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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1949
Page
1
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Belgrade reports Yugoslavia orders nine Hungarian diplomats out of the country in a move widening tensions with Hungary. Tito accuses Russia and Cominform satellites of stirring borders while Hungary cuts ties and protests at the UN and to Western powers.
A B 29 Superfortress on a navigational training flight crashed near a southeast Oklahoma town. Loss of the entire crew was confirmed as rescuers exhausted efforts to recover remains from the hilltop wreckage near the Smoky Valley base at Ealing Kansas. The cause of the crash could not be determined and the body fragments were to be moved to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City.
The Cham ber of Commerce calls an open meeting in the Garry Room at the Hotel Corry at 8 p m next Tuesday to discuss annual Christmas lighting complaints. Letters will be mailed to fraternal clubs seeking support, with hopes civic groups will sponsor sections of displays citywide. The meeting aims to gauge interest to complete the project.
George Goggins 40, former Corry resident who managed The Home Store on North Center Street, was killed in Youngstown, Ohio. He left Corry in 1943 and ran used car businesses in Cleveland and Youngstown. Lester Miller of Campbell, Ohio, is jailed on a second degree murder charge after a fight over a used car led to Goggins’ fatal brain hemorrhage.
The Senate-House committee approved a foreign aid package totaling 5.81 billion dollars with the House backing 3.78 billion to fund the Marshall Plan through June 30 1980. Conferees eyed a 200 million increase but the final vote trimmed gains and aimed for rapid approval. The measure totals 9.63 billion for ECA plus loan authority and lines to cover past spending and Greece occupation costs with added watch commissions.
A hearing in Evie before State Liquor Control Board examiner Alex Metiigaine Jr. addressed Howard "Ty" Crane dal t's bid for a Blue Bonnet Inn liquor and beer license near Corry. Critics argued the inn lacks enough bedrooms for hotel status and Crandall is a nonresident of Pennsylvania, risking license eligibility. The examiner’s recommendation will guide the board’s final decision. residents previously pushed a wet-dry ballot to block the license and to remove the inn.
Registration for a new kindergarten for five year olds will be held at the Methodist Church next Tuesday from 4 to 6. The project led by civic mothers aims to hire Mrs. Rassilas Brown and Mrs. Kurt Leeds to run sessions five days weekly starting mid October, with fees covering instructor salary and equipment. The city has lacked a kindergarten for two years since the previous one closed.
Dr. A A Hines, new president of the Pennsylvania Academy of General Practice, urged expanding hospital facilities after his election. He said most hospitals favor specialists for beds, forcing family doctors to treat patients at home. He cited that about 85 percent of cases could be managed by general practitioners, but many patients go to specialists instead.
In Bluefield West Virginia a fresh round of coal industry talks opens with Southern miners union leaders and non union operators negotiating over a new contract for about 97 000 000 tons of annual production. Tony Jatin Lewis may travel to White Sulphur Springs for talks as guards protect non union miners in western Pennsylvania amid mounting tension and a large patrol presence.
President Truman heads home to Missouri for a two day trip after defending his welfare program. He will depart by plane at 7 22 0 p m for a three hour flight to St. Louis, then to Kansas City for a dinner and remarks supporting Democratic leaders.
The Community Chest seeks a goal of $25,000 with a drive led by Corey Memorial Hoyt. Campaign planners list contributions from corporations, stores, employees, and government groups to fund hospital aid and local services, with divisions and canvasses planned through October 20 and continuing into November.
Kenneth O Day filed three notes totaling 188000 against Warren oilman and hotel operator MibliT B Anderson, president of Anderson OM Company, who claims forgery. O Day, a former Warren used car dealer, was jailed in September and posted 10000 bond. The notes were noted at First National Bank of Warren. Anderson says the notes were stolen from his desk. The case ties into Warren business and local politics as Anderson runs for burgess.
London reports a second American Mrs Simpson may enter the royal circle as the Marquess of Milford Haven, a cousin of King George VI, announces recent divorce proceedings involving William A. Simpson and the Chicago firm Marehill Pile and Co. The sprawling account threads through socialite gossip across Atlantic lines with multiple names and dates, reflecting early royal rumor culture.
Bonn reports indicate Germany seeks a larger devaluation than the 225 to 254 cent range. Western Allied officials and Chancellor Adenauer weigh options as the occupation statute grants control over foreign trade and exchange. The plan aims to stabilize the economy by year’s end amid Allied guidance and German cabinet input.
Charles Byers of Wright street will take over management of the Atlantic service station at South Center and Pleasant in Glenmy Woods. He is training at a refinery before taking over next week. H R McCloskey owned the business for five and a half years. The Atlantic Refining Company lease will continue under Mr Butt ers.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Democrats leading Republicans in city voter registration with about 25 voters registered, while Republicans trail. The document hints at polling times and dates, mentioning Monday and 7 AM to 10 PM, but many words are garbled.
Harrisburg September 28 Wil tant C Broyis of Chester romney announces secretary of wel fare in Duff s cabinet Brown of Walnut Glos Fuss with Lineal University as the postature an flreas R Barber Treasurer in May Brownty presidented Wie Wik Ham C Brown Lester Company Philadelphia He is active in civic religious and philanthropic work In his home community Brown will revive 10000 increase salary fixed by the Legislature Since Barber assumed the trea ty post fer which Helips electeat in 1948 Dr Tinlyi danes of Johnstown lepiniys Heirsluy of Welfare was bvesi servings ay art iy secretary
Washington reports suggest British and Canadian scientists could join the American atomic energy program. Senator Hickenlooper asks if this would violate the Atomic Energy Act while discussing consulting legal advice. Senator McMahon foresees Russian advances shaping US UK Canadian discussions and urges review of progress with the atomic commission.
The Federal Trade Commission dropped charges against 33 candy and confectionery companies including Eideny Inc and Minter Brothers, citing insufficient evidence of illegal discrimination in rebates and other pricing practices. The case referenced the Robinson-Patman Act and alleged preferential rebates, with firms listed across Reading, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, and Phoenixville.
United States Steel and the United Steelworkers race to avert a nationwide strike over pension and insurance concessions. Reports say a new wage rise and employee participation in pension plans are on the table while talks resume late at night and officials hedge on progress.
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