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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1950
Page
1
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Roger W. Batson reports from New York with reformist views on Korea and global politics. He argues for a hands off stance toward Formosa, stresses China’s poverty and appeal of communism, and warns Western Europe must form a limited Western alliance while arming allies. He predicts no World War II but a hotter, costlier future and urges cautious, prudent U.S. policy to avoid alienating allies.
Washington reports the cost of living index rose 0.9 percent from July 15 to August 15, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics placing the index at 17.0 percent of the 1935-39 average and 2.5 percent above a year earlier. All major items except food showed increases. some food items showed sharp changes. Shaw Recovering After Thigh Fracture
A small group of senators fought to uphold President Truman's veto of a controversial Communist control bill as Senator Langer collapsed unconscious and was hospitalized. Senate leaders and supporters pressed for an override, while the House had already overridden the veto earlier.
Eyre and Pennsylvania Railroads reached a plan approval in an informal council session to install automatic protection at the First avenue and Center street crossings. Gates with flashing lights and bells will be installed, with a watchman tower at the Erie freight station to oversee both installations. Mayor Kinley and city officials voiced support, and a public hearing process with the PUC will determine final approval, with operation possibly ten months away.
A Crawford county jury returned a not guilty verdict in a libel case against Carlton W. Irons publisher of the Conneautville Courier and Roy W. Schlosser. The jury deliberated from 11 p.m. until 3:20 a.m. The charge stemmed from letters written by Schlosser and published by Irons in the Weekly paper, following a school board dispute.
A three year old Corry girl diagnosed with polio was admitted to Lake View Municipal Hospital yesterday afternoon. She is a twin and one of five children of Mr and Mrs Robert Waite of East Free Define. The case is among 98 polio patients treated there this year and no definite paralysis has been observed yet.
An Associated Press photographer reported American planes strafed British ground troops near Hill 208 west of the Naktong River in southeast Korea while providing air support. He observed about 48 British wounded and heavy casualties, with several buried, as United States and French air units intervened during a clash where Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders fought North Korean defenders.
Moscow and European listeners hear broadcasts belittling the Seoul drive as a face-saving effort after the South Korea bridgehead failed. U N officials note the attack aims to undermine U S imperialism while monitors track Soviet broadcasting as UN forces near the 38th parallel. In New York, the United Nations Assembly approves a credentials panel to keep Nationalist China seated pending further study by a 43 to 5 vote with one abstention.
A $17 billion emergency measure clearing the Senate after a tense debate would fund the Army Navy and Air Force and provide $4 billion for military aid to foreign nations. The plan mirrors Truman's favored form and aims to strengthen the U S defense posture amid Cold War tensions with the Soviet bloc.
Residents on West Bond Street and Mead Avenue alerted as a two inch gas main was struck by a ditch digger during construction. A repair halted the leak and crews checked homes for gas, preserving pilot lights while noting no widespread pressure loss. Local official L L Noble said pilot lights remained stable and some gas fires were seen reactivating after the scare.
Miss Mare W. J. Bartschat, 69, of Shirleysburg Huntingdon County was killed when an automobile driven by her son skidded off the highway yesterday and struck two trees near Grash Chambersburg Pennsylvania.
Ny Axoviated Press reports Washington discusses a second tax bill to fund rearmament. The Ways and Means Committee pursues procedures for a secured measure, including multi billion line items on excess profits and broad taxpayer impacts. The bill aims to tax large corporations and high earners to raise revenue for national defense efforts.
City announces daylight saving time ends at 2 00 a m Sunday with clocks turning back to standard time. Churches plan services on Monday. businesses resume standard hours. Readers urged to adjust routines and set clocks an hour earlier tonight.
The new law expands federal deposit insurance to cover savings accounts up to $1,000, replacing the prior $5,000 maximum. President Tynan signed the measure, boosting protection for about 13,000 of 14,000 banks nationwide. The change raises insured savings by roughly 98 percent of insured institution totals, with $10.754 billion in insured public savings overall.
A crash near Sparta injures a driver as officers investigate the cause. The wreck occurred on a rural road near Twilight Township, with witnesses noting the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. Police say the driver was identified as a local resident and that fruit and scattered debris were found at the scene.
Firefighters battled a serious blaze at the European Hotel after a mattress fire erupted in a second floor room at 11:80. A booster line from a nearby truck quashed the flames and the mattress was thrown from the window. Damage stayed confined to the street area.
Lareena May Pardini, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lear Ferdink of Clymer, is the community’s candidate for Miss Corry. A Clymer Central School student, she enjoys literature and follows Clymer football and baseball. Her parents are Grange members. residents vote by clipping the weekly ballot in The Journal.
Allied marines tightened the clamps on Seoul from two sides as fresh Red reinforcements arrived from the southern front. United Nations forces, including Marines and infantry, advanced toward Seoul and Suwon, with reports of urban combat near the capital and near the Imjin River. South Korean troops aided the push from the north and south as plans to seal off the city continued.
Local residents have two opportunities to view the lunar eclipse. Dr TM Levitt of the Fels Planetarium explains the eclipse will be visible at 9 81 pm standard time. This region previously missed the first total eclipse since 186 in this area.
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