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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1949
Page
1
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President Truman seeks broad power to reorganize the government with a plan to reduce 65 agencies to about 20 and create a cabinet rank Department of Public Welfare. The House approved the measure 356 to 9, sending the proposal to the Senate amid debate on special agency treatments and broader executive reforms.
Lewsburg Pa February 8 The government freed Jacob F Greenes from prison on parole but held up Donald M Johnsons release. They were sentenced March 24 1947 to two years for conspiring to defraud the federal government and Hach was fined 810 000. Greenes a former Scranton beer salesman had been held at the Lewisburg Federal penitentiary.
The United States hosts a conference with ambassadors from Norway Britain France Canada and the Netherlands to discuss a proposed North Atlantic security alliance pact. Secretary Acheson aims to discuss Norwegian plans amid Soviet pressure and the broader alliance outlook.
Economic Cooperation Administrator Paul Hollman urged a European recovery package totaling about 85.58 billion dollars as essential for peace and stability. He requested 1.15 billion to assist non Communist Europe in spring 1949 to June 1950, 3.28 billion for fiscal 1950, and 150 million for long term aims beyond that year, plus aid for Turkey and Greece. He noted no China or Korea aid in this round and warned of painful steps for real recovery. Three people died and two were critically injured when a car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train near Toledo.
The Union City region reports continued layoffs amid a broad recession in the leather and shoemaking sector. A few recalls emerge at Woodwick plants while the Pennsylvania State Employment Service notes about 512 unemployed registered, with layoffs tied to falling sales and leather substitute competition.
Four people sustained injuries in separate incidents around town. Gerald Bemis of RD 2 Hill Morning suffered four facial fractures after slipping at the Carnation Milk plant and is under orthopedic care at Hamdt Hospital. Bruce Allen of West Washington Street injured a left thumb at the Cory Damestown plant. his hand laceration required treatment after a saw accident. Howard Sheer, principal of Corry Hospital, was examined at Cory Hospital with no broken bones following a basement stairs fall at his home.
Police Magistrate Cobbett fined four youths for curfew violations. Cited January 28 at 10:25 p.m. at 8 West Main Street confectionery, they claimed they were returning from a basketball game. The court noted prior warnings and that the game had ended before the curfew leeway, marking the first arrests for curfew violations in months.
City Council backs a change in the fiscal year and forwards a resolution to Harrisburg. The plan would allow tax and sealtee issuance on a common school year basis, delaying heavy tax collections and potentially freeing funds early in the year. Mayor Kinley to attend Harrisburg conference February 18 to discuss the bill with state representatives.
Harrisburg Feb 5 The state tax study committee renewed its criticism of the 1947 Local Tax law and again proposed a state wide sales tax to replace it. The report says the tax law complicates loan revenue structures and creates uncertainty about rates and applicability. It urges authority to be withdrawn from school districts and for municipalities to levy taxes within units. A two per cent state sales tax could raise about 90 million dollars annually, but Gov Duff has rejected the plan. Treasury report shows February 4 budget figures with a cash balance of 4.842 billion and total debt of 252.57 million.
Republicans in the Assembly introduced measures to raise the gas tax and extend other state taxes for two years. Plans include privatization talks, a bid on a steel plant, and a controversial bottle tax proposal amid broader tax policy debates.
Harrisburg report details Conly approved for a ten year term by the state Senate and three dozen other appointments confirmed by the body. Gov. Duff says full slate approved, including members of tax, dairy, and welfare boards, with one unfilled unexpired term noted. Publication in Pittsburgh Bulletin Index announces suspension due to revenue losses and rising costs.
A Union City man died from injuries after a blast and ensuing fire at a local garage. The victim, named in reports, was trapped as flames damaged a truck and the garage structure. Fire units extinguished the blaze. his family and church communities were alerted. The obituary lists survivors including a wife and children and notes a funeral service at Evangelies United Brethren Church with burial in Ryprarpunt Cemetery.
Washington reports the resignation of Secretary Andrews of the Navy, accepted by President Truman. The White House cited a long letter stating the resignation is genuine and prompted by familiar colleagues, with Andrews expressing reluctance yet opting to return to private life.
A chaotic report describes a school closure at Sparta due to a tank break. Principal Daniel A. Murray oversees suspensions as students are affected. Details remain unclear about duration and subsequent repairs.
Three teenage boys from Findley Lake and Clymer were found in Erie after a statewide search began when they left school yesterday afternoon. Police reported the 13 year olds had no stated reason for running away and were being returned home to Culver County.
D A Hillstrom, longtime member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, becomes the fourth Pennsylvanian to receive the International Honor Award. The award honors meritorious advisory service. past recipients include Chief Justice Maxey and others. Presentation occurred at a testimonial dinner at the Hotel Corry.
The court rejects the death penalty for Cardinal and all six co defendants are convicted and sentenced. The Catholic leader is found guilty on three counts, with sentences ranging from three years to life.
The Hungarian People’s Court convicted Cardinal Mindszenty of treason and sentenced him to life imprisonment for attempting to overthrow the government and for foreign currency speculation. Prosecutor Gyula Eipl protested all but one sentence, seeking the death penalty for Mindszenty while the court handed down multiple long terms to other defendants.
In Yangtze waters near Wuhu and west of Nanking government patrol boats attacked Red supply craft. Several red boats sunk and 31 junks captured with some Communist prisoners. Ta Kung Pao reports Chiang Kai-Shek may preside over a Kuomintang meeting in Canton March 29, signaling possible leadership change from Li Tsung-den.
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