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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1953
Page
1
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A Pittsburgh walkout by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen ended as the BRT accepted responsibility for the strike and agreed to restore two suspended conductors. Production at U S Steel plants, halted across the five Pittsburgh district facilities, is to resume gradually with crews reporting at 6:30 am and full output within about 48 hours.
A proposed $2,285,000 bond issue for a new junior-senior high school in the Corry district prompts broad debate. Officials say total cost includes interest, rentals, and potential tax increases of about four mills, with savings possible if bonds are refinanced or early redeemed. Local districts will discuss impact on home values and 1954-58 plans as voters await final decisions.
Survey shows Pennsylvania building activity in 1952 totals and costs. Average cost to construct a home was about 10 000 with Williams Whitel as the example project. Non residential work accounted for about two thirds of total outlay, totaling 291 760 for 82 structures. Home construction totaled 209 266 282 while non residential reached 121 514 488 across the state.
Forty two motorists were cited by Kite Violations and the Corey dis Hoek GUMBE Milleh, Cpl Theodore Hubley of the local Slass police sub Alabian disclosed today in a monthly review of police activities. Most arrests occurred during 228 routine patrols for accident prevention. Three criminal investigations were carried out, resulting in five criminal arrests. A total of 18 traffic stints were investigated with 12 warrants issued and total property loss amounted to 81086. DiCiews bso recovered one stolen auto, and six new assignments covered 9,319 miles of area highways, answering 159 the reasons for information and assistance.
State Police report a one car collision on Route 6 near Church's Inn west of Corry at 12 30 this morning. Passenger William Bios 635 South Second Avenue was treated for shock at Saint Memorial Hospital Union City and released. driver Basil Fakih R D 1 Union City appeared to lose control on a curve and rolled over four guard rails three times. Second passenger Collingwood left the scene before arrival and may face questioning and further inquiry to determine charges.
A one car crash on East Main street injured Raymond Brown 24 of Ridge street and Donald Pike 24 who remains critical. Brown drove a 1941 Dodge convertible that veered off the road, struck a maple tree and flipped. Pike sustained severe head and facial injuries and was wedged under the windshield frame. Both victims were taken to Corry Memorial Hospital and faces charges for reckless driving once stabilized.
Mayor Kinley plans to recommend promotions in the Hinon Police Department at Monday’s council session. Herman Burlingame would become sergeant, Paul French to corporal, B R Robertson to permanent private, and Frank Cornegie to lead parking meters and serve as assistant health officer. Dr Joseph Matton, 68, longtime dentist and Pitt three-sport star, dies at home in Pittsburgh.
Italy's cabinet dissolved both houses of Parliament and set June 7 as the election date. Premier Alcide de Gasperi seeks to push ratification of the European Defense Community by leveraging a new law, while Communist strength and coalition dynamics loom over the campaign and post election power balance.
Easley reports on Pennsylvanian employment office operations indicate growing labor demand in April and May. The Corry office notes 1882 March data with 1604 new applications in February and March, 140 in March, 148 in February, 406 positive applications, 78 placements from 200 referred, and unemployment claims declining though several reasons led to benefit denial for 51 cases.
Harald A. Conner, 52 year old NYU marketing professor, allegedly stabbed by hours after reporting a personal crisis. Thelma 43 and children Jane 13 and John 11 were found strangled in separate bedrooms of the five room Queens apartment. A brutal family killing left three victims and a bereaved survivor.
State Police investigate the drowning of Oscar Mucci aged 28 from Victory Hill Washington County. His body was recovered from Orando's Lake a private pond near Monongahela where he had been fishing.
New rubber contract between U S Rubber Company and United Rubber Workers ends a widespread strike affecting 19 plants. About 85,000 workers to resume work after a two week vacation period. Grievance procedures streamlined and a company financed insurance program introduced.
J M Chipman of Beaverdan Petroleum says the Beaverdam test well near Allan Adams farm in 4 pound southwest Vinea is likely to reach completion by Tuesday or Wednesday. Drilling encountered a stuck boiler at depth and earlier depths reached 4180 feet with earlier estimates around 7500 feet. Operations stalled briefly but crew cleared the way. New York financiers are involved though local Corry residents hold minor interests.
An auto struck and killed 67 year old Joseph Cech while he crossed Route 51 in Moon Township late last night. The victim was a resident of Groveton. Police are investigating the fatal accident and no charges have been announced.
Mayor Fred Kinley indicated he will submit five citizen names at Monday night's City Council meeting for the Corry Municipal Sewer Authority as required by state order. He will not yet recommend appointments, citing objections around Alfred Aikens and ongoing consideration of bills and approvals.
Turkish submarine Dumlupinar, formerly the U S Bumper, sank after colliding with Swedish vessel Nobel Janel about three miles from Canakkale. Fifty to seventy men were reported lost with many survivors pulled from wreckage as aid units and Turkish and American forces rushed to the scene to conduct rescue operations.
In New York City Romnny reports price controls easing but most costs holding or falling. He predicts free competition will reduce consumer prices after a transition period. Beef prices show puzzling persistence as wholesale purchases linger before relief arrives. Deep freezers advised for home use to store bulk items efficiently.
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