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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1952
Page
3
Jobless claims in Pennsylvania rose to 30,100 last week from 25,000 as steel mills faced strike fears. Government intervention averted the walkout, boosting layoffs in steel and related industries.
A sudden 960 worker walkout idled four Pittsburgh area plants tied to Duquesne and Pittsburgh Brewing. Negotiations on a contract expiring April 1 failed with no immediate comment from unions representing about 3,400 members. Potential spread to seven additional district breweries feared.
Six nine convicts ended a 77 hour revolt at Trenton state prison with the surrender of three hostages. The mutineers had held workers briefly before escaping in the warden’s car to their homes and were reported in good condition. A Rahway Prison revolt was ongoing with no immediate conclusion.
The Senate approved veteran diplomat Robert D. Murphy for the United States ambassador post without debate. Murphy is expected to begin duties in Bel Silla after confirmation by the foreign relations committee and moves toward the formal approval in Congress.
Superintendent R William of Rahway State Prison faced a violent mutiny as convicts seized a dormitory wing and held nine guards hostage. Negotiations began with a request for removal of the warden and an impartial inquiry, aided by Osborne Association representatives before authorities reached a settlement.
A reserved ruling was set in a Columbus rape case. Defendant Lekind Whites Thornpor of Columbus stood with bond set at 1000 dollars. Attorney Edward Garney represented the defense with Assistant District Attorney Lindley McCielland handling prosecution.
A car hit a retaining wall near West Mifflin Borough today killing two occupants and injuring three others. The dead were Parhell Rome, 44, of Pittsburgh, and Mary Cole, 24, of Duquesne. Delia Duglley, 87, and Clyde Lewis, 24, both from Duquesne, were treated for injuries at Homestead Hospital.
R Babson argues in favor of a shift in U S politics with Republicans likely to win the White House next January. He notes perceived moves to the right and predicts continued defense spending and immediate fiscal action. The commentary critiques Democratic and Republican futures and calls for decisive leadership.
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