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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1951
Page
4
The article notes Truman signing a revised price control extension on July 25 and the ensuing price spikes during 25 days without controls. It describes Senate actions, a pork and meat supply rush to slaughterhouses, and sharp rises in wholesale and retail meat prices amid public protests and black market concerns.
Price Stabilization Director DiSalle warned the Senate House economic committee on January 24 that freezing meat prices will be the most difficult task in the temporary overall price freeze. He cited possible countermeasures to prevent black market activity, with meat products like beef, lamb, and veal now subject to price controls under the Defense Production Act. Leaders of 21 associations sent identical telegrams urging action, while industry voices warned that controls could mirror wartime failures and harm the economy.
A quiz asks ten questions about memory and general knowledge. It includes a New Year message from Japan, rivers forming the Ohio, leukemia as cancer, pledge words, U.S. vice presidents under Harding Coolidge Hoover, yolk color nutrition, tularemia, the big three automakers, Grand Rapids industry, and a riddle about ghee with multiple meaning options.
Capt T Dinsmore Upton, a renowned lecturer, spoke at the Woman's Club home on Mata and the Mould. Salvation Army reported prompt meals support at East Washington HQ with produce arriving. Father's Night at Junior High gym saw 85 boys and fathers enjoy talks and volleyball. University of Pittsburgh student Richard Powers visited home briefly. Knights of Columbus surged to a 28-19 win over Hallers Grocers at St Edward's Hall after trailing early.
Erie January 30 seven of ten defendants before Judge Burton Laub received jail terms. Blistering remarks warned repeat violators on drunken driving and motor violations, with several sentenced to days in jail and fines.
Pittsburgh Jan 30 Harold II Stassen former Minnesota governor and GOP hopeful warned that if the Soviets move toward war they will face counter-revolution under the Iron Curtain. He spoke amid remarks on the potential Soviet threat and the need to stand firm against aggression.
Mrs. Eva Reiser, 95, of Sharon died in a hospital today from injuries suffered in an automobile crash last Saturday. The collision at Howland Corners involved two cars and a truck hurting five others.
Comedienne Nancy Walker aged 28 married writer David Craig aged 27 yesterday in Hoboken New Jersey. The ceremony before Magistrate Albert I Shea marked Craig’s first marriage and followed Walker’s prior divorce from Gar Moore.
In Erie on January 29 a driver, Edward F. Yaros, 27, West Springfield, will face no charges after his car struck and killed Joseph Rothaus er, 45, on Route 5. Rothaus er was changing a tire in darkness and light snow when the collision occurred. Deputy Coroner Lester Evans said Rothaus er died almost instantly, after the impact threw him about 40 feet along the highway. Gerould Wheeler, driver of the Rothaus er vehicle, had stopped after a rear tire went flat but the car was not entirely clear of the road.
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