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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1950
Page
1
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William Wellington of Corry identified among 33 National Guardsmen dead in the Coshocton Ohio troop train crash en route to Camp Atterbury. He was a warrant officer with the Wilkes-Barre unit and had worked at Total plants, remembered as an avid fisherman and shop operator. A funeral is expected in Corry as investigations across railroad, military, and state agencies begin.
A group in the House pushes for a 5 percent excess profits tax targeting corporate gains, seeking to raise roughly 4.5 billion dollars, while efforts to accelerate action on the bill are blocked by Rep. Young. The date for the tax’s effective date may slip from October 1.
The United Nations Security Council opens its 500th session amid the threat of a Soviet veto over reports on 1949 50 proceedings. Malik urges U S planes to be condemned for alleged incursions into Chinese territory as France signals possible access for Chinese emissaries.
The McCarran anti Communist bill looked headed for passage in the Senate despite President Truman's pledge not to sign it. Leaders argued the measure would curb espionage and sabotage while critics warned it could threaten civil liberties. The chamber stayed late to close the pre vote debates.
The Associated Press reports the first curbs on installment buying take effect next Monday as higher income taxes bite paychecks starting October 1. Truman expands the National Production Authority to mobilize steel and other materials for weapons, planes, and tents, signaling a long period of consumer sacrifice while wartime controls begin to reshape production and distribution.
In Hydetown the Pennsylvania Railroad seeks to abolish passenger service at the station, converting it to a carload station only. Local residents fear added inconvenience for travelers and mail, with Burgess Ralph H. Sterling planning to protest at the October 2 council meeting.
The Corry Board of Education elected Joseph Haless of Erie to teach English and provide guidance at the Junior High at $2400 annually, and Robert Hooper of Erie as substitute in the school vocational shop at $15 daily. George Gold, now with Be RB Mosier, was named school dentist for the district. The board explored bleacher purchases for Loveland Field but deferred due to budget limits, eventually approving four sections from Merrill Patterson Co at about 380 seats, amid questions over quotations and process.
Atlantic hurricane moves offshore from Massachusetts coast after touching the region with winds up to 70 mph. A 60 foot fishing vessel Mune M Russell from New Bedford reported heavy seas and propeller trouble and activated distress calls. Coast Guard cutters Legere and Hornbeam and a cousin plane joined search and rescue efforts near Pollock Rip Lightship.
Cory School Board examined funding options for a proposed tax on trailer camp residents hosting 30 to 60 children from transient counties attending local schools. Supt Douglas and President Vaughn agreed to consult Superintendent G A Reutzel of the construction firm laying the pipeline to find a practical revenue solution.
Diplomats from the United States Britain and France meet in London to chart rapid European defense expansion amid disputes on German rearmament. Acheson Schuman Bevin voice cautious but seek concrete proposals to strengthen North Atlantic defense and consider German divisions under allied command. DU BOIS police chief dies after heart attack at 52.
Units from the State Armory on East Washington Avenue will board a 5 50 PM train to Camp Atterbury. The 43rd Infantry and other guardsmen expected to arrive at 4 50 PM and depart 5 80 PM PST. Families and friends await letters and farewell gatherings as the contingent heads to Indiana for training.
Army finance officer Mai Harold Duan Banting, 29, was jailed in Germany for questioning on alleged misapplication of more than $250,000 in public funds. Banting denied any wrongdoing and said the money was his personal savings.
A former resident pleaded guilty in Chau tag county court at Mayville to a charge of third degree burglary. McCallum was arrested near a Panama cottage and allegedly confessed to entering the looted building and stealing items including a quantity of goods. Sentencing was deferred to September 25 while the case is investigated. Shaw amazes nurses after bone-setting operation.
AP dispatch from Tokyo reports U S First Cavalry Battalion capturing a hill north of Taegu after uphill fighting. American losses noted. heavy artillery and air support battered Communist positions as Task Forces pressed toward high ground and river crossings along the Nam and Naktong corridors.
Richard Rossbacher president of the Chamber of Commerce urged local merchants to display the American flag until the troop train carrying guardsmen leaves the city. The schedule shows the train departing at 5 50 p m.
Eight persons were reported hurt in a blast at the National Powder Company plant near Eldred. Witnesses described flying glass and a surrounding dust of debris as emergency crews responded to the scene around 8:20 a.m. Investigators began to assess the extent of damage and identify those injured.
James Silvis of kuared and brother of a Corryite was reportedly among eight victims of a blast at the National Powder Company plant. Officials withheld full victim list pending kin confirmation while windows shattered miles away and damage spread. The plant, producing high explosives for commercial use, employed many in the town near the New York border.
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