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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1948
Page
1
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Rep. Leo Alten predicts a one in five chance for Speaker Martin to win the GOP nomination. Alten cites a planned drive to court Martin as a compromise candidate and notes support could open at the Philadelphia convention. He suggests a western or midwestern veteran as a running mate, mentioning Minnesota’s Knut Ha rman as a possible fit.
Reading born twins Thomas Fen Houck and Richard Penn Houck created a dilemma for Alburgut College as the College Board delays the scholarship promised for Berks county’s first 1948 baby. President Harry Masters said the matter would go to trustees to decide which twin qualifies.
East Liberty restaurateur and his wife were robbed at gunpoint in their home area, with more than 93000 in cash and a diamond wing stolen. Two clerks or bystanders were also reported as victims in the late night incident near the Shadyside cafe.
A baby boy born to Mira Hayal Bromley at Gorey Hospital at 6:05 am yesterday. The birth grants the family a selection of gifts from local businesses including Rogers Plumbing Shop and Patterson's Photo Products.
Reported Republican leaders in Harrisburg favor State Sen. Weldon B. Heyburn for auditor general and Welfare Secretary Charlie R. Barber for treasurer. Gov. James A. Duff (sic) reportedly backs the ticket. Wagner and Black’s terms are set to expire. Democrats, led by Warren Mickle, have signaled a hands off stance as talks focus on successors.
The last of a dozen escaped prisoners, including Sherbondy, was recaptured three miles north of Canon City. Warden Roy Best said Sherbondy appeared in poor condition but offered little resistance. Other escapees had earlier been killed or wounded. one was shot critically, with a hay barn refuge at a ranch in use since the escape.
Thunder and rain on New Year’s Eve gave way to freezing temperatures and widespread ice across the city. A brief 0.73 inch rainfall combined with subfreezing air left streets perilous, yet police logged few accidents. Ice and snow disrupted utilities in Moilan and Bradford counties while telelphone and electric service faced outages as temperatures rose toward 68 degrees revealing colder trends ahead.
Pennsyl vnia Gas Company resumes gas drilling on Carter Hill after weather delays. Crews toil around the clock with two rigs, one on Follett farm near the first successful well and another moved from Carter Hill to Willard Stuttmann property as the second and third boreholes prove unsuccessful.
Two U S Air Force pilots, Lieut. William T Beattie and Lieut. John B Chickering, flew F-80 jet fighters from Misawa to Sendai and back, achieving speeds of about 250 and 115 miles per hour respectively. The records, announced from Tokyo, credited favorable upper atmosphere conditions for the unusually high ground speeds.
Greek War Minister George Stratos said guerrillas fled into the Grammos Mountains after a crushing defeat at Konitsa. A seven day siege ended with the garrison relieved as insurgents, likely aided by a Balkan unit, reportedly moved into Albania and Yugoslavia.
BULLETINS New York unions halt overseas telecom workers strike continues. New Delhi claims India asks UN Security Council intervention in Kastur border clashes. Peiping shells Ponting as Communist forces reinforce. Romania seeks 38 visas for Queen Mother Helen’s retinue in Berne.
The PennsylvanIa State Employment Service reports 359 people seeking work in the Corry area with 147 women and 81 veterans among them. Hiring increased in December due to holiday retail demand, while most sectors expect a temporary rebound before sustained growth resumes in early 1940.
A five alarm fire in Manhattan began around 10 40 PM spreading from 230 West 68th Street to three apartment houses and two office buildings. Eleven firefighters were hurt while evacuating about 40 people including women and children. A nine story office building and a four story building were damaged as smoke blanketed the West Side.
Former ambassador W. Weddell and three others die in New Year’s Day collision of two Missouri trains near Outerville. About 12 aboard. several hospitalized. Weddell, long-time diplomat, began in 1907 and served as ambassador to Argentina and Spain. Officials cite possible negligence or signal failure.
Temperatures fluctuated in December with highs around two degrees below and twelve above normal. Precipitation totaled 2 weeks 71 inches and snow fell on December 1 with light snow later. Fog limited visibility on one day and unusually strong winds affected several dates.
Paris January 2 France and the United States signed a treaty accepting conditions set by Congress for a 522 million dollar grant to aid France Italy and Austria under the Marshall plan. Ambassador Caffery and French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault witnessed the ceremony in the foreign ministry clock room amid public display.
Corry observed a restrained New Year as fraternal and social clubs limited celebrations. Watch Night services at churches including The Twistlan aid Missionary Alliance and Nazarene drew well attended crowds with speakers. city officers reported orderly conduct and a quiet night.
Reports from Jerusalem indicate Arab snipers killed a Jewish pilgrim and wounded participants during a Zionist procession on the Mount of Olives as communal clashes tied to the United Nations Palestine partition decision escalated. Deadly violence across the region rose to 51 that period, including Arabs and Jews, with casualties in Jaffa, Lyuda, and the Petal Tigya area.
The last parcel of more than 100 new laws from the 1947 legislature takes effect. A new ticket resale law requires a $5 license from the county treasurer for indoor or outdoor amusements. fines reach 1,000 dollars. Private boarding houses for children 3 to 10 fall under Welfare. Central tax collection agencies are set. counties must choose new methods soon, cities by May.
Winter storms tied to a New Year’s holiday lash the central states and reach into the south east. Tornadoes across five states cause widespread damage and casualties. Millions in damage feared as ice and snow disrupt transport and power, with dozens killed or missing. Severe weather closes roads trains and flights across Illinois Wisconsin Michigan Missouri Indiana Ohio and surrounding areas. Limestone and ice blocking lines cripple communications as lakes stir and coastal areas brace for more.
About 125 attendees visit Stanford Hose Co No 1 for an open house. Guests enjoyed supper items including baked goods olives pickles and other refreshments while seven dinners were served to visitors.
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