30 Aug 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1952
Page
1
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In a lull before autumn campaigning, Adlai Stevenson weighs repeal of the Taft Hartley Act as he campaigns labor strongholds in Michigan. Sparkman says he is in accord with Stevenson on civil rights. Eisenhower favors state action on equal employment opportunities, while his camp denies FEPC support. Truman heads into planned whistle stop tours and speeches.
Oil Creek Valley Gas and Oil Company drilled a wildcat well one mile south of Spartansburg in Blakeslee tract area. The first showing suggests potential deeper sands. directors plan further drilling at 60 to 70 feet deeper to gauge production. Albert D. Hahn, secretary-treasurer, says company holds about 1,000 acres nearby. Henry Ongrey of Grand Valley is the driller. Nearby wells lie about a half mile south and northeast, with farms owned by Kolaja, Kulaja, and Archer. The site is accessed by a local road off Route 89 near the Pennsylvania Railroad overpass.
In a major air engagement over Korea, U N forces claim to have shot down at least five Russian-built jets and damaged 13 more, during a massive clash near the Yalu River. The battle involved about 100 Red jets, the largest armada seen in months, with reports of 32 MIGS destroyed, several damaged, and no announced allied losses. A weekly summary will follow next Friday.
The Work Observance of Labor Day will be marked here and nationwide on Monday with most offices banks and shops closing. City residents are expected to take picnics and trips as a long holiday weekend draws to a peak traffic flow this afternoon and heavy returns Monday afternoon and evening.
The Wattsburg Fair closes tonight after a stretch of ideal weather drawing large crowds since Tuesday. Highlights include an actor pulling contest 850 first prize, pony and running races, specialty acts, fireworks, and midnight riding to cap the final night.
Gloucester letter from Roger W. Bano reflects on summer roots and future growth as Route 1285 and Fisheries School plans loom.Discusses rise of women in the workforce from 2 million to nearly 20 million nationwide and the impact on leisure, household labor, and new industries while noting national population figures and employment gaps.
High interest in the approaching presidential election spurred a two day voter registration in the city. Final tallies show 2,227 Republicans and 1,477 Democrats among new registrants with 730 total qualified to vote in November. The surge drew long lines in the Municipal Building as registrars, including Mrs Spaulding, worked late to complete the task amid reports of heckling later deemed unfounded.
Miss Mary Hopkins resigns after seven and a half years as personnel director at Ajax Third Ward plant to start Personnel Management Service in Erie. She will supervise personnel work for small firms while Raymond Weber of Youngsville steps in as new personnel director.
Harrisburg reports about 63,000 teachers are projected in Pennsylvania’s 1962-63 system, with roughly 60,000 vacancies anticipated in elementary grades. Dr Henry Klonower notes rural districts face most need while larger districts absorb trained staff. emergency certificates are being used to fill positions as salaries and conditions push graduates away from teaching.
Reno Nevada police nabbed Jim Darwood Kennedy and Johnny Edward Watson after a high speed pursuit through Reno streets. They carried about 2 1/2 million dollars in loot from a Tehachapi California post office burglary, discovered in their car. Kennedy had been released from Texas State Penitentiary last June and Watson had escaped from Tehachapi August 5. The burglary was disclosed publicly for the first time and occurred during an earthquake.
Storm warnings were hoisted along a 250 mile Atlantic coast stretch from Fernandina to Georgetown SC as a dangerous hurricane moves slowly northward. The advisory notes hurricane center position about 110 miles east of the coast with winds near 90 mph. Residents urged to seek precautions immediately.
Erie resident Barto Wilson and Gorey driver Glenn King clashed after a collision at West Smith and Center streets. Eyewitness accounts say Wilson struck King’s car then assaulted him, while King allegedly faced a facial injury. Police advised potential assault charges, but both declined. Vehicle damage estimated at 850 dollars.
North Korean General Nam Tl, a senior armistice negotiator, filed a letter to the United Nations protesting the death of one prisoner and injury to 26 others at UN prison camps since Sunday. UN officials said the letter would be forwarded to higher authorities. The U.S. Eighth Army reported Sunday’s death and injury from a rock fall and dynamite at a Masan work site, with 25 additional injuries in clashes with UN guards.
The Sca Bee Chis chapter announces the next blood donation visit will be here on September 16 from 1 to 7 pm. Officials urge donors to call for appointment lines and expect about 178 donors and 150 percent load stress for urgent needs.
CHS graduates will matriculate at colleges nursing schools business schools and other institutions. About 35 students plan to enroll in advanced instruction at various universities and colleges including Westmoreland state colleges and regional schools.
Settlement reached after months of negotiation with eastern carriers. The agreement aligns with Emergency Board recommendations issued several months ago and marks a resolution to a prolonged labor dispute affecting service operations and union relations. The accord outlines wage, work rules, and scheduling terms under review by carrier management and union leaders.
Eastern railroads agree to compulsory union membership in a staged plan after long talks and Emergency Board input. Some worker groups are exempted while others are brought under the union shop rule, marking a major step in organized labor's drive to extend union coverage across carriers.
A district Social Security office representative will hold part time hours on the first and third Tuesday of the month. In Carry on the post office at 10 Rpm on September 2 and 18. Anyone seeking informators about Social Security rights is invited to call. The 1952 amendments allow any person age 15 or over now receiving payments under the old formula to have benefits reflect the new formula after a year and a half of covered work after January 1, 1992, usually increasing payments.
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