11 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1951
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists land, buildings, and assorted items with prices and addresses. Mentions include factory, real estate, a toll location, and various names and numbers, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Washington rumor grows that the Pentagon seeks to overturn a three year old ruling banning military custody of atomic weapons. A Pentagon meeting with AEC chair Gordon Reed and Henry Smyth raised questions about readiness and policy. Forrestal diaries suggest earlier push for civilian control, with Truman wary of civilian or military overreach in dropping bombs.
Washington Ont 11 Senator Taft of Ohio said he would seek the Republican presidential nomination only if the party wants him. After a national survey report, Taft would study the duty and decide in reasonable time but not this week. Taft’s backers David Lagalls and Ben Tate claim the senator is the overwhelming choice for the GOP nod, based on 86,000 miles of travel in 34 states.
Judge grants Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission standing to intervene in OPS suit against 13 Pittsburgh milk dealers. OPS charged violations of price ceilings of 22 1/2 cents per quart. dealers sold milk at 28 cents under state orders. Chief Counsel Bruner says commonwealth has interest and will join the controversy.
Washington reports bickering over past policies of Ambassador Jessup as a Senate subcommittee studying his UN nomination ends hearings with no vote set. Stassen criticizes Acheson and claims records misstate meetings on Chinese Nationalist aid. Truman named Acheson to lead U.S. delegation. Jessup and party face further questions.
A gunman herded 48 employees and customers into a large box, forced the manager and cashier to hand over money, then fled when police sirens sounded. No loot was recovered, and authorities continued to search for the suspect.
The House approved a $4.4287 billion military construction appropriation mainly for barracks depots and bases overseas for Army and Navy needs, with $14.6 million for Grandview Missouri airport. An $8.29 billion foreign aid measure followed, as leaders pressed to finish nine bills by week’s end. The vote total was 300 to 19, and the airport funding sparked debate over President Truman’s hometown project.
An audit led by Controller Rockwell Hart uncovers that Belo county commissioners drew excessive travel funds. The 1948 total reached 790.40 while 1950 expenses climbed to 3421.00, prompting the board to cap car and travel allowances at 60 a month per member, yet auditors found extra travel requests above the set payments.
Sunner Welles plans marriage after January to ex Baroness Harriet Post Wilson Vor Jeszensky as confirmed by her mother. The bride, recently divorced in New Jersey from Baron Emmerich Von Jeszensky, brings a notable lineage to the Oxon Hill home of 59 year old Welles, a former undersecretary.
Final agreement on a tax hike bill nears completion as leaders outline proposals to raise income taxes for most brackets while keeping some provisions, including withholding changes and limits on public aid, under review. The conference committee's plan to modify Senate and House amendments aims to secure final passage despite ongoing debates over subsidies, dividends, and corporate taxation.
Joseph Janosee of Corry RD 4 appeared in court facing multiple driving related charges. Judge Tah deferred sentencing until November 22 after restitution guidance and continued a $1,000 bond set when he was released last Sunday.
Washington reports the Defense Production Administration plans to cut automobile output by about 18 percent, allowing 950,000 cars in the first quarter of 1992. Officials say the move, tied to steel, copper, and aluminum shortages, aims to ease supply constraints while industry sources note stocks may differ from expectations.
Davis J McDonald secretary treasurer of the CIO United Steelworkers outlined tentative plans for a national campaign against racial discrimination. The campaign follows a three day human relations conference attended by union leaders, educators, medical professionals, and industrialists at Pennsylvania State College.
State Fish Hotel workers west of the city say the annual fall task will stock 20 000 fish including bullheads sunfish and other species. Plans include 1000 sunfish and 1000 bullheads to Chapman Dim in Warren County 800 bullheads and 300 sunfish to the French Creek branch near Union City and 600 sunfish and bullheads to Lake Libeul. Hatchery employees begin the season next Monday to prep and pen the stock for release.
Two drivers were arrested after a four vehicle crash at the Route 6 and Sim's Crossing intersection near Corry. HLM and Marcia Pen net paid fines, while the other driver pleaded guilty to a turn sign violation and attempted passing. Police report about $25 damage to each vehicle.
Bowdoin College's Delta Upsilon chapter severed ties with the national fraternity rather than drop a Black member. The 93 year old Bowdoin group faced suspension until November 6, 1950, after inviting a Black student to join. Local leader Toki A Hitehhr emphasized the national fraternity would deem such action unfraternal.
Total campaign goal $322 700 with divisional quotas led by corporations and industrial workers. Arts, retail, and professional groups set specific targets including $11 199 from city residents and $4 000 for the trance stats division. Mrs Warlo Morris of Columbus heads the solicitation in her community as the roster is finalized.
A paint booth for Ajax engines was installed at the Alay Iron Works in the No 1 Warehouse. It uses back-wash water to push fumes, is a modern compact unit, and will spray three colors with Paasche equipment. The system debuts in the shipping department for final engine painting and employs three pistols for operation.
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip spend a half holiday in Ottawa during their North American tour. They attend a civic luncheon with local dignitaries, receive gifts for Prince Charles and Princess Anne, take a boat ride, and plan a governor general's buffet with square dancing before midnight train travel. Tomorrow they head to eastern Ontario and Toronto.
An Iranian official said talks on a cease fire have stalled while Western reports claim progress. In New York the U S banking group announced a 10 million dollar loan for southern development and job creation under a ten year plan. Dr Alan V Atkins was named director of the National Bureau of Standards succeeding Dr Edward Condon who left for Corning Glass.
FBI agents conduct mass arrests across New Jersey California Ohio New York and Washington as 220 people are implicated in a plot to steal government property. Items seized include boots blankets guns building materials and $1.09 million. Sixteen civilian and military personnel are among those arrested at Camp Keller Washington.
In St Louis 11-A, about 2400 Anheuser Busch workers walked out over a staffing dispute on basement versus fourth floor roles. Union officials and federal mediators failed to reach a proposal after ten days of talks. August Busch Jr. called the issue trivial yet paralyzing a large enterprise.
St Louis October 1 James P Finnegan former Internal Revenue collector was indicted today by a federal grand jury on bribery charges. The case ties him to a prominent figure in a broader congressional investigation into corruption in the nation tax collection system.
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