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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

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Berlin faces power cut as Russia and allies near showdown

Berlin rents follow a Soviet order cutting electricity to American British and French sectors amid a currency dispute with Moscow halting rail and coal deliveries. Western officials report no disorders as troops guard the sector while talks on the new currency continue.

Berlin Boviek Mos Une Estern Alllus Zehlentiort Devents Templehof Snvestor Nuge Uws Dahlen Westernig United States Britain Endrance Ars Br Jeans R. A. Willard Berlin Post Ber Germany West Jory Bobin

City Swelters As Mercury Hits 90

Record heat bakes the city as the Weather Bureau reports a 90 degree high yesterday, breaking a 35 year June record. Humidity remains high with a low near 74 and forecasts suggest continued hot weather into today.

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Three-Year Enlistment Policy Draws Coal Talks

Washington reports say coal operators and United Mine Workers resume bargaining with a June 40 deadline for a peace pact. A tentative agreement points to wage increases of 12 to 18 cents and a higher welfare levy as talks extend into the holiday period.

Washington Lott Sal John Ty Hewitt United Mine Workers Studly John L Lewis Truman Gould Ap. m White House United Mine David Li. Cole Inquiry Board Union Valley Committee

National Guard expands Pennsylvania enlistments and quotas

The Pennsylvania National Guard reports thr ee hundred new enlistees boost strength to 660 officers and men in Company A along with a forthcoming full three year tour for recruits. The new PNG quota rises to 19194 from 15970 with overall strength at 13318 prior to recent increases as draft changes draw veterans and younger men into service.

Pennsylvania National Guard Tyes Ben Aarrisburg Congress Nations Guard Armed Services Truman

Locker Donation Plan Nets Money for Mead Park

The Mead Park Association collected 8.10 in its first full month from patrons of the Corry Locker Service who forgot their keys and paid a dime to open lockers. Owner Russell Nelson said the first check was mailed to the park group as the program continues despite fewer forgotten keys.

Mead Park Corry Locker Service Park Fund Russell Neson Waid Parle Group

Teenagers Drown in Rock Creek Near McConnells Mills

Two teenage swimmers drowned at Supper Rock Creek near McConnells Mills State Park yesterday. The coroner, Charles Allenania, reported the victims were Eleanor Porter and an unnamed teen. Rescue teams recovered the bodies after a swift current and cold water hindered efforts.

Rock Creek Ellwood Agery McConnells Mills Vietimg Aleanor Porter Charles Allenania Trom Rock Ant

Fire School Meeting Teaches Tools And Locks

Elghesn and Stanford Hose Company members attended the first in a weekly series led by Charles Barcio state fire inspector. The session covered fire tools equipment and lock mechanisms and how to gain access during a blaze. The next meeting will focus on rescue slings ladders and more at No 2 fire station with encouraged participation.

Charles Barcio Stanford, Hose Company Charles Sarcio Gra

City considers $100000 bond for storm sewer project

City Council, in a special meeting, plans a $100000 bond to fund a five foot relief storm sewer from Wright and East Smith streets toward the Erie Railroad marshalling yard. Engineers expect costs between $90,000 and $100,000 with construction to aid sewer overflows during heavy storms.

Jackson Wright Smith Street Fulton Street Erie Railroad Hare Creek Havens and Emerson Go Don Wileiams Amok Hime Willams Wright and East Smith Streets North Center Street Walter Scott Colincil Wesalier Arid Méill

Irgun Zerem Leumi pushes toward clash with government

In Tel Aviv June 24 Irgun Zyal Leumi presses for confrontation after a break with Haganeh. The group, formed with the new Jewish state, faces a government crisis as two ministers quit and party leaders fault the Irgun for the standoff. Prime Minister Bayla Ber Gumont faces pressure as Irgun vows to topple the Taruel government.

Tel Aviv Israel Irgun Zyal Jerusalém Joel Irgun Ergun

Reds Plan Own Regime In Germany

Russian and seven allied foreign ministers reportedly moved to form a separate eastern German government. Observers said the plan aims to counter Western federation ideas, with Molotov leading a possible split that could gain Communist support in the western zones. Wilhelm Pleck was noted as attending talks in Warsaw.

Associated Press Warsaw Russia Enuy Tris Meir Ainsney Germany Boviet V. M. Molotey Collesiues J Tetpule Conferwnue Anne the Nemed Maltons Wilhelm Pleck Molotov Wilasaw Palace

Columbus Youth Hurt On Coast

Donald Anderson of Columbus underwent left leg amputation after a motorcycle crash near San Diego. He had recently returned to a California base from submarine training and earlier served in Corry High School and the Navy.

Donald Anderson Navy Columbus Ina Samy Diego Ty. Anderton Maple Avenue Solumbus San Diego Anderson Corry High School Marshall Islands California

Train and Truck Wreck Near City Injures No One

Two men Charles Wartingm and Bolils Hollister escaped injury when a coal freight hit a rear of a truck on Route 6 east of Corry. The 1941 Chevrolet was demolished and the engine front end bent. Loss estimated over 500 dollars. Erie Railroad officials reported minor engine damage.

Charles Wartingm Bolils Hollister Columbus Route 6 Fartham Hollister Corry Rowle 6

Ex-Corry Man Leads Northwestern Rural Ebelle Co op Board

Carl Proctor, a former Corry resident, was reelected president of the Northwestern Rural Ebelle Cooperative Association Inc at a Canbridge Springs meeting. E W Peather was named vice president and A O Steinbrook treasurer. John Niemann became secretary succeeding J McNamara. Five directors were chosen for two years including D Raymond Theurel and Oscar Swaney. existing directors Stainbrook, Prather, and LaVerne Doctor reelected. A tribute was paid to outgoing secretary McNamara and director Herman Brooks for faithful service.

Corry Carl Proctor Northwestern Rural Ebelle Cooperative Association, Inc Canbridge Springs Proctor B.C Erie E. W. Peather Troy Township A. 0. Steinbrook Wondeuck Township Sind John ©. Niemann Conneautville

Corry Man Held For Court In Assault On Companion

Willard Glocum of 1106 Bost Main testified in a county court case this morning about a late yesterday afternoon assault on a 76 year old companion. The defendant was charged with assault and disorderly conduct and was bound over for a jury trial under $800 bond and $200 surety.

Cobbbelt Crit County Court Willard Glocum Elmer Maurey Main Street Qeeslied Otter Socuse MyMrey McElroy Cobbert Sloetim

Navy Expansion Bill Signed to Boost Ships and Vessels

President Trumman signed a broad defense bill to fund Navy and Marine Corps expansion. The measure allocates about 1749 051 250 for the year, including 10 shipyard-related projects and a large air test coupler. The final sum surpasses previous requests and leaves the services with over 5 billion dollars for upcoming months.

Navy Drege Washington Dii Trumman Marine Corps House Instaul Ils Sease Ito Mantha

Split in State GOP Delegation Official at Convention

The Pennsylvania delegation split with Martin Grany leading 4 votes for Dewey against 27 for Taft as Duff backed Taft. Vandenberg and Stassen each held one vote. Esdras Howell delivered Scranton's lone holdout for Martin. A caucus will be needed for final tallies.

Associated Press Fphiladelphia Tpl Ff Pennsylvania Martin-Graniy Dewey James A. Duff Senator Vandenberg Vandenberg Harold & Stas Sen Earl Pittsburgh Norm T. Boose Somerset Taft Stassen Minnesota Jay Cooke Philadelphia Esdras Z. Howell Scranton “Jewyer Martin Will United States Nus

Wallace Sees GOP Platform End of Bittersweet Divisions

Wallace says the Republican platform signals the end of the old GOP Democratic split and the start of a new era with only a single People's party and the former Republican Democratic party of monopolies. He cites war and low mood as factors and notes a bid to invite the minority party to join under a future Republican administration.

Wallace GOP Associated Press New York Henry A. Wallace People's Party

Dewey Near Nomination as Rival Vanddenberg Contender

Dewey edged toward the Republican presidential nomination as momentum grew in Philadelphia. Stassen and Taft factions jockeyed, with hints Vanddenberg could be nominated if Dewey faltered. West Virginia and Kansas pledged votes shaping the fight to the third ballot.

Associated Presa Prilades Mnita Thomas E. Dewey Massachusetts Leverett Saltouslall Tewey Wash Hese Developments Dewey Philadelphia West Virginia Waller &. Hadarin Dutonal New Yorker Dewney Hallanair Vandersberg Robert A. Taft Ohio Tat Kentucky Taft Hancas Olsiaflon Tatly Vanenbeng Sthosen Martin Deweysen Kansas Hallayan West Winglala Th Spas Halayan Aefheime Yorker Hai Dale ‘Tyable Gen Tha Dewey Rowrk

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