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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1948
Page
1
Stake M Araur vies as rival candidate in a contested ALR race. Lee Tre is listed as ROR affecting ongoing vote counts and candidate status. The confrontation centers on eligibility and ballot access amid local party disputes.
Incomplete text fragmentary lines from a local newspaper page mentioning Marlon and algae referencias, with unclear dates or events. The readable bits suggest a short notice or brief item but lack coherent context or identifiable entities beyond possible names. No actionable details can be derived from the fragment.
The June discussion by Roger Wy and Ran son Babson Fare outlines bold predictions on gravity research, transportation revolutions, and a future where one world moves as technology reshapes weather, agriculture, clothing, housing, and industry. It hints at a shift away from nationalism toward universal cooperation to lower costs and extend lifespans.
Isenman’s Flower Shop on Norby will be taken over by Richard and Donald Nelson, War veterans from Elle, who will run the floral business under new management. The Nelson brothers have long been in the business, with connections to nearby greenhouses and a designer on staff. They pledge to maintain the same high quality of service as provided by Mr Isenman, and the Isenman family plan to move away to begin new lives.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Republicans poised to name a new party chair as Dewey and Warren map a campaign plan. Carroll Rosse was selected to head the GOP National Committee though reports indicated other veteran figures might lead. Dewey considered appointing a separate campaign director to oversee strategy.
Loews residents face a new tax penalty period. The county treasurer Irene Mulley announced that taxes due next Wednesday must be paid to avoid a five percent penalty. The end of the current nun months follows the Hollies adjustment. two months are payable at two percent, with the next two months subject to a fine. Tax cards and school district assessments will be placed in malls on Thursday for rebate eligibility.
President Truman signed a refugee immigration bill allowing 205000 displaced persons to enter the United States under strict conditions. He argued the measure is flawed and discriminates against Jewish and Catholic refugees, claims Congress failed to pass a fairer, more humane law. The act limits admissions to those who fled Germany Austria and Italy during 1939 to 1945 and excludes some Jewish and Catholic refugees, though it does not bar all.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars reports a new Veterans Administration rule increases survivor benefits for dependents of service members killed or injured in action. Maximum allowances rise to 80 dollars for one parent, 13 dollars for a parent and spouse, plus 85 dollars per additional child, with actual checks trimmed to 64 dollars or less if needed.
Corry Hospital fights to ward off rate boost as costs rise and several nearby hospitals raise daily and maternity rates. Supt. Edgar Alexander notes Hamot and St. Vincent’s in Erie hiking about four dollars a day, Warren day cases up fifty cents, with no immediate budget balance expected. A prior $6500 gift from two plants plus grants kept operations stable. further increases depend on supply costs and timely declines.
The body of Lt. George J. Frane who died in England after a B 17 collision is to be returned to Corry for final interment within weeks. He served in the Eighth Air Force and had flown over 25 bombing missions before his death at Snetterton Heath. He is survived by his father C F Frane and his brother Robert of 30 East Congress Street. Services will be at St Elizabeth's Church followed by burial in St Elizabeth's Cemetery.
An 18 year old June Hillary of Rusding Pa wins at the National Secretaries Association convention in Hollywood fueled by a four week celebration and prizes totaling about 43000 dollars. The event features speeches on professionalism and public image as young women seek recognition in the secretarial field.
Washington reports miners see steel firms backing a unified coal pact while disputes arise over distribution and pensions. Justice Goldsborough upholds terms including a $100 monthly pension and $1 daily mine payout, with court action looming over union shop provisions and ten day industry-wide vacation delays.
Harvest reports from growers describe an exceptionally strong strawberry season in the region with plentiful supplies of large berries. Prices have remained near 24 to 40 cents per quart, similar to last year, and Sunshine Packing Co has shipped thousands of quarts to packing houses. Weather and harvest pace remain the main factors determining end of the season.
Corry school students were named among the nationwide winners in a photography contest sponsored by Eastman Kodak. Bradley Baker of Lemon Street Junior High won one of 75 awards for a photo of the Baker family dog, while David Johnson of Bust Irving Street earned one of 270 awards for a photo of a child gazing at the sky. The local entrants were among 43500 in prizes awarded to snapshot owners statewide.
A check passer in the city who previously attempted to defraud Alkens Mu iter Sales received a telegraphic money order for 100 dollars from Colorado this week and a buyer who once lived in Meadville offered to pay monthly for 11 months. Owner Alkens said she would accept the arrangement as the man promises to reform.
Harmony returns between Guy James H. Duff and the Grundy faction after the Pennsylvania delegation split at the Republican convention. Duff backs Warren for VP and pledges full support to the ticket, while Martin supports Dewey. Duff indicated he would follow any senator's lead with Warren secured by Pennsylvania delegates.
Former Pennsylvania state education chief Dr Ade and Dr Allard were arrested while traveling near the Pedagogical University in the Soviet sector. Russian authorities held them for hours, questioning them before detaining them briefly then releasing them.
Corry farmer Ralph Davis of Corry RD 2 is held for the next term of Warren County court on a larceny charge. State Police report he bought a neighbor's cow for 100 dollars from John Macko, a local slaughterhouse operator, and later sold it back. Davis pleaded not guilty and was held under bond.
Harrisburg June 25 The Pennsylvania National Guard halted its rapid recruiting at the request of Army Secretary Royall Royall. He sent word that Congress may block extra appropriations to fund more guardsmen than the regular budget allows. Recruiting will resume after recounting strengths and setting quotas. The pause followed a week of enrollments by youths seeking to dodge conscription under the new draft law. Roy Southworth Jr and Faith Rieck of Fetty beat the deadline by enlisting in Company A, bringing its roster to 53 and awaiting examinations for two potential enlistees.
U S authorities begin airlifting drugs and milk into Berlin to aid civilians amid the Soviet land blockade. British and American officials condemn Moscow’s moves while currency reform and shortages deepen the city’s siege conditions.
Unclear OCR text indicates a fatal plunge occurred yesterday in Pittsburgh area with police confirming the victim died from injuries sustained in the dive. Details incomplete but authorities note the incident involved a person named Stratford and reference to street conditions and an emergency response.
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