18 Oct 1952
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1952
Page
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Corry Jamestown Local 1097 IAM voted 193 to 80 to approve a new contract after talks with management. Average wage increase about 18 cents per hour based on payroll week ending Oct 5 1952 with 14 to 18 cent range by job rate. Arbitration guaranteed and changes to grievance and incentive plan outlined.
Eight area men are slated for induction on Armistice Day. Notices mailed by Lota Drath Board No. 64 list Roger Whitehead Carl Pieper John Offer Edinboro Carl Linson Waterford Donald Morris Clyde Mies Martin Torbell and Donald Keay of Union City as those to report. Registrants must report any address or job changes to the office. Two men killed in Dover crash identified as First Lt William A Glasér and St Francis Doster.
Washington reports a wage boost for 350000 miners faces a key WSB vote led by Archibald Cox. Labor and industry factions clash over inflation, with a mine walkout feared if the raise is not approved. Most coal mines shut down over the weekend as the decision looms.
Bethlehem Steel's Lackawanna plant faces a work stoppage as 1 200 steelworkers quit over piecework pay rates and a company shift to new technology. The plant, employing about 17 000 and a major state facility, could halt steelmaking if the protest continues. Julian Bruce of United Steelworkers priced the action as a challenge to the company's pay plan. Edmund F. Martin, the plant manager, cited unexplained resignations.
Corry reports a total chest drive donation of 4525 toward a goal of 20380. Chairman Russell Brown notes a single large gift as part of the government division contribution and the drive progresses with 14 percent pledged.
A letter from Alexander, superintendent of Corry Memorial Hospital, to Brown, chair of the Community Chest Drive, outlines the hospital’s need for funds and notes the allocation reduction from 10000 to 5000. The hospital has operated 18 months, plans to report results, and emphasizes its role in protecting community health. Continued on Page Three.
The council schedules three sessions Monday evening at the Municipal Building starting 7 30 p m with the Board of Tax Revisions and Appeals hearing three property owners. The regular council meeting follows at 9 00 p m and a Board of Health routine meeting closes the session. Finance Director Walter Sweet has prepared nine months of city operating figures for the 1953 budget draft and budget talks will occur in a later session.
A two inch long radium pellet in a jet in container vanished from the New York Shipbuilding Corp plant. Police and company officials searched the site and issued warnings across New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Delaware and Maryland to avoid handling the dangerous item which could burn if touched.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told a Newark audience that his decisions have been and will be his own, denying influence from critics while praising Gen. George C. Marshall. He argued against isolationism and rejected Democratic charges of being swayed by McCarthy or Taft. The campaign swung toward New England with New York stops and Salisbury-like engagements planned.
Babson sees little chance of a mood similar to 1932. From studying charts in Wellesley and observing New York sales practices, he believes real estate mortgages will be protected by federal housing agencies and prices will rise. He notes strong banks, corporate profits, and price supports, while warning against selfish labor actions and reckless price cuts. He cites heavy investment in advertising and training as key drivers.
San Antonio Texas Governor Adhil4 Buevernay declares nay to Republicans policy on Korea as Stevenson lands a critical attack on Eisenhower. Stevenson charges GOP leaders mislead Americans about Korea and defense policy while Garner signals support for the Democratic ticket in a tense national contest.
Police at the Corry sub-station report Donald Jeffreys charged with reckless driving after a Route 89 collision south of Spartansburg. Milton J. Blakeslee and his daughter Emma narrowly escaped a hit while guiding a herd of 28 Holsteins crossing to pasture. One cow died. others injured. Jeffreys vehicle valued at $875 with damages noted.
In a U N General Assembly speech Andrei Vishinsky pressed for an immediate Korea truce on terms including repatriation of prisoners. The United Nations rejects forcible repatriation, leaving armistice talks at Panmunjom deadlocked as Vishinsky backs Poland’s peace plan for world harmony.
Enrollment totals for evening classes at Hylch Vocational School are low and may be canceled if attendance fails to reach six by the next session. Courses listed include mathematics woodworking and mechanics with instructors Mr Harper and Mrs Constance McMillan overseeing the offerings.
A break in at Johnnie's Merkel in Elgin led to theft of about 10 dollars in coins, 13 dollars in silver, and a .45 revolver kept under the counter. Mrs. Wroblewski found the front door forced at 4 AM after the store closed the previous evening. state police were notified at 10 AM. Local officers had little to go on with no unusual vehicle activity observed nearby.
A Banking er plane with 21 passengers and 4 crew was missing after leaving Kangnung for a base near Pos Hang, 120 miles south. A body washed ashore near Kanghiug and was identified, while aerial searches focused on the coast to find possible survivors.
In Pottstown a man died and two people were wounded after a gun battle at a home. State Police Troop A commander Alfred Kissinger 24 and John Flannery 26 were treated. Kissinger in serious condition with chest wound Flannery's arm was struck.
2.2 miles of city streets covered with asphalt in Buffalo area paving program near completion. Allied Bitumens delivers material as Sauk Brom Inc of Jamestown handles slag and stone application on two miles of sidewalks and intersections. Assessments to property owners likely in one month to six weeks. costs may exceed original 2.00 per foot estimate due to slag supply issues and substitutions.
President Truman, aboard a train and using a campaign tour through New England and Providence, forecast a Democratic win. He accused Dwight Eisenhower of cynical political maneuvers over foreign policy and urged voters to support his party.
An AP report says American troops and South Korean forces halted the last Chinese foothold on Triangle Hill after fierce fighting on the Central Korean Front. Central Front fighting involved repeated Chinese assaults on Sniper Ridge with hundreds of infantry each, heavy air and artillery bombardments, and counterattacks by U.S. and ROK troops securing positions around Pike’s Peak.
Harrispan reniv officials outline a November 4 vote on amending the state constitution to pave the way for liquidation of 218 million dollars in authority bonds. Dr Edward B Login and Gov John Ying officials warn of lower interest costs and potential savings.
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