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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1948
Page
1
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Berlin reports that American transports increased airlift to the Berlin corridor and Templehof base expansion proceeds. British forces send fresh ground troops while airlift operations continue despite weather and Soviet pressure.
Vance Busi of 4 exth street Wil lm faces a hearing tomorrow at 7 for assault and battery alleged by his wife Mya Edith Buell. Police report him arrested by a city patrolman on a warrant filed by Alderman Dustin Butters. Preliminary arraignment set. a Fras service F500 was noted.
Newark Police Judge F James Pellechia faced a $90000 shortage at the Humbug Trust Company. State Banking Commissioner John J Dickerson says Pellechia admitted gambling losses and forging payee names to cover the shortfall over 11 years. The bank board then approved merging with Allied Trust Company.
The Corry Board of Education voted to continue the driver education course next year with 32 girls and 8 boys already registered. The health report showed 81 students malnourished, 778 examined with 486 needing remedial physicals. Supplemental contracts were approved for athletics manager Low Edwards and baseball coach John Mijukovich, and a nurse staffing proposal was referred for study. The calendar for 1948 19 was approved, with opening dates and recesses listed, and Marion Smith named to the Sorry Public Library board.
Nil July 18 A West American born Tapaiene seeks passport to return to her ancestral homeland. Agnes Tkwij, a Benbrook Village resident near Geet, applied for the passport and says she expects to depart for papers in August to visit Grapend Bd Teowt twin years forth.
Cairo dispatches report mounting battle for the road to Jerusalem with Arab Legion and Egyptian forces trading artillery while two counterattacking Arab columns fail to retake Lydda. A Tel Aviv informant expects a new truce by week’s end from Bernadotte proposals as Israel pushes toward Lydda and Ramle.
Veteran Raymond Mfg Co employee Charles Reynolds will retire on September first after 36 years of service. He spent most of his career in the Heat Treis and Heavy Springs Department and has lived in Corry since 1899.
Lester Hepler jailed after incident with James Pappas on East Soutfy street. Pappas injured, shoulder fracture, taken to Erie hospital for treatment. Hearing postponed with tentative date of July 9 set by Alderman George Gordon due to Pappas illness and inability to appear.
Chicago July 13 livestock prices reached new records with hogs at $30.50 per hundredweight and steers at $40.00 in Chicago. East St Louis posted a $30.25 hog price and $38.75 steer record. Lambs and cattle matched July highs as analysts forecast higher prices later summer though a bumper corn crop could lower costs next year. AMVETS event planned in Pennsylvania July 22 with National Commander Edgar C. Corley among speakers.
In Philadelphia on July 13 the Democratic platform committee prepared a draft with civil rights watered down. Delegates debated the scope of reform while Truman pressed for stronger measures. The draft also covered inflation control, foreign cooperation, farm price supports, tax fairness, and aid for 400000 displaced European war refugees.
The Penn Premier Shows signed with Warren Veterans of Foreign Wars post officials to bring one of the era’s largest carnivals to East Main Street and Ave five from July 19 to 24. The venture includes gambling amusements under the license fee, with the carnival arriving from Witwen and departing for Buffalo on July 25 after paying a $500 license.
An intermittent downpour overnight brought 1.35 inches of rain and caused 70 hours of street and electrical damage. Lightning struck a transformer cutting power for under a minute. crews report widespread outages and a tree broken edge damage across the area. Treasury report lists expenditures and debt figures for the period.
Reported talks between union committees and plant management may resume after a three and a half week strike at the Corry Tagestown Nis Corp. wage losses and pay totals cited. Workers have sought temporary or permanent positions elsewhere as disputes continue with no firm settlement in sight.
Gasoline fumes caused an explosion in the basement of the Pryor Firestone Service station setting a blaze that damaged the Chambersburg implement firm and neighboring building. Five people were injured including Helen Wolford with a skull fracture. Merle Lehmer and others suffered ribs bruises and abrasions as damage was estimated at $295,000 to the implement building and $15,000 to the service station.
AP reports a mutiny aboard the South Atlantic Steamship Co freighter Garson off the Azores bound from Genoa to New York. Captain E W Braithwaite in Savannah radioed crew mutinous and unable to control. U S Coast Guard and nearby Hampton Roads anchored vessels to assist as silence prevailed aboard the ship.
Walter Welse, 19, of Hartfield Stockton Road, drowned at Chautauqua Lake after a cramp while swimming at a resort. Sheriff Clarence Bell and deputies responded with local fire companies. Dr Williams pronounced him dead after resuscitation attempts. The incident, a third drowning in the area this month, occurred near boat docks with a third unidentified youth also present.
Harrisburg July 19 The Public Utility Commission approves new gate fare increases for railroads operating in Pennsylvania to boost passenger access. The move aligns with Interstate Commerce Commission changes last week, raising fares about 20 percent or roughly three cents per mile.
Reading authorities report Ralph B. Krell, a slot machine operator in Reading and Berks County, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined 5,000 for income tax charges amid claims his profits funded philanthropy. U S District Judge J Cullen Ganey noted his charitable acts, including $7,000 in gifts to the poor and turkey distributions at Christmas, while allowing a 10 day delay for his mother’s care.
Philadelphia July 13. Democrats open second day as Barkley moves toward a potential running mate slot. Barkley’s greeting drew cheers, with several leaders signaling support while Truman aides weigh his vice presidential prospects amid general convention debate.
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