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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1949
Page
1
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Allied and Soviet players anticipate a general election for all Berlin when four occupation powers resume talks in the city. Western officials doubt Soviet deputy commander Kulikov will agree to run a city council vote, while internal trade talks are set to begin in Berlin tomorrow.
In Boston July 6 observers said a heated NEA general session focused on communism and education policy. Mrs Russell labeled the NEA report ill concealed and a witch hunt, while John Norton defended it as a reflection of Communist influence in schools.
A jury of ten men and two women will begin deliberations tomorrow afternoon in the Alger Hiss perjury case after Judge Kaufman refused to dismiss charges. Lloyd Stryker and Thomas Murphy argued for dismissal and acquittal while the judge denied those motions. The former State Department official case now proceeds to verdict deliberation.
Chairman Vinson of the House armed services committee pressed new amendments to the Unification bill aiming to strip military departments from the reorganizing law. He warned against a single military chief and said the civilian business manager feature could save over a billion dollars yearly.
A parked Buick owned by Thomas Cragg of 46 West Smith Street in Spartansburg collided with a driverless truck stopped in front of the Spartansburg Hotel. The crash, investigated by state police, damaged Cragg's car and involved Cragg's vehicle rolling down a grade after the daughter was assisted from the cab. The incident occurred around 10 o'clock last night with damage estimated near 100 dollars.
City Council discussed one way traffic on Franklin Street and West Park Place between Mott and North Center, with parking limits on Park and Spring streets. The panel approved stop signs on Mead Avenue perpendicular streets, but no actions taken. A gas boiler bid for the Municipal Building was 3000 dollars, tabled pending emergency funding guidance. Officials arrange a 9000 dollar loan from National Bank to cover Donovan Construction costs on East Smith Street, pending bond proceeds. Mayor Kinley to attend League of Third Class Cities anniversary in Harrisburg August 9-10. Final approval granted for Warren and Duane streets ordinance. Samuel Fox authorized to curb 14 feet in front of his home driveway. Several transfers delayed due to absences.
Charles Edward Glosser 38 of Ehox died from injuries after a homemade cracker exploded in a three inch pipe placed behind a building. He was rushed to Oil GHY Hospital where surgery failed to save him. Survived by widow five children two sisters and two brothers. The body to Bowser Funeral Home Knox then returned home.
Senator Planders asserts only fear of unrest endangering the station's economy, urging Truman to address merchants and manufacturers. He criticizes hoarding and production cuts, warns a supply reduction could depress demand and hurt markets, and backs government action to stabilize business.
Senate confirms President Truman's nomination of Mrs Perle Mesta widow and Washington hostess as ambassador to Luxembourg amid partisan debate. Senator Donnell questions qualifications while supporters praise her social influence and friendship with the Truman family. Vote ends with confirmation despite objections.
Two people were killed in county crashes during June on county highways. Lt. James Maroney reported 94 accidents with 2410 dollars in property damage. 8 incidents left occupants uninjured. The spike over last month was modest, with weekends busier and outdoor activity rising.
Amy Roosevelt Boettiger sues John Boettiger in Maricopa County Superior Court for divorce after a 14 year marriage. The couple met in 1942 on a presidential campaign trip and have a history linked to major newspapers.
The low morning temperatures offered temporary relief from heat, while regions from New Jersey to Pennsylvania faced continued drought. Crop losses reach 280 million dollars as heat and dryness persist with scattered showers failing to break the drought.
Wallace Mick announces purchase of an interest in the Corry Mill plant from Worth Hammond and Pret Sying and Associates. The deal, forming part of the Scinta Lumber Company, will see Mick devote full time to Scinta operations and is handled by Attorney Walter He Scott.
Associated Press reports delay in coal contract talks between United Mine Workers and operators. Negotiations resume July 42 with planned work stoppages in Western Pennsylvania West Virginia Kentucky and Indiana. First time in UMW history miners work without a contract.
Warkeney of the City Streets Department started cutting through two West ane south sides of Corty Memorial Hospital. The city will build gravel roadways between West Smith and Dunnea with city crews. Excavation and heavy fill are planned to establish the new access routes and support future development.
Seventy one Wattsburg residents filed a common pleas court petition yesterday to stop a one per cent income tax passed last January. They seek to enjoin the borough and tax collector Richard Auslerly from collecting the tax, arguing it taxes wages and rents beyond limits and exceeds authorized amounts under the law.
Richard H. Stowe aged 41 faced three years in jail after being convicted of stealing 283,660 from National City Bank where he served as manager. The case highlights a major internal embezzlement exposed this week.
Reports from Montreal quote British officials warning that ships seen as aiding the war will face boycotts. Dockers in London and Canada threaten actions, with more than 300 vessels reported tied up, and the year’s plan to observe a boycott across eastern ports.
British Chancellor Cripps told the House of Commons there is no intention to devalue the pound. The dollar area will keep current purchases with a clear cost of production rise to curb inflation. The “shinit still” in dollar buying continues at least through September as the sterling reserves fall toward 2,000,000,000.
In a special session the Education Board accepted Walter H. Ross's single bid of 590 dollars for the school-owned house on West Pleasant street in the Fourth ward. Previous attempts drew no bids as plans to clear and beautify the lot await a future building project.
Senate leaders announced plans to push approval of the North Atlantic treaty within a week, noting a general lack of opposition. They cited Russia as a distant threat while stressing unity against communism and pledging to defend the Watkin world in the event of an attack.
Senator Vandenberg of Michigan urged Senate ratification of the North Atlantic pact on the second day of debate. He argued communism as the sole threat to world peace and that the United States must lead a 20-year alliance with Canada and 10 Western European nations to deter aggression. Senator Connally backed the pact as the best defense, with Republican leaders signaling broad support.
Seven local delegates arrive for the Department of Pennsylvania Veterans of Foreign Wars three day convention in Philadelphia. State Commander Hiram V. Harman and the headquarters staff set up convention offices at the Bellevue Stratford Hotel with Lucsey Auxiliary meeting nearby. A pre convention council of administration session will discuss internal affairs. Delegates from Archit W. Thompson Post include Robert Morton Warren Modhestey Hepnan Burlingime Sam Bates Gordon White William Fifer and John Btreles.
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