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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1950

Page

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Settlement of Walkout Not Believed Near

Washington reports show government officials pushing coal peace talks for a quick settlement before contempt trial Monday. No progress reported since February 15 court directed bargaining. Secret talks with John L Lewis and UMW leaders yielded no breakthrough. potential heavy fines and civil contempt action loom if strike persists.

Ching Associated Press Washington Crisiis Gyrus Trumatas Hop David L. Cole Cole Truman Coal Inquiry Board John L. Lewis Olds Lewis Ett Luter Spinneftele Lewis UMW Thomas Kennedy Richmond Reech Liv Keech TIMW Hare Simion

Two Children Die in Huntingdon Apartment Fire

In Huntingdon Pennsylvania an apartment fire killed two children, William B. Stair aged three and Kathy Joe Stair fourteen months. Coroner Blair Shore said an oil stove explosion likely caused the blaze in a three room unit four miles east of Huntingdon where the family had lived in quarters converted from a barn after workers departed. The mother Cleo Stair was visiting nearby when the fire broke out, and the children were found in a mass of debris by firefighters and rushed to Huntingdon Hospital where they died.

Huntingdon Blair Shore William B. Stair Kathy Joe Stair Cleo Stair Shore Bee Huntingdon Hospital

Corry Red Cross Aims For 6673 Quota In Drive

The Chevy Chapter of the American Red Cross will seek a 6673 quota for the annual drive starting Wednesday. Chairman R Lawrence Davison and committees have set a large target driven by expanded chapter work next year including first aid and water safety courses, home nursing, Junior Red Cross, and blood typing with bloodmobile visits from Buffalo. Local chairmen for wards and districts include Mrs Leslie Wells in residential area and Dr T S Kelsey in the business district, among others.

American Red Cross R. Lawrence Davison Davison Dunior Red Cross Red Cross Buffalo Focal Leslie Wells Pirst B. Read James Lewis Rober Tunnel Celind Johnston Fairhaven Lyte Wilcox T. 5. Kelsey Civic Cribe Richard Rossbacher Industrial Com Paniv Agnes Lyrich David Swartz Beaverdam Walter Proctor Elgin Fredelits and Wheelock Mys Lowe Edwards

Lewistown Fire Causes $200000 Loss Downtown Building

A downtown Lewistown fire caused estimated damages of more than $200000 and injured two residents Edward Bobb and Clayton John when a ladder broke as they fled. Firemen from five Mifflin County communities battled the blaze for hours, damaging a three story brick frame structure that housed several businesses including the Pennsylvania Farm Hatchery and Goss Feed Store. The blaze was spotted by Patrolman Lee F. Lyter who helped evacuate trucks from the Dilleree agency. In Los Angeles Thomas P. Scully, 60, Democratic leader and former state treasurer, died after a six week illness.

Lewistown Edward Bobb Clayton John Lewistons Hospital Mifflin County Pennsylvania Farm Hatchery Goss Feed Store DW. Dilleree Motor Co Penn Furniture Warehouse Rittenhouse Body Works Lee F. Lyter Dilleree Truck Agency

Frigid Midwest Grip Amid Widespread Arctic Blast

The Midwest bears the brunt of a deep Arctic cold as temperatures plunge across the region from the Dakotas to Virginia. Be midji Minnesota and Pembina North Dakota report 35 below zero, Chicago suburbs hit record lows, and subzero conditions extend into northern Illinois as the Atlantic coast braces for a slow warmup. Forecasters warn temperatures will remain low with little relief ahead.

Midwest Eyees Dakootas Virginia Bemidji Minn Pembina N. Dthe Tlinois Chicago Hetow Mississippi River New England Dakotas Minnesota Wisconsin

Five wounded in wild gun battle in night club

In Greenwich Village Moroc can Village Club a gun battle left five wounded, including a detective, after gunmen interrupted a late night show. The incident began with a bandit leader seizing the stage and demanding valuables as others opened fire, wrecking the club interior and sending guests fleeing. Names include Jean Evel and Paul Katps among the wounded, with suspects and police pursuing accountability. A second item notes a Pittsburgh woman claiming a $17 million estate left by Henrietta Walter Garrett as heirs pursue the claim in Philadelphia courts.

Associated Press New York Greenwich Village West 8Th Street Da.m John O'Neill Manhattan Whitney Museum Jhe American Art Jean Evel Paul Katps Fords N. J Bobby Dell New York City James Ford Philadelphia Ford John Sheth George Warrell Pittsburgh Henrietta Walter Garrett Eva Hoover Henrietta E. Garret Walter Garrett Garretts

Henry Brothers Held for Trial in Auto Theft

Henry and Allen Foster of Erie were remanded to county jail after pleading guilty to auto theft before Alderman Cobbett. A police chase ending near the city limits left officers fearing a more serious crime, but later investigation found only theft. Foster had prior relocations including training school and prison terms. Allen faced earlier sentences for forgery and auto theft.

Fostee Allen East Mainstreet Erie County Cobbett Wall Merton Fitch Borsterff and Fitch Plymouth DeSoid State Poliice Erie Mprescionine Secord Foster Harborcreek Alfenheny County Western State Bery Wirren County Whitehill Allegheny

Temperature Plunge Hits Corry As Snow Bakes Roads

Corry residents endured another sub freezing night with a 10 degree low after a high of 84. State Police warned highways within 25 miles were extremely hazardous due to ice and fresh snow. Highway crews worked to clear main arteries while snow fences and sidewalks faced heavy wind drifts and two inch nightly accumulations. Cold, partly cloudy weather expected with a low near five tonight and tomorrow.

Dition Corry State Highway Department Highway Department Tierrick Sith Con Mercury

Bus Plunge Kills 3, Wounds 25 Near Rio de Janeiro

A bus bound for Rio slipped into a ravine in the mountains 80 miles north of the city yesterday, killing three passengers and injuring 25 as rescue teams worked through the night to reach the wreckage.

Rio DE Janeiro Rilo

Wallace Plans To Rid His Party Of Communist Taint

Chicago report on Wallace seeking to purge communists from the Progressive Party while welcoming broad coalition ties. He argues progressives must remain inclusive to win elections, citing support from allies and distancing from hardline factions.

Wallace Associated Frey Chicago Henry A Mullice Luray Progressive Joey Parky Buyin Kiesna Philadelpha Levine Romy Moyeow United Luis Wallac Roy- Aolspesett Webel

Local licensees accused of selling to minors in county hearing

About five Corry area licensees and bartenders testified at a Liquor Control Board hearing led by Examiner James Copie in Ambridge. Defense argued patrons appeared to be 21, while enforcement cited violations at multiple hotels and taverns including Hotel Cory and Prynk's Tavern. Investigators questioned managers. final PLB ruling awaits Harrisburg. Monsignor Walters Partlit, a benefactor to American GIs, died in Washington at 41.

Liquor Control Board Boe County James Copie Ambridge PLB Hotel Cory Washington Tunch Phoeus Hotel Giron’ Bay Prynk’s Tavern Sam Roberts Attornt Guefse Potion Hagley Drake Harrisburg PLEB

Willoughby Fire Destroys Two Stores in Downtown Blaze

A February fire in downtown Willoughby swept through two newly modernized stores and threatened a business block. Damages are estimated at 247,000 dollars as Willoughby and Painesville fire crews battled the flames near Marshall Drug Co and Woolworth Co, with the roof collapsing at the latter. Fire Chief Rosa Fairley reported the blaze starting at 508 and spread rapidly, destroying the back area of the Marshall store and jeopardizing nearby buildings.

Byamsoomiem Willoughby Catplasion Willoughbs Mengering Marshall Drug Ca Rosa Fairley Bsack Lemme Marshall Brug Cy Woolworth Co Marshall

Promotions in Co A for 21 Guardsmen and staff

Twenty one Guardsmen in Company A receive promotions from prior ranks this morning under Capt Paul Pizaranroimesa. Sergeants Edward Brichom Norman Tarbell and Frank Dudas rise to new noncommissioned officer ranks. Corporal George Fee Pfe Carl Blakeslee and Frank Herbers advance to corporal. One recruit becomes private, four privates advance to private first class. Highlight next week is a donkey basket hull on the Armory floor Thursday night March 2, co-sponsored by the unit No-Bar Ridini Club. advance tickets are 50 cents with a large turnout anticipated.

Bane Saneaiesy Paul Pizaranroimesa Edward Brichom Norman Tarbell Sul Frank Dudas George Fee Pfe Carl T Blakeslee Dad Pfe Frank Herbers

Babson Advises Labor And Management On Problems

Roger W Babson argues twelve month plan to cut threats and boost productivity. He critiques coercive tactics and praises cooperation, noting Taft Hartley era limits. The column envisions labor and management seeking common ground, comparing it to a football game with aims for productive harmony.

Babson Roger W. Babson

Attempt To End Potato Price Supports Fails

Washington report shows growers and lawmakers clashing over government price supports for potatoes. Senate Leader and others push to remove price supports as a way to reduce surpluses, but the Senate approves continuation by a narrow margin. Debate centers on protecting growers and stabilizing markets amid budget pressures.

Washington Senate bin MDL Renale Lucie Jiuth Leibe

Syrup Season Progress in Waltsburg Area Delayed

In Waltsburg and nearby Spring Creek and Spatlupsburg areas sugar makers report a month lateness this season due to cold, with tapping starting slowly. Producers like Stewart McCullough and William Robinson note reduced sap flow as weather improves. many use power equipment and plan fuller operations once ground thaws.

Avgar Waltsburd Stewart McCulough William Robinson Eas Spring Creek Spatlupsburg

Four Men Charged in Hawthorne Strip Mine Dynamite Case

KITTANNING Pa Feb 25 Four men were arrested on charges of dynamiting a non union strip mine at Hawthorne. Paul J Miller 30 Henry Kline 40 Harold C Weise and Harvey Miller 31 all of Oak Ridge are accused. A fifth man Kenneth W Markle 33 of Oak Ridge was seriously injured and later hospitalized.

Anemia Kittanning Hawthorne Brookwile Joseph CL. Young Paul J. Miller Henry Kline Harold C. Weise Harvey Miller Oak Ridge Young Kenneth W. Markle Alsy Markle Harvey Affler Miller

Decision at Emergency Cabinet Meet In House Vote

A government cabinet meeting produced a tight ten vote margin in the House of Commons with six seats still uncertain. A confidence vote could overturn the outcome and threaten the party’s position.

House OF Commons

Early reshuffle of Attlee cabinet foreseen

London February 25 prime minister Attlee announced Labor will carry on with a fragile majority after the election. He plans to reshuffle cabinet by mid next week to tighten support, with ministers like Bevin and Bevan named as expected reshuffle figures. The margin remains thin as Labour leads with 214 seats to Conservatives 294, Libs eight, Irish Nationalists two, and one speaker seat.

Assavlaied Bees London Attlee Labor Labor Walt Tibor Garke Toyee of Commons Downing Street Altlee Kuinwi Foeeistt Enos Bevin Sek Aneirin Bevan Randidate Wi Bevim Britein Socialist Labor Party Camauth Party Contserys Winston Churchill Britain Manchester Everf Labor Party Secretars Morgnsi Phillips

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