07 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1951
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item mentions barge work and main use plans across lakes and cities. Details are unclear but indicate scouting or surveying activity tied to water routes and local infrastructure. No specific dates or organizations are readable.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Shady modern items on a New York route with references to watt and Bast, forms requested, and various disjoint terms including living sites, bed, natigle, electric trolley and gas burn. Names and details are unclear due to garbled text.
Washington July 7 The House debated economic controls as focus shifted to peace talks in Korea for clues on voting. Leaders weigh weakening or ending controls with inflation risks, while requests for stronger price control legislation echo from DNC chairmen and officials.
Directors of the Corry Chamber of Commerce discussed plans for the Fell’s second annual Fotum Festival with Charles W. York of the Pennsylvania Potato Growers Association. Considered events include farm equipment displays, potato picking, Piper Cub aircraft display, tractor contests, Soil Conservation District exhibits, and county farm agent displays. Monogrammed T-shirts for locals may be sold. festival pins will be announced at a future directors meeting.
A Republican draft circulated by Senator Cain accuses the Truman administration of shaping U S policy to appease fear of Communism. The document criticizes support for Chinese Nationalists, blames the fall of China on Yalta, and calls for shifts in Far East policy and defense planning amid postwar tensions. It cites hearings on General MacArthur and Far Eastern strategy.
A U S Air Force KB 2 B 29 aerial tanker crashed in a misty valley near Carsphairn Scotland killing 11 crew members aboard. Fire crews drew water from a nearby river as the wreckage burned for over two hours. The aircraft based at Lakenheath England was on a navigational training flight under SAC rotation plans with Third Air Force officers confirming the incident. Names of the crew were withheld pending next of kin notification.
Pennsylvania Electric Company officials said they would contest objections within 30 days to a Public Utility Commission order affecting industrial and commercial rates. No residential sales are involved. The order, issued June 29, sets rates effective December 1, 1848, after 28 existing rates were replaced. about 20,500 customers saw annual increases of 1269.89 dollars and 416 fewer, totaling a net gain of 895,816 dollars for the company.
Erie Railroad marks its 100th anniversary with a five month on the road tour visiting over 100 communities between Chicago and New York. Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. in Corry the public may view an 1651 locomotive and flat cars, a baggage car, two museum cars, a large army exhibit on a flat car, a diesel locomotive, and the famed Daniel Webster statue on a flat car. The display illustrates century old and modern railroading as part of the anniversary observance.
Babson Park, Mass on July 7 reports a reader noting that on his birthday he learned his age and payroll status qualify him for old age insurance of 80 dollars per month. He questions why money deducted since 1997 for such benefits was ignored and considers the monthly payment surprisingly substantial as time passes.
The reader laments benefit payments under tax rules, noting non taxable monthly checks of 160 dollars for those in the 0 percent bracket. They recall changes from January 1 1950 increasing deductions and Social Security benefits, with a family potentially reaching 1800 dollars yearly, versus the prior 1020 dollar cap, while inflation skeptics critique President Truman.
Coroner Ed Tawney ruled the death of 14 year old Hubert Nelson, son of Mr and Mrs Hamry Netear, as death by his own action. The note found in his pocket read Goodbye to everybody Bob. The youth, who had just completed eighth grade, was found in his Columbus Township home. The body was found by his sister Maury Lou. The funeral service is planned for Monday at 2:30 p.m. with burial in Lateran Cemetery.
Associated Press reports millionaire Froderick Vanderbilt Field bail fund trustee for 11 convicted Communist teachers remains jailed in federal custody after a 90 day sentence for contempt of court. His bond request was filed too late for release, and he marked time at the detention center as his appeal proceeds.
Stewart Long of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports only 401 jobs placed in June, down from 227 in May and far below May 1950. Clerical and sales lead categories, with 101 total placements, reflect a seasonal lull amid 100 openings at June’s start and 139 new applications.
Seven convicted American Communist leaders and an atom spy arrived at the Federal penitentiary in Lewisburg Pennsylvania after a five and a half hour armored bus ride from New York. They were placed in single cells to await orientation. The seven receive five year terms each, while atom spy David Greenglass got fifteen years. Guards blocked newsmen as the bus entered the gate. Also serving sentences on site are atom spy Harry Gold and former State Department official Alger Hiss, who has been there since March.
Sheriff deputies report a tragic accident in San Gabriel involving Frank Gilliver, 42, who died after his pistol discharged while his finger was on the trigger. Details indicate the incident occurred after a tense moment with a weapon in his possession, with investigators noting the fatal outcome as self-inflicted.
In a tense exchange, Hungary demanded recall of American diplomats after charges of anti government activities and alleged espionage camouflaged as civil missions. The United States refused to recall its delegation, calling the accusations unfounded. The Hungarian government declared the officials persona non grata and expelled them.
Assemblyman Waterhouse of this city denies reports of killing two tax ban bills. He says both measures remain alive and could go to a vote or be postponed. He argues ending machinery taxes would aid labor and industry, noting districts with such levies have low real estate taxes. Opposition comes from several universities in Pittsburgh, McKeesport, and Erie.
A consolidated health center in Philadelphia will be named for Dr Albert Einstein. Joseph First, president of the cent, announced the project as the first U S institution to carry the physicist’s name. The move reflects ties with Jewish, Mount Sinai and North Borough Hospitals.
A city hatchery reports stocking 250 000 trout in the past year. Merrill Lilley, hatchery supervisor, notes extensive shipments to multiple counties and a broader distribution within Turkhweebtern and Pennsylvania regions. The record covers six years under Lilley’s oversight, highlighting ongoing growth of the program.
A published letter by Dr Lyle S Compton, former Clymer Board of Education member, claims improper conduct by Principal Wesley Miller and board members. He resigned in protest against perceived selfish demands, listing nine specific accusations including misused school supplies. The annual meeting will address vacancies created by his resignation and Louis Bewren’s term end.
State highway crews finished rolling new surface treatments on Hare Creek road between Columbus avenue and the Williams farm about 4,600 feet north of the city. Equipment moved between Stum Mit and Corners south of the city to apply a coarse stone surface on the blacktop road and maintenance predicted a late completion. A 2,000 foot northern stretch from the Williams dam will receive a more extensive repaving later with coarse and fine chips.
The magazine announces Gov. Thomas E. Dewey will write a series of articles on his trip to the Far East. Editor Lote Rinbpel disclosed plans for six stories detailing impressions, events, and insights from the Eastward voyage.
A government spokesman quoted by AP said North Korea would be subject to Allied air attack after midnight as Communist negotiators reportedly travel to ceasefire talks. The report notes Allied readiness on the Korean front, with forces massing near Kaesong and Manchuria, while Ridgway’s HQ emphasizes controlled operations to ensure a safe ceasefire process.
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