27 Jul 1950
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1950
Page
1
An OCR fragment lists various names, places, roles, and numbers with unclear context. It mentions several individuals and locations such as Harris, Taber, Ceri, and Savinis, plus numbers like 120 and 299t, but provides no coherent event or action to summarize.
A stag party ending in tragedy leaves Calvin Vern Hicks and Albert A. Bauer dead after a high speed collision on the Corry-Spring Creek road near Warren County. Hicks, 30, of Erie, and Bauer, 30, of Erie, were killed instantly when their Buick Roadmaster left the road, struck mail boxes, a utility pole, and a tree. Hicks was a half-brother of Robert Owens of Erie. Local authorities and the coroner coordinated the investigation. injuries to others were not reported. The incident occurred late last night as fog affected visibility during the drive home.
Local Selective Service board announced 28 draftees to report for pre induction physicals in Erie. The list emphasizes exemptions for World War II service and clarifies rules for those with recent service, with reporting dates August 5 and examinations to follow via the Pennsylvania Railroad. Names include Colvin Walker and James Gonsom among many from Corry Union City and nearby towns.
Washington July 27 The government will form a 12 man national policy committee from agriculture industry labor and the public to shape war mobilization policy. NSRB chairman W Stuart Symington said the advisory group is being organized with AFL President William Green STO President Philip Murray and Al Hayes leading labor representation. Seminaton said labor proposed the committee and nine other members are yet to be invited. Symington directs the mobilization drive with his staff including labor economist Bil Oliver and historian Everett Kassalow.
General Douglas MacArthur returned to Korea for a second front inspection. He voiced optimism for ultimate victory, warned of new heartaches, and discussed troop reinforcements with Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker. The visit followed a secret Tokyo departure and included talks with 8th Army leaders at the Far East headquarters.
Six men killed when a twin engine Air Force B-25 crashed in a thunderstorm near Oakley Kansas about 12 miles southeast of town. The crash occurred during flight from Seat Piet Belleville Tit to Lowry Field Denver. Some crewmen reportedly attempted parachutes. three others had straps on their bodies.
Washington dispatch outlines sharp split in Congress over all-out mobilization for the U S home front amid Korea fears. Baruch urges broader economic mobilization with rationing and price controls, while Taft warns of heavy taxes and potential permanent controls. Senate clears bill ending wartime draft and enlistment limits as House action continues.
Harrisburg July 27. The legislature will decide how and where Pennsylvania loses one of its four congressional seats after the 1950 census. Gerrymandering, to favor the dominant party, is a central issue as Republicans hold Senate and Democrats seek House control. If no redistricting deal is reached, all representatives may be elected statewide. Pennsylvania’s 1950 population of 10,495,985 yields a 336,000 per seat ratio versus 200,000 in 1940.
A Bogus report claims a sudden hiring surge at Corry area plants amid wartime demand. Workers at the Ideal office of the Pennsylvania Employment Service note rising numbers at Raymund plant, driven by increased orders in defense production. Monthly hires ranged from 13 to 40, with 20 added so far this month, reflecting wartime labor needs and ongoing unemployment near five percent.
Washington reporters say Senate crime investigators will watch for wartime black market activity by racketeers amid Korean war shortages. The Senate committee notes racket money fueled past black market operations and warns hoarding could prompt renewed illegal trading in scarce goods.
Maintenance forces of the State Highway Department will begin resurfacing West Pleasant Street between Speimg and Unie a Streets next Monday. The project, expected to take two days, will close the roadway nearest the farm Lhore and detain motorists on West Chtier Street. The work uses surfacing material from Brie and marks the first summer concrete resurfacing in Concord Township, involving about one-half mile of Route 25084 south of Belts in the Hemilelschionthouise area.
A Canadian machine shop owner Henry Miller, 47, of Haliburton Ontario, died after a Warren, Ohio plane crash last night. Marshal Matis, a Warren ground school instructor and veteran, was seriously injured. Ed D Lowery said Mathis piloted the ship and remembered the engine failing. Miller, visiting Mathis, is survived by wife and three children.
Dilworth, Philadelphia city treasurer, takes a three month paid leave from July 31 to November to campaign as the Democratic nominee for governor. His salary during the period is about 33750. He plans to meet party leaders in Harrisburg and travel to Clintown and Lycoming counties for the barnstorming tour until election day.
Associated Press reports a transport plane with 25 aboard went down near Tokyo. War correspondents filed desultory notes as the aircraft, a regular line for Kyushu Hamat Airport, failed to reach its destination. Investigators examined the wreckage and questioned survivors and officials about the incident.
Washington reports Britain and other UN members will send ground forces to Korea within weeks. The United States seeks rapid, combat-ready troops as the war nears a critical phase. Reinforcements, including Army divisions, are en route, but officials warn more manpower is essential to shore up defenses and sustain operations against Red forces. Continued coverage notes continued UN cooperation and upcoming page four details.
The Labor Department bureau reported May steel output at 200,000 tons with 608,500 workers employed in steel works and rolling mills, the highest in 12 months. It cited an upturn in general business conditions and renewed demand for durable goods.
North Korean troops massed by night near Yongdong as U S forces and South Korean units repelled advances. General MacArthur returned to the front as air power hammered communist concentrations. Allied artillery and jets fought to halt a major Korean War assault, with tanks knocked out and seven miles gained by enemy lines near Hamchang before dawn.
President Truman again urged delaying any peace discussions citing ongoing developments. He told reporters he has no new comment on peace prospects and suggested waiting for a few more developments. He also indicated a possible future departure from Washington but said he will stay on the job.
Washington July 27 Internal dissension within the Republican National Committee surfaced as Arthur Summerfield of Michigan resigned the party’s strategy committee chairmanship. In a letter to national members he accused National Chairman City Gabrielson of undermining the committee and hindering its work.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.