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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1949

Page

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Bishops Back Down In Czech Church Battle

Czechoslovakia October 25 Associated Press report says Catholic bishops told priests they may accept state salaries and swear loyalty to the communist regime while noting reservations. Bishops pressed a conciliatory line, hinting at possible church state negotiations and a new settlement as authorities clamp down.

Associated Pres Rague Czechoslova K People's Democratic Alexei Cepida Nso

Youngster Keeps Fracture Secret in Corry Football Incident

A Corry boy, age unspecified, hid a broken left shoulder from his parents after playing football with an older brother at the family home. His pain grew to the point he went to Corry Hospital where X rays confirmed the fracture and he was treated and released.

Robert Caster Corry Bu Lo Walter Chalér Corry ‘Hospital Young Wabert Airored Peire

U S Official Ordered to Leave Prague in 24 Hours

London dispatch says John Heyn, a U S embassy employee in Prague, is ordered to depart within 24 hours amid Prague protest accusing him of spying. Last week Samuel Meryn, an embassy clerk, was arrested on spy charges and Izsak Patéch, the political attaché, was urged to withdraw. Meryn faces a Czech court trial.

U.S Prague Associated Press London Czechoslovak Telegraphic Agency John Heyn United States Czecho- Slovakia U. S Samuel Meryn Isasc Pateh Meryn

Joint Chiefs Meet In Session First Time Since Unification

Washington dispatch reports the Joint Chiefs of Staff convened for the first regular session since unification. Attending were Defense Secretary Johnson General Omar Bradley General Lawton Collins Admiral Denfeld and Admiral Vandenberg. A House hearing had criticized sea power and Bradley defended the services prompting a McCormack rebuke in Boston.

Bradley House Dem Crommelin Associated Press Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff Capitol Hill House Defense Johnson Gert. Hoyt Vandenberg Air Force Staf Admial Laws Denfeld Hayal Operations Vandenberg Puerto Rl House Armed Services Committee Army Collins Defense Johnson Force McCormack Massachusetts Fancy Dans Fancy Dan

Army Plans Release Of 30000 Draftees In Dec Discharges

Secretary of the Army Gray announced a plan to discharge about 30,000 men who enlisted under the draft tag. Discharges begin December 1, with eligible draftees offered immediate separation after one month of service. The release, prepared for the National Guard Association conference, follows authorization by Secretary of Defense Johnson.

Army Associated Prox Montgomery Ala Secretary of the Army Gray National Guard Amoain Warner Defenst

Treasury Budget Figures Published in Washington Dispatch

Treasury totals show net receipts of 97.0 million dollars for October with expenditures at 482.8 million. Latest balance figures reflect government financial activity, indicating a substantial gap between receipts and outlays for the period.

Treasury Washington Taioh Balamas Tdtat

Grand Jury Subpoenas Issued in Corry Case

Eight Corry residents were subpoened to appear before a grand jury in the November term of the criminal court to present evidence in the case against Jess Allen charged with assault with intent to kill and aggravated assault. Allen, a Union City resident, was arrested September after stabbing Patrolman Harley Strane and slashing Stephen and Kathryn Reynolds in an East South Street home. He pleaded guilty but offered no defense at arraignment before Alderman M. Cobbett, with no bond set. he has remained in Erie County Jail. He was shot in the leg by Cpl. Leslie Kelly during the September 4 incident. The cited to appear include Chief Harley Drake, Patrolman Kelly, Strane, Stephen and Kathryn Reynolds, Pvt. Walter Kripa, and George McDonnell.

Allen Erle County Nye Corry Hospital Cpl Leslie Kelly Reynolds Strane East South Street

Neighbors aid family after serious blaze in Crawford county

Temmors at Lemtson's Corners rally to help Mr and Mrs Perry Tillotson and their six members after a Sunday fire destroyed their four room home. Neighbors provided food and clothing while searches for temporary housing continue. Fire origin uncertain though electrical wiring suspected. family staying with relatives in Spartansburg during weekend. Insurance covers part of $4,000 loss. rebuild planned near original site.

Spartansburg Tillotson Jof Fuller Sumijrmani

Stanford Hose Planning Ball Set For November Armory Event

Stanford Hose Company announces its annual Firemen Ball to be held in the State Armory on November 3. Organizers say music by a six-piece orchestra will provide dancing, with proceeds benefiting station upkeep and related fire department needs. Proceeds support the fire station and equipment maintenance.

Stanford Conway Wien State Armory Ttl Mons. M.ther

Rail service into city cut tonight amid coal strike

Corry to lose four Pennsylvania passenger trains as government order trims service. East and west routes on Renovo and Oil City lines halted tonight. substitute mail by truck and reduced schedules to Erie and Kane arranged. No. 973, a Sunday run, also cut. service shifts to overcome gaps with minimal disruption.

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Snowy Start as Temperatures Drop Across Pennsylvania

A light snow event began in Pennsylvania with white flakes seen near East Waterford, melting quickly as a high pressure ridge moves through the central Appalachians. Central PA towns report lows from 29 to 44 degrees, with forecasted lows near 45 and highs around 55 and a trend toward near normal temperatures and scattered frosts in the next two days.

Pennsylvania East Waterford Mountain Fire Tower Harrisburg Weather Bureau Central Appalachians Phillinsbore Penneylvania Bariisourg

Police Trace Driver Involved In Route 6 Crash

Police traced a driver involved in a Route 6 crash after midnight in Newark. The report notes larceny or registration issues and no operator’s license. No injuries described. investigation ongoing.

RT 6

Attlee Faces Political Storm Amid Labour Turmoil

London reports a political storm as Labour leader Attlee battles criticism. Supporters warn against hasty elections while Conservative critics urge decisive action. A confidence vote looms as the government confronts an economic squeeze and rising public discontent.

Wounded by Craze Farmer Rampage in Waterford

Waterford report details a violent spree by Joe Runyon a middle aged farmer who unleashed gunfire in a resort village. He fired through windows wounding two and injuring several others before a final chest shot ended his assault. Police say a note suggested planned escalation and that Runyon’s motives remain unclear.

Assucaia Press Waterford Joe Runyon Runyon Averas Wb Pontikc Trene Zirawsk Emelay Helen Psafik Fannie Rumyon Camden Howard Unruh Pontiac Hatiste Oakland County George Taylon Won, Jr

Three Constitutional Proposals on Ballot for November 8

Voters will decide on two amendments and a referendum in Pennsylvania. The first would empower redevelopment authorities to issue tax relief for 25 years to spur housing and urban projects. Absentee voting options are noted to include those unable to attend due to illness or absence.

Corry Yotens Rte Pennsylvania Pennjaylvania

Cleveland CIO board faces left wing challenge

The CIO National Board wrestles with a left wing faction seeking a purge of about 1,000,000 members under leadership tied to leftist forces. President Philip Murray aims to maintain as many under his banner as possible while left wing leaders push for a wider coalition to back steel and related strikes amid internal conflicts.

Red Associated Press Cleveland Wachulive Aa Wru Imdlel Jof Wafori CTO Philip Murray United Electrical Workers Anny Harry Bridges Inter Ynional Longshoremen's and Amecon Ance

Two Runaways Apprehended in City

Local police recovered two missing youths, Jape Flore aged 16 of Trysaville and Jay Lee Gibson aged 2 of Tawnville, after telegraph system alerts. Both were delivered to Constable Theodors Ragin for return to guardians, with one reportedly bound for a care facility in Tombs.

Lom Ile Return Iify Po Jape Flore Trysaville Jay Lee Gibson Tawnville Theodors Ragin

Chest Report Shows Late Campaign Donations and Pledges

A fragmented summary of campaign fundraising notes lists a total of 14,896 dollars with a stated target of 26,800. Various divisions such as Industrial employees, Retail, Professional, and Government sectors contributed or pledged amounts, with notes on progress and expected rising totals as payments come in.

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Atomic blast survival odds outline by Army doctors

A bomb report by Maj Albert J. Bauer and Capt. John R. Hogness describes survival chances at various radii from a nuclear blast. Four miles away offers near perfect safety, half a mile inner circle yields high risk, and within the inner half mile almost all deaths occur. The study cites Hiroshima Nagasaki and Bikini data and notes burns fractures and trauma as primary injuries.

Associated Press Messom Kunda Hyatt Expostatt Albert J. Bauer U.S. Army Surgeon General's Office Bauer Baltes Wis John R. Hogness U. S. Army Medical Center Presentu Hom International Congress of Military Medicine and Pharmacy Hiroshima Nagasaki Bikini

Mother slays son to spite in laws in Payetteville

Oct 21 in Payetteville West Virginia a 25 year old woman Margaret Woodson was charged with killing her 18 month old son to spite her in laws. State Police Lt Gibbs said the mother confessed stating she drowned the baby to end the family dispute.

Cnssswreenen Payetteville Womsin Joo Kiie Opl II Dy Gibbs Margaret Woodson Kaymove Bottom Kent Tie

Nation wide strikes threaten economy as talks fail

Washington to White House report on deadlocked coal and steel strikes. Ching to propose options including invoking the Taft Hartley emergency provisions or pressing parties to reach settlement. Progress limited. Truman undecided, with broader economic damage mounting as railroad and industry impacts spread.

Associated Prong Washington Cyrus S. Ching White House Truman Ching Waite House U. S. Steel Gorp New York U.S. Steel Yemass Goverment Pennsylvanis Long Island New York Central Feminole Nore Smntize Murray Anna Thonl Dann

Herge Charges Wife Family Framed Him

Ellwood City inmate in life sentence for Billie Jean Fattier murder testifies in Federal court claiming his wife and family framed him. He pleaded guilty three years ago and Judge Gourley orders briefs due by October 31 after defense and prosecution testimony.

Pittsburgh Ellwood Etecttmant Pri Bu Sim Herge Billie Jean Fattir Wallace S Gourley

Jet airliner speeds record flight in early era

A historic jet liner reportedly achieved around 450 mph on a London to Tripoli route. The aircraft covered about 1 180 miles in roughly 2 80 minutes, averaging near 450 miles per hour despite fuel and equipment challenges. The report notes an early fire incident and emphasizes the significance of this speed milestone for transcontinental travel.

London Orrei von Arne Tive de Haustinnes Uoniet Tim Zonlan Tripoli Lemdon Cate Beni Iri Ciuiy

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