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14 Jan 1950
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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1950
Page
1
Corry Boat Team and Local Games Noted in Sparse Text
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Corry boat team and local sports items. References to May, Hal, Lov and Indian Ocean place names appear. unclear names and dates hinder full reconstruction of events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Sudan
Ining
Lowe May
Halpring
Ema Stein
Anure Ohn
Ower
Cory
Hay Flow
Ders
Motal
PBR
Nouler
Lin
Ilin
Truman Fair Deal at stake in House power struggle
The Associated Press reports a clash in Washington as administration Democrats confront a GOP Dixie coalition seeking to restore strong rules committee power. They aim to block civil rights and other Truman programs, threatening passage of key civil rights and fair employment measures. The Rules Committee faces a pivotal vote that could remove the 31 day bottleneck and shift control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Truman
House
Gop-Dixie
Rules Committee
Sabath
Babson Expects High Employment Levels Amid Recovery
Washington January 14 Roger W Babson reports a strong rebound in employment with anticipated peak figures near 58,000,000 and wages at high levels. He foresees construction growth through early 1950, reform in steel machinery and auto sectors, and continued government spending. He notes prewar levels exceeded by about 800 and cautions the upswing follows a postwar downturn. continued on Page Six
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Washington, D. G
Rconomie
Indstriessing Steel
Automobile Industy
Drivers Escape In Rt 97 Crash Near Union City
A car and a semi truck escaped injury in a Route 97 crash west of Union City at 7 p.m. The Erie drivers were Len Szymanowicz, 20, and William Garton, 22. The semi’s heavy load shifted, rear end crossed the highway, hitting Garton's 1950 Ford. Damage exceeded 400 dollars. conditions were reported poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Corry Barracks
Len Szymanowicc
Erie
William Garton
Szymanowica
Oak Hill
Garton
Ford
Prilee
COA Halts Enlistment for Company A Amid Claims
The COA suspends new enlistments as Company A faces limits set by the National Guard strength cap of 350,000. Only five officers and 62 enlisted men are allowed, with rare openings for new recruits. Local officials report ongoing efforts to fill vacancies through eligible applicants and daily armory postings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Ghired Burea Fas
Perinnylvardm
Flimh
Warting Hutt
Merle
Ie Armory
Fire Threatens Wheelock Home Near Corry
A leak in an oil stove line sparked a kitchen fire at the Wheelock home of widow Mrs. Lawrence Morton, threatening her seven children. Firemen arrived at 3:25 p.m. as the blaze burned the kitchen. the family, including baby and eldest son Edward, were indoors or nearby. The stove and kitchen suffered total loss before control, aided by Mrs Morton and her son minutes before responders reached the scene. The home sustained major damage and insurance helped cover some loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheelock
Corry
Hare Greek Road
Lawrence Morton
Joureene
Runuler
Otto Joy
Cary
Morton Ahh
Gale like winds cause heavy damage in Corry city
Gale like winds sweeping from the west last night caused heavy damage across Corry and northwestern Pennsylvania. Winds peak around midnight and lasted about six hours, snapping utility poles, downing trees and destroying TV aerials. Power outages affected several neighborhoods as Penelec crews repaired lines and planned essential pole replacements and plant shutoffs. Surface debris blocked streets and emergency crews worked through the night to clear roads and restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Pennsylvania
Dorr! Clark
Garland
Tidioute
City Inn
South Center Street
Iillside
Stone
Spring Street
Center Street
East Frederick
Wright 1
Grand Street
Concord Street
Penelee
Maple Avenue
Raymond Mfg. Co
Corry-Jamestown
Corry Water Supply Co
Violence erupts in Ridgway mine strike violence erupts in Ridgway mine strike
Ridgway Elk county January 14 violence flared anew as a coal strip shovel valued at 20000 owned by Lorraine Knight of South Kersey was destroyed by a dynamite blast. Earlier three men Rudolph Lavelta Henry Gamal and Alfred Shick all of Dug Mines were arrested on charges including malicious mischief and destruction of property related to stoning incidents. In a separate case Jyrod Groat of St Marys was acquitted of manslaughter in Archie Shields death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgway
Elk County
Lorraine Knight
South Kersey
Four Macke
Poe
Rudolph Lavelta
Henry Gamal
Alfred Shick
Jyrod Groat
PA St. Marys
Elk County Pry
Archie Shields
St Marys
U S Property In Peiping Seized By Chinese Communists
The Suite Department said Chinese Communist police and officials invaded the American consular compound in Peiping and announced the United States would recall all American official personnel from Communist China. At 9:50 p.m. Peiping time, 4:50 p.m. EST January 1, the action left 34 U.S. officials in Peiping, including Consul General Edmund Clubly, with communications cut. Overall, about 135 American officials and dependents were in Communist China, plus an estimated 3,000 non-official Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suite Department
U.S
Peipine
United Sttes
All America
China
Ameri
Peiping
Edmund Clubly
Ainda
Communist China
Et Peiping
Tientsin
Shanghai
Tsingtai Neer Nan- King
Revolt Against Lewis Reported In Some Areas
Miners in northern West Virginia show discontent and may not heed back to work. In Morgantown and Grant Town locals plan meetings to decide whether to follow John L. Lewis’s three day week proposal. Some locals already vote to strike while others await guidance from officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Coal Bimary Nation
Coal People
Truman
John L. Lewis
United Mle Workers
Lewis
Sani
Pennsylvanis
UMW
John Buisnrelio
Ttx
Morgantown
W. Va
Levels
Grant Town
Dinaldo Cappellini
Ats Wierton Stee Company
Brownsville
Steike
Mite
Frogmen find no signs of life in submarine
Divers search the wreck of the Truculent after a collision with the Swedish freighter Vid, counting 75 to 85 aboard. Reports say up to 40 may have escaped through hatches into icy waters as rescue teams race to determine air supply and salvage viability. An inquiry board convened to oversee the investigation amid mixed messages about potential survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Thais
Tel Siavé
Irowenen
Divids
Admiralty Spakestpan
Thiriy
Aval Board of Inquiry
Thames
Local Church Elects Deacons at Annual Meeting
At St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church six new deacons were elected and four terms did not expire lifting the deacon count to 19. The 80-member congregation gathered for the annual session with a pre meeting dinner at 6 20. New deacon recipients included Gus Eden Theodore Welms Davie Swarty Willian Man fey Dr R B Mosier and Roy Sen ead while four terms were re elected. The budget for 1950 was approved at 2700 or 270? the text notes a 25 percent rise over last year. Treasurer reports show about 18000 expended by church groups in the past year. Rev Harry S Bowman's report highlights plans for 1950 under Luther Church We.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church Council
Gus Eden Theodore Welms
Davie Swarty
Willian Manfey
R. B. Mosier
Roy Senead
Archie ‘Pate
Harold PoWell O
Harry S Bowman
All Luther Chitteh
Job protection for testifying military men in Senate debate
Senator Brewster pressed that military personnel who testify before the Foreign Relations Committee should be protected from punishment for their views. He cited Admiral Denfeld’s ouster and urged the President to pledge no reprisals. Senator Morse warned against using a congressional panel to suppress private opinions. Senator Bridges urged action to save Formosa from the Communists and warned of potential appeasement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asibemeedere
Washington
Brewster
Che
Ion Li
Senate
Truman
Tokel
Louis
Denfeld
JON Chiefs
Weil
Morse
R-Gre
Munich
Release data on filling out bonus forms
Release data outlines how World War II Pennsylvania veterans and survivors must file for the state bonus. The Veterans Compensation Bureau will ship thousands of forms to local joints, with 500 workers preparing $1.2 million in literature and applications. Priority order covers premarried widows, guardians of minor children, and surviving parents, then mentally incompetent veterans via guardians or guardianship. More than 1215.00 veterans expected to qualify for about 492 million in bonuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
URG
Pennsylvania
Bieau
Uist
State Military al
Latssi
Maj
Gell
Frank A Weber
Mer Dettig
Bidh
Foxtey
Far Not
USA
Verena
Tiviig
Sind
Prin i
Two Miners Trapped Beneath Broad Mountain in PA Mine
MAHANOY CITY PA January 14 two coal diggers Joseph Burda 20 and Bayard Burda 25 are trapped 100 feet underground after a cave in at the Di Roslin colliery on Broad Mountain. Frank Burda 19 escaped by jumping from his tools. Rescue teams dig into the debris risking collapse while hoping the trapped men can signal to rescuers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahanoy City
Broad Mountain
Joseph Burda
Bayard
Ney
Te Way
Corry Council to Act on Civil Service Board Appointments
Council to act on re appointing four year terms for Howard Sheen O A Jatinson and Dr Hugh OvHsreax on the Civil Service Board. A vacancy exists from last year in the same board and rotating terms may be set. E H Hawkins Charles Monroe and George Nagle currently fill initial year terms. Reading on West street incorporation scheduled and routine business expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Sant Tyo
Enghenth
E. H. Hawkins
Mott Street
Charles Monroe
George Nagle
West Street
Harsh Snow Wind Strikes West Central Regions
A severe winter storm crashes into the Rocky Mountain area from the Northwest bringing icy winds and record cold. Montana reports 25 below zero, leaving many homeless in the Ghia Valley as communities scramble for shelter and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Montana
Ghia Valley
Blizzard Sweeps Western States With Six Foot Northern California Drifts
A powerful winter storm from the west and central regions brings heavy snow and blizzard conditions across Oregon Washington Idaho northern California and Nevada. Winds gusting up to 60 mph strand traffic and halt trains while cold air drives temperatures well below normal from Montana to the Ohio valley. Strong winds and rain affect the Atlantic coast as New York airports close and ships slow, with six foot drifts blocking northern California roads and snow spreading into Minnesota and the Dakotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Rocky Mountain States
Orogon
Washington
Idaho
California
Nevada
Montarik
Wyoming
Montarn
Noe Hern
Montana
Minnesota
Acenax
Iso
Ohio River
Mijor Hoda
Pacific Northwest
Majhe
Caroling
New York
Arbor
Newfoundland
Prospect
Atone
Gopher State
Narfh Dakota
Midwest
Hood Bagin
Shortage of hard coal reported by Maize
Harrisburg, Jan. 4 Pennsylvanias secretary of mines warned of an extreme emergency if hard coal supplies fail during the three day work week in affected areas. Maize said he had received telegrams from New England and Canadian dispatches complaining of a shortage and he replied with sympathy while noting only federal power to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylyania
New England
Malis
Tal
Man Confesses After Grave Incident In New York
Fifty-year-old Camilo Leyra visited his parents' grave in New York on January 14 and, after returning to the police station, confessed to killing them with a hammer following a bitter business quarrel. He described his father as very stubborn and stated he did not show remorse toward his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Camilo Leyra
Hots
ePather
Teyras
Teyra
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Ute
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