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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1951
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists names, locations, numbers, and times related to an auction or sale. It mentions various individuals and street addresses, with scattered references to dates, a center time, lodging or property notes, and a few firm or estate identifiers. The legibility is limited, but the core appears to be an event listing with participant names and place markers.
Penelec plans raise in Corry with a new residential schedule filed with the Public Utilities Commission. The average local family would pay about 10 cents more monthly. bills for some residents may drop while others rise, as the changes aim to standardize rates across 24 counties in western and central Pennsylvania.
Washington Aug 29 seven lines: five senior set up a definition conny to guide draft boardy in determining when registrants may be reclassified as graduate students. A student must devote himself primarily to graduate study and progress. A normal rate of not more than 1 year for a master’s degree and not more than four years for a doctoral degree. The ruling allows a full time graduate student to defer from military service while maintaining a satisfactory scholastic record. There has been confusion over the definition of a full time graduate student and whether devotion to study or teaching duties qualifies.
A wirrs apparel department will be opened tomorrow in Katherine's focusing on women's clothing. Operated by Mrs Nevin Schram Jie and Mrs Homer Fumphrey, the North Center street outfit has been remodeled into a modern magazine style store stocking clothing for girls from infancy through 14 years. The grand opening includes a three day formal event with stuntings starting tomorrow and extending through Saturday.
Washington August 28 The Agriculture Department reports total U S meat production rose to 28 000 000 pounds up 270 100 000 pounds from the previous week Beef lard and pork high per cent gains cited alongside year earlier totals. Beef production under federal inspection climbed to 124 000 housing above prior week with steady gains noted across other cuts and regions.
In Harrisburg on August 29 the House Ways and Means Committee continued work on balancing Gov. John S. Fine's budget with a projected 198 million in revenue. They examined Department of Revenue estimates and 29 proposed taxes, aiming for a plan that blends levies to meet funding needs and lawmakers cautioned a resolution may stretch into January.
Pennsylvania Railroad reports operating revenue of 50,318,034 for the first seven months of 1951, up 9,278,871 from the prior year, but net income fell by 582,280 versus the same period in 1950. Operating expenses rose to 513,217,028, an increase of 90,237,564 over last year.
The Red Cross bloodmobile will visit October 16 with a goal of 180 donors for the chapter. Officials hope at least 215 will be registered to meet the quota, while 320 rises toward disaster-relief funds. Board members plan meetings with committee chairs to map the drive, and residents may donate through the chapter or state employment service. Four resignations were accepted with regret at the last meeting, attended by fourteen board members.
Mrs Upperman, aka Kessie Woperman, appeared before Alderman M S Cobbett on a larceny charge after pleading guilty in Erie County Court. Bail was set at 1000, she was jailed, and related citations linked to Loyal Merchants and area crime were noted. The case ties to a prior arrest of Mrs Tipperman on similar accusations involving theft from a purse at Mead Park two weeks earlier.
The Wage Stabilization Board approved a nine and a half cent an hour wage increase for 8,000 woolen textile workers, part of March 15 negotiations with the American Woolen Co and other firms. The decision covers 24,000 workers at American Woolen and 60,000 others, boosting average pay from about $1.47 to $1.48 per hour and aligning with a six and one half percent rise aimed to match the cost of living between August 18, 1950 and February 1, 1951.
Washington August 29 The Senate opened debate on an 87 08 760 000 foreign aid program to counter Soviet pressure. General Bradley warned that minds of leaders are unpredictable and dangerous to guess. The measure, higher than the House version, carries no republic acts but awaits later action financing. Senate leaders hinted at recess over Labor Day if progress continues. Four Foreign Relations members urged restoring cuts to strengthen anti Kremlin stance amid broad support for the policy.
In Sparta County an accident left a 16 year old driver with a knee and facial lacerations after a sideswipe collision with a truck. The youth, Donald Weatherbee, of Spartansburg, drove a car owned by his father. Harry Werlinger of Townville operated the truck. Damages totaled 250 for the truck and 450 for the car.
Sparks from a bonfire ignited the Claude Huffman home at West Bleakant Street, damaging the dwelling with flames spreading to the roof. Stanford Hose Co. quelled the blaze using water from a hose line, limiting damage to about 150 dollars.
Washington August 29 The Metal strike crisis escalates as the Miners and Smelter Workers Union and allied groups block copper production. The Wage Stabilization Board moves to hearings, while President Truman weighs emergency Taft Hartley options and a court injunction if talks fail. Union delegates and legal counsel attend, with factions debating a 20 percent overall raise versus a provisional 10 percent offer.
NEW YORK August 28 Secretary of Labor Maurie J Tobin urged that slanderers in the Senate face trial or libel suits in open court accusing some senators of Communist infiltration Tobin urged polishing democracy to defeat Communism and defended the Bill of Rights. CASUALTIES REACH 121 Washington August 29 US battle casualties in Korea rose to 1422 with 416 added this week
The Senate passed a bill to curb U S aid to nations shipping strategic materials to Russia and its satellites. It would ban military and most economic aid to such nations, with NSC exceptions, and allow limited aid if cessation harms U S security. Some Republicans pressed for a mandatory, ironclad law.
In Mississippi, Hugh L. White leads opponent Johnson Jr in early returns from 94 precincts. White's vote tallies show a strong lead as this one party state nears nominating election, with White favored for a potential second term.
Washington officials report the Reconstruction Finance Corporation will back a large scale housing program to expand defense housing in key towns. Lawmakers and RFC spokesmen say the plan aims to unlock hundreds of millions for projects awaiting private funding and to extend loans for construction despite private investor reticence.
The Senate commerce committee met to discuss plans to extend the drive against crime begun earlier this year by the special crime committee. The resolution tasks the committee with surveillance and law enforcement studies, with Senator O’Connor signaling a continuing, nationwide effort and further inquiry into gambling and interstate criminal activity. The project may become a long term Senate undertaking, possibly shifting to a dedicated subcommittee.
The Securities and Exchange Commission set September 1 as the deadline for health requests of a proposed 811,900,000 financing program by Pennsylvania Electric Co. The plan involves transactions by the company and its parent. Proceeds fund reimbursements for construction, a one off bank loan, and further construction expenditures.
The Allied leader says the bomb incident will not be reopened and signals willingness to resume arm talks when the Reds agree to end the delay. Communists must back down to break off conferences.
General Ridgway warned the Communists they must decide the fate of the Korean war through talks. He refused to reopen the Kaesong bombing investigation but said the Allies will resume negotiations only when the Reds are ready for a reasonable agreement. He called for a resumption of talks with UN representatives to find a just settlement.
A 34 year old Easton woman identified as Mrs James W Liebermann killed her two children aged four and seven before taking her own life in the family home in College Hill near Lafayette College. Police and Deputy Coroner Dr A D Chidsey are handling the case with the husband discovering the bodies after returning from work at Bethlehem Steel.
Aur 23 tharine AL Berfell of nearby Bathel pleag ed guilty to embezzling $12 from his employer Massey Rubel Co of Dormont. Hertelwey returned to sell in Hew at $25 yesterday.
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