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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
1
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Nationalist China leaders converge on Nanking to shape future policy with Chiang Kai-Shek. Reports say a peace option with the Reds looms while war logistics and a changing government structure unfold. Red underground activity near the capital adds to the tense backdrop. A possible civilian successor to Chiang is discussed amid rumors of resignation.
Gasoline prices jumped 26 to 28 cents at Atlantic stations with regular and ethyl fuel listed around 25 to 28 cents per gallon. The move follows a prior modest increase and hints other refineries may soon follow, signaling a broad industry lift in fuel costs.
About 125 members of Corry area Masonic bodies gathered at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church parish hall for St John’s Day banquet. Rev Joseph R Clair opened the evening. officers for the lodge and chapter were announced. Dr Harry B Stone, former Corry resident and longtime lodge member, delivered the main address on Masonry and higher education.
In Paris the Netherlands asked the UN Security Council to declare an end to hostilities in Indonesia at midnight Friday. Jan Herman Van Royen announced the release of President Soekarno and cabinet members captured at the start of Dutch operations, conditional on refraining from public security threats.
City council approves final reading on the 1949 budget and tax levy. Per capita levy to be retained while year end balances show less funds than expected. Salary ordinance to be read and likely passed without revisions as Mayor Kinley plans a Florida vacation.
Carlos L. Fuessler a prominent Erie Elks leader was found shot and robbed of about $9 000 near the South Ripley Sherman road in New York state He was hospitalized at Westfield Memorial with a bullet in his chest and little chance of recovery District Attorney Edwin G O Connor leading the multi state probe ties the case to a used car market spanning Erie Corry Sherman and Jamestown NY Police and prosecutors from Pennsylvania New York and Chautauqua County seek the motive while Fuessler claimed John shot me but Joe will get him.
Attorney for Brewer seeks resentence in Venango County Court with Judge Lee McCracken expected to rule within days. Brewer and companion O Shea face minimum seven years to life in solitary confinement. original August 18 1943 arrest in Titusville. Has been in custody since. original plan for burglary trial canceled. likely transfer to Western Penitentiary if sentences remain.
Associated Press reports that the Veterans Administration plans to issue dividends from National Service Life Insurance to veterans in 1949. Officials estimate 16 million veterans may share in the surplus fund, with unofficial dividend amounts ranging from 1.5 to 2.0 billion dollars, paid in installments over the year.
Local Corry and vicinity veterans who served in World War II for at least three months and held government life insurance will soon receive dividend checks. Officials estimate totals in the several thousand dollars, with small payouts for those with the minimum $1,000 policy and longer service, while maximum $10,000 polices could yield several hundred dollars. The refunds cover policies effective from October 1940 through the 1948 anniversary, with payments unlikely before August.
In Yokohama a US Eighth Army commission decreed death by hanging for nine Japanese officers including three generals over the beheading of 33 American airmen. Seventeen airmen were killed after Emperor Hirohito broadened a surrender speech. Sixteen others received prison terms from five years upward. seven defendants were acquitted. Witnesses said the airmen were decapitated after retaliation for the atomic bombings.
A woman about 30 registered as Mrs J R Olson of New York City at the Hollenden Hotel Cleveland and plunged nine floors to her death seven minutes later. Her body crashed through a skylight in the lobby area.
Report outlines a broad cabinet reshuffle led by the new Egyptian prime minister, with changes affecting key ministries. The move appears aimed at stabilizing governance during a period of unrest and reform, as officials emphasize loyalty and reformist measures while the public and political factions watch closely.
A sequence of earthquakes rattled Reno and northern California, starting Monday night and continuing into early Tuesday. Officials and residents described strong tremors across the Reno area and into the Sierra Nevada region, with notable activity reported near the San Joaquin valley and 70 miles south of Marysville.
Preparations for the annual Stanford Hose Company open house at the No 1 fire station were completed today by the committee led by Chairman and Zewstsky. More than 150 pounds of turkey 75 pounds of ham and other refreshments will be served starting after 8 am Saturday. Nearly 200 people are expected to attend this popular stag affair.
A missing charter airliner en route from San Juan to Miami remained unfound after about 28 hours. Navy Coast Guard and civilian planes searched a 1200 mile corridor as officials released a passenger list naming 35 aboard and noted two infants on board. The crew included pilot Capt. Bob Linguist of Fort Myers Florida and stewardess Miss Mary Burke of New Jersey.
Paris dispatch reports the United Nations Security Council demanded Israeli forces halt fire from the Negev desert and urged action to restrain fighting around Palestine. The report cites abstentions and ongoing conflict near Tim Bay and Paluja with multiple fatalities and continued clashes.
A resumed assault and battery proceeding against Joseph DeMarco of Northeast RD was postponed again when Alderman Cobbett presided. Leslie Hulud of Univers City filed charges alleging DeMarco assaulted him at his Northeast home during a discussion regarding family matters. The hearing was adjourned with no decision rendered.
Detroit dispatch reports a bomber crash near Me Dill Field in sleet and ice. At least four men died including three Air Force personnel and a guard officer as the aircraft attempted routine navigational maneuvers. The bomber exploded on impact, destroying the base vicinity.
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