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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment lists items including tools, electrical parts, cleaning supplies, hardware and household goods. Mentions like bench saw, electric items, patches, tires, stove parts, and a few names appear scattered with uncertain context.
A severe storm swept western Pennsylvania causing extensive damage in Crawford County. Hailstones shattering windows, two injuries, and widespread power outages affected Meadville Cambridge Springs and nearby towns. Insurance covered barn losses near Cambridge Springs estimated at 20,000, with total window damage in Meadville around 5,000 to 6,000 dollars. Power lines and trees disrupted REA service for hours. Continuous reports describe the storm’s rapid onset and varying intensity across the region.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a draft issue, presidential powers, and congressional actions. It mentions the National Guard or federal authority and restrictions on voter manpower during a tense debate. The piece references senators and a reporter, with unclear dates amid disrupted wording.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that municipalities cannot compel a school district to collect a local tax under the Brunner act. The decision, penned by Justice Horace Stern, holds that while local authorities may levy certain taxes, they lack authority to bind Commonwealth agencies to collect taxes for others. The Wilkinsburg School District appeal challenged a one cent tax on sports event admissions. The court also issued other rulings on road contracts, pension eligibility for a blind man, and a murder conviction involving a former heavyweight boxer.
Pittsburgh June 27 Two men already serving long terms for robbery began life terms for the fatal hold up of jeweler Isiah Lipman Harold J Hest and Frank Bregert residents of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to killing the 62 year old jeweler during a holdup He was resisting the robbery Hest was serving four to eight years in Western Penitentiary for a supermarket hold up and awaiting another armed robbery sentence Sloggers is in the same prison serving 50 to 100 years on similar charges
A Mead Park day long celebration for July 4 is planned with civic groups coordinating refreshments and entertainment. Co chairs Russell Miso and Ray Sen stead announce the effort aims to raise funds for Mead Park and host a city wide event. A prize drawing starting at 5 p.m. includes an electric refrigerator and stove among nearly 50 gifts donated by city merchants, tickets handled by Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and Rotary starting soon.
Gerald Knight of Snyder Borough sustained possible injuries when a truck driven by Knight skidded on a bridge approach near Columbus Creek. Knight swerved to avoid a Pontiac, the truck left the road, crossed the span, and returned. Officials said the bridge is safe and open.
Vice President Alben W. Barkley announced in Camden New Jersey that America must double its passenger ship fleet to ensure troop ships for emergencies. He spoke during the launch of the U S President Jackson a luxury liner built for the American President Line noting the wartime shortage of passenger vessels and the postwar need for more ships. Barkley’s wife christened the vessel at the New York Shipbuilding Company yard.
Treasury pool tickets resumed sale after weeks of irregular activity in the city. Local reports indicate Empire syndicate involvement and mayor J Pred Hickiluy's order influenced the reopening. The largest operator reportedly overshipped and renewed ticket sales, leaving the impact on writers and agents unclear.
Washington report on a Republican plan to split the tax bill into two separate measures. One targets revenue from fur coats and other items, the other raises taxes on big corporations to offset excise cuts. GOP leaders rally amid Democratic opposition as they seek Senate passage before the Fourth of July weekend.
Philadelphia Democrat Richardson Dilworth launches a public challenge to Gov. James H. Duff urging open debates on major issues. He accuses Duff of deception and fakery and says he has invited Republican challenger John Fine to debate. Dilworth notes Fine has not answered his prior letters.
News from Tokyo and Seoul reports indicate American manned bombers may raid towns south of the 38th parallel tonight while MacArthur's headquarters deny prior knowledge. Rumors say Rhee and officials may be in Seoul or southward as evacuation and security measures continue amid uncertain timing.
Perth occupants of an Australian plane perished last night when Skymaster of National Airways crashed 50 miles from Perth. Twenty eight people including two infants died in Australia West 24 hours after the disaster. Survivor Edgar W Forward, 67, was found burned after the crash. The wreckage burned three hours after the plunge.
In Pittsburgh on June 27, strikes intensified as workers with AFL and Teamsters support smashed windows at Amis Busy store on Pant and at Dave Seber Super Market on Broad Street. Milk dealers warn of extended walkouts, with no bargaining sessions planned unless pay and hours offer retroactive relief.
A 1-year-old Negro mother, Alberta Allen of White Castle, La., gave birth to quintuplets at Charley Hospital between 7:14 AM and 8:00 AM, five babies born in about ten minute intervals. Three boys and two girls weighed from 6 to 6 1/2 pounds each, all premature. one boy died shortly after birth. Survivors were placed in incubators. father not listed in hospital records.
A collision occurred in upper New York Bay between the Aisne asset and the Excalibur, outbound from New York. The Excalibur began to beach as police and six tugboats responded. the Columbia was inbound. The Excalibur had sailed from Jersey City with 114 passengers for a Mediterranean cruise.
The American Medical Association considers lifting its advertising ban with a plan to spend about 3,000 dollars in a campaign to promote voluntary health insurance and combat socialized medicine. A ten-million dollar initiative would fund newspaper and radio ads, with 9 dollars per member to doctors for publicity. AMA leaders say the move aims to influence Congress while noting broad public skepticism toward socialized medicine.
President Truman will open the Second Nations Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America on Friday with an official address. Secret service, state police, and scout leaders impose tight security to prevent disruption by Communists or sympathizers at the largest youth gathering in the western hemisphere.
Evening Star reports the State Department loyalty board cleared diplomat John S. Service as loyal and a good security risk. Officials declined to comment. neither Service nor his attorney were available. Senate investigators seek clarity on an FBI noted 1845 talk involving Service and Asia editor Bilis.
Exalted Ruler Richard Barhosger and Mrs Bach, along with other Elk members, will travel to Miami Florida next week to attend the Grand Lodge convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. A. E. Boog, president of the Northwest district, will be the only other delegate from Corry. The gathering is expected to draw about thirty thousand Elks and their wives from all states and territories. General George C Kenney of the U S Air Force will address the convention.
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