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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1949
Page
1
Scattered readable items include names such as Marek Nelson and Ware with partial references to schools and games. Fragments mention tables, comments, a deluxe item, and various stray numbers and letters, suggesting a torn page with notes and marginal scribbles.
February reports show few new hires in Corry area plants while layoffs remain steady. Job seekers face limited openings as manufacturing cuts influence clerical and sales posts though applications edged up to 185 from January.
The World Day of Prayer program sponsored by Corneil icot Churchwomen of Gary will be held tomorrow at 2:30 PM in the Presbyterian Church. Principal speaker Mire Tra Childs, a Bombay teacher, will discuss her work there. Proceeds go to the China Task and Mission, aiding interdenominational relief.
AP reports a truck collision near Erie left William P. Cody 24 Chicago dead and James Dean 28 Chicago with possible hip and back injuries. Deputy Coroner John Mark said the two trucks blocked the highway after skidding over a hill crest while avoiding a car.
Washington reports Forrestal's resignation as secretary of the Navy and defense secretary is expected to be accepted today after an exchange of letters with President Truman. The move ends Forrestal's long tenure and follows speculated timing around the election.
On icy highways two crashes caused damage and injuries. Harrison Wenttall's Ford sedan from RD 1 Titusville skidded and struck Albert Yeoman's car from Grand Valley, totaling both vehicles. Vromen's Oldsmobile and Weathall's car collided later, with Weathall suffering a shoulder injury. Ranyak's Chevrolet and Morton's Plymouth also collided, with minor damage. Damage estimates include 400 to 800 dollars total.
Harrisburg reports the Senate votes on a bill to subsidize four full time members for a public school building authority now unpaid. The measure, sponsored by Frederick L. Homshey and Paul T Wagner, would add minority leaders to the governing body and name the state superintendent of public instruction as chair. The bill, amended in committee, heads for final Senate action as prepared.
Wartime Air Craft Warning Service volunteers in the area closed their unit after 1944 but left a fund from building sales and station equipment. A community drive raised money at the State Armory, then two stations were set up later. the fund now goes to the hospital project as a memorial effort.
Premier Son Po announced peace talks with the Communists are expected in Peiping around March 18. A Red reader ad suggested the date as opportune for the peace conference. Also reported are arrests in Shanghai and Nanking tied to a plot against Acting President Li Tsung-jen and other Nationalist leaders.
Ford Motor Company requests early informal contract discussions with the United Auto Workers amid economic conditions. Ford proposes a three thousand dollar signaled man’s figure and pensions for about 108 thousand workers, while noting postwar consumer demand has cooled and jobs hold steady as it explores wage and benefit options.
In Harrisburg the state soft drink tax faced delays as the Senate finance committee postponed action until the House passes the appropriations measure. Governor Duff pursues a $443,?66,000,? up for approval while bottlers and opponents push for tax removal or reform. The party line vote interruption came as lawmakers seek full, coordinated fiscal details on the administration’s building program and highway authority plan for the next two years.
Philadelphia news reports death by electric chair was demanded today for Seymour Levin 17 in the knife and scissors slaying of 12 year old Bills Simons. The defense pleaded for mercy as three criminal court judges heard arguments and took the case under advisement.
New York March 3 Communists pledged to oppose any war led by Wall Street interests. Willard Post and Eugene Bratton asserted Communists would work with Democratic freedoms to defeat imperialist aggression and seek a democratic peace. The statement linked Marshall Plan aims to Wall Street domination and called for peaceful coexistence of social systems. Republicans and Southern Democrats defeated a House bill to end racial segregation in Washington schools.
Fragmentary report describes a historic flight's role in diplomacy and security, detailing U S and Western powers aims, the route toward Russia, and debates in government committees. It notes military and airline context, transportation routes, and questions about approaching Soviet-held territory.
Erie GE plant announces about 1200 additional layoffs affecting 500 or more of the 1000 workers notified yesterday. Officials cite material shifts due to a strike and expect further reductions in related units while maintaining other operations.
The Pennsylvania National Guard expanded to four officers as Capt Pan Pitor announced. Thomas Jensen and William Moir were commissioned as second lieutenants, with Lt Raymore from Union City already serving. The ceremony occurred in Pittsburgh Tuesday night, effective that date. A third vacancy will be filled by transferring William Hoyleh from the Air Corps reserve.
Corry residents report sympathy for drivers as credit easing prompts markets. A local man named Richard Highy was seen near Warren with laundry mishaps amid the upheaval. Police and officials warn against misuse of credit and urge calm as the change aligns with national policy.
A relief operation near Vranskvaaui Germany reports army engineers blocking water to the blockaded Russian mission to prevent food shipments and unauthorized escape. American military police maintain a cordon around the building as Russians and eight mission members stage a sit in demanding water.
The Federal Reserve Board acted after noting a drop in January installment credit. The move targets consumer goods and reflects refinery policy shifts amid weakening auto market and broader consumer spending trends.
Assorted Press reports Washington action allowing smaller monthly installments on a broad range of items from bicycles to automobiles. The measure aims to boost business by easing credit, with figures showing credit eased but auto sales rising in January. House member O Mahoney notes the plan to distribute new credit terms statewide.
A Doolittle Raider died in a United States Army Air Forces C 47 crash south of here. The transport crew aboard included Maj. Lilliand Youngblood Histon Tet and others linked to the Tokyo raid. The aircraft had been missing for days after departing from Alghteony Homn Field near San Antonio and was last reported over Win Texas.
Two Cortland residents James Cruber aged 71 and Julie Hlobores aged 58 died at Trumbull Memorial Hospital from trap accident injuries sustained last night. The incident occurred in Cortland and is being investigated by local authorities.
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