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A partial OCR fragment mentions an unnamed case and event with unclear details. The readable parts hint at a military or official context but lack concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.
24 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment mentions an unnamed case and event with unclear details. The readable parts hint at a military or official context but lack concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.
President Truman urged Russia to back a foolproof disarmament plan to free the UN to wage a world war against hunger and agression. He outlined three principles: universal scope, unanimous consent, and enforceable safeguards, warning that one sided disarmament invites oppression.
The government reports the cost of living index rose again last month, nearing the peak of September 1848. The Bureau of Labor Statistics cites a 0.5 point jump, placing the index near 173.8, about 28 percent above the 1936 89 average, and within a fraction of the 1848 high.
Police sign detainers against five youths in two counties for a Friday burglary spree affecting Log Cab Inn and Hullo Dairy Bar. Victor Daugherty Don Nichols and Virgil Walker face burglary charges. Delmer Buell is charged in the Log Cab Inn case. All but Walker are to Erie County jail. bail discussions proceed with judge.
Corry residents travel to Wellsboro for the Route 6 development meeting and officers election of the Roose Yelt Highway Association. Earl T. Cherry leads as president with Harry Engh as vice president. Kay Smook, secretary of highways, to speak to directors at the Wells Hotel.
Members of Ajax Local No. L748 International Association of Machinists will meet at South Center Street to ballot on a company union negotiated contract. Rumor says the offer mirrors a General Motors style deal with 12 cents now 4 cents in February and 4 more next February, a 28 month wage rise of 20 cents, plus a quarterly review for potential raises amid a prolonged strike that began October 2. The union negotiating committee reportedly would recommend acceptance. If approved, production may resume tomorrow.
Washington Oct 24 A new directive from Secretary of Defense Marshall tightens recall rules for reservists across Army Navy and Air Force Aims require six month manpower planning at least four months notice to called reservists and 20 days for personal affairs before reporting Remove from active reserve list those unavailable for extended duty and keep reserves on active daily only as manpower fits draft or volunteers The directive also applies to National Guard units and seeks a uniform policy to reduce recall inequities
Reports from Wonsan and Manpojin indicate two Marine planes on a reconnaissance mission were fired upon by anti aircraft fire from across the Yalu River border. Shelling damaged weather gear. reports say radar control guided the fire. The incident coincides with UN forces advancing toward Manchuria as North Korean troops large-scale surrender accelerates.
Democratic candidate Richardson Dilworth pledges a sweeping state investigation of Philadelphia city government. He spoke in a telecast urging independent voters to back his bid, saying recent city hall revelations show a corrupt political machine cannot reform itself.
The Community Chest plans a $29,500 drive to fund local welfare and hospital services. A kickoff meeting will be held at the Hotel Corry to launch this year's campaign and explain how funds support Lake View Muriel Hospital and other community needs through the year.
Corry council considers appealing to the Public Utility Commission to contest track leveling costs estimated at 2700 dollars as the city seeks help for a proposed relocation project totaling about 7000 dollars. Mayor Kinley notes hydrant charges and staffing changes while addressing fire and building code issues.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told reporters in Chicago that he supports restoring Western Germany but with limits to prevent a future threat to France. He said West Germany joining NATO would strengthen the Western bloc, noting Japan and Germany have long served as balancing powers.
French warplanes attacked Langson on the Indochina border as retreating French troops abandoned the fortress. Reports say fuel and oil depots, food stores, and military stores were destroyed or damaged as Vietminh forces advanced. A French spokesman stated air attacks continued and that Langson garrison completed its withdrawal.
San Francisco report says Al Jolson died suddenly at 68 after a two week retirement from Korea and a luncheon with General MacArthur en route to Tokyo. Jolson, famed for entertaining troops in World War II and Korea, collapsed at a California locale with two old friends and his accompanist present. He had just completed 42 shows in 18 days in Korea and planned a Bing Crosby radio guest spot before his death.
Senator Myers arrives in Corry with his campaign team to rally support for the Myers-Dilworth ticket. Local residents greet him as crowds form at the city roof, with a large turnout expected for events at the Mason Temple and later speeches in nearby venues.
Three year old Roger Phillips died in Butler after accidentally discharging a 30 caliber revolver while playing with his five year old sister Virginia in their grandfather T. W. Phillips Bear Butler home. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Billsburgh and died about four hours later. The elder Roger Phillips is president of T. W. Phillips Gas and Oil Company. The investigation cites the child found the weapon and it discharged shooting him in the forehead.
Corry officials tentatively agreed to a $13,000 higher budget for 1951, boosting city payrolls and police expenditure. The plan includes a 28 percent wage increase for city workers from November, plus funding for a new police truck and Shady avenue location test. Total budget rises to about $36,174, with other departments showing modest gains while the city faces potential year-end deficits and possible borrowing.
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