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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1949
Page
1
Readable parts mention a street scene and a city area with unclear names and numbers. The fragment lacks clear events, persons, or organizations to summarize into a full news item.
United Mine Workers policy committee met in New York as a yet unresolved walkout threatened nationwide coal production. John L. Lewis shifted from secret moves to direct talks with major operators, with the midnight strike deadline looming and government intervention uncertain.
In Pittsburgh area 10 miners quit as districts vote to join a three week strike ending at midnight tonight. Dennis Marshall, district representative for HK TIME, reports workers consider quitting amid stalled negotiations. Read as tensions mount among 5,000 miners in the regional division.
Deputy coroner Keating concluded no inquest is planned into the death at Center Atreel railroad crossing. An Erie Railroad westbound freight train struck and killed the victim instantly. Witnesses included engineer Earl Rudd fireman Clyde Raybucke and others. gates had not been lowered until just before the locomotive arrived. Funeral services were held at Torrey Funeral Home in Spartanburg with interment at Rowe Hill Cemetery.
Dallas reports say investigators study wreckage and survivor statements as 28 died in the 80 passenger crash en route from New York to Mexico City. Eighteen others were injured. the airliner struck two buildings and exploded in flames near Love Field. The captain said engine one failed on final approach while fuel issue and wing drop led to loss of altitude.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate talks to resume in Pittsburgh on November 30 involving the Aminia Company of America and a group led by Geroberty Will Féstimie Goneraet with the CI United Bhlworers in Bin Fore City on a Friday.
Washington on November 30 Associated Press reports the Republican push in 1950 will center on President Truman's welfare program. GOP leaders doubt a unified platform, while Senator Smith of New Jersey signals broad GOP opposition to the welfare state and increased government authority. Senator Patti and other Republicans weigh whether to draft early policy principles as internal debates continue.
The Erie county session heard Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation seek a 1.3 million annual rate increase. Local towns and boroughs opposed the move with support from Erie and Johnstown lawyers. Company vice president Thomas A. Boyd testified four aims behind the hike, including capital for new facilities and standardized local rates. The plan envisions an $8.178 million build program from late 1849 to 1850 with $4.25 million from debt issues.
A Corry infant was struck by a truck on North Center Street and transported to Corry Hospital with facial injuries. The driver stopped, and authorities found the baby lying in the yard area before aid arrived. The incident remained under investigation by local police.
District attorney elect Ploya J Uphes faced arrest today in a fatal three car crash near St Marys. Mrs William Neyell 26 died from a severed jugular injury in the crash. Five men were hospitalized including Edward Stewart 41 and Hermon Buttington 34. Jones 45 was detained in county jail as state police investigate charges of drunken driving.
City reports indicate several residents voiced complaints about a disturbance on East Main Street last night after a police officer was shoved and accused of drinking heavily. Chief Hurley Drake said he had not been notified. no arrest was reported as of this afternoon.
The electrical workers union plans to resume contract talks in Pittsburgh with Westinghouse Electric Corp. The move followed a protest by a former CIO union leader and aims to replace local leaders at Westinghouse allies and other members.
The Ctocrystron Doards meeting revised penalties for three tax ordinances. Penalties start the day after delinquent payments or official notices, with interest of one half percent monthly from payment period end. Delinquency notices were not yet sent, and refunds may affect affected businesses.
Communist forces moved on Chungking as Chiang Kai-Shek arrived at Chengtu to rally defense. Reports say 20,000 Red troops crossed the Yangtze and entered near Chungking while Kiangpehsien was seized and naval planes pounded Red concentrations south of Shanghai.
Rep J Parnell Thomas of North Dakota pleads no contest to payroll padding charges and seeks mercy from the federal court. Miss Helen Campbell, former secretary to Thomas, is dismissed from charges as a government case notes she acted as employer-linked aide. Thomas faces up to 32 years in prison and $40,000 in fines while remaining free on a $1,000 bond.
Deer hunting yielded fewer kills due to lack of tracking snow and light hunter turnout. Snow is forecast for tonight and tomorrow as midrods hope for tracking snow by Saturday before a larger hunting party aims to bag bucks. Reports list several deer killed yesterday and others in nearby townships with weights from 120 to 195 pounds and locations including Centerville Pittsfield and Blue Eye.
Erie report says Patrolman Waller R. May died from bullet wounds after a gunman, Hartwell, opened fire in the Veterans Administration office. Officer Leo Wulwinger died earlier. Hartwell, declared insane, was held at Erie County Prison. The incident followed Hartwell’s barricade and failed disability payment plea.
Assoc press reports Labor Prime Minister Peter Fraser defeated as Nationalist Sidney George Holland becomes new leader. Nationalists win 46 seats to Labor's 34 in the 80 seat parliament, signaling political shift ahead of elections in Australia and Britain.
A fifth patient at a state hospital dies from a cerebral hemorrhage. Investigators say a confrontation occurred near the dining room involving an attendant and another patient. The coroner is examining possible involvement of visitors and staff in the incident.
Washington reports plan for secret atomic tests by the United States in the mid Pacific proving grounds at Eniwetok. The Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Department noted tests are planned with observers restricted, while noting that Russia has now exploded its own device. The policy limits foreign observers and data transmission under the Atomic Energy Act.
Federal Judge Sylvester J. Ryan ordered all FBI agents involved in the Coplon Gubitchey spy conspiracy to appear at a Monday 4 p.m. hearing in New York Navy. The court will consider suppression of evidence from wire tapping and whether related statements should be tossed, as Prosecutor Archibald Palmer pursues trial limits for Judith Coplon and co defendants.
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