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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1951
Page
1
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Washington March 1 Presidential Assistant Steelman announces a wage settlement between railroads and 15 non operating unions. The deal provides no wage cut and includes a 12.5 cent hourly raise for 1,000,000 workers plus a 4 to 5 cent increase around April 1 and potential further raises tied to the cost of living and productivity gains.
The State Milk Control Commission reports planned price increases in three western areas are stalled awaiting federal approval. If approved, Pittsburgh and Esle areas would see 1.5 cents per quart higher retail price and 1.46 percent per weight increase, while Johnstown-Almono would rise by 1 cent per quart with a 27 percent boost to producers. Chairman HN Cobb noted federal officials were favorable and expected to approve in early March after a Washington conference.
Russia accepted a western proposal for a Big Four deputies meeting in Paris on March 5 to outline an agenda for a possible Big Four foreign ministers conference. The reply was given to U S Britain and France at the Soviet foreign office after their governments sent notes February 19 proposing the talks. If talks succeed it would lead toward a ninth postwar foreign ministers conference since Potsdam.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company of Warren asks the Power Commission to approve a $2,200,000 plan to build a new main line and add five compressor units to boost natural gas supply. Project stretches over three years, with initial 19 miles this summer and rest later, supplying storage fields and East Warren deliveries.
Six Raymond Mfg. Co. employees passed magnaflux tests in the plant lab under Harry Johns from the Philadelphia Air Force procurement office. Qualified inspectors are Raymond McCay Thomas Jansen Peter Dubrosky Walter Gordon Raymond Ecklund and Willem Graybill.
In Korea near Hoengsong Marines seized Cloverleaf Mill crests as heavy fighting raged along the central front. Air forces reported 170 Reds killed or wounded, 69 vehicles and four gun positions damaged, while Allied planes hammered dug-in Reds and rail bridges further north and west.
The local Red Cross campaign reports line total of 4 115 50 contributed by end of day two, with 457.80 added toward the 10 130 goal. Campaign chairman Stewart Lovig notes residential solicitations and pay days affecting early results, aiming for a Friday close and a Monday windup. Donors include memberships and pledges to donate blood to armed services and hospitals, bringing donors to 92 since opening. Division totals show Spin groups 3 491.00 toward 5 065.00 quota, Residential 540.28 toward 4 558.50, Rural 8525.50 toward B0B.50.
Fifteen youths from the Corry district will leave Draft Board No. 64 at the local post office on March 20 for Erie to be inducted into the U S Army. On the same day twelve men from two Erie boards will also be inducted as part of the state quota of 5657 men. Twenty youths from this district have been ordered to appear for physical examination on March 12. Increase in induction work has required hiring clerical help for the draft office. Board Chairman Henry Wheeler announced this morning. Mrs Howard Sheen accepted re appointment as a clerical worker and will start duties next Monday assisting Miss Mary Morrison.
Morrisville Pa March 1 The giant U S Steel Corporation breaks ground today on a 400 million plant sprawling 3 900 acres along the Delaware River opposite Trenton New Jersey The site turns a rich farm region into an industrial boom town Quonset huts dot the countryside as unharvested fields lie idle and farmhouses stand empty with furniture removed and barns bare The scene is a ghost town while bulldozers move in and crews survey the project
Washington March 1 The drive for price stabilization announced it expects a new automobile price order today and said it will be more than a simple extension of the present order OPS spokesman would say little. The current order, dated December 18, keeps new car prices at December levels and expires tonight amid legal questions over the exact expiry time.
President Truman says Charles E. Wilson will stay as defense mobilization director despite labor’s walkout. He defends the policy against threats to the mobilization program, noting questions about labor’s role and possible changes. Bricker vows Senate watchdog inquiry. Murphy calls for action. Page continued.
Local veterinarian Dr. Brenton Bower confirmed the first rabies diagnosis in the area since 1946. He urged farmers and pet owners in the Corry and Columbus districts to vaccinate animals and stay alert for signs of rabies in dogs, foxes, cats, and other carnivorous animals. A horse was euthanized amid containment efforts, and authorities planned further measures to control the outbreak and protect humans.
The Corry district reports fourteen traffic crashes in February with one injury and 3300 in property damage. State Police logged 9,084 highway miles over 298 patrols, covering 88 areas and responding to 75 information requests. Firefighter Ferdinand Mobiroy, 41, died during two fires in Pittsburgh, with 1900 damage in the burning building and other injuries.
Early morning incident at a plant area saw 30 tires deflated and eight vehicles damaged. Witnesses report a suspect group escaping before dawn as police investigate possible matches to prior thefts at Fisk Hotel area. Local authorities urge vigilance after another similar incident last week.
A 24 year old man from Ex-Corry, Spinky Gul, was ordered held for the next term of court on a charge of rage after a hearing before Alderman Merchie Cainbwse. A second defendant, Harry Jibs, 25, of Erle, was released by the allege. The plaintiff, 26 year old Briewer, testified that Brie Wheyo Cutty attacked her. police were summoned and Mev Ina Conde contends the case. Guth was represented by Fenenliyy Moenyah. Jubi's team was led by Edward Carney and Herbert JobTWOT. NesistATt Hisihidt MeTHynEN prosecuted.
Corry Union City Shrine Club arranged a two and a half hour trip for 105 children from Humdrum school to the Shrine Circus. Youthful participants enjoyed popcorn and art displays as they viewed the Wonders of the Citizens show. The excursion, first of its kind organized by the club, received thanks to local manufacturers for financial assistance.
Civil War veteran Joseph Profiles, 104, died in Tampa Florida yesterday. He was among the few survivors of the Confederate mobilization in Florida and spent his life in the state. He had been confined for two months prior to his death.
In Dungannon Pa on March 1 a derailed PRR freight car caused a second train to derail its mail cars. The two trains slid off the tracks as speed carried them side to side. No injuries were reported though all four main line wrecks blocked traffic for hours.
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