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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1951
Page
1
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President Truman faces a congressional test over his European troop plan as Wherry proposes a measure to bar new deployments until overall policy is set. The debate centers on Korea, war powers, and wartime mobilization, with Senate questions about funding, production, and foreign policy aims.
Allied and West German officials opened talks to address Germany's role in Western Europe. Representatives from the United States Britain France and West Germany planned a week of discussions at a Peters hall above the Hinne to decide how to answer key questions about German contributions to a 1 000 000 strong allied force under Eisenhower.
Frank Najdek, 19, of Harrisburg, stands accused in Dauphin County Court of involuntary manslaughter for a crash near Harrisburg on November 22. Victims include Rev. Guy McIntyre, 50, his wife 45, their son 16, and Shirley Ann Carpentier 1. Najdek rode with the truck driver as fatigue set in and the tractor allegedly swerved into the automobile.
The House Armed Services Committee in closed session endorsed the Navy’s plan to build 17 new ships and modify 291 existing vessels. Chairman Vinson said the lead aircraft carrier is projected at 235 million and the total program costs 2.0 billion dollars.
The Corry Board of Education postponed decisions on a proposed joint Junior-Senior High School with a 840000 addition. Supt Douglas cited many unanswered questions while Harrisburg and regional officials review the plan and Civilian Defense measures.
Westbound freight trains on the Pennsylvania Railroad were four to five hours late after a wreck near Renovo involving a Renovo Buffalo freight and a Renovo Emporium freight blocked both tracks. The incident damaged a caboose and toppled three freight cars. engineer J Z Bowes was injured. Repairs opened one line by night and the other was expected late today. damage estimated over 85000. An investigation was set for Thursday morning. The westbound passenger train was four hours forty minutes late arriving in Corry.
The U S Consulate General in Hong Kong warned that the Far East situation could deteriorate further and affect regular shipping and services. Consul General Willer P McConaughy told reporters a circular note dated January 10 urged Americans to note the noted deterioration and the potential interference with commerce in Hong Kong.
In the Corry Union City area the Pennsylvania Site Employment Service reports unemployment compensation paid fell to 180000 from 500000 in 1949 while local hiring jumped. claims declined from 2379 in 1949 to 1289 in 1950 with 9208 continued claims. Job placements reached 1825 in 1950, led by agricultural work, amid a defense orders upswing and a six-point program at the office to aid veterans and workers.
Three local girls Delores Krebner Katie Burden and Manta ear Friedl helped a landing aircraft near St Marys Bik county. Former Judge John S Pine now Republican candidate for governor invited them to attend his inauguration as a personal reward.
A tentative plan outlines a U S government need for about 75 billion dollars in the coming year to fund rearmament and other expenditures. Treasury Secretary Snyder and lawmakers explore tax and spending actions to cover deficits while avoiding large new deficits.
Pruehential Insurance agents in four western Pennsylvania counties walkout and threaten a nationwide spread. Pittsburgh agents suspended for failing to file debit reports may be reinstated to avert broader action. In another incident, John Sell of Beaver died in a Moon Township crash involving a car and a tanker truck.
A collision at Routes 6 and 8 left five people hospitalized after a car and a tractor trailer collided. Victims include Laitite aye of Centerville and Leray Glover Jr of Centerville with severe injuries. others from Centerville and Ol City sustained various injuries. Authorities say the tractor trailer was owned by Clair Bailey and will be turned over to the coroner for investigation.
A seven failure sequence of portable generators ended Tommy Fussinoth’s cancer iron lung journey from Darlington to Baltimore. The 11 year old’s trip to Lancaster General and then Baltimore Children’s Hospital was halted 31 miles from its goal as doctors deemed it too dangerous to continue. The caravan used two generators powering the iron lung in a trailing trailer behind the moving car.
Massive enemy buildup reported from West Front. Bulky troop concentrations seen along the Horene river and near key positions. Reports note large numbers in the eastern sector and indications of coordinated activity by hostile forces. Local observers describe heightened tension and ongoing patrols.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in France to meet French leaders at Fontainebleau and Versailles for discussions on Western Europe defense and the Atlantic Pact. He surveys potential permanent HQ sites in Versailles and elsewhere as plans unfold.
The Navy announced it will call 47000 enlisted reservists to active duty in April May and June. The force will include workers in about 25 specialties with classifications from several petty officer grades and various seamen fireman airman and steward roles.
Communist troops push toward Osan and Taejon as Allied rearguards brace for a renewed pursuit. U S Eighth Army reports Chinese and Korean Red soldiers in civilian clothing crossing the Han River and moving south, with air and artillery counterstrikes attempting to slow the advance.
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