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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1950

Page

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Rescue Flight Crashes in Japan With 35 Aboard

Weather hinders search for a C-54 air freighter that crashed near the Tokyo area after departing from the Philippines. Thirty five were aboard including a high official tied to General MacArthur. Ground and air teams scoured 14 square miles in rugged terrain, while fog and surf battered efforts to locate the wreckage near Sagami Bay and Tachikawa air base.

Prackikawa Air Base Philippines Tokyo Japan MacArthur Phillippines Prank & Pickelé Chicago Bf MacArthue Manila O Torrens Washington Bern- al Adams New York Wwrxa Snegint Bay Air Force Tarhikawa

Corry School Board Names Three Member Superintendent Committee

The Corry Board of Education met to form a three member committee to begin selecting a new superintendent after David Swartz left for the Carste schools. The panel will include C. B. Monroe, E. W. [reldt ane] Graham. The meeting confirmed the resignation and opened the position for all applications amid election changes affecting local schools. The outcome reflects a tougher path to secure leadership as elections occurred on April 11. A separate, incomplete report notes the unidentified body of a man found in the Monongahela River, later identified as Harry Z. Feippheimer, 71, of Southside Pittsburgh, with the body recovered after a prior medical incident.

Corry Board of Education David Swartz Carste Monroe Graham Ili Theatah BG Pittsburgh Monongahela River Harry 2 Feipheimer Southside Oftler

New Phone Tieup Now Threatened By AP

Ernest Weaver, president of Division A of the Communications Workers of America, said a strike call would be issued within 24 hours to 10,000 telephone installation workers if Western Electric does not change its position on the South Bend dispute. Western Electric, the Bell System manufacturing arm, faces possible work stoppage Wednesday if wage talks fail and federal mediators do not resolve the stalemate.

Associated Press New York Ernest Weaver Communications Workers of America Western Electric Company Scully Bend South Bend Western Electric Co

Spartansburg Syrup Festival Struggles Through Snow

A spring snowstorm delayed Spartansburg syrup festival events as Lions Club leaders extended the show to a third day. Crowds flocked to the school grounds where a giant tent housed exhibits and vendors served hot cakes with Jills Pride maple syrup. Judges from Pennsylvania State College evaluated density flavor and appearance with prizes awarded to local producers.

Penmnytownia Manila Lions Club Jenn Frank Murphy Pennsylvania State College Syr- UN Spartansburg Firth Harlan Burlingame Corry Vali Gist Alde Post Rolle 8 Conterville Stranahan Brothers Hutching von Brothers Frank Culver Benson Brothers Columbus Arst No Man Wheatall

Findley Lake Group Seeks More Members for Association

A letter drafted by C. M. Howard, president of the Findley Lake Property Owners Association, urges both members and non-members to join efforts to fund and complete improvements. Reported gains include garbage removal, lake dredging, water rights, dam work, a bathing berths, and park preparations. A work bee to clear the former mill property is planned, with concrete work by Lawrence and Richard Emory costing $400 and funded by a permanent membership fee. Session runs from dawn to dusk.

Findley Lake Lawrence Richard Emory Howart Moon

Miss Easter's Parents Face Charges In Child Abandonment Case

Justice of the Peace T. F. Coyne ordered Mrs. Mary Kapeaynakl, 38, held on child abandonment and morals charges. Patrick Cunningham, 35, a boarder who admitted fathering the newborn, was held on morals charges.

Ptissumus Apioa Missy Easter Nille Justice of the Peace T. F. Coyne Gurnegie Mary Kapeaynakl Patrick Cunningham

Babson Warns Subsidies Tighten Farmer Regimentation

Eureka Kans April 22 statistician notes farmers face regimentation from subsidies. He cites U S farm cash receipts rising from 38.69 billion in 1939 to a record 31.31 billion in 1948 and 27.703 billion in 1949. He warns weather and acreage use will shape 1950 crop receipts and urges renewed farm production to meet Allied needs.

W. Babson Eureka Kans U. S Fill Mater Tarmers Allie Bugserver

Two Czechs Draw Death Sentences in Prague Trial

PRAGUE April 22 official Czech news agency reported two Czechs were sentenced to death for high treason and spying for the United States. A defendant received life imprisonment and three others 10 to 25 years. Former U S embassy officials were named as directing the espionage activities.

Prague Czechoslovakia Suble Ecourh United States Alveney U.S Jaromir Nechanaky Velesky Wahl Nechansky Wahl Milos Sprysl Jie Dobnalek Miss Viekava

Ajax Distributor Earnings Slashed Amid Higher Costs

National Supply Company, major Ajax Teva Works distributor, reports first quarters show net profit down to 249 874 or 47 cents a share on sales of 50 151 617, versus 63 060 277 and 2 00 per share on 40 000 724 in 1949. Officials cite higher operating costs but note improvement since year start and nearing 1949 quarterly averages.

Pittsburgh National Supply Company National Supply

Three New School Taxes Bring In 22572 This Year

A report details revenue from three new school levies, totaling about 922,672, with payments from various business sectors and clubs. The board anticipates continued revenue gains as it prepares the next year's budget, noting half the total comes from business and retail sectors.

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Promote Erie Freight Agent Chester Carnes to Buffalo Supervisor

Chester Carnes, Erie Railroad freight agent, is promoted to supervisor of stall and car service on the Buffalo and Rochester divisions with headquarters in Buffalo. Fay G. Hill succeeds him as chief rate clerk at the Youngstown office. Both promotions take effect next Monday. Carnes has served five years at the local office and plans to move his family to Buffalo once housing is arranged. He has been active in Kiwanis and the Presbyterian Church.

Chester Carnes Buffalo Fay G. Hill Chester Cones Erie Railroad Rochester Wim Ofice Yolingstown Carnes Mr. Hin Park Street Kiwanis Club Ald Presbyterian Church

Phone Rate Hike Hearings Ended

Harrisburg April 22 The WY Was cleared for a decision by the Public Utility Commission on the Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation's request for a 2120000 a year rate increase. The case went to the commission for final action after technitians wound up a long investigation. Exhibits and testimony were to be bound for decision expected in at least a month.

Sarrisburg Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation Hnal Gexion PUG Technitians Boschies Tate

Chrysler Talks In Hopeless Deadlock Report

A large chunk of garbled text from Detroit dated April 22 reports federal mediation failing to break a long strike by 49,000 Chrysler workers. The piece mentions federal mediation and cooling off periods, hopes for a new approach, and possible union-company concessions on pension funding and social security related issues, with uncertainty over a quick settlement. The fragmentary report notes talks at multiple sites and the UAW's Chrysler negotiating committee meeting planned for noon.

Detroit Alers Chrysler Cirike Ste Wink Pat Tn Chyler Ptrike Vial Avr Unk CI United Auto Workers Union Vint UAW Tie Watel Bich Ible Alon-eronomie Ean Inne Lowes

Corey Days sales event draws 33 local retailers

Thirty three Corry merchants join Corey Days sales event spanning Thursday to Saturday. Participating shops advertise reduced prices with orange membership cards issued by the Chamber of Commerce. Stores listed include Brigham's Hardware, Montgomery Ward, Woolworth's, Heiman's Jewelry, Home Furniture Store, and the Corry Journal among others.

Merenarita Bureau Gnamber My Cow Mere Ihisel Corry Hays Corry Hestweele Chamber of Commerce Brigham’s Hardware Ade P Fale Feane Loblaw's Stew At Hat Shop Leed's Meersdink's Root Appliance Home Furniture Barney’s Firestone Phillips' Jewelry the Corry Journal

Transit Strike Continues in Johnstown

Johnstown street car and bus drivers extend a four day walkout in a widening transit dispute. Union officials and company news representatives held another bargaining session but showed little optimism about a quick settlement.

Johnstown Union and Company News Priaters

Alaska warns job seekers about Alaska employment lure

Officials caution that reports of high pay and short hours in Alaska have spurred interest but no rush. R E Sheldon clarifies that unauthorized ads and recruitment schemes are circulating, urging readers to rely on official state employment channels. Governor and union leaders echo warning about unverified postings and misleading claims.

Alska Stewart Long Pennsylvania Ing Alaska R. E. Sheldon Employment Security Commission of Alaska Albin City Employment Service Fairbanks

Piping TV signals reach Titusville homes after trial

A Titusville trial pipes television signals from a hill tower to homes, delivering bright clear pictures. Franklin firm explored local installation. terrain blocked direct reception in Corry. A 102 foot tower on Sunset Heights, amplification gear, and a 78 West Spring street setup enabled WDTV reception for families nearby.

Titusville Alds Corry Franklin Eatwice LidsVille B. Ellsworth Ellis R. Day Mr. Day Sunset Heights Mr. Ellsworth Fourth Street Mr. Elsworth West Spring Street Pittsburgh WDTV

Action Likely as Lawmakers Weigh Soviet Crisis Response

Washington April 22 Officials weighed options after the Soviet igniter attack on an American plane. Debates centered on breaking diplomatic ties or recalling ambassadors while others urged restraint. The United States demanded compensation for losses and considered pursuing a settlement through normal diplomacy via The Hague as talks continue.

Washington State Department U.S Congress Chesselade Russia Alan G Lvedow -Consiitationy Hague Mundy United States Moscow Pote Broweh & Prampk Te Hom Secentary House Democratic Mecorfouek Maisnelisetts Kirk Russe Mole Kremlin Fin Amerigen Latvia Baltic Acheson Hussia

Youth Nabbed In Truck Wreck Theft Case

Union City police rounded up a youth linked to a truck theft and crash that injured a driver named Ray Sanders in Waterford. The suspect, previously in trouble, was placed under probation supervision while the case awaits disposition.

Union Paul Munter Union City Inter Ray Sanders Waterford Serpewoneig

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