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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1948
Page
1
Western European allies expect strong American military support to counter Soviet expansion. Belgian Premier Spak outlined two main actions: arming western forces with weapons and forming a formal alliance, subject to U S and Congress approval.
Philadelphia police barred from interfering with sales of the novel Raintree County by Ross Lockridge Jr. District Judge Guy M Bard granted a temporary injunction after raids on city bookshops. The order targets the restraining action related to the novel and its associated titles.
Reports from Berlin list Raviel Marshall Vassily Sokalovsky visiting for consultations as Tuasian commander in the occupation zone. Washington notes Republican senators moving to curb federal antielymab and potential budget measures. Jerusalem reports Haganah forces reoccupying Bastel and clashes near Dir Yasin with about 300 Jews attacked by Arabs.
An unintentional false alarm sent fire trucks to Lie Cory James town Mfg Corp after water surge in the companys automatic sprinkler system triggered the alarm. A firm representative and Gerry James town officials inspected the system earlier. it had been disconnected and later thought operable, with no damage reported.
In Lake Success on April 3 the United Nations Security Council met in emergency session. Dr Alfonso Lopez of Colombia, council president, ordered the session after private talks. He reviewed talks with Jewish Agency and Arab Higher Committee figures and planned further discussions. Agents noted no bridge to peace as Jewish and Arab leaders remain unreconciled. Meanwhile Guy Marina, 65, of Blairsville was decapitated by a Pennsylvnia Railroad freight train in an accident that left eight children.
Washington reports lawmakers gear up to expand the defense program. Taft and the Senate plan to start considering a temporary draft and broader military growth once the armed services committee reaches an agreement. Forrestal warns dollars alone won’t guarantee delivery and urges balanced military expansion.
Evansville Indiana April 8 Dr George Parker assistant professor of religion and philosophy at Evansville College and president of Vanderburgh County Citizens for Wallace was asked to resign from the faculty. The school president Henry A Wallace announced the executive committee of the board of trustees sought Parker’s resignation citing his activities with the Wallace organization.
Government orders half normal rail service for passenger and freight starting next Thursday as coal shortages deepen. About 70,000 railroad workers have been laid off with further cuts reducing remaining runs across the Erie and PRR systems.
GE officials predict labor demonstrations and possible work stoppages at GE plants nationwide possibly today. Union leader Dermody cites restlessness as GE and the United Electrical Workers remain deadlocked on wage demands.
The weather bureau thermometer fell from a high for the year to 28 degrees in the morning with April sun and warming winds. By afternoon the air turned colder with strong winds and a light snowfall began overnight, leaving some accumulation on the ground.
Maple syrup production in the area is down this season with a yield only about half of last year. Producers blame cold snaps in March and market concerns in Pennsylvania for delayed shipments and uncertain prices. A meeting at the Hotel Corry will address marketing and industry concerns with officials and growers in attendance.
Seven directors were elected at the Corry Jamestown Manufacturing Company stockholders meeting held at Hotel Jamestown in Jamestown. Elected directors include avid A Hillstrom Mrs Charles Anderson Hillstrom Keppel Armmaun Hillstrom and Mrs Edna F Bracken with Mrs Anderson continuing in a prior role. Payroll shows 4081 workers an estimated 15 percent rise over 1948. The directors warned that a coal strike and steel shortages may force production cuts and slow demand in the coming year.
A four person auto crash on Route 6 near the Shreve farm left two adults injured and two others escaping. Driver Meyer Bergman lost control on a patch and the car rolled over into the ditch. Union City physicians treated the Bergmans and the damage was substantial.
Omaha dispatch reports Nebraskans consider several presidential hopefuls with Vandenberg high on lists for next Tuesday’s primary. Names like Stassen Dewey and Taft circulate as possible nominees while local Republicans debate campaign backing and viable options.
Chiang Kai-shek told the National Assembly that seven of his best divisions were destroyed in Manchuria. He said the Communist forces cannot conquer China and asserted the fighting strength remains powerful despite losses. The speaker spoke in a serious mood with little applause from assembly members.
Sheriff J Johnson reports four killed and several injured in a restaurant gas explosion at a truckers stop in Louisville Tl. Lon Baws Darrell Zink and George Tolliver identified among the wounded as crews and staff rushed to hospital. Fire crews removed four bodies from the rubble as investigation began into a probable cooking gas leak.
Harrisburg April 9. The State Milk Control Commission debated a possible price reduction for milk in Pittsburgh Johnstown and Erie regions. If approved cuts could lower the wholesale and consumer prices in western districts with details expected later today. Doris Sheldon crowned Washingtons cherry blossom queen at the festival at Hains Point.
President Truman pledges strict enforcement of Taft Hartley to curb the coal strike. Rep Hartley warns he will push stiffer curbs if the labor law fails to rein in John Lewis and the United Mine Workers. Courts and labor officials weigh contempt penalties and possible new restraint orders amid ongoing negotiation tensions.
Post Office Department plans en route mail sorting buses replacing withdrawn rail service. Three routes from Pittsburgh to Altoona via Tarentum Blairsville Indiana. Albers to Oil City via Spangler Bassu.... Pittsburgh to Erie stretch 174 miles via Slippery Rock Mercer Sharon. Erie Mercer Sharon removed on return trips. Each bus to run daily.
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