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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Gould 113 and address bits with uncertain numbers. Reads unclear notes about rooms and builders. No coherent event or names to confirm a news item or outcome.
Eisenhower signals opposition to federal school aid, siding with states on taxation limits and local control. The statement aligns him with Wherry and Martin, pitting him against Truman allies and ADA supporters over the education measure in Congress.
Miss Suliey Pitch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Fitch, has been selected by a committee of high school teachers to attend Keystone Girls Camp at Scotland, Miss. The camp runs from July 10 to 16 and is sponsored annually by the Legion auxiliary in Pennsylvania.
The city advertises for bids to purchase and install a gas fired heating boiler to supply the structure and No 2 fire station. The bid opening is scheduled after a council meeting in July.
The region endured a severe heat spell with temperatures around 90 degrees and a 60s night. A brief 2 am shower cooled conditions to 66, dropping drought severity as farmers welcomed 0.68 inches of rain and anticipated more showers. A thunderstorm triggered fire alarms but caused no damage.
In Washington on June 1 the defense for Judith Coplon failed to win a directed verdict of acquittal on espionage charges. Judge L Reeves indicated the motion would be denied as prosecutors prepared for further cross examination and potential witness testimony, including noted figures and officials.
A 61 year old theater building in BHINGETON New Jersey was destroyed by fire threatening downtown. Fire from a short circuit at a Bell Telephone exchange damaged the area as flames swept the Criterion Theater building. The three story structure housed other businesses next door including One Farmers and Merchants National Bank. Estimates put damage around 840,000 with walls of the theater remaining and the bank smoke damaged. The Atlantic Theatres of Philadelphia had operated the theater, owned by David Boredst of Philadelphia.
The Board of Education approved supplemental contracts for Cory public schools athletics staff and four grade school principals. Contracts for supplies and renovations were awarded, including coal purchases, interior painting rebids, and water proofing work at Hafey building. Rehiring of Dr J Gily Butters as school physician and Dr Howard Duffield as dental examiner followed, with census duties assigned to senior and junior high principals. A bid to sell the Fourth Ward house was re advertised after no bids initially. A special meeting is planned for June 40 to finalize 1948 49 business.
Western Berlin railway workers voted six to one to press on with their 24 day strike despite Soviet threats of reprisals. A three-fourths majority was not required, but 12,628 supported continuation while 2,085 opposed. The compromised plan had sought U S backed approval from Britain France and Russia.
Officials predict a record turnout for the Legion Rally on June 1 with a diverse participation list including Mayville High School band the Falconer drill team and legion delegations from Sugar Grove and Jamestown. A $10 hour prize for ex service members who register at key venues is planned alongside a Saturday dinner at the Hotel Corry with Commander Lawrence C. Trainer as speaker.
New officers were elected by She Elmers Garrier Post American Legion with 80 members present on North Center street. Robert Smitly is commander and Lyle Haughtling is first vice commander followed by Keith Orn second vice commander Dale Waterhouse adjutant William Redmond finance officer John Haughting sergeant at arms Wallace Young chaplain G Paul Orn Henry Wheeler judge advocate Loyd Stowe Ivan Smith and Justin Butters on the executive committee. Delegates to the state convention in Pittsburgh are Lloyd Stowe Henry Wheeler and Victor Orn with alternates Paul Ort Dale Waterhouse and Mark Anderson. Justin Butters Henry Wheeler Lyle Houghton Toye Stowe Robert Smith and Richard Orn named to the county committee with Wallace Young also named to represent the post at Carry Hospital meeting tomorrow night.
On June 14 authorities investigated a theft of 12 to 16 lead bars from Princeton University. Nine bars allegedly contained radioactive cobalt, and the theft followed a weekend burglary of three valuable paintings worth $11,800 from the art museum, including original Rembrandt and Degas etchings and drawings.
Washington June 24 Senator Mijeo of Oregon backs scrapping injunctions used to block strikes in machinery labor disputes. He plans Senate approval of a Taft Hartley style amendment to curb injunctive power. Humprey signals continued push. Wherry comments flag party split on labor bill amid Wheat Agreement matters.
Western Union introduces a push button switching center in Philadelphia to route Corry to San Francisco telegrams directly, eliminating manual re transmissions and speeding delivery. The system processes messages at origin and directs them to destinations automatically. Treasury report notes June 1 net receipts and expenditures.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Hickenlooper the Republican from Tuway vows to scrutinize Atomic Energy Commission spending on a plutonium project at a secret installation near Munford Washington. The cost for the Huntord project is placed at 24 950 000 with earlier estimates at 285 000. House Senate committee chair Mentallay begins hearings as critics push for more transparency and potential shifts in funding.
Paris date June 14 The Iron ministers council nears a conclusive decision on east west trade in Germany and an Austria independence treaty. Western experts report limited agreement on broader points and full disagreement on key issues as talks continue toward a comprehensive economic pact. The ministers aim to finish the two core items by Thursday night and reconvene in New York in September.
Elk Veers Lip was invited to the July 4 park event where a recreation program includes horseshoe pitch for ages 4 and up, bicycle slow race, rope skipping for girls 9 12, distance football for 16 18, softball pitching for 16 and over, and more. Prizes will be awarded. equipment provided except for ball casting and golf putting, which contestants must supply.
A violent wind and rain storm swept Dallas causing extensive damage across the city. At least five deaths were reported along with numerous injuries and widespread structural wreckage. Cars and trains were derailed, power and communication lines were knocked out, and many residents were left without shelter as emergency crews responded.
Amid a packed gallery, the son of the late president took the oath as a member of the House, representing New York's 20th district. He succeeds Sol Bloom and is backed by Tammany Hall in the general election.
The appellate court ruled in favor of the appellant granting permission to add to a dairy bar and drug store on Fast Columbus avenue. Board president B Hawkins said no objections were raised by nearby property owners and the improvement will not alter the current condition. FIRE THREATENS SCHOOL IN KULPMONT Pennsylvania smoke and underground fire risk at Roosevelt High School building prompts officials to assess a possible collapse.
All branches of industry are included. Northern Western and hard coal operators plan a meeting to discuss a new contract. No hints of demands were given.
Picket actions pressure coal operators led by John J. Lewis as he seeks a new work contract. The Associated Press reports widespread disruption across northern and western coal pits with talks expected to continue.
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