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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1949
Page
1
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A Hoover Commission report urged a major federal overhaul to squeeze 65 agencies into a tighter, president controlled structure. The plan would create a 200000-employee pyramid with top agencies reporting directly to the president, replacing the current diffuse authority. The report promises billions in tax savings, and lists changes to the Budget Office and National Security Council while noting some agencies would be omitted from streamline efforts.
The General Council of the Congregational Churches of Milan approved a union with the Evangelical and Reformed Church, creating a merged body in the United Church of Christ. The merger, pending synod ballots and likely little opposition, would unite about two million members. Separately, a bill to extend the Marshall Plan for 15 months and authorize 5.58 billion dollars in new spending was introduced in Congress.
A citywide theft targeted March of Dimes funds raised during a cinema event at the Ree Theater. Police report allege a single thief concealed the cash during the evening shows, with discovery after the matinee and no immediate suspect named.
The legislature opens debate on Gov Duff's two year $9.8 billion budget setting a large spending plan. Duff backs a $17 million buildings program plus a $50 million housing initiative and a private industry subsidy. Revenue measures including a soft drink tax may debut tonight as both chambers consider tax changes and new state building authority.
Associated Press report from San Francisco notes the Constitution, a giant Navy transport, finished its inaugural transcontinental round trip. Strong headwinds doubled return time to 18 hours 8 minutes, after a refueling stop at Olathe Kansas. The craft carried 81 passengers and 19 crew from Washington to Moffett Field, the most aboard for such a flight. the prior leg eastward took 9 hours 36 minutes non stop. Nearby Moffett Field supported the historic flight as it began from Washington. In a separate item, 15 year old William J Williams was killed by a water pumping system blast on his father's farm in Clearfield County. Coroner B C Williams cited the boy entering a six foot tank to switch on the mechanism. cause undetermined.
Five automobiles were damaged in three traffic collisions in the Curry area over the weekend, State Police said. A 1949 Chevrolet with 200 miles on its speedometer was wrecked near Rolle 6 when driver Ronald Blood lost control, with Hoag Hoag cited for failure to yield after a collision that damaged a Nash sedan driven by W. H. Loveland. Two other crashes near Union City and west of Corry caused about 355 and 250 dollars in damage respectively, involving Carl Davis, William Gordon, and George Hoag as drivers.
Budapest Feb 7 Cardinal Mindszenty head of Hungary’s Catholics awaited a people’s court verdict on charges against him and others tied to anti government actions. Judges will deliver tomorrow at 9 am local time. Communist press denounced the trial as a western defeat. Prominent Catholics questioned the proceedings while denouncing the case as a mockery of justice.
DONAUESCHINGEN Germany Feb 7 Thirty German skiers returning from a Black Forest ski center were killed when their bus skidded on an icy road and plunged down a 60 foot crevice. Police said 17 died instantly and 13 succumbed in hospital. Thirty seven others were hospitalized with severe injuries. Donaueschingen lies near Pretzberg in the French occupation zone.
A 16 year old boy, Raver Cochran of Tyrdesawa, alerted authorities after spotting a broken rail on a Buffalo division track near Corry Pennsylvania. He ran to a nearby home to summon help and railroad officials, helping avert a larger wreck as storms hit the region. Emergency crews worked to assess damage and restore service as severe weather, including high winds and drifting snow, complicated rail operations across Wyoming and nearby states.
Washington officials and economists meet in a public session to discuss the postwar economy. They warn inflation remains the chief immediate concern while meat and commodity prices show some recovery within the next month. Officials note uncertainty over whether price moves reflect a depression or postwar adjustment, with farm prices near lows and meat price relief hoped for soon.
Pittsburgh February 7 youths age 14 to 15 were hurt when a dormont home chemistry experiment exploded. Donald Kayser and Raymond Kayser and Nel Greiner sustained burns and cuts. Donald released. others detained. attic windows blown out. Mother notes plans to study chemistry next year.
A farmhouse fire killed Milford Wheeler Crue his crippled son and daughter in law, along with another occupant, in Grant County yesterday. Firefighters battled the blaze for about 20 minutes as three generations perished in the three room dwelling.
Associated Press report from Washington notes Southern Democrats may join Republicans to preserve key provisions of the Taft Hartley act. The move would give Taft Hartley defenders a Senate majority, as debate and committee activity continue amid tensions over labor rights and Truman era policies.
In Pittsburgh, February 7, a hearing on the charter for the Cros sieg Lazenby Cancer Clinic was postponed to March 17 pending the trial of the clinic sponsors on charges of practicing medicine without a license. Special master Charles B. Barrett noted the criminal trial, set for the week of February 14, involves Philip Crosnes and Mrs. Lillian Lazenby, formerly of Brie, who claim to have discovered a treatment for cancer and were held on $1,000 bond after being indicted for treating cancer victims in a church basement clinic.
The Feb 7 dispatch reports Hayden predicting Senate rules committee approval of a measure to move a controversial administration program through the calendar, aims to give the White House power to reshape government bureaus, with exemptions for the Federal Reserve, SEC, and Interstate Commerce Commission. Truman's foreign policy proposals and a House vote on reciprocity trade are also outlined, plus Treasury February 3 receipts and outlays.
Firemen cannot determine the origin of the flames at the Spa Hotel where eleven residents fled their quarters. The blaze disrupted Erie Railroad traffic and caused extensive damage estimated between fifty thousand and sixty thousand dollars for structure, stock, and personal property. Five college students were among those who escaped, and responders from multiple towns battled the blaze through the night.
Buenos Aires reports a five day labor dispute shuts down the pro government press. Only La Nation La Prensa and three foreign language papers appear. Government deems strike illegal. Papers Democracy and El Diario Mundo close. Democracy linked to Peron family. Lia Hora absent for a second day.
A Baltimore & Ohio passenger train collided with a coal truck one mile south of Brockway, killing driver Harald Hand, 94, of DuBois, and his helper Lloyd Galentine, 39, of Troutville. The truck was bound for a coal stripping operation as the train tore the vehicle 1400 yards down the track.
Washington Feb 7 Norway's foreign minister asked the U S side whether to back the Russian or American guard plan. Acheson signaled the U S aims align with a firm North Atlantic alliance. Norwegian officials questioned Moscow's move as an attempt to influence Norway toward the alliance. Moscow observers said Russia would offer similar pacts to Sweden and Denmark while noting no inside information on Soviet plans. The note from Moscow stressed that the North Atlantic alliance must meet the United Nations obligations.
Philip Murray president of the CIO United Steelworkers is assured of election as the union votes starting tomorrow. Over 900,000 members in 2000 locals will cast ballots with unofficial results expected within two days. Unopposed officers include Secretary-Treasurer David J. McDonald and Vice President Van A. Bittnerale with James G. Thimmel also unopposed. Seven of the union’s 32 districts feature directorship contests.
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