They Tracked Labor and Management in Ad History
The piece critiques labor management relations and the AFL CIO merger, urging peaceful coexistence to boost production and full employment. It notes Meany’s stance on open shop rights with labor reserving the power to organize, while highlighting advertising’s role in driving demand and national growth through higher living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nked
AFL
CTO
National Association of Manufacturers
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Sligh
Wight
Enly
Meany
Memories of Corry 20 Years Ago February 29 1936
Yesterday's memories recount WPA approval for a giant storm sewer program in Corry and plans to remodel the Hatch Building into classrooms for a Vocational School. The Blakeslee property east of Center Street near Smith and Frederick reportedly leased to Socony Vacuum Oil for a new gasoline station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Blakeslee
Center Street
Smith Frederick Streets
Socony Vacuum Oil Company
40 Years Ago Opens with Train Collision in Corry
Ernest Nimmo, a well known young man in the city, was critically injured today after being struck by a Peninsular Railroad train. He lies in Corry Hospital with a fractured eye socket and severe leg injuries. A minstrel crowd greeted this year’s Library Theatre production with a lively evening of entertainment. William Cleveland has recovered from a sprained ankle and is back about the city. Advertising figures for 1955 are cited, predicting a record $9.26 billion in ad spending to push the economy higher, meeting a 231 percent goal of $400 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Nimmo
Corry
Jeg and
Axi Old
Jamestown Airport Master Plan Aims 1 Million Cost
Jamestown prepares a Civil Aeronautics Administration plan to upgrade its Municipal Airport to meet growing passenger and freight needs and comply with regulations. The $1,000,000 plan, prepared in 1966 for Jamestown Airport Commission by CAA engineers, lists eight improvements including land acquisitions, a new terminal entrance, runway enhancements, and reducing the northeast southwest runway grade to one percent to remove hazardous rollover tendencies for Martin executives and Martin 202s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Lucille M. Wright
Jamestown Airport Commission
North Main Street
Purner
Martin
Jamestown Airport Plans Runway and Facility Relocation
Long range airport master plan outlines relocation of airport administration and terminal building beyond 50 feet, northwest of current site. Proposes a hangar land service area at north end of the NS runway, converting it to a taxi strip. Executivo aircraft hangars east of and south end of the NW SE runway. NE SW runway extension to 5400 feet. With port facilities, Jamestown would qualify for an instrument landing system installed by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Mra
Wright
Voice of the People on Gambling and Corry Crusaders
Readers debate what gambling means and who the gamblers are in Corry. They question bingo fundraisers, church social prize games, and home games, referencing blue laws and past civic norms as they challenge crusader influence over local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Cory Charities
Prises
Crusaders
Garden of Gethsemane Sermon Mirror of Courage and Loss
Lenten meditation recounts Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane before Judas betrayal and Peter’s sword moment. It notes the mob’s approach, Jesus’ rebuke, and the disciples fleeing, framing the crucifixion and resurrection as divine purpose. It urges believers to let Jesus reign daily and resist fleeing under pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemaane
Christ
Judas
Jesus
Simon Peter
Peter
God
Tral
Sparta Schools repay loan and receive state payment
Sparta Merged School Board voted to repay a $20,000 loan once delayed state funds arrived. The district received a $31,000 check from the state as partial payment. Richard L. Witmer, president, said funds on hand cover operations for two to three months. A budget committee was formed with Fern Sayre as chair and Dwight King and Rex Still as members. The board confirmed Harold Schlinwein as art teacher and shop instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Richard L. Witmer
Fern Sayre
Dwight King
Rex Still
Harold Schlinwein
Edinboro State Teachers College
Quiz prompts readers on 1956 national issues and names
Classified page poses seven questions on Desegregation, British diplomats who fled to Russia, union wage timing, Algeria demographics, Eisenhower cabinet middle name Magoffin, US traffic deaths versus wars, and latitude comparisons, followed by note about Sparta Merged District release from Corry plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai E. Stevenson
Burgess
Maclean
Russia
Algeria
South America
Africa
Exploding Gas Burns on Swede Road during Thruway Work
Three men suffered second degree burns while pouring concrete at a Swede Road site in Brocton during New York State Thruway construction. George Fowler 35 Lily Dale Edward Randkn 34 Dunkirk and Eugene Tilley 25 Dunkirk were treated at Brooks Memorial Hospital. Authorities say propane gas heaters ignited wooden forms. tanks exploded as workers tried to move them. Fire crews from Brocton and Portage responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devan Santee Amen
Swede Road
Brocton
New York State
Brooks Memorial’ Hospital
George Fowler
Lily Dale
Edward Randkn
Dunkirk
Eugene ‘Tilley
Tilley
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Corry Journal
West South Street
Corry, Inc
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan
Square
Chicago
Bond
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Weightman
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Republica Hon
iGenrgy Spas Bcond
Clapt Mall
Ot Mall
Aales
Hatch
William Cleveland
Hammond
Eagle Street
Dini
Tuffy
Washington
Tnd
Center Stregy
CAA
Coften
DODGE
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Heberlein Motor Sales
Main Street
Old Tannery
Kenneth E. Snyder
Corry Board
Roberts
the “Y
Columbus
Pers
E. Ci
Rudol
Moore
Florence ‘Amoroso
William
Shirley
Ett Kundracke
Eral
West Pleasant
Miss Betts
Miss. Agton
Dabl
Franklin
Puller
Carroll
Wayne
Th Buvhomer
Thamp
Wainir
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