28 Jun 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1952
Page
1
Partial OCR fragment shows a real estate contact issue involving Watts Realtors. The readable portion mentions Watts and a contact relation, but details are missing. The item appears to be a brief notice or advertisement fragment without clear outcome or dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a reference to Charles at the Baldwin entity with a date or code June 7. No clear event, outcome, or context is readable beyond these fragments.
Fragmentary notice lists an auctioneer offering room furnishings and tools. Partial names hint at a sale event with items including furniture and hardware. Local real estate or estate sale terms appear, but several details are unreadable.
Partial OCR fragment references a February event and a property case in court. Incomplete names and actions limit clarity, but suggests an aid or relief matter involving a person and a property dispute with court involvement.
The CIO United Steelworkers signed an interim contract for about 10,500 Pittsburgh Steel Co. workers retroactive to April 1, boosting pay by 12 cents hourly. The pact, negotiated by John Murray and tied to the Wage Stabilization Board plan, envisions a modified union shop and sets six paid holidays, extended vacations, and shift differentials. Production resumes immediately at Monessen, Allenport, Worcester, and Akron plants as terms may adjust in a later industry-wide contract.
Corry residents face a 5 per cent penalty four months after tax notices are issued. Monday is the last day to pay 1954 city property and per capita taxes without the penalty. The treasurer’s office will remain open until 1 p.m. Monday to accept late payments.
Six districts Corry Elgin Spring Creek Columbus and Wayne Townships debate joining a regional jointure that would add grades five through ten and trigger additional state aid. Officials say immediate state approval for a full junior senior high jointure may follow, despite some districts resisting elementary consolidation.
Forecasters warn a new heat wave is incoming with temperatures rising after a cooler night. The city saw a high of 88 degrees yesterday while the low fell to 64, and warm conditions are forecast to continue through Wednesday with cooling breezes noted yesterday.
Lou Hanna, Corry baseball head, called off today's sale but yesterday's receipts hit 776.80 dollars as merchants donated. Sixty Little Leaguers sold items with few refusals, helping erase debts from Mead Park’s new ball field and cover seeding and shrubs. The ball park will be named City Bracken Field in memory of a former official and will be dedicated Sunday the 13th.
About 1000 people, largely relatives and Aero Solly employees, visited the Fourth Ward plant yesterday afternoon and evening. Guides from the Aero Foremen's Club explained manufacturing operations and department functions while employees showcased various handpicked displays. First and second place winners in raffle style displays were named among visitors, highlighting art, carving, miniature clocks, and coin collections.
The War Claims Commission will start second payments to about 132000 American World War II prisoners of war or their dependents. Compensation is 1.80 dollars per day funded from impounded enemy funds, not the U S Treasury. Average Eur opean prisoners receive around 400 dollars, Pacific prisoners may reach up to 1400 dollars. Eligible individuals must file formal claims. forms will be mailed automatically to those who previously received payments.
Washington reports from a secret briefing to the President by top atomic experts including Dr. J Robert Oppenheimer say Soviet atomic capacity and air power have advanced, while new U S estimates suggest a potential rapid conflict. Air Force and Pentagon leaders warned of a possible Russian long-range bomber and stockpile growth, yet Congress approved only 1.489 billion for atomic energy expansion rather than Truman's request.
J Karl Stemmens of 134 Maple Avenue and Hulett UB East Irving Street retired yesterday after long service at Cory Jamestown. Stemmens, hired February 20 1920 by David A Hillstrom, led IBM parts design and jig work for office furniture. Hulett joined in 1927, worked in shipping and assembly, contributed to war and postwar projects. Both received keepsakes and reflected on decades with the firm.
The original Tarzan of the films Elmo Lincoln died yesterday after a heart failure. He was 63 and his real name was Otto Linkenhelt.
Washington reports the first new immigration act since 1947 was approved yesterday over President Truman’s veto. The bill overhauls entry rules, keeps the Taft-Hartley framework, and raises questions about quotas and preferences for skilled aliens. Supporters claim broad welfare interests, while opponents say it discriminates and harms potential immigrants from Europe.
London reports the Big Three foreign ministers will complete a note to Soviet Russia offering Four Power links on German unification. Acheson Eden and Schuman announced agreement on the substance of the note and suggested close Korea and Far East cooperation during their sessions.
Police search for a late model maroon car whose driver collided with a vehicle on Route 5 near the Erie Crawford County line at 9 30 p m last night. Henry Larson of Union City says the other car sideswiped his vehicle and fled. Left side damage estimated at 350 dollars.
The draft board announces suspensions and new rules for July selective service. No physical examinations will be required for induction this month, reversing prior practice. The last physicals had only covered Livaren vont, with earlier tests conducted in March.
Bids of up to 100 dollars are requested for operating a traveling highway post office route from Oil City through Corry to Buffalo with a four year term starting September 13. A 10,000 dollar bond is required. Vehicles must be 34 feet 10 inches long and provide 690 cubic feet of storage.
John Francis Clancy a Garland Inn operator and former World War I veteran died by self inflicted gunshot in his upstairs apartment. His brother Eugene found him after a rifle shot and thud. Clancy had been despondent at times but recently in good spirits. survived by wife Davis two children Mary and John Jr and brother Eugene. Funeral services set at St Josephs Church Warren with interment in St Josephs Cemetery.
In New Boston New Hampshire Babson decries highway deaths and outlines a safety plan. He notes car numbers outpace road improvements and urges action, reflecting on historical growth from four US cars to tens of millions. The piece signals continuation on page six.
A Senate House Conference Committee approved a 10 month extension of wage price controls to end on September 30 and a phased lifting of rent and other controls. The measure endorses ending wage price checks promptly while retaining some allocations and regulatory provisions through 1959. The compromise would end most controls with local exemptions until April 2, 1959 and adjust housing finance provisions under Regulation 3.
Mrs Marjorie Scranton former Pennsylvania Republican committeewoman announces support for Dwight D Eisenhower. Her husband Worthington W Scranton joins in backing the candidate, noting long friendship with Robert A Taft. The Scrantons were prominent at the 1948 Republican convention.
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