21 Feb 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1951
Page
1
A fragmentary ad offers land or house options priced at 2995 with a contact at 3020 South ve Barn. The text is incomplete but indicates a real estate opportunity for spring sales.
Fragments indicate a deal or event involving F and Street at a price described as three Bett or 3BETT around street 20. Details are unclear due to fragmented input.
An incomplete clipping mentions items and a price of 6882 with references to February, upholstery, lamps, and a Truman 96. Corry actioneers and Lewis S Isbur Wy relatives are named along with nurses and a kindness directive.
U S officials proceed with detailed plans for a Big Four deputies meeting in Paris next month despite signaling that Russia may veto. Washington, London, and Paris push talks on arms and security while Moscow signals possible rejection of Western conditions.
A two-vehicle collision on Center Street caused about $250 in damage. Mole G Capwell and Mrs Lovett Gibbons were involved when Gibbons turned into a church parking lot, striking Capwell’s car. No serious injuries reported. A separate Atlantic news item notes a British jet airliner landing safely after a long flight from Aldershot to Northern Ireland.
The governor's office refused to confirm or deny Margiotti's resignation reports as he travels from Pittsburgh. Democratic leaders press for confirmation to clear delays in 15 cabinet and appoinment approvals while Attorney General Margiotti's status remains unsettled.
New York February report reviews Long Island University suspending all intercollegiate sports after a major gambling scandal. The move cancels the Gay season and five remaining schedules, including events at Madison Square Garden. Several LIU figures face arrest or sentencing, with details about implicated players and officials.
Feb 21 Harrisburg The House carried a bill to repeal existing restrictions on sale of oleomargarine in Pennsylvania. Three Democratic members introduced the repeal bill last night and are optimistic about its chances this session as past efforts were blocked by daily interests. Rep. A J Petrosky co sponsored the measure.
Washington Feb 11 Associated Press reports Eric Johnston renewed efforts to repair the wage control program by gaining labor support for a wage formula permitting raises up to 10 percent above January 15 1950 levels. The Wage Stabilization Board quorum debated the formula while labor members dissented, arguing it sustains the January 25 wage freeze. DiSalle defended price controls on radio, citing delays in price rises due to lag between wholesale and retail pricing and potential parity adjustments, plus possible tax effects and other factors.
The First Marine Division has begun rotating veterans from Korea back to the United States. Maj. Gen. Oliver P. Smith said 600 have already returned, with more replacements planned to rotate in, and 1,200 additional personnel expected to be rotated when available. The veterans fought at Masan, the Naktong River area, The Hon and Showil reservoir campaigns.
The Defense Department announced 128 additional Korea War casualties. The new list includes 13 killed in action, 148 wounded, 4 missing in action, and 13 injured in accidents.
Illinois Senator Douglas abandons a Congress ceiling on American troops to Europe arguing it may cause more harm than good He would still allow one division per five divisions to aid Eisenhower A clash remains as Taft and others oppose limits while Wherry resists air force cuts.
Washington Feb 21 government barred inflated used car pricing and set dollar and cent ceilings on all aged cars to halt dealer gouging. Office of Price Stabilization ordered ceilings based on guide book values and required actions if used car prices exceed new car list prices. 20,000 miners idle as Tiresboss bill faces amendment in West Virginia House amid labor unrest.
In Mayville area, a burglary at the Christensen residence on a recent night saw entry while Mr and Mrs Christensen slept. Thieves fled in a Chevrolet after stealing a carload of gasoline and groceries, with signs the intruders knew the layout well.
A 1980 situation shows many mature bonds being replaced with new issues as investors roll over cheques and collect interest. Legislation in Washington aims to let holders retain bonds, defer taxes, and create a large bookkeeping task for government while extending maturities and continuing revenue.
An experimental blood purification procedure to save a Philadelphia woman failed after the kidney from Wayne Deveney, 30, of Fork, Pennsylvania, was removed from his body. The operation occurred at Frankford Hospital where doctors identified the patient as Mrs Richard Tevne of Philadelphia. The hospital's managing director stated it was the first time the technique had been used and it failed shortly after noon.
Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross urgently calls for women volunteers to carry on blood donor pledges and fundraising. Cards for pledges and donor listing will be used in a unified annual appeal with ward captains coordinating 25 to 30 house calls each. Stewart Long and Richard Ressbacker urge immediate help with next week's drive, contact numbers 33401 and 23301.
The report outlines a 1950 to 1954 expansion of a Northwestern Rural Cooperative power project with a $9,000 case completion and $1.6 million in system improvements. It notes member equity, patronage funds, and power purchases from Pennsylvania Electric Company, plus new wholesale power supply plans for a substation north of Edinburgh. An adjourned sedition trial in Pittsburgh is mentioned with Steve Nelson.
A summary of the fund drive preparations notes a meeting where George Crews and other leaders outline advance plans. The group, including 151 volunteers, will review the campaign details at a dinner event at a hotel and again at a 7 20 p m session.
William Weitreich named head of the Oil City plant of Worthington Pump and Machinery Corp. He has been with the company since 1940 and will become assistant to Vice President Austin C. Ross. Weitreich is currently assistant superintendent of machine shops in Buffalo and will move to Oil City to take the post.
Allied forces report progress against the Reds near Wonju while clashes intensify along river lines as enemy troops halt two fresh Allied attempts to cross. US and Allied units press northward amid heavy bombardment and contested river sectors, with no sustained breakthroughs yet.
In Harrisburg on February 21, Senator John M Walker of Allegheny introduced a bill to license all lobbyists with a fee up to 1000. The measure bans contingent fees for legislative passage or defeat and imposes penalties up to 1000 fine. The bill requires disclosure of information to a state committee and would affect lobbyist associations and officers.
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