Ratification of New Agreement Due Late Today
Union approves modified union shop terms and a wage boost of 16 cents an hour. Industry secured a price rise exceeding five dollars per ton, as negotiators reach a revised contract provision.
25 Jul 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1952
Page
1
Union approves modified union shop terms and a wage boost of 16 cents an hour. Industry secured a price rise exceeding five dollars per ton, as negotiators reach a revised contract provision.
Washington AP reports the CIO Steelworkers strike ending with a White House deal after President Truman and Benjamin Fairless reached agreement on basic issues. Production to resume in days, with prices rising about $5.20 per ton for steel and $6.65 for high alloy steel.
The potato festival organizing committee at the Phoenix Hotel named sub committee heads for the September six and six event. Leaders include Marlin Keppel and M. B. Cobbett for bingo and concessions Stewart Long and Philip Zaleneck for rides Larry Hurst for queen ballots Frank Dodd Roy Swart and Oscar Langer for dinners P B Bonski for public address systems and Gerald Bensynle for queen contests. A school board access request to close Springstreet to auto traffic was approved for planning. The group meets next Thursday at the hotel. George Arthur Heroux, one of the FBI's ten most wanted criminals, was captured near Miami, FBI chief Hoover reported.
Steelworkers led by Murray and the CIO prepared to resume production after a historic strike. Officials in Washington approved a wage and benefit package, while picketing subsided into smiles at plants in East Chicago Birmingham and Gary. Analysts estimate the walkout cost billions. workers expected a return to pay soon, with some acknowledging the cost of victory.
Chicago CIO political action director Jack Kroll urged all CIO member delegates who are convention delegates to vote for Governor Adlai Stevenson of Illinois as the presidential nominee. He called for Stevenson on the first ballot or the next available ballot, saying the goal was to unify on Stevenson at the convention.
Tehran radio broadcast quotes Police Chief Haram Sheibani warning Iranians that outlawed Tudeh Communists have infiltrated nationalist groups. He urges members to purge such elements and expose their plans, saying national unity is needed to counter foreign and internal foes.
Dr. P B L Hate of Union City narrowly escaped injury when a hat fell over his eyes on East High Street. His car crashed into a parked vehicle causing about 9 700 in damage to both cars, while gasoline spilled and firefighters safeguarded a possible fire. Puerto Rico Becomes Free Commonwealth, 4 Years Since U S Troops Landed.
General Gabreski, top American ace, reports Communists field a improved version of Russia's MIG in Korea. He notes higher climb rate, sturdier handling, and powerful engine, while confirming his own MIG-11 combat record and current post at Norton AFB.
The Pennsylvania Prohibition Party gathers in Williamsport on July 28 to discuss the party’s candidates on the November ballot. The State Election Bureau notes minority party nominees did not file required loyalty oaths with petitions. Delegates and officers will discuss temperance work at the one day convention.
Harrisburg area draft board issues a new call for pre induction physical examinations. Two Corry youths are scheduled for tests on August 41. The board is currently calling men in the 21 year age group. Those leaving in August will board the eastbound Pennsylvania Railroad train at 6:55 p.m. to travel to the New Cumberland examining center.
With long steel strikes easing the paving project for the city this summer, work for the Corry paving plan appears set to proceed. Past weeks saw delays caused by a steel dispute as Allied Biyumens o, controlling by a large steel firm, prohibited its employees from working.
The 14 day steel strike ends as Ajax Tron Works cuts hours to four days this week and may extend next week. Other major steel users face dwindling stocks while Allied company from Buffalo expects rail shipments within one to two weeks. City officials await a firm date to begin Sark Brothers construction after preliminary work on centerstones and manhole covers.
A 13 day heat wave that boiled Cory residents into swelter ended yesterday. Cool air brought relief to the hot city and kept the thermometer from climbing higher than the 80s most days. Yesterday's high was 73 and the low 48 as noted by Weather Observer George Muilderick. Forecast calls for fair weather and milder temperatures tonight.
President Truman commuted Oscar Collazo sentence from death to life imprisonment in Blair House assassination attempt case. White House secretary Joseph Short announced the action late yesterday.
Confusion marked Pennsylvania Democrats as they faced a last minute seating decision at the Democratic National Convention. Delegation leaders, including Myers and Kefauver supporters, eyed a midnight caucus then delayed roll calls as negotiations shifted to a 35–5 outcome paving the way for a Florida vote.
Titusville resident Arthur Dowd, 4, died after being struck by a southbound auto on Route 8 near the Roadside Rest north of Hydetown. The driver, Thomas A. Farrel, emigrant from Crawford County, faced an accidental death verdict. Dowd, crossing the highway with Mr Gates after raspberry picking, suffered multiple injuries including a fractured skull and crushed chest. Skid marks indicated the car traveled about 98 feet before stopping. Dowd had lived in Titusville most of his life and was active in local organizations.
Eugene Peterson thirteen son of Mr and Mrs Rollo Peterson of Cory RD 4 was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital yesterday with a crushed left big toe. He was injured while driving a tractor when the vehicle broke and his foot was caught. Condition described as fair today.
Egypt's regime pledged sweeping reforms and began governing under Premier Aly Muner Pasha after a military coup. Gen Mohamed Naguib Bey arrested five police officers to curb unrest, while a non-party cabinet was sworn in amid ongoing political instability since January riots.
Harrisburg reports about 100 million dollars collected under the 147 local tax law with towns and schools earning roughly 92 million annually from income and per capita taxes. The law lets local authorities tax uncaptured items with specific exceptions and about 1,700 units have utilized it. Corry district levied one dollar per fraternal member and 2.74 percent on amusement tickets.
Erie residents Mary Barnett and family narrowly escaped a shooting when state troopers opened fire during a chase that ended with Hoy Sheppard and Melvin Cook captured after Sheppard fled from a Lake County jail escape. Police pursued from Glenwood Park Avenue to Bauer Road, firing as Sheppard hid in an outhouse. two children were inside the Burnett home nearby.
General Eisenhower tuned in to the Democratic National Convention from his Colorado Rockies vacation cabin near Denver. It was the first time the radio had been turned on for the convention, aides said.
Stevenson group driven by two victories over combined forces of Refouver and Harriman faces a tense convention battle for the presidential nominee at Chicago. Delegates from Virgin, Carolina, Louisiana and others hold 64 votes, with Kefauver, Stevenson, and Russell in the early balloting. The vote could shape a swing toward a more conservative campaign if Stevenson wins.
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