21 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered items such as wheel and plow mentions, gas and electric references, and various numbers. It reads like a jumble of ad like lines, prices, and product notes with minimal coherent context.
A pared-down economic controls bill cleared the House by 328 to 92 and moves to the Senate. It retains price and wage limits for a year, but strips many Truman administration provisions and delays farm subsidy actions. The measure faces a House-Senate conference to iron out differences and may still face opposition from both parties.
Fire department responded twice during a five hour period with minor damage in both incidents. One occurred near Lindsey Hollow road when a stove started a blaze. the stove was extinguished before firefighters arrived. A second incident at 12 30 p m involved a car owned by Luke Bt of Corry, where windows were broken and a torn seat cushion damaged.
Tax collections reached a record for the fiscal year ending June 30, with federal revenue totaling about $380.39 billion. Personal income taxes led receipts, while corporate taxes and miscellaneous revenues also posted gains. overall, the figures surpassed previous peaks and showed strong growth versus a decade earlier.
London July 21 Associated Press reports Britain froze the passports of a British atomic scientist and a Foreign Office official amid a security overhaul following the disappearance of two diplomats last May. The scientist, a university lecturer, was notified his passport is withdrawn and he was asked to surrender it. immigration authorities were to impound if he attempts to travel to Moscow. The Foreign Office official’s passport was withdrawn after inquiries. he surrendered it and it is now in Foreign Office possession. Both cases were described as separate and coincidental, not connected.
Construction starts on a large bank renovation by Wendell Augt Forge firm and Gruve Chiy Dun Depew. The plan includes removing a front step, interior rebuilds, new doors, soundproof ceilings, modern furniture, relocated posting machines, and better space for customers and banking operations.
Corry GLF Co op will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday August 1 at 8 30 p m in Corry Junior High School Roy Sivant of Corry is chairman and nominees will be elected to fill expiring terms for Harold Howard of Coury Swart. Other committee members include Roth Bailey Paul Labowski Webb McCray of Corry and Paul Trisket of Comambus. The session will include reports on local operations and past year activities Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served.
In the ninth inning Carol Herrick, 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hetrick of West Washington street, hit a ball beyond the first baseman and attempted a slide. Initially feared to have a fractured knee, she was taken to Hamet Hospital and then to Corry. by morning no fracture was found and she remained for observation.
Canadian Pacific Airlines passenger plane with three aboard disappeared over the Pacific after taking off from Vancouver heading to Anchorage Alaska. Officials reported no word by 7 am and indicated the Dakota D G4 may have gone down in Alaska Panhandle waters or land, with search efforts underway.
Dyckes quits the GOP city council race leaving incumbents Fehlman and Abbey as the main contenders for council posts. He cites duties as county property taxes official and time constraints as reasons, urging voters to back Fehlman and Abbey while his name remains on the ballot.
Joanne Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ivan Miller from Potato City, was nominated as the entry for the Potato Blossom Queen contest. Because she attends Blast on College in Georgia, Lawrence Airport operator Lawrance Thomas arranged a flight next Thursday to bring her in for the Friday judging, with a return by car the following weekend after the event.
Jordan faces a royal crisis after King Abdullah's assassination as power struggles unfold in Jerusalem and Amman. Britain and the United States seek to manage Arab-Israeli tensions while succession battles threaten stability in Transjordan and the broader Middle East. The crown prince Tallal's fragile position and Prince Naif's regent role add to regional uncertainty.
Orville Bemis was arraigned before Alderman Gobbett after a guilty plea and $400 bond. Police traced a second vehicle in a sideswipe incident at West Columbus and Mead, with a Grey Studebaker convertible fleeing the scene. A later arrest on North Center and Franklin left Bemis in jail for medical evaluation and further hearing. authorities note a prior arrest for the same charge on August 14, 1949.
Jackson July 21 A dozen Mississippians including Clarence Hood Frank Mize Curtis Rogers and Forrest Jackson face Federal grand jury indictments alleging conspiracy to sell Federal jobs in Mississippi Also charged are Roe… and perjury Special Assistant U S Attorney Beret Brookn announced the indictments The actions reference pro Truman faction figures and state Democratic committee leadership
Former members of Company A Pennsylvania National Guard to gather at Archie W. Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars for a three day reunion. Attendance expected between 80 and 120 veterans. Program includes registration Friday night and Sunday morning, business meeting Saturday afternoon, election of officers, site selection for next year, and a dance with a nine o clock buffet.
The Mississippi River crest is predicted to surge to a new high in St Louis, threatening the 107 year old record. The swollen Missouri flooded towns from Killows City toward the hard-hit area, pushing water into West Alton and surrounding neighborhoods as officials warn of widespread devastation and power and supply disruptions.
A nationwide materials firm woke to a labor action as 12 000 employees at the Aliquippa plant stage a walkout. A company official said idle time will span several weeks until a settlement restores production, affecting nearby operations and the steel output.
Roger Babson urges investing chiefly in stocks of merchandising companies. He cites his father’s advice to avoid dependence on one location or product and to become a middleman or shopkeeper. He favors independent stores or buying into food chain and department-store chains with diversification across states during hard times. Continued on Page Four.
News from Munsan, Korea, reports Korean cease-fire talks at Kaesong were recessed today to resume July 25. The United Nations and Allied representatives weighed the next steps, with speculation on military and political conditions shaping the stalled discussions.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a continued drop in wholesale prices for the seventh week ending June 27. The producer price index shows a decline from the prior period, with the overall index down 0.9 percent versus the previous month. Food prices remain a concern as the bureau notes ongoing volatility in the staple category.
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