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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1950

Page

1

Illusion of Finance Title Fragment

Unable to determine a coherent news item from the provided fragment. The readable text does not state a clear event, names, place, or date to anchor a proper summary.

Jallowes Case Details Noisy Court Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a police report or court action involving Viola and a sum of $2.00. The text mentions timing, a street, and alleged violation, but key names and facts are unclear due to damaged wording.

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Local Police Levy Fines For Violations Cited

A fragmentary notice reports police action and fines related to violations, listing monetary penalties and enforcement by the local authority. The text is partially garbled but indicates penalties and the involvement of police officials.

Arms Shipments to Formosa Advance to Nationalists

Washington reports more American made tanks and armored cars will be sent to the Chinese Nationalists on Formosa. About 300 tanks and armored cars are being loaded onto a Turkish freighter at Philadelphia from a Lima Ohio depot as part of 1948 military aid funded by Congress.

Associated Press Washington Formosa Philadelphia Congress Olina Truman Phildelphia Defense de Partment Chiang Kui-Shele Yangtze Valley

Phone Company Names New District Manager

Benson named district commercial manager for the Erie District at Pennsylvania Telephone Corp. He will oversee commercial functions in Corry Union City Girard North East Waterford Edinboro Cambridge Springs Riceville and Bear Lake effective January 1 1950. Benson joined the company in 1948 at Johnstown Pa and was later transferred to Wilkes Barre. He served with the U S Marines in the South Pacific during the war.

Benson Trict Sannsylvania Telphone Corpors Ton Erie Firie Corry Union City Girard North East Waterford Edinboro Cambridge Springs Riceville Bear Lake Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation Johnstown Wich Ish Benson U. S. Marines South Pacific Dirfri Jhb Sey

Strong Winds Strain City As Temps Soar And Debris Clutters Streets

A severe wind event battered the district with gusts and high temperatures around 65 degrees on January 10. Debris from snapped branches filled streets while Streets Department workers cleared the wreckage. Overnight the thermometer rose to 25, then 90 in an unseasonable swing. Rain measured at 0.69 inches amid the storm. Weather observer George Mulderick logged the day’s conditions.

Ely Kyrde Marie George Muldérick

National Bank Reports Good Year in 1949

The National Bank of Jerry reported a solid year for 1949 with a 6 percent dividend paid to shareholders. Of 1000 shares, 980 were represented at the annual meeting where seven directors were re elected. New officers included H Keppel as president and Joseph W Guignon as vice president with Dan A Depew as cashier.

National Bank of Jerry Dan A. Jepew A. L. Foster Dan A. Depew Joseph W. Guignon F. W. Ewing H. Marlin Keppel H. W. Powers H. Keppel H.W. Powers W. J. Ke

Spring Creek Area Power Outage Strikes Rural Residents

A large chestnut tree fell across a power line near Spring Creek, cutting electricity for about four hours from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. M. D. Rhodes of Warren Electric Co operative said crews restored service as winds eased. The blackout disrupted shops and traffic, with lanterns used by residents. Community leaders planned promotional draws and sales at Plymouth area stores the following day amid the outage.

Spring Creek M. D. Rhodes Warren Electric Co-operative Alices Youngsville New Plymouth Plymouth Hamber Martin Singer Mhanker Odger Awiaty Pemfort

Buller Budget Down Buteer Reads Vote Reverses Aid Plan

In Bulle, Pennsylvania on July 1 the council reversed a prior vote, reducing the general appropriation to 150,000 and holding 25,000 for a community insurance and hospital utilization plan. The budget totals 52,000 with allocations for wage raises and hospitalization costs.

Buller Buteer

66 000 Miners Idle in Coal Dispute headlines

In SIPTEBURGH on June 1 the United Mine Workers strike pattern leaves over 68,000 soft coal workers idle with 20,000 more quitting in 24 hours. Pennsylvania shows 33,050 idle, West Virginia 17,500, Kentucky 5,000, Ohio 4,000, Utah 260, and Virginia and others cited amid ongoing contention led by UMW President John Lewis.

Associated Press Sipteburgh United Mine Workers Checkerboard Weel Pennsylvania West Virgins Alabang Kenhicks Onto Utah UMW Joh Lewis

Lewis Orders Miners To Work

Washington reports President Truman declined to declare an emergency as 68,000 United Mine Workers back on a three day week after a weeklong strike. The move follows pressure from coal operators and lawmakers as production losses grow and public calls for government action rise.

Lewis Washington Joan L. Lewis United Mine Workers’ Distrits Mey Congress Trinian Virginia Clinchfield Con Corporation Bethlehem Collieries Corporations Barrackville W. VI UMW John P. Busarello Pittsburgh Dyer Mens Senate Judiciary Committee John L. Lewis Judiciary Committee Senate Truman

Timely Return Saves Area Home From Fire

A prompted report says a family narrowly escaped a blaze at their Willows east of the city after being away about an hour. Fire crews were summoned and managed to control flames before major damage occurred, credited to quick action and a vigilant neighbor.

Nick Kirch Sear Willows Jadi Strovenion Columbus Crineile TKK

Attlee Sets February 23 Voting Date

London Jan 11 Prime Minister Clement Attlee announced February 23 as the voting date for Britain’s critical election. The Labor government seeks continued nationalization programs while Conservatives pledge to ease welfare controls and push private enterprise. Voters will choose 625 to 628 seats in a mixed parliamentary race.

Associated Press London Winslor Chwehiils Laburlie Clement Altec Sanly Mat Hollereln Lie Britain Labor Party Church Lahorites Curehill Hillion United States Attlee Churchi Commons House of Lords George VI Fabar Maroh

Youth loses murder conviction appeal in Pittsburgh case

Philadelphia January 10 1949 A 10th grade student Bey of Pittsburgh who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison on April 21 1947 had his appeal denied by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Charles Alvin Jones writing the opinion The court affirmed the Allegheny County Court of Ayers and Terminer finding Bey guilty of causing the death of William D Larkin 36 of Pittsburgh. Larkin died from a rifle wound in the head after Bey and two companions claimed they were nearly run down by a car. Beys attorneys argued insufficient evidence to prove murder beyond a reasonable doubt. The story also includes a Treasury report noting net budget receipts and expenditures in Washington.

Philadelphia Jen T—siuward Bey Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Supreme Court Charles Alvin Jones Court of Ayer Allegheny Bey William D. Larkly Larkin Bay Larkin Wis Messenger

Flying Arrow Repair Restores Vessel for Shanghai Route

Chaos signals and fog of war surround the Flying Arrow as it's repaired and prepared to limp toward a potential port, with American destroyers Stickel and Barrett offering escort except Shanghai. Captain Jones reports the ship can be moved to the central port with 12 passengers, 43 crew, and a $10 million cargo, while U.S. forces aim to protect ships beyond the three mile limit in Chinese waters.

Americas Freieiter Slemring Briday Chibley Evemer Wilbur Gil Af Naueoulk Cohu Aled Jones U.S Adm Russell Berkey Ld Xen

Trustees Seek Ouster Of Morganza Official

Trustees of the Pennsylvania Train School at Morganza demand Superintendent J Elmer Johnston resign by February 15. Johnston says he wants to talk to Welfare Secretary Brown before acting. Brown denies any state pressure to remove Johnston and says reforms will be recommended by experts and forwarded promptly.

Caoameansen Canonsburg Padan Pennsylvania Trainsine Morganza J Elmer Dohnston Willian C. Brown Johnston Brown Harrisburg Mor ‘Ong Widline Tme MY. Johnston Tim

Truck Wreck Near Corry East of City

A crash occurred about three four miles east of Corry last night when a 1937 Chevrolet vehicle left Route 7B after steering mechanism failed. The truck rolled onto its side, causing substantial damage and demolishing the unit.

Corry Morry B.C Grinder Corry Barracks

Maple Products Awards Taken by Area Producers

Awards in the maple products competition favored area producers with Somerset and Crawford counties extracting multiple top honors. Winners included several exhibitors from Witbier region, Spartans, and Corry, earning firsts in syrup and various baked goods categories, while others claimed second and third places in individual displays and collective showcases.

Witbier Galt Pelinesvinia Abelms Somerset Crawford Steinahan Heoiers Spartans Fhiarth Jon Syrenfra Ali Fe Corry Fury M Enkray Elyplay Tye Maple Products

Insurance rate cuts reshuffle automobile premiums

Automob ile insurance rates took effect Monday January 8 and show decreases up to 10 percent for late model cars while older models face higher costs. The revision lowers fire insurance rates for farm autos and introduces broad statewide adjustments led by James F Malone. Pitts burgh area rates remain among the highest in the state with local agents noting Corry’s rates in the lowest class.

Sven James F. Malone Pittsburgh Corry ‘Iren

Pittsburgh Flood Deluge Strikes Three Rivers Areas

A severe week of steady rain drenched western Pennsylvania triggering floods in Pittsburgh and across the Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio basins. Damaging water levels rose along rivers, threatening homes and infrastructure as authorities urged caution.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Drew Pittaburgh Monéncéhéle Ohio

Limited Military Aid For Tito

Washington reports the United States plans to limit military aid to Tito amid debate in Congress and the State Department over whether to tighten or extend aid. The emergency measure would curb military shipments while economic and political support continues for Yugoslavia’s aid program.

Uw State Department Tiis Yeuchiawik Tump du Fur de Pulley Atteson Cugo- Slavia

Citizens Bank Elected Officers After Strong Year

Citizens National Bank reports one of its best years in 60 years as 1201 of 1800 shares represented at a meeting led by President H W Parker. Directors kept HW Parker SJ Irvine H W Loveland G W Donaldson D B Tageert Ew Pele and W L Peak. Officers named: H W Put president Charles Bracken vice president G W Donaldson cashier H W LovesJwnd and M O Baldwin assistant cashiers. Directors voted $25 000 to surplus while leaving 87 430 in profits and reserves. Dividends paid at seven and one half percent.

Citizens National Bank Te Scully Center Street H. W. Parker SJ. Irvine H.W Loveland HW. Parker G W. Dohaliiion D. B. Tageert Ew. Pele W. Li. Peak Ay Follawe Charles Bracken GW. Donaldson H.W. Loves Jwnd Margaret McChsty M. 0. Baldwin Parker

Addition Planned to Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg

The Penn Harris Hotel in Harrisburg announced plans for a 2,000,000 addition to start early this year. The project will add 200 bedrooms and expand exhibition and ballroom space. With the expansion the Penn Harris will offer more than 400 bedrooms and facilities for 1,800 people, aiming to accommodate many conventions in 1950.

Ey Associated Harrisburg Penn Harris

Mars teen killed in roadside crash near Pittsburgh

A Mars resident was killed and another injured when a car struck a pedestrian along the Mars Eyaynnotty road today. Nathan Jamin Henry, 16, died at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh from a fractured pelvis. Evil Mibret, 14, of Mars, was listed as injured. The accident involved an unidentified vehicle and remains under investigation by local authorities.

Butler Mobile Tro Yeuig Hoya Mars—Eyaynotty Road Uin Avi Nathan Jamin Henry Mars, HD Allegheny Hossitel Pittahurgr X Fractured Wk Evil Mibret Mats Amc Freutses

Charge party turns campaign issue in foreign policy row

Washington dispatch reports Democrats accusing Republicans of politicizing foreign affairs in the debate over America’s stance on China and Formosa. Acheson faced criticism as Democrats push for tougher stance while Republicans defend administration policy amid hearings, with no clear breakthrough as the day ended.

DEMS Formosa Acheson Senate House Foreign Affairs Committee Associated Press Washington America Portis Inter Gop Sosrekary Starke Acheson HE Chaterar

Atlantic Fleet Chief Is Named

President Testony nominated Admiral William Fechpeles as Atlantic Fleet chief with the rank of admiral. Rear Admiral Lynde D. Mocs becomes vice chief of naval operations with the rank of vice admiral. Vice Admiral Praneis Low is deputy chief of naval operations with the rank of vice admiral. Rear Admiral doh H Cassady becomes rear admiral. Vice Admiral Robert B. Corney leads the Second Task Fleet. He is promoted to vice admiral. Rear Admiral Joseph Pettey Jr is named chief of the Yard and Docks with the rank of vice admiral.

Washington, Sym Testony Tod William M. Fechpeles Nate Bunkhinder Anwie Neebo Adira Lynde D. Mocsaid Praneis Low Lopisiies Yine Dmtral Doh H Cassady Robert B. Corney Secon Adeirat Solu J Ballanbinie Rai Joseph Pettey, Jr Altre

Americans Alarm Over Formosa Tense Situation

The U S embassy notes rising anxiety among Americans in Formosa as fears grow of a possible Communist attack. Officials in Taipei warn residents to stay vigilant while awaiting potential actions from Beijing and the regional coalition.

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