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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented OCR describes a farm equipment listing with items like a Deering binder and a tractor at Lovells Route 6. Also mentions owners Wassink Delmas and others, with references to tools, wheels, and household items.
Congress hears Ching oppose placing the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service under the Labor Department while Tobin backs keeping independent status. The Taft-Hartley provision for court injunctions may be replaced by a 30 day cooling off process with emergency boards.
A mine collapse near Carbondale Pennsylvania injured three people including Mrs William Baurwilhey and her daughter Joan plus Mary McDonald a school leader. The surge of debris collapsed in a coal community about 20 miles from Seaton prompting evacutions as temperatures dropped and residents fled their homes. The injured were taken to Olybondale General Hospital.
Local landholders report gas leases on Carter Hill are being retained by investors. Drilling by Pennsylvania Gas Co produced limited gas at four of five wells, with one well still producing after completion. Officials say no further drilling planned, yet owners expect future activity north of the city.
In Wattsboro and Clymer districts small scale tapping last week produced a few gallons of high quality syrup. Local operators prep pails fuels and pipelines for long boiling. three to four weeks will focus on cleaning and transport gear. Last year about 15 000 gallons were produced within a 15 mile radius of Corry amid an unusually winter.
In Nanking on February 1 the government warned Communists against demand escalation. The report notes three deaths in Li regime protests and states the government remains capable of fighting. Premier Li and ministers aim to exhaust all peace options before concessions. The piece compares Beijing and Shanghai positions and mentions Canton plans and economic distress.
State Police reported roads open but hazardous with three to four miles of snow in places. Temperatures fell to 14 degrees as weather conditions persisted across Pennsylvania causing slick highways and several school closures. Three deaths were attributed to yesterday's storm in New Castle Harris, Altoona and Harrisburg as plows and 2,000 trucks battled ice and sleet.
Stockholders of Wattsburg Telephone Day Inc. elected four officers three directors and three auditors. Officers named include President Chaptes Mulviv Vice President Harry Burrows Secretary Richard Kent Treasurer Mrs. Pred Rankin. New directors Reed Merry Olin Moore join veteran directors Harold Burnham Arthur Marvis and Harold Hart as auditors. A modern common battery switchboard replaces an older model, aiming to improve service to nearly 400 customers. Washington debate over veterans pensions noted as President opposes bonus proposals.
Erie February 1 A Waterford man was killed at 6:90 a.m. when his car was struck by a Texaco gasoline truck one and a half miles north of Waterford. The victim James Sulll 46 a resident of Turnpike Road Waterford died under the weight of the vehicle. His son John Stull was with him in the Erie General Battery Works where the family worked. Witnesses offered varied accounts as the car Northbound was hit and overturned near a culvert. The younger Stull escaped, while the father appeared killed. Mead Park rink remains open for skating though ice is poor and may improve with continued cold weather.
Governor James H. Duff asks the General Assembly to approve a 147 million building program the largest in state history. He seeks 15 million for housing subsidies and 9 million for state hospitals and prisons, plus funds for parks and schools. He proposes a gasoline tax rise to cover costs and a building authority to manage remaining construction. A plane search continues for a missing B 17 with 17 aboard.
A partisan dispute unfolds as Republican senators sharpen a budget cutting stance aimed at deficit reduction. The maneuver contrasts with Democratic positions as political maneuvering intensifies over spending and fiscal policy.
Reports from Tel Aviv say Israel plans to open new armistice negotiations with Egypt within weeks. The public bid follows renewed U S mediation and comes as regional tensions rise amid calls for a broader peace framework involving neighboring states.
An Associated Press report notes skies were mostly even, with temperatures on the chilly side. The piece highlights ongoing cold weather conditions affecting the day.
A January report notes near continuous warmth across the city with record low precipitation and widespread mild conditions. Temperatures rose, with pockets of unusually high readings in multiple states, while brief cold snaps and winter storms affected parts of the central and southern regions.
The report outlines a condemnation dispute over Deshon Hospital and a 1942 VA lease with purchase options. Contending parties argued over payment and authority to execute sale terms, with a debated price around $4 million and stalled state action amid federal proceedings.
State assembly passes two Senate bills shaping veterans bonuses and a $7 million bond, with a statewide referendum set for the November election. If approved, payments begin in 1950 as the measure funds a $2 million assistance program for World War II veterans and related military provisions.
Two feast days mark the week for Episcopalians and Catholics Candlemass on Wednesday and St Blaze on Thursday Holy Communion will be observed at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Wednesday 10 40 am Candles will be blessed at St Thomas and St Elisabeth churches The throats of parishioners will be blessed at St Thomas Thursday and again at 4 pm The throat blessing will occur at St Elisabeth Church in the evening Confessions will be heard Friday morning at the Apside service
The state legislature moves to permit local magistrates to handle first offense penalties under the pure food laws. Current practice directs all violations to county courts. the new measure, approved by the House agriculture committee, would broaden local handling while requiring court appearances for subsequent offenses.
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