20 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
1
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Premier Mossadegh orders full government authority over Anglo Iranian Oil Company assets. Iran pledges gradual takeover avoiding Abadan refinery disruption amid political pressure and international threats. Deputy Premier announces stance on nationalizing key oil interests and safeguarding critical facilities.
British Foreign Secretary Morrison told Parliament Britain would appeal to the Hague if needed while promising not to abandon the Anglo Iranian Oil Company's oil fields in southern Iran. Tehran talks failed, cabinet met in emergency session, and a vague communique indicated Iran may assume administration of the oil fields with a temporary board pending action by AIOC.
New York and East Coast operators held preliminary conferences ahead of a five day voyage across the Atlantic and Gulf ports. Eight ships were cleared for mailing to England and Northern Ireland under the National Shipping Authority agency of the Martitime Administration.
Officials say the Corry Memorial Blood Bank will double its annual quota from 40 000 pints to 80 000 pints for the coming year. The move, supported by 10 chapters in the Buffalo region, aims to boost civilian and military blood supplies while increasing operating expenses from 36 000 dollars to about 91 260 dollars.
Residents near Columbus avenue and North Center street back the Emblem Oil Co plan for a new modern filling station. About 20 locals signed petitions with no objections, and officials expect a zoning decision at next Monday’s meeting. The article notes similarities to a prior Atlantic Refining Co appeal and a large crowd anticipated.
Officials from Curry Walgris Concord Spring Creek and Columbie townships move toward a jointure of six districts to share secondary education funding. The completed draft aims for board approval next week with state aid implications and tuition-rate considerations for next year.
Chicago physician Dr. Philly Thorek addressed about 125 physicians and nurses at the Corry Memorial Hospital event. He emphasized jaundice reflects underlying causes, not a disease, and urged careful exams and labs for accurate diagnosis.
Two strikes involving about 900 men broke out in the Pittsburgh district yesterday. The AFL Hoffermakers at Duquesne Light Company quit their jobs amid a $30,000,000 power dispute. An AFL Union and management meeting was set at the H Robertson Co plant in Ambridge to address the clash.
Dr Slayton Bower confirms infectious hepatitis in dogs as a rising outbreak in the city. Symptoms include fever and fatigue with rapid decline. early treatment improves recovery chances, isolation remains the only control. Officials estimate at least a dozen dogs affected or dead this year, with many cases unreported.
Washington July 20 Defense Secretary Marshall urged Congress to approve a vast four point six trillion dollar military build-up to begin in the next fiscal year. He outlined urgent projects, with most of the secret spending for the Air Force, and asked hearings to push rapid authorization.
Ten jets were involved in air battles over northwest Korea for the fourth straight day. Ground fighting saw North Korean forces abandon Punchbowl Valley as UN forces tightened control of eastern Korea. The clash featured jets and propeller planes at high altitudes, with several aircraft reported destroyed or damaged.
Harrisburg June 20 1952 Republican senators unite against new taxes amid budget crisis. Sen. Montgomery Crowe says no new income tax. Sen. John Walker leads GOP in opposing income levy while exploring revenue options and possible special session. Governor Fine backs a realistic budget with no broad based tax. Speaker Sarg notes House not ready to consider tax changes.
U S orders seizure of about 100 million in scrip in Japan halting occupation force spending. New certificates to replace old ones will be issued to valid holders. black market trading collapses as soldiers and civilians turn in notes. Some markets, families, and youths had profited by reselling scrip before the deadline.
Harrisburg report on the budget fight over civil defense spending. Governor Fine backs 18.8 million for reserve stockpiling and administration, while Senate leader Walker opposes and proposes 2 million, arguing the higher amount is unnecessary.
Harrisburg June 20. Thirty five Pennsylvania communities with no traffic fatalities for three years or more were honored by the governor's highway safety advisory committee. Certificates of merit will be awarded to cities boroughs and townships for three or more years without fatalities. Names include Sweyersville Charleroi Sharpsville South Williamsport Bangor Schuylkill Haven Beaver Arnold Dickson City Donora Corry Huntingdon Lansdale Mt Lebanon New Cumberland Greenville Latrobe Lewisburg Denville Jersey Shara Linford Shamokin Sunbury Titusville Waynesburg.
Robert Rugar of Spartansty pleaded guilty to obtaining money by fraudulent pretense. He admitted writing seven checks totaling 289 dollars and was held for Erie county criminal court. No bond set. remanded to Erie county jail pending trial after arrest on a local merchant’s complaint. All seven checks passed in Corry.
Maj. Gen. Patrick J. Hurley, former ambassador to China, testifying before Senate committees, accuses the State Department of surrendering World War II principles and blames policy shifts for damages in U S Allied relations. He cites MacArthur dismissal and vows to testify further on related topics.
Three inmates at Tah state prison held a guard at knife point during a tense night and fled to a new wing. Officers pursued and captured them after a four hour standoff that followed a prior mass disturbance in the facility.
The FBI arrested 21 Communist party leaders and members in a nationwide operation naming 16 in New York and four elsewhere as part of a bid to topple the U S government. Federal authorities detail convictions from 1949 and outline potential stays and sentences, with key figures including Eugene Dennis and others facing prison terms while awaiting court actions.
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