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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1951

Page

3

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Public Vote On Taxes Unlikely

Harrisburg July 31 Associated Press Little note was held out for a move to determine voter sentiment on a state income tax or a general sales tax. Lawmakers in both houses doubted passage in present form. Reps Tall and Gibson supported a one cent sales tax versus a one half percent income tax. Senate caucus offered no guidance as taxes were not discussed. Early southwest prices note mules sold for $30, three times a horse’s price.

Associated Press Pennsylvania Senate Gop Sen. James Berger

Public hearing on loyalty oath bill in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg reports a public hearing will be held next week on a contested loyalty oath bill. The measure, already passed by the Senate, would require oaths from all public employees including teachers and elected officials and could lead to perjury prosecutions for false statements.

Harrisburg Ivan Senate Pennsylvania John

Labor groups lose fight on compensation

Harrisburg July 31 The state AFL and CIO drew up amendments to administration proposals revising unemployment benefits and workmen’s compensation. The GOP House committee approved increases in weekly unemployment payments from 25 to 28 dollars and from 8 to 10 for minimums. Companion measures would raise injured worker benefits from 25 to 30 dollars weekly and from 12.50 to 20. AFL CIO oppose, saying gains are too small and object to rollback of employer contributions from 16 percent to 0.5 percent, reducing the fund by about 130 million.

Associated Press Harrisburg AFL C10 Iabor House Workmen's Compensation Committee CIO

PUC Blocks Railroads Rafe Hire By Seven Railroads

The Public Utility Commission suspended for six months an increase in commuter fares filed by seven Pennsylvania railroads. The commission will hear the reasonableness of the raise, with first hearing date to be set later. The seven lines include Pennsylvania, Reading, B and O, Pittsburgh and Lake Erie, Lehigh Valley, Central of Pennsylvania, and Erie railroads, effective August 10.

Y Amociates Harrisburg Public Ability Commission Pennsylvania Reading Baltimore and Ohio Pittsburgh Lake Erie Lehigh Valley Central of Pennsylvania Erie

Ben-Gurion Leading Israel Election With Early Returns

Tel Aviv July 31. Partial results from 987 of 1500 polling places show Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion's Mapai leading with 28.63 percent. Conservative General Zionists are second at 17.76 percent. Communists 3.32 percent. left-wing pro-Russian Mapam 11.85 percent.

Rres Tel Aviv Israel David Ben-Gurion Mapal Habor General Zionists Maam

Sues For 20000 In Erie Drowning Incident

ERIE July 31 A complaint charging the city of Erie with wanton negligence in the death of nine year old Sally Elizabeth Brace at the West 26th street reservoir June 27 seeks 20000 in damages. Attorney Edward E Petrillo filed for the mother Mrs Lucille DiSarro of Erie. Atty Lindley R McClelland plans a similar action Tuesday for Joyce Marie Tirpak nine and eight year olds Joyce Marie and Sally Elizabeth died while retrieving tennis balls from the reservoir. The suit cites the city knew of the dangerous four foot high gate and a prolonged danger to children.

Erie

City negligence alleged in drowning case at reservoir

Attorneys claim municipal negligence since 1937 when the city took over the Water Department. They allege lack of safety signs and failed maintenance of fences around the reservoir, creating a danger for children and turning the site into a death trap.

Water Department Water Commissioners

Oil reserves rise in the United States in 1950

In 1950 U S oil reserves grew from 28.586 to 29.952 billion barrels, an increase of 1.360 billion barrels amid ongoing exploration and production. the year reflects a steady expansion of national petroleum stocks.

U. S

New Bill Seeks Church Tax Exemption and Local Levy Changes

A new bill pending in the Senate would exempt church property used for religious purposes or clergy living quarters from local taxes. The measure, introduced by Sens. Dent and Lane, also covers parsonages and rectories. A companion bill proposes per capita taxes on individuals and certain sales and occupancy uses, backed by Sen. Stevenson.

Harrissarg Senate John HB. Dent Westmoreland William J. Lane Washington George B.stevenson Clinton

B 26 Crashes Near Langley Base Killing Three Officers

An Air Force B-26 bomber crashed during a night intruder training mission near Langley Air Force Base Virginia. The crash left three officers dead, with names withheld until next of kin are notified, and rescue boats arriving about 20 minutes after impact in a marshy area northeast of Langley Field.

Langley Langley Air Force Base Elizabeth City County Langley Field Hent

Hogan to play in $50,000 open golf tournament

Chicago July 41 Promoter George S May announced U S Open champion Ben Hogan will compete in the $50,000 word golf tournament at Tam O Shanter Course from August 9 to 12.

Claims excise tax hire would add $50 on cars

A Washington automobile dealer told the Senate finance committee that excise tax boosts in the House tax plan would lift retail car prices by about $50. Karley Freed of Salt Lake City, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association public affairs committee, said the family car is the most taxed possession. He cited South Carolina as an example where total taxes on a $2,000 car could rise from $880 to $610 with the proposed increases.

Associated Pietie Washington Senate Unance Committee Karley C. Freed Sat Lake City Gane Bil Freed National Automobics Dealers Association South Carolina

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