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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1949
Page
3
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Harrisburg April 6 A proposal for a sweeping inquiry into Pennsylvania relief programs may win Senate committee approval today. The plan by Senators Hare and Work would be considered by the State government committee as calls for a thorough probe grow amid adjournment pressure. The relief investigation won’t be the only tackle as education and liquor issues loom.
In Bria, Oils 0. Smith, key figure in prosecuting two police officers for alleged brutality, saw his home destroyed by a blaze that damaged $1,000 in structure and about $500 in contents. Smith, 24, a former Gannon College student with a prior drunken driving record, and his parents fled the two story frame dwelling as flames spread to the roof. Police officers Harry J. Stuszewski and William C. Podblelsiel await grand jury action on six additional charges. Smith is free on bail pending assault and battery case. Mayor Sittler announced the dismissal of William J. Silbaugh from the Uniontown police for sleeping on duty in a downtown hotel.
Senators Hare and Wood propose a 16 member commission with power to sum mon witnesses, examine records and inquire into qualifications of public assistant personnel. The plan emphasizes independent review and scrutiny of staffing and credentials.
C A Traphagen superintendent of personnel at the Erie General Electric plant spoke at the Aero Foremen s Club in B P W Club rooms last evening. He outlined GE s human relations policy and foreman duties, presenting nine employee needs including pay, conditions, job security, advancement, respect, information, job satisfaction and supervision. Guests included Walter Casler Carl Henton Amby Allen Russell Cassett from Raymond Mfg Co and 20 Aero Supply attendees. The speaker was introduced by J R Benson and a social evening followed.
Mrs. Howard Taggart entertained The Readers at her home on East Main street Monday afternoon. Roll call elicited quiz questions and officers for the past year were reelected. Mrs. Cronin presented memorial to the late Mrs. Crosby Landing placed in minutes. Mrs. Sullivan led a paper on India, its spiritual and political aspects. A social hour followed.
St Edwards P T A held a Tuesday evening meeting with 20 members. President Mrs George Downey chaired as treasurer Mrs Jick Walsh resigned. Mrs Arthur Lite elected to complete term. May 4 meeting planned with tureen dinner and officer elections. Bingo party on Easter Monday April 18 to benefit St Thomas Church building fund. Committees named for bingo, breakfast, and May high school dinner plans discussed.
A notice states the next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Emma Carroll on East South Street.
Mrs. Ralph Ward hosted a stork shower at 400 Buell Street with ten guests. Bingo prizes were awarded to several attendees, and Mrs. Ward received a shower of pink and white gifts along with refreshments of sand wights and cake.
Ms M Sandburg hosted 14 members of the Corry City Chapter No 17 Order of the Eastin Star for a routine business session and social hour. Miss Lowise Williams chaired the meeting followed by visiting and card playing. Salad and light courses were served by Mrs Sandys and Mrs Lloyd Stowe of Wright steel.
In New Kensington Pennsylvania April capital of the aluminum industry hosts a major AFL CIO union battle. The AFL seeks to organize 4000 Aluminum Company of America workers now under CIO Local 302 United Steelworkers. AFL requests NLRB election. CIO unit may be barred by Taft Hartley non Communist affidavits. Carl A Hubbell says workers are receptive, with some opposition possible.
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