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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions a yeshiva and various names, places, and actions with unclear roles. It references a permit or operation and mentions a township, utilities, and potential selling or licensing activities, though specifics are obscured.
Babson notes persistent indifference to government finances as the United States nears a balance between revenue and outlay. He cites the Hoover Commission’s three billion dollar reduction suggestion and warns that President Truman’s advisors may mislead him. The columnist urges trimming government expenses to achieve a balanced budget, a task he deems essential in the current peace economy.
Andrew Tinko and his brother John were ordered held for the next term of court after arraignment on theft charges alleging they stole a tank of gasoline from Union Service Station on North Center Street. An attendant reported the incident. two other men in the car were cleared. The bond was set at 2500 each. the brothers pleaded not guilty.
A thunderstorm hitting Oakland yesterday lashed more than six places, including the city police station. The station chimney was damaged but flames were extinguished quickly. overall damage estimated at about $950 with minor property impact elsewhere downtown.
Washington reports police confirmed Morton B Kent a 48 year old former State Department aide whose body was found in the Potomac River last Saturday. Investigators believe suicide connected to spy probe and he had ties with Soviet secret police. Kent had worked for State Labor Departments and the Board of Economic Warfare.
Paris dispatch reports Western officials expect a new Soviet move at the Paris conference after a one day adjournment. Vyshinsky asked to pause meetings while Moscow considers next steps and possible Russian emissary talks. Acheson warned unless Russia yields ground the talks may stall.
The final commencement of St Edward's High School will be held Sunday evening at the Church of St Thomas the Apostle. Three graduates Miss Dorothy Sarnicki Miss Sara Mary Sullivan and Miss Colleen Foley will receive diplomas. The program includes processional thanks be to God Veni Creator address by Rev Lawrence Thembly and awards by Rev Francis Graves with music by the church choir. A reception and alumni party will follow in the school auditorium.
Labor leaders from multiple Corry Jamestown and Ajax plants backed a payroll deduction plan to fund a hospital campaign. Workers will donate 3.5 hours per week for 52 weeks, deducted from payrolls weekly or monthly. The goal supports a campaign launching June 22, with CIO and IAM affiliates joining the effort.
State Police investigate a two-vehicle sideswipe on Route 426 near Colta just beyond the eastern city limits. Drivers Bernice Beck of Sherman and Phillip Grenough of Granville, in a 1944 Pontiac and a 1986 Chevrolet truck, collided causing minor facial injuries to Beck and extensive damage to both vehicles worth about $950. Investigators have not yet determined fault.
Harrisburg June 11 three youths who appeared in a band concert here escaped from the Tack seat of a car on their way back to Witte Hall Industrial School authorities searched for Bruna Perino Pittsburgh Joseph Rush Beaver Falls and Laverne Zool Ephrata. The Rev Eugene Keller school head said the trio long held trusty status and had pledged with band members not to attempt escape.
About 100 youths, 10 participate in a supervised playground drive led by Hansk and a six person staff. Activities run from 9 12 am and 1 4 30 pm at Loveland Field with new ball leagues, badminton, volleyball and horseshoes. Washington Concord and Junior High host afternoon programs for younger children with staff including Bogden Olson and Butters Ficcardi Bettes Blehynsk. City funds and a $40 donation from a fraternal club support expanding permanent playground equipment.
A tractor driven by Spar tansburg resident Lincoln narrowly avoided serious injuries when a truck attempting to pass collided with the tractor. The tractor rolled over several times. Lincoln escaped with minor bruises as witnesses described a dangerous passing maneuver by the truck driver. State Police investigated the wreck. Union founder deported Hoboken N J une 11 John Sane 42 founder of the Gio Traliapork Workers Union left the country after being ordered detained on charges of alleged communist affiliation.
Local report claims Corry resident Gerald Kennelly and a taxi driver will travel to Texas on a tour funded by a war sale. Officials at the taxi company are skeptical and cautious about confirming the trip details.
A list program for the Hos pital site groundbreaking shows a 2 30 PM City Park gathering with a march to the West Smith Street site. Henry Shenk Co oversees construction with materials already delivered. Invocations, bugle corps, veteran speakers, and hospital board reps are on the program.
Twin daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Betts of West Pleasant Street at Corry Hospital in the past few weeks. The first child arrived at 11:01 and the second at 11:26, with the parents named as Bill and the Bells family.
The article discusses an election naming three council posts with potential contests in the fall ballot. It notes possible mayoral implications for Kinley, mentions Republican and Democratic party dynamics, and cites figures like Willey Swerh and Rub Wel Price Swe ip in directing party activities.
Brookville man Irvoci, 34, was killed when his horse was struck by a truck near a bridle path on the outskirts of Erie. The incident occurred as the vehicle neared him on the road. He died two hours after admission to Hamot Hospital. The horse was destroyed.
On June 11 Titusville police reported a former steel company widow misplaced fifty thousand dollars in jewelry at the golf course. A handbag containing two diamond rings, an emerald set heirloom, a platinum watch and about $350 in cash vanished, later found with about nine hundred twenty eight dollars kept by a caddie helper.
President Truman argued on air that cutting European recovery funds would hurt the national recovery effort and aid Communism. He said a reduced aid program would weaken allied resolve and harm U S leadership, urging Congress to preserve the European relief plan amid Senate debates.
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