07 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1950
Page
1
Partial OCR text lists names such as Arlon, Berry F, and Drew, with scattered numbers and street references. High uncertainty around the identities and the event. The fragmentary lines mention a site, a way, and possible deaths, but details are unreadable.
Roger W. Wanson reports on the looming Video Age as television expands. He notes rising TV viewership at political conventions, growing household installations, FCC station limits, and optimistic forecasts of three million sets by year end and profits surpassing $500,000, with radio’s decline hinted.
Flood waters rose and ice storms crippled parts of the midwest and south, causing millions in damage to crops and property. Thousands were displaced, some killed, and dozens of highways blocked. Red Cross reports 500 Indiana families evacuated. 800 soldiers mobilized from Fort Knox to aid flood-stricken Vincennes and Terre Haute areas. Weather turned warm in the east while midwest forecasts warned of rapid thaw and renewed floods.
Washington dispatch says President Truman weighs swift action to restore full coal production after Senate aide Lucas of Texas pressed for urgent White House review. Republicans criticize the administration for not ending the three day week amid coal shortages as winter tightens.
A jury of eight men and four women returned a verdict in Allentown county court this morning finding 48 year old Rebech Shilps guilty of murder. The defendant faces sentencing at the county courthouse following the verdict announced by the panel.
The International Union of Electrical Workers pledged civil rights and fair employment practices within its ranks. The move, adopted by the administrative committee amid a two day meeting, includes a new committee to enforce the program and a discussion of internal strategy and leadership concerns.
Stewart Long of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports 1949 unemployment compensation and readjustment allowances to servicemen totaled over 500000, triple 1948. Office activity rose with 44500 visits, 424 job successes, 2065 interviews, and 471 employer contacts across 181 firms. Veterans comprised 25 percent of active job seekers and about 33 percent of referrals and placements.
The Elmers Carrier Post of the American Legion asks residents to donate used toys for shipment to children in Europe under the Tide of Toys campaign. Closure date is January 25. war toys are excluded.
Washington dispatch notes Britain recognizing Communist China stirs call in Congress for sharp reductions in European Recovery Program funds. Senator Taft says the action gives ammunition to opponents of ECA aid, while Brewster warns against redirecting aid to policies at odds with U.S. aims. Dworshak expects lawmakers to demand Marshall Plan reallocation and realism in fund use.
Washington officials await President Truman signature on a North Atlantic Pact backed defense plan to unlock the full 1 billion arms aid for Western Europe within a month. Congress last summer appropriated the funds and only 100 million has been used so far. The plan aims to integrate western European military defenses and reduction facilities, with NATO backing and early movement of guns, tanks, and supplies to Europe planned around February 7 pending formal executive findings. Britain and other eight governments are ready to sign arms agreements, with Britain seeking assurances on distribution and economic recovery measures.
Officials report ongoing delays on the Smith Street sewer project. Major remaining tasks include the Wright Street regulator chamber installation, 132 feet of 48 inch cast iron pipe, and securing a stable sewer base. Weather and winter drilling conditions hinder paving and final cleanup, with real test of the system expected in spring rains.
The annual fire report highlights a total loss of 109 940 with 105 000 from a single blaze. Five men fought the lumber yard fire for over four hours, while 74 alarms were answered in the year, 11 off city. The Davison Foyle blaze prompted much focus on equipment use and drills, detailing hose lengths and response charges as well as a case involving youths who fired a false alarm.
Fragmented report from Associated Press describes a renewed Chinese invasion attempt on Hainan Island. Alleged forces engaged naval and air units with conflicting casualty and troop movement claims amid Civil War era tensions in Asia.
Beginning next Monday night drivers parking on streets near the business district face a ban. City officers will enforce an all night parking prohibition on 29 streets where warning signs have been posted. The measure resumes after previous court rulings.
A sideswipe on Route 6 five miles west of Corry resulted in two drivers escaping injury. Madelyna Massey, 41, of 1250 West Main Street, driving east, and Warren Wickwire, 20, of Columbus, driving west, collided. Damages totaled about 40 dollars to Wickwire’s truck and 626 to Massey’s car. No arrests were reported.
A major downtown Dayton blaze caused about 500000 in damage and threatened a full city block. Firefighters battled flames as 27 crew members fought the blaze at a large building near Third Street. One man, Charles Ward, was reported in serious condition as authorities evacuated nearby studios and a radio station prepared to move out.
The Cory Post Office reports mail volume up about two percent and receipts rising to $87,861, a new all time high, about $3,069 above last year’s $78,797. Postmaster James Sullivan cites parcel post rate changes and holiday mailing as key factors, with December revenue around $13,187.
George Valetti of West Pleasant Street is named manager of the Quality Curve grocery store replacing Glenn Middleton who resigned. The new manager starts Monday and has spent two years with the local A and W store in charge of the dairy products department.
Four hour fire at Davenport leaves ten women dead and thirty seven injured. Debris traps victims as rescuers clear wreckage and fight remaining hotspots. Authorities report many patients in frail health and mental strain from exposure and smoke.
Davenport reports a fast moving blaze at Mercy Hospital, the city’s largest facility, trapping patients behind barred windows. Firefighters evacuated 16 survivors as workers recovered 16 bodies. Rescue crews battled through smoke for hours, with several severely burned patients evacuated to Mercy Hospital.
Weather observer George Multerish reports a sharp fall in temperatures after last night's arrival of a Pawo winter storm. Snow covered streets in the early morning with many areas experiencing slick, hazardous conditions and near freezing readings across the district.
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