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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1948
Page
1
Taft predicts a bipartisan group of twelve to eighteen Democrats will back foreign aid fund reductions while Mead might win only 30 to 35 Republican votes. The administration anticipates a stiff fight on the initial cost of the plan.
Senator Taft says a GOP Democratic Senate bloc will reduce the Mastin plan initial 6.8 billion outlay, noting support from Vandemberg and the foreign relations panel to approve a 6.4 billion total. Douglas, key Marshall Plan advocate, reportedly approved arrangements and may be considered for administrator.
A multinational round of brief items reports on US Federal Reserve Board moves, Berlin mine blast casualties, Jerusalem highway fire exchange, and Baghdad riots after a premier’s vow to stay in power. Names include Marriner Eccles and Salgh Jabr with references to Erfurt and Jerusalem incidents.
A new cold mass from the northwest lowers temperatures to near zero to ten above in Corry for several days. Gas curtailment affects local industry with six workers furloughed at McInnes Steel Co. Transportation mostly normal. broader regional shortages warned as Ohio River navigation halts and fatalities rise across 26 states.
London reports tension easing in world finance after Britain's pledge to defend the pound. Sir Stafford Cripps says measures to support the pound will be taken without notice and hints none about specifics. France devalues the franc, triggering gold market activity and scrutiny by British and European authorities to curb potential money flows.
A managerial change at Widmann and Teahhain Drug Store was announced by district supervisor Taines Curstater. Vincent Sklar is named manager, arriving from Clearfield where he ran a Widmann outlet. Ex serviceman Mr Shing, a five year veteran of the U S Marine Corps, recently left the store after five years. McCracken formerly owned Rexell Drug Store before selling to Widmann. Deng Stora previously managed Wittmann shop for two and a half years. McCracken is vacationing in Florida.
Three Corry residents were appointed to the 1949 County Committee of the Erie County Heart and Tuberculosis Association. Mrs. Olin W. Bravken, David A. Hillstom, and Davie L. Swarts join the Tuberculosis Association board. Additional appointments include Inlatrom to the finance committee and Swarka to the school health committee to guide the county health program in the coming year.
President creates an emergency board under the Railway Labor Act to investigate a wage dispute between the nation’s railroads and three unions representing about 125 000 operating workers. The unions threaten a February 1 strike. the board has 30 days to hear and report, with a 40 day cooling off period before any strike. The White House lists carriers involved and unions including the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and The Brotherhood of Firemen and Enginemen.
Walter Dewitt of Elgin loses control of a car on North Center and Wredarick streets smashing into a wagon. Front end heavily damaged. driver not injured. Police identify operator as Walter Dewitt. Vehicle towed from scene.
Senate and House leaders weigh separate measures to ban all oil exports while a domestic fuel shortage persists. A one year embargo would apply with penalties up to 10000 dollars and ten years in prison, except for military use. House committee considers similar embargo pending further industry study on fuel oil conservation.
The Grange League Federation Mills announced price cuts on dairy stock and mash feeds in Ithaca New York to help about 150000 farmers in New York New Jersey and northern Pennsylvania amid rising costs. GLF general manager James McConnell said the markdown could ease an ongoing squeeze and provide temporary relief as supplies and prices tighten.
The Pennsylvania National Guard announces paper approval for grain list items and pre-war recruitment rules. West Point entrance standards require one year service experience and physical qualifications. Non commissioned officer recommendations include B/Bet. Paul W. Dyne for 1st sergeant, Pvt. Milton Livye for technical sergeant, Pvt. Harry Norrott and others for corporal, plus Winfield Williams as staff sergeant and supply sergeant with adjutant general appointment considered.
Five people were injured in a Sunday night derailment near Jamestown. One remained in the W C A Hospital today. others were discharged yesterday with Mrs Westlake expected to leave soon. Erle Ralmond said evidence points to a journal block as the cause, found three miles west of the wreck. A journal on the derailed Pullman car was repaired in Meadville and examined in Corry. officials praised responders and doctors for their swift care.
Milton Smith a former Corry resident was arrested in Warren on two counts after being nabbed near a Warren rest area where he worked. He appeared in court charged with two bad checks and admitted guilt while restitution was made for the draft sum. County probation officer LeRoy Search had sought the defendant for nearly a year, leading to local police detaining him for a probation violation. Smith also faced a separate charge related to spousal support brought by his wife. In Pittsburgh a trolley crash on East Liberty Street injured six passengers when a streetcar rear-ended another at Permondd Buck—two riders remained hospitalized.
Soviet spokesman says Russia demands Austria pay 200 million dollars in two years as full settlement of Soviet claims. The plan, backed by Molotov, targets assets in Austria including oil production, refineries, and former German holdings. Deputies from the Big Four are to meet by February 1 to debate the proposal.
In Paris on December 3 the finance commission rejected Premier Sehoman's gold trade bill by 17 to 15 with five abstentions. Only Sehoman's Republicans and the Socialists backed the measure, which aimed to exchange gold for francs and allow debate on the broader monetary plan including devaluation and a free money market.
The Elisart grocery, owned by Mr and Mrs Victor Klisart for six months, has been purchased by Paul Packo of Ubfe etfy. Packo will take over management immediately as the former owners Floyd Hammond and Nave plan to leave for Jovida then relocate next summer.
Knuton's tax plan clears committee on party lines with 15 to 8 vote and heads to the House for action. The package proposes broad personal tax cuts and property sharing rules, with Democrats split and debate over size of the relief.Treasury report shows January receipts at 262,186,686.23 and a total debt of 250,455,388,? with a $3,749,? balance.
Former Army Air Forces officer Martin Monti, 27, of Florissant Missouri, is held on treason charges for broadcasting Nazi propaganda from Berlin during World War II. FBI seized Monti after his discharge as he aired Berlin broadcasts under the name Martin Wik ithaupt. The case notes he faced the possible death penalty and involved alleged propaganda scripts and threats, with statements from his father and officials.
A new list of government speculators released by Secretary Andrews includes Frank Pace Jr as assistant budget director and James Bruce as ambassador to Austria. Also named are Senator Elmer Thomas and Edith Thewas among others. The Agriculture Department had previously suspended 41 employees for speculation with government purchases.
At the stockholders meeting the Corry Building and Loan Association announced a profitable year with growth in deposits and members. New officers elected include Simmons president Lloyd Stowe vice president and W L Peake secretary among others. Four directors were named Blanchard Pitt Harmond and Barnes to serve terms.
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