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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1949
Page
1
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Navy officials told the House Armed Services Committee morale among Naval officers and men is generally good. Secretary Matthews testified morale is sound as top brass faced questions on defense policy differences and unification tensions. An unnamed source, later identified by a radio broadcast, disclosed concerns about mobile naval forces and defense strategy.
Washington reports that Captain Crommelin is suspended as Navy officials investigate a confidential documents leak. Secretary Matthews ordered him to respond to superiors after Crommelin acknowledged distributing the material to news reporters. Admiral Price announced the action, while Admiral Denfeld began an inquiry into the leak and possible court martial.
President Truman said intervention is not yet warranted as coal and steel strikes progress. John J. Lewis accepted a government-sponsored peace parley invitation. Cyrus Ching called for talks as the domestic economy would suffer if stoppages widen. Synthetic fuel studies advance with deposits in Utah and Virginia under review.
The Cont family from Poland, including John Cont Mary and their baby, arrived in America after wartime displacement. Sponsored by Mary Sadowski of Columbus, they left Bremerhaven October 1 and will live on the Sadowski farm while seeking a permanent home.
Barr Bell, longtime manager of the Wid Mann and Tess chain drugstore, resigns effective today after about one and a half years in the post. Carl Gilford, assistant manager for the past nine months, will replace him, with John T. Spers of Philadelphia appointed to assume the assistant role.
Corry YMCA directors approve renovating the Rod and Gun Club space for youth use on a six year rent free plan funded by a building fund loan repaid as rent. Committee led by Bruce Thomas and Arthur Burgess will meet to finalize contracts. work aims include lights toilets and repairs, with completion by December. State official W Haines Kent attended the meeting.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania rescue crews recovered the bodies of Kenneth Lundo and Lee Scovern both 39, found at the bottom of a 470 foot shaft after water was pumped from the mine. Earlier today rescuers pumped flood water at the independent free lance mine to locate two trapped miners, with only faint hope remaining.
Kiantone man Lee receives a new trial after a 10 to 20 year sentence was ordered in Attica prison for a crime involving an assault on a housekeeper Karoly Wag. The appellate division ordered the retrial, with earlier details noting the victim's alleged injuries and location in Corry.
Union leader Philip Murray announced Kaiser Steel accepted contract terms benefiting 3500 Fontana workers. Nationwide strikes by 600000 steelworkers and 400000 soft coal miners persisted as the government signaled steps toward mediation and a possible settlement, with scattered plant walkouts continuing across Atlanta and Chicago area facilities.
Labor and farmer groups lined up for a 1950 election drive. AFL leaders reported success in cementing alliances with National Farmers Union, National Grange and American Farm Bureau to back a multiyear political fund. They aim to elect allies in rural districts and defeat opponents of farm programs and welfare measures.
An incident report notes a collision near Rash Mercer with Mercer Slip involved. A tow truck removed a vehicle 150 percent from the scene as authorities documented the actions. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR damage, but the event centers on Mercer and residents of Jeanette and Lowter.
In a tense World Series clash at Yankee Stadium the Dodgers and Yankees exchange scoring plays with Jake Robinson delivering a clutch double for the Dodgers and Gil Hodges driving in runs. Amid misplays and noisy infield action the Dodgers and Yankees mount late threats, but the game remains tight through five innings with errors and baserunners piling up.
Chicago reports say the American Medical Association and 16 state and county medical societies are under federal anti trust investigation by the Justice Department. St Louis recalls former postmaster general Robert Stannegan, longtime owner of the St Louis Cardinals, who died at his home. The cause of death was not disclosed. In Washington a note says the United States protests a wolfish act amid tensions over Germany and Soviet zone containment and trade policies.
Aimed at sweeping expansion of the nation s social security program moves to the Senate today. The plan would raise benefits and broaden coverage, with a payroll tax scale rising gradually from one to three percent by 1985. It would apply to self employed, domestic workers, and employers’ paid workers, and link benefits to average wages over years of payroll tax contributions.
Corry authorities report John McCallum pleaded not guilty at arraignment on a felony charge involving his three young children found alone in a locked upstairs bedroom. The case, tied to alleged neglect, prompted a continuation as McCallum explained wife’s work shift and absence. Witnesses were delayed to bolster the account with Mrs. McCallum and neighbors testifying about the home situation and prior incidents.
French Premier resigns as President Vincent Auriol accepts the premier’s resignation amid coalition strain over wage controls. Quewonte quit after opposing a general wage boost demanded by Socialists. Auriol to form new government and seek a successor this afternoon.
John Wilcox, a frontier Crawford county resident, pleaded guilty to impersonating a State Liquor Control Board officer. He was remanded to Crawford County jail on a $1,000 bond, with a November term hold ordered by Alderman Dominick Lemme. The case includes auto larceny charges tied to a stolen car, and additional details involve his father Dora Wilcox. The proceedings followed a police search from August 14 related to the impersonation and auto theft allegations.
Harrisburg Associated Press reports that requests for relief are mounting across Pennsylvania due to the coal and Sigel strikes. Deputy Secretary Robert W. Wray says applications are rising at major centers like Johnstown, Bethlehem and Pittsburgh and may climb further if labor disputes linger. Officials are diverting staff from standard cases to interview more applicants, with emphasis on large families and those with extended unemployment. Jobless benefits eligibility remains a focus as the system grapples with tightening resources and expanding caseloads.
President Truman signed a 1.314 billion arms aid bill authorizing military support to 14 countries. The measure backs Norway Denmark Italy Britain Greece Turkey the Philippines Korea and the non Communist China region. The plan includes a standing security council with Bradley at its head and five regional planning groups to coordinate Allied defense efforts.
Michael Sprovers has been appointed to lead a police force amid changes. Patrolman George Burlingame, recently hospitalized after a stroke, is expected to be back after recovery. The department confirms ongoing staffing adjustments and interim leadership at the bureau.
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