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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1948
Page
1
A new Chinese cabinet is formed pledging to fight for an honorable peace. Heavy fighting is reported in the Tientsin area as Bun Fo does not rule out compromise with the Reds. Both Tientsin and Peiping are isolated amid mounting conflict.
The Supreme Court today rejected the tribunal ruling on former Japanese premier Tojo and six others in the Tokyo war crimes case. The decision effectively seals their doom as they await execution. Justice Murphy dissented, urging a different action. General MacArthur had confirmed the sentences but delayed executions pending the court outcome.
AP report from Manking details heavy fighting on the flatlands and in Tientsin as Premier Sun Fono announces a new cabinet pledge to continue an honorable peace. Red forces sever rail and telecom links near Peiping, while Nationalists in Nanking and Pengpu front move to defend the capital and threaten Communist positions.
Newton Mass December 20 Associated Press reports deadly radiation from atom smashing devices has nearly blinded several American scientists. Dr Rhields Warren head of the Atomic Energy Commission medical division said about five scientists reportedly developed cataracts in the eye lens. He noted no science currently studies immediate dangers of atomic energy and safety checks are underway to determine if any scientists were near nuclear piles in other university projects.
Tokyo dispatch reports no move to transform Japan into a military bastion. Allied officials deny secret plans to expand Japan’s armed forces or police. Occupation aims center on bases for defense and evacuation, with 150,000 Americans under guard in Japan and Korea.
A Greyhound bus carrying 28 residents from Wesleyville returning from a Stanley Brush Co. sales event in Pittsburgh caught fire near Little's Corners on Route 98. Driver Delmar Felder and passengers fought the flames. after about an hour the bus resumed travel. Among the travelers were two local couples, Mr and Mrs Ont Weight and Mr and Mrs Vernon Humphrey.
Over the weekend dangerous driving conditions and heavy snow shut roads and highways across the area. City crews cleared intersections while bus service and rail travel faced disruptions. Four deaths were reported from exertion while clearing ice and snow as airlines paused at Philadelphia airport until runways were cleared.
A Friday matinee for Cary children up to 11 will be staged at 2 p m sponsored by four fraternal groups plus the Progressive Club. The Rex Theater program features Corry High Up Band Roger Haieht Rene Perkins James Kelly Erkki Ratésalo plus Betty French Norma May Phyllis Hill Pat Miller. Games on stage with prizes and group carols planned. Each child will receive a gift. Swiss Family Robinson screen feature and four cartoons. Ray Tanner MC in charge of the event.
City faced heavy snow with 19.5 inches accumulating and transit disrupted. Subways and elevated lines moved toward normal operation while surface transport, buses and rails, faced delays. Long Island Rail Road canceled morning trains. equipment and drifting snow caused early issues. Storm touched Northeast, closing three major airports and prompting weather bureau warnings.
A large congregation attended the Candlelight Carol Service at the Presbyterian Church yesterday afternoon filling the church and parlor. The program featured Sioux Inan melody and the Hallelujah Chorus with a notable duet by Sylvia Anderson and Lucille Beckwith. Mrs. Samuel Wold led organ and piano numbers while Miss Gene Parsons was absent, and a reception followed in the Sunday School rooms hosted by the J.O. Class with several members serving refreshments.
New York December 20 Dr Ralph Bunche acting United Nations mediator for Palestine declared the Palestine war over and the new Jewish state firmly established He added fighting in Israel is now local incidents and unlikely to be serious Bunche foresaw a great future for Israel and peaceful ties with surrounding Arab states
Shoppers packed the aisles Saturday with many outlets reporting record or near record business. Stores including clothing and furnishings reported high customer turnout, with managers noting exceptional week to date sales and promising outlook through the holiday season.
In Berlin near the French sector the village of Stolpe, population under 1,000, was surrendered to the Soviet occupation after French leaders yielded amid Russian demand following a prior attack on nearby transmission towers. A police guard remained as Russians moved in, and the French tricolor was lowered. Also included is a Treasury report listing December 16 receipts and expenditures, balance, and total debt.
The House Un-American Activities Committee aims to question up to eight witnesses before year’s end as part of a probe into subversive activities. Reports say the panel plans to question key officials and alleged agents while the administration moves to tighten espionage laws and review CIA operations.
Harrisburg reports all of Pennsylvania's 14 000 Capitol workers will take a three day Christmas holiday while Gov James H Duff and his wife stay at the executive mansion. They plan a large family gathering with a turkey dinner and plum pudding prepared by Mrs Duff. The holiday for state workers runs from 5 pm Thursday December 23 to 6 30 am Monday December 21. A tree lighting ceremony opened the Yuletide season today.
An OCR damaged notice outlines Corry Schools holiday timetable with scattered fragments. It mentions Christmas events and midweek adjustments, referencing weekdays and holiday weeks in a garbled form. The legible elements point to a district calendar and holiday observances without clear dates or details.
A chaotic wartime style note reports 30 000 mail cancellations daily at the post office with postmaster James Smyrny or similar name urging Christmas delivery panels and a push for faster service amid heavy mail volume. It mentions congestion, diversions, and projected delays into Christmas with concerns about routes and staff.
State Police report a Route 5 collision east of Corry involving McKean resident Robert Smith and a Greyhound bus driven by Walter Harding. Smith, charged with failing to yield, sideswiped the bus as he attempted a left turn. Estimated total damage around $175 with both vehicles involved and no injuries reported.
Three Corry women won prizes at Brigham Hardware and Plumbing store during its formal opening in the new location. Mrs Walter Watts received a Dormeyer electric mixer, Mrs Paul Spleeman a Joy-Down toaster, and Mrs Merton Pitch a double greenleaf electric wok. About 1,500 registered for the plant during the three day period.
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