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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1948
Page
1
Fragmentary notes show a proposed ordinance related to highways and parking penalties. The document references a Pennsylvania area, courts, and municipal officials including Kinley and Charles Btn. It mentions the Parkings penalty, regulations governing streets, and a pending high order act. The text is incomplete but centers on local regulatory actions and fines.
London February 4 The British government calls for a halt on wage and profit increases to prevent inflation. A parliament debate outlines sacrifice for workers and firms as heavy production is needed to support export levels. Government signals voluntary restraint and a freeze on living costs, with living subsidies pegged at a high level.
The Associated Press reports a severe cold spell across the northern U S from the Dakotas to New England with subzero readings, freezing rain and fuel shortages. Temperatures plunge to 29 below in parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin, with forecasts of reinforced cold air sweeping into Minnesota. The storm disrupts highways and forecasts indicate gradual moderation in the Northeast later. A weather belt extends from the western Gulf through eastern Texas Oklahoma into the Dakotas and Midwest, bringing ice and wind. A separate note marks the death of Earl of Derby at 92.
Scrambled wire copy reports snipers killing in Jhifta and scattered clashes in Palestine. A tanker Esso Philadelphie life raft incident is noted near Beaufort. U S Senate subcommittee probes a 2.6 billion cut and a 29.7 billion aid request, while Iraqi cabinet resigns after anti alliance riots in Baghdad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will replace steam with diesel electric locomotives on all major east west passenger routes within four months, with 31 diesel electrics to haul key freight routes between Harrisburg and Chicago Detroit and St Louis by year end. President Clement cited improved service and higher costs but warned of past deficits and outlined planned maintenance bases in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Thomas Murray announced his resignation as impartial trustee of the United Mine Workers welfare fund. He cited the uncompromising attitude of fellow trustees John J. Lewis and Kate Van Horn. The move follows Lewis's letter to dial operators stating the union is free to take any independent action necessary on the pension program.
Indian authorities intensified nationwide roundups of RSS and Hindu Mahasabha leaders after Mohandas Gandhi's assassination. Plans were announced to commit Gandhi's bones and ashes to India's rivers on February 12 at confluence sites with a public ceremony led by Gandhi's son. Police moved to quell demonstrations as mobs attacked rivals. Narayan Godse was identified as Gandhi's assassin.
Mathilda P Bhling as executrix of James Burns and Thomas Sullivan Jr earned $1542.42 from a convicted thief amid a 1945 tractor theft scandal. Samuel Edelman, accused in a wartime plot, allegedly conspired to steal trucks and merchandise valued over $1,000,000 and sell cargo in New Jersey. The abandoned tractor was later recovered. A mangled unidentified elderly man’s body was found on a state road in Cross Creek Township, his death attributed to an automobile collision.
Former Bund head Frits Kuhn, once naturalized American in 1949, escaped from a Dachau concentration camp in Germany. Unconfirmed reports place him near Nuremburg or other areas as German authorities examine possible ties to Nazism. He had been detained since 1985 for potential denazification issues amid postwar scrutiny.
Geneva reports optimistic officials of the Allied Economic Commission for Europe anticipate progress in rebuilding industry and economy postwar. Officials caution the pace hinges on harvests, unrest, and American aid, with a formal analysis by the commission’s research division due for release soon. Nicolas Kaldor supports the optimistic outlook though keeps conclusions confidential.
The Sun Horse, a Tampa vessel, is under civil petition by Sea Horse Frozen Foods alleging piracy and kidnapping by Captain Miller and Elmer Preuhaus. The case claims Preuhaus notified Miller of deposition, with Miller allegedly recalcitrant and crew tensions rising. A federal court order was set to attach the ship at Pass-A-Grille while the dispute proceeds.
A Pennsylvania report notes a gas shortage persists as Aero Supply Mig Co workers face layoffs and continued cold weather expectations. Forecasters warn of freezing temperatures, possible sleet and snow, with rain in the south and regional travel hazards due to icy conditions.
The January report by Raymond Tanner, service officer of Archie W. Thompson Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, lists 20 civilian cases assisted. It covers unemployment, education under public laws, loans, hospitalization, medical treatment, terminal leave, New York bonus applications, employment letters, and VA liaison work with the U.S. Army and Pennsylvania Public Assistance Office.
Detroit area report on General Motors redesigning and renaming 1948 Cadillac passenger cars. Models feature extended bodies, pronounced rear fins, and broader forward stance. Weight up about 100 pounds due to complete re tooling and updated components, with a notable price increase anticipated.
Washington February 4 Speculation swirls on a Truman running mate from the South as Democrats weigh how to counter Wallace and attract southern votes. Analysts discuss Nelson Rockefeller and Rayburn as possible picks while noting debates over human rights, regional balance, and party unity amid Wallace’s third party challenge.
A driver led police on a high speed chase through Northen ter Street Snyder Circle and along Wash ae Iambus Avenue before being identified. The report lists five traffic violations including failure to stop, making a right turn at a traffic light, running a stop sign, driving too fast for conditions, and reckless driving.
Alderman M. 8 will hear three cases this afternoon. George Andrus faces a charge of failing to stop at a traffic signal. James Corstater, district supervisor of Widmann and Tesh drug stores, is charged with violating a city all night parking ordinance. Harold Hovey of Union City faces a statutory rape charge involving a 14 year old. The hearing has been postponed three times.
Dublin voters on February 4 cast ballots in a pivotal general election to decide if Eamon de Valera can preserve his power as prime minister. With 408 candidates and three major parties competing, results awaited as early as Friday. The dominant issue centered on whether de Valera’s Fianna Fáil party can retain a majority in Dail Eireann amid a strong challenge from Clann na Poblachta led by very Sean MacBride.
Washington February four A Nim nim dine at Mayflower hotel drew attention as guests included Maj Gen Edward Martin and Lt Gen Daniel Strickler with Rep Gavin and Rep Kearny. Smith denied endorsing Eisenhower while others said the gathering resembled an Eisenhower dinner despite no generals present.
Senator Sparkman predicts most Truman anti inflation requests will fail and notes Republican Democrats back extension in a banking committee debate. He says stand by power to restore rationing and wage price controls is unlikely before the full Senate Finance committee action next week with a February 18 target date for a vote. The current rent control law expires February 29 and no extension has been cleared by the committee yet.
Local report says gasoline shortages are easing in some areas but remain tight nationwide. Retailers report discretionary allocations and 60 day refinery cuts reducing shipments. service stations face limited supplies as warmer weather returns.
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