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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1959
Page
8
Controversy swirls as lawmakers plan to debate a labor bill amid signs of a contentious session. Officials explore provisions on wage enforcement and employer penalties while unions push for stronger protections and broader coverage. Community leaders urge clarity on funding and implementation timelines.
A chaotic report on a prolonged steel strike unsettles workers and industry. The piece references leaders, wages, and potential resolutions discussed over weeks, highlighting tensions at mills and the impact on families and local communities.
A fragmented report outlines continuing debate over proposed school aid and related taxes. It mentions unemployment compensation discussions, budget allocations, and a committee's actions, with references to state government oversight and funding proposals.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a large package of 60 bills funding universities, programs, and various agencies. The plan includes $2104 million in spending and provisions for health, education, and infrastructure, with allocations to Port at Philadelphia and multiple state institutions.
Frank Bromley 80 of Corry died early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital after several months of poor health. Born September 25, 1878 in Concorde Township he lived his life in the Corry area as a farmer later working at U.S. Radiator Ajax Iron Works and Aero Supply during WWII. Survived by wife Mary Willis married March 16, 1907 seven daughters and four sons including Frank Jr. in Pittsburgh and Harold of Clymer. a brother Harry of Jamestown and sister Mrs Mary Pralick. fifty six grandchildren and twenty seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Bracken Funeral Home with services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery.
A Corry native died in Alaska in a reported accident. The obituary lists Mr Madin of DNeLMWHI and near relatives including Mrs Jesse Mason and Mrs Nelur Willi. Other names include Ms Clittord of Skagway and Mrs Wayert Leingany, with ties to Corry and neighboring towns. The notice shifts through several garbled lines but preserves the core facts of a local death and the surviving relatives.
New York wholesale egg market shows moderate demand with improved receipts. Spot quotes list Tow Whites top quality 148-150 dozen, mediums 257-26, smalls 17-18, peewees 12-14. Browns top quality 48-49 pounds, mediums 24-25, smalls 18-19, peewers 12-14.
A and P Food Stores resume operations in western Pennsylvania and Ohio, reopening over 90 locations as unions remain in deadlock. Meats Cutters and Retail Clerks unions sought wage increases while old contracts had expired, with picketing ongoing at several stores in Youngstown and nearby cities. The company cited restocking delays for the reopenings.
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