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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1948
Page
1
Report cites 250 casualties with 100 killed after a Chinese ammunition dump exploded in Tsingtao leveling a city block. Nearby U S Navy ships USS Westes and hospital ship Repose assisted amid dockside fires and rescue efforts.
James town man George Shoop has purchased Dairy Lane from Vennis Follett, with plans to close for a rebranding to Shoop's Restaurant. Shoop brings 15 years in the beverage and dining trade and will move operations to Corry before reopening Jamestown dining spot for dinners and lunches. Follett says no immediate future plans.
North Easters leader How ard Loop files nomination petitions to seek the Republican candidacy for the 1st county assembly seat. Loop, a former orchardist now running a Nort Suit lumber mill, previously ran unsuccessfully for the same post.
Hersit George Froman 2 of Clymer died instantly when a log toppled from a vehicle at a sawmill five miles west of Corry. The accident occurred at 10 this morning as a second log shifted, crushing him between planks. Coroner Charles P Krat led the case as investigators from local authorities examined the scene. He leaves a wife Carol and four children plus siblings and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are at Whe Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with services at St. Elisabeth’s Church.
Federal Trade Commission hearings into alleged steel price fixing proceed as the agency and major steel firms clash over access to decades of price data. Attorneys for Carnegie Illinois Steel Superior Steel and others seek to return records to company files while FTC counsel aims to keep volumes for evidence. Witnesses from Latrobe Electric Steel, Columbia Steel and Shafting, and Sharon Steel testify on records from 1995 to 1848 as the case extends toward a summer ruling.
Moscow declares the United States Britain and France aim to divide Europe and strengthen Western Germany for aggression against the Soviet Union. The note, delivered after a London conference, accuses Western powers of undermining Potsdam and moving to liquidate the four power council and Foreign Ministers talks.
The Department of Revenue Bureau of Motor Vehicles will hold a hearing today in Mendville on the November fatal traffic crash at the Gatus Street crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Mrs. Benjamin Lewis and Hersom Ivan Sargent died when their auto was struck by an eastbound passenger train. The coroner cleared the driver of fault. the hearing will decide whether the driver's license remains valid.
Officials urged contributions be mailed to the Corry Community Chest as the February 1 payments remain outstanding. The Corry Post Office will route mail to the proper location, and no single office handles the donations.
Helsinki reports Finland will send Premier Pekkala and delegates to negotiate with Russia in Moscow over a proposed new treaty. The Finnish cabinet approved the delegation. Foreign Minister Enckell will be vice chairman and Russian language skills aid talks. A majority accept negotiations but reject a military alliance.
Commerce Secretary Harriman opposes tax cuts citing higher demand and prices. U S Chamber backs tax relief as business shield. Western European delegates approve articles for a united front against communism with two articles pending French and British sanction. The Arab Mufti of Jerusalem loses power as the Six Nation League takes control in Palestine. A Netherlands East Indies interim government installed in Batavia aims to shape Indonesia's federation by 1949. Treasury reports balanced by March 8 with expenditures around 124 million and a surplus of 3.6 million.
Fragmentary report covers a routine school board session with notes on budgeted funds for the new year, meal counts, and facility projects. Mentions John Oaks resignation, locker purchases, bleacher upgrades, and a cafeteria meal tally, but many details are garbled.
The House Committee on Un-American Activities begins a loyalty hearing on Dr. B Ward Gundon and others from the Commerce Department and Atomic Energy Commission circles. Subpoenas were served as the panel probes potential associations with Russian espionage. Separately Philadelphia drivers end a 24 hour strike after 70 laundries vote to return to work.
Washington reports reveal the Internal Revenue Bureau under scrutiny as the House Appropriations Committee examines proposed fiscal actions. The panel questions 9.0 billion in cash appropriations with Treasury and Post Office budget changes, urging reforms and flagging alleged mismanagement in revenue collection.
Washington lawmakers push to accelerate Marshall Plan implementation by April 1 as Senate leaders discuss packaging European relief for China and Greece. Key questions include committee stance, potential cross party support, and timing ahead of Italy elections on April 18 with Communist gains feared.
Two Jewish organizations prepared to unite under a single military umbrella in Tel Aviv. The Irgun would remain a separate body under Haganah direction, and halt attacks on British forces during the British withdrawal. The death toll from the conflict since the November 29 partition stood at 1,642.
Louisville Kentucky March 9 Hal Soim By Russell state director of selective service said draft boards are being reorganized to meet any emergency. He noted the nationwide program aims at preparedness and to have plans on paper, with possible operation on 24 hours notice.
In Pennsylvania the primary closed with no opposition for several key races. Statewide offices like auditor general and treasurer saw Republican and Democrat nominees set unopposed, including Weldon B. Heylown for auditor general and Charles B. Bibber for secretary of wealth.
Two vehicles were damaged at the intersection of King and East South streets last evening due to slippery road conditions. George Andris Jr. and Joseph Gronastas were involved, with Gronastas's car damaged at the front and Andris's car smashed on one side.
The article reports on the New Hampshire primary as the first real test for national conventions. It notes General MacArthur's open bid for the Republican nomination and President Truman's decision not to seek the Democratic nomination. It lists major figures considered for the tickets, including Dewey, Taft, and Vandenberg, with party split tensions and calls for unity amid rivals.
The Corry Community Chest approves Easter Seals drive started this week at the Chest’s site in Corry. Officials praise the effort as similar to the Christmas campaign and plan house-to-house solicitation to support crippled children and adults.
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