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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1949
Page
1
The state legislature will open its session on Tuesday with a focus on tax issues. Governor Duff will address the joint session amid traditional pomp as party leaders seek to test new policy priorities.
The 138th Pennsylvania Legislature opens tomorrow in Harrisburg as Gov. James A. Duff pitches education and relief proposals for the final two years of his term. Senate and House leaders, both GOP dominated, prepare for a six month grind with plans to debate tax and welfare programs. The assembly reconvenes January 11 after recess, with Democrats aiming to counter and shape the governor’s agenda and leadership posts.
A newborn named Paulson, born January 4 at Garry Hospital, is noted as the first baby of the year 1949. The event sparked local gifts from merchants along Pint Avenue and Liberty Street, with the hospital tradition of giving a first-baby donation continuing as a community partnership.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today refused a new trial for 10 year old Geant F Logan of York Pa convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. The high tribunal upheld a verdict by a Venango county court which refused to grant Logan a new trial. Logan was found guilty of killing Mrs Hazel Wagner on February 6 1947.
Thirty four people died on county roads in 1948 in Erie County according to a state patrol annual report. The report notes 2,955 traffic arrests with 99 percent tied to criminal investigations, 1,110 stolen vehicles recovered valued at 3 5 thousand dollars, and over 100 safety units inspected. It also records more than 2,510 drivers failing to qualify, 236 official inspection stations supervised, and collaboration with the Bureau of Police and other agencies.
Weekend traffic incidents in the region involved two crashes along Route 6 five miles east of Curry and near West Church Street east of Spring Creek. No injuries were reported. damages estimated at 150 dollars. A separate late-evening collision occurred when a Ford skidded into a Hudson after a hill crest, with no injuries. Also reported is the death of Earl Robert Houchins, 55, found in a New Castle hotel room from a heart attack.
Five people died in crashes across the district during the weekend. Victims include LG. Weldo, 08, at Fairview. Thomas Wright, 2, of Kemmerdoll. Clyde W. Stamer, 52, Kane. Ray Guild, 58, Grand Valley. Robert Ells, 21, North East Waldo. Coroner Ware Wood cited multiple injuries and alcohol testing figures in the weekend toll. An additional fatality followed a Route 90 collision near Westfield, with Thomas E. Wright among the injured dying later.
London January 3 2001 Prime Minister Clement Attlee plans a cabinet reshuffle within a week to inject new blood into Britain's defense and foreign policy teams Defense Minister A V Alexander faces heavy criticism in Parliament and press over armed forces conduct and peacetime conscription Policy shifts anticipated include potential changes to the Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin amid health concerns and postwar alliance aims including North Atlantic pact ties and European defense unification.
India and Pakistan reported a halt to fourteen months of fighting in Kashmir as a cease fire took effect at midnight Saturday. The defense ministry announced a United Nations supervised plebiscite would decide which dominion absorbs the state.
A chaotic Washington dispatch notes Taft’s reappointment as head of the GOP policy group after a party vote of 29 to 13 amid cries for change. The House opened with prayer as Taft’s fate was sealed, while in Nanking peace talks surfaced at a banquet by Chang Chi-Chung. Chinese officials publicly urged peace terms, with leaders in Shanghai and Beijing signaling cautious talks and Communist signals in the capital.
Despondency over unemployment and health issues led George Harrison Kinney to hang himself at 110% West Main Street Cory. His son Wiryne discovered the body after a midafternoon nap. coroner ruled death by suicide. He leaves wife Gertrude, three sons George Wayne William, a daughter Shirley Lee, sister Jennie Sawlyer, brother Walter, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements pending.
City crews battled a New Year’s Eve blizzard that dumped up to 16 inches, clearing major arteries and restoring travel on most roads. North Center Street and the Corey district were cleared, with plows working through the weekend to remove drifting snow and keep routes passable. The storm caused slowed traffic and listed injuries, while highway departments reported heavy snow disruption across sections, with interstate-like conditions and ongoing cleanup.
A chaotic weekend with numerous accidents and casualties, newspapers report a toll exceeding 300 as revelry and holiday events clash with tragedy. References to universities and authorities hint at widespread impact across multiple states, with ongoing investigations and public notices.
A DC-3 crashed near Seattile airport causing 14 deaths and many injuries. Rescue teams battled flames as workers and officials evacuated survivors to hospitals. investigators consider weather and engine failure as possible causes.
A terse briefing cites Walter Borel Smith asking President Truman to relieve ambassadors tied to Russia. A London source warns U S recognition of Israel could end if Israel attacks Arab neighbors. In Tokyo, fifteen Japanese including wartime police and generals face prison for the killings of 45 Americans, with twelve others acquitted after a five month trial.
Reported aerial attack on Jerusalem with claimed Egyptian involvement cited by Jewish and Arab sources. Describes retaliation threats against Cairo and tensions across the region, with mentions of Negev fighting and international reactions including the UK and US.
Horton J. Davis of West Congress retires after two full terms, six years, as Erie County Public Assistance Board member. He is the only retiree this year among seven on the county board, appointed by the governor and serving without pay. The board handles administration, appeals, and hearings under state rules.
A Corry barracks report by Capt Ted Hubley shows the state police helped city officers recover eight stolen cars valued at $6,550. The month featured 16 arrests from 2 investigations, 57 traffic arrests, and 2,884 miles patrolled. Fourteen accidents caused injuries to seven people, with $6,025 damage to vehicles.
About 200 members and visitors attended the annual New Year’s Day open house at No. 1 fire station. The event ran throughout the day with food and refreshments available until 5 p.m. Snow limited some out of town guests from attending.
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