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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1948
Page
1
Damaged OCR shows a sale or auction list including furniture such as tables chairs dressers and beds with partial names and dates. Mentions electricity washers and kitchen items along with terms and owner identifiers appearing as uncertain fragments.
In the Third Assembly District W. W. Waterhouse won the Republican nomination and secured Democratic support via a write-in in yesterday’s primary. Waterhouse led with 1 018 votes to Loop’s 863, amid low overall turnout and sparse write-ins in North East. The district showed limited interest with party lines and internal campaigns shaping the result.
State Police traced a stolen truck reported in Erie on April 31 and found it abandoned on a rural road near Union City. The vehicle belonged to Laurence Niederriter of Erie, with the incident tied to a Route 6 sideswipe involving Mrs Ian Say, causing minor damage in Corry.
In Union City, Sergeant Paul Dyne of Carry was named head of recruitment for Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard. A board led by Col Kenneth Momeyer and Lt Jules K French reviewed Lt Raymond W Caflisch and announced the publicity and recruiting assignment to be centered at the Hotel Congdon on Friday evening.
London April 28 Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin refused to say in the House of Commons whether Britain will continue to finance arm and officer the Trans-Jordan Arab Legion after surrendering the Palestine mandate on May 15. Jerusalem April 22 A protesting government spokesman said RAF planes struck today at Jewish positions in the Bath Yass mart area near Jaffa.
Washington reports a split over military expansion as Congress debates 66 versus 70 air groups and a merger of universal military training. Secretary Symington supports the cabinet compromise while defense leaders defend the 10-group plan amid tense exchanges with senators and a push for timely action.
In Harrisburg on April 26 Associated Press reports State GOP Chairman M Harvey Taylor won a tight primary for the State Senate surpassing Walter Mumma by over 1400 votes. House Speaker Herbert L Orgg led in the GOP but drew no Democratic challenger. Democratic nominees include John H Dent and Hiram G Andrews with several incumbents facing renomination challenges.
A four story mixed use block in Albans Vermont burned severely. One woman died and a second wife was missing after the blaze began. Fire officials later said the body of Mea TeorKe Shepard, 33, was recovered from the wreckage and Mies tel Cochin, 16, remained unaccounted hours after the fire started. Several others were reported missing earlier but later accounted for as rescue teams worked through the debris. The fire raged uncontrollably for hours, threatening nearby properties in the city center.
Washington April 28 The neutrality of Miners Welfare Fund trustees is in doubt as Bridges contemplates resignation if Tolm L Lewis pension plans threaten a July 1 coal strike. Lewis and Bridges seek $100 monthly pensions for miners 62 and older with 20 years service, while Van Horn sues to block fund spending without union consent.
EdFang Mts and Tiwi sueeMOry IT Goal Broderick Street completed the purchase of the Holly Wall super store on West Washington Street and assume operations this week. The shop will keep its wallpaper and paint line and continue the policies of former owner Mrs Mata with Mrs Burgnon managing the store.
A three year old boy named Woy Was killed yesterday in Pittsburgh after being struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train as he rode a toy locomotive at Yercomeh Street in the Hazelwood district. George Lowe was struck at the locomotive.
Former Minnesota Governor Show surprising strength as MacArthur breaks into fourth ahead of Taft Tru man gains a large vote.
Harold Stassen carries Philadelphia by more than two to one in the Republican primary, defeating Dewey and Taft as General MacArthur shows surprising strength. The statewide results, with Dewey leading in populous urban centers, set the tone for the party conventions and hint at broader GOP dynamics.
McKeesport bus enroute downtown burst into flames injuring two passengers while a dozen others escaped. Reported by Associated Press from McKeesport Pennsylvania on April 28.
Fragmented report from Jerusalem describes Jericho under Arab Legion control with British forces denying immediate withdrawal. British orders assign troops to secure Allenby Bridge as regional tensions rise over Trans-Jordan Syria Iraq and Lebanon deployment plans.
CIO President Murray calls for a nationwide meat buyers strike as packing firms continue to refuse full pay. About 100,000 workers walked out previously on a 44 day partial basis, pressuring producers like Armour Cudahy Wilson Morrell and Bally to reconsider wage offers amid labor tension.
A farm tractor accident near Spartansburg left a child dead at the scene and others injured. Everett Beaty and family members are named in a local inquiry into the incident. Services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday with interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Hollywood April 28 Tom Breneman radio producer at Breakfast in Hollywood died suddenly at his home. He had just finished the show and was preparing to leave for the studio when he collapsed. Breneman recently returned to the air after a month’s Palm Springs vacation ordered by his doctor for a heart condition.
Residents of Findley Lake New York buried an effigy of Minister Harold Grover amid a mob incident sparked by disputes over his church leadership. Police halted further violence as the crowd dispersed without serious injury.
April 28 Philadelphia reports State Supreme Court Justice Maxey won the top delegate fight for the Republican National Convention. The Scranton lawyer Esed4 F Howell led the opposing faction in Lackawanna county, backed by former President Judge Will Leach who challenged Maxey's seat. Mrs Worthington served as delegate at large without opposition.
In Chicago on April 28, reports announce an imminent nationwide rail strike set to begin May 1, with 150000 workers involved. Union spokesmen from Lil Cleveland White paint a breakdown in talks and warn of disruption across the system, despite prior government intervention by President Taft two years ago.
A potential nationwide strike by rail workers threatens to halt freight on the Union and Southern railroads, with unions demanding wage parity and schedule deadlines nearly met. Leaders in Cleveland and Washington weigh options as last minute talks fail to avert a work stoppage.
Arline Judge prepares for her sixth wedding days after divorcing from No. 5 band member. The actress is reportedly arranging a ceremony with George Roem at a private venue in New York, aiming for an early spring wedding amid tabloid coverage.
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