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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1948
Page
1
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U S Senator Taft of Ohio joins Senator Vandenberg of Michigan in opposing a plan to create a new world agency to block Communism. The push comes as Republican leaders debate the Marshall Plan and the proposed world body.
Report from JERUSALEM states about 30 Arabs fatally hurt and many wounded after a four hour battle on the Tel Aviv to Haifa corridor near the Sharon plain. Arab volunteers and Jewish militias clash as officials consternate over the partition issue and UN council urged to act on the Holy Land.
Christoffel, a former CIO union official in Milwaukee, was sentenced for denying his oath and alleged to be a Communist. Judge Curran denied a defense request for a new trial as Christoffel remained silent when questioned.
An explosion at the Denholm Packing Company in Pittsburgh’s East Library district killed Jammy Bell, 16, a stationary engineer, and injured five others. About 100 workers were present. two alarms and nearly 20 ambulances responded. Ammonia exposure sent three to hospital in critical condition. windows shattered and local residents reported damage.
An Union City child aged around ten was struck by a passing truck as she ran from behind a school bus. Police report the vehicle, driven east by Merle McCray, struck the girl who was returning home from school, causing bruises and abrasions treated at her residence. The incident occurred near the bus stop along the usual route.
Weather observers note a high barometer reading not seen in years while early sun promises milder temperatures. Last year heavy snowfall and blizzard winds battered the region with record lows and a 24 inch snow tally. In Canonsburg a man, Enish 28, was killed when a work truck he was unloading was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train.
Local unemployment ticked up as 36 jobs were listed at the Pennsylvania State Employment Service office, with 33 people placed. Five women and 13 veterans found work, while four moved to permanent or service roles and 14 to unskilled positions. Claims for unemployment compensation dropped to 123 in a 29 day period. Readjustment allowances for servicemen remained low, but March is expected to bring more hiring across construction and other sectors.
Philip Murray and the CIO asked federal court to dismiss charges under Taft-Hartley as government and CIO lawyers argued over the act’s ban on union political spending. Murray, head of the CIO, allegedly used union dues to back Edward Garmatz’s 1958 congressional run, prompting challenges to free speech and press protections and union political activity limits.
A Los Angeles Times photographer Paul Calvert won first prize of 150 dollars for a dramatic image titled A Mother's Tragedy. The photo shows the body of a six year old girl found drowned near a lake outside Los Angeles with the mother beside the body and a lifeguard reaching out. The awards were announced yesterday by Robert J. Brown, editor of the trade publication.
Washington reports Democratic peace overtures collide with Dixie opposition as Truman stays in race. Southern senators push for broader civil rights while labor, anti-lynching, and anti-discrimination measures draw mixed support. Republican churn includes Hawkes withdrawal and two party realignments as Stassen comments.
Red Cross membership drive shows a burst with enrollment nearing 1500 aid seekers. With only two days left, efforts continue tonight and tomorrow at sites including Pennsylvania Electric Company and Stewart Hat Show, both open until 9 pm to boost totals.
The House Un-American Activities Committee considers compelling access to Dr. Condon records amid tension over national security. Hariman argues disclosure would harm public interest while citing executive branch limits. The dispute centers on confidential material and names of informants.
A two vehicle accident east of Corry injures no one. A truck driven by Joseph Sullivan of Warren backed into Carl Salter’s auto after Sullivan stopped to pass, causing about 100 dollars in damage to Salter’s car. State Police from the Corry barracks investigated.
A one story brick Englusty Town Cutlery Ltd plant in Englusty town, New Jersey, was destroyed by fire early today. The damage was estimated at more than 1 million dollars by Fire Chief Theodore Narozutilok. The building housed machinery and a large quantity of steel and employed about si remens prior to layoffs. Firefighting lasted two and a half hours under sub freezing temperatures and water shortages. four rear offices were saved while the main building interior was lost.
Washington March reports praise from NAM and officials as House tax cuts loom. Mitene, NAM leader, argues reform will broaden relief to high earners while Senate discussions may trim reductions to about 4000 million. The NAM calls for broad revenue law overhaul with focus on capital, corporate taxes, and individual rates.
Washington March 5 President Truman urged Congress to wind up the War Assets Administration this year. Remaining surplus property valued at about 55.4 billion will be transferred to the Federal Works Agency. The plan covers about 540 billion? remaining assets to be disposed of by June 20. A GOP led House committee also called for civil rights funding cuts tied to equal opportunity in jobs and education. A funding bill proposes 861,000,000 to support the Labor Department and the Federal Security Agency for the year starting July 1.
Prague March 5 press office denied President Benedikt Benes is to be replaced due to illness. Officials said the president is tired and hot, may be away briefly, with no successor named. Officials noted possible a deputy or temporary arrangement, as coalition governs Chechoslovakia amid political tension. News outlines a newly formed government and Gottwald comment on cabinet changes.
Police report a likely break in at Miller Kendall Service Station on North Center. Entry was gained through a second floor transom but nothing was taken and no other areas show signs of forced entry. Officers note the intruder may have used a six foot high access point and fled unseen.
One hundred sixty residents registered to vote at the Municipal Building during a two day period with Republicans adding five and Democrats three through party changes. Registrars Lloyd Stowe and Mary Dempsey logged 34 address changes. Treasury figures show receipts of 101,309,915.24 and expenditures of 143,005,873.04, balance 377,997,850.53, debt 264,235,000.
In Helsinki on March 5, two minority parties oppose joining a Russia military alliance, aligning with Conservatives and Liberals as they seek unity among parliament. Prime Minister Stalin and President Paustleti prepare a reply while parliament weighs ratification after negotiations, with major parties advocating neutrality and cautioned entente.
Pennsylvania farmers saw a 14 to 15 point drop in prices for crops and livestock in February, aligned with national declines. The State Agriculture Department reported a 1 percent fall in prices for farm goods and services, though farmer purchasing power rose four cents to 115 dollars per 100 dollars of expenditures.
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