25 May 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1950
Page
1
Readable lines mention a sale and names but lack coherent details. Entities are partially legible with references to a sale, a person named Mrs. Tye, and scattered numbers. The fragmentary text does not specify a clear event, date, or location.
Readable fragments outline a short note about a 6-foot rack and tied milk crate with a walle or tie element. The text lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to confirm any broader story.
Swissvale resident Lawrence M. Douglas named superintendent of the Corry public schools succeeding David Swartz. Douglas, 25 years educator and 20 years principal, to begin July with a $6000 annual salary and move to Corry with his wife and three children.
Senators pursue a confidential OSS related report from William Donovan as McCarthy cites new documentary data about Owen Lattimore. Edward Moran says former FEY agents questioned Danov and Van Beuten in New York as the Amerasia inquiry continues.
The House approved a one year extension of the 18 year old draft registration amid global tensions. The plan keeps manpower registration active through 1952 while prohibiting inductions unless a national emergency is declared. The move aligns with a broader standby war mobilization for peace time.
An APL construction project was shut down today by a wildcat walkout involving Laborers Hodcarriers and Jor members. The Laborers started the strike yesterday and crafts joined, halting work as arbitration had just ended on wage disputes.
The United States Britain and France announced a joint agreement to supply arms to Middle East allies for defense only. The three powers aim to enhance regional security and reassure Arab states and Israel while allowing internal security and collective defense in the Near East.
President Truman reshapes the government elevating the Department of Commerce to peak power. Charles Sawyer becomes supervising head of maritime affairs and may lead the Reconstruction Finance Corporation if plans pass. He would oversee a 2 billion dollar agency coordinating industry and government. The move follows his May 1948 entry and broadens Commerce influence.
Washington reports detail a FBI led sting that tracked a chemical chemist in a Russia espionage triangle. Philadelphian Gold is charged with receiving secret atomic data and passing it to the Russians, amid a probe that implicated a third man and broader Soviet intelligence links.
A baby girl named Brenda and a baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Donald Dickinson of Clymer at Corry Hospital. The girl received her name this afternoon while the boy’s name was yet undecided. Mrs Dickinson, formerly Carolyn Te Culver, is from Clymer.
Washington May 5 The federal civil defense office and state planners say it will take years to implement a nationwide civilian defense program. Officials outline emergency plans and administrative steps, detailing needed legislation, funding, and regional actions to prepare communities for potential attacks.
Some 45 000 General Electric employees in Baltimore vote on representation between CIO affiliated unions and UE. Ballots supervised by the NLRB determine which union will represent GE workers, with results due late tonight and a possible split among plants.
The carrier Lamia Airways DC transport plane crashed against the Galera volcano near Past eo last night, killing 22 passengers and three crew. A 10-year-old girl survived. Of the 23 passengers, all but one were Colombians. the sole foreigner aboard was a German-born resident. Witnesses saw the plane explode in the air before the crash.
Three henchmen of the Charles Binagelo forthside political organization including gambler Welter L. Rainey were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of income tax evasion. Also indicted were Samuel Goldberg and Johanny Mangiarus lin.
The community plans a Poppy Day sale tomorrow with proceeds aiding veterans and their families. Funds support wartime relief efforts coordinated by local volunteers from the community and the Mr Lines' Hardware Store on Main Street will host the collection.
In Berlin 100000 Free German Youth marchers mass in the eastern sector with 190000 expected, as West police report 15 arrests for riding in propaganda decorated sticks. East German officials pledge protection as reinforcements rise for Whitsuntide youth demonstrations.
The mayor issued a public proclamation calling for a Memorial Day observance to honor World War I and II dead. A Veterans Council program is planned in City Park, preceded by a parade from the American Legion Home with groups reporting at 1 30 and the parade starting at 2 00.
After a brief layoff, a sale of numbers operates with disrupted practices on Main Street at the intersection of Wee Main and Fhist avenues. Police report a shift from carbon-copy pads to handwritten records as buyers risk nonpayment, while officials note many shops remain closed and treasury tickets are scarce as authorities investigate.
General MacArthur’s staff denies an oriental treasure chest tale citing no link to impounded property. Maj. Gen. Almond says no connection between occupied headquarters holdings and any chest. The report cites a possible vault of gems and metals left by the occupation and mentions former officials’ comments on a key to such a treasure.
Authorities investigate a mysterious shooting involving H Keppel owner of National Bank with a powered rifle. Keppel was wounded near Garland and driven to Curry Hospital by Henry McConnell. police seek motive and suspect details while collecting fingerprints and examining the weapon.
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