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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1950

Page

9

Nets Edge Knicks In Close NBA Regular Season Clash

In a tight game the Brooklyn Nets upset the New York Knicks 112 109. Kevin Durant led with 34 points while Kyrie Irving added 28 as Brooklyn secured a fourth straight win at the arena.

Marshall Named to Succeed Johnson as Defense Chief

Marshall is appointed to succeed Louis Johnson as top man in the Defense Department. Johnson bows to presidential will in tendering resignation. Lovett expected to be named to succeed early as deputy secretary to aid unity.

Marshall Louis Johnson Defense Dept Johnson Lovett Early

Marshall to Head Pentagon as Defense Secretary

President Truman accepts Johnson resignation as George C. Marshall is named to replace him. The move leaves vacancies at top civilian posts amid ongoing debate over a law barring active duty generals from serving as defense secretary.

Mayor Kinley III suffers heart attack at home

The Mayor Kinley III of Heart Attack suffered a heart attack early this morning while at the Washington Limes. He was moved by ambulance to his East Pleasant street home, where attend­ing physician said two days rest may be needed. The mayor’s condition improved after initial concerns.

Washington Limes East Pleasant Street

Quiz enginee r in wreck probe witness testimony

Pennsylvania Rail road engineer Wilburn Wiler testified he was 29 minutes from Pittsburgh when fog limited visibility ahead of a pre dawn crash near Coshocton Ohio that killed 33 National Guardsmen. He described reducing speed to 50 miles per hour and said he did not apply brakes until reaching the stop signal.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Jaye Biler TCC

Hershey Aims Draft Between 370000 And 500000

Maj Gen Lewis B. Hershey told the Senate appropriations committee in a closed session that the draft could induct 370000 to 500000 men before July 1. He cited a conservative estimate of 270000 to 490000 and asked for a supplemental appropriation of 20,781,000 for his agency.

Washington Lewis B. Hershey Senate Appropriations Committee Sershey

Wattsburg man chopped by silage cutter in farm mishap

James Kibbe 59 was dragged headfirst into an ensilage cutter while feeding corn at a Wattsburg farm. His son Frederick 17 stopped the machine too late to save him. Deputy coroner HL Musser ruled accidental death. Kibbe leaves a wife Bessie and seven children.

James Ribbe Frederick Hsis Musser Union City Erie County Kibbe Murat Pug Covoner Bessie Waterford Erie Taton City

Corry Residents Unhurt In Two Car Crash

A two car collision on the Corry Findley Lake road north of Beaver Flats injured no one. The study car driven by Philip Segal and George Williams from North East collided after Williams pulled from a side road. Williams reported failing to see the oncoming car due to shrubbery. The 1941 DeSoto suffered minor damage valued at about 350 dollars. Occupants of the Segal vehicle included Mr and Mrs Hegs and their children and Mrs Roland Putnam and children.

Corry Corry-Findley Lake Beaver Flats Philip Segal Moth Street Corry High School George Williams North East Legal Williams Bath DeSoto Serian Williams Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office

Lottsville Girl Dies of Polio in Five Days

Dorothy Martin eight year old of Lottsville dies after rapid paralysis from infantile paralysis at Lake View Hospital Erie. She had resided in Lottsville, enrolled in third grade, and was active in church Sunday School. Private funeral at Brathen Keating. burial Mt Pleasant Cemetery Crawford County.

Dorothy Martin Danatter George Martin Lake View Brie Titusville Altaches Erie Institution Corry Spartansburg Martin Youngster Lottsville Melsortist Church Conan F Sherwood Tuesu Ark Hukene Wesfrey Otis Cronnimarl Alice Miller Brathen-Keating Mt Pleasant Crawford County

Tobey Nominated Again in New Hampshire Primary

Senator Charles W. Tobey won a third term in a tight Republican primary in New Hampshire over Wesley Powell by a margin of 41,? votes. Tobey carried New Hampshire as other states including Arizona Colorado Michigan Minnesota Vermont and Washington also voted.

Charles W. Tobey New Hampshire Wesley Powell Styles Bridges Powell Tobey Arizona Colorado Michigan Minnesota Vermont Washington

Ex-Corry Man Held on Morals Charge

A Beering for Lawrence Grossetti of Erle formerly of this city resulted in a continuance until March 0 1951 after he pleaded not guilty on morals charge before Alderman M S Cabbett. Grossetti was arrested last week on the complaint of a 4 year old woman.

Lawrence Groseit Erle M.S. Cabbett Grosctti

Zoning Hearing Tonight Tests Measure On Camp Permits

The city zoning board hears appeals from camp operators led by Harry Brouns William Armitage and others who face violations for excess trailers. Mayor Haney orders enforcement while City Solicitor Scott attends to ensure compliance with state laws and city provisions amid broad merchant interest.

Loree Irpiler J. Fred Haney Harry Brouns Willlane Armitage William Rares Fed Walter Scott

Columbus Boy Hurt In Wreck Near Scott's Crossing

The Columbus boy was injured when a 1930 International truck driven by R D Walters overturned into a ditch after avoiding a tick on the highway west of Route 6 near Scott's Crossing. Walters and passengers reported the incident to authorities and estimated vehicle damage at $400.

Columbus Boy Chile Walters Jack Walters Columbus R. D. Walters Corry Route 6 Scott's Crossing

Plan to Renew Drive on Hospital Pledges

A city campaign seeks to collect unpaid pledges for the new hospital project. The committee reports 57 954 dollars outstanding with a target to raise additional funds and convert pledges into payments. A large meeting outlined steps to distribute pledge cards and restart collections, aiming to conclude by October 1.

Ex-Co Leaders Protest Use Of Old Rail Coaches

A telegram circulated today protests Department of Defense policy and urges immediate change. It cites dangers to troops and cites historical incidents to argue for safer transport methods for Co A members. The message is signed by Lt Archie W. Thompson and local veteran officials.

Ex-Co Comtandine Alco Almeria Cassio Auberbury Demartant Defense Department of Defense Washington Department of Defensa Matehios Gr. A Carga Atterbury Mutter Uch Nollie Wilde Martin and Myers James Dutt Penneytvaciia M. Howard Houghta Vehlman Dept of Defense Archie W. ‘Thompson VFW Elmer G Carrier Post Leeson! Corry Chamber of Coramerce

Death Of Father Halts Son's Party

Three year old Jimmy Silvis woke to a birthday surprise cut short by news his father James Silvis assistant plant manager was killed in a blast at the National Powder Company plant near Eldred Pennsylvania. The tragedy followed by a labor strike at another mill adds to a grim day in the area.

Father Halts Eldred Jimmy Silvis Jimmy James Silvis National Powder Company Tenn

General Walker Says Push Being Readied In Korea

Gen. Walton Walker reports allied forces plan a new push against the weakened enemy. He notes the northeastern front has seen the greatest gains in weeks as Red Bulge efforts are flattened.

Korea Walker Red Bulge

Allied forces trap 3000 Reds in mountain corridor

Allied troops sealed a 145 mile stretch trapping about 3,000 North Korean soldiers in a mountain corridor near Pohang and Yongchon. Brigadier Davidson led the task force executing the end sweep from Pohang to Angang, tightening lines westward and near Taegu as U S forces press an offensive against heavy enemy resistance.

Associated Press Tokyo Walton H. Walker Korea U.S Artion Powey United Nations Exins Scarly & Munth Vmueh Cummuljlels Kieve Kobean Yongchon Kong Briget Gar Davidson Formover West Point Davidson Arcane Pohndey Red Angane Fas Hyongju Taegu Jertion Taegu

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