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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1948
Page
1
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Helsinki reports discussions begin on Prime Minister Stalin's proposed friendship and mutual assistance treaty with Russia. President Paasiviki favored signing. final decision due Wednesday after party meetings. Premier Pekkinen to attend, while opposition voices caution against abandoning Finnish independence.
The Stern Gang claimed responsibility for a triple blast that wrecked three galardid sleepers, killing 28 British troops and injuring 35. The group said it was retaliation for Ben Yehuda street crime. A police source cited reports of 44 Jews taken by soldiers and released, amid tensions with Arab bands and ongoing raids near Tel Aviv.
Swiney dispatches from Australia report the Liberty ship Croll G. Loltery catching fire in the Indian Ocean. All 30 American crew members reportedly took to lifeboats as ships race to aid the stricken vessel carrying grain for France.
President Truman said presidential year politics are delaying key international and domestic settlements. He noted no intent to attack rivals, reiterated openness to meeting Premier Stalin if he comes to Washington, and declined to answer questions about a 1948 candidacy, citing bipartisan housing and foreign policy needs.
An earthquake of moderate intensity awakened residents across southern California on March 1. The strongest force was felt in the San Bernardino valley about 40 to 60 miles east of Los Angeles. The quake rattled windows and homes, followed by a minor aftershock minutes later, marking the second tremor in 12 years.
Richard Rassbacher leads a friendship drive for Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross to renew local memberships for 1948. Three enrollment stations will operate next Saturday evening at the Red Cross office, Stewart Hut Shop, and Pennsylvania Electric Co. on Worth Center Street, with a $1 gift or more requested.
Walter Wood aged 24 died at Phoenixville Hospital eight days after doctors inserted 150 stitches into his bullet pierced heart and stomach. Coroner’s physician Dr J Elmer Goswals said Wood suffered heart neurite moments before death, with the operation reportedly completed in a five hour procedure. Dr R E Brant stated Wood had remained conscious until shortly before his death.
Washington March 1 Budget Director James B Webb urges Senate to curb government spending as Congress weighs a House bill to cut income taxes by 6 5 billion dollars this year Treasury Secretary Snyder opposes action urging Truman cost of living base credit Instead of passage Senate likely to back 5 billion dollar cut The leadership says Teilmans plan has no chance in Congress
Union City preacher Rev. William Anson Slick escaped unharmed when his car struck a Pennsylvania Railroad freight engine at Market Street crossing. Officers reported the vehicle backed into the engine as it moved across the intersection shortly before midnight.
Hupert Patterson Jr three year old of 517 Smith Center street escaped serious injury after fumbling from a moving car at about 40 mph near Corry. The boy, hiding in the back seat, was knocked from the vehicle as it traveled toward Corry from Spring Creek. He received deep facial lacerations and abrasions after being treated at the Corry Hospital.
Associates Press writes that the Truman administration aims to deflect southern Democratic dissent by attacking Henry Wallace's third party. A party official says the plan is to minimize policy differences while highlighting presidential civil rights aims. Senator McGrath cites Wallace’s campaign risks and Labor issue support as potential party damage, urging firm stance against Wallace’s bid.
Local nervy district reports police action after a weekend string of disturbances. Frank Good of 129 Gould Street alleged theft of 20 from his property. Accused were Thorax Dugas and Steve Swantel, both charged with the incident, though police could not verify the theft. A separate call from Bowlake Alleys cited a man attempting self harm at Thompson Maple Products plant. Swantek, an employee, was found intoxicated and held before Police Magistrate Cobbett on drunkenness charges.
Water pressure drops in Fourth Ward as Pennsylvania Gas Company line fails. Workmen locate leaks near Pleasant Street and South First Avenue, with a main shutoff and excavations along West Main Street. Water flow resumes but gas service remains disrupted to several blocks until source is isolated.
A three vehicle crash on the Sparimsbury road near Carry injures two people and causes about 1500 to 1600 dollars in damage. Edward Gliven and another driver were taken to a hospital for treatment. Investigators identify faulty observation and unsafe driving as contributing factors.
Philadelphia health officials report two infant deaths from a diarrhea outbreak and a third baby in serious condition. Dr Rufus Reeves, head of public health, says a quarantine was imposed last Monday on a Vine Street homeless children shelter.
A Corry hospital welcomed a leap year baby, a girl named Girt Landeborg born to Mr and Mrs Dar Lindbeve. She arrived yesterday morning and will observe her official birthday every four years on February 29, with first observance in 1352.
Police investigate two reports of auto parts theft over the weekend. An unidentified man said youths attempted to strip a parked car near the Senior High School. A second report from Romer Vandervoy stated five gallons of gas, a cigarette lighter, a gas tap and a tail light were taken from his parked car.
An audit of the Gary Memorial Hospital Building Fund shows assets of 827,090 as of November 1997. Directors say the cash basis report captures monies collected, but it omits 40,000 in pledges outstanding. Funds are invested in U S Treasury securities and bonds with disbursements totaling 96,646.90 not spent on bonds or real estate.
Senator Vandenberg urges the Senate to back a $6 hundred million Burgaean recovery program to avert a third world war. He warns against pressuring Europe and Russian blocs while stressing peace and investment. debate opens in foreign relations committee as allies consider consequences and potential disaster if the plan stalls.
B. W. Tyler, promoted from Panhandle to replace the retiring official in the Renovo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Adams, a Meadville native and 1932 Penn State graduate, will assume duties and bring long service from the company's Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre divisions to this reassignment.
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