30 Jan 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1950
Page
1
A local clipping fragment mentions Bemus and a May date in a short item. It notes a dispute or claim involving a person or group, with limited surrounding details. The readable text centers on a potential action or restriction and a named place.
Readable bits show an ad by L pos wlnate and other garbled lines. The fragment mentions a bridge item, vouch, payment, and auction context but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
United States Belgium and Britain opened high level talks in Washington on atomic energy issues with secrecy. The discussions cover uranium pricing for Congo shipments and limits to Congo ore flow, with potential links to plans for an H bomb though officials say no direct connection was found.
Harrisburg report says the 16 member Pennsylvania Federation of Labor council will discuss endorsements for the May 18 election. President James McDevitt notes endorsements only if real liberal runs against a reactionary. Names mentioned include U S Congressman George R Rhoads and Samuel R Hinkan. The discussion covers the federation see far political education.
State Secretary Acheson stated he has no plans to resign over the Alger Hiss case and has not been asked to quit by President Truman. Senators like Wiley pressed to extend the statute of limitations for peacetime espionage, arguing Hiss was convicted on related charges.
FBI and police probe the 428000 jewel theft from Mrs. Maxine Sanson on Matson Avenue. Inside job theory cited as husband Stanton Sanson of Sanson Hosiery defends the family, noting large platinum and diamond pieces were most likely taken. This follows a separate $100 000 haul from Billy Rose and Eleanor Holm residence.
Washington Jan. 30 Senator Martin of Pennsylvania argues deficit financed government savings bonds lose real value over a decade. He cites an example of a ten year old $19.15 bond redeeming for $25, an 80.2 percent increase, yet claiming money’s purchasing power has fallen.
Mayor J. Fred Kinley calls a 4 pm special city council session to discuss blocked railroad crossings. He notes no arrests under the ordinance and says officials from the railroad visited last Friday promising cooperation to resolve the issue.
Whitehorse officials say more men and machines join the search for the missing C 54 transport with 44 on board in sub zero conditions. The operation named Mike seeks the aircraft last seen leaving Anchorage bound for Great Falls as Arctic weather complicates the rescue.
An 18 year old confessed to thefts of a truck and over 1900 in merchandise from a North Side hardware firm and implicated seven others in three burglaries dated September. Juvenile court held five under 18 for the charges and four others faced grand jury proceedings.
Washington January reports a stalled civil rights fight hindering House work on the Fair Employment Practices bill. Southern opposition delays action on related measures, with FEPC tied up in the House Judiciary Committee and petitions for bipartisan support failing to reach required signatures.
The nominating committee proposes eight candidates Edwin Borsortf Robert Tunnel Howard McMillen Kenneth Benson B A Belie Philip Zalzneck Robert O J and Lawrence Thomas for four seats on the Carry Chamber of Commerce. Nominations close February 15 and ballots go out February 18 with returns due February 25.
Chief Harley Denke acting for Herman Gebhardt warns against playing at the Carry Monit rial Hospital site. Work on Saturdays Sundays has stopped, and a recent incident nearly caused a fall from scaffolding. City police will intensify patrols to enforce safety.
Union City man near death after a fire leading to a furniture dispute involving Mrs Bessie S Ober and her children from Spartansbury. A correlative suit set at 87250 for furniture as court aid notes a document and lodging of charges. Police and a constable attended Alderman Allen Love's office to resolve the case.
Margare Louise Vinson, 20, died from wounds after a quarrel with her husband Flav Vinson, 24, who allegedly pulled a gun and shot her as she tried to enter a locked front door while holding her son Johnny. Vinson was arrested hours later.
Pittsburgh January 20 John J. Lewis nears retirement age next month yet remains favored to stay as head of the United Mine Workers. No candidate has emerged for the $50 000 two year post amid a 500 000 member union as Lewis turns 70 February 12 and may stay on if the executive desires. The long time leader has courted ire from opponents while maintaining support among peers and miners alike.
Eli Vovich 26 suffered burns over his entire body when a can of white gasoline exploded while he tried to clean a dress. His wife and infant daughter escaped, and the Vovich home and trailer burned completely. He was moved from Union City Hospital to St Vincent's Hospital in Erie for treatment.
State Police reported a four car collision west of Spartansburg on Route 740 last night. Patricia Arnold of Pradaniy backed a vehicle into the road when a bagh protruded over the center line and was struck by Droyd Sherlock of Euclid Street. The left front of Sherlock car hit Arnold’s, causing about 295 in damage.
In Farmington Delaware, Mrs Jesnelle Fisher and neighbor Mrs Eliza Jercevid flee downstairs after a rat is heard on the second floor. Wilom Fisher, 23, retrieves a pistol to shoot at the rat but kills his wife instead. Police report a fatal domestic incident with no further details available.
Government reports show a major tremor near Bushire and Shiraz causing extensive damage. Early counts claimed over 1 500 dead but officials caution figures may be exaggerated with rescue efforts ongoing and communication breaks delaying details.
Harrisburg Jan C Guy Jamex HM Dull drives ahead to win the Republican nomination for U S Senate. Duff supporters meet at Hershey after a parade of 51 county chairmen. A May 18 primary ticket is planned with possible harmony for governor and other offices.
A Chicago Milwaukee St Paul passenger train rolled backward down a four steep Washington hill near Kittitas six miles east of Ellensburg. No one was hurt though the engine cab occupants fled fumes during a fire in the electric engine. The train resumed to Spokane after a 4 hour 47 minute delay.
Large scale idle time reported for 50 000 diggers in the Pittsburgh area. Occurs alongside similar stoppages in Ohio and West Virginia. Governor Lewis proposes return to work but is met with resistance and ongoing idleness.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports the no contract no work coal strike enters its fourth week with 80,000 miners idle across West Virginia and Pennsylvania. President Truman may intervene under Taft-Hartley powers if miners continue walkouts, potentially setting up a board to recommend production resumption.
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