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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and numbers with no coherent event. Readable names include Merry and Wen, with a reference to weight or measure and an East location. No clear action, date, or outcome can be determined from the available text.
A damaged OCR fragment provides unreadable strings and names. The readable portion lacks clear event actions or identifiable entities.
A murky report hints at irregularities surrounding a prominent team and its management. Officials and fans weigh credibility as local media trace connections to suspect dealings. No definitive accusations are confirmed, but questions persist about governance and ethics.
Fragmented OCR style note lists cows, spiny bees, harness items, a factory vent, a medicating term, and various farm gear including wheel, thrashing mows, pails, seats, and small tools. Mentions Leon, Delp, and Wy Whesitik in unclear context.
Moscow presses attack on the North Atlantic Pact as a British American plot to isolate the Soviet Union and dominate the world. The Foreign Ministry denounces the plan and accuses Britain and the United States of seeking to undermine the United Nations and impose a Western bloc.
Robot-like visions surface as Roger Babson discusses a future where food energy is generated electronically. The article traces a hypothetical shift in energy sources, linking photosynthesis, minerals, and sun power to a new diet. It considers economic impacts, farming changes, and the feasibility of substituting traditional food with electronically produced energy. Continued on Page Four.
In Corry shoppers may see milk fall to 22 23 cents a quart as the Slate Milk Commission proposes price cuts during heavy spring production with a hearing set for February 11 at the Erie County Court House. The pattern follows lower prices in peak production and higher costs in fall winter. A Russian embassy clerk, Anatoly Kapilkin, 99, died after leaping from a third floor window at Hammersmith Hospital amid reports of delirium post appendicitis operation.
Police report two men posing as constables with a car bearing Ohio plates stopped at a local restaurant yesterday. One claimed to be a constable and attempted to detain a waitress for alleged nonpayment, though no charges arose. Authorities believe the pair may be casing premises to plan a burglary and seek any contact with them.
The Model Dairy Company, in operation since 1929, was sold yesterday to Omar Crowell and family. The sale transfers stock from Raleigh and Frank Van Tassell Rex Warner Mrs Earl Pierce and Mrs Haze Brockman. Crowell will run the plant with Arthur and Gurrell Jack as affiliated managers. The brick plant on West Smith Street and equipment valued near 50000 were included. The new owner helped launch the enterprise and has been involved since its start. The plant processes about 16000 pounds of milk daily and produces milk butter cheese and other dairy products for local distributors Me Crowell has been in dairying for about 40 years, previously running a private milk route from his farm before forming Model Dairy. He resides on Route 6 west of Corry.
Two destroyers from French ports joined an intensive air search for an American B-29 missing two days with 16 aboard. The hunt focused on Atlantic waters off the northwest African coast where emergency Morse signals were heard. The U.S. Air Force hopes survivors are found as eight B-29s from Marham joined the search along with other Allied planes from Gibraltar, French Morocco and the Azores.
London reports Britain Belgium the Netherlands announce recognition of Israel following a Brussels Alliance statement. Foreign ministers deem no longer recognizing the provisional government and a joint accord is recorded as the British foreign office confirms the move.
AP reports artillery positions along the Yangtze north bank threaten Nanking as peace talks fail to move forward. Communist demands include staying in Nanking and the detention of Japanese war criminals, with Li Tsung jen's envoy signaling uncertain prospects for an accord amid New Year tension.
New snow and freezing conditions plague the western states as a major blizzard moves in. Congress plans to boost relief funding, while Nebraska faces the brunt of the storm and widespread travel disruptions intensify the peril.
Snowbound regions across the west reel as governors seek federal aid. Governor Peterson of Nebraska requests 2 to 3 million dollars amid heavy losses and 135 bulldozers deployed. Federal funds totaling 290 thousand plus 1 million needed for rescue efforts are discussed, while fresh casualties rise and supply lines falter. In Pennsylvania a burglary at W C Threes Menor Co. yields 3206 dollars stolen, no arrests yet.
Jan 28 Kant state that Smiley faced murder charges after a shooting at Whitesune. The trial noted he was rearrested as authorities continued to pursue the case. The exact motive and full defendant details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
The surgeon general in New York City approved revised hospital drawings for Corry's proposed facility after a telephonic confirmation with Judson Warlock, chief of hospital construction. The federal share will cover about one third of the estimated $200,000 project cost, with plans to forward finalized documents promptly.
A Titueville oil producer notes no independent drilling near Ajax Works and predicts few new wells until prices justify the cost. Secondary recovery is costly, small producers can’t afford it, and prices below a profitable point trigger sales of pipes and reduced activity. With crude prices dropping, no new wells are being drilled, continuing into January. (Continued on Page Two)
Aspneisted Press reports London January 29 a new Council of Europe emerges with a fledgling cabinet and advisory parliament as foreign ministers from Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg outline plans for postwar unity. The council will pair European security efforts with economic aid and establish a secret committee of ministers and an advisory assembly representing each nation. The assembly is expected to gain full power eventually.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company reports one of its best winters for adequate pressure and supplies. Mild February and March reduced demand, allowing uninterrupted service to manufacturers. Daily delivery of 420,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas from southwestern states strengthens local supply via United Natural Gas Company and New York State Gas Company connections.
Bill would repeal Taft Hartley and restore Wagner Act with improvements. Carries all requirements asked by Truman, with hearings to start Monday to consider the measure and its scope. The proposal aims to balance labor rights with business interests as debated in Congress.
Washington January 8 The administration bill to repeal the Taft Hartley act aims to restore Wagner power with improvements. Tobin helps write and will testify as hearings begin Monday before the Senate labor committee. Provisions include government ability to seek injunctions to curb strikes essential to public welfare and limits on secondary boycotts.
Harrisburg May 29 The Pennsylvania State Police are on the lookout for improperly inspected autos. Maj Ed Henry said some operators place suckers on cars without inspecting them inside the garage. Penalties include suspension of station permits for six months to permanent third offense. The crackdown follows lower suspensions after WWI, with about 100 a year now. The current inspection period ends Monday January 31, with no extension announced.
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