Ayer, Pucks Pls a Way Through Opponent
In a brisk exchange, Ayer led the puck rush as his team pressed the offense. The rivals struggled to contain the momentum with quick passes and sharp shots.
02 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1950
Page
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In a brisk exchange, Ayer led the puck rush as his team pressed the offense. The rivals struggled to contain the momentum with quick passes and sharp shots.
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Associated Press dispatch from Lake Success reports Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Jakob Malik resumes push to unseat China's Nationalist delegation at the United Nations. He denounces American policy as naked aggression and accuses U.S. and Chinese delegates of obstruction as Malik seeks to restore focus on Korea and regional issues amid a seven month boycott.
West Pleasant Street reopened after resurfacing work by highway crews, finishing within two days despite delays. Excess hot tar was used to repair West Washington Street, also maintained by the Highways Department, restoring surface from Spring to Northwest Street.
Washington August 2 President Truman was reported weighing a request to Congress for blanket powers to restore rent controls as economic conditions warrant. An official familiar with the White House work said the housing expedite mission wants authority to freeze controls where necessary and to extend controls to all areas under the federal program, potentially altering the present policy.
Secretary Brannan criticized speculative activity in farm and food markets as excessive and harmful to wartime stability. He urged curbs to futures trading after the Commodity Exchange Administration reported a sharp rise in speculation since the Korean War began, noting the need for price insurance for merchandisers and processors.
Mead Park directors approve construction of two about 20 foot long picnic pavilions at a cost of £500. One pavilion will overlook Perry's Spring, the other opposite the Hillside Pavilion, planned to boost park amenities after Mead Park Day fundraising.
Pennsylvania's 28th Infantry Division plans to break camp at Indiantown Gap Monday as guardsmen head home before active duty on September 1. Company A from this city will be among the first to depart, with thousands expected to attend the Governor's Day review. General Mark Clark is slated to take salutes at the ceremony before the unit joins Camp Atterbury duties.
Vivian Powell, age three, died today at Suburban General Hospital after a car crash that injured her parents Leo Powell, 28, a stenographer in the district attorney office, and his wife, 25, who were treated for head and arm injuries. Their car struck a guard rail.
Peiping radio reported that North Korean Reds refused ministry and naval aid from the Communists, saying they did not need outside help. An American intelligence officer noted the broadcast appeared to be Tibetan in origin and unclear in source.
Pennsylvania guardsmen at Indiantown Gap react to the official call for the 28th Division. Guardsmen face a three week leave to settle personal affairs before deployment likely around September 1, with Camp Atterbury as a staging point. A recruiting drive through August aims to swell ranks as many families plan moves and repairs. The Keystone Division, famed in World War II for standing against German divisions in the Battle of the Bulge, has suffered heavy losses and will be integrated into the U.S. Army.
Principals Ow Ard Sheen and Harold Waite begin census work this week and plan to start the door to door student count for fall enrollment. Completion is expected by mid August with high elementary enrollments anticipated. Du Pont firm announces immediate price increase on rayon yarns in Wilmington.
Corry receives word that a local service member with the First Cavalry was wounded in Korea. The Health Department later confirmed injury details are forthcoming as the serviceman, age 22, celebrated a recent birthday in the United States Army prior to deployment to the Far East theater.
Negotiations between the Raymond Miz. Co and United States Workers resumed at the Hotel Cary after a week’s pause. Union members debated a 13 percent wage hike tied to a Japanese industrial accord while pension features were discussed. Grover Stainbrook and James Addess reportedly met separately with government and industry officials before stepping back as talks continued. Further sessions are planned with aim to present a second set of terms to the union. In Washington, Secretary Acheson said the U.S. may send arms to Chinese Nationalists to bolster Formosa defenses.
The Pennsylvania National Guard may be called to federal duty. Maj. Gen. Frank A. Weber said mobilization plans are ready within 10 days. State Guard units could be activated to defend the home front while the PNG serves federally.
Washington Aug 2 The Defense Department is expected to announce within 24 hours a policy to defer personnel in critical civilian industries from military service for draftees and reservists. A list of essential industries will be released by Commerce, with Labor issuing a short list of critical occupations. The military aims to use these skilled workers in both military and civilian roles to prevent manpower drain, but the lists do not guarantee exemption.
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet in the Municipal Building next Tuesday at 7 p.m. to consider Dr. Hugh A. O'Hare's plan for an office building with residence on West Park Place. The site, bought from Dallis Smiley, lies in a district where a physician's office is excluded, so board action is required. The meeting is open to the public for interested parties to attend and be heard.
In Brussels and across Belgium life returns to normal after days of near upheaval. King Leopold announces plans to transfer royal powers to Crown Prince Baudouin when he turns 21 in September 1951, easing tensions as unions halt in mourning for three workers killed by police during riots.
Washington Aug 2 The House faced a decision on broader domestic economic controls and wartime production priorities. President Truman urged stronger powers including rationing and price controls but Senate approval and final House action were uncertain. Other Washington items included Korea related mobilization, a $9.0 billion foreign aid package, Spain base access, and arms shipments to Nationalists in Formosa.
City police investigate the theft of tools and equipment from the Corry Mannarin Hospital building project foreman Albert Wheelhouse said an electric drill valued at 76 dollars a bit and two copper tubes worth 15 dollars were missing when workers arrived Monday. No break-in traced at the east side job shed.
Marines arrive loaded for heavy combat as 90 mm tank destroyers and flame throwers join US forces at Chinju and near Pusan. American and North Korean forces clash in a grim, high-intensity battle. Marine reinforcements fast-tracked from the United States reach South Korean ports for frontline deployment amid heavy casualties.
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