07 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1950
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads as a property and tax notice referencing a house, a court, and various names and numbers. It mentions 1980, an office, and charges, with unclear owner details and location markers. The readable facts include a 4 bath unit and references to county and assembly cash actions.
A column by Roger W. Banson discusses decentralization as a solution to urban decline. It cites investor caution toward city centers, rising suburban demand, and banks selling public utility stocks. Officials advocate decentralization as a cure, with continued discussion promised on page eight.
Gov Duff of Pennsylvania urged a plan to form mutual aid compacts among states to meet emergencies from enemy attacks. The plan would let governors exchange food clothing medicines and other supplies plus engineering housing police and health services and activate state guards and emergency personnel as needed.
Fayette county chief assessor Frank Hradesky of Uniontown and ex deputy sheriff James Paul Graham face charges in an extortion scheme allegedly targeting $400 from Brownsville bus company. Commissioner William J. Kam noted counts of blackmail cheating by false pretenses and conspiracy. Smith set bonds at 4000 dollars for Hradesky and Paull, with commitment ordered for extradition.
United Nations leaders in New York move toward final approval of a Korean peace plan allowing UN troops to advance to the 38th parallel. Russia voices a rival bloc proposal as Greece India Ukraine abstain from key votes while committees set up elections and a seven-member UN commission to supervise a unified Korea.
In New York on October 7, negotiations for a Japanese peace treaty were in an exploratory phase after about a month of behind the scenes diplomacy at the United Nations. Republican advisor John Foster Dulles spearheaded efforts, meeting with Pacific powers including Australia New Zealand and the Philippines as the talks remained at the exchange of views and informal discussions at the governmental level.
Capone era figures Ricco and Filben are linked to an 80,000 dollar loan from race track operators and more than 350,000 dollars spent after prison. Senator Kefauver leads a Chicago underworld inquiry, with witnesses detailing loans and suspicious finances amid two days of closed hearings.
Philadelphia chemist Harry Gold, indicted for acting as a courier for Dr Claus Fuchs, faces a possible death sentence for wartime espionage. He has pleaded guilty and is jailed in Holmes Prison. He may call witnesses before Judge James P. McGurney to mitigate punishment. The case links to a Russian atomic spy ring and FBI cooperation.
Los Angeles hosts the American Legion’s 32nd annual national convention with about 200000 attendees expected. Tonight’s premiere of the Legion stage revue Red, White and Blue sells for 10 dollars, a five hour show set to tour for two years. Delegates consider inflation impacts on defense contracts while Dean Acheson faces proxy defense of his policy.
Public utilities ruling may force Shady Avenue closure near the Erie Railroad crossing to accommodate the Corry Jamestown plant. City officials debate paying up to around 9,100 to lower tracks and realign the crossing, with a decision due at the October 16 council session.
Corry police arrested Harlan Taylor of 521 Lake street after a 11:50 pm disturbance near the Texas Lunch. Taylor was fined 360 for disorderly conduct and 2 for drunkenness. A second youth, Robert Bates of Bronk Street, was cleared of complicity. Bates attempted to curb Taylor as officers arrived. Publisher C. B. Johnson of the Charlotte Observer dies at 74 in Charlotte, N C.
Washington reports President Trumars order to broaden enlistment drives, urging doctors and specialists to volunteer. Eligible medics would receive 100 extra dollars per month. the program targets nonmembers and aims to boost war medical forces. Military spokesmen say thousands could be affected as the program unfolds this autumn.
In Harrisburg authorities announce doctors and dentists serving the armed forces must register by October 16 following a proclamation by President Truman. The registration, staged at local Selective Service offices, will prioritize those previously deferred for study or government service. Special facilities will aid attendees at the Pennsylvania Medical Society convention in Philadelphia.
Harold T. Tantz, 28, a former employee, was found guilty of first degree murder in the case of Miss Adi G. Paris, 68, of Grinnell, Iowa. The verdict was returned by a five-woman panel after two hours and 38 minutes of deliberation. Death sentence was recommended but appeal possible. The suspect was arrested August 1 on the Southern Pacific's Golden State Limited after Paris's battered body was found in a blood-spattered lower berth as the train crossed the desert between Bisbee Junction and Douglas.
Mrs Harry Truman wife of the president and her mother Mrs D W Wallace left early today by train for Washington. Mrs Truman had spent several weeks at the home here.
A Lawrence Park woman and another rider were injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 8 north of Ohlon City at 10:30 am. A 1980 Ford was declared total after colliding with a car driven by Julie Roverh Benike of Cleveland. Willis C A steal, 96, of Lawyer Work, and May Portomove were among those involved. Back injuries and other trauma were reported, with hospital transfer arrangements underway.
Acewart Long of the Pennsylvania State employment Service reports NEPH Week success. Beginning with 26 handicapped workers seeking employment, several were hired by Thom as Mutot Co, and two were referred to industrial plants. Wire price increases noted as steel firms raised rates and related products edged up to meet higher costs.
The article honors Dan Depew, age 45, for his long service at the Bank of Gory. It notes a retirement or milestone with colleagues including Lindy Faye Dank and Henry Koeppl. Details about dates and succession are partially garbled but indicate a tribute within a banking context.
City council hearing Monday will probe storm sewer problems linked to the Concrete Five CO project. City Solicitor Walter Seary and officials will discuss possible delays and funding, with representatives from the construction firms identified in the docket. The meeting may address whether the case affects nearby tax or utility measures and park use during proceedings.
Lawrence Miller, a one year old with declining vision, is set to start a small business next week at the Hall service station. Guided by Stewart Long of the Pennsylvania Employment Service and national Em ploy the Handicapped Week chair Thomas, the Corry boy learned leathercraft and chair caning during school years. He will operate with support from a reader and local advocates.
An Air Force briefing says American forces and the South Korean Third Division push toward Wonsan, with advances within about 20 miles of the port city. Reports indicate key U.N. units advancing from Kaesong toward the east coast while preparing new tactics and awaiting larger offensives.
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