19 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1951
Page
1
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Washington The House Banking Committee votes to extend meat price controls and curb price reductions for beef amid ongoing tension between producers and packers. Senator Tutt proposes a five month extension and delay final decisions until December, while both chambers push for half measures and broader wage price power.
A confessional committee presses on with an investigation into GT training schools in the Philadelphia area amid allegations of improper payments and withdrawals of approvals. Testimony before the committee cites AVA employees and students at a Philadelphia meat company school, with infractions including padding tuition and attendance figures.
The Warren Zoning Board schedules a public hearing in the Municipal Building at 7:30 p.m. to consider the application by Emblem C Py of Warren to erect a new filling station at the northwest corner of Columbus Avenue and North Center Street. The firm notes permits expired and discusses prior council actions and objections from homeowners.
Nine hundred AFL pilots of United Air Lines West strike nationwide for higher pay and better working conditions. Pickets set at New York Chicago Newark Denver Salt Lake City Los Angeles San Francisco Portland and Seattle as talks resume to avert further action.
Washington reports Sgt George D Abby awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for shielding comrades from enemy fire while evacuating wounded under a Communist cordon. Abby served with the Libby Army engineering unit in Qasov Me.
City Council approves controlled traffic signal at North Center Street and East Bond Street to protect children traveling to the junior high. The plan sets operating hours from 9:16 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays, with no travel on weekends or holidays. The council also orders a traffic survey for one way streets and endorses paving projects, curb repairs, and garage placement rules. ongoing legal matters and leases are delegated to officials.
The U S Navy tested the Winnt ZPN type airship, 824 feet long with 875 000 cubic feet of helium, designed to run about 75 knots but valued for stable sea hover at low speeds. Goodyear Aircraft Corp. built the craft over two years for submarine chase work.
The Army will accelerate releasing chosen reservists ahead of schedule. Secretary Paew announced a faster process, prioritizing World War II veterans and those with other prior service, with a stated plan to release many by December instead of September.
Consiyuerion work is schvouled to Hel janeer way within the next month on an 18 by 8 foot brick adklition to the Pennsylvanis Pele phon Corporation's office and ex change on East Park Place, Dor Carnahan, Evie district of the utility. The project will cost between $35,000 and $40,000. The addition will be two stories, conform to current architecture, and be completed by fall with new lines available next year.
A Department of Defense telegram to Mrs Rose DeSeulis of Flint avenue reports Cpl Lewis White of the U S Marine Corps wounded in Korea on June 10. White, a three year veteran recalled to active duty last October, has been in Korea since January.
Prague reports say Czech foreign minister informed the U S embassy that Associated Press reporter William Oates will be tried within days. Oates, 27, was arrested April 23 on charges of hostile activities against the Czechoslovak government. Yokl, the Czech foreign minister, told Ambassador Briggs of forthcoming trial.
Admiral Badger told a Senate committee he supports targeting North Korean bases and supply routes in Manchuria and Chinese areas south of Manchuria as part of a limited war strategy. He urged UN action with naval blockade consideration and stressed maintaining allied unity to deter Soviet aggression.
Detroit ends the 89 day street car and bus strike as 3 500 drivers return to work following union leaders acceptance of wage settlement terms. Arbitration was cited and Michigan anti strike laws affecting public employees loomed over the dispute.
John T. Dempsey a longtime resident of Glry died suddenly at age 72 at his Mead Avenue home. He served as Deputy U.S. Marshal and federal official, with ties to St. Thomas Church and Knights of Columbus. Survived by sisters Mary and Beatrice Dempsey, service at St. Therimus and burial in St. Thomas Cemetery. Reverend Jerome F. OHard of Cleveland to preside.
President Truman signed a law initiating universal military training and reforming the draft. The act lowers the induction age to 18 and 18½ for service, requires 24 months of service, and extends the draft through July 1, 1984. It also allows induction of eligible men with dependents and relaxes some entry standards. Secretary Marshall called it a historic step to balance military strength with economic security amid global tensions.
Britain will restrict shipments to and from China and Hong Kong next Tuesday under new controls. The measure targets dual use and military sensitive goods and aims to prevent re export to China while preserving limited trade with other nations.
The FTC announced a tentative settlement banning price fixing on thousands of steel products and ending anti competitive complaints against major steel producers. The order covers pricing and related charges for a wide range of steel goods, affecting about 85 percent of the industry, with several large companies including US Steel Corp named among those involved.
In New York on June 19, American shippers and CIO seamen brace for a prolonged maritime tieup that has left many vessels idle. West coast talks aimed at settlement were described as hopeful by Federal Mediator Oman Hoskins in San Francisco, with CIO and union leaders signaling possible progress. Mediators planned further meetings as both sides stood firm on their positions.
American pilots beat Russian type planes in a three day jet clash over northwestern Korea near Manchuria. UN forces press a three pronged advance, breaking deep into enemy lines as Reds retreat under air and artillery pressure.
France’s center parties retained a plurality in the new National Assembly after Sunday elections, winning 388 of 608 seats. De Gaulle’s extreme right and the Communists loom as stronger opposition, with center coalition to total about 215 seats and Africa and colonies voting irregularly.
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