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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
1
A fragmentary OCR item mentions a local lake scene and a drill, with references to names, dates, and a political event. Portions show a vote or staking of claims, a district tally, and a list of individuals mentioned in a rough context.
London dock workers vote to return to their jobs on Monday after 25 days of stoppage. Committee leaders say the walkout ends following talks with the Canadian Seamen's Union and government officials. Troops remain deployed to manage dock operations. Americans and a Dutch national, detained on arrival, face deportation for their roles in the dispute.
In Pennsylvania the Penns Woods cabins attract families seeking a week away. The state department notes 160 cabins rent weekly during the season from Memorial to Labor Day near popular recreational areas. Applications for next shelter week open soon. demand remains high.
Associated Press report notes final steps toward a strike if needed by the United Auto Workers against Ford Motor Co. A Michigan labor board and wage terms loom over a 76,000 Ford workforce. A union poll shows clear support for a walkout if required, with a 24 day shutdown precedent in May. The vote, required by Michigan law, may be followed by UAW action anytime after completion.
Beaver Falls policeman Robert Thatcher, 29, was formally charged with murder in the death of Sebastian Medaglia. Medaglia died July 12 after a head injury sustained during arrest, with authorities saying an autopsy did not attribute the fracture to a fall alone. A hearing was set for July 25 as Thatcher seeks release.
In Pittsburgh on July 22 a man with a paper bag dropped hydrofluoric acid in a trolley. About 20 passengers were taken to hospitals for burn treatment. Two women, Naomi Smith, 29, and Mrs Charles Duncan, about 50, were admitted but not believed to be in serious condition.
In Worcester Massachusetts on July 22 a district judge ruled that the actor known as Joe Palooka is the father of a child born to Miss Flor iente Hepnenstell in Worcester. The decision by District Judge Walter D Allen follows a paternity suit and confirms the parenting claim amid a swirl of tabloid attention surrounding the screen persona.
Moscow radio blasted the Vatican decree excommunicating Communists as part of a Cold War battle led by Anglo American powers. It accused Catholic clergy of exploiting faith to weaken resistance to Western aggression and urged a united, secular front for peace. The broadcast framed the pope's action as Vatican participation in the Cold War against democracy.
Wets and dries clash in September 13 local option elections affecting about 100,000 residents across Pennsylvania. Temperance groups pushed petitions to place the issue on primary ballots in over 40 municipalities, while liquor dealers anticipate mixed results amid a year of tentative gains and losses. The ballot list includes Lawrence Park and Wayne townships, plus several larger towns. Also reported is a Treasury update showing July receipts and expenditures and the cash balance.
Four Clymerites including Morris Legters 26 and three junior American Legion players were hurt when Legters driving a 1998 Plymouth collided with a 190 Chevrolet at the Sherman Westfield intersection. Legters suffered a fractured skull and severe shock, while Richard Tenhaken and Llewellyn Geyters sustained broken bones and other injuries. The accident halted the Clymer team’s playoff plans as they continued play despite the losses.
Westinghouse Electric Corp and the United Electrical Workers clash over profit claims with the CTO saying profits per ton jumped sharply since 1940. The firm counters that profits in 1948 were 5.6 cents per dollar of sales, while sales rose. wage talks halted after a demand for raises pensions and benefits was refused. The union plans to brief members on the breakdown and consider further actions.
Ridgway Pa July 2 A Wen taped high school girl was killed in a road accident on Route 099 west of this county near the Jefferson county line. She is Charlotte Trwingdaugh ter of Me aber Mrs Kermeoh Teli of Brockville. The car veered, overturned, and burst into flames. The other occupant, June Cygan of Brookville, was reported seriously injured. Police and ambulance crews responded to the crash site.
London July 22 Winsta Churchill fresh from a clash with Foreign Secretary Bevin will deliver a major general policy address tomorrow before expected listeners at Wolverhampton. Churchill, leader of the Conservative opposition, hints the speech will open a campaign push. Bevin, in frail health, plans a rest at Evian with his wife and both men will attend the Council of Europe meeting in Strasbourg in August.
The Associated Press reports wet July relief in Pennsylvania farms after a severe June drought. Rainfall varied by city with Harrisburg near normal to five inches above in July’s first 21 days, Pittsburgh at about 9.06 inches, Philadelphia seeing an uptick, and Wilkes-Barre receiving around 1.08 inches after a dry spell. County and farm officials noted relief arrived in time to save crops, though some areas still faced moisture gaps.
A brief weather dispatch notes 1.31 inches of rain fell during a night storm. Flooding affected streets and sewers, but water receded after four days of light rain totaling four inches. Observer George Mulderick recorded the daily totals and temperatures, noting a mild rise in the early morning.
New York July 9 Cardinal Spellman condemns Eleanor Roosevelt for her stance on federal aid to parochial and private schools. He claims her anti Catholic record misleads Americans, urges correction in multiple columns. Secretaries say no comment until arrival and reaction.
In Wisbech England on August 24 twelve American B-29 crewmen parachuted to safety after their bomber crossed a road and burned. Captain G A Hart, public relations officer of the Third Army Division in London, said the pilot suffered a skull fracture and another crew member had a leg fracture. Names of the crew were not disclosed.
A plan to fund the arms program heads to Congress for debate next week. Vice President Barkley remains in the White House as hearings and authorization proceed. If approved, the appropriation would finance the arms program before September. Senate leaders expect a vote on the measure shortly after consideration.
A long standing farm subsidy debate centers on Brannan plan with eggs potatoes and wool. The House voted to continue wartime price supports while considering repeal of the new law. Senate action remains uncertain as Thomas and allies weigh compromise options despite administration support.
Pvt Frederick P Grabowski of Scranton Pennsylvania was convicted by court martial of involuntary manslaughter in the Nottingham death of barmaid Nise Elisabeth Musson. He received a five year prison term and a dishonorable discharge. Witnesses said Grabowski, while intoxicated May 26, struck a parked car, mounted the sidewalk, hit Miss Musson and then crashed into a garden.
Four Griscoll Construction Co workers were killed and two others overcome by toxic sewer gas during a bottom-of-sewer excavation in South Philadelphia. Victims named as Waren Williams 29 of New York City Thomas O Connor 49 Robert Davis 42 and George Jylsi of Philadelphia. Davis from Eryoklyd and Lewis from the Mrofts were reported among the injured. condition reports vary. A separate note indicates a ball game at Loveland Pied Tetenes was canceled tonight due to weather conditions or grounds uncertainty.
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