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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
1
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Washington observers defend or lambaste the final weeks of the 80th Congress as Democrats back Truman’s stance. Republicans call the record one of the best, while debate continues over the housing and farm price measures and whether Congress will reconvene to act on President Truman’s requests.
A heavy rain disrupted the Washington Trail Council Boy Scouts encampment at Mendota delaying the induction ceremonies for Brien Lodge, Order of the Arrow. Seventeen nominees were postponed, including Robert Brown, with over six scouts continuing activities and church services conducted nearby.
Ford Motor Company offered its 110000 United Auto Workers a wage increase of 11 to 14 cents per hour, tying the raise to a new contract. The proposal aims to raise average pay above 151.60, with plans to cover non wage gains such as hospital insurance and pensions, and extend the contract to 1950 with a wage reopening next year. General Motors and Chrysler had already granted larger increases recently.
Twenty two downtown merchants announced their backing of Friday night store hours restoring the plan after a proposal to revert to Saturday hours. The schedule runs daily 9 am to 5 30 pm, with Wednesday 9 am to 12 noon and Friday 8 am to 9 pm. The list includes Al's Clothes Shop, Chapin and Son, Endicott Johnson, Montgomery Ward and Zilkerman's among others. A discussion is planned at the next Veta Merchants Bureau monthly meeting at Columbus Community Church.
John Dey a 2 year old son of Mr and Mrs Ted Dey of 114 South First Avenue narrowly escaped death when the 1948 Packard convertible he drove plunged from the Corry Cutting road two miles north of Corry. The car rolled over and wrecked, damaging the front and sides. Dey received only a minor scalp laceration. State Police investigated the high speed loss of control near the L J Van Tassel farm. The car was towed to the Van Cleef view barn for inspection.
A Saturday wind and rainstorm spared the city but caused thousands in Crawford county losses. Sugar Lakes area suffered hardest, with electric and telephone lines, trees, streets, and sewers damaged. A farmhand Pred Larson was knocked unconscious by a barn door blown open.
Police investigate an alleged incident in which a 13 year old girl said a man in a car grabbed her arm and tried to pull her inside on West Wafala Street near 9:80 last night. The girl identifies one tentative suspect from Wade and resides on Wea Columbus avenue. The report notes prior nuisance by the same man according to officials.
John G Winn 23 of Stamford Conn was convicted of assaulting Rava Remick. He was sentenced to two to five years to serve for the offense. The incident occurred after a dispute near the Mysticions Growling area last month.
President Quirino proclaims amnesty for Bukbihaps after Luis Tavis and armed pennants surrender. Tarue and about 50,000 followers get 20 days to surrender. Quirino and Tar shake hands after the signing ending nearly two years of conflict in Central Lugan.
Washington June 21 Government moved rapidly to avert a coal strike over miners pensions. A three member presidential inquiry met with John L Lewis and others to examine contract dispute as a White House report awaited. Judge Goldsborough to rule soon on welfare fund questions. miners seek $100 monthly pensions and royalties while operators argue legality and cost.
Four Wattsburg area youths escaped unharmed when a car driven by Richard Fisher skidded on Route 11 early morning, crashing into Vic's Dairy Bar pumps near Lowville. The vehicle overturned after hitting a light standard, causing about 500 dollars in damage to pumps and property. Fisher and occupants Lee Yost Victor Yost and Harold Rehn, all from Wattsburg, were injured lightly.
A head on collision three miles west of Corry killed Carl Hagg 36 of Youngsville and injured five others. Hagg died en route to Corry Hospital from a frontal skull fracture. Police investigated with Route 6 accident details, listing occupants of two cars, vehicle damages, and locations.
June 2 New York reports a scheduled televised light heavyweight title fight between Louis Walcott and Jersey Joe Walcott. NBC and the Western Century Sporting Company will present the bout with joint sponsorship. Funds and prize details are undisclosed.
Western European nations and the United States plan talks in Washington on regional defense cores to align on Europe policy. The discussions aim to link US support with a unified Western European agency seeking security against aggression, within UN guidelines and congressional approval.
An explosion rocked northern New Jersey with yellow smoke and debris. Morris County officials reported casualties as windows shattered from Dover to East Orange and responders rushed to the scene.
Military leaders outline swift action to build a 22 million man defense force once the Selective Service revival is signed. Inductions for 19 to 25 year olds begin 90 days after the president signs the bill. Gen. Omar Bradley says the draft strengthens leadership and foreign policy as Congress approves funds to bolster Army Navy and Air Force.
Allied officials announced the issuance of 10,000,000,000 new marks in Germany as part of the currency reform. The move, described as the maximum amount allowed, follows the completion of the reform and enables new Deutschemark circulation in Western Germany.
Dealers report cash constraints as weekly auction at Aikens Motor Sales underwhelms. Only about half of 109 cars sold, with high end models drawing less than list prices and buyers financing around 40 dollars monthly.
A Corry girl, daughter of Postmaster James F Sullivan, entered the Sisters of Mercy at St Joseph's Convent in Titusville. She took the name Sis Helen Jean during the two day ceremony marked by a veil and commitment attended by family and local residents.
Report from Philadelphia notes delegates split among Mum on who will secure the GOP nomination. Front runners include Thomas Dever, Robers Tutt, and Arthur Vandenberg with Stassen and Stassen supporters active. Pennsylvania and Illinois delegations loom large as results hinge on early ballots and coalitions.
The Pennsylvania Motor Federation meeting at Bedford on June 21 re elected Andrew Sertant of Wilkes-Barre as resident and blessed all other officers. Directors named include Jon Frage Ballantyne of Philadelphia William Morgan of Pittsburgh Hisry Co sir.
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