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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1950

Page

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Reasons For Job Decline Given Babson Analysis

Babson Park Mass May 27 One in three graduates from high schools and colleges will seek employment this spring while others marry or enter college. War shortages eased and industries stopped expanding, leaving most jobs as replacements. Over 6000 college dropouts and 800000 job seekers will enter the market, with about 760000 looking for work after graduation. The job outlook shows six factors reducing openings and more competition among graduates for limited positions.

Roger W. Babson Babson Park Mass Selinol Braduates Aludies Joh Hunters Castegn Tase HS

Graham Fates at Stake in North Carolina Senate Primary

North Carolina voters faced a decisive Democratic primary to determine the term 1954 successor for Senator Frank P. Graham. Challenger Willis Smith, Raleigh attorney Reynolds, and Graham faced off in a tight race marked by Truman policies, with observers predicting a possible runoff if no candidate gains a majority.

Associated Tress Raleigh N. G Frank P. Graham Truynat of North Carolina University of North Carolina Willis Stl Raleigh Corporation Rober R. Reynolds Smith American Bar Association Truman North Darling Graham Reynolds Gates Dune

East German Youth Parade Amid Berlin Tension

East Germany’s Free German Youth staged a high profile ceremony in Berlin with 8000 blue shirt youths present as Western police kept watch. British, American, and French troops monitored the Sayset sector with armored cars and police patrolling the western sectors. A few incidents occurred including gunfire between German police and East German forces, but the city remained largely calm.

Associated Press Berlin Fkt East Germany Communist Youth Brigades Russia Philles Armel Filal Isith Free Germany Freie Deutsche Jugend Savieh von Hitler Germany West Berlin Geirard G. K. Boline U- 3 Scpres Che? Saylet

Pilgrimage Highlighted by Erie County Historical Society Tour

The Erie County Historical Society hosts a 4 part 30 minute talk sequence during a 150 person tour across Erie County stops. Speakers include Mrs H C Spenger at Colt Station and Ray Leembis at Lindsey Corners. The event ends at Mead Park with Stanley Anderson addressing founding of the Corry school district.

Erie County Historical Society Corry Erie Mest Park I Old Custom House Colt Station H. C. Spenger Lowville The Presbyterian Church Mead Park Stanley Anderson Corry-school District Lindsey Corners Ray Leembis Society Erie County

Crackdown on Czech Regime Readied in U S Curbs

May 21 United States orders Czechoslovak consulate in New York closed and the American consulate in Brno is being closed. May 27 Washington signals tougher actions against a Soviet bloc ally as Prague demands further reductions in American diplomatic staff. The move follows a pattern of consolidating U S representation and expanding restrictions on Czech officials in the United States.

Associated Press Washington United States Today Ant Tounist Czechoslovaka New York State Department Hranstaya United States Praguy Czechoslovaka Whig Waslington Pilisburgh Cleveland Caeehastovallu Brotwstiva Progr Wan Czechoslovakia Ammericas Istrantz League Pro Bratoslava Statis Grecks Cuechasovakia América

China Reds Given Another Island

Hong Kong May 27 The Chinese Nationalists handed the Wanshan Lacrone station to the Communists. The Royal British Navy reported evacuation of the blockade base 40 miles southwest of Fong Mong completed by Nationalist warships at 8 a.m. The move opens Canton to foreign sea commerce for the first time in eight months. Nationalists claim 4,000 Red troops annihilated in the second amphibious attempt to take the islands. The Navy said about 1,000 Nationalist soldiers had been evacuated from the Wanshans to Lingting Island for transfer to Formosa. Lingting lies about 20 miles south of the Wanshans.

Spondancy Hong Kong Royal British Navy Fong Mong Canton Royal Navy British Navy Wanshans Lingting Island Formosa Lingting

Reverend W Hamilton Aulenbach to Speak at Corry High School

Reverend W Hamilton Aulenbach of Christ Church and St. Michael’s Episcopal in Germantown will address graduating seniors at Corry High School commencement exercises. He is widely known in the area as a forceful speaker able to present basic faiths simply and clearly.

W. Hamilton Aulenbacn Christ Church Sind St. Mich 1 Geemantown Corry High

McCarthy and Probers at Odds Over Amerasia Case

In Washington a new development tied to the 1945 Amerasia affair widens the clash between Senator McCarthy and Senate leaders. A former government prosecutor’s statement challenges key evidence, fueling McCarthy’s charge that the State Department harbors Communists. The dispute centers on secrecy in testimony and the propriety of selective disclosure.

Amerasia Solon Senate Associated Press Washington McCaring Amerasis Magazine Fay Eastern Offar Robert M. Hitchcock Sen Tomemittee McGarthy Thte Tydings D-Mds Hitchcock Tobbéine Baran McCarthy State Department McCartin Wiconsin Repubican

Five Injured In Blowtorch Blast In East Liberty

A blowtorch explosion in an East Liberty home yesterday harmed five people including Emma Wapolitana age 3 and her grandmother Mrs. Ems Napolitane. The child and grandmother suffered burns on the face legs and arms while four others were treated and released. The fire sprayed flaming gasoline as workers installed a bathroom tie in.

Pittsburgh East Liberty Emma ‘Wapolitana Pittsburgh E Hospital Burna Ems Napolitane Lee

Military aid plan centers on Tracy Voorhees appointment

The Associated Press reports Tracy Voorhees, former deputy defense official, named to Gray staff to study and coordinate a broad plan for economic and defense aid to allies. The task includes evaluating imports, defense needs, and the European Recovery Program’s end impact, with aims to draft a nonpartisan program by August.

Tracy Voorhees Gray Associated Press Ashington Howire Tey Voorhers Army Frank Ploy Gordan Binsele U.S Ron Gaitowhuke Lahue Teme Mitter Cone

Nast Store Project Completes Remodeling Run in Three Days

An extensive remodeling program at the Nast store in Ol City was completed by the B. M. Girard Company. Manager B. G. Bennett announced the job, finished in three days of intensive work. Interior furnishings were painted light green, new display vases added, and fluorescent lighting installed to improve women’s apparel displays. The project aims to offer a better, more adequate display of offerings.

B. M. Girard Company Ol City B. G. Bennett Wight

New Comet Photographed Near San Diego County

Pasadena May 27 A new comet has been photographed by Rudolph Minkowski and Raab Harrington of Palomar Mt Wilson observatories in six months. The discovery at 2 32 a m Pacific time May 21 was announced yesterday by California Institute of Technology. The comet’s direction is away from the earth and sun with distance not stated.

Asquadres Eeess Pasadena Calif Alomare Afsinch Schmidt San Diego County Rudolph Minkowski Raob G. Harrington Palomar- Mt. Wilson Observatories California Institute of Technology Nero Minkowski

French Colt Galcador Wins Derby At Epsom Downs

French bred colt Galcador captured the English Derby at Epsom Downs with Prince Simon finishing second in the premier race reported from England on May 27. The event drew wide betting interest as Galcador prevailed in the classic contest.

Epsom England Cold Galcador Prince Simon Epsom Downs

Production In Factories Mines May Hit New High

Washington May 27 The postwar boom drives production in factories and mines toward a new high led by durable goods. The Federal Reserve Board notes rising prices and strong sales of consumer items like radios and appliances while overall orders ease slightly as inventories tighten and factory output climbs toward late 1948 peaks.

Washington Ambrieh Nnluiey Securits Hesemul Reserve Board Saul Industrial Utr Maren Che

Service Station Break-In At West Smith Street Site

Police report a break in at Penngoil service station on West Smith with entry through a broken out window. The operator Gene Bupsink says only a photo change was taken while cash from coin devices was stolen at nearby Bowl-Attaching alleys during the same period.

Penngoil West Smith Atleet Gene Bupsink

School Board 10 Adopts Budget Amid Tax Adjustments

Serial directors met May 15 to discuss budget adoption for the new school year. They approved replacing the retail sales tax with a flat mill rate and reduced wholesale tax to 2 mills while keeping club memberships at 1 dollar per member. The changes are expected to yield about 8000 in revenue. adjustments will follow the tentative April budget of 898,700.

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Nomination OKs for Staley and Marsh in Pennsylvania

Austin K. Staley of Pittsburgh won preliminary approval to be third circuit judge in western Pennsylvania amid regional and party objections. Ferguson Marsh Jr. of Greensburg also gained initial approval for U.S. district judge, replacing FR M. Gibson. both await full Senate action. Marsh, 45, would serve for life with a $15,000 yearly salary.

Washington Austin K. Staley Pittsburgh Knidee Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Marah Staley Smith RMM Marsh FR. M. Gibson Ite

Auer Insurance Agency Sold to Corry Firm

Foster B Day and Horton J Davis of Davis and Son Insurance Agency complete purchase of the Auer agency from Paul Pour. The merger ends a 75 year association with the Auer name, with Jerome H Davis joining as a fourth generation agent and special agent for Excelsior Fire Insurance. Sale effective June 1. office will operate in the Horn block until July.

Foster Day Horton J Foster B. Davis and Son Insurance Agenbs Norlly Genter Auer Paul Pour Tavis Vigoranece Igor A. B. Payer Ins Horton J. Davis Jerome H Davis Fom Garrion College Fim Agoin Auer Yuma Harry Auer T He Wilma Rich Scott Baar Pizor Excelsior Fire Insurance Company Syracuse Davis Agency Horn Block

Corry Plants To Operate Monday As Memorial Day Observance

Industrial workers and most city businesses plan to operate next Monday with a Tuesday shutdown for Memorial Day. Ajax plant will close all week for inventory. Memorial Day activities begin with a 2 pm parade from the American Legion on North Center to City Park, followed by a program and open house at the new $150,000 VFW home until 6 pm.

Americas Legion North Center Street

Teen admits firing at car of local banker in roadside incident

A 15 year old boy from a rural area confessed to shooting H Harrison Keppel as he sat in a Chrysler sedan on Cole Fill Road. He described a "cat and mouse" confrontation after misidentifying the driver and believing a theft was in progress. Police cited his voluntary confession to officers and his father before an attorney arrived.

H. Harrison Keppel Cole Fill Widlock Martin Keppel Gauel Charles Camp, Jr Charles Camp Cole Young Keppel Turin Kepyel Amt Teain Marlin Martin Fred Tyib Iit Keppel Harald Hampson Warren Here E Linder John Kevpey Aye Marl Krupey Tisa [Ney

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