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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1948

Page

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Peace rumors swirl as Kiang Kai-shek ousted eyed

From Hong Kong reports the Associated Press notes possible peace if Chiang Kai-shek is ousted. in Nanking fighting persists near Pekin with Reds reported to be driven from positions. observers fear heavy bombardment of Peking as Nationalists and Communists clash three miles from the city.

Associated Press Nanking Eiping China Hong Kong Chiang Kai- Wane Kiang Ial-Shek Pelplng Fu 'Teo-¥i

Seek Way To Plug Loopholes In Leak Of Secrets

Lower food prices forecast for next year as retailers suppliers and officials in the food industry foresee cheaper meat dairy poultry fruit and groceries. Consumers can expect improved service and greater grocery store inventories with a wider diet, according to official comments in the National Grocers Bulletin.

Associated Press Chicago Stilley Retill Grocers Ameriscien Wentile

City Council to act on 49 salary scale Monday

City Council plans a brief meeting next Monday to wrap up year end business and dispose of routine items. A salary ordinance proposing an average $15 monthly raise for all hourly and non elected city workers will be reviewed, with Don Willinehs objecting to an $18 figure for the City Engineer. A new garbage contract with Homer Berkhau is also up for action while higher rates in the mercantile sector are sought by the collector and home collection rates remain unchanged.

Youneil Takihg Don Willinehs Betiween Homer Berkhaus

Seven Die As B-25 Bomber Crashes In Louisiana

Seven men were killed when a B-25 bomber nosedived into a pasture 76 miles southeast of Shreveport Louisiana exploding and hurling wreckage over a four acre crater. The Public Information Office at Barksdale Air Force Base said the aircraft was en route from Biggs Air Force Base El Paso Texas to Miami Florida. Five airmen and two Navy hikers were aboard. Names will be released after next of kin notification. Some crew were on leave. Shattered Christmas gifts were found at the scene. Eyewitnesses said the plane struck a ditch road four miles from Robeline Louisiana.

Shreveport Here Public Information Office Barksdale Air Force Base Biggs Air Force Base el Paso Texas Miami Robeline

Oneesdale Man Charged With Murder

A paroled murderer captured in a hay loft admitted today he shot and killed a village store clerk. Claude Swinglé, 50, was charged with murder after police moved him from Gravity to reenact the shooting of Layton Brooks, 32, and the wounding of two bystanders.

Associated Press Honesdale Ed Hiesler Claude (Dykes) Swinglé Layton Brooks

Decree Issued For Indonesia Transition Government

The Dutch government issued a royal decree establishing a new Indonesian government without the Republic, calling it the Regime of Tidauests during the Transition Period. The move aims to reflect the wishes of the Indonesian people while the United Nations committee in Indonesia reports on exchanges between the U.S. delegation and Dutch and Indonesian representatives as negotiations continue. The Netherlandsonde says talks with the Indonesian Republic broke off last Saturday and that the plan excludes the republic.

Hague Tidauests M Indonesia United Nations Security Council Paris U.S Merle Cochran Netherlands Republic Paris Leiter

Auto Thefts Hit Union City Area Again

Union City police report another car theft in the area despite prior arrests as youths allegedly joyriding. A Hudson sedan owned by Elmer Shontz was stolen between 6 30 and p m and found undamaged nearby. Earlier, a 1998 Ford sedan owned by John Alford was taken near the American Legion home and later found on Concord road after possibly wrecking and catching fire. The string of thefts now totals more than 15 in recent weeks with several recovered. In a separate incident, a westbound City of San Francisco streamliner derailed five miles west of Lakeside Utah injuring none of its 240 passengers Seriously derailed cars left the rails and ran for half the distance to the Great Salt Lake.

Judson Concord Road Union City Hudson Elmer Shontz American Legion Uion City Ogden Utah City of San Francisco Lakeside Inbury Great Salt Lake

Corry Hospital Building Fund Receives 2500 Boost

Corry Memorial Hospital building campaign gains 2500 from five donors. Sterling Milk Co of Erie contributes 200, College Women’s Club of Corry gives 50, two former residents donate smaller sums. Current cash stands at 188780 with 39067 in pledges. Directors plan a Dec 29 meeting to decide how to raise a further 200000 to meet federal grants.

Corry Memorial Aouioen Ha Materes Sterling Milk Company Erie College Women’s Club of Corry Abs Galubinsky jBimba Clara wWiddfield Cleveland Lola Yethalie

Tax Takes Bite Of Football Receipts

Tax figures show Curry School faces a 20 percent amusement tax on football receipts at Loveland Field this fall. Receipts total about 4,289 with 528 expected for the measures. The district also paid 350 for visiting team meals, 144 for officials, 180 for transport, 40 for utilities, 78 for advertising, 82.50 for menus and other miscellaneous costs.

Internal Revenue Loveland Field Mrelals Earry Titusville Thion City

Police Warn About Keys Left In Car

Police warn motorists to remove ignition keys when leaving vehicles after a surge in thefts. In seven reported thefts, cars were started without keys and left unattended in parks. five were later recovered undamaged as youths used them for joy rides. Officers urge vigilance to prevent future thefts.

Warn Die Gurney Inerice Jme Fungine

Six Held In Border Clash Now Freed

Six Britons, held during a border clash, are released as German and Allied officials assess the incident. General Sir Brian Robertson calls the event regrettable but of no strategic importance. In Frankfurt and Berlin, officials discuss Soviet, French and American positions, with new delays blocking railway car deliveries to Soviet occupied Germany.

Associated Press Wirlin Byis Chiles Beal Sone Ny Duderstadt Bad Ooghausen Keli Brian Robertson Prankfurt Ghuria Lyelis D. Ply Radin Berlly Lawers Tegel Aly Seelor Clay Ensuiten Saylet Milary Admiinistra Hon Tepe Menor Russie Germany

UN Security Council session hinted in Paris

In Paris, December chairman Van Lagenhove of Belgium said a committee of economic experts is studying Berlin currency issues and a decision could bring another Security Council session before year end. The United States Britain and France would not negotiate with the Soviet Union directly while the bloc maintains the blockade. Israel Yeshayahu's bid for 18th UNSC seat received five of nine votes, with seven affirmative needed and five abstentions. Delegates and staff expected the Paris session to be final for many before leaving town.

Associates Paris Berlin Siendock United Nations Security Council New York Fernand Vin Lagenhovs Belgium Roundil U. S Britain France Security Council van Lagenhove Israel Yostaul Israel General Assembly

Furnace blamed for home fire in city loss

A furnace caused a house fire in the city with estimated damage over $1,000. Firefighters, assisted by volunteers, battled flames confined largely to the basement. The blaze started likely from an overheated pipe, affecting furniture and rooms, with crews using limited water and prioritizing containment. The home previously belonged to the Purdey family on East Columbus Avenue.

Hijo Suytort Haye Company Lyd Pry East Columbus Carvela Wiens Maniha TiuiBh Amuke Wien Rome Paul Jaret Pines Walter Purdey East Co- Wimhus Theos Wiis LBL Dricg

Blame Reds For Korean Uprising

Seoul December 11. Twelve Koreans were killed in a failed uprising against Gov Nam Ryu of South Cholla province as 200 guerrillas attacked his government party. The Home Ministry says two guerrillas and the governor’s party were slain amid clashes. Memorial services planned in Fawangsu for six Korean officers slain in October rebellion. Rebels, linked to Communist North Korea, fled after the clash. A robbing of 2,000,000 won from the governor’s aide occurred. other details are unavailable.

Seoul Govmin Be Nam Ryu South Cholla Home Ministry Seerwy Bine Pollo Gud Aterm Tren Fawangsu Sout Ghols Sunehon Ts Pt North Korea Temsir

Fractured Horseshoe Mishap Fact Pattern

A garbled report describes a freak mishap linked to a horseshoe fragment and a sequence of unclear events. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, but the fragment hints at an incident with injuries and an ensuing investigation or aftermath.

High Court Decision Looms Over 25 Japs Fate

The Supreme Court prepares to hear final arguments on whether the Tokyo tribunal's legality and the defendants’ rights to be judged apply, a split four to four signaling uncertainty. Justice Jackson weighs whether issues are truly weighty enough to merit a decision.

Associated Press Washington Jackson Wectsky Lilsipwense Gmuyt Jung Lawya Enuor Edling Supreme Court Young Tokyo Tribunal

Babson Advises Employers To Purchase Farms As War Refuge

In New Boston New Hampshire a columnist suggests that employers should acquire nearby farmhouses as emergency refuges for workers and their families. He notes a plan to build an emergency plant and offices, outlining costs and the idea of relocating to self sufficient rural homes if war comes.

Babson Ohne BN Prick New Boston Boston

Russia Ready to Reopen Austrian Peace Talks

Vienna dispatchs from Tass quoted a Soviet note saying the USSR will reopen negotiations for a peace treaty for Austria. Norbert Bischoff, Austrian political representative in Moscow, reported United States Great Britain and France have agreed to resume talks.

Vienna Tase Sian Soviet Union Austria Tass Norbert Bischoff Masqu United States Great Britain France

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