Corry News Briefs Include Crashes and Local Developments
A series of local items from Corry and surrounding areas cover a parking lot altercation, a hit and run investigation, and a rear end collision on North Center street. Repairs proceed on a medical center project at the former Ridelsperger residence, with staff named. Governor Duff lauds Pennsylvania highway safety gains with 1949 deaths down from 1948, and mail service shifts replace railroad trains due to coal shortages. A bus accident near Farway Knolls causes no injuries, and grade crossing fatalities drop significantly. Agricultural officials urge farm cooperation on crop support measures for 1950, while the Pennsylvania American Legion plans a bonds drive using insurance refunds. Frank Lathrop dies of a heart attack. obituary to follow.
Three Apollo Families Lose Homes in $60 000 Fire
A two story brick building in Apollo Pennsylvania burned early today, rendering three families homeless. Two firefighters were slightly injured, James Heckionn and Bud McCan, as crews from Apollo and North Apollo fought the blaze for five hours in freezing conditions. The fire started in the Hower shop basement following an explosion and destroyed the Burkett flower shop and a grocery market on the first floor.
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Joy Pomncuaece
Apollo
James Heckionn
North Apoll
Bud McCan
North Apollo
Burkett
Jane Shaw
Land , Grocery and Meal Market
W. E. McColgin
Hower
Anneth George
Indicted for Murder in Rivalry Shooting
A grand jury indicted Mrs. Nola Simons 45 for murder in the fatal shooting of rival Mrs. Helen Henke 48. Simons signed a statement admitting the shooting on November 13. Also cited: undeveloped coal beds in Durango Colorado estimated at 28 inches thick.
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Pittsburgh
Nola Sinoris
Simons
Helen Henke
Durango
Colo
Truman asks spending for 1951 budget and deficits
President Truman outlines the 1951 budget with defense and domestic program needs, noting a $6.1 billion deficit and a national debt of $263.9 billion by June 1951. He urges Congress to raise social security taxes and enact other revenue measures to curb deficits and fund national security.
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Congress
Thousands Find Poor Hearing Is More Embarrassing Than Aids
An article urges that hearing loss embarrassments are worsened by avoiding aids. Modern hearing devices are small and affordable, and acceptance mirrors eyewear. Charles Dirks of Sonotone offers free home consultations at 1216 N Center St Corry, no pressure.
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Lowe Psycnogists
Charles Dirks
Center St
Corry
United States proposes payroll tax linked to health plan
The draft text outlines a 1 to 11 percent levy on wages starting January 1, 1951 to fund a national health insurance program. Estimated annual revenue reaches 1.2 billion dollars, targeting payrolls up to 4600 dollars per year and expanding benefits toward 3000 dollars, with possible adjustments to tax base and rate.
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Atlona
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Corry Hospital
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