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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1948
Page
1
A torn OCR page shows scattered references to a horse sale and related events with dates, locations, and names. The readable bits mention a sale on June 18, items like rubber rings, horses, and lineages, with stray mentions of vendors, locations, and times. The overall text is garbled but centers on a rural auction atmosphere and catalog-like listings.
House leaders warned to reach agreement will fail to pass the draft bill tonight and will push a Wednesday vote. Key figures signaled the need for a conference with the Senate to resolve minor differences and set a 75 day waiting period, with about 9 to 25 year olds subject to potential call in the next two years.
The Associated Press reports a nationwide maritime labor dispute saw injunctions issued in New York Weland and San Francisco, with the CIO National Maritime Union and shipowners halting hostilities for up to 10 days as John W. Clancy ordered a temporary restraining measure. Similar orders affected the West Coast and Great Lakes, while officials warned about potential resumed actions if the agreement falters. Treasury data appear in later lines, showing session figures and prior daily totals.
Washington June 15 Congress passed and sent to the White House a Republican backed bill extending the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act for one year with amendments. The measure, opposed by the administration which sought a three year extension, carries provisions limiting authority for negotiations and raises questions about presidential veto.
Arab delegates and military leaders met in Cairo for an exploratory discussion of the Palestine problem. United Nations mediator Folke Bernadotte planned to meet Arab leaders, then confer with Jewish authorities in Tel Aviv before returning to Rhodes. The Holy Land truce entered its fifth day as Arab charges of truce violations were raised.
Aged writer Gertrude Atherton, about 60 years old, died after a stroke at Stanford Hospital. The California author, known for her years of work and several notable novels, passed away following a brief illness. Her career included biographies and a long list of published works.
The Corry Board of Education meets to hire staff for the upcoming year. Mildred B. Mioee and K Louise Mount receive appointments, including English Spanish chair and master’s degree work. Salaries range to 82 150 for senior high positions, with a new school physician and exams budgeted.
City crews began line painting on Center Street using four portable machines. Traffic areas and parking spaces were outlined as the work proceeds north toward Elle Street to improve safety for children and pedestrians. Crews also plan to finish catch basins and painting within three weeks while enforcing a two hour parking ban in designated zones.
Backers of Senator Taft claim Governor Duff may woo Pennsylvania to Taft if the GOP presidential boom for Dewey fails. Reports say Pennsylvania’s split delegation could tilt toward Taft or support a Dewey favorite son, with Dewey favored by some leaders and Duff unlikely to commit. Amid preconvention maneuvering, Dewey allies push for a Dewey or Martin path while Taft's camp weighs a late Pennsylvania push.
Union machinists at the Corry plant plan a strike vote amid a protracted dispute. About 400 workers near the Corry area face a proposed wage offer and pension terms as management presses a plan tied to ERISA changes. Union critics cite inequality in benefits and the move to a consolidated system as a reason for opposition.
Republican National Chairman Darrell Reeve accused President Truman of courting left wing groups to win votes, calling it a bid to reclaim Democratic support. He condemned the president's statements as a dangerous move during a crucial election period, alleging coercive tactics and political manipulation.
Two Cory Scouts were announced as month long all expense paid trip winners to the Philmont Scout Ranch this Summer. Jacke Whithead and Douglas Brown were named by sponsors Mervyn Nast and an anonymous benefactor for their Baylayah weekend test results.
Rail unions voted to suspend a 25 percent wage rise from Watson's Glas 1 care tera, with the raise effective August 1 and possible future wage rule changes. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Order of Railway Conductors will represent about 245,000 conductors, telephonists and yard workers in ongoing negotiations and rate disputes.
The National Labor Relations Board set July 9 for a vote on whether United Auto Workers Local 1970 will represent Raymond Motors employees at the Raymond plant. About 400 workers eligible. balloting supervised by NLRB. Previous election at the plant was 4 to 1 against the union. reballoting rules require at least one year before another vote.
Richard J. Orn was elected commander of Elmer C Carrier Post 365 of the American Legion at the Legion Home on old North Geriter street. Arthur Immey presided as session opened at 8 o'clock, with two local boys chosen for Keystone Boys State. Membership applications for Clifford L. Clark and Dr. Howard Duffield were approved. A stag event was voted for August 1, plans include a joint plank at Mead Park with the Anna Anderson Post 945 and the American Legion Auxiliary. Other elected officers include William Moir, Arden Bull, Mark J. Anderson, Robert Smith, Philip Amoroso, Pale Waterhouse, Orl Gales, Henry Wheeler, Paul Gary Ldwyd Stowe, and Wallace M. Young. Delegates to the state convention in Philadelphia August 1-21 are Robert Smith, Tvaig Smith, Frank Gravina, and Fal Orn, with alternates Livya Stowe, Richard Orn, Keth Orn, Lyle Houghtling, Henry Wheeler, Richard Orn, Robert Smith, William Mary Lyle Houghtling, Justin Butters, Arthur Klinmey, and Wallace Young. Installation of officers will be held in September.
Directors of the Corry Building and Loan Company declared a dividend last night on a per annum basis. The payment covers the six month period from December 4 to June 1. Dividend shares were mailed today.
Bulletin reports a caucus of southern governors approved the evaluation of President Troma to be held in Philadelphia before the National Convention as a private session during the Governors Conference. Senate votes 57 to 26 to repeal the Federal tax measure. long range farm program to be examined at noon EST. Russia agrees to a ten nation conference on Danube navigation set for July 20 to arrange free international navigation.
More than 25 units sponsored by local building suppliers and merchants join a Clean Up campaign parade next Friday at 6 0 p m forming on West Washington Street and touring the city. Montgomery Ward hosts a bicycle parade with 10 prizes for best decorated bikes. Parish letters were mailed to potential entrants and an open invitation is extended. Sound trucks and Fire Department vehicles will cover all areas, with Rex Theatre offering free movie tickets to first fifty entrants.
A May report shows 414 veterans aided by the Archie W. Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars service officer. Pensions 81 education 25 hospitalization 4 outpatient treatment 7 housing 11 Veterans Commission cases 14 New York bonus 3 on the job training 36 medals 8 and several other aids totaling widespread assistance. veterans urged to keep receipts as proof of premiums and government-insurance payments. food, milk and coal distributed to families.
President Taft announces the holding firm will close its shop this Saturday. He cites the need for enactment of an eight point program and asserts that the people will be well satisfied with Congress work by the end of the week.
President Truman faced swift GOP opposition as Congress pushed back against his eight point program. Taft and other leaders argued for restraint, while a housing bill with slum clearance and rent subsidies awaited a fateful vote.
The United Auto Workers won a wage hike for Hudson Motor Car workers, approving an hourly raise and a three year wage pact affecting about 17,000 employees. Talks continued with Ford and other plans shifting to Port talks as wage negotiations stretched late into the night. The move follows a period of threatening wage pressures and industry-wide tensions.
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