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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1951
Page
1
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Tehran and London clash over Abadan refinery control as Mossadegh insists on nationalized oil. Britain plans to reopen talks with Richard Stokes while Harriman reports to President Truman. Talks halted after 19 days with Iran demanding British management replaced by local officials.
Bernarr MacFadden, aged 83, plans a definite parachute jump over Niagara Falls. Edward Bodin says the spot has been chosen during a flight, with parachute expert A. P. Newcomb to determine conditions for the leap.
Senator McCarthy accuses President Truman of blocking Congress from testing loyalty of federal workers and cites an order dating Aug 21 1948 tied to the Hiss case. He names Ambassador Philip Jessup and Maj. Gen. Willoughby as citing alleged Communist ties and orders that hinder disclosures.
Streets Director Guy Abbey announced progress on relocating Shady Avenue around the new Corry Jamestown plant of East Columbus Avery. Workers completed gravel surface north of the railroad and up to the tracks, with about a fourth of the stretch south of the tracks finished. Remaining work includes roughly one day of grading at the southern end, raising railroad telegraph lines, black topping at the crossing, and reopening to auto traffic is not yet set.
Washington expects a small rise in beef price ceilings under the defense production act to compensate cattle by products costs. Officials say higher prices are needed to preserve normal profits while some cuts may occur on other cuts and hamburger remains largely unchanged. The move follows assurances from Office of Price Stabilization officials at a meeting that prices will rise, with hearings on proposed changes likely next week.
Local district awaits guidance on tests for children nearing six as Feb first grade deadline nears. Gov signed legislation allowing enrollment for six year olds who pass psychologist tests. Superintendent Lawrence Douglas says no clear test type or tester yet and several applications have arrived while others are rejected.
The Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women urged enacting a broad based sales tax to fix state revenue. They proposed exemptions for food drugs and essentials while arguing the tax would curb tax evasion and align with other states. They faulted a legislative split between Republicans in the Senate and House over a separate income tax plan. A fatal shooting case in Brownsville left 18 year old William Dichon dead after an accidental discharge while hunting groundhogs.
In Lottsville a group of 19 state GT farm students protest the discharge of Carroll Curtis, longtime instructor in a Warren County vocational agriculture class. They filed a petition with Warren County School authorities seeking reconsideration as Curtis faces dismissal effective September 1. The VA ordered one of four county classes closed, affecting Sugar Creek Spring Creek and Lander. Lottsville argues the Louisville class, the largest, was wrongly chosen.
FITTSHURGH Aug 23 A 10 year old axe wielding man was shot to death by North Versailles police while serving a peace warrant at the Rosevitlke home. Officer Lieutenant Glenn Wyont said the man struck him with an axe grazing his hip before Wyont fired the fatal shot. Detective William Connelley said the suspect Andrew Rasevilik confronted officers with an iron bar and axe. The force planned to issue a formal statement soon.
Aug 24 at Chautauqua Lake a Youngsville man fell from a cabin cruiser near Lighthouse Point about two miles west of Chaulyuqua. Charles Young aided by Ousie Dixon tried to help. the body had not been recovered by the next day. Rescue and drag efforts continued with multiple agencies amid rough conditions.
A 19 member wage stabilization board group for Pennsylvania Delaware and southern New Jersey will hear disputes under wage controls. Four public four industry two AFL two CIO and regional director Dr John Perry Holacher comprise the panel with 12 alternates. Hearings likely in Philadelphia with binding decisions. TRUCKETS BOY: A separate Pittsburgh death reports a struck child George J. Baker six near Hill North Side.
Washington lawmakers debate revising the income tax hike formula after release of brackets. Senate panel mulls moderating boosts while acknowledging shifts elsewhere. observers say the plan could affect all income classes, with potential political implications.
Aug 23 Tampico Mexico reports a deadly hurricane causing millions in damage. At least one resident killed, 100000 population oil port hit by 160 mph winds. Unconfirmed deaths in Sot La Marina. Communications failed, power out, delaying visibility checks. Hurricane began in Jamaica last weekend and swept inland toward the mountains.
The city Street Department completed a new catch basin at the corner of Shady Avenue and East Main Street to curb winter ice and slush on East Main. Officials say runoff from South Aubert Street caused water to flow onto Main during heavy rain or snow, and the new basin includes a small unit on the west curb and a larger unit on the opposite side to improve drainage.
An Alaska crash report states a C-47 transport crashed near the Baz fest airfield killing one or more aboard. Civil Aeronautics officials said the crew was hospitalized briefly. rescue teams and air units responded to the site as weather hampered recovery. The incident follows a month of aerial accidents across the Pacific and Asia regions.
On a rural backroad between Route and Wapis iit two cows being driven by owner Michel Metenkoviel of Union City were struck by a 1950 sedan. The front-end damage to the car was about 400 dollars and the cows valued at 190 each. One cow was severely injured likely euthanized today with the second’s outcome in doubt. Authorities said the incident occurred on the crest of a hill as the vehicle collided with the livestock owner’s animals. The Corry Police Department investigated the crash and traffic was delayed by the scene.
An electrical power disruption hit the Ajax Elenthon plant this morning causing a partial shutdown across several departments. Officials say a fuse in the 1300 volt line tripped, sending machine shop staff and other electrical workers home before returning later. Service was restored shortly after 10 o'clock, according to Penelope of Hota.
In Korea and Tokyo reports, Communist forces abruptly broke off cease fire talks, with UN and Red China statements signaling a new impasse. Allied investigations pursued evidence of alleged violations as both sides traded accusations and the line of communication remained contentious.
A congressional committee ordered an inquiry into Securities and Exchange Commission operations. Rep Walter Pa says formal inquiry prompts review of the SEC and its relations with utility holding companies. Four subcommittees were established to conduct the inquiry with joint sessions planned this week.
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