19 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1952
Page
1
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Officials race against time to avert industry tie up as marathon session frames recommendations. A walkout is scheduled for Sunday night but many officials expect postponement due to unresolved bargaining.
The 18 member Wage Stabilization Board begins marathon session to frame recommendations for settling the steel labor dispute. Industry offered a 4 1/2 cent raise while a 650,000 steel workers walkout looms. Murray waits to review the board's plan before advising postponement. Trade officials warn a strike would be a national disaster.
Leonard, 74, sextant at East Branch cemetery near Staransbury in Warren county, died after rising from a grave and collapsing. He had just prepared a grave for Pranie Mey, 69, Pine Grove Cemetery superintendent who died earlier in the week. Authorities attribute the death to a coronary occlusion triggered by exertion.
A sprawling report details several political probes and data demands involving Attorney General McGrath and other Justice Department officials. It notes a Senate Judiciary Committee plan for a new investigative framework with a chief investigator and five assistants, plus subpoenas for records.
A hearing for John Wilcox, charged with burglary in connection with a break in at the Keppel home on Math pireet, was postponed indefinitely. The delay follows disputed psychiatric evaluations and a request for hospital commitment, with police and district attorney offices reviewing the defendant's options. Wilcox was arrested after a break in Saturday night. authorities confirmed damage to a window and rummaged drawers at the residence.
Cotrys Ret Cross drive has passed midweek with $4,227 raised toward a $7,731 goal. Stewart Long urges renewed effort to support volunteer workers as the chapter eyes a Saturday finish. Donations by division include advance gifts $714.64, commercial $273, dusting $1,600, organizations $25, utilities $275, special groups $10, and 87.50 from special booths at two oral bunks.
Robert H Graves, stationed with the TS Army in Germany, is returning home today to be with his three month old son who underwent abdominal surgery at Corry Memorial Hospital. His wife in Corry RD 4 appealed to the local Red Cross chapter last Friday and the request quickly reached Ple. Graves' commanding officer in Europe. the adjutant general approved the emergency leave, allowing immediate travel to the bedside.
A federal raid jury indicted five men for the Johnsonburg National Bank robbery with a sixth tied to the case. Defendants include Anthony Skavelino and Anthony Asti of Brooklyn, plus Kenneth Crayln, McMahon, and Avellini Grove connected to conspiracy, entering the bank, stealing money, and endangering two employees. A sixth man appeared in a John Doe presentment. Avellini, Grove and the Astis face additional counts for escape. McMahon was later taken into custody.
Work continues on relieving a dangerous highway intersection in the Cony district at Route 15. Crews raise the Pollack Bridge end, install supports, and slope approaches to Route 6 and 19, detouring westbound traffic via Routes 2508 2510 97 through Waterford to Union City. Route 11 work includes replacing a bridge and relocating payements.
The United Rubber Workers union with about 200000 members in 37 states and two Canadian provinces seeks an equitable pay increase for leaders and members this year. A 200-member policy committee also backed raising the 1982 contract base from the $100-2-month level, aiming to improve living standards and share in productivity gains.
Ajax Ivo Works employees gain a wage increase pushing their hourly rate to about 1.40 or 1.84 dollars as a new contract signed by Ajax management and the union states. The deal aims at cost savings and productivity gains with an estimated annual rise around thirty thousand dollars for the workforce.
In Detroit a robbery at a suburban home led to the disappearance of securities valued from 750000 to 1000000 and 27000 to 5000 in defense bonds. Melvin Guthrie, 52, said he kept the items in a box after his bank collapse. Suspects Thomas Hill, Delis Hill, and John W. Jackson were held for questioning but denied knowledge of the crime.
Penelec plans to file for higher rates with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg on Friday. Early reports suggest the average residential customer could pay about two cents more per day if the request is approved, with increases also proposed for industrial and commercial customers.
Delegates from United Nations and Communist negotiators pushed toward a compromise on ports of entry to ease the arms truce. Three major issues emerged: voluntary repatriation of prisoners, access for movement via airfields, and resident patterns in Nine Viet Nam areas. The UN plan proposed specific ports for each side, aiming to settle disputes and avoid broader clashes while neutrals monitor the flow of supplies and personnel.
Eisenhower’s backers express astonishment as votes run close to Stassen in nearby states. A vigorous write-in campaign sustains momentum while Kefauger defeats Truman in Democratic ballots, signaling shifting alignments amid the campaign season.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower surged to within about 7 200 votes of Stassen in Minnesota's Republican presidential primary. He led write-in efforts, especially in Minneapolis, where he trailed Stassen 32 292 to 10 277. Final results showed Eisenhower strong in urban precincts and write-ins boosting Kefauver and Taft elsewhere.
Announcement of a concert by NAME BAND in the city during the Covey Lodge anniversary celebration. A contract with Russ Caplyle and The Three Sons is set for April 21 at Rex Theatre with two shows planned, tickets around 1.50 dollars, proceeds to offset costs.
Washington March 19 A House interior subcommittee unanimously approved a bill to authorize $500000 a year to fight underground mine fires The amount was revived from a million dollars after John L Forbes chief of the bureau of mines estimated $500000 would suffice The bill moves to the full committee Names Forbes Fenton John W Buch John H Bast Jr Denver Colo Edward R Dunn Mt Carmel Pa were among those urging approval
Harrisburg March 19 The Public Utility Commission chairman Harold A Sevage asks for a PUC ruling to permit court appeals on all rate cases. He predicted a majority of the five member agency would approve. Currently appeals exist only when the commission suspends or investigates a proposed rate change. In many cases rate changes go into effect automatically, a move Sevage would oppose by enabling court review.
In Seoul on March 19 two Red Migs were damaged in a high altitude air battle about 21 miles above ground. American Sabre pilots reported climbs and strafing runs, with rain storms grounding planes earlier. General James Van Fleet, 60, celebrated his birthday with his son, an Air Force lieutenant, at Eighth Army HQ in Seoul.
New York March 19. Actor Sutton faces a 1950 bank robbery jury trial with potential refusal to testify in his own defense. Co-defendant Thomas Fling, 45, to face charges over a $64,000 Manufacturers Trust burglary in Queens. Judge Terrell rules Schuster testimony irrelevant. jury selection continues with three jurors already chosen. A separate report notes a $750,000 Belleville fire in Ontario.
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