30 Jul 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1951
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references a deposit, ward process, and official actions in Corry. It mentions dates in August and names such as Mrs and Secretariat, with unclear details on timing and parties involved. The text is too garbled to determine specific actions or outcomes.
A 90 year old Erie man was killed and three others injured when a Plymouth van left Route O near Ranges Corners and struck an abutment. Driver Stella Sheafa and others were treated for facial injuries, head wounds, and fractures. details list several serious injuries and conditions.
Five men were arrested in Sharon following a Saturday morning brawl at the Texas Lunch on West Ma le Street. The group faces hearings as warrants were issued for Edward Zewatsky and other suspects from Union City Walon City Centerville and Talon ily. Police report conflicting stories as investigations continue into the disturbance and unrelated drilling news from Sharon Steel Corp.
The second annual Box Gardenesta youth race occurs at West Pleasant forest hill at 4 20 P M featuring drivers aged 11 to 16. Winners receive a bicycle and other prizes from Thomas Motor Co with guardrail traffic minimalization planned. Participants include Richard Sorenson Thomas Cartwill Metin Blynt Don Hoffman Richard Hosler Walter Kornikou sis Larry Days Robert Mulgin and Richard Carruth.
Congress to act by tomorrow midnight on the compromise economic controls bill. President Truman expected to sign if possible, ending government controls over wages prices and rents. House leaders say passage before expiration is likely, with administration and Republican reactions reflecting caution and political tension.
Miss Dorothy A. Shields 43 a professor of postled science at Goucher College died of cancer at Maryland General Hospital after a recent illness. A native of Corry Pennsylvania she taught at the Pennsylvania College for Women and at Pitt before returning to Goucher in 1943. Burial will be in Corry with the family lot at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Washington. The Defense Production Administration approved a 126,097,500 defense expansion for tax benefits. The total projects now eligible for rapid five year depreciation for tax purposes reach 88,481,589,608.
Harrisburg reports indicate new proposals may help break a long deadlock over Gov. Fine's proposed state income tax. The assembly returns to work amid Republican splits and talks of earmarking tax revenue for education or veterans bonuses, with a decision possibly delayed until a special session.
Three year old Charles Labowski, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Labowski, is at Johns Hopkins for clinical tests to determine if surgery can correct a congenital heart ailment. Local fund raising, including a $700 drive, supported the trip from Corry R D 1. Family and relatives accompany the child for the procedure.
Britain will dispatch a cabinet mission led by Richard Stokes to Tehran to reopen nationalization talks over Anglo Iranian Oil properties. Averell Harriman reports optimism for resolving the Middle East oil crisis while the Abadan refinery faces a threatened closure due to storage limits.
In Allentown a 65 year old woman found $13 815 hidden inside an old ice box. Children Arthur Ross and Joyce Kling discovered the cash after accidentally opening the compartment. The money, wrapped in papers, was traced to a scratched address and deposited in Allentown National Bank after reward.
In Marshall Texas, housewives oppose compulsory social security tax collection. Warrants for personal property were issued but none have paid the first quarter penalty. Dallas attorney Bill Campbell Jr. reported revenue concerns and declined to comment on numbers involved.
Two youths found opened letters behind the Loveland Field playground and alerted parents. Postal officials say they cannot confirm money was taken though some checks were present. Police report a Saturday parcel through the utility office mail slot was left partially inside. A similar theft occurred in August 1950.
OPS aides 10 will hold a meeting at the Municipal Building at 3 20 p m to explain price regulations for service type establishments. Walter Bucsskai and James D Carlin will discuss filing posted rates and posted notices for auto repair barber shops real estate brokers hotels hospitals photo studios and more. Merchants in these categories are urged to attend the session to hear details and ask questions.
Five people were rescued after a boat capsized near an island in Findley Lake yesterday afternoon. Witnesses say two were children of Mr and Mrs Jacl Nayler of North East. Nearby rescuers towed the overturned craft to shore as the occupants swam to safety. The Nayler family was away on vacation at Shadyside.
Over an 18 hour period seven people were injured in crashes around Union City and nearby areas. The incidents included a two car crash near Route 6 and a highway spin near Spartansburg, with victims ranging from teens to adults and all injuries reported as non fatal pending further investigation.
The article reports that Duff and Fine deny a rift and claim amiable relations. It notes Time magazine alleged Fine shifted to a Grundy faction in the 1950 GOP primary and cites past alliances with national and state figures.
Cpl. Jolly McLean of Corry awarded the Bronze Star with "W" device by Maj. Gen. Sladen Bradley for heroism near Yuri, Korea on April 25. Despite intense enemy fire, he exposed himself to aid wounded comrades and ensured their evacuation, embodying courageous action with the Handquaiery and Headquarters Company.
Weather aided the annual Summer Picnic at St Sekerak's Grove where about seven members of the Volunteer fire fighting organization joined the Old Timers and Yollie Ons for bacon and eggs breakfast and a roast beef dinner. The afternoon featured a softball game and entertainment includes cards and horseshoes. In Washington the House Appropriations Committee approved an emergency measure to provide stopgap funding for federal agencies through September 30 with House passage expected today and Senate action tomorrow.
In Kaesong Allied and Red Korean negotiators bargained over three hours in sultry heat without progress toward a joint line. U N spokesman said Nam refused more than reiterating earlier positions as Admiral Joy urged further talks tomorrow.
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