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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text lists a mixture of names, addresses, phone numbers, and real estate notes. Contains scattered references to properties, streets and potential bids or listings. Details are unclear but indicate an estate sale or property listing with multiple personal names and contact lines.
Eisenhower opposes a billion dollar cut in the program with Taft supporting the measure while supporters of Taft and Ike line up on opposite sides. Seven of Montana's eight Republican delegates vote in line with the party debate.
Associated Press reports deep splits in Republican race as Taft and Eisenhower factions clash over delegate selection in several states. Montana delegates chosen with pro Ike momentum, while Texas and Connecticut battles loom. A separate incident notes two freighters collided off Block Island with no injuries.
The Weather Observer notes persistent rain over the area with only two clear days in May. Construction projects face delays and outdoor work stalls as rain continues to affect district farmers awaiting spring planting windows.
Waterhouse of Mayville’s Chautauqua Baking Company will sell part of the business to two employees and continue some parts of operations. The change, effective Friday, shifts about 850 000 yearly payroll to the Mayville area and will lay off more than 20 of 30 employees. Paul Webb will run the bakery and discontinue wholesale delivery routes while keeping Jamestown routes to Chautauqua Institution. Everett Matthews will take over the confectionery shop. Waterhouse retains ownership of plant and equipment and will sell inventory to the new operators.
The Senate voted to confirm Philadelphia jurist Dan M McGranery as attorney general, succeeding Howard McGrath. The 14 Republicans joining 38 Democrats approved the nomination despite opposition from Ferguson of Michigan and Watkins of Utah. McGranery, 56, had served as a federal judge in Pennsylvania since 1946 and as a Justice Department official during World War II. He pledged to expose corruption and remove incompetent or dishonest DHS staff.
A local Aero Supply plant announced layoffs affecting about 60 employees start immediately. Layoffs will occur over the next two to three weeks on a seniority basis, with third shift workers moving to first and second shifts. Resulting changes will eliminate the fourth shift at the plant's Fourth Ward facility due to reduced demand for craft parts under the government production program.
In Harrisburg the Democratic State Committee outlined plans to mobilize rural counties to carry Pennsylvania in the November general election. U S District Judge Guy J Bard said rural areas will be prioritized, while major cities remain influential. The session named Maurie Splaindy and George N Rhoulps as delegates, with Rhodes succeeding Bark G Bohr as a labor federation ally. Local leaders urged focus on local offices and campaigns alongside statewide targets.
The Pine Grove Cemetery Association elected Elof Dall Merle Capwell Roger Brown Harris Watrous and R Laurence Davison to the board at its annual meeting New officers Acroit Patterson president Raleigh VanTassel vice president Sidney B Elston treasurer Don Williams secretary and Robert Bracken added to fill an unexpired term in a prior meeting Also noted were casualty figures from Korea 108 107 with 204 more since last week
Communist protest over riot management at a POW hospital in Korea. evacutors and Allied forces faced tensions as prisoners reported abuses while calls grew for better treatment and exchange terms. stakes center on civilian safety, prisoner conditions, and progress toward armistice amid mounting distrust.
Washington debates extending Wake price controls to March 1 and rent and credit limits, with amendments proposed by Fulbright to define locality for wage rules. The Banking Committee considers changes, faces opposition from AFL and CIO, and prepares for a closed session vote on further amendments before voting on the bill.
Harrisburg The State Public Assistance Board will study further the proposal to boost food grants to 230000 Pennsylvanians on relief before deciding. Eleanor M Evans said she did not back yesterday the plan to increase food stamps and rent grants, noting revisions to current aid groups and fuel grants. The article also notes Pat Bearer of DuBois elected state deputy of the Pennsylvania Council Knights of Columbus, and a separate crash in Greensburg left Georges Velsohin and Eugene Brice dead in a head-on collision.
West Point observed the Army’s 180th anniversary with a Jubilee Convention dinner and remarks by leaders. President Truman attended activities before returning to Washington, while officials stressed readiness and renewal of resolve to defend the free world.
Washington aid to lift three year rail conflict heads toward a peace plan accepted by key unions and the White House. The plan would raise yard and road workers pay, back pay from 1950, a six hour week goal, and a wage boost to convert six day to five day weeks as negotiations resume.
Four youths aged late teens, cited by Newell Beckwith for a disturbance at Meal Park involving molestation of Boy Scouts during a campout. James Grant, Richard Alcorn, and Donald Nelson face hearings next Saturday at 1 am. Allen Smith claims service in Air Corps. All admit presence but deny participation.
The firm elects a new board led by chairwoman Thoin A Hillswom at a Motel meeting in Columbus. Officers include D. Atmove Hillstrom as vice president and M. FIL strom as president, with directors such as Mrs Gluten A Anderson and Mes David Av Mil sivean joining the board amid reports of plant upgrades and desk shipments.
The Pennsylvania State Employment Service held a conference at Temple University in Philadelphia to address unemployment among workers over 45. A panel discussion and data highlighted that more than one third of state jobless are aged 46 or older, with emphasis on programs to retrain and aid older workers within the PSES.
Amid a major oil industry stoppage, about 1 000 workers remain idle as Senate committee questions Ridgway on wartime fuel supply. CTO ONL leader Knight warns the 90 000 refinery workers could strike, threatening gasoline shipments to support the war effort. Negotiations at the Thuram refinery stall as talks in Denver break off.
Directors of Mead Park push for a new tennis court on an experimental basis to gauge demand for recreational facilities. A park stand with seating and 50 cent to one dollar fees is discussed, plus additional tables and reservation planning. Road work to connect street entrance to a park dead end is noted. Roy Reed reports baseball diamond progress and show removal equipment may be sought to clear a sink.
Erie Railroad history notes the line’s 1860s growth from New York to Meadville and beyond, detailing key figures William Reynolds and connections with the Atlantic and Great Western and New York Central networks. It covers constructions through Ohio and connections to Cincinnati and St Louis, with ongoing expansion and a dedication to Reynolds.
Gen Matthew Ridgway faced sharp Senate questions on Korean prisoner issues and alleged mismanagement at Korea Island camps. Senators pressed for fact finding, warnings on cease fire terms, and assurances that trusted leaders oversee prisoner handling amid claims prisoners vio ted principles and ransoms.
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