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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1950

Page

1

New mayor orders city police on second term agenda

Mayor J. Fred Kinley in his second term tightens police rules and traffic flow. He enforces night parking bans at the Cory Post Office and mandates officers to patrol Main and South Center streets during peak hours. The plan redirects patrols to foot work and limits long-distance patrols, with shifts posted and criticism welcome.

Corry J. Fred Kinley Walter S. Sweet Robert Price M. S. Coblett Harley Drake Goodman Wall BeckWith Kinley Main South Center Theo Sy Cory Post Office

Postpone Mummers Parade Until Saturday

Philadelphia residents reacted to the postponed annual Mummers Parade with protests from thousands of locals and visitors. Officials cited potential rain and damage to costumes as reasons for delaying the event, with broad street crowds preparing for a late morning parade if weather cooperates.

Philadelphia Teephane Porkiers

Kinley Outlines Second Term Goals in Corry Address

Mayor J Fred Kinley delivering his second term speech to the Corry City Council and citizens reiterates no pledges, promises cautious spending, and aims for honest mistakes. He announces budget gaps, tax increase from 3 to 8 per person, reappoints Melvin S Cobbett as police magistrate, and will open mayoral office hours daily 9 to 10 am in City Building seeking public input.

Kinley J. Fred Kinley Couneil Council Gory Mor Corry Jask Melvin Cobbett West Smith Street

Miners Return to Work With Illinois Abstention

Nation’s coal miners resume work today led by West Virginia and Pennsylvania, while Illinois sees over five thousand abstain for an unspecified reason. The on going post holiday pause prompts speculation the United Mine Workers may pursue broader walkouts to back a new contract, with about 23,000 Illinois miners idle or returning in parts while key states resume operations.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Ilinois United Mine Workers Minois UMW Taylorville-Springfield Taylorville West Frankfort Hil Canton West Virginia Pennsylvania Operatora Falist Dabei L. Lewis Hit Pravafsied Jon Walkeouts

Treasury Report Shows December 1911 Budget Totals

Treasury report from Washington dated June 3 states December 1911 budget receipts totaled 100,708,980.91 dollars with expenditures of 79,791,789.86. Cash balance stands at 4,676,245.412.20, and total debt at 256,996.76 90679. Increases over the previous day reach 15,09,024'98.

Treasury Washington The

Hoover and Taft Press Strong Formosa Policy

Two GOP leaders, former President Hoover and Senator Taft, call for U S naval and air power to defend Formosa and oppose Communist expansion in Asia. Hoover outlines a three point military defense plan while Taft presses firmer U S stance, prompting White House and State Department silence as Senate leaders prepare a foreign relations update.

Washington Herbert Hoover Taft Ohio U.S Formost China Capitol Chiang Kai-Shek Formosa Pacific U. S Asia Hoover Knowland JR Call Far East Tafl State Department Administration Senate Hoss Connally Senate Foreign Relations Committee Avhheson

December Patrol Fatality Report From Cody Barracks

A December survey shows one fatal car crash on state roads patrolled by the Cody barracks. Eleven others were injured in the 16 crashes investigated, causing 0 in property damage. Troopers logged 10,305 miles, conducted seven investigations for other departments, cited drivers for infractions, and received 267 requests for information and assistance.

Cody Barracks

Wreck damages seven grocery trucks in city collision

Two grocery store delivery trucks were rear ended on North Center Street Saturday evening in a collision that damaged seven trucks. Officers said Faussell Ream of East Columbus Avenue and Frank Karkost of East Main Street operated the trucks. Ream’s truck from Wire Willi stores reportedly surged forward after slipping from the brake, causing the impact with the other vehicle and extensive damage to both rigs.

City North Center Street Eaid Faussell Ream East Columbus Avenue Frank Karkost East Main Street Ream Willi Tulle Page Nichols Meam Polly

Indicted ex-White House access man on four counts

John Maragon, a former boatman who later had a White House pass, was indicted on four counts of perjury before Senate investigators. If convicted, he faces up to 40 years in prison, with a trial date to be set later. The charges detail falsified bank records, government business involvement, State Department work on a Greece mission, and a 5000 dollar loan from his mother-in-law in 1949.

Associated Pro Washington John Miragon Boatblack White House Senate Maragon Mar Agon Union ‘Trust Company Hin State Department Greece

December Weather Anomalies Highlight Warm Mercury Month

Decembers unusual warmth set daily highs above normal on most days, with only six days not exceeding the typical high. Snowfall totaled about 28 inches, and precipitation ranged 1 to 3.28 inches. A white Christmas arrived as the city recorded notable temperature swings and slick roads.

Whitk Euley Devener Whitt George Mulderfel Winton Reine Marle Lompeng Itee Ye Park

New Year Greetings Mixed With Restrictions Across City

The 1950 New Year was welcomed amid fraternal club crowd limits and post midnight drink service cuts as licensed bars without club permits closed. Churches held watch services while weather and past-year notes marked the holiday. wholesale closings and city observances followed in a cautious season.

Oaly

Police Probe 2 Auto Smashups Near Union City Route 87

State Police investigated two separate auto crashes on Route 87 west of Union City during New Year weekend. The first crash involved a 1939 Hudson driven by Glifford Hoover, injuring his wife Velma, with $150 damage. Less than 24 hours later, Harry Church and Mrs Be n Debs sideswiped the highway center, with both cars damaged and about $60 in repairs.

Corry Gem Union City Hudson Caahh Glifford Hoover Eric Velma Stem Memorial Hospital Hoover Oncominis Mn. m Harry Church Mrg Bein Debs Brie

Austrian Miners Killed In Blast At Open House Event

At Stanford Hose event a large open house drew about 150 attendees. A mining explosion in Styria Austria killed six miners and injured many others, with authorities reporting over 100 workers believed trapped before rescue efforts.

Open Stanford Hose Din Mifin Piticjle Fohnsdart Styria Austria

Finland Regime Expected To Deny Russian Charges

Reported charges of war crimes against Soviet officials surface as Finland prepares for presidential election. Moscow denies the accusations while Western observers note diplomatic channels may influence the outcome. Electors vote January 18 with ongoing speculation over Finnish policy toward Soviet neighbors.

Amouelatea Od Roshis Fintan i Finkind Moscow Boca Democrat Premer Kul

City Council Names Year Appointment Roster

In a smooth reorganization, the council approved mayoral appointments for the coming year. May Kinley remains mayor, with new posts for Gobbett as police magistrate, Ofey Brewer as steel commissioner, Miss Hangel Merker as deputy finance director, Eugene Smith as custodian of the Municipal Building, Ray Laurie, Carl Peterson, and Victor Dempsey as top officers in the fire department, and Omer Berkhows as custodian of city dimp. The Guixens National Bank was named depository for city funds. The Board of Health elected Kinley president, Dare Williams secretary, and Harley Drake health officer. Continued on Page Three.

Teoria Uotr Pyiry Mppolntee Tyes Kinley Couderlinen Sweet and Price Takime Ay Pai Aeids Bennett MS. Gobbett Einsey Omer Berkhows Colmelmen Price Guixens National Bank Board of Health Mr. Kinley Dare Williams Secretaly Harley Drake

Corry driver charged in Jamestown crash and intoxication

Corry man Harry A. Krone, 57, faced two counts after Jamestown police said he struck a parked car owned by Eric Peterson around 4:40 a.m. on January 1 and was later charged with public intoxication. Bail posted for the dispositions, with motion postponed to review titles from Washington trip.

Corry Jamestown Harry A. Krone Morrimen Eric Peterson Lochmon Washington

Silent Screen Star Emil Janninw Dies at Home

Vina January 3 Emil Janninw silent screen star and Hollywood's first Oscar winner for The Way of All Flesh dies peacefully in his sleep at his Zinkenloch home after a battle with liver cancer. He had been given sedatives in recent weeks as his condition worsened.

Vina Austris Emil Janninw Hollywood Burien Tamnings Zinkenloch Ailent Soretsr Bon Jill

Holiday Death Toll Surpasses Four Hundred in New Year Toll

A sanitized summary reports that holiday violence and accidents pushed the nationwide death toll over 400 during a New Year period, with 908 violent deaths including 207 traffic fatalities over two days. Weather and fog were cited as factors in lowering highway fatalities versus prior weeks.

Ratte National “Safety Council Uus

Corry Woman Purge Victim

A Corry woman and Sarah Quinn of Ere were dismissed from Corry County court house positions amid a Republican purge of Democratic staff. Honore Maloney, long a court house employee, is James Maloney’s sister and had Democratic patronage. The ouster surprised Democratic Commissioner Flatley, with prior notices rumored half an hour before actions.

Court House Honore Maloney Sarah Quinn Deli Darling Fred Lumberton James Maloney Flatley Dischuises Mane

Await Birth of Ist 1950 Baby Here

Report notes the city year 1950 began with the first baby due any moment at the Patteygan plots shop. Donors contributed gifts, but hospital attendance and immediate details were unclear as the city awaited the birth. Local flier mentions uncertain timing and attendance figures.

Thear Patteygan Coty Hospital Attecnes Puluind Mirah Lake

Issues Aplenty Ahead for Lawmakers Delivers State of Union

No real business until tomorrow when Truman delivers the State of the Union message. He will again ask passage of the Fair Deal program.

Tru~man

Republicans in Senate Hold Meet to Adopt Policy

The Associated Press reports that Congress opened its second session focusing on President Truman's Fair Deal. The top event is tomorrow's state of the union address, with anticipated discussions on Brannan’s farm program and national health insurance among other proposals. Democratic leaders expressed enthusiasm as they reviewed the president's forthcoming messages and the expected agenda.

Associated Press Washington Congress Truman Iklekaft Dist Senate House Rayburn Texas Barkley Senate Lyons House McCormack Secretary of Agriculture Brannan Natonal Health

Martin Agency Displays 1950 Dodges at Showroom

Martin Motor Sales announces the debut of the 1950 Dodge and Plymouth lineup with four new models on display alongside added incentives. Former Emblem of Go and Model Dairy assets linked to Van Tassel are noted as part of the organizational changes.

Fraps van Tassel Frederick Steel Martin Motor Sales Dodge Plymouth van Tassel Gen Arthur Murfin Romnders IMINO

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