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Fragmentary note mentions locations and items in a jumble. Readable pieces reference a city and possible initials. Limited context prevents clear event or subject identification.
19 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary note mentions locations and items in a jumble. Readable pieces reference a city and possible initials. Limited context prevents clear event or subject identification.
A fragmentary notice indicates bids were accepted at five percent on Abbey Streets project with May bid close and a meeting to review proposals. Details are incomplete, but the local bidding process proceeded and bids were opened in connection with Abbey Streets works.
Partial OCR text shows a municipal bonds and bids notice with scattered fragments. It mentions city, County, penalties, approvals, payments, checks, and a bid event with references to firms or offices, but the readable portion is highly garbled and lacks clear facts like dates or names.
Washington dispatch reports House members, driven by partisan strain, move toward final voting on a broad wage, price, rent, and rationing controls bill. Amendments seek price ceilings tied to profits and meat processor margins, while supporters warn such changes would raise living costs and hit consumers.
Mobilization Chief Charles E. Wilson told the AFL Retail Clerks Association that the Hoos disaster shows the need for a strong controls law as Congress faces massive wartime demands. He warned recovery will be long and costly as materials shift from defense to flood repairs.
Senate investigators report rampant housing abuse near Camp Breckenridge Camp Rucker and Fort Leonard Wood. Servicemen and families endure sky high rents amid filth and squalor as civilians profit from housing while service members sacrifice civilian comforts.
About 500 female government workers stormed the House of Commons in London demanding pay equality with male colleagues. Police sealed the doors, sent for reinforcements, and the women were allowed limited view of the chamber. After about 90 minutes they left, saying they would return next Wednesday.
A survey shows CMP plans may keep defense orders supplied but consumer goods production will suffer. Steel allotments depend on defense needs, with some plants delaying vacations to protect output. Ajax Works faces delays on buyout components while CMP distribution aims to ease shortages later this year.
Early morning storm brings cooler air and heavy rain of 32 of 10 inch rainfall in regions north of Findley Lake. Lightning damaged the Darling home at 616 Spring Street with four windows blown out and radio aerial wiring destroyed. Power outages linger as crews repair line breaks along Cutring Findley Lake road. In Erie district storms caused 18 fires in three hours and knocked out power lines while Penns Electric reports transformer damage on Stio ta Street. Insurance covers the Darling family loss.
Four men die or are injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 8 in Richland township. The priests Rev. Lawrence O Connell and Rev. John A Burns are among the victims along with Joseph Myers and Bernard Burns. All injured were taken to Mercy Hospital with multiple injuries.
Harrisburg July 19 The chairman of the Senate agriculture committee said there is little hope for passage of a bill regulating the sale of yellow oleomargarine this session Senator George B Scarlett Chester said he would not say the legislation is dead but suggested further study on the issue He noted potential timing and cited previous killed bills while a new group has appeared before the committee for weeks Washington July 19 Richard Smith Jr 27 of Hopewell Township drowned yesterday after stepping into a deep water in an abandoned strip mine hole near his home
United Nations and Communist delegates held a seventh session in Whaesong with no progress on foreign troop withdrawal. NAM Nam Ti of the Red delegation pressed for a plan. Joy of the UN delegation signaled tentative positions while talks continued into the noon recess. General Ridgway returned to Korea after visiting Tokyo, with no further announcements.
Flood fears rise as the Mississippi overruns the Missouri valley flagging widespread damage. The Weather Bureau warns of the crest possibly topping prior records while St Louis and Jefferson City brace for heavy inundation and power and transportation disruptions. Evacuations and levee repairs race to prevent catastrophe.
New York July 1 Babe Ruth left an estate of 860000 with final figures approved by estate tax appraiser Samuel E Lepler. Ruth died three years ago at 53 from cancer leaving his widow Clara Mae Ruth life interest in a 179611 trust for land after other bequests. widow also received 5000.
Corny Memorial Hospital directors met to approve committee appointments by President M M Nast and by laws revisions. Edgar Alexanders report showed 38 births 5 deaths, 83 minor operations, 18 major surgeries. total patients 260 May to 252 June with average daily census 38. Extends thanks to Paul Weisers for truck donation during moving and prior weeks. Directors present included Brundage Winston Hawsing Hilltowom Holden Ott Pain Rainesalo Sil Young.
State and federal authorities sought today to locate the origin of a series of threatening post cards mailed to all 50 state senators. The cards condemned in harsh language the Senate judiciary general committee’s action in killing the administration employment practices bill, and were deemed reserved and distrusted yesterday.
Boston contractor Joseph Bennett testified at the opening of a public inquiry into a professional confidence man. He said he paid $22,765 to a Washington agent for government contracts that never materialized. Father Maxim Markin of the Greek Catholic Church testified about paying $150,000 to Mason, a convicted con man, for possible lease bargains on government buildings to aid church needs.
New York July 19 Rita May Agrees to Reconcile with Moslem Prince Nimine Al Fehon as possible. Lawyer Bartley Crum says talks hinge on resolving issues. no commitment yet.
AP report from Washington notes President Truman signaled a shift in U S policy toward Spain, indicating a potential defense cooperation base in the country. The briefing cited preliminary talks with Madrid, naval and military officials, and remarks by Adlai Stevenson era figures. The overall aim remains unclear as Korea talks and Atlantic alliance considerations unfold.
Western Asphalt Paving Co. began work today on a new parking area in front of Corry Memorial Hospital. The project includes a 28 foot wide public lot on the east side of the circular drive and blacktop for the doctors area and entrance approach. The work follows years of visitor parking issues since the hospital opened four months ago and is expected to end in February.
Washington July 19 Senator Morse R Ore assails GOP chieftains over Senate voting patterns and party leadership as he criticizes Taft Wherry Millicity and other leaders for alleged influence on the Republican caucus. The report notes Morse’s claim of voting with the majority about 45 percent of the current session amid partisan tensions. In Washington Pa a separate item reports a 7 year old Pan Chilo killed by a car during a Cobebure street incident.
Lawrence Berliner offered a reward for return of items stolen from his property on East Pleasant Street. He urged those responsible to return the belongings and noted 26 prosecutions forthcoming. Meanwhile a strike at Berwick plant affecting about 4,000 United Steelworkers members disrupted production.
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