UN troops in Korea draw mixed U N contributions
The Corry Evening Journal notes American frustration that UN members give less than the United States in the Korean War. Gen Bradley cites about 250000 U S land troops in Korea, with 75000 South Korean troops. Total non U S and non Korean forces amount to about 35000, led by Turkey 5000 and Britain 13000. Canada 10000 and Australia 1000 follow, with smaller detachments from France the Philippines Greece Siam the Netherlands Belgium and Luxembourg.
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Korea
U. S
Bradley
U.S
Turkey
Great Britain
Ma Jaya
Hong Kong
Canada
Australia
France
Indo-China
Philippines
Greece
Siam
Netherlands
Belgium
Luxemburg
South Africa
Colombia
India
Aba
Corry High School quartet takes second in music contest
Twenty years ago Corry High School placed second in the Boys Quartet at the Northwestern Pennsylvania Interscholastic Music competition in Oil City. The quartet included Max Harvey, Robert Paulson, Armour Hillstrom, Robert Reagle, with Miss Cornelis Price as accompanist.
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Corry High School
Pennsylvania
Oi City
Max Harvey
Robert Paulson
Armour Hillstrom
Robert Reagle
Cornelis Price
How's Your I Q A Brain Teaser Quiz From Classifieds
A reader prompts ten questions covering world leaders, military ranks, folklore, language, and general knowledge. Topics include a March atomic claim by a South American government head, Pershing’s four star status, the king's veil, mahout meaning, a Milwaukee gambler testimony, the bonnet car part, a lore reference to strength and purity, Miss Muffet’s fright, Bedouin locations, and a grammar correction about tin versus other metals.
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General Pershing
Senate
Sidney Bradson
Milwaukee
England
Miss Muffet
VETS RUSH TO ENROLL AS GI BILL PROMPTS CLASS MOVE
Erie April 25 Veterans rush to enroll at the Veterans School as GI Bill benefits draw many. Principal George Deimel reports 706 entries since January 1 and 179 in March. Only 68 school days remain to start training with day and evening courses. The school offers a high school and grade school department for veterans and provides subsistence for qualified veterans. Students may attend six hours weekly. A survey shows 86 square miles comprise a township.
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Erie
Veterans’ School
George
Deimel
Columbus Boychoir to Return for Ninth Summer Session
The Columbus Boychoir School enters its first year in Princeton and will hold a four week session at Chautauqua starting July 14 with a $180 fee for 40 selected boys. Camp includes rehearsals, recreation, dress rehearsals, free amphitheater access, and trips such as Niagara Falls. director Herbert Huffman seeks 40 musical boys via Rosedale Road, Princeton NJ.
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Columbus Boychoir School
Princeton
N. J
Chautauqua
Boychoir
Chautauqua Opera Company
Lovely Chautauqua Lake
Chautiauqua Symphony Orchestra
Lake Front
Niagara Falls
Herbert Huffman
Boychoir School
Rosedale Road
Growers Fight Strawberry Disease in Pennsylvania
The State Department of Agriculture reports a strawberry disease called Red Steele spreading across eastern Pennsylvania beds. Growers are taking steps to combat the plant disease while noting that wintering strawberries fared well where mulching was heavy. Late winter weather caused unexpected damage from freeze thaw cycles, and March surveys indicate a late start to the spring season for commercial truck crops, with cool windy wet conditions across the state.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Flag colors symbolize courage liberty and loyalty
The passage notes limited outdoor work opportunities on vegetable farms in northern areas with little plowing accomplished in southeastern counties. It explains the American flag colors stand for courage red liberty white and loyalty blue.
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AP News
Corry
Corry High
Falconer
Beavers
Walter Windhal
Raymond Avenue
Oil City
Pennsylvania Railroad
Charles Bugbee
East Columbus Avenue
Columbus Boychoir
Jersey
Katherine
Thomas Motors OF Corry, Inc
Cowboy
the Fair Store
Oberman Bros
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