Community notes from Corry 20 years ago
A busy year on local affairs includes fund proceeds from the Easter Monday ball for Corry Branch No. 5 LGBA, planned improvements to Center Alley, and a City Council debate over Daylight Saving Time in Corry for summer 1993. Speeding on Main and Center streets drew council condemnation and orders to curb reckless driving. Fire hose provides coverage at First Ward station. National trade policy shifts spark Congress debate over Reciprocal Trade Agreement Act. cotton prices rise from January lows as March figures show higher costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Congress
Cochtan
Mead Park
New York
Giants
Indians
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Jamaica Race Track
Leonard Niederriter
Europe
Paris
Raymond Avenue
Messrs
M. S. Cobbe
Clark Lord
John Krasa
Colton and butter tn tariffs affect 1952 53 farm plans
Exports of U S cotton are seen shrinking from 9.5 million to about 3.6 million bales in 1952 53, prompting a push in Congress for new farm programs. Benson cites dropped export subsidies while Maybank proposes insurance on overseas cotton stocks amid looming price supports. Increased acreage undercuts Benson’s request for voluntary reductions and could trigger wage of 2 cents above 1952 levels.
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Colton and Butter
United States
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Agriculture Department
C. C. Smith
Memphis
Senate Agriculture Committee
Eisenhower
Tariff Commission
Unrest and Developments Span Local News Roundup
The page reports union tensions delaying crews and on site checks from Erie headquarters, safety cautions from the Rural Safety Council, and unrest over funding for local clubs. It notes Grange League Federation buying Rial Radio Network assets for 300000 dollars, potential court actions on a custody case, and local plans for a new service station. Also covered are a Godfrey show appearance, school fundraisers, land offers for a new school, and bond sales progress for the new high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Pennsylvania Rural Safety Council
Gerald Whiteley
East South Street
Allen Irvine
Wrightsville
Grange League Feder Lion
Enterprise
Rial Radio Network
New York
Pennsylvania
Chile
Arthur Godfrey
YMCA
Shas J
How Smart Are You Classified Quiz Answers
A fragmented quiz asks ten questions on universities linked to Woodrow Wilson, state senators, authors, biology, language, and geography. It mentions turning to a classified page for answers, with scoring categories from Genius to Poor based on correct responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
Beall
Republica
United States Senate
Voice of the People on the school debt and voting rights
A letter questions constitutional rights and democracy while criticizing a local school debt without a referendum. It argues that taxpayers are uninformed as youth are sent abroad to defend democracy. A fragment mentions moisture from forest releases and a people’s stance on civic matters.
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United States
Jayweenie
Ay Midler
Purple martins first arrival reported in district
Reports indicate the first purple martins arrived on April 10, with scouts seen at George Mulder Ick's colony house near the Second Ward fire headquarters. The main flight is expected soon as local contractors continue business activities.
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Colony House
George Mulder
Second Ward
Also Mentioned on This Page
Corry Branch No. 5
LGBA
East Main
West Smith
North Center
Frank T. England
Lloyd Ruppersburger
Hewitt Rubber Company of
Buffalo
First Ward
Walton Reporter
Walton
N. Y
Roland
Doc Ross
Corry High
Doc
Roxbury
Doe
Ithaca College
Penn Yan
Dexter
Marilyn Denton
University of Pittsburgh
University of Wisconsin
Minnie Madison
Portland
Ore
Corty
Clarence
Grand Street
Folht
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Youngeville
Bill Shambure
Canada
Kinley
Insurance Agency
Voice of
The
People
McConnells
Columbus Y Bam
Tuffy
Center & Washington Sts
Citizens National Bank
Bank
Ws Bank
the News
Beautyrest Extra-Firm
Simmons
Gomein
Meerdink’s
Berkray
Beeast
Artonioe
Kenmore
America
Idrgast
Men Decker
Amert
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