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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
1
Toon Fri event yields a tie in Tae rate as involved parties struggle over schedule details and entry conditions. Local observers note uncertain timings and possible competition outcomes amid limited official clarification.
A damaged historical OCR fragment mentions various names, places, and times with garbled details. It references farms, sales, workshops, bus routes, and local figures, but crucial data are unreadable, yielding a partial, non-specific notice.
Republicans tag President Truman as left wing while planning counter proposals to his state of the union program. Taft of Ohio and other leaders debate party stance, with Democrats defending Truman’s New Deal style reforms and tax plans amid political maneuvering. Treasury figures released alongside a Washington update.
Reports from Chinese authorities state a U.S. Marine was killed after five Marines went missing during a mission in Communist territory. Navy officials said one body was found and four Marines remain unaccounted for, with both sides noting debris and possible wreckage.
Two Wasile area crashes on highways near Corry and Albion caused about 900 in damages yesterday. Witnesses include Blaze Palice of Cony Darracks and Miss Sophie Carnegie of Corry. A collision on the Corry Clymer road unfolded as Miss Carnegie attempted a left turn and her vehicle struck another.
A Cory man, Clyde Vole, was held for trial on five counts of aggravated assault and battery and assault with intent for murder. Officer Stephen Regin took him to Erie. Vole had been sought since January 1 after allegedly assaulting his wife Gladys who pressed charges. The defendant faces next term of county court. neither Vole nor his wife were represented by counsel. The hearing showed prior assaults and threats toward her, with further testimony to be presented.
Gasoline stations in the Pittsburgh district will close Sundays due to worsening shortage. The closure starts this Sunday and includes Gulf outlets and some independents in the area, extending the Sunday shutdown to all Gulf stations in the district.
President Truman faces likely rejection of his tax cuts and anti inflation proposals as Congress moves toward a compromise on rent control extension and foreign aid. The plan includes immediate $40 tax cut per person, inflation controls, and revenue shifts, with mixed support from Republicans and Democrats and key leaders voicing doubt.
Two Pleasantville brothers, Paul Raymond Oliver aged 12 and Gerald Dana Oliver aged 9, died after being struck by a car on Route 27 near Pleasantville. The driver, James Holtz 26, said the youths were sledding and stepped into the road. Police investigators cited Route 27 traffic near Nawslivers as the crash site. The older boy died instantly, the younger died later in Nie Tuuaville hospital.
In Rio de Janeiro on January 8 police clashed with Communist supporters trying to publish an edition of their newspaper after Congress stripped the Brazilian Communist Party of electoral rights. Police stormed the plant with tear gas and guns as workers resisted presses. several Communists were wounded and the disturbance drew in lawmakers, galleries, and spectators amid one of Brazil's most turbulent sessions.
The White House said reaction to President Truman’s state of the union was quite favorable with telegrams and messages running about four or five to one in support. Press Secretary Charles G. Ross noted that more messages were still coming as inquiries continued.
Sugar Grove and Corry men faced charges for game law violations. Glen Leo Jirkman pled guilty to unlawful killing of a deer with artificial light and fined 200 dollars plus costs. Others charged included deer possession and aiding in the taking of deer during closed season. fines and penalties were imposed.
New Dodge and Plymouth trucks unveiled at M. J. Mann and Ben Plymouth and Dodge agency on West South street. The 1948 line features 288 basic chassis models with improvements in handling and driving. Attendees can enter a drawing for a set of Mopar fog lights.
Fifty-foot waves lash off northeast Japan as rescuers race to the dyspe ship Dyina with 780 aboard. American directed effort reports the ship’s condition unproved and possible tow to shore. three rescue ships stand by while six more hurry to the scene amid heavy seas. An American airman notes the crew’s distress signals and the danger of exposure in the frigid water.
City Health Officer reports rising mumps and measles cases in Corry with 247 mumps to measles to lower absences due to influenza and winter illnesses. Schools show significant sickness with high mumps absence impacting enrollment. reports come from West Spring Creek and Tituyuitte areas noting outbreaks and increased cases of chickennox and pneumonia.
Manila dispatch reports an all day clash in the capital area as Philippine Constabulary units clash with insurgent tukbalahaps. Seventeen men killed and fourteen captured from the Bulaedas Bay squadron while three civilians in nearby villages are wounded.
Soviet satellites prepared to recognize the government of Markos Vilarudis in Greece amid warnings of a moral and international crisis. Britain and the United States urged caution, saying recognition could contradict the United Nations Charter and jeopardize stability. Britain further deferred an early evacuation of about 6,000 troops from Greece.
Wide flooding swamps Oregon Washington and Idaho with rivers overrunning valleys. Crests threaten middle Willamette Valley, Corvallis Albany and Salem as 2,000 homeless. roads cut, transit disrupted, and farms and villages isolated. University of Idaho students evacuated as water fills Princeton streets. communities brace for slow relief.
Swiss newspapers circulated rumors that Prime Minister Stalin was dead with varied headlines. Der Bund reported no confirmation and noted Moscow as the rumor’s focus while other papers offered differing takes and questioned the source of the chatter.
Secretary of State Marshall testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urging a prompt, effective and adequately administered European recovery program. He called for a single administrator answerable to the President to coordinate aid, and warned Congress that without dollars the world cannot be saved. He outlined a four year, multi billion dollar program with initial costs around 15 to 17.8 billion dollars, stressing principles of adequacy speed and effectiveness.
Washington date article reports initial setup for the Republican No Money Convention with committees named for rules content and convention call. Chairs include Clarente Buddington Fela, Bara Whitl.idaho, and Gov Fair Gates with others tied to party leadership assignments amid early organizational steps.
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