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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1950
Page
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The United States ramps up war material shipments to the Pacific and Asia as combat widens. American planes and ships engage around Korea while forces push toward Indochina and the Philippines. The next major move, observers say, rests with the Kremlin amid the Communist expansion.
President Truman told the American Legion officers at the Mayflower Hotel that he hopes his Korea decision will bring peace to the world. Officials said unity among allies and denial of appeasement were crucial as the United Nations backed the president’s course. Congress moved to strengthen mobilization and reserves while the Security Council endorsed the U. S. resolution after the Korea action.
A severe cold snap capped a string of frigid days as thermometers dropped to near 44 degrees, with many locations recording temperatures below freezing. Morning readings showed widespread frost and gardeners faced damage as plants strained under the extreme frost.
Senate crime investigators were told organized crime profits and smuggling, including contraband liquor and counterfeit activity, have surged. Testimony before the committee described limited agency resources, undercover networks, and the need for more manpower to tackle Undersecretary Foley’s outlined plans and government efforts to break up crime rings.
Philadelphia June 28. The Philadelphia Transportation Co and CTO Transport Workers Union sought an injunction in common pleas court to prevent a Saturday strike by 10 500 maintenance and operating employees. Separately six dissident union officials sued Andrew J Kaelin president of Local 284 TWU and others for alleged constitutional violations. Judges MacNeille and Sloane postponed action pending a joint conference as Gov Duzi urged arbitration.
Chasis Camp Jr aged 15 was placed on one year probation after pleading guilty to the shooting of El Harrison Keppel president of the Corry Nation Bank in Port to Plead guilty to the once mysterious shooting near the Camp farm. Sheriff Linder and Pro Kerley testified the investigation faced stalemate amid misstatements.
Aero Supply and Ajax Plants begin two week vacation periods starting July 3 with about 350 Aero Supply workers off from July 3 to 16 and Ajax Works closing the plant for the week July 3 while a small crew keeps essential tasks and cleaning moving. Ajax resumes partial operations July 10 to avoid unpaid days for newer staff.
At Lorain Ohio June 28 a one day strike by 900 plant railroad workers ended as National Tube Co officials weighed resuming operations. The United States Steel subsidiary had planned a Sunday casting for two weeks to grant vacations to its 12 000 workers. Plant Superintendent Robert Urquhard said reopening for the remaining days of the week was under consideration after a brief shutdown caused by a protest over presidential fact finding board recommendations. Union members returned to work yesterday afternoon.
The Japanese Safety Board stated the steamer William Lester did not send an SOS and no U S ship in the area reported trouble. Nor wegian ship Reinholt and Arty transport William Lester arrived with evacuees from South Korea. Navy officials said no evacuation ships were in distress and all evacuation sails were on schedule.
Secretary of Defense Johnson asserts the United States is stronger than ever in peacetime and emphasizes greater defense preparedness and funding next year. He urges improved joint procurement and training of reserve officers, hopes expanded Navy privileges to the Army and Air Force, and backs a national defense reserve facilities bill to address training gaps.
Washington June 28 Associated Press reports Senate Democratic Leader Luess voiced confidence that war is not looming as Congress backs President Truman’s armed support of South Korea against Communists. Most Republicans and nearly all Democrats back the anti-Communist defense line in the Far Pacific, extending the draft act for one year at calculated cost.
London reports Prime Minister Attlee announced Britain would place its naval forces in Japanese waters at the disposal of the United States to support American action in Korea. The House of Commons heard affirmations of unity across parties as Attlee stated Britain would contribute to the UN response and possibly supply warships for noncombatant duties.
Concord New Hampshire July 28 Dr Hermann Sander county physician was readmitted to practice by the state board of registration in medicine. The board suspended his license after he was acquitted of murder charges in the death of cancer patient Mrs Abbir Borenta. The prosecution claimed euthanasia. the defense argued the patient died before intervention. The board ruled the physician may resume practice effective immediately.
A tense Washington debate over excise tax reductions unfolds as lawmakers fear wartime funding needs. Democratic aides warn that cuts could increase military requirements, while Republicans deride the proposal as a hoax and a phantom tax cut.
Harrisburg reports a heated dispute between the State Police and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission over whether the current 70 mph speed limit on the turnpike is too fast for safety. Officials Clash over accident data and potential limits, while a commissioner notes possible reductions on certain sections.
Former ident Hebert reports Hoover stating the United States must unite in purpose and action over Korea. He warns that drawing the sword requires a single course for the people, insisting there is only one way out: to win through unity, avoiding blame or dwelling on past errors.
Twenty four city youths aged 10 to 16 applied to race midget cars in the Box Car Derby on July 23 down South Center Street hill. Applications were obtained from Thomas Chevrolet and must be returned to the Journal office by July 19. Co sponsored by the Journal and the automotive agency, the event aims to attract local spectators as heats determine the winner. Prizes include deluxe bicycles, baseball gear, and signed MLB memorabilia for top finishers, while participants are urged to prepare promptly.
An explosion at a fuel warehouse in Homs, Syria, killed sixty people and left about two hundred injured. The widely reported toll varies, with officials citing lower figures. The blast caused massive damage estimated at around $680,000 as a fire swept through the warehouse and firefighters perished in the blaze.
Secretary of State Acheson labeled the invasion of Korea a brutal attack on a free people and urged very sober thought as the United States weighs moving from cold to hot war. He praised broad support for UN force involvement and noted no Moscow response to a U.S. peace appeal. President Truman meanwhile signed a bill increasing price support funding by 2 billion dollars for several crops including cotton and corn.
Reports from Tokyo say South Korea’s capital Seoul reportedly fell to Communist forces as U S air and ground actions intensified. American pilots claimed heavy Russian tanks and planes were attacked while Suwon and Kimpo airfield near Seoul changed hands amid fierce fighting.
Johnstown city council orders its own census forms after preliminary figures show population dropped from about 66,000 in 1940 to 62,733 in 1950. Officials say residents not courted by the county tally will fill forms to challenge or confirm the count.
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