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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1949
Page
2
A weekend blaze at a Peensburg residence drew the Preweburg volunteer fire department after a two story frame home filled with smoke. Fire officials blamed an apparent malfunction or accident in the living area as the cause. No injuries reported. A separate note mentions local business ads and a barber shop era in the town, with references to community life and local shops.
City and Vicinity report notes a Sunday night scare as Gowanda firemen responded to a smoke alarm. Weather conditions caused smoke to drift from chimneys into burned out areas. investigations found no active fire. Nearby ads promote Congowall linoleum and asphalt tile.
Henry Runa, 30, of New Castle died after being struck by an automobile while crossing Butler Avenue. The incident occurred as he was walking in the city street, with few details available on the driver's identity or circumstances.
A Pittsburgh court hears a courtroom clash as defense and prosecution spar over new evidence in the Gira murder case involving 18 year old Deploras (Deloris) and others. The defendant faces a bid to admit fresh testimony while prosecutors argue the legality and impact of prior statements.
Washington Feb 15 All service Airways plans to launch air passenger service on the Area 10 routes starting March 28 with a Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York City line and stops en route. The Civil Aeronautics Board awarded 50 routes last month and all American Airways will expand from mail pickup to general passenger service across a 2 000 mile district including New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Virginia and the District of Columbia.
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