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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
1
The readable fragments reference a civic notice or schedule with dates 28 29 and a 1940 timestamp. Mentions city clerk Tshirt Ay 6th and a municipal relay office. The text is garbled but implies a local public posting or benefit event and references a school and city actions.
Taft predicts passage of the remaining Taft Hartley plan components as Senate action on the anti strike injunctions and labor bill moves forward. CIO leaders warn a veto could be needed if Taft ideas gain House approval and president rejects the bill.
Paris June 29 Britain faces a showdown with Marshall Plan nations on how trade should be conducted in Europe. The seven member consultative committee for the EEC will meet this month to seek a multilateral agreement, with stakes seen as national prestige and economic stability. W Averell Harriman sits as observer for the United States as Britain debates bilateral versus multilateral trade.
The White House asserted Baruch was badly informed about the administration's wartime security plan. An unnamed presidential aide told reporters Baruch will have comments after he reviews the press briefing at 2 14 EST and disputed his claim of a needless gamble.
Associated Press reports 35 dead and 1 000 homes destroyed around Kagoshima City in northeastern Kyushu. The Kototsu River rose and floods blocked roads while a typhoon caused widespread damage and casualties.
John L. Lewis presses a three day work week plan to keep miners on the job while negotiations for a new pact continue. Northern and western operators rejected the plan citing anti trust concerns as talks resume with U S Steel and Southern Eraump groups remain in flux.
Corry library opens summer hours with evening service at 8 p.m. tomorrow and longer closures through August. A midweek exception this week keeps hours from 2 to 5 p.m., with borrowers urged to plan accordingly.
June 29 report says APL truck drivers halted work at lumber firms in Pittsburg district threatening broader shipyard and industrial action. Union leaders say the action aligns with the industry's now famous policy.
Malcolm Kysdr of Corry R D 1 is listed in poor condition at Corry Hospital after his motorcycle overturned in front of his home on Concord Ridge Road four miles from the city. Police say he likely failed to negotiate a right angle turn at a junction. motorcycle damage is estimated at 160 dollars.
Claude Dougherty 24 of Corry, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Dougherty, is a patient at Hampl Hospital Erie. An X ray by Dr C W Fortune finds a second fracture in two years likely caused by a slight twist while walking. He previously broke his back in fall 1947 at Erie works. He wore a body cast three months that fall and has received regular treatment since. He will be discharged late this week after being placed in a walking cast with no known connection between the two breaks.
Nationalist planes bombed Shanghai causing crowds to flee as authorities cordoned off blocks. Two Liberator aircraft targeted rail stations along Markham Road, with ambulances ferrying the injured after a 90 minute attack, AP correspondent Seymour Topping reported widespread damage.
The Ne oily campaign for 250000 for Creethie Memorial Hospital struggles as donations reach 91999 with two days left. Over 100 volunteers reported 3337 in edinet pledges and workers from plants led the contributions while doctors and residential areas fell short of quotas.
Washington reports U S income for the 12 month period ending tomorrow is forecast to miss the January administration target by about 39 million dollars. Personal income tax cuts in 1948 and a weak economy drive the decline while withholding may fall around five percent. Excise and sales taxes stay slightly above 1948 though overall revenue remains under budget.
Washington reports on June 28 as Rep Hans led a broad assault on President Truman's housing bill while Democrats predicted a victory by nightfall. The GOP proposal would limit government financing of low income housing and subsidies, with amendments targeting unit costs and eligible occupants.
In New York June 29, 1950, Senator Wagner resigns after 72 years in politics. Governor DeWey will appoint an interim successor to serve until November elections, with the GOP aiming to capitalize against a Democratic candidate likely former Governor Lehman.
Secretary Acheson said the United States reserves debt rights of American citizens amid limits on shipping to Chinese Communist areas. He noted precedents and described Britain as taking a somewhat stricter line on the issue while seeking to maintain a blockade against Communist-controlled ports.
In Prague nine 29 Czech informants report Communist rulers have begun censoring sermons of Roman Catholic bishops and forcing priests to remain within government control. Church sources say the drive aims to suppress church influence and remove services, while Archbishop Beran is reportedly under police surveillance and not attending a signature ceremony.
The Judith Coplon espionage case was sent to a federal court jury at 10:55. Judge Albert L. Reeves instructed the jurors on intent as a key factor while defense attorney Archibald Palmer fought to declare a mistrial over prosecutor John M. Kelley Jr. closing arguments. The panel of four men and four women heard conflicting depictions of Coplon as a clever spy or an innocent person, with ongoing objections during proceedings.
Three passenger coaches and two other cars of the Atlanta bound Southern Railroad train derailed near Eastman Georgia. Three crewmen were injured but no passengers appear to be seriously hurt. The 10 car train was en route from Kansas City to Jacksonville when it derailed at Godwinsville near Eastman at 4 18 am. Eastman lies about 60 miles south of Macon. A mail car and an express car left the tracks along with the three passenger cars. Southern headquarters said the derailment may have been caused by a broken rail.
Guidelines published for Flag etiquette during Flux Day ceremonies.hour sunrise to sunset display times. Flag hoisted briskly and lowered slowly. US flag in processions with other flags leads. US flag on the marching right. When grouped, US flag should be center and highest. Salutes required as flag approaches within 15 paces. military and civilian heads salute. Window displays must align union to reader’s left. Continued on page four.
London reports delay in four power talks on Austrian independence treaty as ministers seek Russia's input. Negotiations originally set to begin tomorrow, with a draft Austrian pact maybe ready by September after ministers meet.
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