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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1949
Page
1
The Corry area sees a monthlong rise in jobless claims with 182 seeking work in July, up from June. Total unemployed includes 254 non veterans and 282 women workers. Placements fell to 28 amid vacations and retail slowdowns. 671 unemployment benefit claims and 352 veteran adjustment claims are active.
An Associated Press survey shows a sharp rise in polio cases in some states the past week, lifting projections for 1949 near record levels. About 1,000 cases and 442 deaths are tallied through August, with regional spikes in New York, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin prompting emergency measures and heightened preventive actions.
A routine city council meeting presided by Mayor Weed Kinley approved many bills across departments after head approvals. Transfers between appropriation accounts were authorized, while engineer Willits reported eight water service excavations, one gas service connection, fourteen building permits, and related curb changes. A permit to widen a shared driveway on North Gentey Street between the Rickers and Alsenman properties was also approved. Continued details were to follow on page five.
Aboard the H. M. S. Jamaica at Hong Kong a rousing welcome awaits the crew of the Amethyst as Spitfires fly overhead and royal guards stand by. Lieut Cmdr John Kerus, skipper, to receive the Medal of Distinguished Service from King George for escaping the Yangtze river ambush and bringing the ship to safety. Also reported, Mrs Annin Roosevelt Boettiger obtains divorce from newspaper man dating her during the war.
City Treasurer reports $2750.32 paid in by 5 pm yesterday as the first payment on the new school tax. About 124 merchants and one amusement assessment contributed. The deadline was moved to Monday due to Sunday closings, with penalties of $1 daily and one half percent for any partial month.
The Journal reports a out of town collection agency targeting Corry merchants. Chambers questions high rates and misrepresentation by firm agents. Titusville inquiry notes delayed remittances and nonbinding sales terms. A candidate withdraws in Pittsburgh, shifting mayoral race dynamics. Edward Leonard gains potential votes.
Corry craft workers from the vicinity plan active participation in the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen Summer Fair at Mt. Gretna this week. Miss bonnet Gordon leads the group with weaving, exhibiting wool scarves, luncheon sets, shawls, and car robes. Mrs Frank Grice showcases ceramics and shop items. other locals will display wrought iron, wood lathe work, and jewelry. Demonstrations of weaving and crafts will be staged to benefit the Erie Chapter sale and exhibit.
In Grafenwohr American leaders led by General Omar Bradley reviewed troops and discussed new jet fighters to replace standard American aircraft in Germany. Vandenberg announced jets would modernize the force as troops prepare for any emergency while American and Western defense plans contemplate Atlantic pact roles.
The Commonwealth shelves unemployment relief funds as the Bureau reports 861,123,100 paid to Pennsylvanian jobless in the first half of 1944 while only 34,180,000 in employer contributions and interest came in. The balance in the fund stood at 622,800,000 with a potential rate cut looming if unemployment remains high. Congress funds renovation of the White House with 5,400,000, choosing modernization over replacement.
Aug 2 Washington reports Clark and McGrath cleared for top posts with Senate confirmation seen. McGrath as attorney general and Clark in Supreme Court slot to fill Murphy vacancy. Contending bids from Stennies Kerr and others could influence committee assignments and future posts.
Firefighters battled a coal pile fire in the basement of a Union City high school building. The blaze, likely caused by spontaneous combustion in recently stored coal, burned into Monday morning as investigators prepared a full scene assessment.
Washington inquiry into steel and cement priorities centers on alleged actions by government officials and relatives of business ties. The Senate committee’s investigators will review testimony and records, with possible referrals to the Internal Revenue Bureau and further checks on payoffs and influence peddling related to wartime contracts and favors.
July duty patrols totaled 249 with six criminal investigations leading to four arrests. Nine accidents investigated caused injuries. total property damage cited at 3150 with additional figures referenced for related inquiries. Local state police charge details attributed to Corporal Theodore Hubley.
Washington reports an annual pension and disability payment rise of 12 million dollars was approved today by the House without opposition. The measure, sent to the Senate, would boost veteran compensation and benefits for dependents while extending rules governing service- connected disabilities and veteran eligibility.
A heated dispute over a sewer project led to tempers flaring at a city council meeting. Engineer Willey and contractor Williams faced charges of delays and shoddy work while police intervened to separate combative parties. Reports cite alleged improper drainage, faulty cement joints, and questions about permits and quality control as the argument centered on project delays and possible misconduct.
In Washington Pa a police patrol kept order after a timbermen strike turned violent near Vesabirg. A mine of Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp in Vesta Neb mine area saw injuries and property damage as workers hurled rocks and embankments gave way. The strike began June 12, with timber workers demanding higher wages. A conference is planned with the Tri-State Lumbermen's Association in Uniontown to discuss a possible settlement.
Harriman the Marshall Plan envoy urged Congress to approve the administration arms program quickly. He warned delay would hurt Europe and boost subversive forces. The hearing shift and party debate framed the push for immediate action as essential to keep aid flowing and deter aggression.
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