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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1948
Page
1
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Washington reports Rep. McDowell calls an unnamed wartime official a highly important man pushing shipments of uranium compounds to Russia in 1943. He cites a second official and states public hearings may follow the House Un-American Activities probe into alleged Soviet spy operations. The claims involve 2720 pounds of uranium compounds and 25 pounds of uranium metal. The article notes espionage tensions and mentions others tied to wartime secrecy and potential leaks.
Western powers and the Soviet Union maintained talks on postwar differences with further meetings likely next week. An informant said a full conference tomorrow is unlikely and another meeting is more probable. Molotov, Smith, Chataignant, and Roberts discussed Berlin, Europe, and pending questions. London dispatches noted a possible foreign ministers council meeting, with Washington noting no agreement yet.
The regional commission in Erie announces voter registration and address changes next Thursday and Friday, August 12 13. Registrars operate at the Municipal Building 1 AM to 4 PM and 8 PM to 11 PM DST. Special registrations possible at the Court House in Alisie from 9 AM to 1 PM DST. Office hours extended to accommodate voters, with a closing note on September 7 8 0 and the Howe Lage days ending at 6 PM.
Tyan Miller of R. D. 8 arrived in England last evening to join a party of 20 friends from Switzllville Ohio. The group, on a Cook's tour, planned to visit Holland and other nations before returning to the United States. A death in the party delayed their plans and Miller will return by plane to tend his potato holdings once harvest begins.
Patrons committee of Bear Lake GIF met Friday night to launch immediate rebuilding of the destroyed Bear Lake mill. The new one story structure will have sheet steel siding cement foundations and use the existing rail siding for freight. Estimated cost around 25000 dollars with some stock shares to raise funds. Key figures include Harold Pelton Carlton Curtis George Fowler Enoch Cornist Alfonso Commish and Sehelier.
The United States bluntly warns that the Danube river will stay open for traffic if Communist states deny a peat on the Danube Control Board. Ambassador Cayandiah Cannon delivered the position before the Danube conference vote to back the Soviet plan for the new Danube path, prompting discontent among Yugoslav officials.
City police logged two night motor vehicle crashes. A two car collision at Columbus Avenue and North Center Street injured Mr and Mrs Cline. both were treated and released. Walter Rogers driving a Terraplane was cited for reckless driving and address issues. A second crash on Wright street involving Andy Tinko’s Oldsmobile left Pauline Sanders with chest injuries treated by a local doctor.
James Pappas of 103 Est South Street was discharged after a hearing before Alderman Mervhse Oslabrase in Evie last evening for lack of evidence. He had posted $500 bail earlier in the week for appearance on a deprivated assault and battery charge arising from an incident on Liberty Street. Hepler, the complainant, remains under bond with a quarter terms term to occur.
Negotiations between Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp and Local Lodge 1087 A of M yield a company offer to be voted on by members after two days of talks with federal and state conciliators. Proposed terms include a contract similar to the 1947 agreement with changes, wage increases across shifts, and no 1948 vacation pay due to prior production losses.
Board of education in Liye Comy Sei District considers multiple resignations as Supt Swartz reports new postings and anticipated written resignations. Miss Hee Dodge Concord Grade Sixty, Navin Pulis Senior High English, Nir Ti Pulles Mathematics, and George Vos from Franklin Three are among those resigning or shifting roles. Directors pledge to pursue replacements, aiming to secure stable teaching staff by Monday.
Councilman Carl Smith announces plans to clear half blocked sewers in Wright Street area to relieve flooding from heavy storms. Department crews aim to start work this month, with a long term upgrade of sewer lines to reduce runoff, though tests show some points near Hine Creek are already half blocked. Continued on Page Two.
Corry citizens face a three week window to claim the 1948 school tax rebate as total collections reach $20,021.76 on property and $84,810 per capita. The two divisions total $110,082.10 and $25,598.00. A 2 percent per cent rebate continues until August 31 with penalties after November. Mullen notes payments this year lag behind prior periods and the 1947 tax due totals reflect late collections.
In Berlin, American and British planes fly supplies to a blockaded city as Soviet officials threaten to force down any Allied aircraft. A Soviet agency listed potential violations, while Allied officials warned that aggressive actions could lead to forced descents amid heightened tensions.
Erie milk dealers refuse to back automatic price increases amid state orders for a 1 cent rise per quart on August 16 and a later 15 cent hike. officials from the Erie-Crawford Dairy Cooperative and the State Milk Control Commission dispute timing and amounts as protests mount over proposed retail and wholesale changes in August and October.
Word from state authorities signals renewed plans for the Columbus Dam project but protests and alterations threaten any quick permit. Hearings will be required before a final decision, with yardage changes and higher embankment prompts delaying work and reducing odds of restoration this year. Local residents and cottage owners remain hopeful yet doubtful as petitions and revised plans circulate between Corry and Columbus.
Gloucester Massachusetts August 7 Featured remarks defend rivalry and competition in schools and industry noting fears of competition from Canada Japan and within. Story references a London incident involving aircraft designer Sikorsky and a trip to Mount Athos Greece with later continuation on page eight.
Republicans plan to send anti inflation and housing measures to President Truman and adjourn until January 1. Senate and House leaders maneuver around price controls and wartime credit rules as Democrats try to insert Truman price measures. The plan includes down payment limits and final payment ceilings for autos and home goods, with the Senate voting on the GOP bill after earlier tweaks. The one clear concession was a $65 million loan for United Nations headquarters in New York.
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