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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1949
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage lists scattered terms and numbers without clear narrative. Readable items include references to places, names, furnaces, dates, and measurements, but the overall text remains incoherent and fragmented.
Monthly survey shows layoffs widespread in Corry area with 178 new jobless claims, 79 referrals, and 37 people securing work. The report notes general weak employment and predicts a gradual hiring upswing in coming months amid plant layoffs at local facilities.
Investigators report two burglaries at Union City and Edinboro with $170 stolen. fingerprints taken at both scenes by a Butler state police expert. police say prints may identify suspects but no clues yet. thefts described as similar and no immediate leads.
The Navy announced under President Truman's 1950 budget a cut in ship classes and manpower. Secretary Sullivan outlined reducing carriers and cruisers, with several anti aircraft cruisers targeted for inactivation, as part of broader streamlining to save resources.
The cold snap grips Pennsylvania and nearby regions with lows reaching six below in several towns. The U S Weather Bureau in Harrisburg forecasts continued cold and possible snow by nightfall while many areas edge toward near freezing temperatures today.
Budapest February 3 Cardinal Jozsef Mindszenty told a Hungarian court he pleads partly guilty to most charges while former secretary Ondras Zakar also pleads partly guilty claiming he only followed orders. Mindszenty is the first Roman Catholic cardinal tried by a civil court in Hungary. He acknowledged writing a letter offering peace between the Communist government and the Church if the trial were postponed.
Oslo February discussions center on whether Norway should join a Western defense alliance led by the United States and United Kingdom. Prime Minister Lange argues Norway must weigh national interests and potential security benefits before a decision. Parliament debates disarmament views and regional cooperation amid probe of relations with Russia.
Washington lawmakers clash over whether the Atomic Energy Commission should reveal more about its secret reports. Senator McMahon pressed for disclosure of the nation’s stockpile while others urged censorship by intelligence officials. Critics warn that talk of a super bomb could inflame public fears and spur rivals to accelerate their programs.
Four people suffered minor injuries when a Greyhound bus crashed into the tail end of a trailer truck near East Liverpool Ohio. Elizabeth Baumgardner 41 of Beighillerville Pa was admitted to a hospital with shock and cuts.
A fire swept through downtown Ashtabula damaging the Ashtabula Market and Reed Jewelry Store on Mid Avenue. Initial estimates suggest property damage around $80,000 with total losses near $30,000. investigators search for the origin as surrounding crews assist.
The Elizabeth Church building committee reviews a plan to expand seating from 208 to 370, with construction possibly on both sides. They aim to decide feasibility under current costs as funds total $48,000 in the church building fund and meet next Wednesday night with Archies Oscar Brenot of Erle.
Lois Hunt Hardy, a former Whitlock waitress from New London Connecticut, is acquitted in a second trial over the 1947 San Fernando Mountain murder of James W. McLain. The defense argued McLain attempted rape. Hardy maintained amnesia while her husband Joseph Harvey fired the fatal shot. This followed a state supreme court order for a new trial after she was sentenced to die.
The Associated Press reports February 3 that CIO endorses the proposed Truman labor bill amid Senate hearings. The article notes the administration’s push, Cabinet officials, and opposition from a major labor organization while outlining key provisions and expected hearings.
A ten year old girl, Cathleene Leavelle, was found dead from a rifle shot in Broad Top City, Huntingdon County. District Attorney Ry Merle Huffner announced a preliminary investigation and identified the victim as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pliner Leavelle. A neighbor reported hearing a shot around 7 p.m. and discovered the body with a rifle nearby.
The report describes U.S. officials and diplomats weighing the Acheson decision as London voices support. It notes confusion over policy, press commentary, and the potential impact on Allied relations as officials press for clarity amid domestic dissent.
Fragmented report outlines a planned stainless steel storm sash and frame plant starting operations in a 40 by 120 space. It names suppliers and contractors and notes a 6 week lead time before completion, with potential staffing and steel supply details. Adds caution about a public notice and future production lines.
AFLIS backs Taft Hartley changes as Congress debates labor reform. Officials expect injunctions on strikes to influence the political calendar with Truman’s administration seeking limited labor protections. The Senate discussion centers on one end two pact аб provisions and jurisdiction over industrial disputes.
Chief Magistrate John J. O Malley is acquitted on counts of malfeasance after a two hour jury verdict in Philadelphia. He had faced multiple allegations arising from altering case dispositions in central police court and continuing hearings in violation of the Pennsylvania Magistrates Act.
A 2500 word statement from Acheson outlining Washington's stance is highlighted by Voice of America. Stalin is accused of engaging in international politics and seeking talks, while U S policy resists a settlement or direct discussion with Soviet leadership. The report frames the rejection as a firm stance against Soviet efforts to parley.
The United States announced it will not allow any Russian peace maneuver to disrupt Western unity against communism. Secretary Acheson framed Stalin’s Sunday statements as aimed at shifting responsibility and denying a US-Russia meeting would advance peace.
A blaze swept Erie Corp's No 1 foundry injuring no one but forcing about 100 workers to be temporarily laid off. Fire Chief Lawrence Scully put damage at $50,000 after five hours of battling the fire in freezing conditions. The plant stored many wooden patterns in the affected department.
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