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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1952
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal prints a regional notice page featuring classified ads and an editorial-style segment on national politics. It discusses labor laws, anti subversive legislation, and critiques of Nixon era policies, citing Hartley and McCarran acts with references to bipartisan policy and foreign defense.
Sen Richard Nixon, Republican candidate for Vice President, is profiled as a strong California campaigner. The piece traces his 1950 Senate win over Helen Gahagan Douglas by over 66000 votes, his appointment to fill Bett’s term, his House service from California’s 19th district, and his voting record on foreign and domestic issues including the Marshall Plan, aid to Europe, and foreign arms programs.
State Police investigate a theft at Forest County Applesince store in Tionesta. About 1400 dollars worth of firearms were taken including two revolvers and 15 rifles. Store owner Robert Pickens was away in Bullsma last night. Lost items and exact number remain uncertain pending inventory as manager Arthur Sager found the rear door open yesterday morning. Police seek tips on any suspects or sale attempts.
Rumors of Ernst A. Williams, superintendent of streets, becoming police chief gain traction as Civil Service Commission schedules another exam for July 29. Also reports of Capt. W. S. Houghton injured in a horse fall, a 78 year old woman injured, and locals urged to keep lots tidy amid overgrown vacant plots. Dr. A. E. Smith to consult specialists in Philadelphia for health reasons.
Gunnison Homes Inc a subsidiary of United States Steel Corp signs a contract with the CIO United Furniture Workers granting wage increases from 1 percent to 25 cents per hour. The agreement also calls for voluntary union membership a group mediation and added insurance benefits.
A reader can earn ratings from Poor to Genius based on 19 questions. It invites checking the Classified Page for answers. Questions reference historical conventions, figures, and geography with a playful scoring system.
ERIN State Police in West Springfield arrest a 25 year old Girard man on charges of car theft and investigate a possible auto theft ring. Milford L. Henry of Girard is jailed after officers seized two stolen cars from his home. One vehicle belonged to Myers Motor Sales in Meadville. the other was stolen from Meadville. Henry pleaded guilty before Het.
Harrisburg The Public Utility Commission schedules August 5 for the next hearing into Ure Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania’s 24.5 million dollar annual rate boost. The ticket price was ordered held until September 7 amid a PUC investigation. Residential rates would rise about 50 cents monthly and a nickel pay station call could cost a dime.
Old Oliver North, justice of the peace in North Girard, is charged with auto theft and held without bond as authorities pursue the case.
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