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27 Nov 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1951
Page
1
A terse, unreadable fragment hints at a small life event. It mentions Steen and a possession in a condensed phrasing, but lacks clear date, place, or participants to form a concrete notice or story.
The United States and Belgium offer separate resolutions to NATO to accelerate forming a European army. NATO deputies will try to merge them before presenting to the council. Eisenhower appeals for British support and a unified command structure amid reports on Soviet air power and upgrades to allied forces.
Washington dispatch reports Roger Lowell Putnam 58, a Springfield mayor and nephew of known university presidents, chosen by President Truman as the new economic stabilizer. He succeeds Erle Johnston, resigning Nov 30 to head the Motion Picture Association. Putnam, a Democrat, will serve as recess appointee starting Dec 1 at 17500 a year.
At a budget session City Council members discussed a proposed three mill increase to property taxes. Finance Director Walter Sweet indicated the plan could raise about 15 000 to 18 000 over last year’s 197 027 budget, with a per capita levy near five dollars and a draft tax rate of 19 to 20 mills to balance the budget. Various department cuts were noted, keeping overall spending above 150 000, while the budget remains open for 30 days for public input before readings.
New York dispatch says sensational development links Willie Moretti murder to present at former city cops. Daily News claims case would explode into police graft scandal, naming Becker and Rosenthal crimes and a payoff scheme tied to Albert Anastasia and the underworld.
Washington Nov 27 A top Internal Revenue official plans a sweeping purge to improve efficiency. More than 30 employees including collectors are to be fired or suspended amid investigations in San Francisco New York and Detroit. The moves accompany heightened congressional scrutiny and fresh disclosures from the related Caudle case.
A 32-year-old man arrested within minutes after Mike Tafrats, 37, was shot in the abdomen during an attempted holdup at Tafrats Service Station in New Castle. Charles Winning, 27, of Marion County, Indiana, is held on an open charge as police detail the taxi ride from Butler to New Castle and the failed robbery attempt. Tafrats is in critical condition at New Castle Hospital.
The Franz Furniture building on First Avenue changes hands in a sale tied to adjoining properties in the Union Block. Plans include vacating by March 1, 1952, with the Spiesman Shoe Store occupying the south half on the first floor and Connie's Delleatesser and Evade Furniture mentioned in connection to relocations. The sale affects real estate on the north half of the Union Block and the property is valued at roughly 86,300 on city tax assessments.
Moscow trained Rudolf Slansky once a top Czech Communist, was dismissed as vice premier and ordered arrested for activities against the state. The Prague government cited subversive groups and investigations. Slansky had led the party as secretary general and faced renewed Western concern over Moscow influence and Czech unrest.
State Senate, led by Republicans, rejected the five per cent corporate net income levy and the real estate transfer plan, endorsing a one per cent income tax only as a proposed compromise. Debate focused on corporate dividend taxation and potential revenue gains, with friction over amendments and anticipated political shifts. The House bill package remains stalled pending December sessions.
Parma police say a University of Pittsburgh graduate, Thomas A. Perkinson, 25, once editor of Pitt Panthers magazine, is wanted for 15 robberies in Pittsburgh. He allegedly confessed to two robberies after a tense phone call with his wife and fled when detectives closed in.
Washington news reports a three judge tribunal hears Mayes B. Cambs's challenge to the constitutionality of a new gambling tax. The law, effective November 1, requires a $50 occupation tax stamp and 10 percent of gross gambling income. Combs filed suit November 1 and refused to disclose business details, arguing the stamp would not be issued without those answers. His attorney, Myron Ehrlich, notes Combs paid the stamp but did not receive it.
Norfolk Va November 21 report from the 28th Division shows Company A sailors from the former Pennsylvania National Guard heading to Bremerhaven Germany aboard the USNS Ger Sty Heimelman. Interviews reveal Sgt. Ayers and Corporal Reynolds dear for home, with private concerns about marriage and longing for loved ones as they prepare for overseas duty on a long voyage.
Cars were ticketed for two hour parking after an early morning enforcement check. Residents reported a $1 reminder and notices showing a 10 percent packing space Tarver away near the business section, with authorities considering broader restrictions.
State College Pa November 27 Fire swept the second story of the downtown Gentzel building causing about 575000 in damage. Firemen said a gas leak may have caused the initial explosion and spread flames through the frame and brick structure. Several Penn State students jumped from a roof to safety and eight first floor businesses suffered minor damage.
Murray, head of both the United Steelworkers and the Steelworkers unions, opens negotiations with U S Steel today seeking a substantial wage boost for about 400,000 workers. Industry leaders say they cannot afford higher wages as prices and profits rise. A 22-point demand includes guaranteed annual wage, union shop and better incentive pay plans.
A Central States Motor Freight Bureau witness told ICC hearings in Pittsburgh that operating costs run higher here than in any other terminal across five Midwest states. John C. McWilliams, cost analyst, said Pittsburgh handling averages 12.5 cents per 106 pounds, versus 6.7 cents elsewhere, as Central States seeks a rate increase up to $40 per truckload.
United Nations and Communist negotiators clashed over a cease-fire framework in Munsan Korea. The Communists demanded limited supervision and no rapid disarmament while the UN pressed for a seven point plan including a joint supervisory body and immediate truce provisions.
Darlington Pa Nov 2 An explosion and ensuing fire damaged the Staso Millma Go plant at Darlington, estimated at $100,000. The blast disrupted electric power, hindering shutdown of the brick-making operation. Plant manager R W Bassett reported the shutoff failed to operate.
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