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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1952
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes a property sale with garage notes, price hints, and various garbled phrases. It references a theme and venue, with scattered numbers and potential buyer notes. The fragment lacks clear entities or a coherent event to confirm.
Six Corry area school boards reach a tentative plan for a 12 grade jointure. Wayne Township directors remain split two to one against, with Leon Proctor able to cast the decisive vote at a Saturday meeting. Other districts hold in abeyance pending Wayne’s stance and possible state funding impact.
The Senate approved a $46.403 billion armed forces budget for the new fiscal year, about five billion less than Truman asked. The measure funds Air Force growth toward 14 wings by mid 1956, with final totals to be set in conference with the House. The vote was 66 to 0, leaving a $10 billion supplementary fund for later action.
Associated Press reports the Army revealed a fully new medium tank designed since World War II with higher power and easier handling. It features a tower silhouette, stronger armor, wider road wheels, and improved mobility for swampy or snowy terrain, with deliveries expected before year end.
Civil Aeronautics Administration men spent hours examining wreckage of a single engine plane that crashed near Municipal Airport killing three aboard. They reported no fuel tank gas found and planned a full safety board report. Victims were Edward Coyle, Arthur M Michalski, and Raymond Ratajczyk. Funeral services set for Coyle in Buffalo.
Associated Press reports CIO United Steelworkers focus on small producers amid a nationwide strike. While over 50,000 resumes work at several firms, about 100,000 remain on strike. Harrisburg Steel Co. plans to resume, as leaders keep plans private to avoid retaliation by big producers like United States Steel and Steel Corp. The stoppage threatens defense-related plants and overall economy. General Motors and New York Central also announce large layoffs.
Duplicate totals of 160,873 dollars cover the Corry public school levy. A 23 mill property tax funds 126,192 from property while 44,741 is rated through per capita levy. Based on a 5,484,040 valuation, the tax allows July and August payments with a 2 percent rebate, September and October at face value, and a 5 percent penalty after November 1.
The Corry Jewish Welfare Society launches its United Jewish Appeal drive chaired by M. M. Nast and Harry Barach with a local goal of 3500. Funds support Jewish family rehabilitation in Israel and aiding those fleeing Russian domination. Across the U S a total of 151,500,000 is being sought. Local supporters may mail contributions to Nast or Barach.
President Truman condemns the new economic central law as weakening price controls and the wage stabilization system. He cites gaps in mobilization provisions, demands a two year extension of controls, and warns Congress has opened dangerous gaps. The ten month price and wage controls remain, with rent and credit measures altered.
Corry native H. K. Murray, a former resident and longtime Highway Safety Bureau employee, has been promoted to assistant director in the Department of Motor Vehicles. The move, announced by Assemblyman W. W. Waterhouse, makes Murray the department’s highest ranking administrator.
A flood of party tension hits the 1948 campaign as Democratic governors including Michigan’s G Menen Williams and New Jersey’s Alfred B Discoll push for civil rights planks. Williams backs Truman civil rights proposals amid calls for action, while Stevenson hopes Democrats unify. Nebraska’s Val Peterson seeks fiscal restraint in highway and program finance.
North Korea and allied negotiators resumed talks at Panmunjom after a three day recess. The Communists accused the United Nations of seeking pretexts for new incidents while Maj. Gen. William Harrison urged prisoner of war exchange as a path to end the deadlock. Nam rejected any partial repatriation plan and insisted all POWs be returned. Meeting adjourned after 29 minutes with next session set for Wednesday. Meanwhile Pittsburgh area strikers at the Crown Brewery will receive 40 in strike benefits for the first time since the walkout began.
Hourly employees at Aero Supply Co. voted to approve a ten cent wage increase in a contract package. The agreement, discussed at a public meeting in the Rest Theatre, includes holiday pay provisions for employees unable to work on days around holidays. Details show the raise applies to all workers, with some conditions on implementation and potential adjustments in related costs.
A House committee decides today whether to send a mine safety bill, backed by organized labor, to the floor for a vote. If the panel does not approve, Leader McCormack says the measure could be taken up Wednesday under a parliamentary rule requiring a two-thirds vote for passage or a simple majority if approved.
The school board approved reorganizing the music department, hiring a music teacher to lead the high school band, and designating Mrs. Garl Swarsor as her successor. Lynn Rice will focus on vocal music for the junior and senior high schools. Miss Geraldine Ware resigns. a replacement will be hired. A circular wading pool project was approved for the First Avenue playground at about $2,000.
Disputed convention votes remain unresolved as a committee may decide which delegates are eligible. Backers may appeal any unfavorable ruling and seek further review of the contested delegations.
Delegates from Texas and Louisiana spar over credentials and a possible confrontation at the Republican national convention. The dispute centers on whether Eisenhower or Taft supporters control key delegations, with a potential appeal to the Credentials Committee and a televised controversy dominating coverage.
Dr Walter Langsar assumed duties as Gettysburg College president succeeding Henry W. H. O. after 29 years. Langsar, arriving from Wagner College, Staten Island, becomes the college’s new chief. Pittsburgh bus drivers call off strike after deciding to negotiate for 15 days without prejudice to ongoing positions.
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