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27 Sep 1950
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows a base media sale referencing real coal from a West region face. Readable names and precise details are missing, making exact identification difficult.
Britain leads a strong move in the United Nations Assembly to frame a peace and relief plan for Korea to operate after fighting ends. The plan seeks Korea’s freedom and a government elected under United Nations supervision with continued military assistance for South Korea.
Prices on Westinghouse Electric houseware products rise by up to 3.00 with new delivery uncertainty for the year. Items affected include automatic pop up toasters electric irons and coffee makers with varied higher costs cited. Turnpike opening in Harrisburg may slip about three weeks beyond October 1 per the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Washington sept 29 the White House announced President Truman selected Walley S Gifford to replace Lewis W Douglas as ambassador to London Gifford former chair of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and a Republican will take effect november 1 after British approval Douglas resigns for recent considerations and returns to London to work there briefly before home transfer.
Ted Baron aged 41 of Youngsville was fined 50 for disorderly conduct and 10 for drunkenness after pleading guilty before Police Magistrate M.S. Gabe. Co defendant Paul Hinshaw, arrested for disorderly conduct, was freed as the charge was dismissed.
The city received a National Safety Council plaque for 1949 without a single fatal accident on city streets. Mayor J Fred Kinley accepted on behalf of the city with Fred Whipple and other officials present on the lawn in front of the Municip Building.
Police seek three men and a woman connected to cashing more than $90,000 in worthless checks in northwestern Pennsylvania. Chief Edward Gibson says the checks were paid as salaries by Bayer Construction Co of Warren and circulated in Meadville Bradford and DuBois from August 82 to 25.
The United Steelworkers bargain team accepted a 10 percent wage increase offered by ALCOA for about 30 000 production workers in 23 plants effective October 1 and for 15 000 salaried employees. The union plans to press for wage reopenings and a possible union shop across the industry.
The Archie W. Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars seeks 18 missing rifles leased from the Army. Only 12 of 30 are found. post officials warn prosecution if not returned within a week. Serial numbers will be turned over to game wardens before hunting season.
Aubrier meeting at Hotel Corry discussed paying 54692 in pledges to Corry Memorial Hospital building fund. Despite no reports, chairman Charles Bracker said division heads showed a gratifying response and the campaign should close next Tuesday.
In New York on September 27 the North Atlantic Pact nations endorsed a peacetime unified force plan to defend Western Europe and counter Soviet expansion. The move commits member states to maximize available manpower and resources, with Germany's role to be determined, and defense ministers scheduled to meet in Washington on October 28.
The Sal vad A rmy corps in Corry purchased a new station wagon funded by local donors led by Lt Gaskell. Contributions from listed residents and groups supported the purchase intended to aid relief work evangelism hospital visits and transportation for the needy elderly and evangelistic missions.
President Truman signed a large defense and aid bill totaling 17 099 902 85 dollars with 4 billion for military aid to allies. The ceremony was brief in the White House Oval Office at 10:20 am. The measure also includes economic help to nations supplying military materials to Russia or satellite states.
A long biographical note reports Truman’s speaking tours and statements influencing the 1946 midterm race. It cites quotes from Daniels and Byrnes about Truman’s stance on Russia, appeasement and postwar policy, noting Democratic reactions and potential impact on the presidential contest. The piece hints at context from a Raleigh newspaper and references statements about Churchill, Prague, and troop withdrawals.
A 32 year old French Creek resident, Stephen Romanosky, remains missing after last Thursday when seen hitchhiking toward Findley Lake. Local and tri state deputies combed French Creek Findley Lake areas but found no evidence. Detectives collected a birch bark and old shirt fragment likely tied to his night away from home.
The United Nations contends that allied nations must supply troops if a cross border war escalates or an occupation is needed. About 80,000 U N ground troops are being reinforced in Korea, with 54 nations offering support and India and Pakistan considered additional contributions as the U N seeks to stabilize the region.
Columbus volunteer firemen answered a call at 10 this morning to a fire threatening the home of Mr and Mrs Marshall Adams near the Hed and White store. Mrs Adams and Mrs Elizabeth Mesenger aided by the two sons battled the blaze as it burned a 9 by 12 foot rug a card table an ironing board and clothing. The interior filled with smoke and investigators suspect a burning stove or dropped kerosene on papers ignited the fire.
Tokyo dispatch reports ongoing uncertainty over the fate of more than 200 prisoners of war held by Japanese forces. A U S Army correspondent notes communications from General MacArthur indicate POWs may be in the Beptl Jun area, with Allied units probing the situation. The report cites a trail of messages relayed from Western Pacific Command and hints at possible relocations of POWs by Japanese authorities.
Red Cross aides and standing committees of the Cony Chapter were reappointed at the regular monthly session held at the North Center Street headquarters. Leaders include Mrs Farley Jahysor for home service, Dr Hugh O’Hare for blood, Rev Francis Whiter and others. Miss Gordon reported 20 volunteers available for fifteen service duty and production made 100 pairs of slippers for veterans at Deshon Hospital.
City shoppers face a three day sale beginning tomorrow as merchants offer sharply reduced merchandise. Read special advertisements tonight and tomorrow in The Journal to spot bargains. Participating stores display placards and signs in their windows.
AP reports American marines captured and raised the Stars and Stripes over Seoul amid widespread destruction and ongoing fighting. casualty figures mount as United Nations forces push to clear Reds from the city and link severed fronts near Changyi.
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