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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

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Cease fire talks reach cautious stage in China war

Nanking reports government readiness to halt hostilities and seek peace with Communists in North China. A separate agreement appears possible, though terms for Peiping and the North remain unsettled. Shanghai experiences rice riots as the currency sinks to 330 yuan per dollar amid ongoing shelling.

North China Central Political Council Hy Associated Press Nanking China Kuomintang Neas Chiang Kai-Shek Shen Cheng-Huan Chiang Youn Koomintang Meo ‘Tre-Timg Ni Honal Executive Yuan Party Frau Peiping Spencer Moasa Associated Press Amoibel Peiping Moosa Kweisul Suluwan Fu Tsu-Yi Mit Mansa Noth China Shanghai U.S Elping Cnliure

Gas Workers Strike Threatens Camden Gas Supply

Camden New Jersey January 20 450 Camden Gas Company workers threaten to strike cutting gas service to 100000 South Jersey residents. A spokesman for the Camden Gas and Coke Workers Union says the supply would likely run out by 3 p m.

Camden N. J Camden Gas Company South Jersey Camden Gas and Coke Workers Union Independent

Suspended Sentence for False Alarm in County Court

Harold Lindsey, a U S Army member, pleaded guilty to causing a fire alarm false alarm at Glen, in Allegheny County court. Judge Burton Laub imposed a ten year suspended sentence in the county workhouse, with costs and immediate Army duty reporting.

Tuna Tale Fire Sur Harold Lindsey Bete County Lindsey Hem Mul Street Burton Laub U.S Laub Allegheny County

Pepper Taft in Battle Over Labor Measure

Senator Taft and Senator Pepper clash over attempts to repeal the Taft Hartley act and restore the Wagner act. Pepper warns of moving immediate Senate floor action while Taft vows to offer amendments one by one to force debate on the labor bill.

Pepper Taft Associated Press Washington Tali Ohio Tive Pepper Senate Labor Committee Riley Senate

New GM Cars On Public Display

New Chevrolet and Pontiac models go on show in New York as GM opens its first auto exhibition in eight years. Prices rise across models with Fleetline and Stylemaster increases, and Flint prices range from 1270 to 1760 before taxes. The display highlights a big car look and a new hard top convertible with metal and glass tops.

Associated Press New York General Motors Corporation General Motors Transportation Unlimited Chevrolet Iyline Cadillac

Two Men Injured In Head-On Crash Near Union City

Reported collision near Union City left two men injured as investigations begin. The incident follows mentions of a 100 million loan to a new nation and subsequent diplomatic actions shaping recognition, with unclear connections to the local crash details.

Union City NEW Nation

Two District Men Injured In Route 50 Collision Near Union City

Traffic crash on Route 50 south of Union City left Harry J. Forbes and Archit J. Bowes in fair to serious condition at Union City Hospital. Forbes suffered head lacerations and possible internal injuries after steering left to avoid Bowes’ oncoming truck. Bowes sustained head lacerations and a shattered left knee. both were unconscious at the scene and later improved. Police report Bowes’ truck crossed the center line prompting the fatal impact. the 1917 Ford truck was totaled and Forbes’ car damaged. Investigations continue to determine if charges are warranted.

Union City Harry J. Forbes R. D Oil City Archit J. Bowes Waterford Forbes Musser Bones Wreck Uuital Bowes

Probe of collision at sea sparks inquiry

New York officials opened a probe into a sea collision between the 1000 ton tanker Gulfstream and the Coast Guard cutter Eastwind off the New Jersey coast. Eleven guardsmen were feared dead and 20 injured, some in serious condition, as survivors described the crash and ensuing fire. The Eastwind, heavily damaged, was towed to safety by the Sassafras while Rear Admiral Ed H. Smith ordered a five man Coast Guard board to investigate.

Associated Press New York Marine Hospital Staten I Sland Gulfstream New Jersey New Yorke Coast Guard Sassafras Ed H. Smith Third Naval District Cosist Guard Board of Inquiry

Firemen Quell Rapid House Blaze on Sixth Avenue

Corry firefighters quickly controlled a blaze at the Emmett Ross residence on Sixth Avenue around 2 90 this afternoon. Two booster lines fought flames on the second floor as neighbor Mrs. Grover Congdon spotted smoke issuing from under the eaves, limiting damage.

Corry Emmett Ross Sixth Avenue Arouud Grover Congdon

Warren Court Awards 17500 in Auto Crash Case

Warren county case awards Mrs. Hammet seven dollars for medical expenses and her husband ten thousand dollars after a crash on August 28, 1948 near Youngsville. Defendants included Alton Swanson Sr and administrator Roy Lightner. Cars collided when Swanson crossed the center line into Mrs. Stewart’s vehicle, injuring three people and killing three others.

Warren van City Warren County Suitere Whilimy Harrnet Mary Youngaville-Pittsfeld Youngsville Ella Wright Chauta

Hospital Board Meeting Delayed by Quorum Shortfall

Carry Manuel Hospital board could not hold a meeting due to lack of a quorum. A planned session with Archimes Walter Rittenhouse to discuss flow approval of the huts was postponed. Edgar Alpexyder’s monthly report noted 207 admissions in December, average daily census 7, 1134 days of care, 61 burials, and 73 surgeries amid ongoing project debates.

Memtert Il Carry Manuel Hospital Assuijyion Spetinl Techo Archimes Walter Rittenhouse Ion Alou Wits Hobuainers Edgar Alpxeydier

Bear Lake Home Saved In Fire

Mrs Baral Dwyer awakened to a glow in the basement of their Bear Lake home. She and her husband battled the blaze with a bucket brigade, stopping it from destroying the entire first floor and wiring. Damage was limited to the basement and first floor areas of the residence in Bear Lake R D 1 3500.

China Baral Dwyer Bear Leke, R. D. 1

Northern Plains Hit by Severe Cold Wave Across States

A deep cold snap grips the Northern Plains driving temperatures down across Montana North Dakota and Minnesota with some areas reporting subzero readings and notable drops in daytime highs. Record lows and wind chill values are mentioned as conditions extend into surrounding regions and cross into Illinois and Wisconsin with widespread snowfall and limited precipitation elsewhere.

Stores Sold at Union City in Hardware and Clothing Deals

Transactions involving Middleton's Hardware and a clothing store reshaped Union City's retail scene. George Carney bought Manross clothing, while Ryland plans to relocate Middleton's Hardware to Main Street, expanding space and shifting duties. Two pilots died in a three-plane collision near Seubiberg Germany as one pilot bailed out in fair condition.

Maunt Gily GE Middleton Middleton Bright Gus Jack Belanti Ryand Union City Middleton’s Young's Ryland Norsh Main Street Ithe George Carney Hig Manross Walther Seubiberg Germany

Air of Carnival Reigning Today in Washington

Huge crowds fill Washington for Truman inaugural day as President Truman attends breakfast with war veterans and church services. Spectators cheer from broad avenues while hot dogs and soda stands dot the city. Truman meets veterans from World War I at the Mayflower Hotel and later attends a dawn service at St John’s Church with Mrs Truman and daughter Marsha. The president notes Old Man Weather is sunny and urges sober conduct after the parade, while veterans gift him a walking stick as a keepsake.

Washington Harry Tromin Opm Wong Truman Marates Dom Golsropal Church Himise Dohin's Sane Churety Wanklin D. Roos Vell Truman Wis Marty Vloudy Rome

Thief Sought After Scrap Iron Stolen From Purdy

Walter Purdy reports a $75 value scrap iron theft from his East Columbus avenue home. Thief removed junk while Purdy worked, hauling it away in a truck. a $10 reward is offered for information leading to arrest. Police checked area junk yards. no disposal found.

Seu Peuce Walter Purdy East Columbus Avenue Funk Purdy

Truman pledges global crusade for peace and freedom

President Truman vowed a world effort for peace plenty and freedom, denouncing Communism and war as false philosophy. He urged foreign aid expansion, a Western economic recovery push, and a security pact, aiming to mobilize capital investment and expertise to lift developing nations from poverty. He warned against delaying action and hinted at stronger measures in the cold war.

Associated Press Washington Truman Eday Ameri Mir Truman Ceeniina Conran Mr. Truman Capitol Plaza Wi P.m Uist Mls Europe Soo Ain Ely Russia Soviet Union West Silce

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