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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1949
Page
1
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The administration moves a 1.45 billion arms aid bill through the House with expected minimal changes. Richards pushes to curb the measure with restrictions and hold funds pending assurance of allied cooperation. Kee of Foreign Affairs backs the committee’s plan authorizing 1.1 billion for Atlantic nations, 124.97 million for Greece and Turkey, and 50 million plus 27.68 million for Korea and the Philippines. a top limit of 450 million on surplus stock is set and the president can terminate parts of the program at any time.
Pittsburgh August 17 approximately 300 AFL truck drivers were called to a meeting to vote on an agreement to end their five month strike. If approved, about 18,000 other AFL members are expected to join tomorrow. The deal aims to accelerate a $650 million building program in Allegheny County. Local 249 AFL spokesmen and builders groups report a tentative wage rise and benefits dispute resolution. Bricklayers strike unresolved with demand for 320 dollars weekly, but no contract signed yet.
Washington August 17 Ambassador Alan Kirk met Premier Stalin in a courtesy visit to exchange pleasantries. Secretary of State Acheson said Kirk raised two issues in Soviet American ties the jamming of Voice of America broadcasts and wartime lend lease negotiations. Stalin referred the matters to the Soviet foreign office for consideration as talks continue.
Nationalist spokesman said large naval units were sent up the Min River to relieve the Communist besieged Foochow. The city’s fate remains unconfirmed with reports of heavy fighting and possible Communist gains. The Foreign Office considers an American evacuation liner matter and Canton’s American consulate is winding down operations.
New York Aug 17 Steel scrap prices scored their sharpest advance of the year this week. The Iron Age reports higher pay prices for No 1 heavy melting steel in Pittsburgh Detroit and Birmingham and increases in Chicago New York Cincinnati and Philadelphia. The Iron Age notes continued steel price weakness is not yet ended and buyers focus on securing material before September 14 when a tariff feature expires. It foresees demand not strong enough to spur major capacity operations in 1948.
Associate Press reports Otis Barton set a new deep sea diving record by descending 4500 feet in a benthoscope off Smugglers Cove, California. He observed luminescent shrimp, strange fish, and unnamed creatures, surpassing his 4034 foot record, and planned no further dives for now.
Ogallala Nebraska August 17 six persons were killed when a car collided with the Union Pacific Overland Limited at a railroad crossing. The Jiminez family members named include Ascension Jimine farmer and wife Dora 21 Margie 12 Augustine 4 Carl 18 months Annie 13 survived and was hospitalized. Train not scheduled to stop at Ogallala.
Labor strife idled about 32,000 workers at Chrysler, Hudson, and other Detroit auto plants. Chrysler reported heavy picket lines by Local 7 and United Auto Workers at the Jefferson-Kerneval plant. Hudson Motor Car Co. sent home 15,000 workers as a wildcat strike disrupted operations. No union comment was offered. The shutdown halted body production and forced layoffs across plants.
New York Aug 17 The intact Steel Company urged renewed bargaining with the United Steelworkers Union after a breakdown allegedly caused by outside interference. Chicago director Boward L. Ryerson cited high hopes for a new agreement though wage hikes were rejected as unnecessary given current conditions. Imperial England’s industry leader Inggy Tinland testified as the tenth company before the Truman board. The three man panel will offer recommendations to the White House by August 30.
Two persons were hurt in a crash on Legislative Route 5080 two miles north of Mill Village. Roscoe Mitchell of Waterford was arrested for failing to yield on the wrong side. Fred Orton and Jay Bacon were hospitalized with injuries after a bakery truck collided with the car and truck on a bad road.
Washington Aug 17 House lawmakers moved to break a deadlock over funding for major agencies by starting debate on an emergency financing resolution. The plan would let agencies operate on a stopgap until September 15 while final action is sought on 1950 appropriation bills. The measure affects military establishments and the Veterans Administration among others as the appropriations committee pressed for quick action. Grains show partial good recovery in Chicago trading with firm soybeans and lard despite overall slow commercial activity.
Covey taxpayers contribute 84016 in Erie County during the two per cent rebate period ending July. Treasurer Mullen's office notes duplicate personal property and real estate taxes paid about 77 percent of amounts due, matching last year. June and July payments show 38 to 58 percent completion on various duplicates, with rebate period ending on July 31. Penalties apply after September 3.
The Mead Park building project has a set cost of 2731 with plans for a concession area and improved facilities. A three member committee led by Philip Zalengck Waller Aver and Howard Sheen was named to draft a tentative contract for park directors.
Four Franciscan priests completed four years of labor to build a 100 ton memorial shrine in honor of Our Lady of Laurdeh. Located between St Peter's Catholic Church and the parish hall on Fernanda Street, the grotto style shrine rises 550 feet high with an 800 name honor roll and running water beneath a white Madonna statue. The project aims to foster widespread devotion worldwide.
The Federal Reserve Board predicted a rise in construction demand and employment, aided by labor market support and available federal funds. Tobin anticipated total unemployment easing as housing and related construction projects create jobs for over two million workers by mid year, despite factory and mine slowdowns.
Washington inquiry into the B 36 bomber program targets West Coast executives in Los Angeles. Officials plan hearings to probe management and costs amid ongoing controversy over the super bomber project.
Washington agri department testimony cited Maj Gen Harry Vaughan as a target of a molasses permit, while Sen McCarthy urged perjury charges against John Maragon in a Senate probe. Pollard testified he paid Maragon $1,000 to influence rationing, and Maragon denied accepting bribes. A House panel planned hearings with naval and air force officials, including Arnold, and Truman nominated Gen Benjamin Wiley Chidday to command the Air Force.
UEW leaders vow to sign non-Communist affidavits within months a move seen as easing Taft Hartley restrictions. Fitzgerald warns of a fight with General Electric during contract talks as Local 210 touts loyalty while officials claim Communist influence in the union. Nine hundred thousand members face a tense standoff amid broader labor tensions in the period.
The navy announced there will be no Antarctic expedition this fall due to economy. The item notes plans to return Rear Adm. Richard Byrd to the South Pole region and the polar expedition Operation High Jump was reportedly halted, involving thousands of personnel and vessels.
Polland testified he fell into what he described as a tolen with Maragon in the Hall of the New Jersey Company. He named his nephew Harold W. Ross as president of Allred Molasses.
Four youths were cited today under the city curfew ordinance with a $10 fine plus costs. Police picked up the four youngsters near a local establishment around 10 o'clock. Authorities note the arrests followed complaints from residents about late hours and nuisance, with one teen questioned for prior incidents.
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