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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
3
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Ralph Zook of Sloan and Bok Co Bradford urges a price increase from 75 1 to 90 per barrel to spur crude output in Pennsylvania Grade oil. He argues price alone won t revive production and cites wartime demand and tax policy as constraints while warning of a potential 10 m barrel daily decline by 1948 if trends aren t reversed.
Ground work plans disclosed by the Department of Public Instruction outline initial distribution of 24.3 million dollars in cost of living increases for Pennsylvania teachers. Bonus payments begin as terms open next fall with districts reimbursed by the Commonwealth before July 1944. Reports will inform November data for allocating the salary boosts, with nine month payments yielding one ninth of each teacher’s share monthly. The 1948 Legislature approved and Governor Martin signed the bill granting raises of 200 to 500 dollars for 1943-44 and 1944-45, higher boosts for lower income teachers.
Grib June 25 Rumblings of a volatile dispute between Erie OPA and Girard board officials grow. Residents and supporters of H C Herbolsheimer Girard real estate dealer and former board member plan a mass protest at Fairview firehouse 8 p m. Herbolsheimer submitted his resignation to OPA director Charles H Leslie after alleged open resentment of OPA interference with ration handling. The resignation awaits approval and board members may reject it as an open protest against OPA methods.
The report notes price rises to 106 for food 116 and metals 103 as petroleum regulation under wartime Petroleum Administrator Harold J Tekes is proposed. A wildcatting program aims for 100 plus wells annually, funded by participating producers and refiners.
June 25 Banc M Porter Camp United Spanish American War Veterans joined local groups acquiring summer club property near the city. They bought about eight acres from the Martin late Lindbeck estate at Pavanna, a famed Chautauqua Lake showplace. The tract includes no substantial brick structure but features woodland for outings and a former Martin carriage house site.
Lewis A. Miller, son of Chautauqua Institution founder Lewis Miller and brother of Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, died at his Glen Town home in California. News reached Jamestown via Mrs. Edison, conveyed to Dr. Arthur B. Bestor, with local friends Roy Johnson and others noting his frequent visits and support of the Chautauqua Lake foundation.
Second Lieutenant Charles Audley Johnson is reported missing in action over Europe while serving as a bombardier on a Flying Fortress. He left for training in 1942 after graduating from Warren High School and attended Penn State before enlistment. The War Department notified his parents that he has been missing since June 19.
John W. Holmes of Suniel formerly with the American Locomotive Company left a substantial estate with personal property valued at $5,000 and up and real property of similar amount. After several special bequests, the residue was left to nieces and nephews as trust funds. On their deaths the principal goes to Crippled Children's Hospitals operated by the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.
Dr. W. H. Bush Cameron County coroner said a rooster's spur penetrated two and a half year old Robert Priest's skull near Emporium causing a fatal brain injury. The incident occurred in the yard of Priest's home in Clear Creek Valley.
The FDA has been kept informed of all developments as the agency monitors progress in the cited area. Officials say that ongoing updates ensure timely guidance and oversight.
Spartansburg firemen near term officers as the Free Friendly Neighbor Club held a Thursday gathering at Mrs. Clayton Patchen’s home. Attendees included Mrs. Anna Shreve and Mrs. Hopkins. noon meat loaf dinner followed by contests won by Mrs. Sherlock, Mrs. Jackman, Mrs. Nichols, and Mrs. Obert. Regular meetings set for the Friendly Neighbor Club and Sparta Grange with tributes to deceased members and a hospital transfer noted for Connie Snapp.
Members Kenneth W. Thompson and Mrs Nelle Vievra are to attend the Harrisburg gathering called by State Chairman Duvie Lawrence to select a candidate for the Superior Court judge post ahead of the fall primary and general elections.
Zelgler 28, son of Michael and Mrs Zelgler of RD 7, near Wattsburg, bailed from a Flying Fortress after it was hit on a Ruhr raid. He landed on an uninflated raft, then in a dinghy with survivors, escaping with minor injuries and being taken to a friendly shore in England. His wife and parents await his return.
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