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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
1
Miscellaneous sale notes reference various items including beds rooms tools and plants across multiple streets and addresses. Names and dates are unclear with scattered references to auctioneers and locations such as Oak Street Lake and Bear Corry.
Lie says the United Nations Security Council has full power to set up an international force to enforce partition by October 1, and would use every necessary power to that end. He stressed no military support details would be provided until the commission and council agree, while urging readiness to overcome obstacles.
Four men robbed a mid-town New Orleans branch of the Bank of Me Hibernia National with a pistol whip attack on a teller and took about 114000 from a vault and other areas. A porter helped identify the group, and a waiting car with a license plate matching state vehicles fled the scene as detectives investigated.
In New York on January 9 a merger of two rail lines is under discussion at a Nickel Plate merger committee meeting. John W. feat, president, said a group he led has acquired a large block of Nickel Plate stock and met with William White of Lackawanna Road executives to discuss future plans for Nickel Plate.
A Corry woman escaped serious injury today when her automobile skidded off the highway near the Hore reeleoad north of Corry and overturned. The vehicle, a 1839 Port, was completely demolished but no serious injuries were reported. State Police investigated the crash and noted damage estimated at several hundred dollars.
State Police and Monmouth detectives seize more than 50 tons of surplus Army explosives found on a farm near Asbury Park. Nine men are detained. two more trucks from the Ronis depot are believed en route. A separate 40 ton TNT cache was reported on a Wall Township farm with links to Jersey City pier seizures.
Senator Robert Taft denounces President Truman's domestic program as driving the nation toward national bankruptcy and a totalitarian state. He cites high costs and argues GOP tax cuts and reform would be blocked. Taft predicts the Republican Senate will resist the program.
Jewish sources say British troops fought about 300 Avan People's Army volunteers who crossed from Syria and attacked a Jewish settlement in Upper Galilee. Two settlers were injured in a two hour battle as forces from across the Syrian frontier engaged in the fret Forge attack.
Joseph Marsh a 17 year old convict slated for execution was commuted to life in prison by Governor Wallgren just hours before his scheduled hangings. Marsh had killed a Vancouver high school girl in a premeditated stabbing last year and jurors who convicted him urged clemency.
Harold E. Stassen testified before a Senate appropriations subcommittee that administration insiders profited about 4 million dollars from commodity trading since the war. He accused Edwin W. Pauley of not fully disclosing his trading and urged continued investigation as government integrity is at stake.
A sudden drop in temperature and a fall in barometric pressure signal a change across the district. Forecasts expect light rain today followed by snow flurries and colder temperatures tonight and tomorrow. roads remain slick with glaze from earlier moisture. In nearby Jonestown Pennsylvania coal trucker John William Lupton of Gore Virginia was killed when a locomotive struck his truck on the Pennsylvania Railtrail branch near Beaver yesterday.
In Rome and across the country a Communist dominated labor federation plans broad action amid a general strike threat. Police sealed highways and cities as authorities warned of possible clashes while talks attempted to avert turmoil.
Mead Park reports record crowds at the park rink with up to 500 skaters in a day. Officials credit excellent weather and a well maintained surface and public address system. Community thanks go to Carty Waite Supply Co and several local businesses for equipment and support each night from 7 30 to 10 30. Howard J Sheen supervised supervision and officials praise area helpers and street department for aid in keeping the rink operational.
In Sharpsville Pennsylvania a family of five and a brother died when an air stove exploded causing a house fire that destroyed the residence. The victims were Scott Gill 16 Emily Gill 34 Gloria Gill 9 Barrene Gill 2 and CAil Gill 38.
The United States plans to transfer four submarines to Turkey as part of a larger program. Navy officials say the ships, including several types, will be sent from Norfolk to Turkey in the coming weeks. Delivery to Turkey aims to bolster regional capabilities amid Cold War tensions and align with allied security plans.
The Western Pennsylvania district office in Pittsburgh announced that over 800 refund checks have been delivered. They expect about 720,000 Form W-2 refunds and 270,000 Form 1046 refunds this year, urging taxpayers to file early so refunds may be issued promptly.
Nathan Cohen longtime Corry resident and business figure died this morning at 9 at his home 519 North Center Street. He was 80 and had remained active until a few days before his death. Born in Russia January 10 1859 he came to America at 18 and lived in New York Cleveland and Detroit before settling in Corry sixty years ago. He built and ran a successful department store and owned substantial real estate. He served as president of Beth Israel and was active in Bnai B’rith and Jewish relief efforts. Survived by children Joseph Lena Cohen Ida Speer Amy Friedman Morris Arch Abe Cohen and others with many grandchildren. private funeral at home followed by burial in the family plot. Flowers omitted per family request.
Two trucks collided at the intersection of Eust Mary and Concord streets yesterday. One driver was slightly injured and a second vehicle rammed a utility pole before spinning. authorities investigated and a driver reportedly assumed responsibility.
Harold Stassen aims to win Pennsylvania votes as he plans a vigorous push for Keystone State Republican backing. He met Gov. James Duff and hosted a luncheon with state leaders as party officials prepared a Philadelphia headquarters launch.
New Jersey Republican calls for a political settlement on who should operate a flawed compromise on the issue. He urges lawmakers to move beyond partisan fights and reach a workable agreement to implement the proposal.
In Washington a Republican Senator and a Democrat urged Congress to set aside party differences and back President Truman's European recovery program. They pressed for a nonpartisan approach with joint committee action to review the Marshall plan over an estimated 6.8 billion dollars in the first 15 months.
Demented OCR text reports a divorce order involving Cromwell 15 and FNAL. The context cites James H.R. Criminall and Doris Duke's divorce proceedings in a New Jersey court. Official action appears granted yesterday with multiple names misread in the fragments.
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