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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
1
The Senate debated amid a looming labor clash over how to address strikes risking national emergency. President Truman and UMW chief John L. Lewis spar over Taft Hartley provisions and emergency powers as the fight could extend into next week.
Mead Park Association president Stanley Nichols calls for more aid from carpenters, miners, and helpers to finish the new skatini pavilion at Mead Park. A work bee is planned for tomorrow to move in beams, raise the roof, and begin interior work as volunteers respond to last Saturday’s strong turnout.
Eight defendants led by Preston T Tucker face a 26 count federal indictment for mail fraud conspiracy and regulatory violations. The grand jury spent 12 weeks examining Tucker and associates as penalties reach up to 185 years in prison and 60,000 dollars in fines per defendant.
Frederick H. Blackmore, longtime executive of United States Radiator Corporation, retires after 49 years of service. He served as vice president in charge of manufacturing and held posts in Corry, Edwardsville, and Detroit before retirement.
June 10 Western powers pressed for weekend talks in Berlin with the Russians to meet a Monday deadline set by Paris foreign ministers on the Berlin rail strike and transport issues. Maj. Gen. George P. Hays said the invitation, issued by the United States with British and French consent, had not yet drawn a reply. Talks would include economic and transport chiefs from the four powers, linking east west trade, transport problems, and the Bevin strike as a single package. Western conferees said no trade pact while the strike remains unsettled, since Russia controls the rail system. American authorities signaled possible separate discussion of similar motives. Heine Bescht, head of the striking union, doubted prospects for settlement.
The Goiry High School Alumni Association marked its diamond jubilee with a Thursday evening event at Corry Junior High School gymnasium attended by 275 graduates and spouses. Officials and faculty welcomed attendees, praised civic support, and discussed forming an activities committee to fund future meetings and scholarships. Minutes from the 74th reunion were approved and class representatives listed, spanning numerous graduating years.
A divorcee and her nine year old son were beaten to death with a baseball bat in their downtown Philadelphia apartment. Police hold a 2 year old truck driver named Robert Gemberling who confessed in an oral statement to slaying for revenge. No charges filed yet. The boy Michael Lubowski died at once. Mrs Jean Mills died the following morning. Gemberling said he attacked after learning his wife planned to leave him and that she had urged his brother to a parole violation. The scene showed the mother nude with underclothes scattered over a radiator.
Paris June reports say Soviet and Western foreign ministers aimed to salvage records from Berlin talks. The United States Britain and France pressed for a result by Monday insisting no accord while the Berlin wall era trade block persisted and strikes hindered progress.
Washington June 10 House members sharply criticized Senate privileges including free shaving hot cuts and daily mineral water as the $62 200 000 congressional appropriations bill cleared the House with no changes but after heated debate. Rep Rees urged cutting Senate funds while Keefe warned a broad reproof of misc expenses could prompt jettisoning all Senate allowances.
Delbert E. Hill, 35, former Air Force fire eater known as Donna Delbert, was convicted by an Air Force court martial for desertion after a four year absence. He claimed he intended to return and argued he was absent without leave. Sentenced to two years confinement with hard labor and a bad conduct discharge. The case traced his departure July 11, 1945, and notes his later stage work with Hagenbeck Wallace Circus beginning in 1946.
Washington reports say ECA administrator PauI Hoffman faced sharp charges of misleading the Senate committee over European recovery funds. Hoffman, under pressure, indicated he would resign if compelled, as lawmakers debate whether to cut the aid request and scale back the recovery program.
A bomb scare near Lunghwa Airport caused explosions heard by residents as Shanghai tightens security amid mine threats to foreign shipping. Reports mention possible Nationalist involvement while two foreign vessels, the American owned China Victory and British Shenthing, were missing. The Rum River laden with fuel oil continues to Hong Kong, aiding power producers in Shanghai.
London reports Prime Minister Atlee summoned an emergency British cabinet meeting to address a national railway strike crisis. Atlee planned to leave the Labour conference at Blackpool to attend the session at No 10 Downing Street with other ministers at 9 p.m. Paris reports Russia pushing for a new High Four conference within three months to draft a German peace treaty, with Franck halt noted.
Senator Vandenberg presses for strict oversight of military and civilian shipments of atomic materials. Closed doors sessions continued as committees weigh risks and decide on international safeguards with allies. The inquiry targets loyalty and access of workers, seeking evidence on associations and conduct.
Miners fear a prolonged coal strike as US officials and coal operators grapple with wage talks and contract deadlines. About 45,000 miners face five days of paid idle time starting June 10, with return to work uncertain amid stalled negotiations and possible reopen delays. UMW negotiations with southern operators have extended to Tuesday, raising chances of renewed walkouts and production delays at U.S. Steel mining properties.
A prisoner described as a 24 year old man from Roane County escaped Wednesday morning near Climaxed and was recaptured after authorities chased him through the Parkenshirg area. The warden said officers tracked the suspect to a hideout but he fled before capture, leaving behind a trail linked to a vehicle and a residence.
Four workers were severely burned when an oilblast and ensuing blaze erupted near Clarendon. Investigators described a chaotic scene as pump hose lines ignited and a storage tank exploded. Firefighters from Clarendon and nearby units battled the flames, pulling survivors from burning tanks and transporting the injured to Welren General Hospital.
Ray G F Leach 22 of Snyder County was fined 25 dollars and given a two year suspended sentence on charges of misusing nearly 2000 in county funds. Judge Gilbert ordered restoration of 412.89, noting Leach fled from Texas last December after vanishing. Leach pleaded no defense this week, acknowledging he took funds. The case follows testimony that the former treasurer’s actions could have yielded different results. 11000 lumbermen to strike unionwide.
Treasury report shows the June position with receipts 903,985,170 dollars and budget expenditures 134,179,405.97 dollars. The available balance stands at 2,398,277,906.85 dollars, and total debt is 7,607,748,28 dollars.
Judith Coplon case features a witness who appears, then departs, amid testimony about a date slip. The proceedings focus on credibility and the handling of documents as the court evaluates truthfulness.
Washington June 10 Harold L Lekes former secretary of the interior appeared as a defense witness in Judith Coplon espionage trial but was excused until later. The report details investigations linked to the Soviet embassy and mentions officials and locations in Washington and Juarez as part of the coverage.
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