02 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1951
Page
1
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A fierce wind, lightning, and rain lashed the Corry area early today. Uprooted trees, shattered windows, and damaged utilities spanned Corry, Elgin, Syringreek, Lottsville, and nearby towns as homes and barns suffered extensive damage. Dozens of customers reported outages. Pennsylvanian Electric and telephone crews worked to restore service.
Washington dispatch reports split views within the Wage Board on raising the wage hike ceiling. Some members favor a 1 to 2 percent raise tied to productivity and living cost metrics, while others push for a larger, single increase. Officials plan another meeting to discuss the 1 percent proposal amid debates on impact to auto workers and overall productivity.
Tehran reports Premier Mohamad Mohsadegh read the text of a Truman letter urging negotiations amid Iran oil tensions with Britain. The message signals U S concern while Iran contemplates oil nationalization and possible Soviet influence. British role and Abadan refinery control loom large as Monday’s takeover deadline nears. Also, James Stanley, 87, died in a truck crash near Punxsutawney, Pa, with two injured.
A hotel fire in Freehold New Jersey killed two men and injured several others. The dead were identified as Herb Kari Tog and a service member stationed at Fort Monmouth. The blaze occurred in a five by six story frame building across from the Monmouth courthouse and was confined to the top floor. Damages were not yet estimated and the cause remained undetermined.
A hearing on new Pennsylvania Telephone Charge rates will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Erie county courthouse. The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission announced the session. The rates aim to raise about 1.3 million dollars annually. The case involved an injunction request that was not granted, though a pause was agreed upon pending hearings. If rates drop after the hearing, credits or refunds may be retroactive to May 1. John Foster Dulles departs for Britain to discuss the panenemy peace treaty.
Ninety three high school seniors will graduate at Corry area ceremony Wednesday evening ending 12 years of public school. Dr. William F. Orr of Pittsburgh Seminary will deliver the address “Crucial Times For These Times” with the program including student and choir performances, valedictorian, soprano solo, and diplomas presented by Supt Lawrence Douglas and the Board of Education.
Members from Whyne Concord Spring Creek Columbus towships Elginborough and Corry district to meet June 12 at Junie High library to decide participation in a school jointure project amid factions pushing opposition in Wayne and Spring Creek. Supt Douglas says a smaller board coalition may suffice to carry the plan.
The plan creates the Robert Smith Foundation to aid Pennsylvania amputees. Middlebury veteran, Korea’s first quadruple amputee, will start the fund earned from public gifts. Pennsylvania Legion reports over 24,000 dollars raised for Smith with 26,000 more at Walter Reed.
Babson Park mass June 3 It is argued that a future war may threaten U S economic security and that real security cannot come from force or moving to distant cities. The piece notes cold war prospects into fall and questions large scale weapons and military buildup as a solution.
Wallace, held on a kidnapping charge involving his two grandchildren Judith Wallace and Eileen Wallace, posted a $1,000 bond after contacting Oil City police. The case stems from their removal from the McKenna home during a Philadelphia visit. Parents Dr. and Mrs. James Wallace were killed in an April airplane crash. the children likely remain with the Welline home pending legal action.
A rail wreck at Centerville yesterday saw 18 cars involved as five additional wrecked cars and steel hoppers were moved to clear the line. Loads included paper gear castings towels and wallboard. Cleanup will extend into next Wednesday as salvage teams work. Also, author John Erakine died in New York at Park Avenue home, age 70. He wrote 45 books, latest titled Verus the Lovely Goddess, 1949.
School officials faced a mishap when graduation caps and gowns for seniors were misdirected and found in a baggage room. Lynn Rive, supervisor, rushed to New York to retrieve them and returned by 4 p.m. for the ceremony.
Secretary of State Acheson testified he is under direction from President Truman not to repeat what was said at White House meetings about General MacArthur's ouster. He refused to disclose specifics of discussions but would answer questions about his views on MacArthur’s relief. Bradley also refused to testify on White House talks, citing confidentiality.
A C of C official from the Northeast district will address a dinner meeting arranged by the local Chamber of Commerce at the Hotel Corry next Thursday at 7:15 PM. MS Weller, a longtime resident, plans to attend with a delegation from Warren. The event is open to all interested, with reservations through the local chamber office.
A baccalaureate service is scheduled for tomorrow with the sermon titled A Simple Funeral. Rev Francis Whiteman delivers scripture from Matthew and Rev Paul F Bavier hosts the service with the Girls Chorus and a processional march. Citizens. attendees include Janine Johnston Hyma and Rev Harry Shay Bowman.
A May report tallies 113 motorists arrested for traffic violations. Investigations include a severe criminal case and 11 other probes by state departments. At least 26 routine patrols covered 12,221 miles of highways. 268 requests for additional patrols were logged in Creston and nearby areas.
Lt Gen James A Van Fleet said the U S Eighth Army would continue to halt Communist aggression in Korea while pursuing red forces. He noted two possible reasons for his statement, described Chinese and North Korean threats, and reported heavy Allied air and ground actions around the triangle of Chinwon to Kumhwa areas as UN forces reach front lines near 12 miles from a western triangle end.
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