Fir Equip Ledger Item for Omer G 4
A compact ledger note lists fir equipment for individual Omer G. The entry appears as an OCR fragment with unclear context but indicates a procurement or issue record for a person identified as Omer G, line item 4.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
1
A compact ledger note lists fir equipment for individual Omer G. The entry appears as an OCR fragment with unclear context but indicates a procurement or issue record for a person identified as Omer G, line item 4.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a probate or real estate notice with references to wills and bids. Names such as Davis and Lon appear amid scattered terms about property floor plans, measurements, and buyers. The text is garbled but suggests a public or legal notice on estates and contracts.
Senate investigators upheld General Omar Bradley’s right to remain silent about White House talks with Truman advisers on MacArthur’s firing. The vote 18 to 6 supported Russell’s ruling that Bradley need not discuss the private conference, amid pressure from Democrats and concerns over future access to witnesses.
Washington May 17 The wage stabilization board near approval on two pay raise laws for nearly 500000 auto workers and 220000 meat packing workers The board votes tomorrow on an 11 cent hourly rise agreed by meat packers and CIO packinghouse workers Pending before it is approval of a diving pay dana played in Alto Workers contracts before January 25 Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston has approved but board action awaited The public members favor at least nine cents of the one cent increase for the packinghouse workers Auto mills report injury from bicycle collision in Johnstown Pennsylvania The 15 year old Melvin Morasayze of Yonkers died at Gee Hospital yesterday
Twelve hundred seventy five residents who did not contribute to the 1951 drive receive urgent letters from Gerry Chapter of the Red Cross urging gifts toward a 94 023 goal. Stewart Long, campaign chair, says national funds are 74 percent of a 385 million quota, with Korea and military needs raising urgency. Letters target Aero Employees Benefit Association and the public, including those previously contacted, and offer simplified giving with a membership card and sticker to encourage donations.
Harrisburg May 17 The FEPC bill advancing from a House committee would ban job discrimination by race color or creed and heads to a first action Monday Rep Lewis M Mintess says GOP opposition could shift in coming weeks while Gov Fine presses for the measure The Senate has previously blocked FEPC bills and faces a rocky path ahead amid party division and anticipated amendments
The new Corry Hospital will raise room and service charges upon opening next week. Ward rate increases to 88 cents, semi private from 7 to 10, private with shower from 8 to 12, and delivery room fee from 10 to 15. Ten days of care will be provided at the old rates for patients transferred.
More than 400 soldiers suffered stomach upset likely from food served at Fort Meade and Arlington camps. 34 Fort Meade cases were hospitalized and 12 of 200 men traveling to Indiantown Gap reported sickness. Authorities cite differing menus and cafeteria service as factors with no confirmed link. The outbreak prompted medical review and possible outreach to affected bases. A separate incident in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, reports a one year old killed by a strangling accident involving a mother’s apron and chair.
Dr. Joseph W. Weinberg, linked to atomic spying investigations, was freed on contempt charges by the U.S. District Court. He had refused to answer a federal grand jury, citing possible self-incrimination, a stance later judged not to sustain the allegations.
U S air officers debate a UN strike on Manchurian Communist bases with some favoring disruption of supply lines and enemy production while warning of heavy losses if bases north of the Yalu are attacked and defense jets shoot down bombers.
Erie County court granted Paul Guth a continuance after his attorney presented psychiatric testimony and arranged hospital treatment. Guth, a former Carry resident, faced two rape charges and remained in custody on bond while awaiting the next term.
President Truman critiqued Senator Taft's proposal to cut the armed forces by 500000, warning it could invite war. He denounced penny pinching on aid and urged higher taxes, stronger price and wage controls, and extended stabilization measures. He warned about the dangers of underfunding defense and stressed confronting hard economic problems alongside military policy.
Pine Grove Cemetery Association elected Merle Capwell and Charles Hubert to fill vacancies after Guy Simmons’ death and Walter Scott’s resignation at the annual meeting in Walter Scott’s office. Officers were reappointed: J Harold Patterson president Samuel Scott vice president S B Elston treasurer Dan Williams secretary Frank May superintendent. Other directors Raleigh Veritassel H B Michael Don Williams Elton Simmons were re elected.
Harrisburg May 17 A legislative battle over the sale of colored oleomargarine in Pennsylvania neared a compromise. Senate Agricultural Committee Chairman George B Scarlett said a new bill would regulate colored oleomargarine for home use and prohibit colored oleomargarine sales for other uses.
Secretary Brannan said the government will roll back cattle price ceilings to increase beef available at dinner tables. He cautioned the move could affect long term production by encouraging producers to adjust cattle herds depending on market prospects.
The Washington PTA and City Council approve five silent policemen placed on West Smith and West Washington streets to warn motorists of children crossing on way to school. Neighbors remove them each evening. Soon paint lane work will create a 30 foot no parking zone beside each figure to widen passing space.
Corry residents may register Friday in the Municipal Building council chambers from 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 2pm. Registrars Mrs Linyd Stowe and Mrs Fred Harman will assist. Applicants must show required papers at registration.
Washington reports government actions reducing steel allocations for auto plants and consumer goods. An official says 2,000,000 lines of steel will be available for defense and household appliances by August, with a return to 3,000,000 lines before the war. Continued shifts in July delivery for military uses follow new production quotas.
Battles along the Korean front report Chinese forces breaking gaps in South Korean lines and U.N. positions, with Allied troops rushing to plug holes as the front shifts from east to west. Casualty estimates and movements are described as both sides clash across coastal and inland sectors, including Hangye and Inje Hongchon routes.
Avsoviated Presa reports Western Union workers walked off the job in Philadelphia and other cities crippling service in eight states. Union officials cite contract violations and wage demands while offices slow to process telegrams and delays ripple through Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee.
Lawrence Cross, a Corry resident, was sentenced by Erie County Court on a morals charge. Alderman M. Cobbett presided. The defendant must pay $150 weekly for child support until the child turns 16 and cover $125 lying-in expenses, with a compliance bond required to ensure payment.
A garbled report notes a gathering at the Dayle Corp last night in Pittsburgh. The piece mentions city issues and a dim atmosphere with unclear details about figures or outcomes.
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