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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
1
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A partial OCR text fragment mentions counties towns and dates, referencing Petin in Pennsylvania and various local terms. The readable portions list places like Tol int om nw be u and south, with scattered numbers and terms suggesting a legal or public notice context. The fragment lacks coherent events or identifiable individuals.
In an open session Radford tells Congress that relying on the B 36 bomber risks national security. He argues the theory of cheap victory via strategic bombing is unsound and warns aviation emphasis may neglect needed fighters and older navy assets.
Ranger Tom Hulman reports all nine men aboard a Air Force C-47 perished when the craft crashed six miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and east of Mount Mitchell in Ashe County. Warden Hall confirms wreckage location and says a victim crawled free before dying from burns. Search efforts continue.
The Senate pushed for passage of a flexible farm price support plan and approved an amendment to curb government stock sales by the Commodity Credit Corporation. Senator Anderson of New Mexico led a measure to anchor price support with a $4.75 billion fund, aiming to keep prices stable without depressing trade.
In Somerset Pa two more coal pickets were placed under bond after disorder near a paper mill. Ottis Oy Wilt 24 and his father 61 both of Wellersburg faced charges including amine nam mbttony and dilorderry as police investigated a union driven clash.
Spar tansburg residents debate a citywide water system versus a sewage plan. A local survey by Hill and Hill will estimate costs and participation, guiding bonding to fund a 40 year payoff, with a public meeting planned to present details.
Rev. Robert Knapp, pastor of the Methodist church, pleaded guilty to a public indecency count while under psychiatric study. Erie County judge will consider next Thursday pleas after a test, with three teenagers testifying. Supporters say the minister needs treatment. he has been free on $500 bond.
The Navy Neptune bomber set a record by flying a nonstop leg of about 4,863 miles from an aircraft carrier. Commander Broderick Te Aah led the crew including Morrison, Cox, and Lit Da, while the aircraft carried 250 gallons of gasoline beyond standard fuel loads. The flight departed Mor Tole and ended near Mor Crewnmy, with various crew members noted for their roles.
In Washington, John L. Lewis and leading soft coal operators met with Conciliation Chief Cyrus Ching to negotiate an end to the 19 day strike. Attending were UMW leaders Thomas Kennedy and John Owens. talks recessed indefinitely as government mediation begins.
Production workers at the Camden plant of the RGA Victor division announce a strike by 4 to 1 margin. President Jobin Teta says the move follows ongoing wage and policy disputes within the Amptien wind sector. Labor leaders expect pending votes on format changes and workers' demands.
Washington reports the Senate-House atomic group session debates the Air Force ability to detect and intercept bombs. Key officials, including Benet McMahon and David Lilienthal, face party-line splits as questions about security and potential mismanagement surface amid Pearl Harbor comparisons.
Associated Press dispatch reports Hawaii dock workers reached a settlement after a 159 day strike impacting stevedoring at Honolulu and ports like Port Allen and Hilo. Union leaders announced an immediate return to work with wage issues to be retroactively paid from March. The agreement focuses on TLWU demands and future talks on driving tucks and strike terms.
Lester Miller Jr, 24, of Campbell near Youngstown, awaits grand jury action on a charge of manslaughter in the death of George Gowside. The defendant, previously charged with second degree murder, faced Judge John W. Paver as prosecutors outlined the case. The incident began when a used car deal fell through at The Wheel Store on Norte Center Street, leading to an altercation and ultimately a fatality cited to a hammer strike incident.
Chueijee Mangan, longtime Bell Telephone employee, retires after 48 years of service. Beginning in 1907 as a line messenger, he advanced through wire chief, supervisor, and district engineer roles in Niagara Falls and Buffalo. He retires at Niagara Falls and was honored by colleagues with a chair.
The United Steelworkers threaten a strike at Aluminum Company of America affecting 20,000 workers if wage talks do not advance by Monday. The union cites stalled negotiations, rejected wage offers, and pension issues as the motive for the action while bargaining continues.
The drafty play by play notes a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers as Hodges, Berra, Robinson, Reese, and Branca appear in a rough early game. The lines show hits and errors with no decisive scoring yet.
Torry High School will begin a driver training course next week for students. The program includes 32 hours of actual driving plus classroom work and outdoor exercises observing traffic rules, speeds, and stopping distances. Instructors note common violations and emphasize safety during the course.
The article reports a Western push over Berlin amid Cold War tensions as East German authorities prepare to establish the German Democratic Republic. It notes a move to make West Berlin a state of the West German republic and cites U S and British reactions to events in Berlin and eastern Germany. The piece references Berlin capital status, potential leaders, and the political shift announced under East German rule.
Local mail and paper carriers report dog bites here. Officers note owners liable and city payment for medical costs. Complaints recorded on Wright Street and Storypin Street as incidents prompt notices to owners. Treatment and protections outlined. residents urged caution around barking dogs.
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