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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1949

Page

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Steel price rise forecast by industry official

Pittsburgh datelined report says steel prices likely rise as labor and material costs increase. Admiral Moreel of Jones and Laughlin warns costs must be balanced by higher prices, while US Steel and Republic Steel spokesmen discuss price-lift plans and ongoing cost pressures post strike settlement.

Asooiated Pittsburgh Consum Admiral Ben Moree Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation Moneal U.S. Steel Corporation Moreel Republic Steel Corporation Morel United’ Steelworkers Soein Snd . Employe

Five Die In Beechcraft Crash At Long Beach Airport

Five people were killed when a Beechcraft Bonnzh plane crashed and burned at Long Beach Municipal Airport. The owner was Bob Gundore, 49. A CAA spokesman said Sardine was among the aboard, with tower reports confirming others were on board and were killed in the fire. The wreckage blocked the field as responders battled the flames amid chaotic scenes.

Long Beach Calif Jwersons Hal Syn John Putnam

Evacuation of Chengtu Under Way Amid Civil War Shifts

AP reports evacuation of Chengtu, capital of the new Nationalist government, began at 2 am from Chengtu Airport for Formosa. Nationalist forces and relief airlift planned with planes chartered by Gen. Claire Chennault. Communist advances near Chengtu and defense lines set 30 to 60 miles from the provisional capital.

Chengtu Associated Press Hong Kong Hedi Chungking Sing Tao Min Po Formosa Islan Fortress HM Toung- Nant Chenp

Man Held Here for Bad Checks

John Allen, a Pennsylvania Railroad fireman, was arrested for issuing worthless checks. He allegedly drew two checks in November for amounts to Pete Giros and Mrs. E. B. Menton, both from Oil City, marked no account. He borrowed $60 from Mrs. Menton and gave a watch as security, using the phony check to redeem the timepiece. Allen remains jailed as he tries to raise funds for restitution. if unable, he faces Erie County jail awaiting Alderman Cobbett’s hearing.

John Allen Oil City Pennsylvania Railroad Pete Giros E. B. Menton Losi City

Corry Man Receives 30 Day Jail Term

Paul Pinky Guth, 29, of East Soil, pleaded guilty before Judge Timer Evans to resisting an officer. Guth had already paid 197 dollars in fines for three related charges from prior incidents, including drunkenness and disorderly conduct. His sentence totaled 30 days in jail. Attorney Edward Petrillo Jr. noted Guth admitted resisting arrest but cited intoxication as the cause.

Paul Pinky” Guth East Soil Evie County Jaithie Timer Evans Evans Gilth Fraeas Edward Petrillo, Jr Guth Butt

Car And Truck Wreck On North Center Street

A collision on North Center Street involved a car driven by Paul Chase of York Street and a Lincoln sedan operated by Ching Waring of Bre, both traveling north. Chase attempted a turn into the Union Service Station driveway, colliding with the sedan and causing the wreck.

North Center Street Amoue Dly Paler Pail Chase Yorke Street Ratoor Slye Corry AD 4 Tincoln Operul Ad Ty Ching Waring Bre Owdag Dy Jka Vehieini Akboth Ohune Union Uber Orl RTE

Coal Miners Return to Work in Brief Strike

Pittsburgh December 5 Associated Press miners resume operations after a brief stoppage. United Mine Workers chief John L Lewis orders a three day week amid wage and welfare disputes with coal operators. Kentucky truck mine operators consider five day week and small wage increase. Industry leaders downplay significance while urging a broader contract.

Associated Press Pittsburgh United Mine Workers Ehfer John Lt. Lewis Pennsylvania Comany Lewis Kentucky Laurence T. Tierney, Jr Eastern Coal Corporation Bluefield W. Va SCPA Lipwis

Two Cars Damaged In Area Crash In Centerville

Two cars were damaged when a Centerville driver backed up on Route and collided with a following vehicle. Nichola, 18, and Archer, 21, faced damage estimates over 400 dollars. Cars owned by Grant Nichols and Mrs Mary Archer. One passenger, Carolyn Nichols, uninjured. Navy officer sworn in Washington noted in nearby item.

Centerville Charles M. Nichola B.D Joseph Archer Oil City Corry Nicholls Ston O Rome Township Archer Grant Nichols Tryonville B.D. 1 Mary Archer Cl Ity Carolyn Nichols Injlury

Predict Prosperous Times In 1950 Jordan Report Being Sought

Washington reports show senior investigator Louis J. Russell linking a three shipment claim of atom- bomb materials to Russia with ex-Army captain G Racey Jordan. Hopkins, Roosevelt aide, is tied to sensational charges, while Air Force records search continues without formal action.

Air Force Associated Press Washington Louis J. Russell House Un-American Activities Russia L. Hopkins Russell Dev State Department Richsie Racey Jordan Rusa Jordan Aary Hopkins Sacramento Calif Alvedon McMahon Dconn Senate House New York Robert EH. Sherwood Hopkins Roosevelt White House Great Falls

Elks Lodge of Sorrow Pays Tribute to Departed Members

Mayor James C. Bohlender led a memorial service for Elks Lodge No. 769 honoring deceased members. Despite bad weather, many attended the first-year memorial program featuring music by the Guzy High School orchestra and performances by Horace Bry, with readings from local figures and a standing tribute. The event occurred in the edge rooms at 3 p.m. yesterday.

Vorry Elia James CG Bohlender Anklin Athalley Hahilenner Elso Horace Bry“olfon Tornigr Corry Walnaing Yori Thge Mud Radio Tang Condh T He Guizy Hager McCroy Felia” Male Giserun

Church Leaders Defy Czech Government Over Church Control

Catholic bishops in Prague issue a 2200 word letter dated November 17 to protest new church control decrees. They warn of religious conflict if the government does not revise the November 4 law, denounce Prime Minister Zapotocky, and affirm church rights and religious freedom for Czechoslovakia's 13 million people.

Peess Prague Czechostovo Gam Mitiist Beny Antonin Zapotocky Noly Martyrs Ghrt Czechoslovakia Garch Ciechoslovakia Prieskr Alt

GE Attacked by UE Spokesman in Labor Battle

New York December 5 A United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers spokesman accuses General Electric of faking representation to justify broader layoffs and to aid GE officials. Dermody, UE international representative, criticizes GE for withdrawing an October 20 offer and for pressuring workers amid union conflicts. The CIO’s International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers campaigns to organize GE employees as the dispute continues.

Associated Press New York United Electrical Workers General Electric Company Joseph Dermoily Internsionsl GEO CIO International Union of Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers TUE Cam G-E Dermody

Weekend Deer Kill Surges As Season Reaches Midpoint

Weekend deer hunting yields high kills across multiple counties with several hunters named. Reported weights range from 125 to 196 pounds as hunters note bucks growing wary and seeking better hiding places. Local spots include Heart's Contaut Tomes, West Shriuif, Salt lt East, Spertonsbaeg, and Warren valint with entries for Beukertid and Watten county.

Phose Dave Johnson Heart's Contaut Tomes Foden

Smoke But No Fire At Locker Plant

Smoke filled the Corty Locker Service interior after a grease clog in the stoke house allowed oil to spill and vent as smoke. Cpl. Leslie Kelly alerted operator Russ Nason, who doused the blaze with a stream from a Rose, ending the trouble. No actual fire, Corty Fire Department was not summoned.

Vamumge Tyner Oneres Corty Leslie Kelly West Main Street Russ Nason Naso Nason

May begins prison term after wartime bribery case

Former Rep. Andrew J. May reported to the Federal Correctional Institution near Ashland Kentucky at 6 80 a m as a prisoner for wartime bribery and conspiracy. He was accompanied by U S Marshal John M Moore of Eastern Kentucky and his son Robert Vernon May aided the escape attempt. Shirley Temple divorced from John Agar in Los Angeles after turbulent marriage and alleged infidelity.

Associated Abhland Andrew J. May Federal Correctional Institution Here House Military Affairs Committee U. S. Marshall John M. Moore Kentucky May Prestonsburg Zond Moore Lextug's Robert Vernon Eale Yehloh Shirley Temple Los Angeles Dwrf John Agar Seter Wat Tare Mitch

Hoover to Push Reorganization Drive for Economy

Former President Herbert Hoover returns to Washington to launch a new push for reorganizing the government and cutting waste as a 1950 election theme. He addresses a nonpartisan forum at the National Reorganization Conference, arguing that savage spending and high taxes threaten the republic. Senators and party leaders express split views on practicality and impact on the economy and defense spending.

Associated Press Washington Herbert Soover Republic Hoover New York Tall R-Ohiey Guy G. Gabrielwon COP O'Mahoney D-Wye

Mill Hand Hurt In Mishap At Davison Fogle Lumber Mill

Peter Neithercott, son in law of Ralph and Duane Fogle, was injured when a wooden door collapsed in a small cement storage building at the Davison Fogle Lumber mill. He suffered two broken ribs after bags of cement fell on him and was treated at the hospital. The cement-storage site was a former mill area damaged by a previous fire. A pit under the building permitted his fall through the floor.

Davison— Fogle Peter Neithercott Dement Neithercott Wother Ralph Duane Fogle Smith Street

Winds Smash North German Towns Killing Ten

Ten people died and sixteen were injured as powerful winds up to eighty miles per hour toppled weakened buildings across North Germany. Berlin reports five fatalities while ships sought shelter along the Weser and Elbe rivers. Hundreds evacuated as storms caused widespread damage and blocked roads with fallen trees.

Associated Press Brrijn Hs Wcross Germany Berlin Weser Mike Rovers Bumburg Harsest Thyme Men

Inflation fears in 1950 loom over credit and powers

Washington reports warn inflation could spark policy gains and tighter control measures. Despite high spending and wage boosts, experts expect no major price rise early next year. Analysts forecast 1950 to bring persistent inflationary pressures, with deflation risk in some industries and sustained high income and production. Congress may consider tweaks to Federal Reserve powers, while a new controls bid by Truman seems unlikely.

Associated Presa Washington Truman Douglas D-T Economié Silbeot Milice Congress White House Flanders Vermont Senate House Federal Reserve Board Ragsury Snyder Masriner Eccles

All American Airways Cuts Two Way Travel Costs

Officials report All American Airways will reduce two day round trip fares, cutting travel costs across intercity routes. The new pricing aims to boost passenger traffic and simplify intermediate point connections.

Will Tedloe

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Arch. Ret. Atly The U. S. Steel Aukénindad NAVY Elks’ Lodge OF Sorrow James Bohlender Horace Brynolfson Martin “Anderson Beukertinid Warren Valint Harold “Anderson Beukertid Watten Malvis Meitrayy Arouke Frumon Allamerican Airways
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