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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1949

Page

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Miners Return to Jobs Without New Contract

United Mine Workers end no work policy and resume digging without a contract. John K. Lewis orders a three day week for soft coal miners east of the Mississippi while a few thousand western miners stay on a seven day week awaiting talks set for July 13 with operators. Industry expects weeks before normal production resumes and talks include welfare fund changes.

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Extreme Heat Strikes City Amid Humid July Weekend

Record heat pressed on Sipater residents with an early morning humidity spike and a forecasted hot afternoon. City beaches and lakes drew crowds for relief as stores saw rising business and physicians treated several severe sunburn cases.

Sipater Bunday

Violent Wind and Rain Storm Rips New York

Severe squall sweeps New York metropolitan area with at least seven deaths and about 20 boats missing. Strong winds up to sixty miles per hour topple trees poles and telephone lines disrupting flights at LaGuardia. Hundreds of boaters are rescued while many vessels and gear are lost in the race near the Lorelmont Yacht Club.

Associated Press New York Boxton Coast Guard Mercury la Guardia Lorelmont ‘Yacht Club Westchester Lund Souna

Firecracker discovery ends in near miss at city park

Exploded displays and a found unexploded firecracker prompted routine checks by Ferrs Shows workers at West Wayne Street. Three youths implicated for throwing firecrackers near the crowd on the merry-go-round face potential action after a spectator suffered a minor burn.

Wayne Street Tovw Nivel

Call for Bank Condition Statements Issued

Washington July 5 The comptroller of the currency issues a call for a statement of condition of national banks close of business Thursday June 1801.

Washington

Heat Grips Nation as Relief Remains Elusive

The nation endures a sixth day of sweltering heat from the Rockies to the Atlantic coast with no relief in sight. New York City hit 97 degrees amid a brief storm that cooled temperatures, while Chicago faced 98 degrees for a fifth straight day of sub-90 readings. The drought persists in northeast rain states with crop damage estimated over 50 million dollars. Some showers offered minor relief in parts of the heat belt. Holiday crowds sought cooling in parks and vacation spots as work resumed under the blazing sun.

Associated Press Rockies Atlantic Seaboard Midwest New England New York New Jersey New York City Wisconsin Minnesota Herbertt Michigan Chicago

Four killed as bricks topple on Pittsburgh crowd

In Pittsburgh on the north side a building parapet collapsed sending bricks mortar and neon signs onto pedestrians. Four people died and seven were injured with several in critical condition. The weight was blamed on neon sign vases above a cafe.

Pittsburgh Associated Press Allegheny General Hospital Joe Devery T. J. McGee Pennsylvania Railroad Charles Schmidt Donald Hanlon Viola Dickson John McDonough Rose Grandee Forest Mcallister David Stevens Michael McDermott Joe Canio

Corry Area Sees No Major Crashes During July Fourth

Corry area reports no serious traffic accidents over the long Fourth of July holiday. officials note a rise in vehicle activity but nofatal wrecks aside from a minor fender bender. State police describe patrol levels as moderate, contrasting with heavier past Fourths.

Corry Otty Poller

Mead Park Dedication Parade Honors Glenn Mead

A crowd estimated over 10 000 joined Mead Park celebrations in the city marking Mead Avenue and Mead Path openings. The float parade drew more than 4 000 spectators along Washington and West Wayne, with many local organizations contributing to the ceremony and street-sign unveilings. Glenn Mead accepted honors for donating park grounds as the parade and ceremony proceeded. The event also featured a Rotary invocation, a high school flag ceremony, and speeches highlighting civic growth.

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Glenn Mead’s Move Sparking City Baseball Talk

Local chatter centers on Glenn Mead’s relocation and the Ameren League prospects for Spry Street star Aquilino Spry. Plans discuss a sponge rubber sole for a baseball show and a midseason repair timeline, aiming to boost performance and audience interest.

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Death Toll Reaches Record Across Independence Day Holiday

A national notice reports the worst accidental death toll on Independence Day observers, with late tallies totaling 813 across three days. Traffic fatalities hit 206, violence 214, and overall deaths surpass 1948 numbers, as sweltering weather lured millions to highways and resorts.

Associated Press Valion Moray Aly

Dairy Plant Closure Stuns Local Dairy Community

The Dusry plant of the Dairymen League Co op Assoc to close within the next month. Production will shift to the Spring Creek plant recently acquired by Abbotts Dairies as part of a planned realignment affecting nearly 200 local producers.

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Stockton Wins Car at Mead Park Festivities

The Mead Park event featured Leypari J Stockton of Sipar Ghuive winning a Plymouth sedan drawn as a prize. Linda-Rae Reynolds of Corry and several local figures were noted among participants and sponsors with profits earmarked for a community project.

L. J. Stockton Mead Park Leypari J Stockton Sipar Ghuive Plymeuth Chamber of Commerce Stouklang Linda-Rae Reynolds Corry Jacky Vie Ina

Winners of Mead Park Day prize drawings listed

Prizes were awarded hourly from noon to 10 pm at Mead Park Day festivities. Winners from retailers and local businesses near Corry include Corry Basket Grocery Wing Will Star Stone Charles Bailey Bargeh’s Home Furniture Go Amy Mary Dirhampir Cush ion and Service Light Thomas Motors and more.

Mead Park Hite Mendicant jWwatners Sted Winery Corry Basketob Groceries Charles Bailey Bargeh Amy Mary Dirhampir Thomas Motors John Potocktt Louelis Gates Jennly Sawyer Perry & Rewolle A.M. Lite William Rutter Corry Paint and Wallpaper Co Hy A. Growl Foradora Flower Shop R. D. Carter Nitig Replic Davis Radio Betty

Aero Supply Tours Open House for 650 Visitors

More than 850 people explored Aero Supply Co Inc plant during an open house at the local aircraft industry center. Visitors saw precision machinery and items manufactured entirely at the Curry plant, including a wire recorder and bolt production lines, with guided tours for guests.

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Jury To Get Hiss Trial Thursday

The perjury trial of Alger Hiss moves toward closing as Judge Samuel E. Kelson schedules a brief session Thursday afternoon for remaining testimony and the government’s summation. The jury will then retire to deliberate under U S marshal custody.

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Atlantic pact moves to Senate amid aid debate

The Atlantic pact faced swift Senate approval but concerns over European aid programs sparked talk of an imperfect compromise. Senator Bilateral support centered on France as Greece and Turkey received military aid while France’s dependence on American arms drew questions about the broader treaty.

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Connally Urges Swift Ratification of North Atlantic Pact

Senator Connally argues for quick Senate approval of a 20 year North Atlantic Pact linking 12 nations in mutual defense to deter Soviet expansion. He notes few senators likely to oppose and cites cost estimates for implementing the treaty across allied forces.

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VEW Drum and Bugle Corps Triumph at Sherman Meet

VEW Drum and Bugle Corps won the 895 metre fordirsh prize at Sherman Saturday despite missing key performers. The group will represent Stanford Company tonight at Wattsbore and perform in Sugar Grove and Ciureniden the following nights.

Sherman Pluht Lj Sat Plaewi Warren Stanford Cowany Wattsbore Sugar Grove Ciureniden

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