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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1951
Page
6
A tentative Bradford School Board budget of 931 810 for 1951 52 carries a three mill property tax increase and leaves the 5 per capita levy intact. The plan is about 57 000 higher than last year and aligns with the board's fiscal goals for the district.
May 16 Pittsburgh rent officials said all Butler county areas have rent controls lifted except Butler city. May 16 Edward Davis, 45, died in South Side Hospital from a fractured spine after falling into an ash pit at Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp in the South Side works.
An old advertisement touts Wonder Salve for itching skin conditions and Wonder Antiseptic Soap, promoted as army developed and safe for children. It claims guaranteed results or money back, and lists Corry vendors Widmann & Teah Sea's Drugs and Lindsley's Drug Store as local sellers.
Auction of 5000 items from the Ritz Carlton will run several days. Prospective buyers can view gilt ballroom chairs red leather tavern chairs settees beds couches Hepplewhite and Sheraton chairs antiques pianos desks chests mirrors as Plaza Art Auction Galleries manages the sale amid the building’s demolition for a new skyscraper.
The Pennsylvania House appropriations committee halted all proposed state expenditures for two years until the Senate resolves tax program differences. Interim June funding was proposed as bills await resolution on income tax. Governor implied vetoes unless the 0.5 percent income levy is approved or replaced.
Lawmakers debate whether to advance taxes, with Senator T Newell Wood signaling Senate action may follow Fine's stance. Democrats propose closing loopholes in corporate taxes to raise about 40 million dollars every two years. The note ends with an analogy about tree growth.
A 200 day strike at the Coca Cola Bottling Company of Pennsylvania ends after a settlement announced jointly by the company and Local 249 AFL Local 249 General Teamsters Chauffeurs. Details were not disclosed. Sixty drivers struck last October protesting a new loading method. may take two weeks to return to work.
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