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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1950

Page

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Hoover calls for UN reform excluding Communist nations

Former President Hoover urges reorganizing the United Nations without Communist nations and forming a new front of free moral nations. He warns the U S is isolating in the cold war while urging decisive revisions to the UN charter. John Foster Dulles backs timely revisions, calling the charter dated.

Associated Rresy New York Herbert Hoover United Nations America Bureau of Advertiing American Newspaper Publishers Association United States Russia Bre Etil White House Hoover United Front John Foster Dulles Dulles Dean Acheson U. S Washington Corry

Area Man Killed In Auto Wreck Near Punxsutawney

An auto crash near Kittanning, Pennsylvania killed two aviation students and injured two others from the Fairfield Aviation Institute at Punxsutawney. Charles F. Bradley of Cuyahoga Falls and William Kuhn of Cambridge Springs died from injuries. Donald Ovaitze of Canton, Ohio and Lester Smith, a graduate, survived with multiple injuries and a brain concussion. The car left Route 144, struck an embankment and overturned, sending victims to Arm strong County Hospital.

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Pickup Report Shows Jobs Rise and Unemployment Dip

The April pickup in job openings in factories and farms lifts total employed to 58,658,000 as unemployment falls to the lowest level since December. The Bureau notes a 608,000 drop from March 11 to April 3 and a 581,000 fall previously, with April unemployment at 4,515,000, though 508,000 job seekers entered the ranks that month.

Associated Press Washington Censis Bureau

Talks Open as Rail Strike Threat Looms Across Four Carriers

Chicago April 28 The National Railway Mediation Board opened talks to avert a May 10 strike by four major carriers as charges fly between unions and railroads. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen accuses supervisors of intimidation. railroads call the charge propaganda. The board planned further meetings with carriers and union reps following a two week delay to the walkout.

Associated Press Chicago National Railway Mediation Board Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Daniel P. Loomis Association of ‘Western “Railways Loomis Ssi Southern Santa Fe Pennsylvania New York Central

Gasoline Prices Rise In City Center

Gasoline surged by one cent per gallon after refinery increases took effect. Station operators conferred to decide how much of the rise to pass to motorists, with regular at 26 cents and ethyl at 30 cents per gallon, marking a local high.

Sei Jose Bummér Réquist

Question on how to handle Baltic incident prompts debates

Washington April 28 The State and Defense Departments discuss what an American plane should do if involved in another Baltic incident The first incident April 4 saw an unsmarmed Navy Privateer shot down over the Baltic Sea with 10 crew members The Russians claim the American bomber invaded Latvian airspace fired on Russian fighters and was returned fire President Truman indicates the State Department handles the matter He backs a defense budget increase and plans to appoint Stanley Woodward as ambassador to Canada Corry Days

Associated Press Washington Defense Departments Baltic Sea Truman U. S State Department Allence Baltic Russia Johnson House Appropriations Committee Stanley Woodward Canada Corry

Two Injured In Area Accidents

Two people were admitted to Corry Hospital with fractures after separate incidents yesterday. Elizabeth McCann of Britton Run sustained finger fractures when a fence post grid toppled by a 16 pound sledge struck her left hand. John Haitink of Clymer, a NY State Highway employee, fractured a bone in the right foot when a snow plow blade fell during removal.

Yornan Corry Hospital Yeserday Elizabeth McCann Britton John Haitink Clymer New York State High- Way Department

Young Couple and Baby Die in Home Fire

In Ononta, April 28 a young couple Maurice E. Cummings 26 and Mabel 23 and their eight month old daughter Jean Ann perished in a fire that destroyed their Hapers Held home. State Police believe a defective portable burner caused the blaze. Herbert Roe and family in a nearby two family house reported the fire at about 1 30 am but could not reach the Cummings family. The Rot ferily escaped unharmed.

Numene Sero Herbert Roe Roe Crimmlung Flamen Rot Cummings

Time and Life Correspondent Kennedy Slain in West Java

Time and Life correspondent Robert Doyle and Yale professor Raymond Kennedy were found murdered on the road between Bandoeng and Cheribon in West Java. An unidentified gang stopped their jeep, forced villagers to bury them, then escaped in a sedan toward Cheribon. Indonesian authorities reported Dayle killed and Kennedy initially unidentifiable, with Darul Islam suspected but not confirmed. Kennedy, a sociology professor at Yale, had been researching Indonesia while Doyle worked on farmers’ views of the current situation.

Associated Pres Jakarta U. S Time and Life Robert Doyle Yale University Raymond Kennedy Bandoeng Cheribon West Java Karl Hisgen Jaxjakarta Republic of Indonesia Radio Jaksrta Kennedy Tomo Darul Islam Movement Mir Fengwn Yale Indonesia Cently

Gavin Seeks Halt Or Slash No Imports

Congressman Gavin R-Pa urged Congress to halt or cut imports of foreign oil, calling for a short term fix. He warned against wait until the oil industry faces idleness or liquidation and highlighted concerns over Pennsylvania and Sylvanian oil grades and their impacts on the domestic market.

Gavin Wadi Gavin R-Paj Congress Congressional Sylvania Pennsylvania Corry

Moscow silent on Hoover suggestions stir UN reorg

Soviet officials gave no comment on former President Hoover's idea to reorganize the United Nations excluding communists while also not replying to John Foster Dulles on amending the UN charter. The stalled responses signal the two proposals will provoke strong editorials in the union and are viewed as friendly to Hoover and Dulles.

U. S Hoover United Nations Coss John Poster Dulles U.N Nelihes Hoover Hue Ma Tire Union

State Board Considers Columbus Dam Project On May 10

The State Water and Power Resources Board will review Columbus dam reconstruction for Brokenstraw Creek on May 10. Authority officials noted assurances that construction will meet specifications, while nearby farmers opposed to rebuilding on grounds it could flood their properties. A public hearing will be held if property owners fail to withdraw complaints before the meeting.

Columbus Thy Peaberky Leeds Wubharity Gillis HH Board rOhipiinbe Wy Wee Ag Ain Water and Power Resoices Board

Students Riot at New York City Hall Over Pay

New York reports fourth day of school labor unrest as hundreds of students confront city authorities at Foley Square and City Hall. Police contest demonstrations while schools halt classes and teachers demand higher pay amid mounting protests across boroughs.

Associated Press New York Hunrede City Hall Mount of and Font Foley Square New Elavtoy Alonte Bennkiyn Bennestein Hons

Truman Praises Hoover Speech on Moral Forces

The White House said President Truman phoned former President Hoover to praise his call for mobilizing the moral forces of the world. He did not comment on Hoover's urge to scrap the UN or form a new body without communists.

Associated Press Washington White House Truman Herbert Hoover Hoover Lnttes United Nations Organization Charles G. Ross Capitol Hall Tramantina Aupport United Nations

Bookmaker clams up before Senate probers

A clipped report describes Frank Bricketon, a famed bookmaker, refusing to answer questions before a Senate probing panel, citing constitutional rights as a New Yorker linked to gambling inquiries questions. Mayors and police officials from Kansas City weigh in on violence tied to gambling, with recent slayings of political figures prompting debate on open gambling and law and order. The piece also notes a Schenley, Pennsylvania distillery strike involving CIO workers and plant shutdowns.

Associated Presa Washington Frank Bricketon Naion Elomines Yy Bea Ais Dusine Erickson Mathie Wiy Ue New Yorker Fiorello Ho la Guarfia Lanswer Erickson O.rr McGuire Binaggio City Police Board Kemp Binnguio Charles Gargotta Kansas City Schenley CIO Schentey Artillery Joseph B. Tine and Company Genoa Asgayer Ure Wolaion

Free Potatoes For 350 Corry Area Families

Approximately 60 Lyndstruct area residents recently qualified to receive government surplus potatoes totaling 20,800 pounds. The program, organized by Lynn Sill Siem Beaverdam and supported by the Department of Public Assistance, will distribute spuds through a warehouse pickup and mail distribution for those unable to collect locally. Local volunteers including Corry Welfare Office, Capt. Winitrad Kerricle of the Salvation Army, Olin Bracken Sr., and Robert Ott Sr. assisted in coordinating the effort.

Department of Public Aistahiee Erleta Woa AL Williams Center Street Erin Cousity Institution Anviekeld Gay Abd Thoma Ben Ielneo Tt Ts Wisn Being Used At 19-|Ferik Other Orvancaations Corry Welfare Om Mutter Winitrad Kerricle Galvation Army Olin Bracken Robert Ott Shonani Corey Duyy

Stand On Night Club Taxes Cut By House Committee

House Ways and Means Committee reversed course and cut the excise tax on night clubs from 20 to 10 percent, saving about 29 million dollars annually for cabarets and similar venues. The panel also exempted ordinary dance halls selling pop on the side from taxation, stating it was not intended to tax them. Republican Leader Martin urged that Americans begin working for themselves rather than the government as tax cuts tally well into the year. A census assignment in rural Idaho features a rugged count through deep snow and shifting terrain near Riggins.

Associated Press Washington Houseways Womeaas Committee Truman House Martin Massachusetts Idaho Ray Sampson Mace Key Bar Silmon

Hanson identified as man put finger on as communist

Frederick Vanderbilt Field testified before Senate investigators that he is not a Soviet espionage agent though he refused to state if he is a Communist. The hearing, led by Senator McCarthy, focused on alleged communist influence in the State Department and party figures.

Associated Washington Frederick Vanderbilt Field Senate Senate Fusion Elations Owen Battimaresil Lattimana Fleid Budens Communit Piedpod John Hopkins University Buslenz Aliaysifiel Wlecarthy State Department Buldens Lathorn Boe Browder Bristeporttone Browder Foremer McGarthy Hal Dove Louisa Bich McMahan D-Conn Tagestantine Committee Watt Hanson Wire Tydines Tim Ryderz McCarthy McMahon Earl Browder Motarby Truman Loyalty Review Board PBS John 8 Service Ins Corry

French Scientist Joliot Curie Ousted as AEC Head

Paris April 28 The French government replaced Frederic Joliot Curie leader of the Atomic Energy Commission amid political pressure from center and right factions. Communist remarks about wartime science efforts spark calls for disqualification and public debate over loyalty during the Soviet Union era.

AEC Associated Press Paris Tovernment Frederic Joliot-Curie Fearce Alom Energy Commission Joliot-Cueie 12Th Nations Cyuercey Surly ofUst Jallgr-Cwrie Grea Selorptit Athol

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