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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
1
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Fragmentary text from a local page notes a young man’s valiant effort with unclear details and possible phrases. The readable bits suggest a cautionary or preparatory tone about a task, but specifics remain obscured and unconfirmed.
The readable fragments describe an electrical issue at a Bl au ne home with references to Weyhe M and S64. Details are fragmented and uncertain about dates, places, or outcomes.
The unreadable OCR fragment mentions a quiz or contest and a household item list. It includes scattered place names and incomplete numbers suggesting a local notices section. The readable parts name Clymer and a quiz answer context, with no clear event date or outcome.
Chinese Communist leader Mao Tze-tung urged abrogation of treaties with the United States as a prerequisite to ending the war. Negotiations in Tientsin and Peiping faced shelling and stalled progress as Reds pressed for a broad peace program and inclusion of all Chinese elements. In Pekin, shells hit near the U.S. Information Service, while miners in Windber Pa returned to work amid a pay dispute affecting Berwind-White Coal mines.
A Union City man named Shreve, former partner in the Shreve Ghai factory, donated $1,000 to a hospital building campaign. He is identified as president of Hore National Bank and is involved with efforts toward a new hospital, with other campaign plans and local activity noted amid questions about his Florida status.
The Senate approved a bill raising the president's salary from 75000 to 100000 and adding a 351000 exempt expense allowance. The vice president and speaker would rise to 20000 and 1000000 in expense exemptions while debates over accountability continued. The measure passed 68 to 9 as Teaman and Barkley prepared for January 20.
The Senate banking committee will place extending rent controls as its top priority. Chairman Maybank of South Carolina named Sparkman of Alabama to lead a subcommittee for hearings. An administration bill to extend controls is expected soon, as the current law expires March 31.
The CAB approved suspension of All American Airways pickup mail service covering 1,500 miles from Pittsburgh, affecting Corry and Western Pennsylvania towns. Conventional passenger service with larger planes will replace the route, despite opposition from small communities.
Thin ice coating from freezing rain left sidewalks and highways treacherous across the city. State and city crews tried cinders and calcium chloride but vehicles mostly flung the material back onto roads. State Police warned motorists to avoid nonessential travel until warmer temperatures arrived. By late morning a light snow and a rise in temperature improved conditions somewhat.
Harold Stassen, president of the University of Pennsylvania, argued the budget would raise recession risk within two years. He cited four demands shaping the economy including rearmament, Western Europe aid, Marshall Plan continuation, and aid to Americans. In Fayetteville, three Air Force men are missing after a C-82 crash near Fort Bragg.
Dutch officials said the Netherlands will not comply with Allied demands over the Indonesia dispute. J. Vir Royer prepared to respond at the next council meeting as tensions rise with Australia India Egypt the Philippines China the United States and allies. Dutch delegates sought to articulate positions while cabinet members weighed options amid a stalled December deadline.
Dean Acheson won unanimous approval from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for secretary of state. Quick confirmation was expected. Chairman Connally announced the nomination would proceed. Acheson defended his foreign policy views amid earlier opposition and secrecy concerns.
Eight Corry High School pupils were among 18 area high schools represented in the Bi-piece orchestra from the Northwestern district. The Meadville concert, held yesterday, featured guest conductor Carmine Ficocelli of Youngstown and 800 attendees. The Allegheny Singers, directed by Morton J. Buyans, performed as a highlight of the program.
A motorist Rev M J Harder, pastor at St Irst Lutheran in Jonnewsbury, was killed when his car was struck by a moving freight train No 580 near a crossing. State Police reported the whistle sounded but the driver could not see the approaching locomotive in time. the coroner and investigators described the collision and identified other related details from the scene.
Odom breaks the air speed and distance records at Oakland and over Nevada. The 2 year old plane achieved a 312 mile overland flight surpassing Soviet rivals and earned recognition from the Aeronautics Association. Odom faced weather and mountainous terrain as he attempted a route to Waikiki Beach then back toward Oakland.
A Missouri truck driver was cited yesterday afternoon by state police near the intersection of Route 19 and Frinklit involving a collision with a second vehicle. The other truck, operated by Donald Perales, sustained front-end damage. the Chevrolet pickup suffered extensive damage estimated at about $400.
Washington reports unemployment compensation claims rising weekly since October though total jobless figures remain low. Bureau notes about 2,000,000 unemployed amid 60,000,000 employed. about 33,000,000 could qualify for benefits if laid off as employers fund a large government pool of funds.
AP dispatch from Rhodes outlines a swift adoption of a full-point agenda for peace talks between Israel and Egypt. Topics include security, armistice terms, and a possible withdrawal timetable, with UN mediator Dr Ralph Bunche urging negotiators to stay focused on achievable progress.
Three Jamestown youths, including an 18 year old driver Charles Reade, were arrested near Lattsville and Sugar Grove after a stolen car wreck. Five youths ages 14 and 15 were also picked up. The vehicle, owned by Edward Caswell of Kennedy, was badly damaged. Authorities say Reade failed to negotiate a turn. a youth was injured.
Jan 14 report shows lawmakers reacting to President Truman's proposal for higher taxes on top earners to balance the budget. The piece notes contested views from Byrd and others, with figures around $4 billion in new revenue and potential rates for high incomes and corporations.
Surgeons in Denver on January 14 removed an automatic permit from the lining of 13 year old Robert Beadschaw s heart after a pencil pierced his chest during a schoolyard mishap. The doctors said a fraction of an inch separated life and death as the pencil intermittently beat with the heart until removal.
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