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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1949

Page

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China Faces Fight Over Recognition

Twenty-one senators organized opposition to any United States move to recognize the Communist regime in China. They sent a letter to President Truman expressing concern that recognition may be under consideration and urged backing a free, independent non Communists China. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee reportedly discussed the issue of possible recognition.

China Washington An Jate Truman Senate Foreign’ Relations Committee Ching

Next Reports At Meeting On Tuesday Evening

Corry Memorial Hospital campaign reported 57 911 after two days of fundraising toward 250 000. Seventy five volunteers at a Hotel Corry dinner generated the early total while plant workers and city clubs provided major sums. organizers expect more detailed figures after a fourth day.

Corry Memorial Hospital Hotel Corry Kekef Gampaign Trate Soci Roger Brown

Bus Wreck Near Girard Injures No One

A Greyhound bus carrying 32 passengers skidded on a rain slick hill and overturned on Route 20 near Bike Creek just west of Girard. Patrolman Paul Cook and another vehicle left the highway, snapping two utility poles. all passengers were examined by a Girard physician and continued their journey with only minor bruises and abrasions reported.

Miro Girard Greyhound Bus Route 20 Bike Creek Girards Wight Paul Cook Vebblé Cleveland To l Pasengers

Bulletin flash flood hits Pachuca killing and injuring many

A flash flood swept through Pachuca Mexico last night killing at least 40 persons and injuring 200. The American mining personnel report no Americans among the dead or injured. The Red Cross notes the town suffered extensive damage. In Greece King Paul asked Constantin Saldaris to form a new cabinet after Premier Sofoulis died yesterday.

Pachuca Mexic Rei Cross Patricio Esephme Garcia U.S Athens Greece Paul Constantin Saldaris Sabinet Themolosides Sopholilis Saldariis Phoulis

Chicago police nab swindler in luggage shop sting

International confidence man Sigmund Pnygel, 60 years conning widows, was trapped in a Michigan Avenue shop by police. Mrs Genevieve Parro, 56, aided by courtship, lured Engel to a pre wedding dinner and set up the arrest with officers posing as clerks and customers. Police say Engel has a long criminal record across cities and countries. A separate item notes Beula Overell, 20, an heiress acquitted of murder, plans to marry Los Angeles officer Robert Cannon.

Associated Press Chicago Sigmund Z. Pnygel Yeuterday Michigan Avenue Genevieve Parro Enger Parro Romeo Paull Marshall Evanston Matkan Hagen Engel Par Heel Enel Ailion Patra Charles ‘T. Wilt An Hagen Seulam Overell Los Angeles Dline Beula Overell Robert Cannon

City to open bids on $74,000 storm sewer bond

City council will convene in a special session next Monday to open bids from bonding companies for a $74,000 storm relief sewer bond issue. Walter Scott said financial statements have been sent to 20 bonding firms and bids remain uncertain until Monday. Interest rate is expected around two and one quarter percent with repayment over four years funded by a one mill tax increase. Funds will finance the sewer line on West Smith Street where most excavation work has been done by Donovan Brothers.

City Counel Hse Gily Walter Scott Regent West Smith Street Donovan Brothers Ecmeem

Plant employes start vacations in July across three plants

Nearly 90 workers from Ajax Tron Works wid, Aero Supply Mig Co, and Corry James Lown Mig Corp begin annual July vacations. Most are off from work July to 1, with maintenance staff and a skeleton crew remaining. First plant resumes July 1, others return July 18 and August 1. Restrictions include limited office presence and emergency orders handled by a skeleton crew.

Ajax Tron Aero Supply Mig. Co Corry-James Lown Mig, Corp Atl

Market margins and crash era risks in historic notes

The article recalls past market margins and control, noting that pre-1920 stock brokers operated on low margins and many held stocks on credit. It argues that during crashes, forced selling intensified as investors sought to protect wealth, contrasting with modern margins that have grown stricter, though the piece warns of continued volatility and market fragility.

Coal contract talks near crucial stage in mining region

Associated Press reports Pittsburgh June 25 miners begin annual 10 day wagylow as contract talks with United Mine Workers approach a critical point. UMW seeks shorter work day higher wages pension funds and union shop clause removal while Southern Coal Producers push to eliminate the union shop. Negotiations resume Monday with Bluefield West Virginia and White Sulphur Springs teams to meet, with U.S. Steel pits under watch for possible impact.

Associated Press Pittsburgh United Mine Ume Hgbin UMW Jens James Boyd U.S. Bureau of Mines John L. Lewis Lewis Southern Coal Prodiwers Association Thulso Southern Coal Bluefield W. Va Able Lov Mouthern White Sulphur Springs U.S. Steel Corp

Young Republicans to elect new chairman in bid

Salt Lake City dispatch reports Indiana's Philip Willie leading a dark horse bid among a field that includes California's Laughlin E. Waters and Willkie, a 29 year old Indiana official, for the Young Republican National Federation chair. GOP National Chairman Hugh D. Scott says President Truman has mortgaged their future as delegates consider a new head.

Oy Asoyusauell Salt Lake City Torfay Inifiana Philip Willie GOP Hugh D. Scott Truman Young Republican National Federation California Laughlin E. Waters Waters Willkie Wendell L. Wiltkie Indiana Telekrand

Panther sighting near Corry sparks panther talk

Local reports describe an unidentified animal near a chicken coop north of Corry. A resident recalls a large cat-like creature that fled when approached, extending confusion about whether a panther or other animal is present in the area.

Allera Jorry Surry Cook

World Aid Program Ends Air Mail Service In City

The city will drop its air mail service next Thursday, ending a route in place since 1989. All American Airways operates four weekly flights to Jamestown and Pittsburgh, with about 100 to 180 pieces of mail per trip. Passenger service is planned for July 25 but Corry will not be a stop due to airport constraints, forcing riders to travel to Jamestown or Franklin for flights.

Mick Dale Pittsburgh Chiydand Buffalo Taos Corry Witte Air Mall Ameritin Airways Jamestown Ant Jamestown Franklin

Corry Driver Cited In Wreck In Corry Substation Area

Edward Lalas, 84, of 1050 Weal Wayne Street, cited by state police after a two car collision three miles west of Ahion City. Silas traveling east and Robert Johnson, 4, of Erle, westbound, collided as they passed. No injuries reported. both vehicles damaged.

Edward Lalas Wayne Stines Te Corry Ahion City Silas Robert Johnson Erle Nash Coune Jataes

Chamber of Commerce Car Gift Draws Crowd at Mead Park

A large sale of C of C car tickets raised nearly 8200 for the Mead Park charity event. The new vehicle, placed on a North Center street truck near Washington, drew about 400 attendees as Westernaires played over WJOC. West Washington Street traffic was blocked 9 to 9:30 for dancing amid crowd energy. similar plans aim to save the car and mount another musical act at the same location during the holiday season.

Ercegeine Memory DE Veremee Lickel Sae Chamber of Commerce Mead Park Center Street Washington Street Westernaires Radio Artis WJOC West Hie Ajax Nickly Hex Helday Miata

Penny Changes Train Times Through Corry

New department tins for trains through Bory, a tyke effect this align helps standardize times. The timetable lists departures for Corry with standard times 6:25 a.m., 7:17 a.m., and 15 minutes past the hour, reflecting community acceptance of Daylight Saving Time adjustments.

Corry Bory Communitien A Pollowine

Belgium Faces King Return Question in Election

Belgium voters head to general elections as debates swirl over whether exiled King Leopold should return. Major parties diverge on the monarchy issue with a possible referendum if an absolute majority is achieved. Royal question traces to wartime actions and regency under Charles.

Associated Press Brussels Belgium Ting Leo Dhrane Representa Chamber of Deputies Senate Fie Nis Lowel Christian Leo Bold Fib Senate Chamber Auguste de Lehryver Belpluhl Social Christians Candidatva

Jobless Benefits Rise After July 1 Change

The Bureau of Employment and Inemployment Compensation announced a rise in unemployment benefits effective July 1. The increase applies to workers who filed within the last year and will keep the old rate for those already approved before the change. New claimants after July 1 may see higher payments, while those who did not file previously can benefit by applying now.

Bureau of Employment and Buro

Republicans Split On Housing Plan Amid Vote Near

Washington June 2 A three way split among Republicans bolstered Democratic predictions of a House victory on the housing bill next week. Some Republicans opposed the administration plan while others urged amended provisions including a large government program to build 350000 privately owned homes. Final floor action likely Wednesday after Monday start on amendments. In the same issue, Mrs Anna Fenner of Kennedy was injured when a car rolled over on Route B near Corry. her husband William escaped. Marilyn Wallace drove the Chrysler involved in the crash.

Aasnoutiy Press Washington Republic Messave Pri Wately Forces Aire Tomn Anolfier Adompro Cléarague Grd Jx Uwrill Wawr Anna Fenner Kennedy William Corryide Fanner Chrysler Clarence Wallace Marilyn Pensier

Pennsylvania to elect 31 judges this fall

Harrisburg reports that 1 Superior Court judge and 30 county court seats are up for election in Pennsylvania this year. Nomination petitions open today with closing date July 25. Voters will also see a beer or liquor local option referendum, requiring 25 percent of last vote as signatures for petitions.

Associated Press Harrisburg Superior Court Pennsylvania Dominionweallts William B. Hist Erie Bele County Elmet Evans

Last three escaped convicts captured near Salem

MOUNDSVILLE W VII. June 28 the last three escaped convicts from a prison camp bus near Clarksburg Wednesday were captured near Salem early today. They were Herbert Hurley 20 of Logan equity John Henry Reppert 20 of Upstair eauti ty and Herbert Marless 0 from Kanawha all serving sentences of one to 15 years. Harrison County Sheriff Fitahuen Reynolds said the convicts were found at dawn hiding in the hills between Salem and West Union. Deputy Warden A E Winter said an erroneous report had identified Vernon Young 0 of Minga county as one of the eight who escaped, Young never left the penitentiary.

Associated Press Moundsville Eleho Fitahuen Reynolds Clarksburg Salem West Union A. E Winter T the Penitentiiary Vernon Young Minga County Winter

Bold program sent lawmakers by president

The president pushes a bold program to build up backward countries and asks Congress for support. Leaders show caution about predicting success this session as debates unfold.

Congress

Truman requests foreign aid program to stimulate capital flow

Washington June 25 Congress weighs President Truman’s plan for a new foreign aid program to boost American capital abroad. The proposal seeks a 45 million dollar fund to finance engineering and assistance and would back private investments against foreign political risk. Truman envisions UN cooperation and aims to lift living standards in backward economies to spur European recovery. Debate centers on timing, with House leaders signaling potential support but committee hurdles and broader foreign policy strains.

Associated Progy Washington Congress Truman Ie Yaeld American Engineering Lew Amopitain Africa Near Far East Centraband Sun Rayburn United Nations Henry Sirgss Iso Benale

Exposure of Gambling Within CIO UAW Sparks Disclosure

The New York Times reports charges of widespread gambling and racketeering inside a Paterson New Jersey local of the CIO United Automobile Workers. The committee report, suppressed by the international board, was acknowledged by a Detroit spokesman for Walter Reuther. The paper says details may surface at the upcoming convention.

CIO Uaw Associated Treet New York New York Times Paterson W_ 1 CIO United Automobile Workers Union International Execuive Board the Times Detroit Eni DAW Walter B. Reuther International Union Times Paterson Lasal Ox Reuther Gaws Mtnwimrew

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