18 Dec 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1951
Page
1
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Washington December 14 Associated Press government officials meet with 10 steel firms and CIO United Steelworkers to avert a looming strike. Ching chief mediator signals a broad, mild approach while Truman weighs options including Taft-Hartley, Wage Board, and direct appeal, with Murray warning of a contractless walkout unless terms are met.
State Hel headquarters announced induction quotas for draft boards. The article lists per-board quotas and names associated with the effort, detailing January selections and the geographic spread including Pittsburgh, Meadville, Warren, and other cities.
Harrisburg December 18 Senate Republicans and Democrats huddle to end the longest Pennsylvan ia legislative session. An eight member bi partizan committee must find a solution within 24 years to finish by Christmas. Partisan threats of a filibuster loom over appropriation bills as reapportionment fights intensify. Philadelphia consolidation measures advance while the reapportionment dispute could reduce the state congressional delegation from 33 to 30. The Senate votes to exempt non residents from Philadelphia wage taxes while work continues on a public oath bill for employees.
City residents endure renewed blizzard conditions with heavy snowfall and drifting on highways. Temperatures plunge to 20 degrees below zero in parts of Pennsylvania, causing widespread disruptions to trains, buses, and road travel. A fatal fire in Naminghom and multiple frostbite injuries add to the storm’s toll as utilities cut gas usage and crews battle outages.
Lawrence Douglas, superintendent of Corry public schools, warned parents a health officer release is required before returning students after illness. Lack of state guidance caused refusals. release applies to measles and mumps cases despite no home quarantine sign required.
City officials approved a property tax increase and a real estate millage rise at a December meeting. The council delayed final budget action to year end, approved a heat the line and other readings, and eyed a December 29 session. They rejected an American Surety policy due to cost and arranged $50,000 in U.S. securities for city funds. A tax settlement on Opal Purdy Small Carroll property was approved, and a property on Ohio Street was set for development. November receipts totaled 1,5924 with a balance of 10,054 after disbursements. Parking-meter revenue reached 999.80. A brief Board of Health session adjourned after routine items.
Dec 16 Vatican City reports Pope Pius will celebrate a Christmas midnight mass broadcast globally. The service will likely be held in the Vatican and attended by the diplomatic corps and Roman high prelates at the Matties Chop.
General Eisenhower seeks British backing for a six nation unified European army as a NATO bolster to deter a Soviet advance. He argues a European defense force, including West Germany, could deter Russia while avoiding full German resurgence, amid Britain’s hesitancy under Churchill’s postwar leadership.
A B29 bomber crashed short of Barksdale Air Force Base injuring 11 crewmen and killing two. One witness described the craft skidding 200 yards after overshooting the runway and burying in a crater. Several injured airmen were rushed to Barksdale Hospital, and the McDaniels, nearby residents, were hospitalized for shock and minor injuries.
George F. Ross, 27, agreed to return to Ohio to face a police murder charge in Cleveland. He waived extradition and was transported from Baltimore after being picked up south of the city. Det. Sgt. Praley and Sgt. Flannery led the case aided by Edward Duvall who tipped police on his location.
Washington reports a grand jury inquiry into Abraham Teitelbaum and an alleged tax shakedown aims to determine who provided help in exchange for relief while President Truman promises a federal broom. Grunewald’s testimony looms as officials seek details on a $1.3 million loan and related debts, with secrecy ongoing and potential early questioning.
In Chicago on December 18, 299, Mrs Frieda Cupper 31 agreed to pay her husband John 39 seven dollars weekly alimony until he secures a job. The couple faced a court injunction over alleged cruelty and possible contempt. The judge noted the order as the first he had signed directing a woman to pay alimony.
The Corry Community Chest elected Charles Brucker, Dr Sunt Bower, and Albert Sonne to three year terms, replacing Richard Rossibacher Robert Oudry and Walter Hindman. A 1982 fundraising report by ME Bracken showed net proceeds of 39690 with pledges reaching 12700. campaign noted as the 1958 effort.
Two dozen officials from federal state and local agencies met at the Union County prosecutor's office to map the investigation into a non-scheduled plane crash that killed 88 people. Initial word said all bodies were recovered but late last night the Union County coroner announced one body remains missing.
MONROE La Dec 18 a wholesale fireworks store exploded in West Monroe with a massive blast that shattered the downtown area for blocks though authorities reported no injuries an hour later Five workers escaped unharmed the blast at 9 30 a m demolished a brick building damaged a dairy and sent fireworks flying for hundreds of feet A fire followed but local fire companies controlled it within about 30 minutes
UN and Communist negotiators exchange prisoner lists amid questions over accuracy and completeness. The Reds claim 1,559 prisoners including 3,798 Americans, while US officials caution many figures may be erroneous or inflated.
In New Kensington Pennsylvania a 36 year old miner, Michael A Varshine of Springdale, was found unconscious beside his auto and believed dead by a taxi officer. Breath formed vapor in the cold air, prompting a hospital transfer where doctors reported he thawed enough to receive treatment for exposure.
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