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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
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Washington dispatch reports Senator George stating the administration can hope for up to 1 billion dollars in arms aid split between cash and credit. Truman sought 1.45 billion for the program, with House cuts and continued aid to Greece, Turkey, Iran, Korea, and the Philippines, while fights over China delay final action into mid next week. Administration forces appear ready to press for the full amount amid a party line battle.
Acory Scout group completed an eight day 100 mile canoe journey down the Allegheny River from New York state to Franklin. Guided by Robert Brown, participants included Robert Mong Paul Clark Hugh Moore Byron Upowell and 12 scouts from the Washington Trail Council. They camped on islands, learned water skills and badge work, and note favorable weather. The trip, first of its type, demonstrated scouting craft and enthusiasm for future runs. Erie reports Car Shops closure transfers work to Dunmore, Pa, after August 27 announcement.
A Corry youth sustained burns when a speedboat exploded near his parents’ cottage at Mantle Twelfth Street. Fire fueled by gasoline spread, the boat sank after nearby owners steered other vessels away. He received initial care from a Mayville physician and was later moved to Corry Hospital for treatment.
Warren used car dealer Ken O Day, known from Walls up the auto auction, faces Reno police on a complaint by George Lupprctit With Marys. Condigble T J Duttey of Ridgway heads to Reno to extradite O Day for prosecution after recent Danville charges for passing worthless checks.
A Chamber of Commerce letter shows the Public Utilities Commission is studying Pennsylvania Telephone Corp's 24 percent rate increase proposed for October 16 1949. City Council and chamber resolutions urge action but offer no firm plans. The request cites need for return on invested money to attract investors for expansion and improvement.
Washington August 27 preliminary three power talks on Britain s economic crisis open here amid hope of stopping the drain on the dollar United States leads with Undersecretary James Webb heading the American group Sir Henry Wilson Smith British treasury official as chief and Norman Roberts Canadian Cabinet Secretary leading the delegation The talks aim to stabilize Britain s finances and strengthen allied economic support
City hosts third annual barber shop quartet parade on September 17 sponsored by local Rotary Club andFine Tag group headlined by the Cowling Brothers of Toronto. Other groups include Mellobelles Conneaut Sharonaders Clark Angles Four Notes Chord Cadets Saegerlongs Swipe Hunters Ray Spring Four with shows at Senior High School Auditorium and Junior High Gymnasium. Tickets on sale through Rotary Club Darber shop singers and Sea's Drugs.
Survivors of the American submarine Cochino, which exploded and sank in Arabian Waters, rested at a northern cape port in Hammerfest Norway. One civilian technician, Robert W. Philo of Newark New Jersey, was lost. The Tusk, Toro and Corsair were on cold water training maneuvers when the explosions struck Cochino in the factory area, sending it to the bottom. A rubber boat from the Tusk aided survivors, but six rescuers were lost to heavy seas during the rescue.
A five year old Corry child, Kathleen Scholton, is diagnosed with pemphigus, a rare non contagious disease. Doctors cite limited drug access and ongoing trials using chloromystein tablets from New York as possible cure, with weeks of observation ahead for efficacy. The case coincides with a separate rubber workers strike involving 11,000 employees and several plants, including Goodrich locations, prompted by stalled negotiations and job protections.
The government warns that refunds for wartime life insurance dividends will begin next Monday with initial checks issued in June. Veterans who had NLD policies before December 31, 1947 and paid at least three premiums may apply. the VA emphasizes a single application per veteran and notes varying payout amounts based on policy type and duration.
In East Baltimore an August 24 shooting left Robert B. Netherland dead after killing his wife Gortruce and wounding Pearl Boteler and self inflicted injuries. Neighbors say the family, recently moved from Rochester, stayed with Boteler while Netherland sought work. The couple’s two young children slept nearby as the incident occurred.
Gloucester August 7. Babson argues publishers must present facts about free enterprise. He cites Lincoln Electric’s $7.5 million incentive payments to 1,047 workers as proof of how initiative raises living standards. He warns against overpromising security and stresses clear business communication with workers and communities. Continued on Page Three.
President Truman named Raul H. Griffith Marx Leva and Wilfred D McNeil as assistant secretaries of defense. Griffith a former World War II veteran from Vilontaur Pa has long been a budget and fiscal affairs expert. Leva of Selina Alm and McNeil of Boone Wis bring anticipation of handling legal matters and personnel issues in the defense department.
Senator Hoey says any adverse testimony about government officials from the five percentnaut will go to their superiors except Maj. Get Harry H. Vaughan. Vaughan is Truman’s military aide, with bank accounts under scrutiny as a special committee examines possible improper influence in government business. Vaughan is scheduled to testify when public hearings resume Tuesday.
The city will start a restearing and repair project Monday to resurface and repave multiple streets. Crews will lay tarvia supplied largely by Barrett Division and address roads including Mead avenue East Bond street Wayne street and South street plus others. The project aims to finish within a week with work dependent on tar quality and quantity.
Philadelphia hosts the American Legion convention as the Eight and Forty women’s auxiliary opens a two day meeting. La Bouque des Huile Chapeaux et Quarante Femmes represents eight hats and 40 women, the women’s counterpart of La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux. Mrs. Leo C. Colton of Maplewood New Jersey opens events as about 4 000 delegates gather for the four day conclave beginning tomorrow led by Harold J. Riley of Detroit with greetings from the group’s leadership.
A powerful storm pounded the East Coast and the Lake Okeechobee area, causing extensive damage and prompting National Guardsmen to be called out to deter looting and protect property. Police and emergency crews reported collapsed structures, downed power lines, and widespread disruptions as communities braced for aftereffects and cleanups.
A powerful tropical hurricane battered Florida from West Palm Beach to Belle Glade, with 60 to 75 mph winds, uprooting trees and unroofing homes along a 120 mile stretch. One death was reported in Miami as officials assess widespread damage totals, including Belle Glade's estimated 1.0 million dollars.
AFL leader James L. McDevitt announced the American Federation of Labor Pennsylvania Federation Labor chain backs Edward J. Leonard in the Pittsburgh mayoral race. Leonard aims to unseat Mayor David Lawrence in the Democratic primary, with central labor union backing noted amid mixed AFL support.
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