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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1948
Page
1
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Arab defenses at Latrun may be breached as Israeli high command presses for a two-way fall of Arab Legion forces. Arabs near Er Ramle are said to consider surrender as Jewish troops advance from Lydda toward Latrun. Reports describe heavy fighting around Mishmar Hayardan and near Afula with Egyptian air action over Tel Aviv.
A Rochester centenarian, long connected with city planning and engineering, is remembered for leadership roles including a presidency of the American Society for Multiple Improvements and a long tenure with the Western New York Probation Railroad project group.
Jet fighters begin a first jet-propelled trans Atlantic flight from Martinsburg to Germany with 16 planes scheduled though one failed to start. The mission aims to test long range jet operations, study problems, and assess feasibility of ferrying jets while improving quick U S to Europe communications.
Bernadotte faced sharp criticism from Israeli officials and Soviet outlets as he prepared to report to the Security Council from Lake Success. The envoy was en route from Rhodes to the United States for a first hand briefing on Palestine, while Lie planned a meeting at the airport and an emergency Security Council session was anticipated within a day.
A 48 year old Philadelphia man, Grant Holley, was executed in the Rockview prison electric chair for the July 4, 1940 killing of a Tbd woman in a Bellefonte taproom. Prosecutors said he was drunk and did not intend to kill. Attorneys described him as scared as the sentence was carried out at 4 am with few observers and no relatives present.
Saturday election of Dr J Niden Mieeon of Philadelphia and Dr Davie Hl led to Towanda’s broader awards. The Pennsylvanian Archaeological Society named Fledard Wright of Mle as its president and announced the new officers for 6 Bwiniger and Pebseogt Leys chapters.
Sonnath Wacyey 19 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Harvey of Corry was hurt in a dive from a raft into three feet of water at Cannadohta Lake Marerewr Beach. He died after vertebrae fracture diagnosed at Hamot Hospital. Clyde Henton assisted him to shore. Harvey attended Cam schools, class of 1947.
Early yesterday morning two separate crashes caused about $1,300 in damage. A 1945 Ford driven by Richard Powers veered off Corty Findley Lake road after a front tire blowout, rolling over near Golden’s Corners. no injuries reported. A Mercury driven by Albert H. Baker lost control on Route 17 near Spring Creek Spartanburg, crashing into a guard rail with about $300 damage. Baker uninjured.
The Harmons of Union Street have remodeled and moved the building to the south side of their home and will open a dairy bar offering dairy products and drinks. The project includes graded approaches and new facilities to serve residents.
Berlin's Social Democrats led by mayor elect Ernest Reuter warn of a red menace as they call for blocking the city against Russian influence. Ambassador Douglas arrives for talks with General Clay amid Western protests over the Berlin blockade. Moscow has not indicated when it will respond, while observers sense potential four power discussions on Germany.
A 10 month old blind girl Karen Woods of Gibsonia Pennsylvania flies with 29 other passengers from Allegheny County Airport to Lourdes France. Doctors say her eye condition cannot be cured by operation yet her family hopes for a miracle at St Bernadette shrine aided by a charitable pilgrimage led by Father Frank Hoffman.
A garbled report notes an instructor in Cambridge related to an event in Italy. It mentions a chain, a group, a date, and a water-related detour, but details are unclear and names are distorted.
State Police investigated two weekend crashes in the Centerville area. Seven year old Duly Dunbar of Centerville was a passenger in a vehicle struck by Flora Cloyee Folly of West Washington Street. the total damage was about 450 dollars. A second crash near Route 9 north of Lowville involved Stanley Lukasiak of Dil City and Wayne Withrow of Rideway with damages exceeding 100 dollars. no injuries were reported.
The Corry chapter of the American Red Cross will elect three directors for three year terms at its annual meeting in the Municipal Building Thursday at 8 p.m. Incumbents Bruce Smith Robert Brown Dan Taggerts Richard Rossbacher My Chaples are up for re election. Rev Joseph R Clair will chair with Touepht W Warner present to address attendees. Annual report of Red Cross activities will be reviewed. Residents who contributed last year may attend.
A badly burned man in Zem Zem Hospital cannot yet know his dog has been found. The black cocker spaniel disappeared days before his owner’s hospital stay. Police picked up a dog Saturday and a man says the puppy’s return is hoped by his son.
Lester Hepler, a 32 year old resident of East South Street, is held for a hearing on an aggravated assault and battery charge following a morning clash with Pappas at his Bays Street home. Hepler allegedly attacked after demanding payment for pins and was wounded both in the arm.
A Ford owned by City Cab Co and driven by William Proctor, and a Jeep driven by a Posten, collided on West Britt Street near the city line at 11 30 am today. Foster, the road tester from Powell Motor Co, was giving the Ford a road test when he rammed the back of the Jeep. no injuries were reported and both vehicles were damaged.
London dispatch reports new British troops dispatched to western Germany with aims to move into Berlin. General Sir Brian Robertson met defense ministry chiefs as plans unfold for a bold eastern push amid wartime shifts.
Belgrade reports that Croatia’s interior ministry says spy terrorist groups formed by wartime collaborators and a foreign intelligence service menace Yugoslavia. The communique claims 19 plots with 95 individuals were foiled and mass trials may begin.
A mystery bomber was forced down by weather at Buster Passage Air Base last night while reportedly en route to Israeli forces in the Palestine conflict. Officials declined to confirm specifics, citing weather and security.
At Philadelphia convention hall the Democrats begin formal business with bitter wrangling over civil rights and the ticket. Speculation centers on Truman’s running mate while Dixie rebels back Arkansas Gov Ben Laney as an opposition candidate and Senator Pepper enters the race.
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