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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1948
Page
1
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Soviet ambassador delivered Moscow’s response to the British and French protests over the Berlin blockade. Western officials offered no immediate indication of tone or timing for publication. London Paris Washington reported no clear signal from Moscow, while Berlin papers mocked Allied notes. Food relief continued as Western airlift sustained a 20 day meat and staple stock for Berlin amid tense Western Berlin crisis.
Montreal July 1 The Canadian Railway Association warns Dominion railways will halt freight shipments after tonight amid a threatened general strike. The union says 150,000 railway workers may join a walkout affecting hotels and passenger services. Negotiations continue as parties seek a wage settlement before a strike deadline.
Four accident victims received treatment yesterday. Kenneth Shewed, 55, of Gary, had his right hand caught in a shaper at Wood Products. two fingers and thumb partially amputated. He was admitted to Corry Hospital, condition good today. Ronald Tisket, 12, of Corry RD 4, fractured right arm falling from a tree. fracture reduced at hospital and he rests at home. Davie Schultz, 12, of 125 Yak Sleet, treated for a laceration to the right eye after tripping at home and hitting his head on a bed. Raymond Da? Vide, 5, of Hillcrest, treated for a 12 laceration of the right foot after a truck incident near St Thomas Cemetery.
The Cory Unit of the Salvation Army bought a house at 208 Fairview Street for Mr and Mrs HL Waldley to use as a parsonage with possession set for August 1. Lt Col Ralph Miller and Adjutant Norman Sempson of Pittsburgh approved the arrangement, completed yesterday. Vernon Watkins, a Pittsburgh real estate operator, was fined 900 plus costs after pleading guilty to a rent conspiracy charge and received a one year suspended sentence.
More than 260 former Company A members of the National Guard are expected to attend the annual reunion in Union City on July 30 and 31. The event, at the John Kroll Post, aims to include veterans from Spanish American War, Mexican Border clashes, World War I and II service. Invitations are being mailed. reservations have come from Trout York, PS, and communities in Wisconsin and Michigan.
In Spartanburg, 12 year old Robert Bedaw risked himself to save his sister Shirley Bedaw from a deep stream. He swam to the spot where she vanished, pulled her from the water, and performed rescue breaths until she revived. She is reported to suffer temporary effects from the incident.
Cairo report notes progress relieving Jerusalem's water shortage by capturing Ras al Ein northeast of Tel Aviv. Israel advances in Lydda and Suha, boosts control on Jerusalem highway, while Haifa and Jaffa area raids bring limited damage. Egyptian claims target extremist groups near Rehovot.
An ongoing legal challenge blocks immediate state action on a multi million dollar plan to aid non public school building projects. The State Public School Building Authority faces constitutional questions over its 1947 law enabling district rental bonds for up to 80 years. Nearly 100 districts already inquiring, with estimated needs totaling about 17 million dollars, across Pennsylvania’s 2549 districts.
The Army recruiting station in the Gary Post Office building will be closed for the remainder of July. A representative from Erie will visit the Post Office each Wednesday to collect applications. Beginning August 2 the office will reopen Monday through Saturday from 9:30 to 4:30.
The Federal Power Commission approved United Natural Gas Co. rights to charge transportation and underground storage in northwestern Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Gas Co. serves Corry and Jamestown New York and joins the Natural Fuel Gas System. Facilities valued around 9.07 million dollars form part of a long-range plan to improve transit and storage for western gas amid rising demand. Treasury report notes receipts and balances as of July 12.
A Washington compromise ends a steel industry walkout that halted 400,000 tons of coal output and left 40,000 idle workers. Union leaders hailed the pact as a victory while steel spokesmen claimed routine meetings would allow workers to return by tomorrow. The agreement modifies the union shop provision to meet court rulings, with the dispute centered in Pittsburgh area districts and affecting mines across several states.
Three Corry youths were injured when a Model A car overturned near the Newark Pennsylvania line while en route to North East. Don McKuhn 20 suffered a broken arm and facial injuries. Harold Chase 18 fractured forearm and hand. Histon Chase 15 escaped with minor injuries. They were taken to Corry Hospital by ambulance.
A young Italian law student shot Pallaro Togliatti, famed Communist leader, in Rome prompting a halt to a general strike. Togliatti was critically wounded, with bullets hitting the neck and chest as crowds in the chamber of deputies reacted to the attack.
The State Department sought details on four large American planes held at airports as part of an investigation into possible destinations for Palestine due to neutrality policy. Two Constellations were stopped at Millville New Jersey, a third at Rome while one B 17 diverted to Halifax. Officials cited ownership evidence linking planes to I R Schindler of Miami Florida. Some crew claimed navigational training from White Plains New York and denied any Palestine plan. The Justice Department cooperates with the probe.
Queen Ingrid of Denmark and two young daughters were hurt when their car skidded on a slippery road and crashed into a tree near Graasten Palace. The queen helped from the wreck and was treated for a fractured kneecap, while the princesses and chauffeur sustained facial bruises and a crushed jaw respectively as they were taken by ambulance to a state hospital.
NEW YORK July 14 trade circles report substantial steel price hikes on the way as U S Steel and allied companies prepare a broad inflation drive. Publications cite larger product variety and anticipated wage and security package improvements for workers while customers face the steepest price rises in years, though some sectors expect slower rises in the near term.
State official H. C. Bollinger visited the Municipal Building basement to inspect the city lockup and report needed upgrades. He found toilets drinking water and eating facilities below state standards, prompting planned improvements or closure if not met, as eight years of stricter jail inspections begin in the Commonwealth.
T Bowers, orthodontic specialist, will be at Dr Mosier’s office in Erie and Bradford twice monthly. Powers, specializing in straightening irregular teeth, will be at Dr Moslow’s office on the first and third Wednesdays of each month starting today.
Reporting from Philadelphia July 14 the 193 Democratic convention grapples with a Dixie faction unhappy over the civil rights plank. Truman Barkley ticket had been set without roll call and Southerners warned of possible walkouts as they press to soften or block the platform. Leaders and observers note pressure from Southern delegates. some discuss Barkley as No 1 choice while others push for a strong minority stance on civil rights.
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