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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
1
A fragment notes a property sale action at Saint Auer Street with listed names and uncertain items. The readable words mention Hance Lyle Shae Seige and a local sale, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Bleary OCR fragment lists numbers and terms like 160 and 50 inches, with references to arch and segments. It appears as a jumbled measurement note lacking clear context or complete sentences.
FBI tests linked a pistol taken from Charles Dodge to the murder of a local widow. The owner of the gun, frames Duke of 229 West Smith Street, was identified for the first time. Dodge’s sanity exam was postponed once to allow further defense preparation.
The evening softball game between Eve Skin pars and Stall's Jewelars, sponsored by Kiwanis, was canceled after the Skippers ace pitcher sustained a sore arm in a prior game. No makeup date was announced.
Louis Miller of Bennett Street was named chairman of the city committee as the party reorganizes before the coming primary. Attendees, including Frank Grayino and Mrs. Lea Rhynard, heard plans from Erie congressional candidate Steve Filipkewski, who defeated the party-backed contender for the ward seat.
Washington August 18 The collapse of White House rail talks leaves a threatened strike by trainmen and conductors unresolved. Government labor officials press for a 40 hour week and wage gains, while unions seek a 42 to 48 hour base with significant pay raises.
A new senatorial push for an international police force began with discussions by a bipartisan group of four senators. The effort seeks faster mobilization of American military power and consideration of establishing an Atlante Armed Force under the United Nations.
The reading records Justice Jackson unable to take part in a Pennsylvania Week program due to Supreme Court schedule. The ambassador nominee told organizers he cannot attend during October 16 21 sessions. He cites public duties ahead of private preference amid ongoing court arguments.
Warren County PMA officials announce a July 21 vote on a proposed potato marketing order. Ballots and instructions were mailed to growers. eligibility requires a postmark by August 5. A two thirds vote by production volume is needed to authorize the order which establishes a framework for local grower committee action and regulatory guidance.
In Lock Haven Pa investors note new gas wells after the first natural gas well drifted. The Lidy farm well reported a flow of 3 220 000 cubic feet per day and the McKean Venango Gas Producers Corp plans five to eight more wells. W H Roeder of Bradford represented the Bradford firm. A 50 dollar dividend on each 100 stock was announced.
The House approved a bill to restore postal service rules and fund daily deliveries amid debate over cost and executive authority. The measure faced opposition and procedural hurdles as it moved toward Senate action, with supporters arguing updated funding is needed to maintain mail reliability.
Washington dispatch notes Democrats oppose Amendment 10 tied to a controls bill amid Republican pressure. Senate discussion centers on registering communists and anti subversive measures, with administration aides signaling a possible alternative bill and a plan to defer debate until after wartime tax legislation.
New York police report Harry Gold the Philadelphia chemist and spy has been brought from Philadelphia to testify before a Federal grand jury. Indications suggested a spy indictment may name someone connected with Gold. He faced prior guilty pleas and awaits sentence in Holmesburg prison.
The city will start its streets program on Thursday to resurface badly worn roads. Mayor Carl Smauth announced funds will cover West Bond Street East South Street and Lea Vine with asphalt emulsion mixes and new pavement. Licetus leads the experimental effort to test the approach in Fairhaven and nearby areas.
Maj. Gen. Lewis P. Hershey, Selective Service Director, told reporters the 185,000 draft total for the year could rise due to the world situation. He noted Congress may lift limits and that calls of 100,000 in September and October are possible, with further increases contemplated and calls expected in a couple of weeks.
Fort Meade Maryland report shows 1900 additional reservists summoned for the Second Army. The call covers Pennsylvania and six other states plus the District of Columbia. All will report for physicals and await active duty calls from mid September to mid October.
France requests five American divisions to reinforce the Allied line. The report notes U S authorities prepared to appoint divisions to join the European front amid calls for unity and robust support for a rapid response to German pressure.
Mrs Winifred Babbitt, widow of a former Corry resident, identified as the attacker of Exie County Sheriff Paw Babbitt after a confrontation near Don Swanson’s home in Beach Van. Babbitt sustained severe injuries including lacerations and a broken bone. he was treated at Lackawanna Hospital.
Washington August 16 The National Labor Relations Board examiner refused to dismiss unfair labor practice charges filed by Winter against John Io Lewis and the United Mine Workers Proceedings will proceed with hearings as coal mine operators warned of possible work stoppages if the charges advance.
Libby Holtman Reynolds arrived from France hoping to find her son alive. A child’s body was found earlier by rescue teams at a crack in Mt Whitney. Local authorities investigated as searches continued for missing relatives and the family awaited official confirmation.
At Indiantown Gap Pennsylvania on August 10 the State Guard is to be reactivated with Maj. Gen. Frank A Weber announcing plans to recruit 19 000 volunteers as the Pennsylvania Guard shifts from National Guard duty to Federal service. Regimental and battalion commanders will be chosen locally while the guard will guard civilians against air attack aid relief disaster response and protect transportation facilities.
Four teenagers were in a car that crashed through a guard rail and overturned near a Clear Lisle county town. Ruth Moore, 14, of Karthaus died in the crash. Andrew Solomon Jr., 15, suffered a possible skull fracture and Audrey Shadeck, 15, head injuries.
Reports from Tokyo describe North Korean troops withdrawing in panic across the Naktong River as U S B 29s drop 98 bomber strikes totaling 3 500 quarter ton bombs on a 26 square mile area. Observers note demoralized troops abandoning rifles and packs, with signs of Allied ground attack preparation and follow up threats.
Aug 18 report from London notes a six pound girl born to Princess Edenberh and Prince Philip. Both mother and baby are reported well, with no confirmed name for the future queen. Public guesswork centers on Anne Elizabeth and similar royal names amid widespread speculation.
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