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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1952
Page
1
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Babson Park Massachusetts April 11 As the analyst notes inflation fears faded and consumer buying slowed no longer preventing spending. He argues confidence improved with election prospects and predicts Republican and Democratic strategists seeking unified candidates. The piece references Eisenhower Taft and southern conservative blocs shaping party futures.
The Defense Department announced that most enlistments due to expire in the year beginning July 1 are extended for nine months. Selective service registrants are extended 34 months. Not all will serve the full period. no one will be kept on duty longer than necessary. Applies to all services including reserves and National Guard.
Corry Board of Education increased the property tax to 23 mills and approved a 1952–53 budget of 869,618 with a total outlay rise driven by mandatory salary hikes and expanded facilities. New levies include per capita eight percent and amusement four percent, plus a club membership tax. The plan forecasts a 168,897.72 total tax revenue and a 26,000 cash balance, with total expenditures reaching 937,329 by year end.
The strike by 10,000 Western Electric installers ends as a wage compromise is reached with the CWA. The agreement follows 12 days of walkouts threatening telephone service across 48 states. Proceedings set to pattern future settlements as 6,000 more workers at Western Electric consider terms.
Seoul reports the Fifth Air Force says seven MiG-165 jets were shot down this week with another probably destroyed. One Sabre lost in combat and a warplane lost to ground fire. Eighth Army puts Reds casualties April 1-14 at 2,348 with 988 killed and 1,875 wounded. 39 prisoners. Naval planes attacked North Korea coasts Friday.
Corry firemen battled a near brush fire on Hare Creek road after a tractor operator Howard VanTussel plowed three furrows to stop flames spreading from scrub timber. The blaze, started by an acetylene torch mishap, threatened the State Game area boundary before control. A second fire at the former Veil Hospital site on East Main street prompted a rear-area alarm.
Voters in the Republican primary face a contest between W. W. Waterhouse of Corry and Loniy Pease of North East for the party nomination to the General Assembly. Waterhouse leads in experience with eight years in the district, while Pease lacks petition experience. Attorney Hinebaugh and State Senator Blass compete for the Erle seat, with Blass favored by some voters for opposing the income tax. Winners are seen as virtually assured in the fall due to no Democratic opposition.
The article notes no official Democratic presidential candidates exist for the convention in Eriteano TZ and discusses delegates and alternates pledging to a popular choice on the 2th District as the page continues. The piece hints at ongoing political maneuvering and potential costs to supporters ahead of Tuesday.
Corry water board discussed a proposed rate increase tied to higher expenditures for water system upgrades. The plan faces opposition from city residents and Cowen residents who argue against $900 annual charges per four inch line and hydrant rental fees. The clerk was instructed to file petitions and seek service installation details for East Columbus Avenue.
The United States Government announces removal of nearly all controls on natural and synthetic rubber effective April 2, with a maintained post for emergency production by government plants. The National Production Authority expects freer competition between rubber types, aiming to stabilize prices and stockpiles while protecting essential tire and belt materials.
A two story officers barracks at Brunswick Naval Air Station caught fire killing one airman and injuring a heroic steward’s mate who raised the alarm. Commander J D Tift reported the death likely from smoke as officers woke. The victim's name awaits notification.
Government pressure mounts as Secretary Sawyer demands a wage agreement with CIO president Murray by Tuesday or the government will implement a wage hike for steelworkers. Congress probes the move amid GOP opposition as private industry resists seizure and challenges to legality loom. Also, Mrs H J Fritts found dead in Spring Street apartment. deputy coroner rules natural causes.
An April alert from US Air Defense Command notes unidentified aircraft at about 18 000 feet over New England. Fighter interceptors escorted the planes toward Air Force bases while commercial flights were advised and reported.
President Truman warned of daily special sessions to secure needed funding for defense and foreign aid, prompting swift Republican and some Democratic rebukes as lawmakers vow to resist what they call election year theatrics. A separate Pittsburgh incident reports Edward Lifewater, 35, crushed at Jones & Laughlin Steel Plant after getting caught between furnace equipment.
The Missouri River flood reaches Omaha and downstream towns as levees fail and water inundates farms and streets. Officials, including Army engineers, mobilize hundreds to reinforce dikes while The Netherlands sends words of solidarity to the stricken valley.
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