13 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1952
Page
1
Senator Aiken says New Hampshire will only make Truman fight harder while Ives declares Taft remains strong. The article portrays two rival factions viewing the rivals as formidable adversaries in the race.
Senate contender Kefauver announced campaigns across Florida, Ohio, California, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, and other states after winning New Hampshire. Eisenhower and Taft split GOP votes. Truman faced defeat. Kefauver vowed to campaign widely as he seeks primary victories beyond New Hampshire.
Washington March 13 The Wage Stabilization Board ruled pay cases covering three to four million construction industry workers may be increased by 35 cents an hour in 1952 The decision sets a new wage policy for the industry and was unanimously recommended by the construction industry stabilization commission The policy is permissive for employers not mandatory and aims to ease labor costs for the coming year
Washington March 14 a plan to reorganize the revenue bureau highlighted by President Truman as a tool against corruption faced a late vote in the Senate Indications pointed to a close roll call with Sen Humphrey predicting a near tie The plan drew backing from three Republicans Mesdames Margaret Chase Smith and Dirksen along with Aiken while Southern Democrats and others weighed in against The government operations committee had recommended disapproval 7 to 5 with key speeches by Sen George D George D Gal and possible cross party support shaping the outcome
The school district will gain about 7 dollars more per elementary pupil and 10 dollars per secondary pupil under a new state reimbursement fraction raised to 7 419 from 1 984. The district sees roughly 5 thousand more for elementary and 35 600 for secondary, lifting total state funds next year to 168 092 from 187 482.
Reverend Jacob Weirich, pastor of Beaverdam Mennonite Church, will move within weeks to accept a pastorate at Belleville Mennonite Church near Lewistown. The Beaverdam church has 300 to 400 members and grew from 28 to 96 under his eight years of leadership, with a Bible school in summer and a brief ordination history. No successor has been named. supply pastors will fill the pulpit until a new minister is elected. His wife, a three and a half year old son, and his mother Mrs Susan Weirich will accompany him to Mifflin county.
Associated Press report from San Antonio describes a collision of two B 29 Superfortresses during a training flight from Randolph Air Force Base. Fifteen crew members died as one plane crashed on a hilltop at Gus Krause ranch and the other exploded and burned near a wind strip.
Mid March report from Elkhart says New York Central Railroad workers return to duty after federal orders to end a strike. About 50 engineers conductors and firemen back at work with others to follow. Toledo and Cleveland areas had earlier votes ending resistance. The 6000 strong walkout west of Buffalo and at St. Louis terminal began after years of negotiations and Gov. propay proposals faced union opposition.
Four autos damaged in a Route 6 crash three miles west of Corry at 4 20 in the afternoon. Barkley Macon 34 of Erie driven blind by sun rear-ended a vehicle driven by Howard Emerson 24 of Union City which struck a sedan driven by Donald McLienolan 24 also of Union City. The chain reaction ended when a car hit a parked vehicle behind a school bus unloading passengers. Macon’s car went over a slight rise before the crash. Ireland warns Dublin budget hit high deficit warns import cuts in April.
Washington March 19 The administration’s foreign strategy experts urged Congress to approve the 7 9 00 000 foreign aid package describing it as essential for NATO and global defense. Secretary of State Acheson warned cuts would undermine the economy and NATO unity. Averell Harriman said reducing funds would weaken the free world. Secretary of Defense Lovett urged a substantial military buildup in the Far East.
A rapid snowstorm blanketed the area with about two inches as roads and streets became treacherous. Crews worked to reduce hazards with cinder trucks while a slight warmup melted some accumulation. The forecast called for possible rain with snow tonight and colder temperatures tomorrow, aided by winds up to 36 mph.
The FDIC filed a federal suit against Paul Clattoni and brother Pietry Clattoni over a $2 million embezzlement at First National Bank in Ceci near Canonsburg. The brothers allegedly owed $71,982.57 in overdrafts with Paul receiving $21,746 from unrecorded checks. The case ties to the bank’s former cashier Mrs. John F Wagner, who shot herself in the vault on September 25, 1950, after claiming full responsibility.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania collects a multi million dollar public assistance lien pool. The Public Assistance Department says $3,946 is recovered from this fund this period. A new state law allows certain subscribers to file liens against relief recipients, enabling recovery when property is transferred or sold. Nine organizations have taken advantage of the law, including libraries and charities, with 362 workers affected and a monthly relief-to-work transition figure around 88200.
The Gigil Aeronautics Board blamed captain Victor A Harris for a Buffalo bound flight crash near Little Valley New York. Twenty six of forty passengers died as the plane operated by Continental Charters Inc. failed to meet visual flight rules in poor weather. Co-pilot Hans M Rutaesbeck from Milam Florida also perished. The report found no mechanical failure and noted the aircraft was under maximum weight.
About 500 surgeons opened a two day conference in Pittsburgh marking the first meeting of the Northeastern Regional Section of the International College of Surgeons. The program features technical papers and panel discussions to promote regional surgical knowledge exchange.
Ambiguous reports describe renewed deadlock over prisoner of war exchanges stalling Korean parleys. US and allies press for clarity as combat actions continue and negotiations falter amid artillery fire and frontline shifts.
Government price formula under review to ease steel costs. OPS released the plan but kept details secret. Unions seek an 18 percent hourly wage boost and a nationwide strike set for March 23. Lenders estimate steel price rises of 5 to 9 dollars per ton are needed to meet wage demands.
Allied truce negotiators reported no progress after a one hour session with the Reds. The talks centered on prisoner repatriation and inspections amid warnings that key issues remain unresolved and both sides prepared for continued exchanges in the stalled process.
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