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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary readable items describe a farm setting with cows hay and manure, plus machinery such as Deering rons and a two horse national leader. Several names appear including H Clark Ralph Shelton and references to dates 11 14 15.
President Truman urges prompt approval of a 4 billion dollar a year excess profits tax on corporations to fund defense. Treasury Secretary Snyder outlines a proposed 15 percent levy as a softer alternative to the World War II scale tax, with hearings opening as Congress resumes in late November.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court debates if estate taxes are due on Mary Fuller Frazier's $2 million bequest. She died August 6 1948, leaving Perryopolis Fayette County as the main estate site. Litigation centers on whether executors must pay Pennsylvania inheritance tax to the state. Attorney Lewis H Van DuSen Jr represents six heirs challenging the tax ruling. The proceeding, held in Philadelphia, involves Fidelity Philadelphia Trust Co and Thomas Stokes as executors.
Washington November 5 EneE Jubion s metal tailing industry may be curbed by July under government “correlated materials plan” for defense needs says NPA general counsel Manly Fletschmann The plan envisages restricting use of steel and other metals for refineries power plants and defense supporting industries while civilian copper and other metals are limited starting January 2 The plan aims to balance metal allocation amid possible defense needs through 1982 and beyond with more limited controls anticipated later in the year The report notes the bill would involve curbs on metal usage and production adjustments by industry stakeholders including automobile sectors and related suppliers
Union officials and plant management at Aeto Supply Mfg 6 Inc met in a new effort to reach a work agreement. Rumors spread of a five percent wage hike now and a similar rise in March, but no official confirmation was possible. Some workers involved in grievance disputes reportedly received checks covering involved pay rates, while a tentative conference aimed to avert a walkout among about 400 employees.
Massed pickets and Philadelphia police confront non-striking Bell Telephone operators at a New York exchange. After brief clashes, 16 workers slip inside while reinforcements restore lines, as the nationwide strike nears week one end. Bell says service remains largely normal though slowed in 40 to 48 communities. The CWA accuses Bell of a lockout and unfair labor practices amid ongoing talks.
Winter weather slows a large pipeline project in Corry as crews average about a mile daily in frigid fields. Officials hope to finish in the next two weeks before heavy snows, with some workers staying through winter to repair and rebuild equipment for next spring plans moving from Buffalo terminal toward New England states.
Washington Nov 15 The National Production Authority banned new construction of bars and saloons and expanded the prohibition to include golf courses pools and yacht basins when costs exceed 5000 in a 12 month period. Contractors say Italian American Club additions may proceed with limited steel joists awaiting delivery.
Pennsylvania Republicans in Erie select Hele Schhiralt to a third term as president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women amid debate over Atlantic aid and international programs. The convention authorized nominations and elections, with formal installation planned.
A series of seven explosions rocked a Gulf Coast refinery near Port Arthur Texas early today injuring three workers, one critically. The blasts damaged a catalytic cracking unit at Gulf Oil's plant, delaying operations and prompting firefighting from multiple towns.
Senator Ferguson says post election shifts will push closer policy cooperation between Democrats and Republicans. He foresees bipartisan support for a Truman administration foreign aid program beyond the Marshall Plan, with estimates around 8 billion dollars, while remaining critical of overall Far East policy. party balance: GOP 47 seats, Democrats 49 in the new Senate. current Senate 4 Democrats and 42 GOP. House majority also shifted toward Republicans.
Washington dispatch outlines the struggle over Secretary of State Acheson's tenure as Democratic and Republican lines form. It notes Truman's continued support, party pressure, and calls for a commission to probe Communist influence in the State Department, with decisions pending on personnel and policy after the congressional session opens.
Associated Press report says six Navy crewmen died when a plane crashed on Rich Mountain near Pace Oklahoma last night. The burning wreckage was found by forest rangers early today. five bodies remained in the wreckage and one nearby. The aircraft, marked with 18 Navy signals, was en route from Lincoln Nebraska to New Orleans and overdue. A relief crew started the ascent to retrieve the bodies, a task expected to take hours.
Two Erie banks agreed to lend about 11000 to finance work on the new hospital project. The total participation is shared between First National Bank of Erie and the Natl Bank and Trust Co. of Erie, with both institutions aiming to provide up to 20000. The federal government stipulates a final repayment of around 74362, leaving the hospital with an indebtedness near 304000. Directors cite short pledges and funding gaps as reasons for securing the loan.
Oslo November 15 Twenty persons were believed killed or hurt in a rain accident at Hjuksehor on the Oslo Kristiansand Railway when an Oslo bound train from Kristiansand collided with a freight car that broke loose on the main line. Emergency squads from Kristiansand and Drammen rushed to the scene.
The Associated Press reports networks face a strike threat as executives meet with labor leaders. Discussions aim to avert a walkout while authorities weigh legal action and potential consequences for major markets including New York Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Union City man Ted Lave Mulvin of 6 Bonford Street died at Union City Hospital yesterday from injuries in a log mishap. Police and Deputy Sheriff investigated, with several workers reportedly injured in the incident at Westbury Lumber Co. Mulvin, employed in Union City, died after being struck by a falling log. Survivors include widow Josephine and three children. funeral services are set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Musser Funeral Home officiated by Rev J S Beethven.
The 1950 Community Chest drive reached 277,738 dollars, about 90 percent of the 29,800 goal, with solicitors aiming for a further 3,000 in the coming week. Rev. James McIntosh, chairman, said the effort should finish within the next week though parts of the drive remain active in areas not completed during the two week allotment.
Red battalions drive back South Korean forces along the UN line at two eastern and western points. The report notes exhausted troops and strategic positions around Yonglivon and adjacent reservoirs with mentions of defense by S. Marines and Chinese contingents. Page Four continuation referenced.
Pittsburgh report states industrial action by mailing room workers and press drivers ended after days of stoppage. Contract expired October 1, with back pay and wage bump discussed. nine month term proposed for return to work. details included insurance and contributions, but no firm work date set.
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