12 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
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President Truman, en route to Wake Island for a major weekend conference with General MacArthur, expressed hope of countering the Reds’ threat. He said shore actions show progress toward peace, and the talks may contribute to world peace amid election-year expectations. The Wake Island meeting would be the first face-to-face U.N. commander with the president.
The Fair Association directors rejected all bids for the grandstand, highest bid 815, to favor a plan they believe lowers costs and speeds completion. They aim to finish as soon as possible and decide if the town fair grounds can host a race this Fall. Existing seating for 1500 will be replaced by larger stands before next Fall’s fair.
Formal presentation of eight plague and a scroll will honor Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson as Pennsylvania Ambassador. Stewart Long announced the October 27 ceremony, with Jackson arriving that afternoon. Planning meetings and banquet arrangements are already moving forward at Hotel Gary. The award honors a former resident distinguished in vocation. 25 other nominees will be celebrated next week during Pennsylvania Week.
A fire of undetermined origin last night gutted part of the third story of the historic Hotel William Peacock in Mayville. Firemen confined most damage to the third floor within about ninety minutes. Proprietor Alphonse Burke said insurance coverage existed but could not estimate the total loss due to extensive water damage. Credit for aiding containment goes to John Quinn Paul Schaich and AO Newton who used hand extinguishers before the fire crew arrived.
Pratt Board No. 0M led by Henry Wheeler announced doctors dentists veterinarians and allied skills must register next Monday from 8:15 to 12 and 12:45 to 5 at the Cony Post Office building second door. Those under 50 must register and return forms within five days. Draft classification favors those with military training or prior service. Albert L. Blass resigns. Albert Beath named to succeed as appeal agent for the board.
Lawrence Thomas announces a $5,000 improvement program for the Thomas Motor Co. project includes new windows on the north side and second floor to brighten the body shop, plus a major exterior Perma-stone facing to cover the entire building. The north side facing Clinton Street slated for completion by spring. The Perma-stone contractor from Erie plans to finish the rest of the work within this month.
Three Airmen were killed and five injured in a C-119 cargo plane crash in southern Japan while returning from Korea. Among the wounded were war correspondents Harold Faber of the New York Times, John Jefferson of CBS, and John M. Colless of Reuters. Names of other injured and the dead crewmen were withheld. The plane struck an embankment in bad weather during landing.
Western diplomats say Vishinsky’s ideas are obsolete as Britain and the United States push a seven power resolution to empower the General Assembly to act against aggression if the Security Council stalls. Moscow seeks separate consideration of its proposals and counter moves. The seven powers including the United States Britain France Canada the Philippines Turkey and Uruguay plan to meet to finalize the resolution.
At 5 p m yesterday at West Main and Mendez avenues two cars collided. Henry Fleckenstein 56 of Warren drove a PennGas Co car and Hollis Raney 26 of Decanterville Tenn drove a second vehicle. Fleckenstein was partway through the intersection when Raney struck, causing 80 damage to Fleckenstein’s car and 40 damage to Raney’s.
West Berlin residents paid silent tribute to Germans resisting Communist terror in the Soviet sector. Sirens signalled a citywide moment of silence at noon as Mayor Benstqa announced that 375,712 adults in West Berlin reportedly voted against Communism in the Russian-occupied area.
Erie and Warren Counties civic leaders announce a fund drive to raise about 12000 for a park on an adjacent plot to the destroyed 1947 dam site. An option to buy the 900 by 160 to 400 feet parcel is held, with $1000 to be paid to Val Flaherty, and state aid being pursued after initial rejection.
Pittsburgh state investigators extend scrutiny to bank accounts and safety deposit vaults of Mayor David Tawreyice and 76 city leaders. Subpoenas issued to public safety director George Mabley, police superintendent Harvey Scot, city council president Kilgallen, and Inspector Maloney among others.
Omaha Neb Det 12 Heer says national budget may exceed 42 billion dollars as defense spending rises. Navy and government officials push tax increases and new controls to finance a broader defense effort. The navy chief cautions wartime taxes and civilian disruption are possible realities.
Harrisburg October 12 Associated Press reports a proposed highway network for Pennsylvania aims to meet 1962 traffic needs while staying affordable for taxpayers. The Turnpike system would remain essential yet not overextended, with extensions to Philadelphia and the western, northwestern, and northeastern corridors under study to reach broader state standards.
The 28th Division at Camp Atterbury Indiana received revised pass regulations allowing overnight passes for married men and 36 hour weekend passes. The changes, announced yesterday by Maj. Gen. Daniel B Strickler division commander, expand eligibility and permit more men on passes during one time.
In Dauphin County the State Tax Equalization Board's market valuations for real estate were upheld for use in computing school subsidies. The decision, by Judge Karl E. Richards, preserves the subsidy framework amid appeals and questions over appellate jurisdiction and potential disruption to district funding.
Vincent Del Principe, 25, a garage operator near New Castle, Pennsylvania, spotted a truck labeled explosive with fire and smoke. He halted the unsuspecting driver William Barthalomey and, with Del Principe and Barthalomey, used extinguishers from the garage to battle a blaze advancing along the truck bed. The explosion threat was contained, but the trailer and truck suffered heavy damage.
Cambria County Coroner Joseph Gavehar said Migr Suwenski 65 a retired coal miner of Marsteller was found drowned yesterday in Marsteller dam. He appeared to have died overnight with no foul play indicated.
Allied warships and planes bombarded Chanajin on the east coast as Red forces retreated under heavy bombardment. Missouri and Helena supported the assault while Soviet and Chinese positions held in the peninsula's north. The clash, part of a larger three pronged offensive, saw Reds forced back toward Pyongyang despite stubborn defense.
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