25 Jul 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1950
Page
1
Real estate notice references a 2 2071 call and treatment involving individuals named Jorry and Sulles with a transport code 10 4 tf. The fragment suggests a legal or administrative matter tied to property or inheritance but lacks full context.
Incomplete text fragment mentions a family and weights related to hens and poultry. It references a person named Joseph and mentions relatives and a household. Location hints include Ny and general terms like farm or sale context without clear dates or actions.
A brief note reports on overns and host identification in an AP system. The readable fragments mention a numbered identifier and host ID usage, but lack full context or dates. The item flags technical setup details and potential authentication concerns without naming organizations or individuals.
Washington reports pressure in Congress for immediate tax increases to fund defense costs in Korea. President Truman expected to ask for higher individual and corporate taxes, with plans to expand armed forces and direct emergency controls on business, industry, and consumer credit. The drive includes Taft and others. estimates cite over 10 billion dollars needed. Britain reportedly considers deploying a small ground force to UN missions in Korea.
Rep Vinson warned that a global war is a real possibility at any time, urging buildup of U S forces. He spoke to support a bill to extend enlistment for those now serving, as the House weighed lifting the draft freeze and approving additional military funding.
A fierce wind hail and electrical storm hit Titusville Pennsylvania causing widespread damage. Trees and branches blocked roads and fires from downed lines were quickly quenched. Over four days of outages knocked out 300 telephones and cut power to about 1400 homes. The Pennsylvania Railroad halted traffic to clear debris as Meadville reported heavy rain. WMGW radio faced lightning damage and will run temporarily on an AM band.
The Meyerink Mill Co introduces a bulk feed delivery system using a special three-section two ton capacity truck body mounted on a 1947 Ford. The new method saves farmers time and money by delivering bulk grain directly, with plans to add conveyors for loading. This appears to be the region’s first such bulk service.
Approximately 1,500 spectators watched Walt Kornikoski win the Summer Derby on a slick South Center Street course in 30.2 seconds. Dick Sorenson took second, with John Mountain and Clare Lanphere also high finishers. The event, run in five heats plus semi finals and a final, drew praise for organization though it did not meet all national derby standards.
The Post Office Department ruled that bank night theater ads and merchandise club promotions are lotteries and barred their publication from newspapers. The Journal disputes the ruling, arguing theaters offer full value and that laws need revision to allow non lottery ads and news. The department will enforce its rules while seeking clearer policy.
A rail line between Namur and Brussels was dynamited in two splices near Genval and Lessine in Walloon Belgium. Telephone lines were cut as part of the attack against King Leopold II’s return. The blast halted the line for hours on the eve of a parliamentary address.
Steve Nelson, head of the Western Pennsylvania Communist party, sought protection before a McKeesport round table at WMCK radio. He warned officials to uphold law and order over a proposed city ordinance requiring Communist registration, sending telegrams to high officials.
Waves of North Korean troops attacked Yongdong, driving US First Cavalry from their positions near Pusan. The fighting disrupted the Taejon-Pusan corridor as American tanks and infantry tried to regroup. Heavy airstrikes and shelling accompanied the ground action, with civilian evacuation patterns changing as North Korean columns pressed their advance toward the port city of Pusan. The battle marked a significant early engagement for US forces in the region, with reports of snipers and guerrilla activity ongoing around the Yonadone area.
The Coee Education Board approved spending 550 to hire a speech aide to supervise and assist in speech correction across several county systems. The plan covers 20 days of teacher time and aims to help children with speech and manipulation difficulties. Additional actions include appointing a new teacher at 3400 annual salary and extending the Summer Play Program through August with daily sessions and evening hours.
Harrisburg reporting on the Erie Crawford Dairy Growers Association appeal against a state milk control order. The commission rejected the challenge to February 16 retail price reductions on Erie market milk, with brief testimony noting sufficient evidence to justify the price decreases.
Emory Benson, 1. Gerry, . Do 3. iy In Warren county Jat today fac ing charger Of showing obscene pictures and writings to children of Warren. The local ini Was arrested there yesterday by Warren police follow ing ant investigation which they said entered the pret six weeks during Which they find received complaints from children and their parente 1m scattteresd sections of thet commu nity, as, Michael Evan said his morn ing that Berssam fits the description, given BY that of the complainants. He isa stated that a quantity o pictures and Iiteraure were discov ered in the war Nearer when Ben- Solsante was searchied at Tiolice headquarters Benson was arraigned before the Tracy Greenland and entered plea of Innocent following which he was placed in the Warren count jail to await a later court appenr tier, Sir Evan said it ms planned to CuMUNe questioning him today determine whether any additional obtainees WAT be filed.
Two youths, ages 13 and 15, will be cited in juvenile court in Warren County tomorrow for stealing two bicycles. They were apprehended in Corry Street at 2 45 this morning after giving a phony story. Police located the owners and returned the bikes before notifying the youths' parents.
London reports say Western allies push rapid defense outlines to deter a potential Communist attack on the West. Britain, France, Italy, Portugal, and others discuss a grand Atlantic defense plan including a western ring of divisions and coordinated rearmament across Europe.
Civilian defense coordinators begin preparations as 45 judges and 10 county school superintendents assume roles under Col. Lewis Acker state defense director guiding Pennsylvanias Civil Defense program across 44 of 67 counties.
A Beirut government bulletin charged that an Israeli Spitfire gunned a Lebanese transport plane over Lebanon, killing three passengers and wounding others. The report said the incoming plane carried 25 people, and a jet of Jordanian nationality among the dead was noted.
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