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20 Feb 1950
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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1950
Page
1
Second U.S. capital studied for war defense
Senator Tydings and Rep Holifield described plans for a possible second U.S. capital to be used if enemy attack paralyzes Washington. Proposals envision underground or dispersed government functions with a commission to study feasibility and report by January 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission Proportids
Associated Press
Washington
Tydings
Dmd
U. S
Senate Armed Services Committee
Hollfield
Holifield
Congress
Thawary Bi
Paul J. Laren
Office of
Civilian Defense
Larsen
Albuquerque
Diweior
Atomic Energy Commissions Laboratories
Albuquercnne
Holifield Sail
Washinton
Tydlupe
Pth
Molifield
Hoth Tydings
Holifeld
Senate House Atomic Committee
Joint Chiefs of Tat
No Fingerprints In Hotel Theft
Chief of Police Harvey Drake said the marching police are without clues after a theft at the Hotel Corry last Friday afternoon. A small metal cash box with the money yielded no fingerprints, and Erie police identified the box but found no concrete evidence. The large sum was taken from the safe in the manager's office between 11:45 am and 3 pm, with access believed to involve at least 12 people. One or two suspects exist, but no arrest warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Drake
Corry
Drake
Erie
Stanley Kolakowski
Erie Police Department
Nelnis
Flames Sweep Danish Vessel Off Kattegat Straits
A Danish steamship Kron Prins Olav carrying 60 crew and passengers bound from Oslo to Copenhagen caught fire in fog off Killen peninsula in the Kattegat. Swedish American liner Stockholm rescued all aboard, with several injured. The ship sank later as flames raged while fireboats fought the blaze. The Stockholm remained to aid the burning vessel and to deliver passengers to Copenhagen.
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Associated Press
Copenhagen
Denmark
Fianes
Oslo
Norway
Kronprin Olesmid
Stockholm
Unis
Copehlagen
patenKes H. A. Garde
Unit +4 Steamships
Kronnelns Oley
Killen Peninsula
Sweden
Kattegat Strait
Atomic powered sub planned by U S Navy
An informed source said the United States is pushing plans to start construction of what may be the world’s first atomic powered submarine. Discussions between the Navy and Electric Boat of Groton connect a hull with an atomic reactor, possibly developed by the AEC, with possible budget support for 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ary Associated Press
Washington
Souror
United States
Navy
Thhe Electric Bowl Corporation
Groton
Cont
Tonic Energy Commission
Coupless
U. S
Russia
Atomic Energy Commission
Cold Weather Forces Morning School Suspension
City pupils in grades 3 4 and 6 at the junior high were dismissed for the morning due to freezing temperatures and a heating plant outage. Repairs were made to a cracked tallillator in the new rear addition, but the superintendent said the incidents were unrelated. Classes resumed this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
T ‘Herman Gebhardt
Mock Red Cross disaster drill tests city mobilization
Roughly 125 participants joined a city wide drill simulating a railroad disaster. Red Cross disaster relief and preparedness committee led the mobilization with observers noting the operation ran smoothly from alert to rehabilitation. Police fire and emergency crews coordinated at main intersections and railroad crossings while hospitals treated the injured and evacuated families. The exercise ran from early afternoon to the simulated demobilization in the evening, ending with a reported five dead, 60 injured and 28 homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Disaster Relief and Preparedness Committee
David A Hilstrom
Sianey Elston
J. Mebhean
J. Fred Kinley
Center Street
M. Howard
Erie R. OR
Corry
Maple Avenue
Finst Aveniue
Mr. Howard
Miyor
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Columbus
Spartansburg
Findley Lake
Meadville
Erie
Union City
Clymer
Pennsylvania
Porallele
Hed Cross
North Center Street
Corry Hospital
Citizens Bank
Rite
1St Avenue
Main Street
South Street
First Avenue
Socialist Labor Party Tickets Selected in Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Feb 20 George S Taylor of Philadelphia is Socialist Labor candidate for governor of Pennsylvania. The state meeting at Wilkinsburg named Mrs Wilda Weatherford Elizabeth lieutenant governor Frank Knotek McKern A G senator and Thomas Grady Philadelphia secretary of Internal affairs The party called on miners to form a Socialist industrial union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nmsummece Crene
Pittsburgh
George S. Taylor
Philadelphia
Socialist Labor
Pennsylvania
Socialist Labor Party
Wilkinsburg
Bitter cold grips city as temperatures dip
A brutal cold snap plunged the city to near 1 above. Roads turned glassy and travel became hazardous as winds from the west intensified walking conditions. Reports blamed icy streets for accidents and vehicle troubles while crews battled the icy mess. Forecasters predict a gradual warmup with a return to the 40s and a chance of light snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aula Iisic
Pennsylvania
Ato
Avcdetis
Lwo
Colry Aisteiel
Qtter
Cald Auleists
Mercury
Isappene Auto Iy
Minor damage in two fires in Cory this day
City firemen were called to two separate blazes within half an hour. The first at Piedallit Bus involved a chimney fire that threatened a home but was controlled on arrival. The second at 10% Wayne Street, Leo Barton residence, was caused by a hot water pipe thawing with newspapers as a torch and caused about $50 damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory
Hames Sho
Leo Barton
Wayne Street
Quiz Engineer Tests Pennsylvanias TV Rate Increase
Harrisburg February 20 A consulting engineer was questioned today on cast figures as hearings began on the Pennsylvania Bell Telephone Corporations request for a 1 227 000 a year rate increase Engineer Early Carley of Indianapolis testified on how the company arrived at its estimated 30 457 149 reproduction cost The reproduction cost is used as a basic factor by the commission in determining rates The witness faced questions on plant costs and operations by commission counsel Lloyd S Benjamin Real estate experts will be called tomorrow to appraise the companys property The company serves 83355 customers in Brassf ord Cambria Erie Indiana Somerset Venango Warren Westmoreland and Crawford counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sey Answotaeen
Harrisburg
Penmsylvania
Twlsphone Corporation
Carley
Indianapolis
Public Utility Commission
Carter
Lloyd S. Berkjamin
Wells
Boro
Commission
Benjamin
Brassford
Cambria
Erie
Indiana
Somerset
Venango
Weren
Westmoreland
Crawford Counties
Congress Sets Week for Major Economic and Policy Bills
Washington reports the House and Senate move to advance key measures including an FEPC bill and oil acreage quotas. The sessions aim to resolve multi billion dollar policy headaches with debate on employment, energy, and farm supports. Strong figures from both parties weigh procedural steps and potential votes this week as outlines emerge.
Ex Army Captain Found Slain Near Home in Page County
Police said Army captain Franklin Parks, 38, was found shot in his home near Treeves Street Friday night. Mrs Barbara Parks, 20, and Miss Vouy Elizabeth Dovel, 18, told authorities he died from a sudden accident but an inquest was set for next Monday. The investigation continues at Page County jail with symptoms suggesting foul play, as relatives and neighbors recall no prior trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Edray
Vin
Balamsud
Tree
Barbara Parks
Page County Commonwealth
Ahornes
Onyne
Hiern
Franklin Parks
Seccondine Ly
Page County
Dovel
Sul Parks
Four Minor Crashes Occur In City Over Weekend
The city saw four minor auto accidents over the weekend. Slippery conditions contributed to two incidents on Mead Avenue and West Smith Street. Damage was estimated at 25 dollars. Other collisions involved drivers on South Center Street and First Avenue. Police logged a parked car strike on West Washington Street and traced the truck involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead Avene
WM. Dyne
Walon City
Smith Street Hill
MeadaVille
Harold Petiit Carry
South Center
Hudson
Petitt Tesh
Howard McCray
West
Smith Street
T. A. Payer
East Pleasant Street
First Avenue
Paver
Seoul
Mon Seay
Alton Bromley
Meadavénie
Alay
West Washington Street
Brainey
Corry Rod Gun Club Open House Slated Tuesday
Corry Rod Gun Club announces open house and fish fry on Tuesday evening on Kash Westiiutton street with plans by Chairman Paul Steak and committees. Event features talks, demonstrations, and fish fry, beer, and assorted foods. Members and the public invited. rationing context noted for Washington arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Rod-Gun Club
Ity
Sue
Shangaly
Thibay
Za Otek
Post Office To Close Wednesday Woshtundig
Post Office to close on Wednesday due to schedule changes affecting delivery and opening hours. Local residents advised to use alternative services as window hours shift from morning to early afternoon and mail handling points adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woshtundig
Five cars wrecked in Corry area over weekend
Five separate crashes near Corry caused extensive damage with no serious injuries reported. Vehicles including a 1984 Hudson and a 1989 Rick coupe were involved as police investigated missed turns and failed stops along local roads near Waterford, Spartansburg, and the Corry Spring Creek corridor. Damages ranged from hundreds to about five hundred dollars, with one driver listed in temporary critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jagta
Waterford
Aod
Hudson
Richard Fowliald
Tew East Mall Street
Rowland
Corry Spring Creek Road
James Bowser
Tikal
Violence Flares In Coal Fields Amid Strike Tensions
In Pittsburgh on February 20 violence erupted in coal regions as miners defied work commands for a seventh week. About 100 men attacked two Kentucky coal processing plant operators near Barbourville, beating them with heavy objects after claims the plant operated without a Taft-Harley contract. One operator was hospitalized. offices were damaged and property set ablaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Barbourville
Douglas Bhiur
Doughins
Meteor Society Explains Ball Of Fire Seen Over City
Observers in the Hiih area reported a large ball of fire last October with 120 related notes. Claude H Smith of Waverloo NY, regional director of the American Meteor Society, led the investigation. The report recounts a 9 pm October 36 1949 fireball over Tioge and Pennsylvanian skies traveling west then exploding near Cornplanter with sparks and a second smaller ball continuing to a final mile marker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meteor Society
Bios Uelumee
Hhiih
Claude H Smith
Waverloo
American Meteor Society
Brie
Claude H-Smith
Water Top
Com Ciery
Tioge
Pennsylvania
Theenrihay
Cornplanter
Miners Refuse to Work Despite Judge Action
Government weighs new moves as miners refuse to work after a judge orders actions. Contempt proceedings loom, while Democratic leaders oppose seizure and seek alternatives to force coal production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dem
Lewis and United Mine Workers Meet Over Strike Talks
Washington Feb 20 Federal Judge Rich mond Keech issues a no strike order against John L Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Talks resume late today as miners face wage and welfare fund demands, a 200 day work guarantee, and a seven hour day amid possible contempt penalties. The union holds a large treasury and a separate welfare fund. officials say production and supplies are at stake as negotiations proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asiaeiand Press
Washington
Richmond
Keech Today
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Keesside
Lewis
United Mise Workers
Thal
Studie Speakey
Polly
Sanger
Af & Mnen
Yen Mainntenance
Buechs
Cox
Ron
Judee Head
Jones & Laughlin Steel to lay off 23000 workers soon
Pittsburgh February 20 Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp announced that 23 000 workers at its Pittsburgh and Allournpy plants will be jobless within five days unless the coal strike ends. The firm will begin curtailing furnaces at night and day shifts across the two plants. The Cleveland plant remains operational with seven blast furnaces.
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PACE
Pittsburgh
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation
Pitts
Bureh
Allournpy
Fureemnate
Cleveland
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