28 May 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1952
Page
1
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The Office of Price Stabilization plans penny boosts on many items lifting the U S food bill about 100 million dollars yearly. Distributors worry prices may rise, while OPS cautions increases vary by store and demand with some items seeing no price rise.
Harrisburg report: Trucking firms appealed to the State Supreme Court, arguing a loophole in the 45,000 pound truck weight limit. The case, presented by Dilner Transfer Co of Pittsburgh, contends ceilings for semi tractors could reach 68,000 pounds. Deputy AG Phil Tewis called the move a bold attempt to amend the vehicle code without legislative action.
Judge Ralph T. Bell fined Beulah B. Pryel Albert J. Pryel Jr and Thomas Clougherty $500 each and gave one year probation after they pled guilty to conspiracy and operating a lottery. The trio from Homestead were charged with running a bingo game that allegedly netted about $30 000 annually.
The Meswangersunna csemata Corp. ends the six minute disconnect on Tout Teleptone calls in Corry as part of a company wide removal of the feature. Harold P. Mish er says the change responds to user desire and will spread to other exchanges as a new operator position prompted the discontinuation locally.
The local Red Cross tent chapter announced a June 15 bloodmobile visit from noon to 6 PM with an updated hours policy to suit late afternoon donors. Ek Sawyer was elected public information chairman, succeeding Frank Burkad, and Columbus Spring Creek annexation was approved by Headquarters.
An experimental Navy jet crashed and exploded near a Calmhouse mile northeast of Hatboro Pennsylvania, burying 20 feet into the ground. The pilot, whose identity was withheld awaiting notification of next of kin, had been laying smoke screens over the area.
A Pennsylvania State Employment Service ruling reversing a denial of unemployment benefits for Frew was overturned by Kane Referee Harvey G. Berkhouse. The overrule found no clear proof of wilful misconduct and noted tampering claims on drink receipts were unproven. Frew, a CutLing resident, will receive benefits for a period and Legion officers may appeal to a compensation board in Harrisburg.
Major shift ends the long shared service at Center Street as Erie and Pennsy passenger trains halt near the crossing and staff transfers occur. Erie depot staff remain, while Pennsy adds Robert Clark and Allan Spencer to freight and ticket roles. Elks president Adolphus W Anderson of Philadelphia begins a second term.
Erie Railroad dedicates its expanded Corry station with a noon ceremony. Mayor Pred Ihiley and President Johnston presided as officials from Erie and local business groups attended. A ribbon cutting by Mrs Kinley marked the opening. luncheon followed for Corry industry leaders and chamber members.
The city celebrated the opening of Corry's new Erie Railroad passenger station at noon as civic groups for decades sought the project. President Paul W. Johnston and railroad officials attended the dedication and formal activities marked final completion of the model new structure.
President denounces claims of germ warfare as false and cites Geneva Convention compliance. White House discussions with a Washington delegation label accusations as baseless propaganda. An American Action Committee delegation in Romania heard the president defend Soviet restraint amid tensions.
Postal workers warned of halted pay until Congress passes a deficien cy appropriation. The Postal Bulletin reports lawmakers have two days to resolve funding differences. Paydays on the 16th and 1st may be affected as bills to fund agencies through June face conference checks.
Senator Williams alleges the government granted lax tax treatment to Capone era gangsters, arguing Treasury officials approved liberal deductions to help hide assets. He urged full tax collection and scrutiny of IRS practices, citing hidden cash and legitimate investments.
In Busan the National Assembly held a sit down strike and faded after President Rhee pledged to answer to a public accounting. A 16 2 vote urged Rhee to lift martial law in three southern provinces but he did not comply and the emergency law remains in effect.
Senate rejects a 500 billion dollar cut in the 56.0 billion foreign aid bill by a 41 to 33 vote. Both sides undecided in advance on the trimming as the chamber decides the measure.
Berlin report notes East Germany escalates pressure amid Berlin blockade tensions. Orders reportedly call for police to shoot attempting to cross zones, while Western powers seek to maintain transit and avert a crisis.
Workmen ready drilling gear at Follett farm five miles north of the city for a five well gas project by Pennsylya Gar Company. The fifth well is capped and tied into mains. production will pause in summer and resume, with the site shift toward the east planned as crews seek richer pockets. In Spain, Fronit Carding spells out a sharp critique of Russia as war-minded morals sag.
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