26 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1950
Page
1
A fragmented notice describes eviction actions and property details including addresses and items such as rubber goods and washing equipment. Specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR but references to a garage, tenants, and property owners suggest a public notice tied to housing and possessions.
Western Allied defense talks hint at immediate appointment of an American as supreme commander in Europe. General Dwight D. Eisenhower frequently named as a probable choice, with Truman reportedly silent on final selection while preparations center on forming a combined force and staff to lead operations.
Hollywood pays final tribute to Al Jolson, famed star of stage and screen. Thousands flock to Temple Israel as a heart attack ends his 64 year show business legacy. Rabbi Max Nussbaum and George Jessel lead the services. Erle Galbraith asks donations to the American Heart Association.
An Associated Press report from Berlin notes Chinese Communist forces crossed the Tibetan frontier early Tuesday. Soviet and German papers quote Chinese sources claiming invasion as part of a broader anti Tibetan campaign. The dispatch suggests U.S. aims to turn Tibet into a military position against the Republic of China.
Lyle A. Clough, longtime Corry resident and former chemist, was found dead in his garage in Loganport. Local relatives say his car mirror may have caused the fatal accident during a polishing session. He served as a World War I sergeant and was later a colonel in the buildup prior to his discharge. He planned to move to California for work with Northrop Aircraft, Inc. He is survived by his wife Marian Clark and four children, plus his parents, siblings, and many relatives. Funeral plans were set for Arlington National Cemetery with arrangements continuing.
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania servicemen who held voting rights before enlistment may cast ballots if they can reach home. Absentee voting remains illegal. a 1941 law authorized it but was repealed in 1947. A new measure to restore absentee voting is being prepared for introduction in 1951.
Five hundred thirty-one dollars has been donated toward the Columbus Dam reconstruction and a new 50 acre lake park. The drive aims to raise twelve thousand dollars with plans to rebuild the dam washed out in 1947 and create the recreation area. A November 4 meeting will update funds and outline further steps. engineer Don Williams will assist with plans and supervision.
About thirty AA members from Corry and nearby towns in Pennsylvania and New York attended a party at the Aero Supply Foremen’s Rooms on West Main Street to celebrate the group’s seventh anniversary. Speakers included a veteran from the Erle group who visited last year and a Cleveland man with decades in AA. One local member marked his fifth year in AA as well. A buffylinch was served after the meeting.
Two dismissed city employees charged with contempt of court in Pittsburgh's free work probe have been ordered to appear before a special investigating grand jury for questioning Monday. Howard F. Gross and George Manko refuse to testify, their attorney says an appeal will be filed.
The Chest Drive aims to raise 29,500 to fund charitable agencies and worthy causes aided by the drive. Directors urge full quotas as solicitors prepare to contact donors, with early gifts totaling 2,966 noted and more expected next weeks.
A crowd of about 180 is expected for a reception at the Hotel Corry followed by a dinner to honor Justice Robert H. Jackson as Pennsylvania Ambassador. Stewart Long, Powdered by the chamber’s ambassador committee, notes Jackson will arrive late tomorrow and depart on the 9:03 train after the event. Fifteen guests and relatives join chamber members for the dinner, with aluminium plaque and scroll to be presented by Pressley McCants.
The United States and Canada reach a six point cooperation program for wartime production. It spans technical knowledge and a coordinated controls system over scarce raw materials and supplies to boost industrial mobilization and readiness for military emergencies.
Seven persons signed up for four Vocational shop courses offered by Corry High School's Vocational Department. Four of the registrants were women, joining auto shop, machine shop, blueprint reading and mechanical drawing, and cabinet woodworking. Additional sign ups are sought tonight and next Monday to reach 20 participants. the $5 registration fee applies.
Reports say a rift between Soviet leaders and the United States over a 10‑point peace plan surfaced in Moscow. Mali and Molotov pushed amendments to curb pro American bias, while Lie refused comment. The incident fed wider disputes tied to UN actions in Korea and the NATO alliance.
The National Production Authority bans new construction of amusement and entertainment structures, affecting 44 types of buildings from theaters to summer camps. The order, effective midnight, aims to conserve materials for armaments and does not halt work already started.
Washington reports indicate President Truman may call a special session of Congress before the November 7 election to push an emergency program. The move would focus on extending rent controls and pursuing new taxes, with talks planned with Democratic leaders prior to any pitch.
Washington October 26 General Mark W Clark head of the Army Field Forces said that some National Guard units may be released from federal service when their training period ends. He told the National Guard Association unity will not be held beyond the training period unless a subversive emergency arises. Units are in a two week training currently and maneuvers are planned for next month.
International Paper Sales Co representing Three national Paper raises newsprint to 10 44 per ton effective Nov 1. Canadian producers, dominating over 80 percent of US needs, push pricing after earlier $8 raise by a rival firm within two weeks.
A 20 A collision on U S Route 19 near here killed Mrs John McBride 75 of Wilkinsburg Pa and critically injured her husband John McBride. The crash involved a car and a cement truck and occurred near here.
The report recounts a large scale UN amphibious assault at Wonsan with estimates of 50 000 troops and a Fleet and Marine command structure guiding the landing. It notes mines sandbars and barbed wire defenses, the involvement of General MacArthur and Admiral Doyle, and references to Inchon as a later link in the broader campaign.
A fire and a gasoline explosion at the Elmer Bloom dairy near Rogers Corners three miles east of Johnstown destroyed buildings and killed livestock. Bloom was treated for shock. losses estimated at 35 000 to 40 000 with several structures and stock burned.
Allied units push toward Manchuria border as South Korean patrols advance along the Yalu and Taedong rivers. US and UN forces report Chinese Red forces countering near Onjong and Wonsan as air and ground operations widen to secure North Korea.
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