Cory Heat Warning Auction Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale with a Cory Heat reference and three million likely figure. The readable text hints at an overage or bid context and a bus SEO involvement but details are unclear.
16 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a sale with a Cory Heat reference and three million likely figure. The readable text hints at an overage or bid context and a bus SEO involvement but details are unclear.
Washington reports three labor members of the Wage Stabilization Board resign in protest of a proposed ten percent ceiling on wage increases. The walkout follows disputes over the policy and potential substitute members to keep wage costs in check.
Paris reports a March 5 date for the Big Four foreign ministers to gather and set an agenda. French sources say the talks will focus on German remilitarization and unity with emphasis on substantive subjects while a broader discussion may occur if time allows.
Frank Dodd of the Pennsylvania County Growers Cooperative says the Corry office sees potato sales up 40 percent this week, aided by the statewide political festival and favorable publicity. He cites cooler weather and better quality as factors and notes two and a half million pecks sold to date across five statewide offices, with total sales above nine million pecks.
Two Corry High School musicians Shirley Bennett and Annette Harvey will perform in the Pennsylvania Northwest District High School Band in Franklin. The 250-member event, directed by Richard Stucker, gathers about 27 area schools with a forthcoming Corry festival in March featuring 125 high school musicians.
Columbia Pa factories, icebound for a week, may reopen by Monday after an emergency project pumps river water to the mains. Engineers lay an eight inch pipeline to deliver 1,250,000 gallons daily to the reservoir, enabling a return to normal production.
Fire at Weirton Steel Company's plant in West Virginia caused hundreds of thousands in damages. An explosion cut electricity, halting mills and heating furnaces, with at least one Bessemer converter likely a total loss. About 2,000 of 3,000 workers sent home. Weirton also operates a plant in Steubenville, Ohio.
Sam Ruta a former city laborer testifies he was coached by Duncan McCarter to alter his testimony before the GM Service Commission. The hearings probe whether McCarter the dismissed Northside foreman influenced city workers to perform free or paid work on his home and other sites.
Secretary Acheson told Senate committees the United States should double combat forces in Europe within a year and send 100000 additional troops, while Defense Chief Marshall sought four more divisions and support troops. He warned against limits on American aid and stressed the Atlantic Pact aims at mutual defense and deterrence of Soviet aggression.
Industry wide walkout affecting about 11,000 workers in New Jersey and surrounding states enters its second week as 160 wool and worsted mills face picket lines and halted production. The walkout targets major mills including Woodbine Ayer, Botany, and Nids Worsted. union seeks a 5 cent an hour raise and higher wage scales.
In Washington on February 16, a GOP policy declaration labeled not isolationist drew criticism from Rep. Lawrence Smith and others. They said the administration's foreign policy failed and urged a clearer plan for public understanding. Majority signees included members from Maine to Washington, but leaders like Martin Arends and Halleck did not sign. Martin said formal review by the policy committee or conference was uncertain.
The Maryland Senate approved repealing a 32 to 7 roll call to end state segregation on railroads and steamboats. The House had already passed the repeal 40 to 10, eliminating segregated practices in the ferry system as the Chesapeake Bay bridge project nears completion in summer 195? likely 195? depending on the era.
In Pittsburgh on February 16 Dr. Max H. Weinberg reports a truth serum test supported the testimony of a 22 year old soldier in the murder case of Thennline Woods. The test involved George Knechel tied to the August 1948 slaying and indicated conviction of Paul Woods for his brother Theodore Woods' killing.
Ralph Derryet, a Jamestown resident, died after a vehicle struck him near a bus stop. Police report the incident as accidental and have charged 17 year old Randall Tunes Hunter with violating the speed limit. He had just earned a license earlier that day and was fined $25.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower appeals for unity as Allied forces push toward victory. He states the only way to win is united action and explains the mission will be completed with firm resolve. He emphasizes that free nations must stand together to preserve peace. Mrs. Norton named to Labor Department post joining veteran political service and education efforts.
A congressional inquiry plans a broad probe into Communist influence in labor unions tied to defense centers. Initial focus centers on Baltimore and potential links to national defense facilities, with testimony and methods debated among committee members.
Tokyo faced paralyzing weather as a heavy snowstorm halted rail service and damaged ships off Yokohama. The storm left fishermen missing, boats damaged, and U.S. naval vessels challenged by high winds while authorities prepared to respond. The snow marked the heaviest fall since February 1, 1936.
Across the central Korean warfront Allied forces struck along both flanks near Chipyong as clashes continued. Reports describe heavy exchanges northwest of Won and near Chechon with Chinese units reportedly bolstering Red defenses on the ridge lines.
A local stock sale drew broad interest as 4500 shares of the Spring Corporation capital stock were offered. Investors held stock in various firms while the event explained pricing at a new rate per share and the plan to liquidate holdings.
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