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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
1
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Fragmentary text mentions wagon shine tools and a motor in a regional report. Unclear details prevent precise identification but indicates a local goods or maintenance event.
Belgrade reports Premier Tito declares Yugoslav forces on alert to deter provocations from eastern neighbors amid Moscow backed attempts to crush Yugoslavia. He accuses Cominform states of inflaming Macedonia and vows vigilance to defend Marxism Leninism and Socialist countries. Tito says Rome and others threaten invasion rumors false while Yugoslavia stands with allied peoples.
McInnes Steel Company suppliers receive invitation to participate in the maiden flight of the C-123 transport plane by Chase Aircraft. The C173 features a Ti-Mn alloy, 110 foot wingspan, and 18 cargo bay, capable of carrying howitzers, trucks, troops, and missiles. Maiden flight planned for September with supplier notification.
A special council session is scheduled for 7 o clock at the municipal building to address a sequence of railroad council concerns raised by officials. The meeting will also discuss other problems including a crossing trouble on Mead Avenue and unprotected hours that have led to at least one fatality.
The new Sunday School building at the Cor ry BU Church on North Center street is under construction. The one story structure will measure about 60 by 30 feet with brick facing and will attach to the existing church. It will house eight classrooms and a pastor’s study with stairways to the church hall. Contractors include Gerryiios A W Hanmon and Joseph Bassett with others handling cement, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Demolition of the old parsonage has begun and a two story replacement is planned within a $45,000 program. Completion is not expected before late Fall or early Winter. Treasury report notes August receipts and expenditures with debt.
The administration sent Congress a new arms for Europe bill that removes Truman’s power to unilaterally decide aid recipients. The measure specifies countries to be aided under 1.45 billion dollars and leaves cost details unchanged, drawing sharp criticism from both parties. It names Greece, Turkey, Korea, the Philippines, and other NATO signatories as eligible rearmament partners.
Corry Lodge 1097 and the ML union lodge stage a benefit baseball game on August 16 to fund transportation and expenses for Gladys Canfield of East South Street who is bound for Guiding Eyes in Los Angeles on August 22. The Corty Moose Bombers meet Blasdefl N. for the fundraiser as scouts note no recent practice by former local stars. a rescheduled Gladys Canfield Night aims to help her obtain a seeing eye dog.
Corry guardsmen report arrival at Indian Town Gap Military Reservation at 4 30 p m Sunday. Training began Monday with weapons instruction and combat problems. Company A, with 30 new enlistees, undergoes basic training under 112th Regimental officers. Mess hall wins daily honor for cleanliness and efficiency. Guard details led by Danlas Pinot officer of the day and Lt Jansen with Sgt Edward Brigham. corporals Maynard Lewes Poi. 30 privates comprise the rest of the detail.
Senate debate centers on a multi million dollar penalty linked to alleged mistreatment of 37 Americans in French Morocco. Senators push for action to protect U S citizens rights while ECA funds and Marshall Plan aid are tied to the dispute.
The Corry Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America announces the third annual Parade of Quartets on Saturday September 17. Proceeds support Rotary Club’s 2000 dollar pledge to the new Corry Memorial Hospital. The event will span the Senior High School auditorium and the Huntley School gymnasium with transportation arranged for singers between venues.
Democratic leaders in Philadelphia agreed to nominates Owen Burns for a new federal judgeship in Pennsylvania. Burns, longtime Pittsburgh and Corry party figure, has strong backing amid opposition from some Pittsburgh bar groups. If confirmed by the Senate the post carries a $15,000 annual salary.
A Bay City couple learning that a young woman with anterior poliomyelitis had visited their home contacted Health Officer Harley Drake. Drake said the Ramsdells left for their Michigan city home, while the paper note prompted questions about why the information was shared. The report mentions prior quarantine and hospital treatment of the visitor.
The Corry Chapter of the Red Cross continues blood typing this week in Civiliia Veternke. About 20 volunteers will assist at the hospital and Red Cross headquarters. Dr Hugh A OHare leads today’s program with Ruth Bennett and Bart Cherry as co chairmen to explain the plan and gain approval from industrial workers. The project will involve several filings and aims to provide vital blood type information for emergencies and family needs.
President Truman summoned Democratic congressional leaders to the White House to press for quick approval of federal education aid. Police and troops in Paris guard a Communist protest over U.S. forces in the city. Senators pledge broad investigation into World War II contract scandals tied to army officers and civilians.
Prank Schramming of Columius posted a 400 dollar reward this morning for information leading to the return of a valuable Hereford yearling stolen from his herd since last Wednesday. The missing animal was reported to the State Police at the Gorry barracks on Thursday and tracks were found near the road heading north from Colibis on the east side of the Brokenstraw River. The animal’s value is listed at 250 dollars.
A survey by the Middle Department Association of Fire Insurance Underwriters and local agencies reports expected rate reductions for commercial and industrial properties in Curry and nearby Towhe. Dwellings may see lower premiums as the city’s fire fighting services and Stanford Hose Co. are viewed as adequate to justify cuts.
A two-vehicle accident on Route 8 between Union City and Walshane yesterday morning around 11:45 resulted in $55 total damage. Drivers Michael Kirin and Boward Nees reportedly at fault. both cars damaged along left sides but no injuries reported.
Two infantile paralysis deaths occurred in the Pittsburgh region this week, one from Washington County and another from Butler County. Officials say there is no cause for alarm as Pittsburgh records only a few cases this year and Butler County has had four cases in over a week.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of State Acheson labeling China's Nationalist government a total failure before the Communist onslaught. He urged a shift away from supporting all developments toward blocking Soviet influence and UN intervention, citing the need to arm friendly nations within a $1.45 billion program. He also blamed Nationalist leaders for the collapse and included Li Tsungjen's letter to President Truman supporting the view China must endure its own fate. Continued on Page Threes.
Unofficial reports claim a Nationalist setback as Charigsea fell to Reds and a Red offensive pressed near Canton. Rumors also accuse Gen Chen Minsien of mutiny after recent replacement of Ge Cheng Chien and note government orders for arrest and alleged peace talks with Communists.
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