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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1951

Page

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Crime Probers Seek 30 Day Extension To Clean Up Work

Senate crime probers won unanimous approval for a 30 day extension through April 30 to finish their work and likely recommend continued investigation into organized crime. Key figures include Kefauver and fellow members, with Truman praising the effort and several contempt actions noted for witnesses refusing to disclose assets.

Associated Press Washington Senate Kefauver Dtenn Chen

Leave Policy Announced for 28th Camp Atterbury

Major General Daniel Bi Sticker announced a leave policy for the 28th Tifanitey Di vil Latkiy at Atterbury Indiana. Infantry companies may take five days of leave with travel time included while division artillery and special troops will be granted leave at a reduced rate in April and thereafter. Druttee fillers arriving since January will be eligible after completing four weeks of basic training. The 28th Pennsylvania National Guard nucleus began its basic planning earlier this year, with wholesale leaves previously granted only at Christmas and New Year, limited to five days including travel.

Associated Press Atterbury Ind Myre Tifanitey API el Lime Daniel Bi Sticker Pennsylvania National Guard

Call for bids on mail route between Oil City and Cory

Post Office seeks bids for daily mail transportation between Oil City and Cory via rail and road, for June 4 to June 30, 1958. Bids due 5 15 pm April 28 1958 at the Second Assistant Postmaster General in Washington. A $3000 bond required with each bid. Route covers about miles each way with daily service except Saturday.

Here Oil City Corry Wahington Corey Pox Seherle Youd Debreen Oil Une Penney

Siggins Out As PUC Chairman

John Siggins Sr of Warren County ends his term as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission tomorrow. He says no plans yet for the future but expects to stay in Harrisburg. Gov Fines office seeks a possible successor as Siggins has served since May 1939 and was named chairman in 1940 by Governor James.

Siggins PUC Harrisburg John Siggins Warren County Public Uillities Commission Tomor— Row Tidniehl Harrisboro Colm S. Fines Giggins Arthur &. Jame Warren ‘County James Dennis J. Driscoll Dem Cert

Weather Up To Sixty Five Adorns March Close

A mild day with temperatures peaking near 65 degrees lifted spirits after a morning shower drenched the area. The weatherman forecast continued winds and a breezy end to March, as shoppers noted a notable warmth despite the rain and damp conditions.

Stummer Honth

Cost Figures Show Benefits of Jointure

Data on costs shows all six districts would receive additional state aid if a jointure proceeds. A tentative agreement was discussed by Corry and five adjoining school boards in a Gorey library session led by Supt. Lawrence Dogan and Erie Warren area superintendents. The group drafted a relative agreement and plans to meet again to refine terms before seeking board approval.

Jointure Corry Leakey Gorey White Ip Hural Slistriets Inovie-Foott Echoolhouse Promgrams Ibik Hhesboaras Columbus Spring Creek Elgin Wayne Gon Wate

Trainmen OK rail proposal in long running dispute

Washington March 30 The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen accepted a management plan to have President Truman name an arbitrator in a two year old dispute over working rules including the coupling of all hosts. W P Parker president of the union said the decision narrows remaining issues as carriers and unions weigh the proposal.

Truman Associated Press Washington Brotherhood of Railroad W. P. Parker Brotherhood Senate Labor Loomis Labor Committee John R. Steelman White House Plon Steelman

Moos in Custody on Arrival From France

Mrs Elizabeth Moos former mother in law of convicted pursuer William W Remington was taken into custody today on arriving by plane from France. She is accused of failing to register as a foreign agent.

Mes Moos New York Elizabeth Moos William W. Remington France

Floods Sweep Alabama Mississippi Georgia Hard Hit By Rain

Two days of heavy rain caused widespread flood damage across Alabama Mississippi and Georgia. Rivers like the Tombigbee and Warrior rose high with hundreds of homes flooded and livestock drowned. National Guardsmen and Red Cross workers aided evacuees as forecasts warned Crests around 49 feet in parts of Alabama and rising Tennessee River levels.

Associated Press Smith Alabama Mississippi Georgis National Childersburg Coosa Red Cross Montgomery Averflow North Monty Tennessee Tennessee Valley Haleyville Ala Falkville Alm Calhoun County Birmingham Carolinas North

Treasurer shift set for Monday meets council crowd

Special council meeting called by Mayor J Fred Kinley to hear auditor Charles Pain and discuss Irene Mullen’s resignation as treasurer. Carl Smith, recently named treasurer, to take office Monday at 9 80. Bond arranged. Possible election to fill Streets Director vacancy. Regular session to follow.

Carl Smilth J. Fred Kinley Charles Pain Clark Pasi Irene Mullen Smith Boweven

Ajax workers win seven cent wage increase at Ajax plant

Workers at the Ajax plant secured a seven cent hourly raise under cost of living pay provisions. The agreement follows a quarterly review covering August 15 to November 18 and may yield further increases if an improvement factor is approved. The wage hike lifts the minimum above the scale to about $1.21 per hour, with details pending state wage board decisions.

Olley Tivinn Ajax International Association of Wilchinists Siiu Femun'y Ajax Avorkern Orden Edie Ronteahs Ajak Medina Alice Washington Ellie Ellie Wage Staniitansion Board of Lice A Philadelphia

Judy Holliday Ferrer Win Best Actress Oscars in 1950s

Judy Holliday wins for Born Yesterday and Jose Ferrer scores for Cyrano de Bergerac as All About Eve leads Best Picture. Bette Davis and Gloria Swanson lose in a tense Oscars night. Holliday sobs with joy while Swanson accepts a consolation grin.

Bette Davis Gloria Swanson Associated Press Hollywood March Dudy Holliday Miedenlet Yeesterdiys Wwe Mabure Tose Ferrer Hie Éwugueriig Cyrano de Berperae Motion Pierre Academy Vwiriner Tyver Qe New York Stuwnelars Wve Josephine Hil Eye Weltyer Joseph L. Mankiewics Bus Osent Ines Your Miss Holliday Billie Dawn Columbia Studios Ethel Barrymore Ferrer Fins Thonalder Miss Swanson

Frisina to Play for New Castle in Mid Atlantic League

Joe Frisina, popular Corry athlete, will join New Castle of the Middle Atlantic League this senior season after purchasing his contract from Oil City. He played shortstop last year, hit .325 with 4 home runs, and was a key member of Oil City’s pennant team. A fleet unit from LT Ships arrived at Gibraltar today, part of strengthening American Navy forces in the region.

Aoutien Gibraltar United States Gibrallay Brediberranesty

Life In Jail For Slayer Of Ex-Corryite

YUMA Ariz Mareha0 Peter Donald Saunders 15 of Corina Long Island N Y today sentenced to life imprisonment for slaying Leonard Rexford Fenton a California railroader who was killed while fishing on a canal bank south of Yuma Fenton a former Corry resident had left town during high school The judge noted the teen’s age and considered the gas chamber as an alternative but imposed life imprisonment The case began after Saunders pleaded guilty to the February killing in a bid to obtain money for a cowboy outfit The elder Saunders James Saunders attended the sentencing in court

Yuma Ariz James Saunders Juagn Henry G. Kelly Che Saunders Opie F. Lewis Ingrahan Young Saunders Asat Fenton

Shooting and fatal crash follow gas office quarrel

In Waynesburg Pennsylvania a gas company worker shot his brother then died in a car crash while fleeing the scene. Charles Dittman, about 50, shot Allan Dittman, about 40, as witnesses say a 44 caliber pistol fired during an argument. Allan was in serious condition at Greene County Memorial Hospital. Charles died at the wreck on Blacksville road four miles south of Waynesburg.

Waynesburg Charles Dittman Allan Dittman Greene County Memorial Hospital Olive

Six Children Perish In Fire Tragedy At South Kingston

Six children aged one to 12 perished in a morning fire at South Kingston. Their mother Gora Yoima was hospitalized with burns after attempting to save them. Police described the incident as a fatal house fire and were investigating the cause.

Kingston Rlesivoyne Diremer Gora Yoima Sonat County Hospital

Army to Probe Charge Troops Were Cowards

A wire service report from Washington dated May 30 details a chaplain’s claim that Army troops in the Seventh Army Division feigned weakness to be evacuated and die. He cites Marine and Army units and outlines alleged misstatements amid internal Army investigations with no further action announced.

Associated Ren Washington Wavy Waseusian Caplan Heverith Sivn Sia Uh Marine Regiment Rama Darwin Army-uffivain Ily Koren Army Ehler Parks Ye An-Counser Ariel Macshall Raume Avriy Pneer Rom Bald Nees Moratith Isis Marshall Sporrer Marie Fey Allan Whith

Protest drop of P R R flagstop in Glyndon Sparie area

Glyndon and Sparie township residents testified at Meadville hearing protesting Pennsylvania Railroad flagstop removal. They argued rail access is vital to Corry Old City and Titusville. railroad supervisor said Glyndon had no boardings or alightings January to March. Examiner Goldstein will forward testimony to Harrisburg for PAC ruling.

Glyndon Sparie Township Pennsylvania Coabhine Lr Gugstop Marshall S. Nelson Spartans Burg Charles Rittenhouse Harden Lie Nol Assenger and Baggage Edition P.O Meadgillé Ti Corry Old City Titusville John A. Gorman Gorman Fagstop Joseph Goldstein Warren PAC Harrisburg

Chinese Appear Massing Troops for Spring Drive

Allied dispatches report China massing troops for a spring offensive on the western Korean front. U S and Allied forces clash with Red units along a 160 mile front as new divisions arrive and epidemics hit both sides. Rain and terrain hindered movement and the Red retreat stalled as forces prepared for an April push.

Toy Tokyo Dinehtbuys Eesti Vrai Dijanghy Getillery Americaig Reily Aisas Sprites Keren Vasteagmire Dean Murquoulll Therme Red Keren Americal East Central Teli Mde Ind Font Alesse North Korea U.S AlNed —Sotteoes

Ken O Day Jailed On Two Charges

Ken O Day, a gif dealer from Wartelenim, was ordered jailed in Allegheny County Workhouse until he posts 81 000 bond to assure support payments to his wife and minor child. He appeared before Judge Allisort Wade and received three months for non support plus a separate charge related to theft at Ahail and other communities.

Allggheny County O'Day Exlu Ridawayu Warren Toli Allisort Wade Day Ahail Ahail, Trombia Amtan

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