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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
1
Foreign observers report a massive Communist advance along the Yangtze valley with key cities falling and officials fleeing Nanking. Amethyst, the British sloop, remains trapped by river guns near Shanghai as bombardment and shore batteries hinder relief attempts. Casualties and damage rise while foreign contingents consider evacuation.
Merchants urge private legal counsel review of the school board proposed levies arguing equity and the potential exemption for merchants providing services. Local club dues and national membership questions may affect the legality of a parallel membership levy, with possible challenges by chamber groups and fraternal orders.
Associated Press report from Wabenniann details Secretary Acheson testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on a defensive aid package for North Atlantic Pact nations. The plan seeks about 1.3 billion dollars for 195+1 stations and military assistance to Turkey Greece and other allies with public hearings starting April 28.
Federal court action filed by Murhinal Qhibun Co of Presta against Blot Manufacturing Corps of Einck Clarion county accusing infringement in a pneumatic vehicle component. The suit alleges the Pennsylvanian competitor copied patented features and seeks relief under federal patent law.
Corry Community Chest directors met at the Hotel Corry and approved a $15,500 1949 allocation to five agencies, totaling $28,425 this year for charitable services. Disbursements include $5,600 and $200 for the Salvation Army, $5,000 to YMCA, $2,500 to County Chest Agencies, $1,500 to American Cancer Society, and $750 to Mead Park, among others.
President Truman asked Congress to adopt a national health program with compulsory medical insurance funded by a government payment system drawn from a payroll tax. He urged expanding medical schools as part of the effort to meet health needs nationwide.
Associated Press reports Erie and Warren men set to testify in a probe linked to Malmedy massacre trials. Dominic A Scalise, ex provost sergeant at the prison camp, describes guard duties over 600 German prisoners and their separate confinement. He cites Army zeal in the Malmedy cases and notes a weekly letter from a German former prisoner thanking him for humane treatment.
Plans for Corry Days April 28 to 40 were shaped at a Retell Merchants Bureau meeting held at the Boston House. President LOUD presided as director men approved a board of directors for the retail division including Jack Stahl and others. The group agreed on placards, posters, and a newspaper promotion package for the shopping district with 21 merchants participating. Arnold Seastead urged support for the American Legion Rally and Glenn Mead Day.
In Pittsburgh jail a 33 year old Oakland waitress learned the man who verified her was dead by his own hand. Police said James Coffey, 88, hanged himself in the jail cell after being arrested for disturbing the restaurant where Miss Pargeett worked. She described being terribly afraid of Coffey as officer Monroe found him.
April 22 Harrisburg report says proposals to double gambling fines threaten criminal code reform. House Judiciary backed Senate version with changes. Critics warn higher fines may derail the bill. Senate would raise maximum penalties to 1000 dollars and one year imprisonment from 500 dollars.
At Irwin Pennsylvania April 23 truckers halted on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in a parkdown protesting weight limits. About 220 large trucks parked from Twin 4c Bedford to 70 miles east near New Castle. Drivers claim the legislature failed to pass higher load limits, despite state police reporting a normal initiation and restraint on the high speed road.
The Senate narrowly approved a large housing package backing a 475 million family housing program and related social projects. Senate foes warned it could boost socialization of housing, while supporters argued the plan would spur construction with cost-saving measures. The measure faces a wary House, with party divisions and civil rights debates shaping expectations.
WRI reports the Erie Works of General Electric will reduce staff by about 1,200 by month end. Factory manager Milley cited shrinking demand and wage pressures as the cause, noting pre war employment around 12,000 and current levels near 18,000 with uneven recovery.
April 22 report notes turnover in the administration with Royallard Robert P Bacher and an Atomic Energy Commission vacancy. President Truman announces David K E Bruce as ambassador to France replacing Jefferson Caffery, while Royall vows civil life.
Treasury report shows budget receipts 21 739 328 44 with expenditures 78 194 055 10 and balance 4 257 100 108 59. Debt totals 251 427 981 46113 with a decrease under prior day 32 073 906 70.
Indianaplis reports Clyde Moon Johnson, public enemy No 1, wounded after a shootout with FBI agents while fleeing in downtown Indianapolis. Johnson, linked to a Memphis bank robbery, was chased onto Meridan Street, hijacked a taxi, and crashed as an officer fired. He was hospitalized with multiple bullet wounds.
CHICAGO April 22 SoWell Avery ROPE fissionerin on Montgomery Ward and Company today Avery Was assured of re election as director of the retail merchandising firm when nomination closed With no opposition. Actual counting of votes will take place in hour on move Directors were scheduled to meet to elect a chairman later today There was no doubt it would again be Avery The only director who handles day to day management of the company Avery is chief executive officer of Ward.
FBI tied four suspects to multiple bank robberies netting about 40 000 dollars across Baltimore and other banks. A farmhouse raid in Hickman County yielded two men and a woman, with a male captive narrating details. Authorities recovered 60 rounds of ammo and a 1949 car, while another arrest in Memphis added to the case.
A 3 percent pay tax idea would fund President Truman health measures. Officials estimate employees would bear about half the levy with employers contributing the other half, each payroll deduction varying with earnings as the plan advances. An unnamed official suggested the proposal could yield up to 4 or 5 percent of workers and employers’ payrolls when fully phased in.
Mr Truman outlined a plan seeking government aid to expand medical facilities and to fund hospital and health services in communities, with increased federal grants for disease control and maternal and child welfare. The proposal faces a partisan battle in Congress amid AMA opposition over compulsory health insurance and accusations tied to funding.
Ten weary miners ended a three day sitdown strike at Lehigh Navigation Coal Company No. 6 mine in Lansford Pennsylvania. About 6000 hard coal drivers walked out during the protest that began Tuesday night and spread to all operations in Panther Valley leaving mines idle for a second day.
United Mine Workers President Thame Kennedy said a shorter week will be sought in upcoming contract talks. He cited better distribution of mine labor and a wage fund increase as key goals. The statement came to delegates at a regional labor meeting a day after Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal urged productivity gains.
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