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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1948

Page

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Americans Send More Planes to Berlin Area

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.

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City Husband Arrested on Assault Charge

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.

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Judge Held In Huge Shortage By Awovluied Press

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.

Awovluied Newark F. James Pellechta Co- Humbug ‘Trust Company Péllechin Dickerson Pellechia End Brates ‘Trust Company

Corry School Board to Extend Driver Education Program

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.

Corry Schools & Success Board of Education Eigh David Swartz Corry Biudenty LoWe Edwards John Mijukovich Ase Feball Vonch Ne Tern J. Kenneth Win PSEA Marion Smith Sorry Public Library

Seers Passport Camden Doc Shows Ancestral Return Plan

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.

Camden Tapaiene Caminis Ailto Agnes Tkwij Uys Benbrook Village Geet Dairies Court Tee Abe

Truce Hinted as Palestine Fighting Rages Near Lydda

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.

Associated Press Cairo Isreli Arab Legion Jerusalem Lydda Judean Rie Rumle Wl Khe Feraeli Tel Aviv Reqson Palestine Bernadotte Alelh Lebanon Arab League Lake Success Jerusa Jem Shutumon Mekor Haim Alamein Agir Sin Karem bin Karemn i Areb Leyion Lydda-Er Romie Ramallah Trans-Jordan Taraeli Beit Nabala Deir Tarif Lydia Tydds Israel James M. Long Abdullah Tsraeli Tsraeii Er Ramle Lydde Ramle Jaffa

Charles Reynolds to Retire September First

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.

Charles Reynolds Raymond Mfg. Co

Delay Hearing Set In Corry Assault Case

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.

Lester Hepler Erie County James Pappas Summer Street Irie County Aightie Wleigh James Fappas Soutfy Street Pappas Abust Erie Lwth Hepler Orly George Sordon Hepler Sd Pappas Mislee Hepler Wilee

Record Market Prices Hit New highs Across Livestock

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.

Associated Press Chicago Agriculture Department East St Louis Til East St. Louis Sioux City George Dressler National Retell Mest Association Dredsier Ramatahca Dreeslet Sid Come Nousewives

Democrats Skim Civil Rights From Platform debate

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.

Associated Prows Philadelphia Truman Iave Crumast Dix Ome White House Stiller Republican Party

Large Carnival Signed to Play Here in July

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.

Guy JM Corry Witwen BufTalo

Downtown Storm Drops 1 35 Inches of Rain and Damages

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.

UINT Meeting May Be Held On C J Plant Tieups

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.

UINT Corry-Tagestown Nis. Corp Wwe Addy Higt

Five Injured In Fire And Blast In Chambersburg

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.

Wresy Chambersburg Pryor Centyany Frankly Deidre Charles Puynr Helen Wolford Cleason Shuteer Robert Walltexs Shippensburg

Mutiny Reported Aboard Freighter Garson in Atlantic

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.

London William Carson Amores Garson Wistush Azores Genog Nuvy Scotts U. S. Coast Guard Campbell Carson Muller Hampton Roads Bealhwille

Boy 19 Drowns at Chautauqua Lake

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.

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PUC Approves Hire For Railroads In Pennsylvania

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.

Harrisburg Gilly Commission Pennsylvania Interstate Commerce ‘Commission

Philanthropical Slot Operator Fined and Sentenced

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.

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Barkley backing grows at Democratic convention

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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