29 Dec 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1950
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions sow prices, vent details, lines of supply, and miscellaneous figures. It references hay, market activity, and percent changes around 18 percent and 20 percent with unclear units. Entities and specifics are largely unreadable.
Allied forces report a ten mile retreat in the eastern Korean front with Red units capturing heights north of Oran and in Yongpo region. MacArthur cites continued enemy advances and air operations while Ridgway imposes movement limits as ground fighting persists along Imjin River and Yonchon areas.
A Polish family from war torn Europe arrives in Corry seeking a new home. Michael Stadchanowyer Antony and their two children travel with sponsor Mr. and Mrs. Toce of Corry. They hope to find employment and establish a permanent residence in Corry Bred.
Five soldiers from Tugk Company 1201 Infantry Regiment were injured yesterday when a dud shell exploded near Oven fe she be swe. Corporal James T Merry of Erie sustained critical injuries and remains in Army hospital. The remaining four injured soldiers, including three from Erie and one from New York City, were hospitalized but not listed as seriously harmed.
A severe winter storm bypassed Corry leaving roads treacherous. Snow and sleet mixed with freezing rain affected western Pennsylvania and parts of Maryland and New York. Highways were paralyzed, buses halted, and many vehicles abandoned as the region faced dangerous driving conditions and widespread disruption.
Senate-House negotiators award a compromise civil defense bill authorizing a new independent Civil Defense Administration with a three year federal state local outlay of 3.1 billion dollars. President Truman to appoint Millard Caldwell as administrator with emergency powers outlined but open to state and congressional scrutiny. Humphrey pledges a watchdog joint committee to prevent abuse of peacetime powers.
National medical experts rejected four mass blood typing and grouping plans for the Pittsburgh district. Coordinator Ross Leffler disclosed the decision in an address to the Military Order of the World Wars. reasons were not provided. Amvets had hoped to send blood tags to city residents as part of the nation's first big city test next month. Amvets said it still plans to push its blood tag program nationwide.
Washington reports reveal sharp US Russia divides on drafting a Japanese peace treaty. Key points include US veto rejection of any great power veto, proceeding without Communist China, Japan defense provisions with US troops, and a future decision on Formosa under UN or great power auspices amid Cairo 1943 terms.
The Corry Servicemen's Club announced distribution of 200 cigar lighter and automatic pencil gifts to about 100 local service members. Many were mailed. some given to men home for Christmas. Residents are urged to send mailing addresses to Mrs. Leslie Wells. An additional $125 is still needed to cover pencil costs.
Three young patients at Corry Hospital David Smith Marin Robbins and Edward Penoyer received a white rabbit from magician Dutch Andrews after a charity show at the Masons Day banquet. The trick pulled a long eared rabbit from a hat wowing the children.
In Washington, President Truman urged staying out of broader alliances while critics like Hoover push for a stronger Western defense. Dulles aimed to contribute to the national debate on security and the North Atlantic pact, with Republican leaders weighing in on whether the speech reflected party stance.
In Pittsburgh a railroad fireman forced entry into the home of Mrs Isabella Lober and opened fire, killing nine year old Henry John Rost and wounding three others including Mrs Lober and a three year old. Eugene Miller was identified as the shooter and charged with murder. A police guard was placed over him at the hospital.
A 70 year old retired railroad worker suffered severe burns when a gas explosion ripped through his Lincoln Place home causing a nearby house to burn. Firemen stopped the gas leak in the basement and estimated losses at about 15000 dollars. The homeowner, Hugh M. Long, sustained burns to his face hands and body.
Local dentist Dr C W Jones passed away at his Corry home on 998 North Center Street yesterday afternoon before 5 o clock after a bout of illness. Born January 6 1885 in Chandlers Valley he trained at Warren High School and Western University of Pennsylvania Dental School graduating 1908. He practiced in North Warren Mt. Dewitt and since 1920 moved his office to Corry where he remained. Survived by wife and several relatives. Funeral set for 2 p m Sunday at the Brackell-Keating Funeral Home with friends invited.
Virtually all physicians dentists and veterinarians under 80 years old not yet registered must sign up for the January 15 draft. Draft Director Hershay estimated about 210000 medical men must register. Dr Richard J Melling outlined four priority groups with Most traced to government funded training and World War I service. some will be called within months. MacArthur names aide Captain Sims Walker, son of the late General Wallon H Walker, killed in a jeep crash last week.
Ree Warner, operator of a Texaco garview station near North Center Street, suffered an eye injury when a booster battery exploded during a recharge attempt. He was taken to Corry Hospital for emergency treatment and remained under care as doctors assessed potential vision loss. The incident prompted caution while handling high energy batteries and monitoring for lasting eye damage.
John M Lumley of Dunmore won the Pennsylvania State Reorganization Association presidency, defeating Paul S Christmas and Robert B Dawson as votes announced at the convention bulletin showed Lumley with 110 to 85 for Dawson and 92 for Christmas. Gov James J Daly urged support for Western Europe while Senator-elect Duff defended continued military aid as part of Americas leadership. A separate probe into the fatal shooting of 16 year old Joseph Fasano in Allegheny Township Westmoreland County was opened by state police.
Annual John’s Day banquet attended by members of Columbus Royal Arch Chapter No 200 and state lodge officers. Ralph Walter, grand high priest, was guest speaker. magic act by Dutch Andrews entertained. jewel presentations noted. A separate Pittsburgh death reported from Beaver Falls describes 10-year-old Dynes Kessler killed by electric shock on a Bell Telephone scaffold.
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