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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1949
Page
1
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An Associated Press survey shows 6945 poliomyelitis cases through July 7 with 937 deaths, far above 1944 figures for the same date and signaling a hot weather driven surge. Texas leads with 1128 cases followed by California 708 and Arkansas 488 amid widespread regional spread.
July 28 reports warn that World of Pall fashion shows by Poriy's producers face a walkout by 14 000 seamstresses, threatening next week's schedule. Designers claim ready Austin models and Meg's show will proceed, while some dressmakers may cancel due to the potential stoppage.
Residents endured extreme heat with a record high for the year and a low of 72 degrees. Officials noted humidity eased slightly as a heat wave continued into midweek.
July discussion in Washington yields congressional support for presidential plan to maintain the status quo on sharing atomic secrets with Britain and Canada. Senate leaders state the United States must not divulge information at a higher level than current norms while exploratory talks continue with Britain and Canada.
Two area residents were treated at Ue Corry Hospital yesterday for injuries from home mishaps. Henry Boardman of North Olympia, Wis, suffered a strained right shoulder when a garage roof collapsed. Grace Baker of Corry RD 1 was treated after being caught in a pulley while helping with lifting, then allowed to go home after treatment.
Five officers lead 87 enlisted men of Company A to Indiantown Gap for a two week training camp starting Saturday at 10 am. The 8th division moves into the Gap Friday as about 33 000 guardsmen join a large field exercise emphasizing individual weapons skill. The biggest Keystone Division camp ever born from 110 outfits will crowd the Erie to Driftwood route with trains carrying companies and batteries for Corry and DuBois pickups. Thirteen new guardsmen join this month: Laverne Fileh Blair Hujec Harry B Kerr Russell Merritt Jr Ralph Ri Blakeslee John F Bielsk Harold Chase James L Grant Raymond L Kerr Roger S Marsh James A Merkle Melvin Vanderfoo f Derald Wiggers.
The Senate groped for a path to vote on a foreign aid bill as procedural clashes delayed action. Key clashes over earmarking funds and rule compliance sent the measure back to the Appropriations Committee with speculation on reconvening an extraordinary session.
President Murray of the CIO Steel Workers demands a 40 cent hourly raise package, a 12 1/2 cent fourth round, and pension and social insurance increases as the Tet findings board examines the steel wage dispute. He accuses industry of concealing profits while noting the current average wage sits at 1.65 per hour.
Dennison Dyble, a resigned Cincinnati bank official, sits under heavy guard in New York on suspicion in a $50 million numbers racket. He reportedly admitted manipulating daily clearing figures of the Cincinnati Clearing House to boost payoffs. 17 people have been arrested in New York, New Jersey, and Cincinnati as the probe widens.
An anonymous call warned of four bombs set to explode at 11 40 today at the International Telephone and Telegraph Building in Manhattan. Police and emergency crews evacuated 87 Broad Street and conducted a thorough 45 minute search with no bombs found.
Spartansburg firemen battled a blaze that damaged a barn near Spartansburg with an estimated loss of $1500. Firefighters arrived as flames consumed much of the structure and delayed by initial reports, the cause remained under investigation. The Hay was stored in the barn and reportedly ignited during a late night incident.
Harrisburg July 24 Special order patrols were set up today by the State Liquor Control Board to shut off illegal entry of liquor into Pennsylvania. The board said efforts focus on routes and bridges used to import liquor. Chairman Meyerick Grider noted the penalties include loss of vehicle and seized liquor while the burden of proof rests on the possessor.
Harrisburg July 28 The Pennsylvania Republican party pledged support to its Younger element forming the Pennsylvania Federation of Young Republican Clubs The state chairman M Harvey Taylor said plans aim at expanding the group across the Commonwealth and making party machinery available to young members. An unspecified financial aid was promised to assist the federation.
Washington reports Secretary of Commerce Sawyer proposes concentrating federal spending in Maine to curb unemployment. He expects conditions to improve if the policy is adopted.
The CIO and other unions plan to sign non Communist affidavits to access the National Labor Relations Board. Philip Murray of CIO actions gain leverage as John Lewis remains a holdout in the mine sector amid wage and pension bargaining disputes. Willy uneasy mood surrounds steel and mining industries over pension talks and anti Communist commitments.
Federal authorities seized more than 1 000 crates of Pennsylvania grown bilberries in Buffalo New York alleging infestation with worms or larvae. The berries were wild picked in Wilkes Barre and Scranton and labeled to grade and shipped from seven sources to three local wholesalers. Court actions pending.
Pittsburgh July 28 A string of fatal accidents in western Pennsylvania over a 24 hour period claimed ten lives. Victims include Vernon Bunny Somers 9 of Cleveland who died crossing Route 11, Stuart Alexander 7 of Avaling struck while crossing a street, Delmas Harmen 40 of Nanly Glo Cambria county run over, and others named locally in Somerset Rockwood Du Bois Sharon and nearby areas.
Erie police said thieves broke into Joe's Polar Bar on West John Street by forcing a rear window and back door. They removed a small safe containing 407 cash two 2500 U S postal notes two Erie Hospital bonds rare papers and an 82 caliber pistol. bar closed about 10 and opened for business the next morning.
Robert Thatcher a Beaver Falls police officer charged with murder in the death of Sebason Medaglia a restaurant operator at a Beaver Falls location was released on a $100 bond. Judge Morgan H Such said there was no evidence of a coastal offense and the murder charge followed Medaglia’s fatal fracture during an arrest on a prior charge.
Secretary of State Acheson told Congress the United States should begin promptly to aid Western Europe with an $81.95 billion arms program to deter Soviet aggression. He warned that military threats could undermine recovery and stability and pressed for a unified Western defense to deter any attack on NATO nations.
Waynesburg residents prepare for a rain soaked day as markets and activities hinge on showers. Citizens consider delays and adjust plans, while officials reference past conditions and local anecdotes about rain impact on daily life.
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