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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1948
Page
1
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The Columbia River breached a nether dike near Portland’s outskirts, flooding rich lowlands miles east. Evacuations were ordered for about 10,000 people already displaced by weeks of floods, as Army engineers and the Weather Bureau warned of a third crest threatening higher water tomorrow.
Investigators examine wreckage after four cars of the Diplomat derailed near a curve on the Baltimore line, killing one and injuring at least four. The en-route train from Chicago to New York remained on the adjacent track. engine lights ignited after impact as crews sweep debris and interview witnesses. A second item notes Union Hill house offers wage increases and holiday pay.
Associated Press report from Cairo dated June 11 describes new UN mediated peace hopes in Palestine as Arab and Jewish forces observe a tentative truce. Fighting persisted around Jerusalem and Latrun with casualties and continued mobilization on both sides as UN mediator Bernadotte seeks a durable settlement.
The House rules committee, with eleven Democrats and GOP support, approved the major provisions of the Senate Taft-Ellendar-Wagner housing bill by a 13 to 1 vote. The plan would build 45 million homes in a decade, including 500,000 government financed, low rent units run by public housing authorities, while emphasizing private enterprise with government aids. The measure faces a floor vote pending rules committee action and potential bottlenecks.
Joy Associated Press reports June 1 Detroit details a one day shutdown affecting about 234,000 production workers, with 200,000 at General Motors and 30,000 at Ford. Wage raises and price hikes accompany factory slowdowns and a tentative UAW agreement at Packard Motor Car. A related note cites steel shortages and missed parts as contributing factors to ongoing auto-labor tensions. In Pittsburgh, coroner confirms drowning death of William C. Metrum, 47, in Allegheny River.
Washington June 11 House Republican leaders pressed to enact peacetime draft law next weeks after Senate approval of selective service survival bill. Speaker Mulrhy said the House bill will be called Tuesday or Wednesday and expected to pass with brief debate. Rules Committee chairman Allen said he would bring the measure up for a vote.
Philadelphia report on November 11 states Charles H. Grakelow rejected Mayor Bernard Samuel's dismissal from the supplies and purchases post. In a letter he questions the mayor's authority, while District Attorney Tracey announced the grand jury investigation into municipal matters as W. Frank Marshall is recalled from office.
The Meyerink Milling Co. near the underpass in Columbus was entered in the night. Looters ransacked offices cabinets and drawers but left no money or stock. Stewart King and an accomplice were identified by state police as suspects.
The city reconsiders Friday night hours from 6:30 to 9pm amid petitions by merchants seeking signatures of over half the town's retailers. Supporters cite steady or rising sales while opponents note declines and rural customers shopping elsewhere. Circulators plan to present papers at the Retail Merchants Bureau's next meeting.
In Norristown Pennsylvania a 19 year old ironworker Mario Giannone was charged with the murder of 10 year old Alina May Catanese after authorities say they met near her home and argued before the girl was found dead along a creek. Prosecutor E Arnold Forest said Giannone confessed to killing her following a dispute at the scene and was ordered held without bail for a further hearing.
Charley Willen Henry Penry an ex-area criminal linked to a 1946 jailbreak was arrested in San Antonio on a tip from Sheri Van Winkle. The report notes prior escapes from Lie Crowd county Jail and pursuit across multiple states, with Perry facing federal indictments and extradition discussions. He is held at Bexar County Jail awaiting proceedings.
June 11 Washington reports that Senate consideration could restore ERP funds totaling 5.3 billion dollars. Hoffman urged full restoration, warning machinery and equipment cuts would cripple Europe’s revival. House action would divide 5.2 billion over 15 months, risking reduced shipments and recovery speed.
Dr F Dean Miller 57 West Smith Street is held on an open charge after firing at his wife during a dispute at their home. Police subdued him after a struggle to seize the gun as the couple’s child slept nearby. Investigators noted heavy drinking and barbiturate use. a physician will assess possible overdose effects. Miller also works as an osteopath.
Washington June 11 Senator Vandenberg urges the Senate to aid organizing the peace to avoid relying on force. He supports a resolution paving the way for American political and military backing to European nations uniting against possible Communist aggression. He chairs the Foreign Relations Committee and says adoption would show the Senate keeps the peace issue in view while drafting young men for service.
Senator Robert A. Taft accused President Truman of undermining representative government during a June 11 Philadelphia speech at the Gulph League. He criticized Congress and urged adjournment to let voters decide in November, warning of totalitarian threats from Communists and other zealots.
Washington reports ongoing pension impasse between John L Lewis and coal operators as negotiations stall. A fourth session was planned amid no visible accord. Mine Workers chief Lewis criticizes operator spokesman O Neill and urges settlement by negotiation, warning it will take more than a mumble to end the dispute.
Harrisburg report cites Duff denying any bid for president or vice president and stating his aim is to be a good governor. He says he has no commitments on candidates or delegates and disputes claims of a fight over Pennsylvania GOP delegates. Duff chairs the Pennsylvania delegation and rejects rumors of offers from national figures.
A Danish passenger vessel carrying about 400 people struck a mine in the Kattegat and sank, with about 250 rescued. The Kjockenhayn was sailing from Copenhagen to Aalborg when it went down in 14 minutes four miles off Aalborg Bay. Frigga rescued around 200 passengers, while others suffered severe injuries. Crowds waited for news as officials reported many asleep in their cabins at the time of the blast.
An effort to organize an eight person nucleus to launch a Community Concert series in the municipal building at 8 o clock tonight. A Goris City Concert Service representative from New York City will meet with local organizers to form a business group for a one week membership drive. If successful, at least three classical programs with musical artists are planned, needing about 500 members.
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