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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1948
Page
1
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The House Un-American Activities Committee warned that J Peters faces possible contempt charges for refusing to answer questions about alleged communist activity. Whitaker Chambers identified Peters as a top figure in a Communist spy network and testified Peters aided him in obtaining a government job. Peters, who identified himself as Alexander Stevens under subpoena, balked at questions on communists and his links to alleged underground operations.
Yugoslav premier Tito reshuffles leadership promoting Edward Kardelj and Alexander Rankovic while replacing non communist foreign minister Stanoje Simić. Rankovic gains vice premier post as interior minister Retuel shifts under a decree by the ruling presidium and Moscow-aligned faction. Tanjug broadcasts confirmation of the reconsolidation of the Yugoslav government.
Gerry will retain air mail operations following a Civil Aeronautics Board ruling. All American Aviation must continue pickup service on routes previously suspended, including Pittsburgh to Somestoyn and other lines. The company argued losses, but CAB mandated dual service. passenger planes were not yet in service locally, though preparations were announced for outset.
Winona Minnesota August 31 investigators sought to determine if lightning caused a Northwest Airlines crash Sunday during severe electrical and wind storms. Thirty seven persons including crew died when a Martin 2 F 2 struck the river bluff near Fountain City Wisconsin after the wreckage was removed neighbors reported pieces of the liner falling before the craft plunged into the ravine. The company said preliminary investigation found no reason to believe structural or mechanical failure.
A local notice states that individuals born in 1923 must register over two days at the Onion City Horongl Hall the hour between Ram and h pm. Eligible Curry residents born in 1828 are also invited to register during the stated period.
Seventy one youth registrants gathered at Union City borough hall on the first day of the peacetime draft, with about 100 expected daily registrations through September 18. Local officials noted smooth paperwork flow and some trouble finding the location, aided by clearly posted signs. Nearly all servicemen registering brought discharge papers to update draft records.
The Board of Education met in special session to finalize arrangements for the next term. Thomas Pryde resigns as vocational coordinator to join Turtle Creek schools and George J. Watson, a Grove City College graduate, is elected to fill a vacancy at the Senior High School. A bid from FW Turken of Colume 1 for transporting students from Fairhaven to Concord was approved at 7.50 per day, same as last year. The board approves renewal of 229,222 dollars in fire insurance for school buildings. The superintendent reports 1518 school age children in Corry, with 1378 to attend public schools and 124 at St. Edward's this fall. Distribution shows Gardin 5, Fairview 60, Concord 263, Washington 3, Junior Elementary 24, Junior High 24, Senior High 250.
District No. 5 of the United Mine Workers reports it is processing the first 60 applications for the new 100 a month pensions. A 20 member staff forwards completed forms to the Washington welfare section for approval. Eligibility requires miners 64 or older with 20 years’ service. The pension fund is financed by royalties 30 cents a ton from the coal industry.
A roped hurricane moving up the Atlantic coast was forecast to miss the eastern seaboard, with winds increasing to gale and near hurricane force along the North Carolina capes and the coast questioned about safety. The Weather Bureau warned of strong east to northeast winds, heavy seas from Morehead City northward, and dangerous outer banks along North Carolina.
Several Corry residents serve as witnesses and local women as jurors as the Erie court grand jury meets at the courthouse today to hear about 80 cases slated for the coming term. Rose Consolo and Bernice Vanderhoof are on the grand jury. State Police were in Bre yesterday and city officers were subpoenaed to appear. Among cases are Ralph Hoge charged with beating his six year old son and Raymond Clark charged with involuntary manslaughter from a July head-on crash near Corry. Dozens of assault and battery offenses make up most matters.
Philadelphia Aug The Philadelphia Inquirer reported state Republicans plan to shuttle Gov Earl Warren of California through Pennsylvania for his vice presidential bid. Warren’s schedule allegedly includes a Philadelphia rally on Friday night October 1 and events in Baltimore the next day before resuming in Pennsylvania on Monday October 4 with train-era stops at Harrisburg, Altoona and Greensburg.
The CIO chief Hed Truman endorsement remains uncertain as the executive board debates backing Truman or Wallace. Board members weigh how to align with unions like the United Electrical Workers and West Coast Longshoremen, while some favor Wallace and others hint at a cautious approach.
The Wattsburg Fair begins today at the fair grounds with horse pulling and racing programs through the five day event. Purses range from 5 dollars for pony classes to higher sums for pacing and trotting. Displays include farm products, judging scores, and farm equipment. Grounds have been graded and buildings repaired with a new livestock structure erected this summer.
Wallace presses on with his southern tour despite hostility in Charlotte and Burlington crowds. Police threaten jail for disturbances as Wallace, drenched by rain and tomatoes, vows to persist with Progressive Party campaign amid chants of support and opposition. Mary Price’s remarks are drowned by boos.
Aug 1 report says Schuman plans to form a new French cabinet from the Popular Republicans Socialists and Radical Socialists after Premier Andre Marie and his coalition cabinet resigned over economic policy. He aims to drop Reynaud and exclude Communists while arranging consultations with Gen De Gaulle allies.
Harrisburg report notes Independent Republican E Peters may run as a Democratic candidate to challenge M Harvey Taylor for state senate. County party figures and Democratic chairman Forrick Curmin offered no denial, with several unnamed insiders cited as confirming the possibility.
A Cobty Jamestown Mig Corp plant dispute nears a settlement as union and management negotiators meet with conciliators. About 900 workers are involved in the two week old strike. The labor group and company sides held private talks with conciliators this morning while DOL representatives joined a conference this afternoon.
A two-vehicle wreck in a rural area near Warburg involved a 1918 Chrysler driven by John Fitzh, Wattsbury, and a Chevrolet driven by George Preeto, Walisbure. The crash occurred while both cars were traveling in opposite directions and attempting to pass on a narrow roadway. Damage totaled 700 with one car sustaining 450 and the other 250. Police will investigate potential motor-vehicle violations for either driver.
MaCome Aug 81 More than 100 fires were set at the Charles Wil Jey fairnt, baffling experts two weeks. Wonet Monell, eight years old, told deputies she touched the fires while family members watched. She said she set them to be sent to live with her divorced mother, Leona Eagle of Bloomington, Illinois, as custody remained with her father Arthur McNeil and his sister Mrs Willey.
Washington reports the Berlin talks aim to resolve the currency and Allied control issues amid four power tensions. Officials expect a meeting in Berlin to consider instructions from Moscow and discuss technical currency reform, restoration of trade facilities, and possible easing of the blockade, with Western and Soviet representatives seeking a unified approach.
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