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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1950
Page
4
The 8,200-ton freighter American Planter struck a mine in the North Sea and was towed to Bremerhaven. No casualties were reported. The ship, en route from Hamburg to Dunkerque, carried no passengers aboard.
The Navy controlled Guam with appointed judges and laws, with a civilian governor only recently appointed under Navy oversight. The Bank of Guam was Navy run and the sole newspaper published with government support. Congress has begun moving toward an organic act granting citizenship and greater native participation.
A playful 10 question test assigns ranks from Genius to Poor based on score. It asks about a city mayor named J ey nor, a misquoted commandment, Hawaii’s currency, rust prevention by paint, a trick English five letter word, a Southwest Pacific division, Taejon’s country, the paternal grandfather of the current British monarch, correcting a phrase, and a football rule about a single player prohibited from carrying the ball.
Sam Reet, Erie Communist party chairman, says his group is making big gains among General Electric Co. workers in Erie. He disputes government figures, asserts there are more Communists than authorities admit, and notes the current strain but continued progress among GE’s 15,000 employees.
Reports claim union leader Fred Gardner was dismissed amid a jurisdictional dispute with local United Electrical Workers policymakers. Gardner, a longtime UE representative and Progressive party figure, could not be reached for comment at his Union City home while local leaders say he is on sick leave as of August 4.
The article argues the United States should grant Guam a civilian government now, noting a July 1 switch from Navy to Interior control was delayed by the Korean War. It warns continued naval rule risks Soviet propaganda alleging American racial policy, emphasizes Guamanians are U.S. nationals without full citizenship or jury trials, and cites long naval governance as an obstacle to organic self rule.
Mayor Alexander and City Solicitor Sincald discussed detour delays with Erie county commissioners after a discouraging response to action on Columbus avenue and Ent Smithy street. Concrete work on the western Columbus section is set to begin early next week with material stockpiled nearby. A grass fire near PRR tracks was checked as winds spread flames toward Congress street. Miss Florence Desmond hosted a garden picnic last night honoring Miss Judy Hitchen of Erie with Japanese lanterns and fortunetelling.
William Loura of Union City dies at his daughter's home Mrs. Conover. Survived by daughter Mrs. Lloyd Miller in Tonawanda, N Y. brother Harvey Lord of Denver. sisters Mrs. Mary Proudfit, Mrs. Vada Peterson, Mrs. Carrie Dowse. veteran with 4 L Carlisch Lumber Co. Funeral at H. A. Musser Funeral Home Union City with Rev. Paul Smith officiating. interment Evergreen Cemetery Union City.
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