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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
1
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Senator Hickenlooper accuses the Atomic Energy Commission of violating security provisions of the Atomic Energy Act as a Senate inquiry resumes. He demands access to documents, personnel lists, and agency reports, citing emergency powers and past AEC actions.
Ford Motor and United Auto Workers filed into delayed contract talks in May after a long stalemate. The union pressured for wage hikes pensions and health programs while Ford sought productivity safeguards. Talks began amid idle plants and an ongoing work stoppage with negotiations expected to continue under a set schedule.
The official May monthly weather report by George Mulderick shows heavy rainfall year to date with 4.54 inches total and 1.38 inches by the 20th. Extreme wet spell from the 19th to 24th contrasts with the first 18 days, while temperatures dropped to freezing at times leading to frost and damage to planting across the region.
New York June 2. Chambers resumed testimony in the Alger Hiss case at federal court. He said Harold Ware and J Peters pressured him and he first met Hiss in early 1934. Hiss sat with his wife in the front row as Chambers identified him in court. A separate item notes a general alarm fire in Wilkes-Barre at Volcan Tron Works on South Main Street, starting 12:40 PM.
Corry public schools superintendent David Swarts notes state equalization figures place school district funding at lower market values. He says local assessments drop in reimbursement fractions will be offset by higher state contributions, as districts may appeal by August 31. hearings set if appeals arise.
Assoc Southern Coal Producers resumes contract talks with Joni L Lewis in Bluefield West Virginia. Moody claims to represent at least 100 million tons of soft coal per year. The union formed in 1941 to bargain for southern operators. by laws two thirds of 14 board members must ratify any negotiated contract. Lewis delayed negotiations last week to regroup the association.
Washington June 2 Senators face delay on a veterans pension bill after House action that shifted nearly 13.3 million dollars in operating funds. The Senate appropriations committee plans to trim President Truman’s spending while assessing a $72 per month pension for WWI and WWII veterans at 65, with estimates of 65 to 85 billion dollars needed over the next 66 years.
Washington June 2 Federal judge fined Archibald Palmer, defense attorney for Judith Copton, 100 for contempt in court. It is the second such penalty against the New York attorney since the trial began April 25. Judge Reevar ordered payment after trial. The fine stems from Palmer's questioning of T. Scott Miller Jr. about 12 papers found in Copton's purse when arrested March 4 with Russian suspect Valentin A. Gubitchev. prosecutors say the papers were omitted for U S security reasons.
Blanche Bewley 63 of Sparphansboro is hospitalized with possible fractured ribs and forearm injury after being struck by a car driven by Gilbert Nichols 50 Shady Avenue near the South Center Main streets intersection. Witnesses vary on whether the car stopped before continuing north onto Center Street. Hospital exams to determine full extent of injuries scheduled. Mrs Bewley had been staying in the city recently while caring for Mrs Louis Sears at East South arrest residence.
A September to June survey shows measles cases low in the city and Spring Creek, with 29 measles cases and several chicken pox and scarlet fever in public schools. Most cases involve younger students, and outbreaks are mild, unlike seven years ago during a harsher measles epidemic.
Local cyclists in Gury compete in a parade sponsored by Tocai Montgomery Ward and Co state. Prizes for best and most original decoration, along with a safety ticket display, will be awarded. No registration fee. Judges Stewart Lane D L Swarts and Dr J B Ieluery. Parade starts in front of the high school, proceeds to West South, then City Hall, returning to the Ward store for awards.
Democratic lawmakers in both chambers grapple with the Hartley era labor bill as the Senate opens a major debate while the House labor committee signals third talks and potential minimum wage action. Truman faces uncertainty as timing shifts toward next week.
Police said a head on collision on Grove Street involved two Wagons driven by Carry men and Thom Gary of 17 Grove Street and El W. Baccus of South Center. Garrity’s Plymouth damaged and a left turn crash caused about $100 to the left front. No injuries reported.
A 1950 style United Nations report outlines a plan in response to President Truman’s bold program. The 82 page document, prepared by UN Secretary General Lie, estimates aid needs of 35,002,575 dollars for the first year and 50,075,807 dollars for the second year, and signals possible Soviet agreement to allied terms.
Fairhaven officials plan a special session with Myron Leff of the Public Relativity Authority to discuss selling the 100-unit development to private buyers and transferring street and sewer maintenance to the city. The tentative price range and timelines aim for completion within 404 days, with veteran priority rules under federal recalls.
The Mead Park area, linked to Attorney Glenn Mead and the Mead donor legacy, is described as a historic Northwest scene called Francis Woods. The narrative traces land, family ties, Civil War veteran Mead, and early development links, noting local memory of the property and its transfer history as readers are directed to page four for continuation.
Western powers and the Soviet Union remain divided over reviving the Berlin Kommandatura. Agreement in principle exists to govern the divided city, but unanimity on major issues is debated. Key ministers including Acheson and Bevin seek consensus while exploring veto power and governance roles.
A Corry driver escaped injury when his Ford Yedin was demolished in a two vehicle crash on Water Street at Bydetown. The truck, owned and driven by Willie Wagner of Tilinville, flipped the Ford several times. the sole occupant was thrown clear with minor injuries.
Vague report details a theft in Philadelphia with unclear names and dates. Authorities describe stolen wine and travel between aisles, noting a suspect and a chair as part of the incident. The fragmentary OCR suggests investigations continue with uncertain leads.
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