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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1949
Page
1
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In Washington on June 23, Democratic leaders predicted victory as the House entered a second day of debate on President Truman s public housing bill. Republicans split over an all out fight to defeat the measure or offer a substitute. One proposal would strip government financing for publicly owned housing for low income families. Bills cost estimates range from 7.5 to 20 billion dollars.
Mrs. Alice Smeel of 111 Lemon Street pleaded guilty to larceny involving 1500 dollars from a store. Judge Bliner Eyans postponed sentencing to 10 PM Monday to allow defense counsel. The mail order clerk confessed to defrauding the chair store by cashing checks for returned merchandise and misreporting rejected items. The discrepancy was found by a new clerk during routine work.
Assoc Press reports White Sulphur Springs W V June 23. John B Lewis shifts to key soft coal battles with U S Steel and major operators in the northern western fields. If contract expirations trigger a strike or lockout, pits may shut after July 14, impacting 27 million tons annually. Moody leads Southern Coal Producers Association toward pension cuts and welfare changes while northern operators seek stable terms. George Love of Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Co remains confident operations won’t shut before Aug 1.
Washington June 23 One Justice Department team joined Congress to investigate incidents of flogging Alabama by hooded gangs. Rep Geller chairman of the House judiciary committee said a civil rights attorney would aid the inquiry. He ordered a civil rights subcommittee to determine how federal civil rights laws have been violated and stressed careful coordination to avoid hurting prosecutions.
Mrs Bronild Eisler, wife of Gerhart Eisler, lands at London airport en route to alleged emigrant contacts. She claims U S officials held her for about six weeks, accusing the United States attorney general of an act of vengeance and ransom in the custody dispute surrounding her fugitive husband.
Assure paving of Columbus 10 Clymer Road. Reversing a prior paving plan, Secretary Smock announced that 182 miles of dirt road will be paved this year. The commitment followed calls with Assemblyman Waterhouse and District Engineer Jackson at Franklin.
Col sprgs June 23 A press roundup shows governors closing the Ashanmaid conference sparking a crop of senatorial contenders. Kansas Gov Frank Carlson is eyed for possible reelection prospects while Dewey remains a potential presidential hopeful.
A blaze at the Tuffayette Hotel in downtown Meadville sent thirty residents fleeing their rooms around 9:10 a.m. Central wire service reports say the smoke and flames forced rapid evacuations. Fire officials noted the damage was confined to the interior with no confirmed injuries.
One hundred twenty volunteers attended a kickoff dinner at the Hotel Corry for a $250,000 hospital drive. Speakers urged support to fund a new hospital facility, noting overcrowding and infection risks. Campaign chairman Roger Brown outlined costs, government shares, and division goals.
A four engined KLM airliner en route from Batavia to Amsterdam crashed at sea off Bari Italy, killing about 35 with Americans Dutch and Turks aboard. 22 bodies recovered, many burned, with divers aiding the search as bad weather hampered recovery.
Washington June 23 Coplon faced a long cross examination by prosecutor Jonny M. Kelley on charges of stealing government secrets to move the Runsinna She said she considered visiting Russia in the spring of 1943 The day marked the ninth on the witness stand as Kelley pressed for completion of questioning By day’s end he had not finished his inquiry into the 28 year old former Justice Department official.
Corry’s campaign to raise 250000 to complete the city’s share of a 720000 hospital project on West Smith Street begins today. The current hospital is outdated and fire hazards loom while plans for a modern 60 bed, fireproof building aim to meet community needs with federal aid of 235000. The effort hinges on citizen support to avoid tragedy and fund a lasting civic asset.
Washington June 34 Associated Press predicts a very tight Senate vote on preserving the Taft Hartley law injunction against critical strikes. Backers won preliminary victories by defeating two other strike plans while opponents persist. Senate and party leaders forecast a close result as amendments roll through the chamber.
A Corry Memorial Hospital construction accident occurs when a workbench side cave in, burying a laborer under dirt. He was quickly aided by fellow workers and transported to the hospital for examination. the severity of his injuries was not immediately determined.
A American Airlines Convair jet bound from Fort Worth to New York crashed near Memphis after takeoff. Thirty-eight treated at hospitals, sixteen released. eighteen or more survived. Captain Hatch guided the plane to a field, skidding across a highway into a barge tree. Officials described the wing and engine damaged with fuel ignited. Flights were halted as investigators probed the incident.
Havana dispatch reports a Dominican broadcast stating a third invasion attempt by Yevolutionssy forces was crushed. Eight attackers killed, four wounded, with captives including Horacio Hornes, chief of rebels operations. Guatemala warns of retaliation if Dominican actions continue.
In Clarksburg West Virginia state police and sheriff deputies along with camp guards pressed a day long search for two of three escapees from a prison camp near Gypsy Creek. Bob Jesse Kibby aged 21 and Charles Jones aged 19 were recaptured with no resistance and returned to the camp.
Officials of the Hun Shenk Co deny rumors that construction at Gerry Memorial Hospital paused due to a closed shop. The company confirms union controls and that all job bowers belong to the proper union, with investigations ongoing as candidates push the street campaign.
DETROIT June 23 Ford wage freeze plan denounced by the United Auto Workers as counter security and “a fight into fantasy.” Walter Reuther says negotiations resume today as the contract with 106,000 Ford production workers nears expiration on July 15. Ford maintains higher wage costs and argues for preserving wage levels while cost of living pushes rise.
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