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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1948
Page
3
In a sparse report the city faces renewed risk from gas supply gaps. Officials warn of possible outages and urge residents to conserve energy while engineers investigate failing lines and valve stations across multiple districts.
Fragmented World War II era notice lists 18 more servicemen returning home for interment aboard the Army Transport Barney Leschbaum from temporary cemeteries in France Belgium Holland and Luxembourg. It also notes a Christmas charity basket in a family of 21 and a speeding mix of local events including sermon rebuilding plans, a divorce scheduling, a theft confession, drunkenness arrests, a farm accident, highway cost estimates, and a large bequest to two churches from Dr John Glas.
AP reports Westinghouse Electric Corp won a government commission to develop a nuclear reactor powered ship propulsion system for U.S. Navy vessels. Work to begin within months, with completion possibly in two to six years, as the firm aims to replace coal or oil with uranium fuel in ship boards.
Harrisburg reports Gov. James H. Duffy tells 2,500 Pennsylvania Education Association delegates to strengthen local campaigns for higher teacher salaries. He backs local funding and cites a state tax measure as a tool, while delegates vote to raise minimum pay from 1950 to 2400 and extend retirement benefits for long-serving teachers.
In Hancock Maryland December 29 two women died when a car skidded into a culvert on icy highways. Dorothy Fisher 18 and Bruce M Fisher Sr 47 were killed. The Fisher family was returning to Virginia Polytechnic Institute with Fisher’s 9 year old son injured. A Blue Ridge Transportation bus skidded into a bridge, the fuel tank exploded, passengers escaped through flames.
A blurry caption shows Faye Emerson smiling with Elliott Longwell before an official photo. Sheriff Pred C. Chase notes an interview may occur at the district attorney's office, as details remain unclear and OCR fragments limit clarity.
A 15 year old girl was placed under police guard after a reported threat. Police traced the suspect to a Gary Lee Kenysinger and Shirley Boedin case linked to 400 Oak Street. Hospital and court actions are mentioned with multiple names including Gul Bankes 19 and others described as involved in a violent incident.
Marshall departs for Pinehurst home to recuperate after extended illness with officials stating a lengthy rest ahead. Local physicians report steady progress and expect full recovery though no specific timeline is given. Residents wish the patient well as the community awaits further updates.
Washington official secretary and Mrs Marshall arrived at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington for a key operation three weeks ago. Doctors reported the secretary expected to undergo a long period of recuperation as preparations continue.
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