This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1949
Page
1
In a disrupted scene at the hovel lantern Kiloh Pring joins Brumkes in a riot near the belt. Reports describe tense clashes and a disorderly gathering with unclear authorities. No injuries confirmed.
The charges claim the campaign consistently distorts housing facts. Martin rapidly denies the accusations. House GOP leader expresses surprise at the developing controversy.
President Truman denounces a real estate lobby misrepresentation campaign against the Senate housing bill. Rep. Martin says opposition stems from lawmakers, not lobbyists, as House debate is set for Wednesday on the public housing measure costing about 20 billion dollars over thirty years.
A two-vehicle crash on Route 6 twelve miles east of Ny resulted in minor injuries and damage to a 1946 Bufels. Driver Burt Graham of Garland Wis and 31 year old Idle Walcott of Geneva were involved, with one vehicle sustaining $75 damage. The incident was disclosed by State Police.
In New York on June 18 Hiss will begin his defense in the perjury case. The defense aims to show he did not hand government secrets to Whittaker Chambers. Lloyd Paul Stryker said Hiss may testify late next week as the government rests after 14 trial days and 33 witnesses.
A Weill Chevrolet truck was damaged about 400 dollars when a slick highway caused a spin north of Union City. Sherwood P. Johnson 28 of North East escaped injury after veering off the road to avoid a car that braked suddenly on Route B. The car’s driver halted without damage. Meanwhile a separate note reports ex-secret agent Col Harry Cooper died after a gunshot wound in Baltimore.
The article details arrivals for an American Legion Rally with parade forms, city park program, and a 10 dollar prize drawing. It notes a dinner at Hotel Corry with remarks by Legion leaders and officials, followed by a procession and armory activities. A fatal crash near Louisville is reported separately with multiple deaths and injuries.
The piece notes rising unemployment into 1949 with three million jobless and production cuts. It argues graduates must show integrity dependability industriousness perseverance and strong character. Companies seek self control judgment motivation and stamina to win job offers.
Western diplomats from the United States Britain France and Russia will resume secret talks in Paris to remove obstacles to an Austrian independence treaty. They seek details of Russia price demands and aim to resolve border and trade issues as a lasting settlement. In Belgrade and Vienna Yugoslav and Slovene leaders attend emergency discussions over Russia’s terms and counterclaims.
Newark June 18 two men were bound over to the grand jury on burglary charges in a jewelry theft near Hebron. Ralph Dryer 22 of Erie Pa and Ralph Kinney 20 of Allentown were captured after a 60 hour manhunt in woods near Cambridge. George Drake 39 of Pittsburgh faces charges in Licking County Jail.
Allegheny County Bar Association officials discussed a mail in secret ballot to gauge member support for Herman P Eberharter's confirmation as Federal district court judge. The request came from John G. Buchanan chair of the association's special committee on the judiciary.
Raymond Plant furloughed 39 employees after noon today as management cites declining business and planned future hiring pauses. General manager Feld states layoffs follow seniority rules across departments with hopes no further cuts are needed.
A July 1 aerial drop over Corry and nearby communities targets Union City Suntanabury Clymer and Columbus. Clarence Wallace piloted the air craft with a special committee announcing the 6 30 to 7 00 p m window to scatter ten thousand leaflets.
Washington reports Britain remains firm on the 1951 pact with Argentina despite objections in the United States. Officials warn the agreement could threaten European recovery and Argentina’s food market, while U S officials push for a full report on American stance and aid funds amid broader ECA scrutiny.
A relief effort at Mead Park involved 10 donated trucks from Gluck owners and others, with City Wheels and local contractors supplying equipment. Volunteers moved debris and prepared two parking areas, along with a shovel and bulldozer, as part of a May cleanup prior to a community celebration.
Riverside Calif June 18 an all woman jury convicted Agnes Garnier of manslaughter in the death of her employer and lover John Owen 68 president of the National Apartment House Owners Association. The 28 year old former secretary claimed self defense while prosecutors said jealousy over Owen's attention to actress Irene Fitch motivated the crime. Sentencing set for 10 am Wednesday with defense seeking a new trial.
Four reserve officers from Cleveland area were killed when a twin motor five passenger plane crashed, exploded, and burned about 150 yards from a mountain swimmable area near New Cumberland. Officials withheld identities pending next of kin notification.
In Prague June 18 Archbishop Beran reportedly plans to travel to the Strahov Monastery to preach despite police efforts to imprison him. Secret police and guards reshuffled entryways as diplomats and journalists were blocked from access, signaling an imminent clash with the Communist government over Corpus Christi events.
Reports say eight to ten people missing in the Petersburg and Moorefield areas as floods from torrential rains flood the Potomac region. Weather extremes push temperatures above 100 in Texas Arizona and New Mexico with storms and evacuations planned.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.