Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1949

Page

1

Untitled local notice from damaged OCR text

Fragmentary OCR notes describe street details and names with unclear context. Readable items include mentions of addresses and a potential real estate or logistics reference, but specifics remain obscured.

Churchill Pushes Western Germany Entry to Council of Europe

Strasbourg dispatch says Winston Churchill arrives to urge admitting western Germany to the Council of Europe as ministers invite Turkey Greece and Iceland to join the body in hopes of a broader European union. The charter members include Britain France Italy the Netherlands Belgium Luxembourg Denmark Sweden Norway and Czechoslovakia. Healand and Ireland prepared to participate as parliaments ratify. The council aims for a united Europe with advisory powers and possible future executive authority.

Strasbourg France Winston Churchill Germany Council of Europe Apsilun Minstere Counteien Anvstiig Turkey Grevoe Iceland Counel Mhhich European Union Chilrehill Qriyoente Eus Appean Belgium Luxembourg Denmark Sweden Norway Tesland Greece Heeland Council of Humpe Pines Ad i Forum Wardlam IL On United States En- Fone Caunell Consultative Assembly Lie

City paints safety stripe at streets junctions

City Streets Department crews began painting the center lines at the West Pleasant and Northwest street corner and on Spartansburg road near the south city limits to curb dangerous curves after resident complaints. The director said tar-distinction equipment from Allied Chemical Car will arrive late this month for spread and was part of the summer resurfacing plan, with other pavement and dust control work planned. A second note reports funeral services for Mrs Summer Welles in Switzerland tomorrow.

City Streets West Pleasant Northwest Spartansburg Carl Smith Trais Stree S Allied Chemical Car

Staff Chiefs Back In Capital After Europe Talks

General Omar N. Bradley and other military leaders return to Washington from ten day conferences in Europe. They will brief the Senate Armed Services Committee with details of Atlantic pact plans and unity for collective security.

Washington Staf Congress Europe Atlantic Pact Omar N. Bradley Army Oilef Hoyt & Vanelenberg Air Force Louis Denfeld Truman Johnson Bradley

Corry School Board Hears Plans for New Building

The Corry Board of Education meets with Architect John Ere to discuss an addition to the Junior High building and set a meeting date. They approve a 6970 dollar budget for the High School Athletic Association covering 1948 50 activities. Superintendent report notes summer lunch program approved. bids for transport of Fairhaven students to Concord center. river education course to continue. 1848 tax settlement tapped from city treasury. Summer recreation attendance near 10,000 with 110 ball games and 45 average daily attendance at Concord playground. $560 donated by local clubs funded transportation purchases.

Corry David Scirl Harrisburg Fairhaven Convard Thenes Althon Focal Auto Agency Anderson Goncord Trauismen

Eighteen Children Die in German Bus Train Wreck

At Leverkusen level crossing in the British zone a holiday bus carrying 90 children was struck by an express train. Eighteen children were killed and 14 more injured, as the group returned from a Weser Mountains trip. Police report the crash occurred minutes before home arrival.

Mamburg Germany Leverkusen Oiler Weser

Emerson Held For Court On Theft Charge

Howard Emerson, 23, of 191 Fourth Avenue, an object of police pursuit across western Pennsylvania, was arrested by the Corry detail in Spartansburgh. Arraigned before Alderman George Gordon Iste, Emerson pleaded guilty to larceny and was bound over for the next county term under $1,000 bail. He faces charges for stealing a Waterford resident’s car and passing 15 worthless checks, many in Corry. He was driving a rented 1949 Studebaker pickup when picked up and had given a worthless $31 draft paying the rental. More charges are expected later via Alderman Cobbett.

Howard Emerson Fourth Avenue Pennsylvania Corry Spartansfurge George Gordon Iste Emerson Ali Terceny Eye County Erie County Jill Waterford Limere Western Pittsburgh Studebaker Mls. Cobbett

UN chief outlines six point plan to strengthen world peace

Associated Press reports from Lake Success that UN Secretary General Trygge Lie released a six point program in his fourth annual report to bolster the United Nations. He credits reduced war fears to progress in the past year and the lifting of the Berlin blockade, urging continued big power consultation and reconciliation. He proposes UN trusteeship for former colonies, faster admission rules, and a 600 man international guard to assist peace missions.

Associated Press Trygge Lie World Peace Organisation Mnus Berlin Italy Uni Guard General Assembly Lie

Company A Guardsmen Score Well In Summer Field Training

The First Battalion of the 119th Regiment, 1a WhiLON to FVM, KeAYES, F) BhAmESSEE, trains at downtown Gap under Ratman J. Kirch and P. Gentile. Pvt. M Carpenter praised for leadership and drill. Men earned 180 of 240 points in the rifle range and marching drills amid a weeklong army life course.

Keayes Bhamessee Ratman J. Kirch P. Gentile Cp. W. Daugh M- Carpenter

Wage-Hour Measure Sees GOP Split and Doubt

A divided GOP and split among Democrats generate uncertainty over a wage-hour bill. The debate centers on a 60 to 75 cent minimum and whether to drop to 65 or 73 cents to win consensus. Southern opposition cites low wages as a lure for industry relocation.

Washington Howe Labor Committee

Mine Cave-In Kills One, Injures Three at Harmarville

One miner died and three were injured when rock and slate collapsed at the Consumers Mining Co. Harmarville mine. Victim was Harry Lee Roberts, 35, Saxonburg. Bodies recovered within two hours. Injured were George Parlvyhuri Cheswick Joseph Mautina Cheswick and Andrew Domain New Kensington all in good condition at New Kensington Hospital.

Associated Press Harmarville Aig Consumers Mining Co Harry Lee Roberts R. D Saxonburg

Lovett testifies no outside influence on B 36 path to production

Robert A. Lovett told the Howse armed services committee that no influence from bankers industrialists or well known figures affected the B 36 bomber program. He recalled the B 36 born in 1941 after Air Corps planners aimed for a 11000 pound bomb and 10000 mile range with production orders driven by urgent needs.

Washington Robert A. Lovett Air Howse Armed Aervices Committee Lovyelt Air Corps U. S Avontracs Viththe Aircraft, Co Lovell Joseph B. Kernan Lovett Odlum Emmanuel Mr. Emmanuel Atlas Corp Consolidated Victor Emmmanuel Aytalon Corporation Atlas Navy Ter. Sald Competerte Airc Raft Jugst Air Force

Doctor Begins Serving Time at Penitentiary

By Ascintat at Prbag Fort Madison Th Ave 1 De Rober C Rutledee Jr was inmate 2700 starting a day term for murdering a 29 year old Beagueflor a very Lamson. The warden noted he could be released in November 1960 for good conduct.

Doctor Ascintat Prbag Fort Madison Th. Ave de Rober C. Rutledee, Jr Beague- Flor Verey Lamson Rutledge Rubee

Dem leaders abandon hope on old age bill

The Senate and House debates over social security reform stall with a Ways and Means plan to raise payroll taxes and expand benefits. Democrats say action is unlikely this session, while the measure would lift payroll taxes and cover tens of millions more workers if enacted.

DEM Washington House Ways and Means Senate House Congress Riman Vis Espiussion

Court Refuses to Review Case in Philadelphia

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia denies reconsideration of a May ruling on extradition. Leon Johnson alias Robert McMillan, 34, escaped from Georgia after a life sentence for murder, was captured in Pennsylvania. President Attorney General T McKeen Childsey and GA officials outlined the extradition process while Johnson serves time in Allegheny County Jail for rob­bery and murder. the court left Johnson’s return to Georgia unresolved.

Associated Press Philadelphia Leon Johnson Robert, McMillan Georgia Pers T. McKeen Chidsey Pennsylvania Turnéy Jonson Allegheny County Pittsburgh Ori Robebery Allegheny Sonigon Saraly Thompson Coby Cously Peringylvania Lrd Circuit Court of Appeals

Erie county paving project to start near Wo Columus road

Work will begin tomorrow on a 2.83 mile Erie County paving project along Wo Columus Clymer road. Superintendent Walter Proctor oversees crews and machinery, with an expected completion in about eight days barring delays. The project costs about 568,000 and includes cross grade work near the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing.

Erie County Columus-Clymer Road Mastin Goegur Walter Proctor Tomore Marethe Mus Aelayeri Greve Waunly Nul Lie Royd Lust Somme Sing Pennsylvania Railroad Pouyally Highway Department Corey

Housing Bill Fight Grows in Senate Vying for Housing Aid

The Senate debates a new housing bill designed to aid modest income households to build homes through private financing. Sparkman says strong pros, while opponents seek to strip cooperative housing and veteran loan provisions. The banking committee passed the measure with a $44,810,040,000 program, funding a $500 million revolving cooperative loan and up to $300 million for direct veteran housing loans if private financing remains unavailable.

Associated Pret Washington All Benator Onin Sparkman Senate Taylor Senaor Robertson D-Va Cain Veterans Administration

Fall on drinking glass costs life in Newark case

In Newark New Jersey a man identified as Morris Gots reportedly knocked a drinking glass from 15 White's hand causing a cornered shard to sever an artery. The glass struck his wife Lald Te Abuimbled and in a struggle the shard tore loose and wounded him fatally. He died at Beth Israel Hospital yesterday after the cut in his chest pierced an artery.

Newark N. v Aug. J Morris Beth Israel Hospital Plass

Vandenberg Urges 50 Percent Slash in Aid Program

Senator Vandenberg proposed an 80 percent cash reduction in the final year's Western European army aid program. He urged cash grants of 540,000,000 by Congress with the rest in contract authorizations funded by appropriations. He argues the budget should safeguard U.S. security while trimming European military support.

Vandenberg Associateds Press Washington Donn R-Mlel Gra Uum Michigan Benner Sugwest Defenye Lowes Johnson Luis Congress Mdget Trumanger Congress Necayear Bul Johnson Senate Por Armed Services Committee Repiedo United States

Quake Hit Ecuador Looms Over Housing Crisis

Ecuador faces mass displacement after a devastating earthquake that destroyed 60 communities and killed thousands. Authorities estimate 2,000 to 4,000 dead with 109,000 left homeless as Pelileo and Ambato suffer widespread destruction. Government seeks emergency aid and plans 20 year bonds to fund relief, while landslides, collapsed homes, and ruptured fields devastate the region.

Quito Ecuador Pridley Gal Plaga Lasso Pelilea Plaga Ambato Miguel Albornos Vietimg Palilan Caurhe II Council of State Guayaquil

Agreement Seen On Bills Passed By Both Houses

Washington Aug 3 The foreign recovery bill neared final action after a stormy Senate passage. The Senate trimmed costs, added a few amendments, and must compromise seven points before final approval. House and Senate figures differ on aid totals and program scope, with allocations for Germany, Japan, Greece, and Turkey debated and staff funding approved.

Associaton Washington Senate Lawaukers Sénate Wemuith Petlad Burnopewr Belinte Post Setsite Eacnvirk Sid Tuas BCA Setate Perm Paul Hoistman Europe Gyepce Turkey Germany Austria Japan Ryukyu Islands

Woods Testimony Ties Vaughn to Race Track Plan

Woods testified that Maj. Gen. Barry H. Vaughn summoned him to the White House in 1964 and said Vaughn’s friends pressed for a toll road style race track project near Berkeley, California, while noting backers sought government clearance for construction. He said the Senate investigation heard Vaughn stressed avoiding office prejudice in the probe, framing the matter as a race track case.

Tielie Woods Barry H. Vaughn White House Vaughan Woods Te Tantorah Track She Brduckee Calif Hovis Paelat Senate Ita Mide House Ponye

Also Mentioned on This Page

Perty Jon Pony Una Churchill Reich Founders Hope Council Council Welles Midny Otheys Saualiy 119Th Regiment Yboyeymuiltiye Hep Livias Tex Noathery Circuit Court Clymer-Columbus Walter Practor Detroit Vaugha
Search Courier

Search the Corry Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Corry Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication