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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1950
Page
1
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Secretary of State Acheson told Congress the growing Soviet power demands organizing the Western military strength into balanced collective forces. He urged support for a plan to strengthen North Atlantic ties and deter Russia, citing London talks and the need for rapid, coordinated defense.
Two Brooklyn teen gangs from Bedford-Stuyvesant the Nils and the Greene Avenue Stompers traded about 40 pistol shots yesterday during Memorial Day disturbances before police could subdue them. Casualties included a wounded man nicked behind a car and a forehead scar from a flying slysis. the clash involved real pistols and homemade cap guns.
Holiday period horror as Memorial Day week totals 547 violent incidents nationwide with 330 traffic fatalities 87 drownings and 72 killed in other mishaps including airplane crashes falls and explosions. National Safety Council president H Dearborn notes the toll reflects the season’s dangers and signals heightened vigilance.
Donovan Construction seeks to complete the 9 percent finished East Smith sewer project. A meeting is set for 10 a m with Charles Donovan, city street officials, Mayor Kinley, and a National Surety Corp representative to decide the project's course. The city previously ordered the firm to forfeit the contract of 70 917 dollars from last spring.
Washington May 31 Senate Democratic Leader Lucas said Congress may adjourn by July if major bills are agreed on after a White House conference with President Truman He will seek talks with Senator Taft this week to expedit e business and reach a consensus on pending bills to hit the July 1 target If no agreement is reached his timeline remains uncertain
City police reported a collision near West Smith Street Hately Street where a 181 Dodge convertible driven by Charles Morton and a westbound vehicle driven by Butch Jackson collided. The Morton car slid 260 feet, snapped poles, and all four hospitalized occupants later released except two who remained for injury assessment. Delores Beezub and Grace Wise, both of Dion City, remained in hospital for evaluation with other injured listed.
A New York county grand jury returned an information against gambler Frank Erickson who testified before a Senate Investigation that he netted $100000 a year from gambling operations. He faces one count of conspiracy and 58 counts of bookmaking covering 1920 to 1950. District Attorney Hogan said co conspirator Harry Richards is named but not a defendant and is held as a material witness in $100000 bail.
Washington May 31 The House trimmed more than 2000000000 for the Post Office Department prompting Postmaster General Donaldson to announce new service cuts. He warned the reductions ordered April 18 would seriously disrupt mail transport and delivery in both cities and rural areas unless Congress restores funds.
Corey residents and Lele Leibute led Memorial Day ceremonies as over two thousand gathered for the parade along Main Street and West Washington, with a city park program featuring Boy Scout and Girl Scout units, a Memorial Day address by Assemblyman W. W. Waterhouse, and a mayoral welcome. Federal and local offices closed. cemeteries decorated. traffic and street activities limited by parade and observance.
Harrisburg will conduct ballistics tests on eight bullets fired from a 30 caliber Stevens rifle as part of an investigation into a bunker shooting in Warren County. Pvt John Krupey and Btherilr L. , of the State Police barracks, left this morning with investigators Eben and Harrison to await results. District Attorney says charges depend on ballistics results and the youth’s account.
Washington May 31 Joni A McCone Los Angeles business executive was nominated by President Truman as undersecretary of the Air Force. A close friend of Secretary Finletter he served on the president's air policy commission and helped draft its military sections in the January 1 1948 survival report.
In Spartansbury a dwelling burned with Sowaete estimated losses around $5,000. Albert Steadman, a Spartanebure resident, died attempting to rescue his wife’s pet dog and reach his family. Firefighters arrived promptly. Mrs Steadman and children escaped to a nearby pool.
Six Corry and area residents were treated at Corry Hospital for various injuries from Monday to yesterday. Mrs Haber Davis was treated after a fall at her daughter’s home on Wayne Street. Roger Tinik age 11 and Loyd Winink were treated after incidents at local locations. Baby Baker and other locals received care for minor injuries and released. Several cases involved a tractor mishap, a hand injury, and a dog injury with no lasting harm.
West German border tensions rose as thousands of youths in blue FDJ and Communist shirts gathered near the border. Police blocked inspection at Helmstedt while hundreds pressed toward the border. no violence occurred as officers dispersed crowds and turned back groups entering West Germany.
Americans observed Memorial Day with prayers for peace and pledges to resist tyranny. General George Marshall led services calling for UN support and divine aid to bring lasting peace. President Truman spoke from the presidential yacht urging unity in prayer. Locally, residents decorated graves while war memories were recalled by officials and citizens alike.
John McCallum of Snyder in Crawford county faces trial after a road crash between Spartansburg and Riceville last Saturday. He was arraigned on no charge of operating a motor vehicle after pension status and released to custody at Meadville police substation. He pleaded nolle contendere and was ordered held for Crawford county court term. Heinz Wrekeler approved as first post war US German consul general to the Ruhr area. Wrekeler is a deputy of the Free Democratic party.
INDIANAPOLIS May ox Two Belo, Pa residents were injured when their single engine plane nosed over in a plowed field after attempting takeoff following the Ta- Hiahayols Speedway classic. William Post 29 suffered back injuries and Julius Gross 28 offered possible back and head injuries. They were taken to hospital.
State police reported a one-car crash near Waterford injuring three youths and sending them to Union City Hospital. Driver Robert Drake, 24, of French Creek, sustained chest injuries. David Currier, 18, Waterford, left knee and general contusions. Ronald Carrier, 19, Waterford, broken left leg and other injuries. A fourth youth, Thomas Gould, escaped with a shaken hip. They had been traveling from Waterford rink toward Union City when Drake’s brakes failed and the car plunged off the road.
Harrisburg May 41 A Democratic strategy conference convened with state leaders and candidates to craft a plan to defeat Governor James H Duff and the Republican ticket. Maurice J Splain Jr asserted the party would fight hard to win despite a tough road ahead.
Meg Nether Faulkner of East South Street died from shock after a Memorial Day crash near Wellsboro. Her husband George D. Faulkner and Mrs Esther Darling survived, with multiple injuries reported. A separate incident on Lake Pleasant Road near Erie killed Mr and Mrs Hodges when their truck plunged off a bridge. Passenger Robert Hammond survived injuries as rescuers investigated the scene.
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