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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
3
Fragmented text references locations and figures. Names and specifics are unreadable, with scattered numbers such as 8871 and 301. The piece appears to discuss real estate or business figures but lacks coherent details or attributable actions.
A proposed one mill excise tax in Erie was accepted for study by Budge Elmer L. Evans amid strong objections from City Solicitor Maurice Coughlin. Opponents argued the tax is unlawful and would create a surplus, while supporters say it would yield revenue beyond 1949 budget needs.
Corry residents anticipate a Barber Shop Concert scheduled for September 17 as ensembles travel from Toronto, Omaha, Conneaut Ohio, Warren, Saegertown, Jamestown and Olean. Funds from a previous 48 concert benefited the Ladies Auxiliary of the Corry Hospital, raising about 900 dollars. volunteers led roles in advertising tickets and publicity. The piece also notes the National AAU tug of war championship will be held in Buffalo on Sunday, August 21.
The Army asks Congress to keep the draft law on the books to enable rapid mobilization in case of sudden war. Gen. E H Brooks said ground forces prefer the draft stay. Navy and Air Force undecided. He warned new legislation would take 60 to 90 days to implement, delaying mobilization.
Warlton Cunmunals was reelected patron of the Bear Lake G L F with Hubert Johnson of Lottsville named to replace Robert Scott. About 275 attendees heard Harold Pelton recount fire damage on August 2, 1948 and the new mill's completion to supply feed seed fertilizer and farm supplies.
A vehicle collision on the Pennsylvania Turnpike between Breenewood and Everett killed Minerva Bealayer 77 of Beaver and injured three others. Authorities report the crash occurred last night and are continuing to investigate but no charges have been announced.
Guy Gabrielson of New Jersey won the Republican National Committee chair battle by 52 to 47 over A. T. How ard Howard. The vote returns the party machinery to Taft era backers while Beck opposed by Dewey and Howard factions fails to change control.
A Lebanon ad lists herbal ingredients including rhubarb aloes bucky myrrh gentian capsteam podophyllin dansdelson Culver Root and sarsaparilla. Priced at $1.00 per box, available at local drug stores or by mail from The Lebanon Co Corry Pa.
Federal Bureau of Investigation and U S district attorney probes tackle arson and damage to lumber trucks at Vesta No 5 coal mine of Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp. Trucks burned damaged or loaded with timber. damage estimated at 20000 dollars. Investigators question drivers and mine owners. possible federal charges if interstate shipping violated.
In Chicago reporters say a young ex convict Edward Shumak tied up in a freight shed at the Northwestern Railroad station. Police then fired machine guns and pistols in a 20 minute chase through Loop traffic injuring two officers. Shumak was killed after barricading in a washroom while officers pursued him.
Acheson and others review American China policy noting past aid, pressure on Chiang Kai-shek, and calls for Manchuria trusteeship. Wedemeyer and Hurley missions frame unity goals, while Truman, Marshall, and Stilwell debates hinge on securing China against Japan and civil conflict.
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