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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1948
Page
2
A forecast from Babson suggests 1948 will be another profitable year for American farmers despite price uncertainty. Domestic demand remains strong, government price supports stay at 90 percent of parity, and European crops may cut U.S. exports, prompting farmers and merchants to prepare for cautious but favorable market conditions.
Police traced a burglary that damaged four windows at the Up town Yacht cafe. Eugene Nanniaster reported a $1 theft from an unlocked cash register. Nearby residents at 4th and Liberty Streets were awakened Friday by the break in. Authorities noted firearms and household goods offered for sale by local merchants. A $164,410 city contract for pumping station work was awarded to Draye Corp. Urban notices and a variety of local items follow.
Measles in the Warren area forces cancellation of a Scout paper drive planned for this weekend in North Warren. Girls and leaders hope to reschedule in two weeks. Brownies’ used-fat collection goes ahead as scheduled. A bank robbery in Popular Street prompts police to urge parental and merchant vigilance after suspects fled toward Fourth Avenue. Meantime a dinner in Tidioute kicks off the Warren County Council finance campaign with leaders present.
Mayor Kinley said he asked Fire Chief Andrew Paulson to act and was personally probing the situation with a public statement planned for Monday. Individual members of the Stanford Hose Company admit long standing friction and express concern for the department’s welfare.
Details of hospital discharges, residents named from Corry and nearby towns, plus local dining hours and a rural arrest report. Mentions include Mrs Olin Moore, Jeannette Austin, Ernest Carlisch, Virginia Jewell, and T Ray Carhart as part of a lengthy community update. Also notes Meadville practices and Titusville police widowish tribute.
In New Kensington on April 24 a young mother, Violet G. Malinski, 23, was fatally shot at her home after a quarrel over love. Suspect Joseph Kovitch, 22, unemployed neighbor, surrendered and admitted firing a 16 gauge gun. State Police said murder charges would be filed.
A thunderstorm shortly after midnight brought an extra 0.46 inch of rain, raising the area total to 0.56 inch. Weather observer George Mulderick reported light rain yesterday as well. Last night’s lightning struck the city fire alarm system in several spots, triggering alarms when wires were hit. The previous day’s low was 48 and high 61 degrees.
Forrestal rejects terms for restricted draft units and seeks armed services to propose later ideas. Chairman Gurney backs quickly trained reserves and long range unit size to cut future costs. The action marks the administration’s second defense program revision, following boosts to air force groups and total manpower ceilings.
A April 24 fire at the Harry M. Dale farm on Route 19 near Cambridge Springs wiped out a large frame barn and the livestock inside. Losses include 17 dairy cows, 12 heifers, one bull, a team of horses, a 2,200 dollar tractor, a truck, a 10 foot deep freezer unit, milking cooling gear, oats and seeds. Total damage pegged at 15,000 dollars by fire chief G. W. Canfield. Fire was spotted around 2:30 a.m. by a Dale family member. Cambridge Springs Hose Co. assisted with Venango volunteers arriving on scene.
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