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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
1
Warns of an unusual event involving Le Wworry and Lyle as a dance conte spirals through the scene. Readers are urged to note the emerging names and a shifting mood amid evolving social dynamics.
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Senate Republicans addressed how far to push home front mobilization amid party rifts. Ives and Taft lead opposing factions as they debate invoking wage price controls and powers for Congress on a pending economy bill.
A Corry man, Jali Tinka, 36, of Comy Road, was fined $190 plus costs after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. He was arrested by city police and held overnight at East Highbond Street, then arraigned before Alderman Cobbett.
A school census led by Principal Hywand Sheen shows Totow and neighboring districts set to begin classes with 1 982 students last year and projections of 1 600 to jam Corry Schools. Trigg Concord and Washington elementary numbers appear cited, with guidance on grade enrollments and anticipated advocates for starting days.
Associated Press reports Harrisburg details on induction quotas at Aljooni Ene and Wilkes-Barre boards, with September and October targets, numbers examined, and why some men failed to report. Local boards list quotas, ages, and statuses including 1-A candidates for the first inductees among 5,624 ordered.
A 7000 ton cruise ship Quebec burned near Tadoussac in the St Lawrence River four hours after docking at the Saguenay mouth. About 600 aboard were rescued with 400 passengers and 200 crew reporting minor injuries. The ship owned by Canary Steamship line was described as a complete loss with baggage destroyed.
Two school teachers at a cafe were hired by the Gary Board of Education for the coming year. Leila Magficen was named a teacher in the elementary arts at an unnamed school, with a yearly salary of $2,200. The board approved a public liability policy of $244.93 per year to cover spectators and students at school events. A series of staffing and facility purchases were discussed including a secretary position, six new typewriters, a restroom chair, and bleachers for Logeland Field. The board also reviewed bond implications, tax refund options, and grade consolidation plans at Washington and Concord schools. Directors were absent.
Registration will be offered this Friday in the Municipal Building from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. DST. New voters may register and changes of address may be filed. Aliens are asked to bring citizenship papers when registering.
Washington and senators trade accusations over Korea policy as Republicans and Democrats blame each other for the war. Senator McMahon and Senator Wherry clash with the administration, accusing Acheson and Truman officials of missteps while promising tougher foreign policy.
The Pennsylvania Employment Service office notes daily releases for employers seeking federal government contract information. The Consolidated Synopsis covers DoD and GSA procurement data and materials from bolts to furnishings. Local manufacturers may contact the office to bid on contracts as negotiations resume in the strike context.
Major rail labor talks in Washington persist after a 900000 carrier shift vote and union demands prompt warnings of a possible walkout. Spokespersons report progress but no deadline, while negotiations consider a 40 to 48 hour work week and wage questions as a presidential budget urges restraint.
Nece dah Wis is crowded as a woman claims a noon vision of the Virgin Mary drawing up to 100000 visitors. Church officials ban special services while crowds fill St Francis Church and nearby halls. Mrs Van Hoof says this will be her seventh Marian appearance amid disbelief and devotion.
An official notice announces the birth of a daughter to Elizabeth in London. The newborn arrived at 1 50 am local time, and the event adds a sister for 21 month old Prince Charles as he stands next in line to the British throne.
Residents along Eas Main Street reported dozens watching the sky as objects moved high above. Witnesses including Pete Mallick and Robert Owens described triangular shapes and irregular lights while noting Navy jet fighters are not confirming any statements.
Four crewmen killed when a B-29 bomber from Bayksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, crashed in a field near Kurt yesterday afternoon and burst into flames near small houses. Eight others injured including Captain Robert A. Dibbell of Allentown Pennsylvania as witnesses report landing gear trouble and loss of control during approach to Carswell AFB. The aircraft carried no bombs.
Police continue to gather evidence in the fatal shooting investigation while Charles Bourr of Meat Avenue faces potential mental health evaluation. Dodge, arrested Thursday night five hours after the slaying, remains in Erie County Prison as investigators probe angles for the state presentation.
Strassbourg Aug 15 British Labour and Conservative leaders opposed the Schuman plan for an international steel and coal pool. They argued for national veto power while 14 other nations' leaders in the European council consider the proposal. West Germany supported the plan but sought limited production aims and equal rights in the authority.
AP dispatch from Tokyo reports heavy casualties as Chinese and North Korean forces assault near the Changnyong river line. Allied units, including US 204th divisions, fight to defend positions at Waegwan and Taegu with renewed river-crossing actions and air support.
Lone Pine Calif Aug 15 Young Christopher Reynolds may lie dead in the snow near the summit of Mt Whitney after a search party sighted what appeared to be a faded shirt close to the peak. Veteran mail carrier Harold Gates reported the find from Keeler Nevada with the party moving to the location as night closed.
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