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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary listing describes livestock and farming equipment for sale including heifers, yearlings, tractors, manure spreaders, and rubber hoses. Mentions location near Griffen and Chesley with contact details and service notes.
Rain drenched Chinese forces push south through mud in central Korea as they mass for a looming drive. Reports place troops about 12 miles south of the 38th parallel, with clashes elsewhere in the rain plagued front. Allies depicted Red formations massing around Yanggu, Chunchon, and areas north of Seoul, as weather hinders Allied reconnaissance and air operations.
Senate defeat blocks a proposed state income levy as lawmakers face the June 1 start of a new two year budget period. Gov John S Fine backs alternatives such as a sales tax or higher existing taxes with deep spending cuts to raise about 1.22 billion dollars. The proposal, first enacted in 1947, faced GOP split support and opposition from Democrats and bottlers.
McInnes Steel Co officers and directors were elected at a stockholders meeting held at the plant. Seven directors were reelected including A. Bruce Smith and Willard Gibson. The reorganized officers named were Smith as president Gibson as vice president B. Smith as secretary and Lewis as treasurer. Smith reported 1950 was strong for the plant though 1951 outlook after Q1 is considered poor.
Washington May 15 press reports say a new price control order will ease chart based pricing for many small retailers especially hardware dealers. Officials say exemptions apply to those under 100000 yearly gross with some items barred from automatic relief. The rule would base prices on the general freeze period starting December 25 and offer alternative methods for simple retail pricing.
Fay Hill, long time Erie Freight Agent, promoted to head the Erie freight office in Olean. Promoter served 13 months as local agent since April 1950, moving from Youngstown where he was chief rate clerk. Elston Blair of Sharon will take over the Corry office after serving as acting agent at Greenville.
May 15 New York Rita Hayworth intends to divorce Aly Khan and asks for a 3,000,000 trust fund to raise their daughter Yasmin. Attorney Barnaby Crum said Aly will not oppose the divorce and the trust fund, with Hayworth shifting arrangements and possibly traveling to Paris to discuss terms. Hayworth has moved to establish residence in Glenbrooke New, near Lake Tahoe.
Corry officials appoint Brown as city solicitor and M Howard as civilian defense co ordinator, filling vacancies after Walter Seals resignation. Brown to start June 1 and Howard to assume duties immediately, with Brown planning to resign school solicitor post before December to allow a smooth transition.
Veterans Council plans a Memorial Day program to dedicate a 40 foot flagpole donated to Cony Memorial Hospital. A parade to precede the dedication is planned, with units urged to participate and contact council members for details. A breakfast for veterans follows at Archie W. Thompson Post from 8 to 9 30 a m. Memorial services will be held Sunday night May 27 at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church.
In Erie County Court Judge Elmer Evans suspended sentences for three Corry men linked to purloined cages and one larceny involving three young men. Defendants were ordered to pay court costs and placed on six months probation with May sentencing planned. Rosenberg moved to death row for espionage in New York detention.
Navy reports updated figures from yesterday's crash near Cape Henry. One dead, 18 hospitalized, 14 missing or unaccounted, and 8,000 gallons of gasoline aboard the Valcour fuel spill hindered rescue. Recovery operations focus on four compartments not yet entered as salvage plans proceed.
A truck driver, John Alvin Brijgda, 28, of Steubenville, escaped death when his tractor trailer left Route 89 near Watteburg, plowed through guard posts, and tumbled into a 20 foot embankment. He suffered a left shoulder fracture and was hospitalized. the $7,000 vehicle was a total loss. Brijgda had delivered steel to Corty James town Mtg. Corp and was en route to Erie. Police theorized excessive speed and attempted braking led to the crash.
Corry school board held a regular session to discuss plans for a jointure with five adjacent districts and to acquaint citizens with the proposed program. A summer recreation program was set for June to August at specific locations with salaries approved for coordinators and supervisors. Plans to seek city funds and formal action on contracts were deferred to the June meeting.
Hollywood May 15 Mrs James Stewart continues to show improvement at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital The 2 year old wife of the waterman has recovered from a critical condition after her third operation in less than a week She gave birth to twin girls May 5 and underwent operations for an intestinal obstruction twice after the birth Stewart said he felt she had pulled through and then went home for his first night’s sleep in 50 hours Targart Fetuadelphia May 15 Edward G Fox of Poltaville is new president of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Tron Company succeeding the late Ralph B Targart who died this month
Erie County property assessor Dyckes announced petitions for a city council seat amid questions over legal eligibility since county officers generally cannot hold elective council roles. Incumbent Ross Fehlman and Guy Abbey had not yet declared candidacy, with filing deadlines looming and supporters preparing petitions.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced effective Saturday May 26 a conditioned coach added to service between Corry and Oil City on trains B80 and B81. The sleeping car between Erie and New York will run only Erie to New York. In Jan Feb and Mar 194? the line carried few passengers with losses totaling about $80,000 plus $99,000 for yard and mechanical crews at Corry. Railroads face rising costs and reduced traffic due to autos and tech changes. Observers expect Corry yard crew would be dropped. the line says the second shift is needed to swivel the New York sleeping car.
Washington May 15 unconfirmed talks among lawmakers suggest China may be open to negotiation as Gen Omar Bradley testifies before Senate committees on MacArthur dismissal and Korea strategy. Bradley warns against actions risking global war while noting some officials see potential Chinese willingness to ease tensions.
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