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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1949

Page

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Secrecy Marks Lead Ore Tests Near East Branch Tract

A major mining test near Corry south of East Branch draws keen interest as secrecy surrounds financing and exploration. Reports describe a potential drift mining plan at a Caldwell stream basin site about forty feet underground, with samples suggesting silver but unconfirmed, and widespread trespass notices fueling speculation as crews probe a large area along a dirt road north of Wardville.

East Branch Corry Titusville Thah Caldwell Caldwell Strong East Brat Ward Diville Cotsiers Aqiare Blacktoy Avea Manny Yeats Bern

House Debates Military Pay Bill in Congress

Washington May 10 Congressmen push for a large military pay bill on the House floor for four hours of debate. The measure would boost annual payrolls for service members, with pay rises varying by rank from about 3 percent to 61 percent, including brigadier generals and rear admirals.

Washington House Strykes Committee Bob Rep. Brow Ohio Viking

Byrd renews plea for 5 percent cut in federal outlay

Sen Byrd urges the Truman administration to top 5 percent across the board in the executive branch as a fresh budget proposal is sent to the Senate. He cites earlier failures on similar cuts and notes a 36.9 million target with a 12 million hire bill under review. The push accompanies the executive committee monthly report on reducing non essential federal expenditures.

Byrd Hy Associated Press Washington Sohin Jan Byrd Truman Virginia Senate Avi Ecoomy Heroup Perguson R-Mich Menare Joan Invitiayt Verying Juin Committe Bycel Shilirman

Left Wing Unions Ordered To Quit WETU By CIO Board

In Washington May 1 Associated Press reports the CIO warns left wing unions to sever ties with the Russian dominated World Federation of Trade Unions and end opposition to CIO policies. The executive board will likely declare measures against the CI minority at the Cleveland convention starting October 31.

Associated Press Washington Fed Tridde CTO Willy S-Win WPL Philip Murray Wahl CTO Siens Murray Cleveland CIO Board

Tammany Hall Faces Attacks Over Fusion Strife

New York May 19 Tammany Hall reeled after Roosevelt era attacks as Seabury and ex judge Seabury backed fusion revival for the anti Tammany forces. Mayor O Dwyer pursues a housecleaning drive while LaGuardia and supporters debate reuniting fusion. O Dwyer expected to seek reelection amid internal splits.

New York Tammany Hall Franklin D. Roosevelt Seletion Punch Seabury Iyexigaetor Fiorelio H. LaGuardia Willian O'Dwyer Ab O'Dwyor

Poland Rejects Move to Debate Eisler Case at UN Session

At New York on May 19 the General Assembly ended its Spring session with Polish delegate Kata-Suchy opposing the immediate debate on Gerhart Eisler, the Communist fugitive held in England after skipping bail in the United States. Evatt of Australia ruled Poland failed to give sufficient notice for a debate, and the assembly voted to adjourn with Eisler’s case unresolved. The session also approved Israel’s admission as the 59th UN member and backed a plan to safeguard international news transmission.

Associated Press New York Italy Spain Wyer Dwiluse Kata-Suchy General Assembly Eisler England United States Bator _Kalz

Hospitals mull Blue Cross pact amid fee dispute in Erie

Corry Hospital directors discussed the contract with the Hospital Service Association of Pittsburgh, operators of Blue Cross. Hamel and St. Vincent’s Hospitals in Erie have cancelled their agreement over inadequate remuneration. Board approved superintendent’s report: 253 patients in April, 1,062 days of service, 3 deaths, 27 births, and 1 major and 1 minor operation. A $4,000 fee plus expenses for Henry Candy to ponder the proposed campaign fund was approved. Directors Nast, Young, Rainesale, Histon, Holden, and Howard attended.

Corry Hospital Hosital Service Association of Pittsburgh Blue Cross Adready Hamel St. Vincent's Hospitals Erie Henry Candy Thoss Nast, Young Rainesale Histon Holden Howard

111 Heroes Share in 43700 Rescue Indenture

May 19 SAN MARINO California 111 heroes who targeted to rescue Kathy Mieus from an abandoned well will receive from 200 to 1800 dollars each from a 43 100 rescue fund. The fund was closed last night by Tinbert McKilchon VRW commander and a Kathy Pistin rescue committee member. McKilchon noted about ten rescuers of the Bast Pasddens Americ ear. Whitey Blickenstpeer and A O Kelly spent the most time underground.

Nmsopigeen San Marino Calif Kathy Mieus Liu Slv Tinbert McKilchon VRW Kathy Pistin Mckinhin Whitey) Blickenstpeer A. 0 Kelly

Russian Pilot Flees Sweden After Alleged Escape Plot

Swedish press reports a Russian pilot crash landed near Stockholm after claiming he fled the Soviet Union due to oppression. The craft struck near a Baltic border air base, suffering minor damage and no fatalities. The pilot, said to have no dependents, reportedly claimed his wife was sent to Siberia and that he had no children. An interview request was denied by Russian officials. Swedish officials questioned the incident as details emerged from Stockholm papers citing Lt. Gen. Bengt Nordenskiöld and Stockholms-Tidningen.

Sweden Magia -Stockholm Nemy Piist Soviet Union Bengt Nordensidold Royal Arm Force Sttedingynearing Stockholms-Tidhinten Eying Siberia Baltic Abbas Riga Sodertoern Stockholm

Night Siege Envelops Shanghai Amid Fire and Clashes

Associated Press reports another night of siege as Nationalist forces defend Shanghai against Communist attacks along the Whangpoo River. Curfews, shifting troop placements, and damaged bridges complicate efforts while Lunghawa Airfield and Whampao area brace for further assaults.

Associated Pres Shanghai Hung Jao Road Lunghawa Saptron Whangpao Cir Ison Chientangvung Chinchia Standard Ol Company

Sally Rand Faces Check Fraud Alleges Insufficient Funds

Sally Rand, amid a Pittsburgh stay at the Hotel Pittsburgher, allegedly wrote a $368.40 hotel payment that bounced. Detectives escorted her to a telegraph office where she wired $2664.00. later city detective John Doresey said all charges were dropped.

Pittsburgh Sally Rand Pittsturger Pittsburer John Doresey

Atomic Energy Commission seeks funds amid spy fears

The Atomic Energy Commission asks Senate panels for 1.09 billion dollars for the next year while facing criticism over a 1.6 thousand dollar fellowship program for Communist ties and stress on tighter alumini oversight. A missing enriched uranium case at Argonne National Laboratory prompts calls for stricter security and ongoing committee scrutiny.

Associated Press Washington The Atomic Energy Commission Countessionaire Senate Commission Uentium AEC David Lillienschap O'Mahoney Mosey Eleps Come Mission Congress Alumi Bubleshei Oiher Fassel D-Gay Ferguson R-Michi Ie Appropriations Enetey McMahon D FBI McMahon

Mail County Tax Notices and Penalty Schedule Summary

Corry residents received county tax notices detailing 1 percent penalties for late payments and rebates for early payments. The notices, prepared by the city treasurer, outline active collection dates from June through October with varying rebates and penalties, applicable to real estate and personal property owners. George M. Bailey pleaded guilty to arson in Ebensburg, admitting to setting fire to a restaurant after a dispute, with bond set at 2000 dollars. fire investigators found shredded tissue paper and matches at the scene, but the paper did not ignite.

Corry Ebensburg George M. Bailey Curmistae Vni Elizabeth Rowand Harvie Lanier

Reds Ease Truck Traffic Restrictions To Berlin

May 19 BERLIN Maj Gen Goviree Haya deputy W S and Kiryaversilic says Ru wars modify west Germand Berlin truck rules. Soviet administration allows Steigatladen trucks with permits to travel to Berlin. frontier crossings require written Soviet permits. Haya hopes for negotiation gains but warns of protest if demands persist.

Frexy Berlin Goviree Haya W. S Kiryaversilic Ruwalans West Germady West Germany Holmsted Soviel Gun Hays New York Vausily Ghuikov

Ford Settlement Hopes Dim Amid Auto Workers Strike

Detroit May 19 Hopes for a Ford settlement dim as CIO United Auto Workers enter the ninth negotiation session during a 16 day speed up walkout. More than 100000 workers idle as Walter Reuther returns to Detroit amid speculation a deal may emerge from Washington talks and Cortland Union City. Hatchery plans include stocking rainbows and crown trout with 900 rainbows, 900 crown trout, and 100 brooks scheduled in various streams, though overall yield remains uncertain.

Detroit Fore Motor Ca Aluike Drageedom CIO United Auto Workers TAW Walter Reuther Corty Union City Washington Merrill Lillie CFO CIO Lille Vine French Creek Spring Creek

Lucas Seeks Rule Change Over Presidential Nominee Handling

Washington May 18 Democratic Senator Lucas urged the Senate to adjust its rules so a presidential nomination could be handled by a committee. The Senate clash with Byrd over President Truman’s nomination of Wallgren as defense chief highlighted tensions. The vote to table Wallgren stalled in the Armed Services Committee before Truman withdrew the nomination.

Associated Press Washington Taucas Thinols Senate Laas Byrd Truman Mon Walaren State of Washington Wallgren Senate Armed Services Committee Haver Trimmur Wallgen National Security Resources Board

Columbus youth to appeal verbal abuse charge

Frank Savko, 10, of Columbus Ohio, will have an Erie county court hearing tomorrow morning on his appeal from a summary conviction for alleged verbal abuse at a city park. Police Magistrate M S Corbett ordered the appeal, to be heard by one of the Erie county court judges at 9:90 a m.

Columbus Frank Savko R C Erie County Erie County Hirt

Moving Draft Office Transfers Equipment to Corry

The office equipment and files from Union City will be moved tomorrow to a second floor post office space in the Nations Bank building. It will operate with two part time days Tuesday and Thursday, with a plan to become full time if needed. Local 18 year olds will register within five days of reaching 18, including residents of Union City Waterford and Berlinboro served by Bedard No 4.

Gerry Union City Fince Harrisburg Nations Corry Wellin Secessary Waterford jBéinboro Bédard No Willy Valpert

Russia Moves in Conference Stir Speculation

Washington May 19 The State Department chief Acheson appears before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to outline Western policy toward postwar Germany ahead of a major foreign ministers conference. Observers note Soviet reactions to German policy and the Paris talks on traffic and transit could shape the scale of Western concessions, with division in Berlin and the fate of a democratic western German government central to the debate.

Wextern Germany Hays Wwe Russlang Bam Vesiiblois Sito Patieen Helmstew-Berlin Jeuchramic Russia Associated Prey Washington Acheson Senate Foreign Stern Faussie Wyler Brinco Byatt Witthina Willis Wilinsky the Tate Eas Paris Sn Fercity Berlin Soviets Reliet Ayer

Senate group approves Matthews and defense officials

Senate armed services committee advances nominations for Fraiser Matthews Omaha lawyer to a top defense post and recommends two undersecretaries, Tian A Kimball California and Gordon Gray North Carolina, with hearings and a brief cabinet session overseeing the moves as Senator Lyndon Johnson is tasked with a later decision.

Senate Matthews Associated Press Washington Benitilt F. Matthews Omaha Pamma Tian A. Kimball California Navy Gorden Gray North Carolina Army Cry Tydings Lyndon Solnewy

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