Policy and war questions loom in Korea debate and public life
The column discusses President Truman's Korea policy, the MacArthur dismissal, and the risk of a broader war. It weighs congressional action on war declarations, the chance of cease fire, and public concern over casualties and Russian involvement. It also reflects on shifting American family trends and maternal mortality across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lawrence
England
Asia
Europe
MacArthur
Truman
Korea
Red China
China
Soviet Union
Russia
May
Congress
Holites Alexander
Cain
Washington
Senate
Mother's Day roots traced from 1814 resolution to 1914 spread
The article notes Congress established a nationwide Mother's Day in 1814, five years after South Dakota first officially marked the day. It contrasts past portrayals of mothers with Whistler like images from 1914 and mentions that women could not vote until certain western states permitted it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinois
Congress
South Dakota
Whistler
Mississippi
Quiz of 10 questions to test memory and recall
The reader is invited to a ten question quiz with scores linking to a genius to poor scale. It hints at answers hidden in Classified Page and asks about a former VA director ousted last January, animal biology, Rockefeller nicknames, Ottoman history, alternative names for romney, the fate of the Marshall Plan, the origin of Saturday, a Battle of the Philippines island, levee definitions, and mortgage lending who lends money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Administration
John D. Rockefeller
Johnny
Syria
Philippines
U.S
Mortgagor
Mortengoe
Twenty Years Ago Fire and Tragedy Chronicle May 9 1931
From Journal files May 9 1931 Mrs Julia A Lindsley widow of R G Lindsley died at her son’s home aged 61. Fire crews from Corty and four towns battled a Bear Lake blaze causing about 30000 in damage destroying four structures including a store and two homes. Frederick Prine age 22 months fractured an arm yesterday. Carl Coates, small pitcher long an Erie area nemesis, will start for the Corry Independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia A. Lindsley
R. G Lindsley
Leon
First, Avenue
Corty
Bear Lake
Frederick Prine
Glenn Prine
West Main Street
Carl Coates
Erie Suburbans
Corry Independents
OPS rules corrected. grocers must register by deadline
Victor B. Moore, OPS regional director for Pennsylvania and Delaware, clarified rumors on price stabilization deadlines. Meetings across PA and DE were announced, with updates on June through August half-holiday closings, registration deadlines for grocers, restaurants, civic groups, and the grace five days before injunctive actions. Price charts extended to May 30 for department items. used war dealers warned to register price books. win back promotions and “buy to get” sales are prohibited under OPS rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor B. Moore
OPS
Pennsylvania
Delaware
GPS
Alom
Moore
Swallows Bring Pocono Tourism Spotlight
JARRISBURG May 9 The Pennsylvania Department of Commerce notes that each spring about 3000 swallows nest along the sandy west bank of the Delaware River in Milford delaying the start of summer tourism. The Milford borough has posted signs asking visitors not to disturb the birds. The mass nesting is a notable seasonal draw for the Pocono Mountains.
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Pocono
Jarrisburg
Pike County
Pennsylvania Department of Commerce
Milford
Delaware River
Ue Pocono Mountains
Americans Still Send Gift Parcels to Germany
In postwar Germany Americans continue gift parcel giving. Since 1946 a U S program has sent 44 million parcels to West and East Germans with an estimated value of 378 million dollars. Officials note the flow rises through mid April and a large share remains through August. Route details included.
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Germany
Frankfurt
United States
Milford
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Corry Evening Journal
South Street
Corry
Colegrove
Arthur Golegrove
George Sample
National
Fred Kimball, Inc
Lexington Avenue
New York
Michigan Square
Detroit
Adance
Firestone
Barney's Firestone Store
South Center Street
Wesleyville
Erie County Baseball League
Corry Credit Exchange
Barach’s Home Furniture Co
Baruch
Home Furniture Co
S. Center St
Corry, Pa
Stahl Jewelers
Center St
Pleetway
Pleetway Pajamas
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