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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1949
Page
1
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The Chicago Tribune has purchased the Washington Times Herald the newspaper in the capital. Col Robert R McCormick announced the acquisition which will keep the Times Herald as a daily in large format. Purchase price was not disclosed and management said the Times Herald will continue in its present form.
Washington reports indicate President Truman sought to reassure allies and lawmakers over atomic policy after secret talks at Blair House and Capitol sessions. Officials say top-level conferences reduced fears he would unilaterally disclose A bomb secrets to Britain and that safeguards remain under review.
Supt Edgar Alexander disclosed at the monthly hospital board session that the facility had a high volume of tonsil cases and 40 births this period. The report noted 269 patients served over 1022 days of service with four deaths and an average daily census of 24. The board approved new Blue Cross contracts once announced and routine committee appointments. Directors Hawkins Pain Nast Aulden Youle Raingsale Morrison Ski Smith Elson attended.
Postal delivery schedules were advanced by the local office to speed service as railroads and the post office aligned with Daylight Saving Time. Carriers had shifted times after revisions to train timetables, but most lines remain on standard time while post office hours move one hour earlier. Officials denied plans to cut a business day delivery to save costs.
President Truman said Maj. Gen. Barry H Vaughan has permission to testify if called before the Senate committee investigating five percenters in Washington. He denied awarding a medal and said inquiries are needed to prevent outsiders from securing government contracts. The president declined to comment on Vaughan’s possible involvement with the inquiry or any medal.
Gaffisch Builders Supplies near Union City on Route 6 announces formal opening next Saturday. Charles Pratt, a Union City contractor, and Leslie Gafrich of Clymer lead the venture in a new 100 by 100 foot building. The mill showcases lin seed roofing hardware siding and a unique advertising wall built from saleable items. A complete woodworking shop with machines and a full lumber line with doors and windows is stocked.
Harrisburg July 21 Gov James J Duff discounts charges calling Camp Penn for Boys a phony. Richard C Vincent a research assistant at State College said boys were awakened at night and attempted escapes. he condemned the camp as an unsuitable reform facility.
A Senate committee report advises cutting costs across the army navy and air forces for the fiscal year starting July 1. It calls removing excess gadgets from Jeeps and tanks, suspicions over spending for new gear, and proposes large reductions in stockpiling critical materials.
Five people died in a Rahway Route 25 bridge crash when a trailer truck overturned onto a Jeep and burst into flames. A sixth passenger was hospitalized in critical condition. Police said the victims were burned beyond recognition. a Rahway patrolman was among the dead.
Washington July 21 The Federal Reserve Board survey shows 1948 broad income gains across groups with unskilled laborers up about 350 to a $2.00 median monthly income, while skilled workers rise about 300 to $3.00. Farm operators show a cash median near 3,000, clerks and salespeople around 9,000, professionals hold around 4,000, with 43.8 million U.S. families and 26 percent earning under 2,000.
July 21 Sho Hehe Chocolate Corporation accepted a federal state compromise with the AFL-Balers and Confectionary Workers Asilo. The agreement removes the risk of a strike by about 4,400 employees at the chocolate plant and its affiliates.
New York July 21 Raymond Fernandez the Lonely Hearts Slayer and his wife Martha Beck today stand trial for the murder of 88 year old Albany widow Mrs Janet Pay. Fernandez testified in intimate detail about his romantic liaisons and the jealous conduct of Beck as prosecutors seek a murder verdict.
The Italian Chamber of Deputies ratified the Atlantic pact by 82 to 60 after earlier volatility. The vote followed Russian protests and marks the second ratification in the day as Rome tallies legislative support. Treasury data show receipts of $225,044,620.14 and expenditures of $83,219,883.86 with a cash balance of $2,605,081,015.85.
The Philadelphia Associated Press reports a sharp employment downturn in Erie and Crawford Counties as part of a statewide 1 percent rise in unemployment. About 24,000 workers statewide lost payrolls with a 23 percent increase in unemployment, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia disclosed yesterday. The disaster struck Crawford and Erie counties hardest amid the regional downturn.
May joblessness rose in Pennsylvania with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia noting a 5 percent drop in total employment in the state. The report indicates 115 people were dismissed in May, with total weekly wage payments dropping and hours worked down. Durable goods plants led declines, while small gains occurred in food, apparel, rubber, and feather industries. Average weekly earnings held around 124 dollars, but reduced work time caused a 50 percent decline in weekly earnings to 50.93 dollars.
A collision at the Route 19 intersection yesterday at 4 PM involved a Ponti car driven by Rev Irving Ball and a vehicle driven by Paul Marek Jr of Venango. Marek’s car sustained about 3000 in damage. the minister’s car was damaged on the front and his family was not seriously injured. Ball took responsibility and said restitution would be possible.
AVUSHURGH July 21 The Westinghouse Electric Corp and union have broken off negotiations citing not in any position to meet the demands. The union sought a $5,000 yearly wage increase per employee plus shorter workweeks pensions and insurance. Westinghouse argues the company cannot meet the raises while maintaining costs.
July 21 Crawford county endures a second flash flood in two days. A fisherman, Raymond Parker, 43, of Meadville, was killed when struck by a metal rod during the storm. Meantime Meadville recorded 0.88 inches of rain, totaling 4.93 inches in 24 hours. In Milledgeville area, William H. Smith, 49, of Wilkburn, died after a building collapse while dismantling a small frame at his summer home in Glencoe, with Smith employed as an estimating engineer for Union Switch and Signal Co.
A charity event titled Glidys Canfield Nin will feature an Old Timers and Vets baseball game between Corry Moose Bombers and Americus Legion nine. Proceeds fund Miss Canfield’s travel to North Hollywood for dog training, with tickets on sale and free admission for children.
Officials forecast overwhelming treaty passage as lawmakers face a stormy battle over sharing atomic secrets. Proponents urge quick action while opponents demand concessions, arguing the issue must be resolved before final approval.
Senate rushes toward a vote on the North Atlantic pact amid a fight over sharing atomic secrets with other nations. Supporters insist the treaty does not obligate arms production or hidden secrecy, while critics warn of hidden military commitments and possible arms race concerns with the Soviet Union.
Wayne County coal mine in Greene County Pa shut down today following a strike by timber workers tied to District 20 United Mine Workers. The operation ceased after timber cuts halted production and the mill shut its doors, affecting around 15 workers and nearly 6000 tons of ore.
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