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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1948
Page
1
Corry Mother and Son Injured as Gunmen Flee
A Corry mother Anna Kovach and her son Edward were hurt by flying glass when two Pittsburgh gunmen Sanders and Markunas tried to hijack a car in Lawrenceville. They had just robbed a laundry and a man named Hing was shot and hospitalized in critical condition. Police pursued the suspects who fired at officers as they fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Corry
Anna Kovach
Vach
Corry Feed and Supply Co
Wogumien
Adam Sanders
Joh Markunas
Uber
Edward Kovach
Bander
Heens
Sanders
Kovach
Qorry
Nmir~ Ku
Maz Kunas
Harry Hing
Hing
St. Francis Hospital
Ths
Break even point rises as war profits fade in 1948
Babson notes that fixed charges and higher wages, plus increased unionism, lift the break even point. Employers face thinner margins, making layoffs likelier as they try to avoid losses while demand holds. He predicts continued decent business through 1948 with ample orders if fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchanty
Auto Insurance Rates May Rise Nationwide
The National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters files show higher costs necessitating rate increases. If the Pennsylvania State Department of Insurance approves, average premium hikes near 10 percent may apply, with regional differences and possible decreases in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
State Department of Innuvance
George B. Hullett
Department
Bureau of Rate Regulation
Johnng E. Malone
Hiitott Aaid
National Bureauf Casualty Underwriters
State Department of Insurancechie
Elate Department of Insurance
Driver Sought After Spartansburg Hit and Run
City police seek the driver of a vehicle that sideswiped Mrs Thelma Witchina’s car on East Main Street in Spartansburg yesterday afternoon. A Ford sedan owned by Witchina was found damaged east of Maple Avenue with the running board torn and the driver not described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartansburg
East Main Street
Maple Avenue
Thelma Witchina
Spartanshire
Five Schooner Crew Rescued By Breeches Buoy
Five crewmen from the New Bedford schooner Cape Ann were rescued in rough surf near Nauset Cape Cod by a breeches buoy rigged ashore. The vessel broke at the stern and remained close to shore as Coast Guardsmen and tugboats attempted to reach the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fress Nauset
Cape Cod
Musi
Romring
Hedford
Cape Ann
Sleen
Coast Guard
Bavle
Coast Guard Liebont Whylan
Chelhiam
Ruhr Control Agreed Upon by Three Powers
London reports that the United States Britain and France reached general terms for international control of the Ruhr and cooperation on the Marshall Plan. They propose a federal German government with central authority while protecting state rights. Russia’s participation is undecided and specific recommendations were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
noow_iated
London
United States
Britain
France
Ruhr
Wullst
Germany
Gowers
Russia
Paris
Belelamy
Netherhineds
Luxembourg
Wheat price ceiling set in five nation pact
The International Wheat Council released a five year plan setting a 42 percent bushel ceiling price on wheat for the United States Canada and Australia. It awaits U S Congress approval and ratification by other governments. In Washington a republican push to cut Marshall Plan aid surfaced with leaders Ball and Wherry proposing about four billion dollars in reductions. In Jerusalem a shelling and arson attack killed five and damaged buildings in the Carmel area injuring civilians and threatening Hadar melting camp areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Canada
Australia
International Wheat Council
U. S
Jerusalem
Aidrtar Abells
Harher
Poltow
Hadar
Carmel
Beaver pelts fetch low prices at Corry Rod and Gun sale
Prices for beaver pelts dropped at a Corry Rod and Gun Club sale with nine buyers from western Pennsylvania bidding skins from 18 to 48 dollars. The largest skin sold for 48 dollars while average prices in nearby sales fell 5 to 10 dollars per pair. District game protectors attribute the heavy catch to open streams this trapping season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beavey’ Pels
Corry
Pennsylvania
Warren Aid Mustenville
Corryite Unhurt In Auto Wreck East Of Garland
Corry resident Dorance was uninjured when his 1942 Buick wrecked after veering off Route 27 to avoid a stalled Army vehicle. The car went over a 20 foot embankment. Sgt. Samuel Emboy of Sheffield reported motor trouble and could not move the Army-owned vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Yuus Pri Dorrance
S¢ Brook Street
Gorry Sull I
Dorrance
U.S. Army
Samuel Emboy
Sheffield
Finnish President Considers Treaty Negotiations
The Finnish president and advisers met in conference to decide whether to accept an invitation to negotiate a treaty of friendship and mutual assistance. The press predicted a decision before Kalni’s nine week proposal deadline for an alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juno Pansudyi
Kaln
Ninarly
FPHA to Sell Fairhaven Homes to Veterans Under New System
Federal Public Housing Authority plans a priority sale of Fairhaven two four and six room dwellings to veterans. Non veterans may also buy if space allows. An appraisement and selling price will be released soon with units priced per individual plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jfederal
Publi Housif Authority
Tas
Fairhaven
Jasmny Lafferty
FPHA
J. Fred Kinley
Fed‘ail
Qi Puirhaven
Lafferty
Pairhaven
Deti
Nile
PHA
Uehe Wully
Imhailenaire
Wye Road
Snyder Chisle
Maple syrup to arrive in Corry within a week
Maple syrup deliveries from local producers near Wattabure and Spartinsburg are expected in Corry retail stores by week’s end. Early sales have begun with prices ranging from five to eight dollars per gallon as labor plans to hire over 200 workers for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Wattabure
Spartinsburg
Harry Burrows
T He Lille
Linsi
Hanaver
Nabbed In Pittsburgh Robbery Case After Overnight Hunt
Pittsburgh March 6 a small army of troopers and state police hunted a pair of robbers as two wounded were found a dozen miles from the scene near McMitnay. Investigators identified suspects as Willett and Edward Di Dati, both with prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puitesburgh
Wwe
Oeen
McMitnay
Asc
Ghneé
Aleheny
Dutehives
Dihusion
Uh Witson
Punt
Amd
Edward di Dati
Wito
Weuneest
Johnston
Corry Police Thwart Robbery Suspects In Hail Of Fire
Corry State Police set up a roadblock after a robbery attack in Bethel township. Officers Chymedinski and Kercher were wounded, and two robbers fled into wooded brush near Mercer Hospital where Chymsiniel remained critical. Detectives Starke and Coonerstein aided the search as shots rang out and police chased two suspects toward Liberty district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John V. Miskunas
Bethel Township
Serrel
Joseph
Chymedinski
Win George Hereher
Tir Mercer Hospital
Kercher
Allegheny County
Josep Starke
Bewlckley
Edward Coonerstein
Pittsburgh
Holler Ie
joMorrs
Wey
Ur Has
Liberty District
Georgia Governor Calls for Laws to End Klan Meetings
Georgia Governor M Thompson urged immediate legislation to end Ku Klux Klan meetings and intimidation. He accused state and federal leaders of allowing the hooded secret order to threaten communities and aid subversive causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Associated Preps
Atlanta
Thompson
Strang
Sena Dé
Red Cross Drive Extended One Week
In a report from the American Red Cross, officials announced a one week extension for the drive after lower than expected participation. Local units said rolling stations would continue operating and urge more members to join as the drive concludes next Wednesday with a goal not yet met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bony Chabier
Iran
Red Cross
Dixie Senators Seek Air Time to Explain Stand
Washington March 6. Dixie senators petitioned Mutual Broadcasting to air a program explaining their civil rights stand. They urged the commission to allow discussion of the president's civil rights report. Robert Sweezy of Mutual said the company would consider the request. Several southern senators signed the telegram amid civil rights bill tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Senators
AIR Time
Truman
Associated Press
Washington
Tve
Dixie
Kobak
Mutual Broadcasting Co
Notiighat
He Mutual System
Kobato
Eiv
South
Jn Ragifust
Mutual
Robert Sweeey
Senate
Seb Lin
Senter Pepper
Fla
Toman
Hi ‘Aly
Bridges Ousted As CIO Director In Northern California
In San Francisco on March 6 The CIO dismissed Barry Bridges as northern California regional director after he opposed the Marshal plan and backed Wallace's third party Bridges also holds two elective posts including president of the International Longshoremen Union and a vice president role in the National Executive Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
CIO
Barry Bridges
Northern California
Washington
Tom Clarke Weld
Bridges
CTO
T9 Nations
Wallace
Europe
Uwo
GTO
Face Cluster
CTO International Gangshoremer's and Warehousemen’s Union
CLO Lou
Palestine Partition Left to Big Powers as Nations Balk
Britain refuses to take part in consultations and China and France show hesitation as the Palestine partition issue nears U N action. The United States and Soviet Union prepare to lead talks with a Monday meeting in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Land
Britain
China
France
United Nations Secular Council
Tate Yestorroy
Britny
Uar
Genewal
Washington
Moscow
New York
A. Gromoka
America
Warren Ft. Austin
Palestine
U. N. Assembly
Sparta R R Gates Near Completion
The new warning lights at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing in Spartansboro are about 6 percent completed. The railroad plans completion before the first of next month with watchman service maintained during construction to ensure safety at the crossing.
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Mainstrew
Spartansboro
The
Spartanburg
Muir Street
Crossine
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