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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1950
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a city scene with unclear phrases likely from a multilingual page. No identifiable people organizations or events are clearly stated. The item appears as a damaged short notice or column fragment with limited factual content.
Secretary of State Acheson defends not turning his back on Alger Hiss as Republicans on Capitol Hill attack his stance. The dispute centers on loyalty and the Hiss case, with Mundt and Nixon proposing steps to curb Communists and expand criminal charges timelines.
Preliminary figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show a rise in the cost of living, with the November 1948 index at 168.2 percent of the 1935-39 base and 26.5 percent above June 1946 levels. The index, used for General Motors and CIO wage adjustments, will guide the next three month salary changes.
The weather report shows a 70 degree high yesterday afternoon and a drop to 82 by night. Rain expected later, with 0.22 inches accumulated by this morning. Local shops opened doors as a warm spell drew residents outdoors and children enjoyed gifts like roller skates.
Pennsylvania Electric Company reports 22 miles of extensions in its northwestern division including Cory area to reach 1 638 rural customers as of 1950. Projected rural service growth follows end of wartime building restrictions with plans to extend 1000 miles to 14138 homes.
The CIO Steelworkers Union charged that recent price increases are excessive and not tied to costs. Sen. Brubaker and industry leaders testified before the Senate House economic committee, with executives arguing higher costs justify the boosts while Brubaker claimed profits are outrageously high and unions are being blamed.
Rev W F Riding of the Presbyteria Church in Union City was named moderator to lead all meetings for several weeks while a search for a new minister proceeds. Reyllingworth, presbytery clerk, will preach next Sunday and declare the pulpit vacant. The congregational meeting will elect a pulpit committee to interview applicants and recommend a candidate to the church after a lengthy process. The vacancy follows the resignation of Rev G L Boyd after 15 years as pastor.
A slow-moving landslide south of Seaver pushes families from their homes including Mrs Kate Pylive Finch owner of Janixide house. The structure is sliding off its foundation as heavy rain and erosion force evacuations of multiple residents and relatives.
Washington June 26 an immediate vote was sought in the House on a 700 million excise tax slash led by Republican Joseph Martin. The plan would halve or more the 20 percent retail rates on jewelry furs luggage and toiletry preparations, and face strong opposition from Democrats and the White House.
FBI agents arrested three fur dealers tied to a million-dollar theft ring. The group included Thomas A. Carr, Nicholas Proscia, and Max Davis, all charged with conspiring to steal and misdirect interstate shipments. They face hearings February 8 before U.S. Commissioner Ed Ward McDonald.
In a congressional hearing FBI Director J Edgar Hoover urged expansion of the FBI to meet rising internal security needs. Immigration Inspector Watson B Miller reported about 3 million aliens in the United States with around 3500 deportable and others on court bonds. Border inspectors faced immense workload and hundreds of subversives are reportedly sought by Canada. Hoover warned of growing internal security risks from espionage and communism.
Myron Leff states 12 of the 14 wartime units remain for sale with possible two more. Public Housing Administration handles transfers to a real estate agency with final papers due by Friday. May 91 deadline looms for all units before potential auction to end government ties to the project.
Washington reports that Senate armed services chair Tydings agreed to summon Secretary of the Navy Matthews next week to testify on the ouster of Admiral Louis Denfeld as Navy commander. Senator Knowland pressed for Matthews appearance amid Democratic support signals and party tensions.
United Auto Workers launch a prolonged strike at Chrysler as negotiations stall over a pension plan. About 65,000 production workers nationwide, many in Michigan, face extended stoppages while Chrysler maintains offers and union demands. Herman Weckler cites a pension proposal as insufficient, and UAW chief Walter Reuther pushes for a firm, protected plan.
A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission hearing examined whether Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation should raise rates for over 10 000 subscribers. Milwaukee consultant Earl J Garret testified costs in 1938 vs now, with estimates of local service changes totaling about 88 000 annually.
Reports from Jakarta recount a fierce flare up in the capital as West Java rebels clash with security forces. Seven killed, many injured, fortifications and barbed wire erected around the president’s headquarters while Dutch guards increase postures.
Republican Congressman John Kunkel opened his campaign for US Senate with a radio blast accusing Gov. James Duff of deficit spending. He charged Duff used patronage to secure county support and criticized the state program revived from earlier governors. Duff defended the program as restoring financial stability and a sound fiscal basis.
Former vice president Henry A Wallace testified before the House Un American Activities Committee denying any involvement with wartime titanium shipments to Russia. He sought to be heard after a radio commentator accused Wallace of aiding the Milssians in obtaining atomic materials.
The soft coal industry signals renewed pressure in talks with John L Lewis as 88,000 miners face reduced output and possible three day work weeks. US officials weigh actions under Taft-Hartley amid looming strikes and a potential board of inquiry.
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