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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1957
Page
4
The piece argues the 1957 budget surplus of 1.645 billion arose from inflation boosted revenues to 70.989 billion, while spending reached 69.344 billion. It notes defense overspending and questions fiscal policy, inflation, and potential tax cuts amid rising prices, urging restraint on spending.
Tax Collector G Francis Hagerty reports a one day extension for the two per cent county tax rebate due to Wednesday half-holiday. County commissioners approved the extension through tomorrow. City Hall stays open all day Wednesday while other offices close at noon from June 1 to September end.
Jamestown General Hospital Auxiliary reports over 5300 raised at the fourth annual fair held July 12 led by Mrs. George E. Higgins. Attendance exceeded 5,000 despite rain as funds will buy necessary hospital equipment. Mrs. Higgins credits steady year over year growth and public support for the success.
Shanghai reports indicate Japan’s latest advance halted with river casualties and widespread destruction near Tientsin. The text notes shattered university ruins, homeless women and children, battered towns, and a rout of Chinese forces, signaling another setback for China in the north.
Years ago July 31 1817 the Raymond Manufacturing Company moves to proceed with a large new addition to their plant after months of approval and prior delays. A $4000 damage report stems from a water sprinkler failure at K P L Furniture packing room flooding packed goods. Adoward Merry, longtime local dairy deliverer, disposed of his dairy yesterday.
Erie city officials delivered checks of 50000 each to Hamet and St Vincent s hospitals for the annual city contribution to their operation. Council approved bills including 5558.81 to Cemico Oil Co for dirt road oiling and 76 to Stephen Sutta Erection Co for incinerator repairs. An insurance payment of 425.31 was approved to Kenneth W Momeyer Co for water department coverage.
Warren General Hospital receives two expensive machines from the Warren Chapter of the American Heart Association, sponsored by the Warren Lions Club. Arthur Matceca, Dr. Larry Krespan, and Wendell Peterson present the devices, a defibrillator and a pacemaker, to aid heart patients.
Meadville chamber and city officials sent a brief to the Civil Aeronautics Board arguing for scheduled air service linking Meadville with New York State New England and the Midwest. They note Meadville as a major industrial and educational center not currently served by a scheduled airline and mention Mohawk Airlines’ plan to service Meadville via upper New York. Hearings on the northeastern area investigation are planned for early fall.
George W. Kratz, who started as an office boy and rose to vice president of finance at Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co, retires. He was received at the hospital by Dr. J. T. Valone and hospital administrator Joseph William Gon.
Senator Bricker pushes to curb presidential power over nuclear materials and U S participation in the International Atomic Energy Agency. The Bricker proposal would require Congress approval for any transfer of materials, with Joint Atomic Energy Committee drafting participating legislation. The USS Sh [Truncated to fit context]
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