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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
1
A local report from Bayside UT notes a Witter event near Pou oat and ine ny details unclear. Authorities seek clarification on the sequence of events and exact locations referenced. Further readable fragments point to a turnout and potential follow up in nearby communities.
President Truman faces sharp criticism from Southern Democrats and Republicans as a special session looming. Arkansas Senator McClellan signals Dixie faction may not stay docile, while GOP leaders weigh strategy with Dewey and Taft to push action on civil rights and anti-lynching bills. Transfer of blame could rally Dixiecrat support against Truman.
DETROIT July edition reports the UAW-CIO Ford department director Kei Bannon announcing that Ford locals voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. He noted official totals would follow after tabulation, with most locals showing around 98 percent in favor despite ongoing talks. Some observers believed a walkout might still be averted.
President Truman will send a new administration bill to the extra session aimed at curbing rising living costs. The measure would cover nearly all of the ten price controls previously recommended. Secretary Ross said details on timing and content depend on Republican leadership and formal messaging.
Milk prices are set to jump by one to two cents per quart by August 1 as State Milk Control Commission actions react to soaring production costs. Dealers note a 20 to 21 cent rise per quart, driven by requests from producers for a 70 cent per hundredweight increase to cover higher costs. The Pennsylvania Milk Dealers Association reports the state may adopt interim pricing measures to stabilize supplies amid market pressure.
Woodrow Tull, 33, of Jamestown, escaped serious injury after his pit-down 1937 Ford rolled at Merchants Corners south of Spartansboro during warm ups. He was pinned against the ground and hospitalized in Corry with injuries to the right arm and shoulder chest and left leg but no fractures. Police and officials cited speed of 86 mph prior to the rollover. He expects to drive again within two weeks. Over 1,000 spectators watched a race event conducted by Charles Pratt of Spartansboro.
Harrisburg July 19 Republicans and Democrats plan intensive voter registration drives for the November election with September 11 as the last day to register. County boards will run registration, with books open until the deadline, in efforts to boost roll numbers ahead of the presidential vote. The April registration totaled 4,500,821, a drop from 1947 municipal totals. leaders expect a sharp rise by November.
Western powers are seen moving toward a united program to counter the Berlin blockade with strong measures. Potential steps include news notes from Washington London and Paris to warn Moscow, blocking Soviet ship movements through Panam a and Suez, pressuring Turkey on the Dardanelles, and appealing to the United Nations while considering an escorted convoy to Berlin if necessary. Officials say time is running out and the risk of war looms as Moscow hints at more Soviet air activity over Berlin.
Shreveport resident Mrs. K Heard won about $17,000 on ABC Stop the Music by correctly identifying World Events March. Prizes included a $1,000 savings bond, $2,000 diamond ring, a vacation for two, and other luxury items such as a car, trailer, luggage, coat, kitchen set, pony, silverware, and more.
Mrs. Aline Kapral, 25, co defendant in the Jack Dietsch case at Western Beach Florida, was moved from county jail to Good Samaritan Hospital for treatment after a physician's certificate. Judge Newell authorized transfer following defense motions. Dietsch and Marguerite Wagner, 40 of West Palm Beach, remain in jail on $500 bond as trial resumes July 28 and 30 on charges of breaking into two cars and stealing jewels worth 10,000.
Three mail clerks were seriously injured and about 20 passengers shaken when a work train rammed the rear of a Philadelphia to Pittsburgh express at 7:66 a m. The rear car ploughed into the passenger train, buckling the mail and baggage car and sending glass showers through the coaches. Injured were James J O'Donnell D B Keffer of Philadelphia and George Moore of Bellwood Pa. All were hospitalized at Chester County Hospital West Chester.
The London press warned of a looming war between Russia and the West as the Berlin crisis escalates. The Times urged immediate clear decision, fearing dangers if the Russians act. The Daily Herald noted pro-government mood and welcomed returning workers as tensions rise.
A strike at the Cory Jamestown Manufacturing Corp plant affects 340 hourly workers. President David A. Hillstrom says shipments to the Joel plant are halted and salaried employees will be paid off for a month. About 100,000 dollars in layoffs reported as talks stall. Union members voted to strike over an incentive plan, with negotiations ongoing but no progress.
The body of 47 year old Chagrin Falls city official was recovered from Pymatuning Lake four miles south of Andover after his small boat overturned. Rescue divers found the victim near the spot he sank. The coroner ruled accidental drowning, the 92nd drowning in the lake this year. Names mentioned include Harry Lang, Joseph Yanko, Ford Miner, and Dr O C Roller.
Bulletin style dispatches report the UN planning to form an international police force for Palestine a new move amid mid 20th century tensions. Observers note possible delays and shifts in allied positions while unease grows over sovereignty and security in the region.
The Wallace third party moves into Philadelphia for its convent ion with a three member platform committee led by Rexford Wagwell. Expectation centers on the party platform and potential olive branch to Russia as Wallace and Taylor prepare acceptance speeches at Shike Park Saturday night.
Long distance telephone service improved today after installations completed by Pennsylvania Telephone Corporation workers between midnight and 4 am. The six hour outage interrupted service while the work was done. Officials say the new equipment will add one third more lines, easing delays for long distance calls.
Two automobiles damaged in a 2:50 p.m. crash at Worth Center and Washington streets. One car driven by Oger, 60 East Brederie, and the other by Aang Baresel, 16 Hast, Erbalah, were eastbound on North Opitie Misers Way. Officers reported no injuries and noted minor damage with no fatalities.
Israeli authorities say three Jewish towns faced attacks as Syrian and frags continued firing this morning. Arab villages allegedly fell before a ceasefire deadline, with little hope for permanent peace.
Cairo reports Israel charges Syrian and Iraqi forces have launched wide scale offensives in northern Palestine in defiance of the UN truce. Israeli officials say Syrian and Egyptian troops attacked Jewish settlements and shelled fronts near Galilee and Haifa while Arab forces struck from Lebanon. Jewish forces claim to have captured Arab villages before the cease fire deadline as Arab volunteers flee, with fighting continuing around Tel Aviv Haifa despite UN calls for an indefinite cease fire. The Arab League insists the truce will not bring lasting peace as hostilities continue on multiple fronts reported to the UN.
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