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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

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Algy Farm Sale Offers Cows Horses Wagons and More

Readable OCR lists farm sale items at ALG Y farm of Cly Marks noting 9 1 cows 2 tractors hay equipment and household goods. The notice mentions wagon, stove, coal wood, chicken coops, tables and chairs with several dated references and a 1936 context.

ALGY Ator Street Real Aida Walt Front Ganaueed Srett D.D Papaves Hewtey -Alte Earling Ifer Lindh Sonartansc Tuilor Shealey

Rail strike ends as workers accept new agreement

Union and railroad carriers reach a settlement ending a five-system walkout with both sides satisfied. Workers ordered to return to jobs immediately while carriers vow to contest the issue of adding a second fireman on diesel locomotives.

Railroads Agree to Reopen Talks on Main Question

Amicable Press Chicago May 16 The nation’s six day railroad strike ends and firemen on five major lines are ordered back to work. Carriers resume service as fast as possible while the Brotherhood recalls picket lines. Both sides express satisfaction with settlement terms and the union withdraws its demand on the main issue of hiring extra firemen for multi unit locomotives.

Amioolized Press Chicago Strikinge Brotherhood of Locomotive Uni. Dievel

PRR Passenger Trains To Resume Tomorrow

PRR officials announced that passenger service will resume as soon as possible after a week-long firemen strike, with trains beginning service tomorrow while freight operations resume immediately. The dispute over hiring a second fireman on large diesel locomotives lingered, but negotiations moved toward arbitration under the existing contract. The stoppage disrupted rail traffic nationwide, affecting about 200000 railroad workers.

PRR Novial Hifite Ant Renovo Pendiavivonia Ralte Alirouyeh Jeannine Lomon MeKewn Atinomenes Plang 10 Joon Freight Ofice Mnt David B. Roberton Brotherhood Its Ute Pennsylvania New York Central Southern Railway Bunt PA Systems Northwest Union Pacific Railroad Walle Tale S Mosny Tae Arims Junior Spokes Dematt i Mit Glession Ohe Tinion Tinve Mathine Bremen Thy Union Cartiers

Chushan Islands Abandoned by Nationalist Forces

Nationalist Ching Lonight announced abandonment of the Chushan area. About 150000 people evacuated as Kai-Shek vows to defend Formosa if the Communists push farther. Chiang Kai-Shek says retreat ends here with no further retreat possible.

Chushan Kai-Shek fPreas Ching Lonight Chushan Tsao Naklawallits Yesurday Were Lai Base Bie Chiang Kai-Shek Formosa China Eyjomingsing Nationalist Party

Postman to Ring Once Daily After Tomorrow

Postmaster James Sullivan announced a new one daily delivery schedule for Corry residents effective tomorrow. One residential route is eliminated and distributed among carriers, with business-area deliveries twice daily from 2 p.m. and 2 a.m. The change delays are expected to be brief as carriers adjust, and no regular carriers lose hours.

Eries Corry James Sullivan Ane Pasta Department

Theft of Costa Rica statue triggers national crisis

Reports from Panama indicate the theft of a jewel encrusted Our Lady of Los Angeles statue from a basilica near San Jose. The 20 inch tall figure, valued at about 6 million bolivars, was stolen by masked men who fled with jewels and funds. A 4 million bolivar reward has been posted for information. Travel has been restricted and raids on homes and hotels have occurred amid the unrest.

Costa Rica Panama San Jose Our Lady of Chie Jness Rica San Josephas

Council Lets Contract for New Fire Hose

The city awarded a contract to BF Goodrich Co. for 1200 feet of hose with 300 extra feet, chosen over bids from Hewitt Robbins and others. Delivery is in four to five weeks, with council citing hose quality and mid grade option as preferred.

BF Goodrich Co Une Cornel Hewitt Robbins Tae Buffalo Bi-Lateri Fire Hose Co Chicago Mud Orme Counett Linge Robbins Goodrich Ray Laurie Phrchase Goorrirly Inawa Sa Albg & Foal Dilivery Corry Smith Street Wayne Street Columbus Avenue I City Basivrer Ben Williams Sires Gonnyeilman Tehlan Willian Mowrey Richard Fok North Center Street Frank Messina West Washington Abved Iu Kinley Pennsylvania Railroad Board of Health A. Zalenede Winucun

Atlantic Pact Nations Face Fateful Issues In Defense Spending

Allied ministers meet to decide how much to invest in defense while avoiding economic misery. Debates center on costs of arming 30 divisions and sustaining national economies, with U.S. Secretary Dean Acheson presiding. Talks to stretch through Wednesday.

London Somiele Sheuter Anne U. 8 Becteiary Dean Acheson Atiabtir Tafd Yuslereay

Hospital Tag Sale Nets Funds For Garry Meni Hospital

Auxiliary of the Garry Meni tal Hospital reports 250.98 in net proceeds from a tag sale with a gross 26456. Spartansburg residents contributed 42078. Over 16 scouts earned passes to a Rex Theatre movie on May 27 for selling the most tags. Local winners include Jan Van Dresar Thomas Bichynski and Phillip Hurlbert in Spartansburg Cleo Helicker Janis Peck and Marge Rodgers.

Garry ‘Menitial Hospital Robert Rastetter Spartansburg Rex Theatre Jan van Dresar Thomas Bichynski Phillip Hurlbert Cleo Helicker Janis Peck Marge Rodgers Rastetter Earl Haight Charles Bracken John Street A. Rossin Percy Corbin Carl Gustilson Elizabeth Rogers

Russian Immigrant Buys First Savings Bond in Philadelphia

Risalan immigrant purchased 8800 dollars worth of Series E savings bonds in the 1950 drive. Benjamin Poysoff, a 54 year old janitor at Independence Hall, bought the first bond as Treasury Secretary Bryder kicked off the nationwide campaign tapping the Liberty Bell. President Sild praised bond purchasers for financial independence and national freedom.

Philadelphia Benjamin Poysoff Independence Hall John W. Bryder Chicago Triman Sild

Obstructionists in Congress Face Fight Across Aisle

A dramatic speech by President Truman aboard the presidential train signals renewed party clashes as Democrats vow to press the program through while promising support for Democratic and GOP candidates in upcoming primaries. The Chicago Star-Herald notes the partisan roar and anticipates a campaign intensification into November.

Associated Press Truman Thain Trimet Jack la Wash Willy Hye Alinfinl Chivago Starhun Anton Democratiem Party Carey Ibs Progam Kurkals Elt Spepel Benave Ant House Owl Chicago Uae

Bitter primary battle reaches climax today in Pennsylvania

A stormy race for control of the Republican party reaches voters in Philadelphia and across the state. Key figures include Governor candidate James H. Duff and party trader Joseph Fe Grundy, with Democratic contests also on the ballot. Weather shows light rain in the east and cloudy skies in the west, unlikely to deter turnout.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pennn‘ylvania GOP Senate Francis d. Myers James H. Dutt Dutt Lay Readeing Kunieed Joseph Fe Grundy Een Aliver Casey Jonn Fine Duff and Grundy

Global aid bill ready for vote in Congress

The Associated Press reports a $2.85 billion third year of the Marshall Plan and related aid measures await final votes. Provisions include 100 million for tariffs, 40 million for non communist forces in China, 32.745 million for Palestine refugees, 18.9 million for the International Children's Emergency Fund, and 25 million for Point Four programs.

Washington Europe Congress Senate House China Truman

Tax Approved On Corporations By Assulated Press

The Ways and Means Committee approved a 10 percent withholding on corporate dividends, aiming to raise federal revenue and extend tax collection. Estimates suggest $160,000 additional annual intake, with the plan moving behind closed doors.

Washington Ataf

Stalin Lie Meet at Kremlin in East West Talks

Moscow May 16 Prime Minister Joseph Stalin and United Nations Secretary General Trygve Lie held a 90 minute Kremlin meeting to discuss the U N mission and the China representation in the U N top body. Vin details were not disclosed. Also present were Molotov and Vishinsky. Lie had earlier conferred with President Truman in Washington and with officials in London.

Associated Press Moscow Joseph Stalin United Nations Trygve Lie Mremin Save the U.N China U. N Chiang Kai-Shek Rusia Peiping Tze Tung Ching Lie Stalin V. M. Morotov Andrei ¥. Vishinsky Truman Washington London

Voters Turn Out Despite Weather In City Primary

Despite poor weather 240 voters cast ballots by the afternoon. Republicans led with 208 votes while Democrats trailed at 32 in a factional contest shaping the party choice for governor. Polls closed later with workers visible and campaigners for Jay Cooke and John Fine pushing turnout.

Easton Eve Ely Jay Cooke Johin Fine Republica Party

Myers Defends Acheson Blast McCarthy Criticism

Senate Democrat Myers of Pennsylvania denounces McCarthy as pursuing politics in demanding Acheson be fired. Brewster supports McCarthy for strong leadership while White defends Jessup and cites a 1941 Wisconsin case where McCarthy was accused of destroying court records.

Pennsylvania Solan McCarthy Acheson Wisconsin Associated Press Washington Myers McCarty Senate America Benator Brewster Grilhiem Brewster Republicnm Sibel Potintes McCarthy U. S Philip C. Jessup Anc Thos Moscow State Department Department Pres Lincoln White White Jessup American-Rauwlan Institute Rosenberry Wisconsin Supreme Court

Court rules against two coal firms in tax refund case

Allegheny County court found that five township school districts may not reclaim thousands of dollars in coal taxes from 1948 and 1949. The decision cited that the coal tax had been nullified by the legislature’s last session, and that Pittsburgh Coal Company and Consumers Mining Company waited too long to file their claims.

Bittsburgh Allegheny County Township Allegheny County Pittsburgh Coal Company Hilpala Forward Elizabeth Snowden Township Consumers Mining Company

Budget slashed by five thousand amid tax changes

Corry school directors trimmed mercantile and amusement levies amid tax debate. Projections show a 9,000 revenue drop, while a two-tier tax plan aims to balance the 1850-51 budget. Petitions and protests from merchants highlighted concerns over per capita taxes on working people.

Corry Ibat Ois Mills Ain Amusemente Kiwi Aight Board of Education

New Auto Agency Building Under Construction

Excavation begins on a new 50 by 100 foot auto agency building on an avenue. W Parkhurst Construction of Hie is delaying actual framing after more than a year of planning. Completion hoped by Wall Witett with service moved to Ley quarters.

Borstorff and Mitel Oy W. Parkhurst Wall Witett Finien

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