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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1950
Page
1
The text shows a garbled real estate listing with references to acres price values and contact numbers. It mentions items like 8 acres and a venue, and lists names such as RICK EAST and a phone number. The readable content is chaotic and lacks coherent narrative or complete facts.
Union to meet today for a 10 vote on pay rise amid stalled talks at Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. The company proposes a five percent raise now and five percent on March 19 1951 in a contract with no reopen clause for higher wages this period.
Pittsburgh November 24 Nelson McVicar plans to retire from the Federal District Court of Pennsylvania around February i He will take an active retirement with possible advisory duties and less strenuous tasks He is the last Republican on the western Pennsylvania federal bench His retirement opens a path for President Truman to name a successor for the $15 000 a year lifetime post A list of potential candidates includes William S Rahauser Allegheny County District Attorney and Mic Anne Alpern Pittsburgh city collector Other possible appointees include Judges James J O'Toole and Harry M Montgomery of Allegheny County Common Pleas Court and Premo J Colum U S attorney's assistant, among others
In Korea near Northwest Port the Chinese Reds released 30 U.S. prisoners from the Eighth Cavalry after ambush and capture. Nine wounded were among the captives who were moved to a nearby village hospital for treatment. The incident occurred Thursday evening.
Long Island Rail Road disaster caused 77 deaths and 82 injuries with 15 in critical condition. Governor Dewey and Mayor Ellliettey ordered investigations and the ICC planned hearings. Dewey called for drastic action to shield 200,000 daily riders. A jail escape in Evans City ends with inmate tearing through bars.
State Police said five traffic crashes occurred around Corry yesterday injuring two people and causing extensive damage. Victims included Anthony Zokowski of Waterford and Martin Hellker of Spartansburg with injuries ranging from possible rib and head injuries to bruised shoulder and leg.
A nine member Chinese Communist delegation arrived at Idlewild Airport en route to press China’s charge of American aggression before the United Nations security council. Wu Hsui Chan said the UN should grant just treatment to Beijing and argued it would aid peace in the Pacific. The group, welcomed by Soviet and other bloc representatives, did not speak to reporters.
A four-vehicle crash near Harrisburg killed Rev. Guy Metniyre 90 and his wife Edna 48 and their son John 10 along with a friend Shirley Carpenter 18 of Ret Hill. Three others were injured. one driver faces manslaughter charges as authorities probe the chain of events.
Alva Johnston, 62, magazine writer, author and 1922 Pulitzer Prize winner for Times coverage of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, died last night at Bronxville Hospital. A Yonkers resident, he began at the Sacramento Bee in 1906 and later freelanced for The New Yorker and the Saturday Evening Post.
Premier Tito told AP on Thanksgiving Day that Yugoslavia would defend its independence even at a high price and could seek Western arms if Cominform pressure grows. He praised American aid, urged Congress to pass aid for food and relief, and said UN intervention would be invited if Cominform attacked. The interview covered military political and economic issues.
A historical holiday period saw 189 deaths, with reports noting a high of 481 in related records. Officials cite age related vulnerabilities and extended travel risks as contributing factors. Local authorities stress continued safety measures and public awareness to reduce future casualties.
A massive blast ripped a Texas to New York natural gas pipeline near King of Prussia Pennsylvania injuring none reported but destroying two farm buildings and scorching 150 feet of pipe line. Fire crews from Montgomery County districts battled flames, traffic clogged Valley Forge area, and Transcontinental Pipelines alerted authorities. Separately Fils Hayworth and Prince Aly Khan begin a four month globe voyage ending in East Africa for hunting.
Snow and freezing temperatures grip the Belt City with reports of as much as six inches of snow, 23 degrees nightly lows, and drifting blasts. Roads slow, plows deployed, and traffic incidents crop up around Painesville and nearby towns as officials warn of continuing wind flurries and plummeting temps tonight. A separate Erie case notes Robert Lee Bell’s manslaughter verdict and sentencing. TYDINGS TO PRACTICE LAW after defeat for re election plans to work in Washington and Baltimore.
A United Nations force of about 100000 troops launched a sweeping offensive along the Korean battle front to end the war quickly. MacArthur directs the advance from the northwest, with Allied corps and Turkish units moving up as weather and defenses tighten around enemy positions.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania 186 million dollar public relief fund shrinking with monthly expenditures around 6.8 million. If funds exhaust by April next year, the 1952 legislature may need about 19.9 million in deficiency funds to cover relief through May 31, with past sessions approving special deficits. Robert Wray cites uncertainties in relief caseload and outlook.
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