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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1950
Page
4
A CorrY Evening Journal editorial argues taxes threaten economic growth and national debt. It cites Newsweek on stock trading's shrinking share of national income and warns welfare state expansion erodes independence, risking dictatorship or societal collapse.
A 1939 column recalls Erie County politics with Assemblyman John H. King seeking re election and GOP backing. It notes Corry police chief John Rupperburg, a January grass fire on the RR right of way, and a Jan Yth fire call. It ends with a broad critique of big government and liberty under threat from welfare state excess.
A former Corry businessman reportedly suffered a severe beating in a brawl at his shop with hundreds of dollars in damage alleged but no charges filed. Two North Erie street businesses are for sale, one an established retail firm and another a service business with limited buyer interest. Displaced Polish family Corts relocate to Eden Maryland from Columbus. Cabins in the Pines owners Bonnie and Ken Spear close today for a California vacation, reopening March 1. Mrs Clara Myers, who died at Titusville Hospital, was a former VJ Fuller associate. Meadville resident injured in November crash near Mt Hope. West Smith and Mead avenues see a 3:30 a.m. burglar scare that turned into a drunk incident at Wayside market. Bank counterfeiting attempt thwarted by local officials. The Geddes saga ends as William Geddes dies in Detroit, reuniting with son Harold. another son, George Geddes, resides in Carry. W. T. Lewis, former local resident, takes a Kempeska Hotel job in Watertown.
A group of Pennsylvania war veterans opened a drive in Harrisburg yesterday to persuade U.S. Rep. James Van Zandt of Altoona to enter the Republican nomination for gavarmor. The appeal centers on strengthening the party ticket ahead of the forthcoming primaries.
Local items report a push for a municipal water and sewer project in Spartansburg with mill owner John Jude offering pumping power. Transfers include Guy Delaney returning to Charlevai from Montgomery Ward. Donations arrive for Corry Memorial Hospital with stock worth 1738 dollars from Alfred and Ely Barlow, now in California. Death of William Gordon, 75, in Florida. survivors include Jenmie Chase and Fred Gordon. An upstairs window break at Park Street leads to a minor accident. Dr. T. S. Kelsey narrowly avoids a fraud trap from Mexico City letters. A gas pressure incident at Roystone pumping station prompts safety actions. Winter golf outings occur on December 31 due to unseasonal warmth. Dr. Stanton Bower part of 400 veterinarians at Cornell.
Mummers parade took place in Philadelphia today with participants in colorful costumes and brass bands. The event drew crowds downtown as locals watched string bands and traditional performances march along Broad Street.
Philadelphia crowds greet the New Year as the mummers begin a five mile six hour march through chilly streets. About 7,000 participants across 26 string bands and other groups perform while a $40,000 prize pot awaits distribution at parade end.
A trivia quiz page offers ten questions on history and general knowledge, with a note to check answers on the Classified Page. The second Morganza head is named Jack M. Dunlap, who will become superintendent of the Boys' Industrial School of Western Pennsylvania at Oskdale after leaving his current post. Angel Falls in eastern Venezuela is cited as 3812 feet high, claimed to be the world’s highest waterfall.
Harrisburg January 7 A plan to lift Pennsylvania judgeships from political influence was discussed at the State Bar Association mid winter meeting. The proposal would create a citizen panel to recommend candidates with the governor appointing, then after one year the appointee would face a yes or no vote. A bill with similar aims was proposed in 1949 but died in committee.
Mineola N Y Jan 7 Dewitt Combs 23 year old ex Marine will not go to the electric chair for killing his sweetheart's father in a blazing duel in the dark An all male jury spared him the extreme penalty last night by finding him guilty of manslaughter
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