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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1948
Page
1
A damaged clipping describes an upcoming livestock sale with scattered fragments about cattle and horses, bidding notes, terms, and vendors. It mentions items like colts, notes for payment, and locations that are partly legible, reflecting a mid 19th or early 20th century rural sale notice.
Judge T Alan Goldsborough dismissed the court order barring the United Mine Workers from walking out. He acted on a Justice Department motion noting the matter had been discussed previously. The ruling follows July pension fund disputes and affects ongoing contract talks aimed at ending the soft coal dispute.
Three year old Bruos Payer, son of Mr and Mrs George Faysr of Sparta, fell from a moving automobile yesterday afternoon. He sustained bruises and burns but was treated at Corr Hospital and released to return home later.
In Winchester Virginia a basement blast tore through the Raylase department store on North Loudoun Street. Dozens of employees and customers were hurt with several reported burned. Fire Chief Taylor Barr said trapped individuals were removed and rushed to Memorial Hospital. The cause remained under investigation as crews doused flames and searched the wreckage.
London reports troops moved into the docks to unload perishable food for public supply amid a 10 day wildcat strike by dock workers demanding reinstatement of colleagues penalised for handling “dirty cargo.” About 7,000 workers joined the stoppage. thousands returned to work as authorities pressed to safeguard essential shipments. A parallel report notes flood damage near Steadman Road with bridge destruction and washed out road sections affecting transport and trains.
Raymond L. Clarke of Corry pleaded not guilty at arraignment on an involuntary manslaughter charge after a fatal head-on collision three miles west of the city. He was released on a $2,000 property bond after entering the plea without counsel. Carl Hagg, Youngsville, was killed in the crash in which Clarke's Oldsmobile collided with another vehicle. State Police filed the manslaughter charge after consultations with the district attorney.
June 2 Pittsburgh Prank Valenti, owner of a night club, was acquitted on two of four draft evasion charges. Federal Judge Pollmer acquitted Betten and two others. juries found insufficient evidence on Fugitive statements and deferment terms. A tornado in Nebraska aftermath reported with damage across Hastings and nearby towns.
In Tel Aviv on June 23 fire blasted an ammo laden vessel beached by Irgun Zvai Leumi rebels triggering a four hour battle with the army. Thousands fled the waterfront as the ship carried about 800 tons of munitions in violation of a four week UN arms embargo.
Western Allied forces countermand Soviet currency reform in Berlin declaring the new Russian currency void in the western sectors. Banks and many businesses are closed under three western commandants while the Berlin magistrate resists Soviet monetary control, citing four power rules and urging joint talks.
A report by Roy Allene details thefts of a wheel and tire from a car at a Fast Main Street used car lot. City police note recent months see trunk entries and looting while cars are parked in various areas with no solid leads yet. The second item notes Georgie Bites, 18, of Pittsburgh, who toppled after a throw during a June 24 incident near the Monongahela River.
Unclear report of a secret conference in Warsaw with eastern European satellites. Delegates from Poland and allied nations including Czechoslovakia Bulgaria Yugoslavia Hungary and others attended amid secrecy. Police and Soviet forces were seen nearby as talks were described but details and outcomes were not disclosed.
At the Republican convention Philadelphia June 21 Senator Arthur Vandenberg consented to be formally nominated for the presidency. He said he is not actively seeking the nomination but would not refuse if offered. Michigan Governor Kim Sigler announced Vandenberg’s consent as a gesture of respect for party unity amid efforts by Robert Taft and Harold Stassen to halt Dewey’s bid and rally for an early ballot.
Police investigations continue after a First Avenue collision damaged four vehicles not his own. Lamont Breen, of Corry, may face charges of driving while intoxicated or reckless driving depending on witness accounts. No serious injuries were reported though one person received a slight injury and total damage is still being tallied.
In Philadelphia on June 23, Senator William Martin and Gov James Dui clashed over endorsements as Martin suddenly backed Governor Dewey for the Republican presidential nomination. The move split the Keystone State GOP and set delegates against each other ahead of tonight's caucus at Convention Hall.
Aq Bilemin faced court after drunken driving arrest by State Police near Corry. Coryrexiden fined 820 and given custody. Coryrexiden, Amos Oltens, Erle, and others pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct or related charges. William Butler and Byron Shults were fined or jailed as noted. route details describe a vehicle stop after a complaint about driving. James Dulay pleaded guilty and paid costs.
An early morning storm dumps 1.68 inches of rain in the city, causing basements to flood in East Smith and East Wayne streets while sewer issues and a blown manhole cover trigger street flooding. The event knocks out power to hundreds, with outages reported across North Hills areas and a pause in station operations. The Pittsburgh area endures one of its worst storms of the year, halting traffic and prompting emergency responses.
Five recruits joined Company A as officers anticipated a high number of enlistments next week. The unit lists new names from Corty and Musrandburg in the 18 19 BEE group and seeks ex servicemen with top grades to fill officer vacancies. The armory will accept enlistments daily except Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm and each evening from 7 to 8 pm.
A report states that CJ workers on strike will receive pay at Maliora Bank. Neither the man nor management took any action yet. The company announced workers who labored last week and earned wages may collect checks at the bank tomorrow morning between 11 and 1.
A cleaving race emerged at the Republican convention as Dewey edges toward a possible second nominating bid. Taft Stassen and others plotted counter moves to blunt Dewey’s drive, with bold county and state delegates weighing support. An Associated Press survey projected Dewey could secure roughly 374 to 407 votes on first ballot if he maintains strength, but short of the 1,101 needed.
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