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19 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1950
Page
1
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A fragmentary note notes plans to fit new equipment in a workshop schedule. It hints at a timetable through 1980 with references to orders, permits, and possible elapses of time. The readable text suggests ongoing preparations amidst uncertain dates.
President Truman presses for anti inflation measures with controls but without special privilege concessions or power curbs. Senate discussion centers on wage price powers and possible limits while Mayday and Fulbright argue over targeted exemptions. The Senate panel and House have moved bills granting authority to the President to impose wage price controls and rationing as needed.
The 28th Division recruiting shows steady improvement as Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler reports progress and notes openings for specialists and other qualified personnel. Guardsmen undergo physical exams at home armories while the division prepares for training at Camp Atterbury and camps in Indiana.
A court battle looms as the city, Donovan Construction Co, and Concrete Pipe Co negotiate over a $13000 withheld payment on the East Smith Street sewer project. City Solicitor Walter Seubi schedules a Friday meeting with Mayu J. Fre Kinley and others to seek a mutual agreement and stall court action. The talks focus on contract wording, disputed work, and a city audit of city forces' work.
The 727 ton S. S. Russell R. Jones and its crew rode 40 foot waves as it neared Wilmington North Carolina. The U S Navy ship Kleinsmith arrived to assist after a fire in forward holds and lifeboats were damaged, but all crewmen were unharmed.
Reported voting eligibility confusion as registrars at the municipal building struggled with party affiliation counts showing 71 Republicans and 48 Democrats. The piece notes 42 address changes and alleged agitation by Erie Bar grips urging registration, with claims of irregular activity surrounding the election.
Walter Bedell Smith, former United States ambassador to Russia from 1946 to 1949, chosen as the new chief of the Central Intelligence Agency. The move, announced amid questions about CIA performance after North Korea’s invasion, replaces Rear Admiral Roscoe H. Hillenkoetter who will leave to command a cruiser division.
Sydney Australia August 18 A third baby a girl arrived tonight in the quadruplets birth to Mrs Betty Sara Juneilyish war bride at Bellingen Hospital. Doctors expect the fourth to arrive soon. The first two babies were christened today. their names were not revealed. The mother reached the half way mark last night as the second quad was born. The first was born 26 hours earlier. Four doctors attended and expressed confidence the final delivery would be successful.
A powerful strike of lightning hit PenElec lines causing four generators to trip and outages across Corry and Meadville. Power was restored gradually as the Seward transmission lines failed and later reconnected, with limited service in the surrounding counties until early evening.
Physicians at Corry Hospital used the blood bank for the first time after a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit. A transfusion proceeded quickly from Corry donors, with type-matched blood sourced from the hospital refrigerator if possible. The hospital plans to complete a transfusion within minutes once a patient’s blood type is known.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ian Dyworth also known as Dilworth arrives in Curry for a Thursday noon rally with Mrs Dilworth and two children. He plans visits to Albion North East and Union City and a Crawford county stop Wednesday. He travels by car and speaks from a platform atop a station wagon.
Dr Richard Lyons, a Curry High School graduate, announces offices opening September 15 in the Palace Hardware Building, Erie. He trained in biology and urology, served at Mayo Clinic 1946 49, studied at Gunderson Clinic and LaCrosse Hospital, earned MD from University of Pittsburgh in 1943, and worked as a civilian physician in Okinawa before retiring to the States.
A theft at Corry Supply and Equipment on West Washington Street reports 42 crates of white beans valued at over 100 dollars missing from a small platform outside the farm supply store. The incident occurred around 1 am with the beans valued at more than their bagged weight.
The Marine Corps and Army bar more reserves to active duty following August plans. The Marine Corps will recall volunteer reserve sergeants and limited officers including captains and lieutenants from ground and aviation units, with many reporting in September and October. Non pilot officers with aviation specialties will also be summoned.
Liege reports the head of Belgium s Communist party Tully Eahaut was shot at his home. He died from three bullets fired by an assailant who fled the scene. His wife witnessed the shooting as police pursued the suspect amid postwar unrest and political tension.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce revives the Miss Cary festival contest with Grange No 68 entries. Journe Clatvata a Corry employee and Mantella Stover of nearby towns lead the field as candidates. Balloting planned in The Joven with voter eligibility limited to men on a formal ballot.
A Babson College report criticizes stockpiling by businesses and consumers as excessive. It warns hoarding fuels inflation and may hasten price controls and rationing while urging sensible stock levels and avoiding panic buying in the current Korea era.
Reported naval shelling forces enemy units to pull back on two fronts. Landing on Tok chok Island preceded by bombardment, with Reds retreating before American assaults near Taegu and in the Chongnyong area.
Allied forces announced a surprise amphibious landing deep in North Korean territory as South Korean and American troops pushed the North Koreans on two fronts. MacArthur described the operation as significant though details were limited, while the main assault focused on Tokehok and Taegu areas.
The Army estimated North Korean forces have lost about 5 000 men in the invasion of South Korea. South Korean losses through three weeks totaled 97 000. American casualties by roundup will be released later when of value to the enemy.
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