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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1949
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references property and deed details, noting bids and a contest over serveral parcels. It mentions a county office, a solicitor, and a 1949 date, with uncertain names and locations due to the garbled text.
Huge drifts of fresh snow blocked highways and rail lines across the western states. More than 5,000 travelers on about 40 trains were stranded as crews worked to move them. Westerly winds hampered relief, with Wyoming stock losses reported. evacuations and transport difficulties spread into Utah, Nebraska, Montana and the Dakotas as the winter storm continued.
Secretary of State Acheson said Americans are dismayed by the trial of Cardinal Mindszenty in Hungary. He warned that powers may confront Hungary at the United Nations over human rights abuses and urged resistance to Communist coercion while defending personal freedoms against political persecution.
Locals discussed methods to raise money for the hospital as body recovery efforts continued for 10 year old Robert Fotchikiss. The boy, son of Mr and Mrs David Hotchiass of Centerville, drowned after slipping through thin ice in Oil Creek near Centerville. Fire crews used boats and a boat hook while Coroner Sonne awaited details. the body was recovered about 10 am and transported to Center ville funeral home.
Rotary organizes a minstrel show with tickets on sale at Seas Drugs and Powell Motor Co. The event, staged by Rotary Club and Fathers of the Stage, features a cast of Rotarians and soloists under William Iby. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Civic Fund aiding civic projects including Boy Scout programs.
New York Feb 9 Wholesale prices for several important commodities fell below OPA ceilings, with coffee holding steady. Many items behind the ceilings edged toward prewar levels. oats rye and lard showed declines while others remained distant from OPA prices. The AP index of 35 wholesale prices stood at 165.98, the lowest since Jan 1947.
Erie Feb. Leroy Warner 36 of Erie drowned while fishing through thin ice on the Lake Erie peninsula. His friend Herman Wolfram of Kearsarge was rescued after the ice collapsed about ten feet from shore. Warner disappeared beneath the surface as the thawing shell gave way.
Directors discuss alternative funding avenues for Corey Hospital’s new building. A loan plan of $190,000 from Marine National Bank of Erie is explored, with two thirds of the total project cost potentially covered by federal aid. Bartlett Mortgage & Bond Co of Montele courted for another $190,000, while a public fundraising drive begins to secure the balance before March 1.
Budapest reports the foreign ministry condemns U S and British figures amid Hungary's treason verdict against Josef Cardinal Minderenty and six co defendants. The court found them guilty of treason plotting to overthrow the Communist government and black market speculation. The death penalty was noted as war time only and four extenuating circumstances cited. The spokesman accused Chapin and others of bias and ridiculed the charges as fantasy.
Disposition of the cases delayed until Saturday with hearings scheduled today. John Rubay of 671 Ft South Street faced assault and battery charges and a peace bond, currently free on $500 bond as the disposition awaits. A second case involves Harold Roberts of Columbus on a non support charge. hearing set for today after a prior arrest and bond posted at $900. In Pittsburgh, Philip Murray underwent emergency appendectomy and was reported in satisfactory condition at Mercy Hospital.
The Senate labor committee approved a two week extension of hearings on the administration labor measure, shifting the deadline from February 10 to February 24. Senators Morse and Pepper commented that remaining sections would be tackled between sessions, with limited nighttime meetings as needed.
Reported by Associated Press from London and Moscow describes the Big Four talks over Austria and Stalin’s peace bid. Soviet officials press for concessions while Yugoslavia’s stance and marshal plan considerations shape the diplomacy amid tense negotiations and warnings of potential concessions.
A United Nations data demand triggers a broader push for atomic weapon counts and global controls. The report notes Russia pressing the United States to disclose arsenals and urges simultaneous treaties banning atomic bombs as part of a larger international arms discussion.
Tax assessors announce the first batch of city tax cards issued today. Wards report rising per capita valuations, with about 2850 residents in the central districts and 2500 elsewhere affected by revised rates. A 44 mill property levy is cited, with overall budgets unchanged under current fiscal plans.
Washington February report: Senate Rules Committee voted 10 to 3 to adopt a rule curbing filibusters allowing a two thirds majority to cap debate on any bill. Immigration chief Watson Veiller condemned deportations tied to alleged Soviet wartime espionage. in Los Angeles Robert Mitchum received a six day jail term for conspiracy to possess marijuana cigarettes.
Chicago February 9 grains show resistance to price drop at Board of Trade. Wheat opened weak while day traders made small advances. Soybeans declined sharply again amid active selling as brokers pursued bargains after yesterday’s sharp break.
Dewey calls for GOP shift toward social progress and a welfare minded platform. He argues Republicans should abandon paternalism, embrace federal job programs and unemployment support while stressing private enterprise. The speech signals a break with prior fights over policy and characterizes a new Republican aims.
Vatican sources say Pope Pius XII will address the Mindszenty trial in a secret consistory next Monday and issue a firm statement defending church dignity after the Hungarian arrest. The pontiff wrote to Hungarian bishops expressing grief over the arrest and urging courage among Catholics. A separate item notes Mr and Mrs T D Sulsinger celebrating their 78th wedding anniversary in Humphreys Missouri.
The body of a 25 year old California soldier Nelson Springer, stationed at Fort Meade, Md, was found today on a Susquehanna River island in Milton Pa. He was sought for questioning in the pistol death of his divorced wife Ida Mae Springer, 19, killed last night as she crossed the Susquehanna River bridge between Milton and West Milton. Police termed the incident murder and death by his own action.
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