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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1949

Page

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Repeal Taft Hartley Seen Failing In 1951 Vote

Washington reports say President Truman’s top aim remains repeal or major revision of the Taft Hartley act, but capitol leaders warn the new session starting January 2 lacks sufficient votes. Party chiefs foresee a stormy 1951 campaign as repeal opponents, led by Republicans and several Southern Democrats, resist abetting labor political power.

Asnoouind Press Washington Truman Congress Capitol Veneal Certan Avid Olster Taft Uey Jmp Af Repeat Nijor Tatt Ohio Talk Congressional

Damaged Car in Sparta Smashup Hints at Crash Details

The damaged vehicle was found after a smashup near Sparta just west of the Pennsylvania Railroad wrecks. State Police said Hazel Waite of Union City drove south and failed to negotiate a sharp rise, striking a truck left by Robert Morris of Spursburg. One car sustained rear-end damage while other vehicle escaped major harm.

Sparta Pennsylvania Railroad Spartanshore Hazel Waite Union City Robert Morris Spurisburg

U S Envoy Given Royal Welcome in Copenhagen

Denmark welcomes America's first woman ambassador Mrs Eugenie Anderson with a minute audience as editorials in Danish papers comment on her reception. The Independent newspaper Anforamuon prints a front page mockery urging her to fear spiritual concentration.

Copenaagen Denmark America Tabador Denmee Glenr Erederine Ok Eugenie Aneco Anforamuon Tortal Mre Anderson

MacArthur probes fate of Japanese prisoners missing in Russia

General MacArthur demands independent inquiry into 376,000 Japanese war prisoners believed missing after Soviet capture. He urges Washington to seek investigation by a neutral nation or Red Cross, as the Allied posture intensifies pressure on the Soviet Union over repatriation. Demonstrations gathered outside the Soviet mission in Tokyo as talks continue. The issue follows Prime Minister Yoshida's appeal for world support for prompt returns.

Washington Red Cross Tokyo MacArthur Tussia Watlhout Japan W. J. Sebald Council For Bhiger Yoshida

V. F. W. Elects New Directors

VFW Archie W. Thompson Post members elected two new directors to replace Charles P. Healing and Sam Baresi and re-elected Walter Scott as director. Harold Cragg and Henry Hicks named to join, with Cragg as vice president. Reorganization kept Rose Fehlinen, Mr Booth, and Robert Morton in top posts, while dues were clarified to range from 4 to 5 dollars.

Archie W. Thompson Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Charles P. Healing Sam Baresi Harold Cragg Henry Hicks Walter Scott Bullbine Rose Fehlinen Booth Robert Morton Mant Cragg Provinir

Prinsy Worker Fatality At Altoona Tank Plant

A Prinsy worker named William Mt Rickert of Alton was killed yesterday at the Jui tank project in Altoona. He died after being caught between two pieces of steel while working for the Une Bennayivahi Faillepad: Com pary.

Prinsy Altoona William Mt Rickert Alton

Defense Chief Says Military Might Should Get Priority Over Economy

Defense Secretary Louis Johnson told the New York Lawyers Association that military security must come first, warning against excessive peacetime spending that could cripple the economy. He noted reductions in the defense payroll as part of a unification program and faced pickets decrying segregation in the armed forces outside the Waldorf Astoria.

Defense Associated Press New York Louis Johnson United States Johnson New York Lawyers Association Wiyldarl-Axtoria Hotel Ubue Butes

Firemen Overcome by Fumes at Frankford Arsenal

Fifty Philadelphia firemen were sickened while fighting a blaze in a windowless three story compartmented building at the Frankford Arsenal. Guards and FBI agents kept details scarce as the fire was checked after four hours with many men treated on site or at the arsenal infirmary. The arsenal, a government facility in the northeast, conducts ammunition manufacture and testing.

Associated Press Philadelphia Frankford Arsenal Rsenal Federal ‘Bureau of Investigation Gily Arsenal FBT

National Steel Joins Firms Hiring Prices

National Steel Corporation 14 posting its prices in its board chair Weir declared the steel industry not out to gouge the public. A news conference coincided with price moves from National Bicycle and others, with National Steel raising most items about 69.50 per ton while U.S. Steel and rivals cut 4.3 per ton in some products.

Staal U.S. Steel and & Domen Well Aldiiries Mle Stotl National Bese Weir

Transit Strike Shocks Cleveland After Workers Walkout

Cleveland faces major traffic snarls as an unexpected transit strike halts service citywide. The AFL Transit Union approves the walkout 495 to 297, affecting about 4,000 workers while only a small portion attend the meeting. The dispute centers on vacation pay policy and proposed wage formulas.

Cleveland Associated Press Cleveland Transit System Drinding Afl Tranit

Ives Criticizes Administration Foreign Policy Decisions

Senator Ives of New York condemned the administration for decisions on Nationalist China and related actions, arguing they fall outside the bipartisan foreign policy framework defined by Senator Vandenberg. He warned party colleagues will press to curb failures to back Nationalists in China as the two‑party system remains at the water’s edge.

Associated Press Washington Tves R-Ny Slen Ives China Turner Vandenberg Mich Tyes

Dewey Won't Run for President in 1952 Says He Won't Seek Another Bid

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey told his Oregon campaign manager via letter that he will not seek the presidency again. He cited no change in plans since the 1944 and 1948 campaigns and said nothing now or in the future would alter that decision.

Portland Ore Thomas Dewey New Yorker White House Oregon John Higgins Smithter Bertelis Trak

Bridges Perjury Trial Recessed Until After Holidays

The trial of Harry Bridges on perjury charges is recessed until after the holiday period. Federal Judge George B. Harris ordered the delay after stern remarks to jurors and statements by the defense and prosecution about remaining motions and testimony.

Support Grows for Spending Cut in Europe Aid

Chair McKellar of the Senate Appropriations Committee joined a rising bloc of lawmakers urging deep cuts in Western Europe aid. He cited estimates that a substantial reduction is needed, with the ECA grant of 3.778 billion dollars likely to fall by about one billion next year as Republican and Democratic voices converge.

Navy Air Force Iwehr Pustratts Washington Department Wilmonth Johen Associated Press Washington, Bee McKellar Senate Appropriations Committee Hoffman Vanden~ Bere Michigan Lewi Europe U. S Mekelbir ECA Appropriations Committee

Corry Men Buy Local Trucking and Delivery Firm

The trucking and delivery business run by Roberts Howles of North Genter Street has been sold to Willie Bin and H W Holton of this city. Arrangements had been made in the past three months for the brothers to take over the operation, with PUC approvals pending and tax considerations outlined by the relayers.

Roberts Howles North Genter Street Wi B Holton Public Facilities Commission Spornval Tax Ualion Revelver Bill Holton PUC Pur- Phanas Ary Ming Kom Retail Aiinas

Cochraton Plant Awards Large Yearend Bonus

Hyte Mbore Company announces a substantial yearend bonus for its 108 employees. Each worker receives 2600 dollars, with two-thirds of annual profits allocated to employee bonuses. The program honors long service and reflects the firm’s stable profits under owner Howard Moore of an advertising specialties company established in 1946.

Tserremateet Cochranton

Police seek father arrest son for bad checks case

Erie county police, pursuing a Wesleyville area case, arrested Theodore Sheer, 17, Centerville, for issuing bad checks. Suspect arraigned, bail set at 1000, as officers continue seeking his father amid warrants. Evidence indicates 40 to 50 counterfeit drafts passed locally and in New York state.

Gerry Theodore Sheer Centerville Shaffer Chiriwain Park Mix Susie Goodwin Wesleyville Neri Erie County Erie New York State

C J Aides Celebrate 25 Year Club Milestone Dinner

Executives and employees of Corry Jamestown Mfg. Corp. honored 29 members with 25 years at the plant at a Diamond Club dinner in the Hotel Corry. Four new members Frante Chase Sr Donald Hall Ralph Lawson and Daniel Reynolds received pins as President David Hillstrom spoke on Europe trip contrasts with American free enterprise. Officers were re-elected: Henry Wood president Edward Smith vice president Walter Windahl secretary and John Windahl treasurer.

Corry-Jamestown Corry Henry Wood Edward Smith Walter Windahl John Windahl David A. Hillstrom Europe Amer

Pittsburgh waitress robbed and hurt

Police report a 20 year old Pittsburgh waitress Margareth Folt was robbed and struck early today near her Collings avenue home. She was taken to Pittsburgh Hospital in good condition. The assailant demanded money and fled after the victim offered what she had. Authorities say a search is ongoing for the suspect.

Pittsburgh Dee Pittsburgh Collings Avenue Willian Beldideer Margareth Folt Pittsburgh Hospital Ming Bolt Frien Rayy Ted Reldinger Hur Hueraasatlan Warvecalind

Mercury Reverses Self Climbs Six Degrees In Night

Weather observer George Mildevick reported a mild temperature swing in Corry last night as warm winds moved in. The official reading at dawn showed 54 degrees after a 62 degree high earlier. rainfall over the past ten days remained minimal at about three inches.

Mercury Corry Ui Marin George Mildevick At & P

John Lanston Dies After Long Illness at 64

John A Lanston lifelong Corry resident and businessman died at 9 45 pm in Corry Hospital after a prolonged illness. Born October 17 1885 he learned painting and papering as a teen and built a carriage painting business. He later ran an interior store on North Center and developed South Center street with his contracting work. Survived by wife Lottie two daughters Ruth and Raymond Seastead sister Pearl Haskell and many relatives. Service 2 20 am Saturday at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with interment in Lutheran Cemetery.

John A. Lanston Theity Corry Hospital Ife Isl North Center Street Inter South Center Stree South Center Street Merle McIntyre Lanston Corry Community

Four Car Collisions Leave City Street Damaged

City police report seven traffic collisions late yesterday into today causing damage to four cars. H A Sorenson of Ferdue Street cites E R Robertson of Spring Creek as the other driver in a First Avenue crash, with $25 damage. A separate wreck at South Gaiter and Concora streets involved Ralph Hamilton’s truck and Frank Spillman. fender damage followed.

Corry H. A. Sorenson Ferdue Street E.R. Robertson Spring Creek R. D First Avenue Sorenson Robern Nove Ralph Hamilton Spring Street Frank Spllman South Gatiter Concora Spllman Hamilton

Expected lower prices ease 1950 consumer outlook

Reports from the Department of Agriculture foresee a record peacetime pork supply and cheaper eggs and pork in 1950 amid easier installment terms. The Federal Reserve notes looser credit and a growing money supply, while steel and coal prices may rise offset by consumer demand shifts.

Associated Washington Winse Ike Humane Cays Department of Agriculture Federal Reserve Board Lonny Wilth Agriuulture Prukinglion U_ 3, Steel Corp Tador Jobin L. Lewis Jenathy Bie Tine Mers

Corry Man Arrested for Assault on Wife

A Corry man was arrested after an alleged assault on his wife. The suspect was taken into custody following a reported domestic incident on West Main. He appeared before aldermen on a bond, with the case continuing and awaiting further proceedings.

Corry West Main Ferdex Cobowih

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