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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1951
Page
1
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Eric Johnston, economic stabilization director, urges Senate Finance Committee to back a $10 billion tax hike to fund a billion dollar a week mobilization program. He says only a larger tax increase can curb inflation and protect the dollar’s buying power, noting estimates range up to $20 billion if inflation worsens.
Washington July 2 Associated Press Senator Aiken warned that an armistice in Korea could end price and wage controls by month’s end. President Truman proposed continuing stopgap wage and price controls through July 31 to avoid immediate rollbacks. House approved a 31 day extension after a Senate bill for eight months stalled. DiSalle froze prices to prevent rollbacks, applying to manufactured goods and many consumer items. defense materials were tightened. The House planned debate on continuing controls through next June, while the Senate bill favored broader rollback limits.
A four day jubilee marks the 176th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia centered around Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. Thousands visit the hall touch the bell while speakers including Ton C Clark address hopeful readers worldwide. A soil from revolutionary Way shrines is placed in a large bowl as part of a hallowed earth ceremony. Franco R Tinley, a World War II veteran, speaks at Independence Square. Labor actions and plant strikes are noted at Butler plant with production workers and CIO locals planning activities.
Federal judge Sylvester J. Ryin ordered seven defendants to begin serving prison terms after convictions for subversive activity. Ten of 41 were sentenced to nine years for overthrow plans. one received three years. Defendants include Henry Winston 35 Gilg Hall 29 Robert Thompson and Gilbert Greet. Bail set at $20,000 each furnished by Civil Rights Congress. bail for four may be forfeited if failing to appear by 9:90 4m BST tomorrow.
A weather recap credits George Mulderick as observer. June's total precipitation reached 6.64 inches with a peak single fall of 0.92 inches on June 26. Thunderstorms sparked a barn fire. temperatures barely rose above 70s on several days.
Harrisburg reports that public relief and work relief costs in Pennsylvania consumed about one percent of the Commonwealth's income during the 1919-20 biennium. For comparison, five percent was spent in 1937-39. The 1940-51 expenditure totaled 302 million dollars versus 545 million in 1937-39.
Harrisburg lawmakers end session for the Fourth of July holiday and plan to return July 9 to push the tax module and other measures. Gov. Fine has signed 145 bills and vetoed eight. 185 of 2308 introduced remain. Republican dissent blocks passage of Fine’s proposed income tax.
Leotward Geer of Gaanirige Springs was cited by city police on two charges after a collision at Northwest and West Pleasant. His car failed to negotiate a sharp turn onto West Pleasant, ramming a sedan driven by Edward Dames of Oil City. Geer admitted the license plates had expired and faces reckless driving and license violation charges. An eyewitness said Geer had followed from Spartansburg and drove reckless.
Corry State Police sub station officers tallied 119 motorist citations in June, mainly for speeding. Gary area logged a separate month with a clean record in futsal? Noted injuries and 18 traffic accidents causing $7,420 property damage. Eight criminal arrests were made and eight investigations conducted for other departments. Six officers responded to 75 information calls and patrolled 12,525 miles on the highways.
Albert Childs, 63 of Southe street, a 13 year veteran in Raymond Mfg heat treat dept, is the first retiree under the company's new pension plan. He was honored Saturday evening at Bonnet Hotel Room 6 with a dinner party and gifts including smoking pipes, an electric lighter, and a wristwatch from the Raymond plant union.
In Harrisburg July miners object to a proposed increase in tandem axle semi trailer truck weight from 45 000 to 61 000 pounds. Legislative officials argue the measure targets engineering safety not profit. The debate, tied to highway concerns, centers on state alert readiness and road engineering.
The Tax Equalization Board reported Pennsylvania real estate market value rose 31 percent to over 23.6 billion dollars. Local school districts’ aggregate assessments total less than 40 percent of value, as Corry and nearby districts review tax rolls. A 1947 board aim to distribute Commonwealth grants fairly drives the effort, with a planned wholesale revision dropped by City Council.
Five servicemen are killed and 21 others injured when a big transport plane crashes during a ground control approach near Fort Dix New Jersey. The dead include Navy Lt. Reaves Baysliger and two New Jersey airmen. most aboard were air force personnel from Albuquerque New Mexico.
Investigators probe unknown cause of a United Air Lines crash over the Rockies after a flight with one hundred forty aboard reportedly shattered. National Guard units move bodies to a morgue as Civil Aeronautics Administration officials arrive to lead the probe.
Season opened in New York and Pennsylvania but few anglers found success. High and roily water from floods hampered streams while Clear Lake and Spartansburg saw some small catches near the legal limit. Most muskellunge anglers fished in Chautauqua and Findley Lake with heavy morning effort and rough water in the afternoon.
Westinghouse announced a nine cent hourly wage hike for about 80,000 employees effective April 16. President Gwilym Price said the boost is retroactive and required wage machinery board approval and corporate action to implement the increase.
A planned meeting of presidents and secretaries from six districts to sign a jointure pact was postponed. Columis and Spring Creek directors asked for more time to review the agreement with a Warner attorney and feral advisor before approving. A full board session is set for Thursday to finalize the contract if Warren County boards concur.
Wowara R. Davi of Williamsport Pa was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the 7th convention in Chicago. The former managing editor of Jeffersontown local weekly newspaper begins a one year term succeeding Joseph Kyle of Gary Indiana.
Federal and city police seized an eight to ten million dollar stash of marijuana hidden in a vehicle. The discovery followed a vehicle pursuit ending behind a motel, with at least two New York suspects detained on drug charges.
Two local youths arrested on assault charges appeared voluntarily at the city police station. District Attorney Damian Mo taughtin ordered they be released on their own recognizances pending the hearing. Names of the youths are being withheld.
Cambridge Springs resident Wilma Miliovi, 22, sustained back injuries head lacerations and burns after a southbound car lost control along Route 19 two and a half miles south of Waterford. Driver Lawrence J Herrmann 28 Molinboro was identified. She was admitted to Union City Stem Memorial Hospital. investigation ongoing.
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