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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1949
Page
4
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California voters face a special election on Proposition 2 to repeal the year-old pension law. If approved, the measure would remove the pension law from the state constitution while preserving maximum grants and ending related eligibility rules. The campaign pits supporters of the plan against a repeal movement led by anti-pension advocates.
Restrictions on property ownership were liberalized, sheriffing pension costs to the state and elevating benefits. The law shifted pensions from counties to state control and gave the governor power to appoint a welfare director, drawing PTA groups to repeal. California recorded a 64.9 percent rise in monthly pension costs year over year, with 264,862 recipients in August, far above the national trend. In a separate note, Amnetta Allen, 52, was killed by an accidental shotgun discharge on a back porch in Sinnemahoning area, Altoona Hospital reports.
A fire destroyed the Ingre basement barn and adjoining garage on the Ayres farm near Scott's Crossing east of J W & A Howard Works, with losses in the thousands. Pennsylvania ponders a telegraph printer police alert network, Corry to Butler barracks, but funding may kill revival. Lyle G. Durham to study hotel management at Cornell and operate Hotel Pennsylvania on Armistice Day. Levi Pratt hosts a dinner for Corry Motor Sales workers, citing record repair work. East Columbus avenue survey by State Highway Department begins, aiming to pave the unpaved gaps this year and start work next spring. Broadcast pattern programming discussed for future stations.
A quirky trivia quiz asks ten questions spanning stamps, state nicknames, bridge bids, a 1949 Oklahoma election, Newfoundland status, a postmaster general, censorship terms, cardiographs, Boldunese origins, and a three letter animal name. Each item tests general knowledge and historical detail.
In Erie on Sunday three men Henry A Hank Soscia, treasurer of the Erie County Democratic party, Frank Boscia, 27, and John Gambatese, 87, were arrested after a disturbance in front of a city club. Boscia faced two counts of aggravated assault and battery and disorderly conduct, while Soscia and Gambatese were each charged with disorderly conduct and aggravated assault and battery. Alderman George J Brabender issued warrants. countercharges of aggravated assault and battery were filed by Soscia and bystander Louis Del Porto against city police officer Carl Englert, Del Porto receiving hospital treatment for a bruised nose from a club blow.
In recent weeks city business focused on a $10,000 balance and a 1950 budget. Safety Director Robert Price was authorized to buy 300 feet of fire hose at $1.65 per foot. A petition from C. Higby on street lighting was referred. council questioned its benefit to one owner. An argument between Homer Berkhaus and Charles Graham at the Phoenix Hotel surfaced though both were absent. Graham alleged higher garbage bills for larger eateries. Health Officer Harley Drake may intervene per garbage contract terms. Council awaits housing project government action before addressing Pennsylvania Electric Co. request. Mayor Kinley noted another communication was received.
Daily notes from the Federal Public Housing Authorities drafting a resolution to clarify city and government responsibilities in connection with Fair Haven after its sale. Action on the treasurer's report.
Council members voiced concern over a fluid transfer point and referred it to the city treasurer. The meeting also included the monthly routine of approving bills and reports.
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