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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1948
Page
4
Postal and pricing notes appear for circulation in Corry with multiple city postings and advertising rate details. The item lists annual, monthly, and per-copy charges, plus carrier and mail terms for subscriptions and display deadlines.
The piece argues U.S. leaders doubt a quick war with Russia, noting Moscow's reliance on Soviet economists to shape decisions. It cites manpower ratios and explains wartime emphasis on industrial output after German invasion, shifting plants to the Urals and east.
A reader’s trivia quiz asks ten questions on royal physicians surrender at Appomattox and Nazi abbreviation, plus Congress dates, Sir William Gillies role, Louisiana Purchase leaders, Grant’s birth name, and a transportation bottleneck noted in a 20th century source.
December weather resembles late autumn with warm days as the city readies for a busy holiday mail period. New postal trucks bolster delivery capacity while outgoing mail volumes rise. East Main street grocer Will J. Wilcox brightens his shop with a miniature illuminated tree and Christmas colors. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs William J Spiesman at 406 East Main Street. The Key players strengthen their team with Pug Mahoney joining Chet Brewer in center circle.
Funeral services were held for Even Sue Lindstrom infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindstrom in Sherman. Rev G J Bright and Rev H H Merriman officiated at Bracken Keating Funeral Home with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. A large out of town attendance joined local relatives and friends in paying respects.
The Dauphin county court opens hearings on Pennsylvania's one cent per 12 ounce soft drink tax and a half cent per ounce of syrup. Plaintiffs allege the levy is unconstitutional and discriminatory, seeking continuance as hearings begin amid seven of nine filed challenges. Authorities note the tax, part of Gov Duff's program to fund education and mental hospital expansion, faces ongoing legislative pressure.
Erie police hold 42 year old James Mossburg in county jail without bail for a morals charge after allegedly luring a five year old girl to a secluded spot on November 27 near the west side. Alderman Thomas M. McCarty will conduct a hearing.
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