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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1949
Page
1
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President Truman defends United States leadership and military spending as he addresses a Shriner dinner in Chicago. He argues for enough forces to maintain world peace, criticizes past budgets, and warns that abandoning the United Nations could lead to global destruction. He urges allocating billions to sustain Europe and the Western alliance.
After an hour jury deliberation a verdict of negligence was renewed in the two car collision that killed Beaver County officers and others on Route 20 west of Kyte. Regis Maren, 20, of Micktown road died from burns. his father said the boy was cleaning a stove line when gasoline flashed.
ECA Administrator Paul Hofman voiced doubt that the Senate will restore recovered funds cut by the White House. President Truman warned against further reductions, saying any slash would abandon peace gains and aid to freedom. Hofman pursued a House-approved $220 million reduction as he pressed a new ECA drive despite Senate committee actions.
Guatemala City remains tense as President Juan Arevalo holds power after a sudden halt to fighting sparked by the assassination of Col. Francisco Javier Arana. Loyal troops secured Port Guardia De Honor. police report about 40 killed with many wounded as clashes subsided.
A cloudburst drenched Meadville area with 3.35 inches of rain late afternoon and evening causing widespread damage. Thousands lost power and phone service, water flooded streets and basements, and at least six business owners reported losses. Radio station WMGW went off air during the storm.
The Treasury report shows receipts of 83,782,487.84 and expenditures of 104,798,098.17 for July. The net balance stands at 2,582,440,038.18.
Seattle July 20 an air transport crash killed six people as a two engine C 46 struck power lines in Georgetown and plummeted into homes. Seventeen passengers and four crew members injured. several residents hurt by fire and debris.
Hollywood gambling czar Hickey Cohen and three others were shot early today at a Sunset Strip cafe. California Attorney General Fred Howser disclosed that one special agent was assigned as Cohen's bodyguard amid fears of eastern gangsters seeking revenge. The four wounded include bodyguard Harry Cooper and associates Neddy Herbert Cohen Kenehiman and Dee Dawid. A separate fire at a downtown building damaged yards and led to an estimated loss of 75,000 to 100,000.
Merchants on the city’s business council seek two nominees for the upcoming party primary for the school board. With Clarence Wallace’s retirement a vacancy could leave the seven member board with no retail representative, prompting merchants to back two specific candidates.
Nearly four dozen candidates seek the Republican nomination for Hugh De Scott's post. Names such as MacNiler, Weeks, and Coleman's circle surface amid party strategy as a national committee meeting planned for August 4 aims to decide Scott's succession within a week.
Moscow charges Britain France and the United States with violating the Atlantic Charter by backing the North Atlantic Pact. The note accuses Italy and several others of forming a military alliance that threatens the Soviet Union and its allies, while Washington disputes the protest as unfounded.
Tel Aviv reports a Syrian Israeli armistice signed today, ending hostilities with all neighboring states. Syria agrees to evacuate twenty square miles of territory and a further twenty square miles will be demilitarized under UN supervision. The demilitarized zone includes a coastal strip near the Sea of Galilee and a triangle south of Take Hula.
President Truman considers appointing a new Justice to the Supreme Court following the death of Justice Frank Murphy. Discussions focus on potential picks from among senior figures and political allies, with timing uncertain during the summer recess.
The Washington Lunch is sold to Nick Pappas and James Karas of Erie by the Dallas estate. Transfer of liquor license and court approval are pending. The buyers, former Corry residents, plan active management upon clearance by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and related courts.
Eric Jary reports Martin quits the Erie mayoral bid citing death as the reason. The Democratic party confirmed his withdrawal after a party meeting in Martin's office, with streets director Michael Cannavino proposed as a placeholder. Mintley, a four term commissioner, remains a long time county official.
Washington reports a closed door conference among top officials on postwar atomic policy. The Blair House session considered whether Britain and Canada should share secrets via executive agreement or require Congressional action, with leaders stressing secrecy while weighing alliance relations and legislative safeguards.
The Stanford Hose Company announces its annual all day picnic at Sekerak's Grove on August 7. Breakfast begins with bacon and eggs, followed by toast beef ham dinners, ample corn, pickles and relishes. Over 200 volunteers help arrange activities including a relay game between older members and youths with a high scoring ending.
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