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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1951
Page
4
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The Sparta Community Fair began with children’s athletic contests for first grade and up, as elders arranged exhibits for judging. Officials led 60 yard races, with winners named in early grades. Queen of the fair Miss Charlotte Skiff was chosen. rain delayed crowning of the prior queen. Exhibits, judging, and parade plans pursued amid scheduled activities and concessions on the fair grounds.
Corry voters will cast ballots in a hot primary election with over 2,400 qualified voters expected to participate, signaling near record turnout for the city. Lightning struck homes during a storm, disabling fire boxes and injuring a child. Cory Merchants, led by Ty Crandall, won two games to even the Erie County Baseball League title bid. Corry High opened its season with a 29-0 football win over Falconer. Remodeling continues at the Realty Building where Washington Lunch has taken over space.
An article outlines U S government actions on price controls for autos during the Korean War era. It notes December 1950 price freezes, a 93 percent March 1951 rise, and DiSalle’s admissions of misalignment with other industries. It compares wholesale auto price moves to steel, non ferrous metals, textiles, paint and tires, and cites a 1 percent decline in auto production worker earnings from June 1950 to June 1951.
Ford and Chrysler increases in factory delivery prices go into effect tomorrow, with GM and other independents expected to follow. Ford rises range about 42 to 66 dollars, Plymouths 91 to 192, and Dodges 99 to 160. OPS approved the moves after a five day review, citing higher material and labor costs and allowing dealers to apply margins to new wholesale prices.
A warrant was issued for Charles DeFoy of Waterford R D 5 after he failed to appear for a criminal trial on a morals charge. DeFoy was arrested last March following an alleged attempt to attack a Erie waitress and was freed on a $300 bond earlier in the year. His May term trial was postponed due to the waitress’s illness. He is the brother of James DeFoy, who briefly escaped from Erie county prison earlier but surrendered days later.
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