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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment shows partial house listings, furniture notes, and personal notices. It mentions a house, furniture, contact hints, and partial street references along with scattered prices and ad phrases, reflecting a mid twentieth century local newspaper classifieds page.
City officials kept the capitation levy at 14.5 and approved a 1939 budget with a total tax levy of 122,200. The council authorized a wake of $15 per month for all workers and prepared for the January meeting of pension boards. Streets and police funds were reallocated, while a traffic safety reflector was planned near West Pleasants Street and Center streets to curb hazards.
Local welfare officials and hospital directors push to reduce project cost from 600000 toward 450000 to 500000. A Harrisburg meeting with D Arman Thirstewil Sidney Elston and others aims to secure federal aid, raise an extra 100000 to 150000, and decide on a feasible financing plan within weeks.
Retired Lt General Jonathan M. Wainwright denied a claim that General Edward P. King disobeyed orders during the defense of Bataan. He told reporters in Seattle no such disobedience occurred and criticized the report as unfounded. Treasury and Reno earthquake notes follow unrelated items.
BATAVIA Java 30 The Dutch announced seizure of the Djamboe or Jambe oil field area in southern Sumatra amid rebel activity. They reported installations undamaged overall, with minor fires and limited remnant losses. Guerrilla attacks were claimed near Malang Semarang Walikukus and Bandjaregin. Police at borders captured, cheering crowds and tomtom beat added to confusion.
Harrisburg report says Gov. Duff plans a simple clear money raising plan for Pennsylvania, with a 1819 legislature convening January 4. The tax study by Gray Matthews recommends new corporate net income tax, a four percent tax on investment income, and repeal of the soft drink tax. Duff hints at a two cent rise in the gasoline tax and opposes most milk controls amid mixed legislative sentiment. Time magazine names Truman Man of the Year for 1948 in its January issue.
Secretary of Defense Forrestal urged Congress to amend the unification act to grant the defense secretary direct authority over the armed services. He warned of vulnerabilities amid Cold War tensions and argued for stronger federal oversight, while resisting federalization of state national guards.
Henry Ford expresses optimism in a year end message noting buyers markets are rising and Ford will meet competition. He says Ford redesigned products this year to suit a buyers market and expects leadership through tough selling as demand improves.
Rival groups within the Republican Senate delegation convened separate sessions in Washington. The proceedings reflected factional splits over nominations, committee leadership, and strategic timing ahead of key votes.
The report notes a decline in farmers buying power as the parity index rose to 9.0 points above September while December shows a drop from mid-November. Prices received by farmers fell, yet costs for goods rose, leaving purchasing power about 99 percent of prior months. The analysis references parity against 1914-1918 price levels and tracks commodity price movements through December, highlighting the gap between farmer incomes and consumer costs.
Local reports describe rain and a falling temperature across Corry today. Forecasters say conditions may cause slick roads and minor travel delays as a cold front moves through the region.
The report from Associated Press describes Nanking still under floodwaters amid intense debate over potential war or peace with China. Observers note top leaders Jianguo and Chuangsheng, and factions in Shanghai and Taiyuan reflect divergent paths on Chiang Kai-shek's government, with concerns about a broader conflict and foreign involvement. The piece highlights military positions around Nanking, possible late December or early January actions, and the fragile political atmosphere as China’s central government negotiates with Communists and other powers.
Rev and Mrs Richard Miller with four children prepare to depart Corry for Norfolk and a ship to Conakry, then Rabield in Liberia to resume missionary work. They opened a mission station in 1945 with a school for 25 native boys and a medical dispensary. they plan a three-year stay, return by 1951.
Report notes government rushes final plans for a broad anti Soviet program. It mentions military aid to Western allies, European defense efforts, and coordination with Britain France and Turkey while seeking to avoid provoking the Soviet bloc.
California town Newhall, once a quiet railroad hub, erupts as oil wells flood the area. Drilling dericks dot the landscape with production estimates from 500 to 2,000 barrels daily. Property owners reap bonuses up to 500000 dollars, with some payments as high as 5000 dollars per acre.
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