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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1949
Page
1
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A plant turbine at the Pennsylvania Electric Company failed late last night, plunging Corry and much of northwestern Pennsylvania into darkness. The outage affected hundreds of thousands across Erie Warren Crawford and surrounding counties, beginning around 11:05 p.m. and lasting 35 minutes in Corry while tracing steam and damage to the Seward plant. Emergency power was drawn from Niagara and nearby valleys, but the failure disrupted Warren and Erie stations and caused traffic jams, closed service stations, and evacuations from venues such as Rex Theatre.
Washington D C Sept 1 The impartial piece argues the Truman Administration cannot fix unemployment while praising fire department logic as a metaphor for public policy The author suggests unemployment spreads like a fire and advocates rapid aid to affected regions The piece notes a cyclical nature of fire losses per Newtons third law and hints at continued discussion on Page Four
Directors of the Gerry Champer jor Commerce met yesterday to discuss raising money for this year's Christmas lighting and highlighted the meeting. A committee including Arnold Senstent RG Tonwell C A Hillstrom and Richard Rossbacher was named to work out details of raising funds well in advance of the holiday season. Stewart Lane of the Pennsylvania Stile Employment Service urged the chamber to support employing the physically handicapped week. Although the Stile suggestion may be limited this year, Lawrence Thomas agreed to head a committee for the project next year.
Reports indicate Paul Robeson, the African American singer, will appear in Pittsburgh on October 15. The Allegheny County American Legion endorses his appearance but warns it could provoke violence following recent Peekskill disturbances. Banking officials questioned the event’s financing and asked for revised arrangements.
Police seek Folia Wilcox in connection with a vehicle theft in Pennsylvania. The stolen car, tied to the Wilcox family, remains missing as authorities issue a public notice.
The three man board’s wage and pension recommendations were due by midday as President Truman hoped the findings would guide a tentative agreement to avert a possible steel strike next week. Reports described a modest wage boost plus pension and insurance enhancements, with industry opposition to a general wage increase.
Five year old Janie Franz vanished from a Trenton street and was found alive in Bridgeport, where Gerald A Hull aged 95 was jailed without bail on kidnapping and indecent assault charges. Hull claimed to be a hairbrush salesman from Connecticut with a wife and two children. The girl's mother wept with relief as police traced the abduction to Philadelphia, 39 miles away, where her father planned to bring her home.
5000 trainmen in St Louis strike amid altered farefiring system and layoffs as mis souri pacific railroad halts operations. 12000 passengers and 250000 tons of freight disrupted. unions blame interpretation of operating rules. No compromise yet as deadline passes. Public utility commission records a 125000 bond issue at Corry Water Supply Company.
An airliner crash near Sault au Cochons Quebec killed 33 people, including American mining executive J. P. Morea and two Kennecott leaders. The craft, en route to northeast Quebec, plunged into rocky terrain after a sudden maneuver, killing all on board. Among the dead were four crew members and three children.
President Truman halted a potential railroad strike in the Pittsburgh district. Up to 50 000 workers could idle as unions and railroad companies faced a presidential fact finding board. The board urged arbitration and a delay to allow settlement, while unions and railroads debated duties and pay.
A household near Clymer survived a blaze after Mr and Mrs Dusinevwiid alerted firefighters. Five men battled the flames for about an hour, confining the fire to the basement and saving most of the residence. Damages were extensive but no injuries were reported as the family was away at a meeting. Insurance coverage and exact cause were not yet determined.
A near fatal collision occurred when a work train rammed a car at Ville Crossing near Oil City. Joseph P. Pearson, 25, escaped from the wreck with severe lacerations and was hospitalized. The incident followed a failed attempt to pass a motionless train as warning signals and a whistle were observed.
Dr Joseph A rursway pur purchased the practice of The tte De Ray Owen and will open his office at 1aB Nott Center on September 19. The report notes Owen’s career and local ties, with mentions of his service history and church membership in Franklin.
Local reports say no major contests are anticipated in city and school races at the upcoming primary. Rumors of opposition focus on Western campaign figures for top posts, with names like Charles Pain and Fred Kinley mentioned, while the Democratic ticket remains unsettled. A heavy general election turnout is anticipated in November over the soldiers bonus issue.
Sept 10 St Obague Switzerland Dr Brock Chisholm director general of the World Health Organization says the atom bomb is obsolete due to new biological weapons capable of wiping out mankind He addressed a peace conference urging global restraint and ethical limits on substance handling He warned modern science could yield a weapon with mass destruction if not controlled Also reported a separate incident in Pittsburgh where a blaze at Diamond Hartwood Lumber Company destroyed a main building shed and lumber stock causing damage estimated at 19500
Washington December 10 The Army will restore Maj Gen Herniug Polewian to active duty and reinstate other officers after the retirement rule suspensions led by Secretary of War Gray who cleared the charges of misconduct. The action follows a subcommittee probe and aims to fill a quartermaster general position as Polewian resumes command duties immediately.
Washington September report shows 1939 corn crop at about 3.626 billion bushels, the second largest on record, with a large carryover. Government plans for voluntary acreage reduction and possible marketing quotas to curb production next year, while prices trend downward could affect hog, milk and poultry sectors.
Reports from Press say Justice Wiley B Rutledge 55 at York Hospital in Sept has relapsed into a coma after a week of partial recovery. Dr Elmer Tower notes left side paralysis and extremely high temperature with pulse near 198 as physicians monitor his condition and potential complications.
Four committees of experts will report to the session of three nations. British leaders say there is no quick and easy way out of the present crisis. The talks focus on reassessing postwar power balance and easing tension among allies.
Four expert committees from the United States Britain and Canada prepare recommendations to help Britain recover from its economic crisis. Cripps questions Britain’s need to reduce living standards and argues a path toward self sufficiency by earning dollars through sales of products. Proposals cover commodities stockpiles trade with the United States tariffs customs and possible expansion of American overseas investments to boost dollars for Marshall Plan needs.
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