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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1950
Page
1
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Allied air and ground forces clash near Taegu as 40 000 Communist troops mass for a major offensive. U S Second Division and South Korean units engage along the Naktong bulge and Yongchon area amid heavy artillery and air strikes.
AP reports Secretary Acheson plans a strong Western defense push this week in New York with talks among Bevin Schuman and other foreign ministers. Presidents Truman and allied leaders may approve substantial troop reinforcements in Europe while stressing mutual effort over unequal burdens.
Robert Walker of the Shrine Kiltie Band played Scottish laments in a surprise serenade at Sam Irvine's Mendaverme home in the Third Ward Erie. The Aero Supply plant president and neighbors enjoyed the informal tribute during a Saturday evening gathering.
A heavy storm drenched the Municipal Building including the jail and police headquarters as three inches of water flooded basements. City officials cited a sudden downpour of 115 inches of rain and sewers unable to cope, with the weather bureau recording a high of 80 degrees.
Rev James McIntosh named to lead Meadville area church as Erie Conference announces nine month appointments. Rev John H Clarke newly received into full ministry also assigned to Henderson Church in Erie. Clarke husband of Edna Johnson of West Church Avenue.
Six persons were injured in a head-on collision seven miles west of Youngsville on Route 1 at 2 PM yesterday. Benjamin Waller Jr., 28, of Cleveland drove east as a New York licensed car stopped abruptly, injuring five Warren residents Mrs Dorothy Groves and her daughter Evelyn among others. Both autos were declared total wrecks with $1,750 damage. The unidentified New York driver offered to call emergency services and left without giving his license number.
George Bernard Shaw, famed Irish playwright, broke his thigh in a fall at his country home. He was taken to a hospital for emergency surgery and was described as very comfortable by a hospital spokesman. An orthopedic surgeon prepared for the operation as officials awaited an expert opinion on his condition.
A two-vehicle collision at the First Verve and West Pleasant street junction caused heavy damage but no injuries. Officers said Matty Marty and Patrick Ohrn drove respective autos. an eyewitness claimed a stop sign was ignored. Further citations depend on witness cooperation.
Yolande Berbeze of Mobile Ass is crowned Miss America Alabama, beating rivals in a pageant that sparked plans for a year of stage, modeling, and TV work valued around fifty thousand dollars. She aims for musical comedy or opera, aided by an eight thousand dollar scholarship. Meanwhile Mrs America title goes to Belle Blee McAllister of Johnstown, Pa.
President Truman appoints William H. Harrison to lead the National Production Authority in a broad mobilization program. National Security Resources Board chair Samuel Symington coordinates agencies to prioritize defense orders. An anti hoarding inventory rule and uniform material allocation are announced. AFL president Green urges wage increases before any price freeze.
Corry Medical Association urges calm as only four polio cases reported in six weeks. officials advocate keeping children in school with rest, good nutrition, and proper hygiene while teachers watch for illness and send affected students home for family physician review.
Pennsylvania Week-Potato Festival planners expect word by early next month when Supreme Court Justice Robert H Jackson can visit for a formal presentation and dedicate the park. Jackson met with local officials in Jamestown after addressing the 20th annual meeting of the Federation of Bar Associations for Western New York. He said he would inform the committee after October 6 about a trip from Washington to attend, likely late October or November, delaying plans to align with Pennsylvania Week.
Democratic candidate for governor Richardson Dilworth accuses state Welfare Secretary William G Brown of suppressing facts about the removal of White Hill State Industrial School superintendent Eugene S Keller and Keller’s later appointment to a $5200 a year welfare prison industries post. He says disturbing news existed for over a year before Keller’s June 17 removal was announced.
Cor ey residents faced a polio scare as Raymond Plant canceled a public picnic after warnings from local doctors. A school officials meeting discussed action while reports of a school closure were labeled false by the superintendent. The Lake View Hospital reported a polio case involving a year old girl in Bear Lake and multiple paralysis cases. numbers and names are given for context.
In Heidelberg Germany the United States Britain and France stage a week long mock invasion test with about 100000 troops. Gen Mark W Clarke and other Atlantic Pact observers review the field maneuvers including tanks planes and simulated paratroop drops as a U.S cavalry unit represents an enemy force from the Russian zone and Czechoslovakia. Officials say the drill was planned before the Korean War and will gauge combat fitness as additional troops may arrive soon.
Coshocton September 11 reports a Spirit of St Louis passenger train crashed into a stalled troop train. The Pennsylvania Railroad unit suffered 32 dead and 28 seriously injured with others hurt. Railroad, Interstate Commerce Commission, and government investigators probe the cause as recovery continues. The wreck occurred near West Lafayette and Coshocton with most casualties in rear coaches.
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