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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1950
Page
4
The text notes broad AP news usage rights and distribution details for the Corry Pa. newspaper. It then discusses Ohio's dairy status and votes on an invited proposal, mentioning states banning yellow margarine and others taxing or licensing margins. It highlights dairy-state influence on margarine law.
The article traces the ongoing fight over margarine laws as federal repeal shifts the battle to states. It notes 13 states removed yellow margarine prohibitions since 1939, while Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri and New Jersey already ended bans in 1948. New York and Michigan face renewed scrutiny this year, with Gov Dewey favoring repeal in New York and Michigan delaying until a November referendum. The federal repeal faces conference hurdles over packaging rules and restaurant labeling, with constitutional challenges possible if unresolved.
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Twenty years ago notes from Journal files dated February 12, 1930 report probable abandonment of the nursing training school at Corry Hospital due to state funding demands. The Cony Country Club held its stockholders meeting at the Corry Hotel with directors named and officers renewed. Plans for road improvements on Hast Columbus are to be approved by the state highway department, while Harrisburg officials consider bids. Mayor Alexander’s police shake up leads to the resignation of former chief Tipton from the board. Frank M Raymond buys the West Main business block and the nearby Johnson residence.
New York February 13 Dr Albert Einstein warns mankind to stop fighting or face annihilation from radioactive atmospheric poisoning. He outlines two steps for world safety a ban on violence among nations and a supranational body to decide urgent security questions. The remarks were read on a TV program hosted by Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and reflect the scientist role at Princeton's Institute for Advanced Study. A U S S R arms race is criticized as hysterical. Meanwhile reports note McGray's long illness and a fatal fall in Concord Township.
Democratic leaders from 18 counties will attend a Bellevue Stratford Hotel dinner rally in Philadelphia to back Richardson Dilworth’s bid for the gubernatorial nomination. Senator Francis J. Myers seeks reelection as party leaders discuss a full slate. Bart and McGonigle also figure in governor race discussions.
Pittsburgh report notes steel industry running at near capacity as coal piles vanish and a United Mine Workers strike looms. Firms race to clear backlogs from the 43 day USW strike last year while blast furnaces scale back on high grade coke consumption at Wheeling Steel, Crucible Steel, and Sharon Steel.
Erie February 19 1931 mayor Clairence Pulling announced no separate vice squad would be created as police forces expand. He stated the entire force would handle rackets and city training would include an MB I style police school to train new patrolmen, while denying a dedicated unit like Pittsburghs Maloney's Marauders.
Police commissioner Pulling stated the force will press an aggressive campaign against crime and gambling, praising the department for its conduct. He cited past experiences in Erie and other cities as benchmarks for improving enforcement and expanding outreach.
It is estimated that American workers earn about 150 dollars per hour on average. The figure reflects broad wage hints from industry sources, indicating high variability across sectors and roles.
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