie 20 were arrested after a gate crash on Route 8 near Centerville. Police say Vanderhoof attempted a stop, collided with another vehicle, and no occupants were injured. Damage estimated at 325 dollars.
Verton Mevis, 41, a factory worker near Belding, admitted setting a series of fires that caused near martial law in Greenville Michigan. One church was destroyed, another burned, and several buildings damaged with total losses around 300000. No injuries reported as National Guardsmen patrolled the area.
The Hershey community faces a prolonged strike as management and the AFI union dig in over higher wages and benefits for about 1,100 workers across town facilities. The Dig chocolate plant, central to the community, remains unaffected.
American forces pushed 28th Parallel into western Korea with 63 divisions noted near the front. Air battles over northwest Korea saw MIG-15s downed by F-86 Sabres and F-80s, while B-29s bombed Pyongyang and supply hubs. MacArthur praised tactical gains and warned of high Communist strength, with fresh troops massing on the front and rear echelons supporting the push.
Elijah Ekman chairman of ElectroLux Corporation New York was elected president succeeding Nils Johansson of Cellulose Sales Company New York. New directors include Richard De Most now SEF Inductuities Philadelphia and Tore Nilbert Sheliah Exeats Situgiac Airlines System New York. David Hillstrom Cary Ae was elected underwriter.
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