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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a main point, state rights, and a city county framework. Several numbers and names appear garbled, with references to a harbor estate and public matters. no clear event or outcome is readable.
Washington reports the United States formally recognizes the new Indonesian government with Merle Cochran named the first American ambassador to the republic. An early $100 million Eximbank loan is under consideration to revive Indonesian trade as Jakarta joins Cold War regional dynamics.
The Worry Rod and Grin Club held its regular meeting last evening and announced pool contest winners. Wal qntermeed and Tohn Ges shared a prize of 23.10 for an 11 point pool, Doh Patterson won 16.60 for the largest buck at 183 pounds, and Hormar Steaves earned 9.00 for the harvest toe at 1444 pounds. 26 percent went to the club treasury. officers and members appointed to committees were listed.
Belgrade reports Tito government says Yugoslavia will stay out of the cold war. Foreign Minister Kardeli asserts Western aid helps, but Yugoslavia remains independent and seeks not to depend on the Soviet bloc. Recent moves include accords with the United States and trade deals with Britain, Russia, and Western satellites.
The Corry Post Office reports this year’s pre Christmas mail volume nearly matches 1948. Cancellations total 291 628 this year versus 291 043 last year with little daily variation. An incoming parcel post rise noted though records are lacking. 200 to 900 Christmas cards undeliverable due to misaddressed destinations.
In Prague on December 28 Western newsmen were barred from the Prague Punkrac prison trial of 29 year old Swedish businessman Holger Hjolm on charges of industrial espionage. Officials cited insufficient time for the session and interest from foreign agencies, while Cetela and Communist press provided no details beyond the general accusation.
A three month old Abilene Texas baby suffered bitten fingers after rats gnawed at the hands while the mother Rita Marthex Jettner cared for Carmen Martinez. The incident occurred Saturday in the apartment complex and the child was hospitalized with injuries to both hands.
School officials in Corry discuss buying the Fairhaven administration building from the Federal Public Housing Authority to convert it into a small two classroom school at minimal cost. Supt. David Swart says plans are tentative pending architect review and January board discussion.
One hundred thirty Corry Masons attended the St. John’s Day dinner at Emmautel Episcopal Church parish hall. Attorney Mortimer Graham spoke on Hoover Commission efforts to reduce government waste and better govern at lower cost. Officers for Corry Lodge No. 265 were introduced including Worshipful Master Arthur Rickers and Senior Warden Duane Fogle.
Washington December 2 The Labor Department reports virtually no change in the cost of living for November with the consumer price index up about 0.1 percent from October. Food and fuel saw small gains while prices for clothing declined modestly and overall year over year was lower than 1939 prewar levels.
Senate Republicans urge a nonpartisan, openly debated foreign policy with full congressional and public input. Leaders Vandenberg and Wherry push for frank cooperation and no advance commitments to avoid partisan advantage in decisions on international issues.
C Earl Bell former Widmann and end drug store manager has joined Brown and Jones Drug Store in Kirin as an instructor of wharming and efficiency men. He and Mrs Bell will keep an office at 116 West Church Street Carry. Bell assumes duties in January.
City officials announce a special session Thursday at 1 p.m. to finalize the 1950 budget and discuss real estate, street, and police contracts. Tonight's meeting aims to trim $183,000 from streets and adjust traffic ordinances. end-year finances await Treas Irene Milten's update.
Time Magazine declares Winston Churchill as the man of the half century in its January 2 issue. The piece notes his wartime leadership and long career shaping the free world, crediting his mobilization of defense efforts in both world wars and his influence on tank development and strategic decisions. Dec 28 treasury report also added.
Jacobson American relief official released after 12 days in Hungarian custody. He was expelled across the Austro-Hungarian border to the American sector near Vienna and was to be placed in U S custody. A Hungarian interior ministry communique cited acts violating state interests and foreigner rights as his cause.
London report claims Cunard Line plans a larger faster liner than the Queen Elizabeth to break the Atlantic speed record. The ship may use turbine propulsion and could enter Southampton New York service by 1954 if keel work begins early in 1950.
Corry veteran of eight years in the US Naval Air Corps to attend Annapolis Naval Academy for a two year course starting July 1950. He is stationed on Guam awaiting rotation and will report to Annapolis after a short leave. His wife Noemi Grice and son reside in Corry.
Pope Pius XII hailed Vatican City as a citadel of peace in a troubled world. He spoke to diplomatic representatives from about 40 nations and called the Vatican's potentiality for peace invaluable, urging continued effort toward universal peace. He dispensed with private audiences for a collective reception due to Holy Year duties and said the common meeting offers light in turbulent times.
Harrisburg reports Rev. Joukph Tica a 50 year old minister and education secretary of the Pennsylvania Temperance League faced charges over a deer hunting session. A Dauphin County judge ordered release with permission for his attorney while awaiting further action in this temperance related case.
Washington December 28 congress opens with red ink as top issue. Taft Republican policy head warns of worse trouble ahead if Brannan plan passes and subsidies reach 41 billion yearly. Democrats defend deficit spending to preserve peace while Wherry urges deep cuts to curb government costs.
Mrs Gyle Van Vleck formerly of this city died in a Texas hospital at 1 80. She was daughter of Colonel and Mrs Eid Wirds and known in the community for her family ties. Survived by a brother Carl, the note says. The article mixes with a two headed calf report from Houston.
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