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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
1
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Congress adjourned after a 289 day session with many issues left unsettled. President Truman praised the results as worthwhile while lawmakers head home to hear voters, facing a heavy slate of foreign and domestic matters on return.
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President Truman urged cooperation between labor and management to resolve the coal and steel strikes for the nation’s sake. He said he has no plans to seize the industries and hopes mediation succeeds.
Pittsburgh Oct 20 Major automobile producers plan cutbacks unless the nation’s twin steel and coal strikes are settled soon. GM Ford and Chrysler warn of plant shutdowns by mid November if strikes continue. Union leaders and government officials press for settlement as losses mount and unemployment looms in the stalled economy.
New York reports the nine–month trial of nine convicted communist leaders ends with sentences due tomorrow. Penalties cap at five years and fines up to ten thousand dollars per person, a reduction from prior expectations of ten years. The altered Smith Act limits conspiracy penalties and quotes defense emphasis.
Gerry's Community Chest drive reached $9,077 pledged or contributed, more than a third of the $25,800 goal, less than 12 hours after kickoff. Industrial plants donated $4,360 and advance gifts stood at $9,052 with $800 from one plant, $850 from clubs, and $325 from schools. Over 20 workers attended the kickoff in the Municipal Building with Mayor Kinley and officials emphasizing meeting the quota to fund essential programs.
Police gave no definite read in the case after a lengthy interrogation of Ivins Rose Linski of West Pleasant Street. The 35 year old widow was attacked near the West Main Street Fourth Avenue intersection but her cries brought help from Seto Supply plant workers. The suspect, about five feet two inches, feather jacket and bushy hair, denied proximity to the scene and was released. Mrs. Linski could not identify him.
A Sharon woman was killed yesterday in Lafayette Indiana in what authorities describe as a wired serial band incident. Police say W. Williams of Lafayette is involved and remains in custody at the hospital. The investigation continues as officials release few details.
Governor James Duff heads a special Penny a Week entourage that arrived in Corry to a crowd. The 4000-strong reception included the Corry High School Band and Miss Pennsylvania 1949 Marlene Cananzo. Duff praised statewide pride and noted plans to visit 28 cities over six days with seven railroads cooperating.
Aero plant manager K R Benson said the facility is not yet affected by the aluminum workers strike. He noted Aero uses large aluminum quantities for aircraft parts and that surrounding plants are tied up, but his plant’s aluminum supply remains sufficient for current production.
Congress approved a large agricultural program setting price supports and production controls for key crops including wheat cotton corn and bacon with parity aims near wartime levels. Debate highlighted stability for farmers and consumers with critics warning of govt. overreach as President Truman signs into law. Western Pennsylvania forecast braces for warming trend after frost.
President Truman signaled a new push for higher taxes in the upcoming session, saying no plans exist to meet a pared down deficit. He blamed the Republican dominated 80th Congress for curbing tax relief and noted prior proposals to raise 4 to 6 billion dollars were not adopted.
Representatives from Corry and nearby communities plan to depart for Wellsboro to push the Mill Village stretch on Route 6 as the top roadside improvement. The Wellsboro session will consider advancing the project and directing the highway department for action, with several directors and residents attending from Kane and surrounding areas.
Erie County reports 995108 in bonds purchased in September with 896108 in U S savings bonds and stamps. State director Ramsey S Black notes county and state totals across payroll savings plans, and mentions 82800936 in bonds statewide with 24608724 bought via payroll savings plans.
The October meeting awarded over 20000 in contracts for the New Memorial Hospital. American Sterilizer Co of Erie won a 19002 bid for sterilizers and related equipment. Tom Quinn of Wiie secured refrigeration equipment. Hospital statistics showed patient counts down from 35 to 31 with 40 major operations and 98 minor ones. Directors present included Snail, Young, Holden, Morison, Ol, Elston, Nast and Ratinesale. architect Walter F Rattenhouse attended for the bid opening.
In a split vote the Senate confirmed President Truman's nominations of Mon C. Wallgren to the Federal Power Commission and James Mr Mead to the Federal Trade Commission. Wallgren and Mead, both former Senate Democrats who served with Truman, were approved after earlier stalled action. Wallgren had been tied to controversy over leadership of a national mobilization effort.
Det. 20 Edward Bipot fights death sentence in Pittsburgh as his murder conviction faces U S Supreme Court review. The teen defendant appeals the trial verdict with the support of Belbel’s police colleagues and city officials, arguing procedural issues in the case.
General Eisenhower told Congress that armed services unification will work and urged unity over panic. General Collins defended the army against claims it would curb the Marine Corps, while Bradley attacked Navy grievances and urged an end to bickering as hearings continued.
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