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11 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1950
Page
1
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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