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National income rises after a 1949 dip while industrial output and consumer purchasing power show growth. Analysts say production up but jobs remain a key question as the economy expands.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
1
Economic experts confident of prosperous year
Washington April 13 economic experts say first quarter 1950 shows general gains in production and buying power. National income rose after a slump, industrial production recovered post strike, and per capita personal income reached new highs. The president's council foresees continued prosperity through the year but notes slower private investment and persistent labor-market concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Council of Economic Advisers
Janusay
Bop
Leon Keyserling
April Snow Strikes Corry District
A spring snowstorm hit the Corry area last night, leaving about 5 to 6 inches of snow and slick streets. State highway crews resumed plowing by midnight and continued into morning as temperatures hovered around 17 degrees. No major accidents reported, though one car-truck crash occurred in the city amid slippery roads. The storm was felt across western Pennsylvania and nearby regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Divirut
State Highway Department
George Muilsierick
Mainweather
noonWastern
Penntsylvania
New York
New England
Mifnois
Wisconsin
Associated Press
Youth Murders Family and Self in Huntington
A juvenile in Huntington, West Virginia, killed his parents and sister with a knife and hammer, then took his own life. The Associated Press report cites a troubled youth known locally as Willem Blank, details a chaotic household scene, and notes police and hospital actions as authorities investigated the killings and attempted to save the killer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press Huntington
W. Va
Big Family
Sui Lowkix
Wien
Willem
Haliyy Blank
Fiat
Hillstrom Named Director of U S Chamber of Commerce
David A Hillstrom president of Corry-James town Mfg Corp has been elected a member of the board of directors of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce of the United States An official notification from Sweden cites Hillstrom’s long active role in the Swedish Chamber He will serve as a fellow director alongside leaders from major firms and the Swedish ambassador to the United States
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Swedish Chamber OF Commerce of the
United States
David A. Hillstrom
Mananer
Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation
T He Ho
Chamber of Commerce of
Ian
Ben Kurt Nylander
Sweden
N. R. Jo Tunes
Cellulase Sales Co, Inc
Ekman
Electrotex Corporation
G. H. Lundbeck
Manaeine Threator Swedish America Line
Thomas J. Watson
International Business Machines Corp
Winthrop W Aldrich
Chainman Chase National Bank
Harold F Anderson
Guatinly Trust Co
Harvard Hall Bomb Touches Harvard Thayer Hall
An improvised bomb exploded on a window sill at Harvard University's Thayer Hall injuring one student and alarming about 160 freshmen. Robert Dobble of Allentown, Pennsylvania, suffered facial lacerations as glass shattered and a window frame blew out. Police chief Al Randall said the device likely a prank by Yard troublemakers, and noted no student injuries were severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard University
Thayer Hall
Bles
Robert Dobble
Allentown
Tymamize Yard
Alan Randal
Improvements At Findley Lake Reach $6000 Milestone
Property owners association reports $6000 spent on Findley Lake improvements. President C M Howard says funds financed by purchases of the former mill site and waterworks, with labor donated by members. Workers cut 350 stumps, dismantled the old mill, built a retaining wall, rebuilt a dam sidewalk, and will clear dirt to form a swimming area peninsular. The water level was lowered five to six inches and will be replaced. plans include a park and broader improvements with nonprofit memberships to support ongoing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley
Odditwor
Sorthwest
Jaike
Suspending Liquor Licenses In Erie City
Five licensed liquor establishments in the city face suspensions by the Pennsylvania Liquor Board for allowing miners to frequent and for sales to miners. The actions, effective May 5, follow hearings in Erie last month. Frank's Tavern was cleared. others may continue to operate with a $10 daily privilege during the suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ue Peninsslvatia Liguo
Harrisbulr
AML
Gothio
Peter Gitex
Bolivian beauty seeks extension of her visa
Mireya Urguidi a 22 year old Bolivian woman pleaded with Naturalization Chief J Stewart for permission to extend her six month Visitor's visa. The permit expires in June. She fears marriage to an older man to whom she has been betrothed since childhood and did not give his name. She described her situation in a soft accent and said she would return to South America if denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sevempeneres
Tulsa
Olds
United States
Mireya Urguidi
J. Stewart
South America
Sue
Olnale
Cochabamba
Corry youths listed for trial in murder case
Two Cory youths, Joseph Amoroso and Aston Char hotly, face trial in Mayland Circuit Court on April 24 after confessing to shoplifting and being implicated in a crime spree. Police report state the men were arrested following a break in at a grocery on East Mill Street and note prior appearances and pleas. The court will hear the cases unless a plea is entered before Judge Both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory Youthy
Crimiu
Mayland
Coultity Enurt House
Joseph Amoroso
Aston Char
Gury Best
Justine
Toy
Pollew
Fises
East Mill Street
Cory Countey Club
Jackson Benils Cony
Bees Ins
Aula Amoroso
Chase
Awarding Plaintiffs 200 Million in Disaster Claims
Federal district judge Kennerly in Houston awarded plaintiffs 200 million dollars in disaster claim damages. The ruling covers five claims connected to a Texas City catastrophe two years earlier and comes as the weekend was underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Federal Districtiurge TM
Emerly
Jun Orster
Texas City
Kennerly
Lnst
Blue Cross Paid $42,805 in Corry Hospital
A Blue Cross report by the Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh shows Corry Memorial Hospital received 342,805 in 1949 as part of western Pennsylvania totals of side 10,190,000 paid to member hospitals. The association says 1.5 million members cover the region and that 190,524 cases produced 2,420,134 days of care. Also noted is a Pittsburgh printers strike with 400 workers idle after wage and welfare demands were rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Corry Memorial Hospital
Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh
Nyspelasium
Lo~ Eal
Pennsylvania
Piitebimeh
Abraham Oscraft
Provident
Blue Cross
Osetom
United States
Canjatlt
Teri
Pittsburgh
Iike
Foreigners say Soviets pouring into Shanghai
Hong Kong April 12 reports say a stream of foreigners arrived in Shanghai from Cheinm aust China today. The city is easing travel bans as Russians, including civilians and some political workers, flood Shanghai streets amid a tense atmosphere. Passengers aboard a small postal vessel recounted crowded conditions and mixed sentiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hong Kong
Rassans
Shanghai
Cheimnaust
China Sud
Snanghal Amie
Hvineich Jessen
St Tientiln
Nort Ching
Jaffio Shanghal
Two Local Youths Admit Break-In at Bowl-Aire Alleys
Two youths, a 14 year old and his older brother, confessed to a break-in at Bowl-Aire bowling alleys and a December theft. Police report the younger boy is abroad with his father, and the older brother is awaiting formal position on the case. Pete Russell, bowling alley operator, valued losses at about 95 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louit Ke
Bowl-Aire
Harley Drake
Erie
LeHoy Stiles
Pitt Avenue
Pete Russell
Vhe Wleys
Labor Picture Bright In Refining Industry
Washington April 19. The government Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a rosy outlook for petroleum production and refining with a rise in demand for petroleum products. About 400,000 workers are employed in refinery production out of roughly 1,500,000 in all petroleum fields. Texas leads oil field jobs, followed by Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, California, Louisiana and Pennsylvania. The 375 refineries employ about 200,000 workers, with leading refinery states Texas California Pennsylvania Indiana Louisiana and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Assoemee
Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Biresu
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Tineis
California
Louisland
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Louisana
New Jersey
Plane down with 10 aboard widens search
Pravda reports a sea and air search widens for a missing U S patrol plane with ten aboard in the Baltic. The incident follows a claimed Soviet shooting down a U S plane near Latvia and Latvia border areas amid conflicting statements and protests from Moscow and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowuenereneres
Moscow
Pravdia
United States
Baltic
Latvia
McCarthy Eyes Another Ex Communist Witness
McCarthy may call a former Communist to bolster his Lattimore case. Prosecution talks with the witness occurred as tensions rose in the Senate inquiry. Meanwhile Senator Tydings delayed an aide appointment amid disputes with Senator Lodge over staffing and process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Associated Press
Washington
Seustor McCarthy
R-Wls
Senate
Lois Bugeng
Owen Lattimore
Lattimore
Budene
Abice
Fordham University
Senate Foreign Relations
State Department
Tyd~ings
D-Md
Senator Lodge
R-Mass
I Is
Tydings
Frederick Ayer, Jr
Wenham Mass
Chorp
Lode
Ayer
Ayer Hi H
Annie Helbeck to Celebrate 102nd Birthday at Prayer Meet
Lancaster April 13 A Presbyterian group plans a prayer meeting to honor Annie Helbeck of Strasburg on her 102nd birthday Sunday She has used a wheelchair for six years but refuses to be called an invalid and will wear a new hair-do for the occasion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Annie Helbeck
Strasburg
Miss Helbeck
Searchers chase possible Baltic wreckage near Deland
A new report of possible plane wreckage in the Baltic sent U S search craft off the Swedish island of Deland as they hunt a navy panel plane missing since Saturday with 10 men aboard. Debris sightings near Gotland sparked hopes, while Soviet fire reports and weather limited visibility for the search. Meanwhile, discussions in Washington touched on arming patrols near Russian borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Baltic
U.S
Deland
Navy
Ocland
Sweden
Entvia U
Gehera Bie
Russi
Moscow
Tutt
le~ Pays
Orland Tshund
Lepaya
Tove
Balti
Geland
Dernkoelisvile
U. S. Air Force
Wiesbaden
Meir
Born=holm
Westen
Latvia
Klinger
Air Force
Washington
Senate
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U.S. Chamber
Findley Lake
PEGE
New Castle
Fmank
Louige Webbser
Mary Croyle Abeer
Johns Hopkine Hospital
Willy Sal
Creaing
Lund
Virgin Lusite
Chaying Webber
Corry Hospital
Juiliary
Combolion
Tip
Frein
Truman
Kansas City
St. Louis
Kansas’ City
Crand
Truman Forlay
Taft
Ohio
Pravda
Russia
Play. du
Lepuya
Lmilly Jed
Budenz
Lodge
Hunt
Swedish Isle
Island of Ieland
New Hope
Search
Franklin Air Force
Detroit
Moetors
Nash
Burer
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