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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1949
Page
1
The readable fragment mentions April and locations Pettis and Pike with a Vietnamese date-like string and incomplete, unclear event details. No clear names, organizations, or outcomes are present to establish a coherent news item.
A listing describes an auction near Perry Road including cattle, farm items, rooms and utensils. The notice mentions twenty eight cows or calves, several head of stock, household goods, clothing, hats, and cash terms. Additional details reference early dates and property features.
The Corry School Board proposes levying three additional taxes for the 1949 50 budget to cover operating costs and future programs as district finances face strain. Officials aim to balance revenue with necessary services while informing taxpayers of the plan.
Albany April 15 Dewey and Thomas E Dewey announce a six week trip to Western Europe beginning May 6 aimed at rest and possible talks with leaders. He may meet political figures but spokesmen say the trip is not a political tour. Dewey will be accompanied by Mrs. Dewey and Secretary Paul B. Lockwood.
President Truman signed the European recovery authorization bill totaling 5.08 billion dollars. The act makes 1 billion immediately available to the ECA from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to sustain aid to western Europe while Congress considers further funds.
Warren county authorities continued a cautious probe into a Garland case concerning a young woman held captive for more than a year. Officials, including Sheriff Linder and Attorney M A Korn, said no charges were filed yet as the inquiry continues. The woman was reportedly admitted last week under a Warren county court order and the investigation focuses on possible deprivation by her mother or brother.
ALBUQUERQUE April 19 Union leaders sought to settle a walkout at two top defense plants without picketing. Construction at Los Alamos and Sandia Base slowed as about 1,000 workers stayed off the job to press for a 25 cent raise.
The council named a three member zoning board to handle appeals under the new zoning bill. Members are Charles Monroe George Nagle and J. E. Hawkins, serving until 1950 to 1952 with new three year terms. City council also discussed curb work at aNorth Center street garage and enforcement plans to curb traffic violations. An appeal to use City Park for Mormon religious meetings was rejected and bids to supply eight new uniforms were authorized.
A Latrobe, Pa., boy named Andy Tompoa Jr seeks his missing mother for Easter and has two families offering to adopt him. Haywood Bundy and his wife offered after reading the boy’s newspaper letter. Thurston Soul and his wife of Bethesda, Maryland, also expressed interest. The child, born to a father who disappeared, lives with his ailing grandparents.
Senator Mundt urges a U S policy banning visas for Americans attending the Paris World Peace Congress. He cites the House committee labeling the event Communist organized and aimed at aligning intellectuals and scientists for civil disobedience. The State Department reportedly plans to grant visas only for lawful reasons, with restricted cases. Notable attendees mentioned include Charles Chaplin C John Rogge Rockwell Kent Louis Untermeyer Howard Fast Johannes Steel Artie Shaw and Rabbi J X Cohen. The conference opens tomorrow and runs through Saturday.
A large crowd is expected for the opening of the Archie W. Thompson Post VFW addition, a 40 by 60 foot expansion costing over 320,000. The event features August and his Just For Fun Band of Williamsport, last seen in Corry in 1846, with dancing from 9 PM to 2 AM. The interior uses pastels, new lighting, and seating for about 200. attendance limited to VFW members, wives, and invited guests. Mrs. D. Haight of Marion Street will host.
Report states further slight improvement today in the condition of Ambassador Lewis W. Douglas left eye after treatment at the Southampton Free Eye Hospital. There were fears the eye might swell or fail, but the ambassador has resumed duties at his Washington residence.
The United States rejects a Cuban proposal for a UN inquiry into trials and imprisonment of Cardinal Mindszenty and other churchmen. Cuba seeks a 15 nation commission while Romania also rebuffs U S plea on treaty guarantees.
In Dover Delaware a 43 year old mother and her two sons confessed to murders tied to a crime motive described as lonely hearts. The trio admitted involvement in violent acts including killing a man and disposing of bodies at a Brennan farm. Authorities outlined how the men were killed and buried in a pigpen and later moved, with the mother collapsing in grief as details emerged. The case links to the Brennen farm and involved multiple family members in a complex sequence of events across several locations.
New Jersey voters cast a quiet primary amid slim turnout to select candidates for the November gubernatorial race. Governor Alfred E. Driscoll faced a challenge from Robert L. Adams while State Sen. Elmer H. Wene ran unopposed for the Democrats. Adams accused Driscoll of attempting to dominate the legislature as the governor seeks a second term under the new constitution. Cor dell Hull, former secretary of state, was released from Bethesda Naval Hospital after years of treatment.
Reports from Buenos Aires say the Argentine army subdued clashes between police and workers amid a general strike led by the CGT. One day of unrest left several dead or injured as authorities imposed martial measures and detained dozens of officers.
The Irish, free of British rule, confront economic and political questions as they set aims for a federal future within the republic. President O Kelly hopes for progress within a generation while northern counties resist unification. Marshall Plan aid and a standing army of 8,000 shape early state needs.
Seven youths escaped injury after a collision between a truck and a Chevrolet on a rural route two miles west of Corey. The driver of the truck pumped the brakes as it failed, sending the vehicle into a field and totaling both vehicles. Five youths suffered shock. two, Bisbee and Connor, sustained non life threatening injuries. Damages were estimated around 750 dollars.
A bread truck driven by Elsie Gregory of Union City lost a rear wheel and overturned four miles west of Corry Route 6 at 8 35 last night causing $150 damage. State Police attributed the mishap to soft berms as officers report a spate of similar incidents in the area. A separate case from Greensburg involves Walter Fergus declared mentally ill after being charged with trying to wreck a railroad train near West Newton.
The Corry Board of Education approved a 367,455 budget for 1949 50, funding the largest school year in district history. The board announced intent to levy new taxes under 1947 state law, including a 41M percent levy on amusements and fees for social and fraternal organizations.
A proposed four room school addition at Manor High is under review with plans by an architect from Erie. The tentative budget totals 867,485, including 40,000 from new taxes. Projected expenditures foreseen include 78,000 for a new focus and 15,700 for instructional costs, with several tax and revenue adjustments noted.
Beverly Hills police report no criminal charges will be filed over a kidnapping hoax involving a five year old boy and about 30000 in his mother's assets. Police chief C H Anderton stated the boy’s mother Mrs. Dine Goodman admitted staging the incident at Tossus Street. The child was reported abducted Monday and returned several hours later for 980.
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