28 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1950
Page
1
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The city saw temperatures plunge to seven degrees below zero for a second night, with unofficial readings from Welbank near Warren claiming as low as 27 below. Residents reported milder but still frigid readings across the area.
Utilities warn Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan and New York face gas curtailments amid record subzero conditions. PGC reports pipeline supply from Tennessee Gas Transmission helps ease shortages, prompting hopes to curb industry cuts. Weather across the Midwest Great Lakes and Northeast remains frigid with subzero readings in parts of Wisconsin Ohio and New York.
Dec 28 report states jet planes at East Coast bases are being upgraded for all weather and night defense. Lockheed and allied firms disclose radar and stealth enhancements to improve bomber defense. New York industry and military spokesmen claim increased speed and range, with bases at Fort Dix and nearby locations cited.
Harrisburg reports the 31 legislature faces debates on new taxes, including a possible 2 percent general sales tax, to cover state operations for the next two years. Estimates of needed revenue range from 70 million to 200 million, with lines drawn between parties and interest groups. The soldiers bonus and rising costs loom large, while Gov elect Fine favors avoiding broad sales tax and hints at alternative revenues.
Chief Deputy Sheriff John B. McHugh of Twin Rocks named to head Cambria county jail succeeding Edward Beattie who resigned after an escaped convict attacked a woman near Ebensburg's business district.
Washington reports a Civilian Defense Administration book on Health Services and Special Weapons Defense outlines how nerve gas germs and biological warfare might be used against populations and defense sites. It stresses rapid medical response and cautious handling of bodies while warning saboteurs could hide in urban areas or key facilities.
Sabath of Illinois breaks the all time Congress consecutive service record by being elected to a 23rd term. He entered the House in March 1907 and will reach 43 years nine months and 25 days of service when today’s session ends. The former record belonged to Senator Justin Morrill of Vermont with 43 years plus.
Washington reports the Army has issued a draft call for 80,000 men to be inducted in March as part of wartime manpower expansion. The move raises total draft numbers to about 90,000 since the Korean War began, with Navy, Air Force, and Marines not yet affected under the Selective Service plan.
Army officers announced that Tara Smith, mother of 20 year old soldier Robert Smith, the first quadruple amputee of the Korean War, would visit him at Walter Reed Hospital. Smith, frostbitten and wounded around Ghosin Resvole on November 27, traveled by plane on a stretcher, smiling at the news of the planned visit and noting he is not yet ready for photographers.
Four more Corry Jamestown employees were inducted into the Diamond Club at its annual dinner in the Hotel Derry. New 25 year members include Mrs. Bull Miller Mrs Irene Patterson Alton Nichols and G H Dahl joining the 26 member roster. Officers were reelected and remarks praised loyalty and wartime company efforts. Other notes include attendance of many members and the bureau of mental health appointment in Harrisburg.
A man named Raymond Leary set waste paper ablaze in a city Municipal Building unit and later burned more paper in his cell. Police report Mrs. Gaskell interrupted theft at the East Washington Street HQ, preventing greater damage. Leary flooded cells with water and showed erratic behavior while officers contained the blaze.
Studebaker Corporation reduces passenger car output by 20 percent starting January due to government restrictions on civilian use of defense materials. The four day schedule applies to the passenger plant while the truck plant runs five days with a 20 percent manpower cut, many idle workers shifting to a military truck contract. The year ends with approximately 834,000 vehicles produced compared to 304,871 in 1949.
Delegates to the Pennsylvania State Education Association began balloting for presidential candidates at its annual convention in Harrisburg. Balloting continues today with results due tomorrow morning and installation of the new president and officers following the announcement. Leading contenders are Robert E. Dawson, Paul Christmas, and John M. Lumley, among 18 other educators nominated for committee posts.
The Army plans to reach four combat force equivalents by 24 divisions by next July 1, expanding with regimental combat teams. The total active force includes regular divisions, Army National Guard units, and plans to federalize two more guard divisions next month and form a new division in spring or summer.
An Allied report notes growing calls for U S negotiations with Chinese communists. Proposals urge withdrawal of troops from Formosa and Seventh Fleet, halt opposition to Communist influence, and seek a new framework amid Peiping's rejection of prior terms. Countries including Afghanistan Burma Egypt and others back a wider peace effort.
United Nations forces along the Korean front brace for a push as reports indicate Kaesong may have fallen to Chinese and North Korean troops. Chinese units, estimated around 80,000, were linked to the advance while U.S. airstrikes and Western Allied patrols supported the defense.
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