19 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1952
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes show Corry authorities directing street and sewer work, curb cleaning and waste removal. The text references a December or Decemberish timeframe and a city clerk, mayor, and costs for property owners related to paving and refuse handling.
Sweden moved to heighten defenses in response to the shooting down of a Swedish plane by Soviet fighters. The government ordered higher alert and warned its air force to return fire if attacked. Denmark urged pilots to retreat if faced with aggression.
Pittsburgh 43 year old Millard Wright who underwent a frontal lobotomy in 1940s to curb theft urges is jailed again after detectives link him to a jewelry store burglary string. Regis Splane, 44, is charged after pawn shop check traced a watch to Wright. Wright was paroled in 1949 after about two years served for burglary.
The United States pledges a substantial rise in arms shipments to Indochina to double the number of Viet Namese fighting Communist forces. The decision, made after three days of talks among American officials and French authorities, indicates Washington will bear about 40 percent of future costs in the six year struggle.
A compromise measure to strengthen the Marine Corps clears House and Senate review. It sets a maximum of 400 000 enlisted and officers, erases a minimum, and makes the commandant a permanent JCS member. The plan also forms three combat divisions and three air wings.
The Republic of Korea secretly tried 14 men on charges of conspiring with Reds to overthrow the United Nations aligned government. Seven defendants are identified as National Assemblymen opponents of President Syngman Rhee. Trial seen as closed for security and family protection reasons with observers limited to 12 foreign officials.
Grove City College disclosed today the reinstatement of 20 Pan Sophic Fraternity members expelled May 26 after a beer drinking trip to a Cleveland baseball game. Make-up exams for the spring term allow graduation for seniors who would have received diplomas in June. A few others enrolled in summer school to complete required work.
Corry Memorial Hospital reports 1954 operating costs at $146,922 rising to $212,445 for the past year with a $66,000 jump in building heating. Directors elect new board members and approve a $5,000 deficit, aiming to hold room rates. 2,701 patients served and 1,058 total surgeries performed.
The Automobue Club of Pittsburgh urges Pennsylvania counties to stop illegal court costs in minor traffic cases. Attorney Samel S Scott says magistrates and justices impose excess fees beyond the state law cap of 350. A new 38 maximum isn’t in effect until September 1. The club advises motorists to pay only the legal amount. Also, George J Anthony of Strausstown was rejected as president of the Pennsylvania Poultry Federation.
President Truman said he is weighing invoking the Taft Hartley Act over the steel labor dispute. He indicated that 50,000 striking United Steelworkers might heed a court order to return to work, while stressing the decision would not be driven by Senate or House actions.
Three Truman reorganization proposals to end congressional confirmation of city postmasters U S marshals and customs collectors failed in the Senate by a 56 to 29 vote amid union opposition and support from the Hoover Report Citizens Committee. President Truman said the Senate should have allowed the plans to go through.
Washington report notes the cost of living index climbed toward January highs with food and housing costs rising about 0.5 percent in May. Wage adjustments for three month cycles affect about 1.25 million workers, with textile and oil sectors adding 200000. clothing and fuel costs fluctuated while whisky and wine price ceilings were suspended nationally. The recent index was 108.5 for the month ending April 18.
The Ray plant announces a non contributory hospital and health plan with Blue Cross and Blue Shield covering about 800 employees and dependents. The company pays all premiums and the Wage Stabilization Board approves the plan plus a $3 000 policy for total and permanent disability and group accident and earthquake insurance for all employees.
Statewide push for a more comprehensive child welfare code in Pennsylvania outlines proposed changes to 1953 adoption law and wage and classification reforms. Delegates from welfare groups and unions discussed next steps at a conference in Harrisburg aiming to present a new basic adoption framework to the General Assembly.
The United Steelworkers ask for state and county welfare help as 650000 steelworkers and over 10000 others face job losses in Alabama and surrounding areas. Ford Motor Company begins a four day workweek to curb shutdowns while unions seek broader relief through the welfare setup. Local 18887 AFL Federal Labor Union at Midvale Company signals union advance in Philadelphia.
A party of Garry anglers observed a grim scene on Trinity Sunday when a boat capsized five miles off Shade’s near Corry Lake Erie. Stephan Evan, Theresa Evan 25, and Trent Balkovie 25 drowned. Evan’s body was recovered first with coroner orders to remove it, while two other bodies had been recovered earlier.
President states the United States will cooperate with Canada on the St. Lawrence Seaway despite Senate vote against direct U S participation. He aims to advance ocean-going vessel access via the Great Lakes route, while Canada intends to proceed independently if Washington stays out. The Senate had rejected 0, 5, 10 participation by 43-40.
Residents report a rabid fox found dead in the 3rd Ward near a residential area. Police say officers investigated the scene and no immediate danger to the public was found, with no further details released.
Allied and US forces claim success in East Korea as Shooting Stars strike Reds near positions west of Ghorwon and along the Choxwox Kumsang sectors. Reports say about 260 Allied troops and 750 enemy fighters were involved with air strikes and ground assault, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Harrisburg PA Republicans plan a unity dinner tonight with 1300 expected guests. Speakers include Dwight D. Eisenhower and Sen Robert A. Taft supporters. Gov John David Lodge hosts, Wilbert Wear chairs. John S. Fine to speak.
Max Conrad landed on Stornoway in the Hebrides completing his goodwill flight from Keflavik to Europe. He flew a Piper Pacer carrying invitations to Scandinavian mayors for the Minneapolis Aquatennial set for July 1807.
Washington reports the federal deficit may be just over five billion dollars for the year as spending remains high and tax revenues fall short. Officials cite military deliveries and slower defense spending as factors, with possible reductions in outlays still leaving a gap above expectations.
United Nations Security Council faces a heated exchange as the United States rejects a Soviet proposal calling for a Geneva Protocol style ban on bacteriological weapons by all nations. Soviet delegate Jacob A Malik presents the resolution in a cautious, conciliatory tone amid calls for restraint.
A Newark airport fact finding panel proposed diverting 4 percent of air traffic to nearby facilities as the only practical method to keep Newark functioning within community interests. The report, adopted after a late session, ties reopening to economic well being for Northern Jersey and the New York metropolitan area.
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