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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1949
Page
1
A garbled court or public notice fragment mentions an event or meeting around April at an old hall. The legible parts indicate a formal gathering or forewarning but critical names, places, and actions remain unreadable.
Washington April reports show President Truman's legislative agenda facing a critical test as Congress begins its fourth month. Key issues include a European recovery aid bill totaling about 5.53 billion and reform proposals on labor and TVA measures. The House and Senate battles reflect shifting political control and the administration's stalled priorities.
BELAFONTE, April 4. Prison escapees Elmpr chi 22 and James Brown 30 scaled Rockview Prison wall after eluding a day-long pursuit by Brute Police and guards. They climbed an eight-foot fence en route to church services. Brown, serving five to ten years for robbery and burglary, and Elmpr chi, inmate details indicate hair and eye colors. deputies confirm identities and height.
Armistice signed with Trans-Jordan virtually ends the hostilities after a year of conflict. The pact, effective for one year with renewal, positions Grultia cooperation and peace between the states. Syria remains the sole combatant to negotiate with Israel. Damascus signals talks likely to start Wednesday supervised by Lt. Col. Fiwal Hero.
More than 700 attended Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church yesterday for the 11 a.m. dedication service open house and vesper. The events celebrated the completion of the improvement program under Edwin Werle with music by D. A. Hillstrom and Norma Jean May. Attending were Rev. Clair O. Dufford Rev. Sheldon Schweikert and Rev. Baker along with guests from Erie Jamestown Canton El Paso and other nearby areas.
The Duke of Windsor arrived in London to visit his ailing mother Queen Mary and possibly his younger brother King George. Reports noted his restrained demeanor after crossing the Channel and hinted at his return to Windsor.
Arthur J. McDonald 24 and Paul J. Lindstrom 19 were held for court on burglary charges after five to six chickens were stolen from Michael Volansky on East Columbus Avenue early Sunday. Ronald Brown, 14, was cited for a juvenile hearing and released to parents. Arvid Lindstrom faced a new charge of receiving stolen goods as the police found fowl at his home after tracing the thefts to a midnight return by Lindstrom’s son, with the value totaling about 15 dollars.
Associated Press reports Harrisburg April 4 as the Pennsylvania State Education Association presses for higher teacher salaries. Legislature advances two retirement bills. one would set a 1200 dollar annual boost for retirees. the other would allow retirement at 62 with 35 years of service at half pay. PSEA cautions against guaranteed raises while noting automatic boosts due under 1947 law and plans to back salary legislation in the House education committee chaired by D Raymiony Bollenberger.
Raymond Manufacturing Co announces 23 additional layoffs affecting 15 women and eight men on the night shift. Officials cite a slump in business with hopeful signs for an upswing by June or July, and say all layoffs use a seniority basis while some production lines wind down.
Chicago April 4 An insurance salesman Harvey McDonald 34 said to police that he killed Miss John Vestal secretary and mother of two of his eight children during a struggle for a pistol in her apartment. Vestal 28 lived with her mother in Eureka Missouri. McDonald a married father of six claimed the shooting was accidental after the weapon went off. He said Vestal had become tense because a lounge waitress who worked with him caused trouble. The boy aged five and girl aged two are with Vestal’s mother. the girl was reportedly put up for adoption. McDonald is being held for further investigation.
Six crew members of the Miami commanded Calcos trader were rescued near Tampico by a Mexican fishing boat after engines failed and the lifeboat drifted for 14 days with limited water and tomato juice. Capt Thomas J. McCrory, chief engineer Bosworth Totu, navigator Homer Johnson, engineer Richard A. Williams, seaman William Norton J., and others survived.
Detroit April 4 Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Corp actions dominate industry talks. Ford cuts prices on most models by 112 to 40 dollars while Mercurys drop 80 to 120. Lincoln and Edsel lines also see sizable cuts. GM previously signaled broader cuts before Chrysler action.
In Costa Rica, a second revolt surged as military head Vosty Riga and finance minister Piqueres led rebels demanding cancellation of bank nationalization laws and a 10 percent capital tax. Cardona surrendered artillery barracks. government mortars hit rebel positions at dawn. many wounded reported as authorities claim the country remains quiet amid shifting loyalties.
Police and federal agents probed interstate auto theft rings linked to a convict’s slaying. The body of Josuply Mirenda Sr. was found in a New York parking lot, with four bullet wounds. An arrest warrant issued in Kentucky implicated Mirenda as a wanted man. The case involves stolen cars traced to Philadelphia and Louisville.
Washington reports a new nationwide set of eviction rules under a "home rule" rent control act, detailing how and when landlords may evict tenants and safeguards against mistreatment. Provisions include nonpayment, tenant violations, nuisance, and required notices, with varying notice periods and exceptions for public improvements and business transitions.
Scranton Pennsylvania April 4. A strike by about 400000 residents of Lackawanna Valley prompts detours as 40 bus and trolley workers stop service. Morning rush hour disruptions affect 80 000 riders on 52 miles of routes. Workers demand wage hikes and improved rates for operators while mechanics seek pay increases.
A Senate banking committee approved a bill to reduce Truman era aims from 1,050,000 public housing units in seven years to 600,000 units over six years with slum clearance and cost-cutting measures. Democratic sponsors argue the smaller target improves odds in Congress despite concerns about funding and timing.
Two youth mule operators were returned to Corry from Cleveland where they were held on suspicion of being missing persons. Duane Bates 16 of North Center Street and Leon Barton 16 of East Wayne Street were apprehended by Cleveland authorities after a notice from local police. Denstable John Quillen and Leé Barton, the girl's father, went to Cleveland and brought them back. Bates was released to his parents custody while charges were pressed against neither youth. a hearing with County Probation Officer Edmund Thomas is set for next Saturday.
Felisburgh police and a Communist party official clashed over riot control after a rally. About 4 000 to 5 000 demonstrators were kept outside North Side Carnegie Hall Saturday night. Six communists were arrested for disorderly conduct and one for attempting to break the ring. The rally aimed to support 12 top party members in New York federal court.
Six Clarion county men face aggravated assault and conspiracy charges after a dispute at a Camdens Strip Mine Co facility in Rimersburg. A window was damaged by an explosive device and a shovel was blown from a yard. Bonds were set at 2000 dollars for the assault case and 1000 dollars for the riot count, with hearings scheduled for April 20.
London marks a return to power as a citywide blackout lasting about a decade ends. Crowds gather in Piccadilly and surrounding areas to celebrate, with many residents noting restored lighting and resumed operations at theaters and shops. Authorities warn of lingering outages in remote districts and urge patience as systems stabilize.
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