03 May 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1950
Page
1
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Washington May 3 A forecast of Russia's eventual crackup did not quiet lawmakers push for continued draft and larger defense funding. Vinson and Cole urged $450,000,000 more in defense shares as Hoffman warned satellites remain propped by politics. The House committee weighs a total defense demand of about 413.9 billion, amid worries about Soviet pressure and future alignment shifts.
Youngstown May 3 Eight fraternity pledges claim upperclassmen pushed them onto a rubber raft and marooned them on a breakwall near Ashtabula. Coast Guardsmen rescued the group after eight hours as college officials pledged a thorough investigation.
A crash involving a bus and a truck near Ashland left three dead, including bus driver Paul Mantz of Sidney and Eduar A. Snyder of Columbus, with a Cleveland passenger tentatively identified as Mrs Norma Hel tner. Authorities said several passengers escaped or were injured while the investigation continued.
The Senate Finance Committee approved bigger benefit increases than the House bill and kept the tax rate unchanged for five years. The panel estimates average retiree payments would rise about 110 percent over a decade, with the current $269 monthly base increasing to about $49 a month, and a maximum family benefit rising from 85 to 150 dollars. Final action is expected next week.
Chamber of Commerce directors yesterday pledged support for a program to aid Mead Park. The plan, in early stages, aims to coordinate between civic groups and local organizations to identify needed improvements. Co chairs Ray Seastead and Russell Napen announced a meeting for tomorrow at 8 pm in the Municipal Building to discuss co sponsoring the Fourth of July celebration. Plans call for a float in the American Legion event on June 27 and for park cleanup and development of the vacant GLF lot into a playground.
Washington May 3 Pensions and death benefits from the mine welfare fund will restart after an eight month freeze. The fund will pay $100 monthly pensions to year old minors with 20 years’ service and death benefits of 1000 to families of deceased miners. New rules apply to applicants and disability payments details remain to be worked out.
Washington reports rumors that the Soviet Union plans a purge of Poland s army and the Polish Communist party. State Department officials doubt a Communist overthrow is possible but expect firings of those deemed unreliable. Eastern Europe tensions rise as Moscow tightens control amid local political instability.
Associated Press report from Washington May 8 describes Senator McCarthy’s inquiry into alleged Communist influence in the State Department as Owen Lattimore testifies at the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. Lattimore defends himself and his wife against questions about associations and lectures, calling the attack a new low in American political life. In Philadelphia a subway shooting kills Patrolman James Doshoe during a suspected robbery inquiry at 10th and Merkel streets. The incident draws a crowd as the gunfire ends the officer’s life.
Harold Stassen, addressing a Republican meeting, condemns President Truman as the worst in history. He calls for a united effort to expose alleged failures of the administration and outlines plans to rebuild the party and propose concrete measures for national renewal. The Penn University figure urges Republicans to mobilize preparations for a 1950 revival strategy.
In Manhattan a raid on Frank Erickson’s Park Avenue office seized alleged gambling papers amid his Senate testimony admitting a $12.5 million year national bookie operation. District Attorney Frank Hogan said the operation had been under investigation for more than a year and the raid aimed to gather grounds for prosecution. Erickson and attorney Sol Gelb watched as authorities sought to retrieve records. Gelb said he would challenge the warrant in General Sessions Court. A separate item notes state Senator Fred R. Homshier of Lancaster, Pa died on a train at age 64 en route to a hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan after a prolonged illness.
The Virginia Louise Fund approved payment of 1380 for medical expenses incurred since the child’s birth at Corry Hospital. The note, written by State Numse Ora Harper in her capacity as a trustee, authorizes coverage of all costs arising since birth until the death on April 2.
Virginia Louise and family turn $1009 fund to Patricia Farriington for costly cancer treatment after a Cleveland Clinic stay. Unpaid bills total $7980.02, with $1811.21 raised by Cumry residents. American Heart Association contributed 300.00. Hospital and burial costs, exams, and transportation listed. funds expect to cover two day examination and care.
Philadelphia residents report a puzzling sour smell over several nights, with Hodges of the air pollution control noting a fermentation-like odor. The health impact is described as non-harmful but unpleasant, and the source remains unidentified. Also reported, Harry A. Tride, 47, of Latrobe, died when his motorcycle overturned on the Lincoln Highway near Greensburg.
NORFOLK May 3 three key officers on the Missouri ship were demoted for the January grounding in Chesapeake Bay. Captain William T Brown of Fromport, Cmdr John R Mi of Waterloo and Frank G Morris of New York faced reduced numbers affecting their Navy promotion standings and future advancement.
U S Rep John Kunkel challenges Gov James Daly amid dueling charges in Pennsylvania. The campaign features assertions about independent stances, party loyalty, and campaign finance disputes. Duff-Fine backers defend Cooke while criticising Dutt and others over alleged improper contributions.
Firemen were called out three times in four hours yesterday afternoon and evening. Grass fires at Chestnut and South Center streets were extinguished with brooms, and a refrigerator motor smoldering inside a house on Mott Street caused smoke. Authorities also responded to a blaze near Wherrlock well.
Pepper loses bid for another term after 14 years of service as liberal GOP leader hails result as trend against Truman. results signal shift in party dynamics and political mood.
In Ohio, Ferguson claimed the Democratic nomination to oppose Republican Senator Taft next fall. Pepper conceded after a tight Florida primary, where Smathers narrowly defeated Pepper amid calls of a national trend against Truman’s Fair Deal.
The CHD National Maritime Union and Laughlin Steel Corp reach a pact to avert a strike by about 950 unlicensed river boat personnel including deckhands maids and cooks. The agreement promises wage increases and a stated broad acceptance plan, ending the threatened walkout.
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