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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
1
A muddled OCR fragment mentions base parts and numbers like 5 pfl, ar20, hom and 90. No clear names, places, dates, or actions. Requires readable context to produce a proper headline and summary.
A damaged OCR fragment describes farm activity and animals near a south field with six cows and a reference to a 70 year old individual. The text mentions a tractor and dates around September 4, 1950, with unclear place names and entities.
Gas scare in Seoul from Manchuria origin triggered citywide alert with restaurants cutting meals as authorities restored supply after 10 PM. Pennsylvania Gas Co resumed service to 2600 customers within about 60 minutes after a 2:25 PM outage yesterday while residents phoned West Main Street office with questions.
L L Noble, manager of Beemos utility, explains a repair on a large meter allowed a gas leak to spread. A 50 man crew canvassed Warren, Jamestown, and Erie to notify consumers of a restart at 10 pm. Gas was shut at curbs where needed to prevent explosions. no accidents reported initially.
Gen George C Marshall was sworn in as secretary of defense in a private ceremony attended by Stephen Early and Felix Larkin. He will lead the department as Louis Johnson succeeds him as deputy and decisions on Griffis resignation are pending White House action.
The newspaper recounts how gas failures delayed the edition as printing by hand became necessary. It notes that the machines were out of service and the future of production depended on resolving the heating and power issues, with staff scrambling to set type manually.
A bankruptcy petition was filed in Erie before James E Marsh referee in bankruptcy by Valentine Concorit Anna Kovach and Edward Kovach, partners in the Corry Feed and Supply Co. First creditors meeting set for Friday September 29 in the Ariel Building Erie with creditors invited to prove claims elect trustees and examine the bankrupt.
Charles Keating, recently retired from Bracken Keating Company, was honored at a testimonial dinner by the Erie County Funeral Directors Association in the Corry Room of Hotel Corry. Judge Burton R. Laub spoke highly of Keating and long friendship. gifts included a travelling case. Arrangements were led by W. Allen Firman and Chester Schaal.
Associated Press reports CIO Steelworkers gather in Pittsburgh for a two day conference likely to push for wage hikes for about one million members. Philip Murray leads the session as executive board weighs wage price freeze, past strikes, and recent union pay gains.
Pittsburgh Sept. 21 State auditors may search city books for fraud evidence with Mayor David T. Lawrence's full approval. Auditor Michael G C Conick said the audit covers the Department of Roads and Buildings and free work charges. Special Prosecutor W Denning Stewart stated the cost will be charged to Allegheny County, not the city, and he will seek Supreme Court authority to collect.
The district draft board in Harrisburg moved to induct 12 men on October 12. Chairman Henry Wheeler said notices to instructors are being prepared and an accelerated process will advance reporting for examinations by about three weeks. New orders go to 44 youths, mainly 21 years old, with some changes to reporting dates in early October.
Washington reports officials are examining a plan to build submarine‑outperforming cargo ships that can travel unescorted in combat zones. The project aims for ships fast enough to dodge torpedoes and air strikes, with possible defenses and a heliocenter on deck as an unprecedented feature.
Theodore Ener of Guys Mills, employed by the Raymond Company plant, remained in critical condition this morning at Lake View Municipal Hospital in Erie. Confined to an iron lung since contracting polio two weeks ago, attendants said there is hope for release in the immediate future.
Congress leaders reach a pact to extend the session until November 27 after Democratic and Republican negotiators lock in a pause. The budget bills include a $4.7 billion tax measure and a $17 billion defense package, with House and Senate conferees aiming to finalize and send to the president by nightfall.
President Truman endorsed Harriman’s attack on Senator Taft of Ohio at a Houston AFL conference, saying Taft’s foreign policy record aided Kremlin aims and noting other Republicans or Democrats might share a strong bipartisan stance. Workers at glass plants may receive a 1 cent raise per hour under a new AFL contract pending committee approval.
Associated Press reports U S troops cut off a route near Waegan as Red soldiers surrender to local officers. The drive includes leaflets dropped by U S air units and prisoners are to be fed as authorities warn against further resistance.
New York dispatch reports former Minnesota governor Harold Stassen denied being offered any post by the Truman administration. He said he does not expect an appointment and has not revealed the nature of any national or international responsibilities he might take on.
Erie and Penny officials prepare to present a plan for a crossed route on Crna street with traffic improvements. City engineer and Walter Scott as City Solicitor oversee the proposal, aiming to benefit 60000 residents and provide traffic safety funds.
Bept 21. Marvey Taylor, chairman of the state Republican committee, derided Democrat Richardson Dilworth for his ambition and vanity. Taylor said Dilworth craves the spotlight and would sacrifice principle for clamor. He contrasted Duff and Fine as credible candidates.
Seventeen year old Mary Ricketts of Spartansburg R D 3 aims to be named Miss Corry in the Pennsylvania Weel Potato Festival lineup. A Carry Senior High School student and East Branch Grange member, she enjoys movie star collectibles and cameras. Voters may clip a coupon from yesterday’s Journal to support her.
U S Marines push toward Seoul while a mysterious armored Red China column reportedly advances from Anjung toward the Han River. Allied leaders assess a major battle for the Korean capital as Reds reportedly shed uniforms and consider surrender.
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