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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
1
The Big Four discussions continue with hints that a settlement is near. Testa has reduced the dispute to principal differences. Sessions are set to resume Sunday as the Austrian treaty process promises a long, arduous task.
Paris dispatch reports the Big Four foreign ministers extended their deadline for talks on the Austrian independence treaty and German fade out. Deadlock persisted amid disputes over Russia’s claims and East Militia property seizures, with a signed accord seen as easing tensions and aiding Western European recovery.
Washington reports say Paul Harfimic, head of the Economic Cooperation Administration, faced strong Senate resistance to trimming the 1.4 billion dollar recovery program. Critics warned big cuts would depress purchases of cotton, tobacco, wheat, butter, lumber and other goods, risking slower foreign demand as farmers and businessmen seek markets abroad. Senator Young warned against deep reductions, while Bottaun’s paper cautioned a slowdown in demand.
About 40 Boy Scouts gather at Mead Park for the fifth annual Sumner encampment of the Washington Trail Council in Iskine and Crawford counties. The two day program features scouting exhibits and a campfire with Arrowmen tapping candidates for membership. Public invited to attend as units parade and showcase drills.
In Reading Pennsylvania on June 11 a feud between the Young Republicans of Pennsylvania and the state GOP old guard went public. Frank C Hilton of Womelsdorf, head of the Young Republicans, sought an injunction to stop M Harvey Taylor from naming delegates to the National Federation of Young Republican Clubs convention in Salt Lake City June 23 to 25. Taylor had named 17 delegates on June 9. Hilton listed 14 delegates of his own in response. The suit, filed in Berks County Court, alleges Taylor usurped the Young Republicans’ functions. Judge Warren K Hesap set Monday at 2 pm for Taylor and 7 co-defendants to show cause why the injunction should not issue.
Witnesses at a Senate judiciary subcommittee meeting questioned Eberharter as a potential federal judge for western Pennsylvania. John G. Buchanan of the American Bar Association and others opposed Truman's nomination, while supporters urged caution. The hearing was recessed pending further testimony and under further examination.
Pittsburgh June 14 United Steelworkers and U S Steel resumed talks on pensions in contract negotiations. Steel argues pensions fall under wages and must be reopened negotiations, while the company says pensions cannot be renegotiated within current labor contracts. Both sides warn of potential strike rights if no accord by July 16, as industry eyes the outcome.
FBI agents in Homer City hold J Paw Spal, ex convict from Worthless drafts and fraud, on open charges after a past pattern of checks. As investigation continues, officials disclose possible defrauding a local woman of several thousand dollars. Marbles tourney slated for Asbury Park draws 62 American city winners for the national marble championship.
Local American Legion officials finalize details for a major event with many organizations within 50 miles participating. The parade forms at 7 in City Park, moves along Park Street to Washington, Center, First and West South streets, and back to the park for a 1 30 pm public program, followed by a 9 pm dance at the State Armory. A marshal for each marching unit will guide the route, while roads are restricted after 3 pm. The event features cake cutting by dignitaries, prize pictures for units, and several public safety and crowd control arrangements.
Abbotts Dairy of Abbotts Dairies Inc. hasbeen sold to the Dairymen’s League Co-operative Association. Announcement by H Hanna shows final details pending. transfer effective July 1. Plant served by about 100 producers, handling 45,000 pounds of milk daily. four employees including Manager George Winmer to stay.
The government closed its presentation in the Hiss case after 14 days of testimony. Key witness Benjamin Pishel testified he misinterpreted statements by Whittaker Chambers before the House Committee. Henry Woodleigh, a former State Department associate, admitted Communist sympathies aided in obtaining presidential documents for Russia.
Five year old Williams Tenpas of Sherman faces terminal leukemia after rapid decline. Doctors at Builaula Children’s Hospital and Ida Panna physician witnesses say weeks to months remain, with possible return to parents’ farm if condition worsens. The Tenpas family includes Williams and siblings Wilhelmina Wayne Wesley Harold.
In Prague a government raid on the archbishop’s palace detains Archbishop Behan and disrupts church records. Police block access and screen visitors, with guards at the palace gate and tightened surveillance across the premises. Authorities press a show of control as attempts to reach the archbishop are thwarted.
Police hunt two gunthief thugs named Jyck Penworth and Wiliam Fed uik after they beat the jailer and seized keys to flee Smethport McLean County jail. Warden Trevi McCarthy was injured but not seriously. the escape prompted a manhunt across McLean County and nearby areas as officers secured pris on cells and checked for suspects.
Prague dispatch reports Bulgarian Premier Georgi Dimitrov remains in critical health with officials in Moscow confirming his illness. Soviet and Czechoslovak outlets relay unverified notices of possible death, amid conflicting accounts and speculation of an official statement within days.
Washington June 17 The Senate weighs how to handle national emergency strikes amid five proposals. Key options include broad injunction power with seizure of industries or limiting to court orders, as Republicans push for wider authority while others favor minimal injunctive action. Debate centers on keeping Taft Hartley limits or expanding labor curb provisions under Truman’s bill.
ATLTSBURGH 1 % John J. Lewis ordered 480000 United Mine Workers back to the pits on Monday, ending a week long walkout. John Busarelio president of UMW District No 5 said he received a telegram from Lewis requesting an end to the walkout on schedule. Lewis, amid new contract talks with the industry, said the walkout was to stabilize the industry with contracts expiring June 30. Miners will work five days then take a week off and begin paid vacations on June 25 with a $100 share. Meanwhile coal operators held talks on contracts with Lewis, including leaders from northern midwestern and far western regions led by George H Lover of Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co. Talks with anthracite operators start July 7.
The June report notes rising unemployment and swollen relief rolls drive five states to ease relief laws and seven more to revive work relief programs. An Associated Press survey finds most states capable of handling relief loads, with jobless claims easing recently. President Truman proposes federal home relief grants, costing about 20 million dollars annually, while economists warn on possible inflation or recession.
In Washington on June 1, Sen Elmer Thomas and allied lawmakers push to cut more than a billion dollars from next year’s military budget for the army, navy, and air forces. The House already approved a 15.9 billion appropriation, while Morse and others seek revision. Closed hearings continue as full Senate reviews the measure and debate pay for service personnel.
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