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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1949
Page
1
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President Truman vows to advance the Democratic platform in Congress after inaugural ceremonies. He spent part of the day with Vice President Barkley, attending receptions and emphasizing campaign pledges. Truman urged party unity and public support to enact Democratic goals.
Nine hours of continuous negotiations ended a walkout by Camden Gas and Coke Workers at Public Service gas plants. An agreement mediated by the government will reinstate 466 strikers at 8 15 a m. Workers demanded a 30 cent hourly raise. current pay is 144 dollars weekly with 35 cents holiday pay. Supervisors maintained gas production for domestic customers. In a separate Pittsburgh raid, police arrested 42 in a bookie operation. 6400 dollars found along with several hundred race bets.
Postal officials from Warren to Emporium met at the post office to discuss alternatives if the Pennsylvania Railroad removes trains Nos 71 and 87. Supt Adams said a revenue study is underway. six highway route post offices could be created, but equipment shortages hinder progress. Harold Sharman attended for the assistant postmaster general.
Four crewmen died when a B-29 crashed onto a snow covered field near Great Falls Montana last night. Three died at the scene, one in a base hospital. Eight others were injured, four critically, as rescuers battled heavy snow to reach the wreck. The missing unit flew from Smoky Hill to base Spokane and the crash prompted a long search by rescuers. Names of the deceased awaited next of kin notification.
Directors of Corry Memorial Hospital and the building fund executive committee approved plans for a $600,000 hospital after a three hour meeting with Architect Walter Rittenhouse. The group aims to meet a February 8 deadline for state submissions and start blueprints, with construction to begin before July 1 to qualify for federal funding. A March or April bid advertisement is planned, while a loan negotiation with Erie bank seeks two thirds local match for the federal allocation.
Cham ber of Commerce will elect five new directors at the next annual meeting in March. Robert Ott Sr. resigns after 39 years, to focus on planning the Corry-Mer guria Hospital project. A nominating committee of five was appointed by President Earl Cherry, with ballots to be distributed to all members after committee outreach.
Oainers of the Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club announce plans for an owl and fox hunt to be held tomorrow. The all day event will draw Sportsmen from Corry Red and Gun Club and Warren club, with a Sportsmen's stew served at West Spring Creek Grange Hall.
Raymond union membership vote by 305 to 199 failed to meet the 207 needed for maintenance under a labor law. Officials said 432 employers were certified to participate and the National Labor Relations Board would not release results for a week or two. Neither side commented publicly.
Police report an attempted cattle theft at the Cenearik farm on Columbus RD 1 failed to produce arrests after a five day probe. A herd of Holsteins was driven off a trailer at Scott's Crossing before escaping. one cow was badly injured and later lost as a milk producer. Detectives pursued leads in Edyaljim area and nearby Ohin community, but no conclusive evidence was found. Authorities continue the investigation seeking witnesses and additional clues.
Miami welcomed a group of Baltic refugees arriving from Sweden aboard a five month voyage on a 5 foot schooner. Thirty seven Finns and Estonians docked after escaping persecution alleged from Russia. District immigration chief Walter Miller said the group is in quarantine pending legal action.
A historic court proceeding reduces the term for brewer involved as officials Q C appear. The judge's ruling shortens the sentence following a penitent process at Franklin sub-station with Sheriff Jack Cunningham present.
Snow and freezing weather hit a six state area complicating rescue attempts for cattle and sheep. Airlift plans by the Fourth Air Force and Lowry Field operations proceed as crews report droppings of grain and heavy animal losses. Weather conditions stretch from Nevada across Colorado Idaho Montana Wyoming Utah to Washington with forecasts of further storms and hazardous travel.
Armistice talks between Rhodes and allied powers move to a showdown phase as negotiators from Rhodes face intense pressure. The stalled process centers on ceasefire terms aboard a UN vessel near Crete with senior officers aiding the effort while observers note tense, pivotal moments ahead. The outcome could redefine control of strategic routes and regional influence.
A three car collision near Centerville injured a woman as Danial Puen and other drivers lost control after a skid. Police reported no arrests. the crash damaged a 1939 Mercury sedan and a 194% Chrysler vehicle. Vienna, Austria, meanwhile, logged a separate report of 200 to 400 Czech officers accused of seeking to overthrow Czechoslovakia's Communist government.
In Clemens Michigan a fire at a junkshop home killed five children while a village supervisor faced fines for a building code violation. A widow, Rose, and the rest of the family were reportedly residents of the village where the blaze occurred.
The city starts a March of Dimes drive with a local committee led by Paul Picor Stanley Anderson and Mayor J Fred Kinley. Coin collection boxes will be placed in retail outlets as part of a single coordinated effort lasting until February 7.
Babson Park discusses reducing tornado deaths citing Arkansas incidents and frequent disaster reports. He suggests hurricane mitigation concepts and proposes aerial detection and preemptive measures, noting hurricanes originate offshore and tornadoes form from land heat and pressure changes.
A veteran peace advocate announced the appointment of five delegates today, asserting swift action under the new leadership Kai-Shek rest at Fenghwa ancestral home. The move signals an organized group shift with emphasis on peace advocacy and strategic representation.
Nanking Jan 22 China moves to formalize peace talks as Li Tsung Jen assumes presidential powers after Chiang Kai Shek’s retirement. Five delegates named to negotiate with the Communists led by Shan Hi Tee. Reports say Red high command contact and possible entry into Peiping area are under discussion as Fu Ts0- considered to resign, while Ta Nanking observers note a cautious shift to direct communication with the Reds.
A 32-year-old World War II veteran and former prisoner of war from New Castle received a 10 to 20 year term in Western Penitentiary for the slaying of his father last September 13. Judges W. Walter Braham and John G. Larames weighed his war record and alcohol use in sentencing. In Steelton, a two-year-old girl, Patricia Ann Slade, died from accidental gunshot wounds fired by her five-year-old brother.
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