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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1949
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references probate actions, clerical roles, and county officials. It mentions letters testamentary and names or roles in a local court or county record, with unclear dates and jurisdictions. The readable items hint at estate matters and filings rather than a full narrative.
The Alger Hiss perjury trial ended in a hung jury after nearly 29 hours of deliberation with an eight to four vote for conviction. The case was sent to a new trial by the Department of Justice.
A chartered fishing boat capsized in Lake Erie last night leaving three missing and eight rescued. The missing include Mrs. Harry Gitch el of Erie and two others identified only as a middle aged woman and a college boy. Survivors clung to the craft, aided by life preservers, until rescued by the fishing tug Alice L. of Barcelona, N.Y.
Hungary's appeals court upheld the life imprisonment sentence of Cardinal Mindszenty for treason espionage and black market currency dealings. Three co-defendants received reduced sentences while others were confirmed. protests and international criticism followed.
Wil lam Tweke of Warren, president of the Pennsylvania Gas Company, asserts the bill before Congress to exempt independent natural gas producers from FPC regulation would not affect Corry area supplies. He notes the policy has guided the FPC for years and that the bill targets interstate pipelines and affiliated producers.
State police probe the death of eight year old Frank Funelella Jr found inside a discarded wooden ge box in a neighbor's shed Kerrtown. Coroner says death from suffocation while investigation suggests the boy crawled into the toy box during play. no evidence of foul play found.
The Coast Guard reports an unidentified merchant ship burning off the North Carolina coast near Cape Hatteras. The crew abandoned ship after the fire grew out of control. Mendota and Mataora patrol cutters were en route with planes dispatched from Elizabeth City.
Corry district faces a teacher shortage but reports only one resignation so far this year. Superintendent Nupi Davia Swatta says two instructors will be named at next Monday night’s regular meeting to fill the junior high vacancy for the 1949 term as past resignations have strained early staffing. Meanwhile a bullet removed from Eddie Waitkus’s chest leaves him in good condition after a June 1 shooting by Ruth Steinhigen.
The Associated Press reports a nationwide steel strike may start next Saturday with Inland Steel Corp of Chicago offering a pension proposal. CIO United Steel Workers push for 100 monthly pensions and a wage rise amid talks. Murray keeps tight lip on exact wage figures. The industry cites rising material costs and lower operating rates. contracts run through year end with a pension reopen option.
Frank S. Anderson announces a new rent consultant position in Corry area offices. Albert Jacobelli, promoted from informant to rent consultant, will assist landlords and tenants monthly with petition forms and applications. Office hours are the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9 40 a m to noon in the Municipal Building council chambers.
A carpenters strike at Pennsylvania State College ended today after union and contractor representatives signed a new wage program. The agreement calls for 190 union workers under a new wage schedule with time and a half after a set period and double time for overtime.
Senator Robert C Warner pressed Dulles on the proposed arms program saying the scope is largely psychological and may take five years to build allies in Europe. Dulles cited Acheson support and promised a fuller decision after Senate debate on military provisions.
Officers of Company A plan a July 50 departure to the third postwar summer camp at Indiantown Gap for Pennsylvanian Hung Guard training. The unit, at peak postwar strength, aims to add at least six more officers and about 100 men, led by Maj. Gen. Dante B. Sieklee’s 28th Infantry Division. Training will run two weeks, with specialized instruction and field drills, while recruiting continues to reach ages 17 to 33 amid fluctuating enthusiasm for guard duty before the 1950 season.
Prize drawings at Park Festival awarded four merchandise prizes. Winners include Joe Reagie Mrs Larr Black and Lyle Watrous, with prizes funded by Miller Holiday Station and Helman Jewelry Store. Remaining winner names and final drawing details published by Rally Service.
A garbled dispatch from Bedford Massachusetts reports a launch named QASSIAR with hints of a $100,000 sports event and remarks about Brigadier General Fithsed Mello and Woods Hole correspondents. The fragmentary text references a ceremonial or naval context and assorted officials, with unclear details.
Robert Jacobs confessed to police that he cashed at least seven thousand dollars in checks from grocery stores in Jamestown Warren and Corry. Federal authorities may pursue charges as investigators probe the nationwide check passing scheme.
William B. Olive, the U S vice consul, was released from custody by communist authorities in Shanghai after a three day detention following a traffic incident. He apologized through communist papers and pledged to obey laws and repay for damages and repairs.
Police state no arrests in the Union City Club burglary amid confusion over losses exceeding $1,000. Investigators seek two out-of-town suspects who were registered as visitors when the safe was forced open between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. Thursday.
In a New York address, Babson argues collaboration among business leaders religious groups and educators is vital. He warns modern management must adapt to social economic and governmental changes while upholding private enterprise and expanding human rights through legislation.
Early this week a new measure will be introduced following President Truman's economic report to Congress. The proposed policy intends to fix national production goals at about 300 billion dollars in goods and services.
Eight or more Democratic senators plan to introduce a ready made economic expansion bill next week following President Truman’s midyear report. The draft includes a $3.29 billion emergency relief fund and a federal state tax policy commission to stabilize employment and cushion economic swings. A presidential aide would coordinate efforts to target distressed areas and verify eligibility for relief.
Police identified the drowned man as 22 year old William W. Wilrs after his body was pulled from Lake Erie near Water Works Park’s hidden beach. Coast guards recovered the victim following reports of a drowning near the West parking lot opposite Water Works Park.
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