23 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1950
Page
1
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A $3.3 billion tax bill heads to final action on New Year’s Day with a 77 percent excess profits levy and higher corporate rates. The plan, backed by both parties, would raise total taxes to about $45 billion and retroactively apply excess profits tax through 1949. The House postponed its vote to January 1 as Christmas exodus began. The measure would push the top corporate rate to 47 percent and establish a 25 percent social tax on the first $25,000 of corporate net income, with higher rates on excess profits. An alternate method using invested capital was proposed, and the excess profits levy would run through 1953 pending further action by Congress.
The nations Christmas travel period opened with heavy losses. In the first hours, 41 people died in violent accidents since Friday 38 on highways. The National Safety Council estimates up to 440 may die in traffic accidents over the three day holiday.
Many city churches plan Christmas services tomorrow and Monday with early masses and carols. Offices and many businesses closed for a three day holiday as weather, travel and war era furloughs affect attendance and mobility.
John Patmore 20 of Corry pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. He aided an assault on Blair Hajec, who lost teeth after Patmore struck him. Patrolmen McKay and Kelly testified, with White 19 arrested for disorderly conduct near Citizens Bank. White, a U.S. Marine, was turned over to military authorities for disciplinary action.
President Truman spoke to a hometown audience in Independence about a peaceful world, saying the United States is in excellent shape to meet the challenge of world Communism. He urged Americans to make sacrifices and asserted unity will lead to a peaceful order for all.
The Economic Stabilization Agency set ceilings on wages for about one million auto workers and salaries for select key industry workers. The measure, the first compulsory wage action since World War II, lasts until March 1 with plans for a broader policy on prices and wages to follow. A wage board, led by Cyrus H. Ching, pursues a voluntary standard but indicates nonvoluntary controls may expand. In another note, the 200th Armored Field Artillery Battalion of the Pennsylvania National Guard was alerted for federal induction on January 23, with deployment to Camp Campbell, Kentucky.
Babson after talks with leaders from banking insurance and industry in New York believes now is a good time to reduce national indebtedness. He discusses U N policy toward Korea forming opinions on potential moves including staying south of the 38th parallel or withdrawing while defending Formosa. He notes military opposition to ground troops and possible use of atomic weapons if needed. He mentions debates on Indochina Burma and India and predicts high national income and employment in 1951. Continued on page eight.
Arenstated Press reports a deadly Amarillo blaze that killed ten bedridden residents in a four unit barracks home. A visiting woman and a patient saved, while four escaped with injuries. Thirty-five others were moved to a hospital for care as the fire ended late at night. Mrs. J. W. Wright, in charge, said an explosion may have started the blaze though no blast was heard.
Vatican reports under St. Peter's Basilica excavations yielded archaeological evidence supporting that the apostle was buried at the site. Pope Pius XII announced in a Christmas message that bones were found near the sepulchre, with confirmation of the tomb’s location but not yet proof those bones are Saint Peter's.
Police report a two car collision on Route 77 near Spartansburg at 10 PM injuring a Corryvite. Wayne Vanney of Snyder City identified as the driver of the struck low car. damage estimated at 74 and 800 dollars. No arrests reported.
An Erie County Health association drive reports 3,203 donations from 3,889 solicited. Optimistic total of 4,208 contributions cited but only 1,785 responses received, prompting hopes of reaching 4,090 or higher as reminders and seat-outstanding appeals are planned.
A Canadian Pacific Airlines DC-3 carrying 18 people vanished after takeoff from Vancouver for Calgary. The twin engine plane failed to reach Penticton 160 miles east, with radio reports placing it about 40 miles from Vancouver at 15,000 feet. Snow, heavy woods, and fog hampered search efforts in southern British Columbia. The craft carried 15 passengers and three crew members.
A late November survey indicated a citywide rise in dollar volume with up to ten percent higher spending than last year. Merchants report steady demand across apparel, home appliances, and toys, though toy stocks tighten and popular items sell out. Unemployment low postwar fuels gift buying momentum as Christmas purchases accelerate across clothing, radios, and kitchen appliances.
Bureau of Labor Statistics announces a 3.2 percent cost of living rise since before the Korean War. The 0.5 percent uptick to 17.56 mirrors the all time high between Oct 15 and Nov 16. Ajax Local IAM says pay increases will align with the cost of living and the November 10 report. exact amounts await computation.
Signalling a bipartisan path, Congress appears ready to merge House and Senate versions of a civil defense bill. The compromise would create a civilian run Civil Defense Administration with broad wartime powers, to be sent to the White House before the new Congress convenes on January 9.
A garbled note reports a Christmas party disruption where a mover is hunted, with scattered references to Liby Yourabers and Rex Then anit slave iy. It mentions a crowd saluting contributions to a charitable appeal and a youth playing baseball with unclear details.
Prayers for peace rise worldwide as World War fears loom over Christmas. Pilgrims head to Bethlehem while Christians in Jerusalem recall the Nativity. Amid signals of tension, shops and churches display festive decor and prayers for peace continue in hope of avoiding disaster.
The post office announces deliveries will occur Sunday and Christmas Day. All packages arriving at the local station will be delivered to homes until the mall clears on Christmas Day. Window hours end today. next week the office resumes normal schedule. A decomposed body believed to be Wy Deonard Alexander, missing since Finneston University reunion in June 1949, was identified in Princeton New Jersey.
Tokyo dispatch reports U S Eighth Army advancing as clashes intensify near the 38th parallel amid heavy fighting. News notes American Sabre jets downing several MIGs, with Chinese and North Korean artillery and troop movements near Hungnam and along the parallel. The report cites MacArthur's headquarters and UN forces as they repel attempted penetrations and reinforce positions.
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