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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1949
Page
1
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U S Navy heavy ships left Shanghai to avoid involvement in the Chinese conflict. British forces followed, moving ships toward the Yangtze estuary to escape potential artillery actions as Communist forces close on the city. The Eldorado led by Vice Admiral Oscar Badger and other vessels cleared the area while tensions rose over possible Communist gains around Nanking and Hangzhou.
The jury pool for Judith Coplon's espionage case was ordered after a failed bid to dismiss the indictment. The 12 jurors will decide guilt or innocence of the 27 year old former Justice Department employee accused of copying and removing data. Archibald Palmer of New York said Coplon would testify in her defense.
Senator Connally condemns the assault on the U S Embassy in Nanking describing it as a grave affront. He calls for strong U S protest and insists Washington must press for immediate protection of ambassadors and property.
John Lewis and his United Mine Workers policy committee sifted over 1000 memos from members proposing changes to the coal contract. They weighed higher welfare royalties, more pay, shorter hours, and safer underground work as the June 30 contract deadline looms.
Communist backed world peace congress closes in Paris after nine days of attacks on the Ablanite pact Marshall plan and American leaders. Delegates vote to form a permanent anti United States propaganda body and adopt manifests calling for abolition of the atomic bomb and condemning Western armed colonialism and armament.
A bolt of lightning during a freak storm shattered three utility poles and caused extensive damage to the Albert Steadman residence on Corty-Spartansburg road. Four occupants and seven children escaped injury as the region experienced a tense thunderclap and minor rail sprinkling as the storm moved through.
A lightning bolt struck the Clymer Hill Avenue church and nearby Steadman residence causing a hole in the bell ground and destroying electrical systems. No fire occurred though two adjacent dwellings reportedly suffered damage and rewiring is anticipated. Pastor W. R. Stoepker noted interior damage appeared limited on a morning survey.
West German state formation moves toward a July 15 start with a three power accord. Gen. Lucius D. Clay announced the target date after a six hour conference with West German leaders and the Western military governors. The republic will unite states in the American British and French zones and aims to attract support from the Soviet area to prevent a Communist regime.
In Harrisburg the Senate debated funding a 900 million dollar Pennsylvania soldiers bonus and a constitutional amendment to allow a graduated income tax to pay it. Supporters argued for earmarking revenues with a five percent levy, while opponents warned it could strain budgets. The measure would appear on the ballot as a 500 million bond issue for World War II veterans with yearly costs estimated at 20 to 31 million dollars depending on rates and terms.
Two tired fliers Bill Burts and Dick Abroga from Sunkist Lady ended a long endurance flight in Fullerton California at 11 44 a m PST six weeks after takeoff. They said they were exhausted and could not walk and expected to need walking lessons after being up nearly a life as in their third try.
In Chicago on April 26 judge John A. Sbarbaro acquitted 14 year old Howard Lang of murdering his playmate Louise Fellick near Chicago on October 18 1947. Lang had a prior 22 year sentence overturned by the state Supreme Court. He pleaded guilty at the first trial and innocent at the second.
The House debates repeal of the Taft Hartley Act with Democrats pushing the bill and Republicans split. Leader Lesinski assigns the administration bill to the House labor committee for a multi day battle as votes and amendments loom.
An improvement program at Mead Park is underway. The project includes grading the park front along West Wayne Street, relocating a pit to create parking spaces, and general site work. New picnic tables and updated playground equipment are planned, with several phases focusing on the creek area and recreation facilities.
Panama April 26 National Assembly votes to declare a state of siege in Prune suspending constitutional guarantees. Government backed measure adopted by large majority after plot to overthrow the government last week. Former President Hamydio Anos detained in relation to alleged plots.
Pittsburgh April 26 A Western Penitentiary prisoner seeks release after challenging his 40 year term. McKim petitions for relief as judge Rowand of Allegheny county common pleas grants none. He argues lack of volition in the plea and requests a hearing May 4.
Navy Secretary John L. Sullivan resigns in protest against a proposed 68,000 ton aircraft carrier project. A White House statement indicated Sullivan acted after discussions with the president, saying defense policy did not give proper navy consideration. The move follows Defense Secretary Johnson’s carrier plan and White House aides signaled the administration faced controversy over the project.
Corry Days 10 events run Thursday through Saturday with 48 retailers in a cooperative merchandising plan. Stores will feature new window displays and unusually attractive prices to boost traffic and draw hundreds of shoppers to Corry.
Washington April 26 President informs Congress that declines will reduce the European recovery program cost by 187,800,000 under the aid package. He asks speedily to appropriate 5,712,200,000 for economic recovery administration use through June 1950, with portions allocated through June 30 and the next July. The request follows House action led by Speaker Sam Rayburn.
A 12 person family escaped a fire that destroyed a White residence two miles west of Meadville. The blaze damaged neighboring property and left the house uninhabitable. no injuries reported though residents were displaced.
Meadville merchants protest a proposed mercantile tax aimed at funding the 1949 city budget. The Executive Committee notes merchants face higher costs just for doing business with projections of over $30,000 in new tax revenue.
A high ranking Czech Slovak official, Hugo Skala, reportedly broke with the Communist government and sought asylum in the United States during a visit to Washington. He was the No 2 man in the Czech delegation aiming to recover American property nationalized in Czechoslovakia. Officials initially feared kidnapping before Skala sent a resignation letter, then the embassy accused him of absconding with documents.
The British monarch and Queen Elizabeth marked their 26th wedding anniversary with a quiet family luncheon at Buckingham Palace. The couple, who faced early public courtship hurdles, were joined by Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in a low key royal observance described as a source of steadfast public pride.
April 21 The United States outlined support for a single currency if the Russians lift the Berlin blockade. Moscow published a 120 word statement through the Soviet news agency TASS saying no new conditions were proposed. London reported Russia offered a deal to end the blockade but Western powers countered with their own terms. The article also notes talks among Malik Jessup and other officials and mentions a proposal linked to a four power meeting. Ebertauer named judge in Washington nomination.
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