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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1949

Page

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New Rent Formula Reveals Ceilings Under Federal Control

Government drafts a new method for calculating rent ceilings for 14 million federally controlled dwellings but offers no fixed increase rate. The policy sets separate paths for small landlords with up to four units and larger landlords, outlining steps and petitions landlords must file with area rent offices before increases take effect.

Associated Press Washington Con— Wrens Lendaywrens Iuiret Tighe Woods Mast Wight Houston Woods Bone Mdorheay

Fine Area Driver On Motor Charge Trimmed

A Garland man, Robert Maore, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while suspended in Warren County Court. Judge Miller Evans accepted the plea, noting the license suspension arose from prior speeding offenses. The outcome does not affect potential DMV actions. In Charlie ro i, Hannah Gatoon of Charleroi celebrated her 105th birthday today, recognized as the oldest local resident, hospitalized at Monongahela Valley Hospital since late February.

Hme Yuo Lee Robert Maore Garland Rete Cout Mator Maore Miler Evans East South Street Carry Department of ‘Motor Vehicles Allison Ware Warren County Merle Department Charlerot Hanneh Gatoon Charleroi FenoWn Hannah

Bolivia riots kill six and wounding fifty in La Paz

Turmoil erupts as rioting erupts around parliamentary elections in Bolivia. Armed guards protect polling sites while President Baquero holds talks with party leaders amid clashes. Government imposes a state of siege as the Republican Socialist Union appears to retain influence in parliament.

Associated Press LA Paz Bol Bolivia Poluweé Ba- Howe Herizon Republican Syoniist Union Party Partiamens

Western powers hope to end blockade by mid May talks

Western powers press for a definite date to lift the blockade and begin talks on Germany’s future. Reports say an end to the siege could come by midweek with talks by May 25 in Paris. Britain France and the United States push a counterproposal to Russia while Soviet envoy Maliks joins secret meetings seeking a broader settlement. The official communique says discussions progress satisfactorily.

Associated Press New York Bel Tin Allavie New Gilkey Germany New York Times Paris Siareebinge Britain Sir Alexander Cadogan United Nations Jean Chau Vel Philip C. Jessup United Siles Jakob A. Mutik Russia Soviet Union Jessup Malik Berlin Ameren Shrokesman Carol Stunt

Spain to negotiate for American loan with Export-Import Bank

Washington May 3 The State Department grants Spain permission to negotiate directly with the Export-Import Bank for an American government loan. Press Officer Michael McDermott says Spain will send a representative to Washington to discuss details. A senior official notes the United States still sees Spain as poor and declining to embrace their price policies. Ford Union Calls Strike at Rouge Plant

Washington Tale Department Spain Michael McDermott

Study Two Year State Relief Program Plan

Harrisburg May e Pennsylvania's 10 million dollar relief program will be studied by the General Assembly's joint state government commission over the next two years. The inquiry list includes costs, local authority shifts, and the expansion of public assistance, with reports due to the 1951 General Assembly.

Associated Press Harrisburg Lvania General Assembly Wuhin M. Harvey Taylor Senate House Herbert P. Lore John M. Walkes Baster Roger Rs Lancaster Commission Weldon Heyburn Delaware Gerrera Sens Fred P Hare, Jr Somerset T. Newell Wood Luverne Harrishire Uel Commonwealth

Credit Buying Of Cars At New High

Washington May 3 Government figures show March automobile debt rose to 2.113 billion as longer credit terms and price cuts spur installment purchases. Fed study notes Spring’s heavy auto selling season while eased controls began March 7 reducing down payments to 15 percent and extending terms to 18 months amid broader discounting.

Rees Washington Federal Reserve, Board Wuto MD First iMarey Moni Thom

Revised House labor measure due for action

Washington May 4 A revised Democratic labor measure with Taft Hartley features returns to the House for possible quick action. The plan, differing from the repeal push, would allow existing injunctions during emergencies and envisions amendments to the Lesinski bill. House leaders and Rep Lesinski weigh support as votes loom on competing bills and administration stance.

Associated Free Washington Taft-Hartley House Wutons Rayburn D-Tex Lester McCormack D-Mass Labor Committee Suthern Lesinski Stone Lavor Efulg Rayburmn Cormack Shaw

Waterhouse's shifts personnel at local auto firm

No personnel changes were made today at Waterhouse's automotive agency. Sam Bell, who has led the parts department at Buick and Pontiac on West South, will manage the Pontiac agency in Mayville, operated by Waterhouse. Robert Bachemer resigned from Aero Supply Mfg Co to return to oversee parts.

W. W. Wales House Wat “Erhouss Sam Bell Wear Smithstreet Buick and Ponce West South Street Poutiie Mayville Waterhouse Bell Robert Bachemer Concord Street Wuerhouse Agency Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Tne

Film Stars Safe In Flood Areas Amid Morocco Floods

Casablanca and Marrakech report Tyrone Power Orson Welles and Linda Christian safe after floods in Morocco. Cecile Aubrey, a 17 year old French actress, was missing three days but found safe at Ouargane. Hight casualties and extreme heat also noted in the region.

Casablanca Monorca Tyrone Power Orson Welles Linda Christian Morocco Cecile Aubrey Marrakech Miss Aubrey Ouargivale

Allied Ships Quit Shanghai and Vandenberg Drives 5 Percent Cut

Washington reports Senator Vanielwere and Senator TiN! Tat press a five percent cut in operating expenses amid calls to slash costs in the Marshall Plan and European Recovery Program. They urge using the savings to fund European aid while lawmakers debate the scope and ceiling on procedures and appropriations.

Michigan Ysoelated Washington Vanielwere Rick Sen Gover Wren Vandenberk Senate Bonalur Tall Ag ‘Oil Pak Benate Republican x Fdonattei Benator Hy Hill Partiantenturks Nie House

Move Area Draft Board Shifts to Erie Office

The draft board for Union City area will move to Erie with records and equipment. Truman Dunkle met with board members as the move is planned to improve economy. Registrars for Corry and Union City will be appointed, and Charles Senlesser will oversee the Erie office after the move.

Daft Yitlee Union City Erle Truman Dunkle Epreneuitalive Brie Union Corry Charles Senlesser Waterford Erie Frank Hepler Henry Wheeleroth Albert Blose

Durocher Reinstated by Commissioner after Charge Drop

Leo Durocher of the New York Giants was reinstated today after Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler found no evidence to support a charge by fan Pred Boysen that Durocher had disrupted him. The belligerent manager was to rejoin his team as season preparations continued.

Oinginwatt Leo Durother New ‘Work Giants A.B. Chandler Pred Boysen New York Gurodher

Centerville approves low bid for sewer contract on Smith Street

Centerville council awards the sewer contract to Dunnovin Company of Gleenville for 70,317 dollars, the low bid among three, to replace storm pipes along East Smith Street. The plan covers 1870 feet of pre constructed pipe and 1200 feet of open ditch, with completion targeted in eight hundred working days amid city business concerns.

Didi Connell Aunrmil Conarrakion Company Euclid Boni Yun Colttynet Fue Zudewell Gleam Wis High Ik Jolavan East Smith Streets Ward Slong Smith Street Ensberss A. Zale Pheet

Drops Segregation Suit Against Army

Philadelphia man 26-year-old Tomlinson drops his discrimination lawsuit against the U S Army after an anti segregation order from the Defense secretary. He had faced draft evasion charges and was a World War II merchant marine member seeking to challenge segregated practices. Treasury report shows April budget figures with total expenditures and a year-over-year decrease.

Tomlirivon Marne Giarnalea

Seven Die In Afton Home Blaze Tragedy

Afton May 4 seven residents perished when a fast moving fire trapped seven occupants inside a family home. Mrs Anni Deeds age 24 and two children Diana Pratioes and Homer Tiavher were among victims. Firefighters found no escape for the seven before rescue attempts.

Ares Ainton Vin Persety Johre Lively Anni Dune Drom Koy Huwel Joyce Deeds James Enson Wa Diana Pratioes Homer Tiavher

Hospital cost-cutting bid reshapes Garry Memorial plan

An effort to trim the Garry Memorial Hospital project from 700000 to a lower figure unfolds as directors and architects review revised specifications after an April 20 bid opening showed costs running about 86000 above board estimates. The overhaul targets reducing total costs toward 800000 without altering major design features.

Garry Memorial Hospital Suiding Committee Bits Lie Architects Wels Luadlensph

Elk Street Improvement Planned Amid Mead Park Growth

The city plans widening and paving on Elk Street to handle rising Mead Park traffic. Public works officials urge residents to prepare for grading and dust prevention measures as the project nears scheduling.

Slayer of Japanese girl sentenced to death in Tokyo

May 3 A 20 year old U S Army private from Chicago was sentenced to death for the butcher knife slaying of 3 Japanese airmen. Private James W Harris denied involvement claiming he was in a Japanese cafe when the crime occurred near January 5. Testimony placed Harris at the scene with Shimako Mitabishi, 29, that evening.

Tokyo J. B. Army Chicago Buicher James W. Harris Niehb Harts

Plot Disclosure by U S Spokesman Over Shanghai Claim

A U S spokesman revealed a plot to offset charges that the U S Navy had run out on Shanghai. The claimed plan was mocked as merely a budded casino of defense measures. The message outlined steps to reassure allies and deter critics.

U. S Shanghai Bud

Fall of Kwangteh Reported by Communist Army

Shanghai May 3 United States British and French naval craft evacuated the waterfront amid a reported Communist plot to block their exit. The Communist mouthpiece claimed victory at Kwangteh, saying 2,400 Nationalists were captured and that the city fell to Red troops. The report cited radio broadcasts from the United Front’s agencies and noted ships were pursuing what it framed as a strategic withdrawal.

Associated Press Shanghai United States S Navy Pokomanual Saitl United States Navy Walid Havir Mordhy Navy Wien Ayole Ana Herep Petley Petting Ley Son Khim Hope Dvmaiure Amtrald Budeoe Americsay Shanghal Kwangteh Wihu Hayerstrow Red Klangsu-Anhwel Tilje Klang Hove Udih Fiteying Tsingtay Sunie

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