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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1949
Page
1
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Chicago March 9 The prolonged wage hour clash between railroads and 1,000,000 non-operating employees looks headed for final settlement. The eight unions, still deadlocked, agreed to submit remaining issues to a presidential fact-finding board for final and binding decision. Main hurdle remains application of the 40 hour work week to the railroad industry.
Two Corry men Lester Camper and Tinko Thakor were fined for a disturbance on East Main Street. Camper allegedly flashed a gun and robbed Thakor of $20 during a ride that ended near Hubbard's. Both men provided conflicting accounts of the incident as police investigated. Treasury budget report shows receipts of $116.6 million and total debt of $25.0 billion.
Washington March 9 The lengthy trial of Mildred Gillars known as Axis Sally proceeded with prosecutor John M Kelley urging the jury to find Miss Gillars guilty of treason for broadcasting Nazi propaganda from Germany to the United States. The panel heard arguments on whether compulsion and necessity could excuse her actions and if a death penalty was appropriate for treason.
The Agriculture Committee voted 4 to 3 to favor repealing several taxes on pleas margisine while permitting sale of colored may arme it interstate commerce. A proposal would allow sale of yellow nugdrine without tax but require eating places to advertise on menus. Senate filibuster talks continue as Senate debate stretches with references to rent controls and presidential action. Pittsburgh coal company reduced industrial coal prices 15 to 40 cents per ton in the northern West Virginia field.
Turmoil splits the Liberal Party as President Quirino battles party boss Jose Yell with the senate in flux. Fury over control sparks calls for mass marches by veterans and major rallies by Quirino supporters. Violent outcomes loom as factions arm guards and political clashes intensify.
Local Railway Express Agency orders refuse shipments destined for New York City area due to a labor dispute. Workers staged slowdowns at terminals as AFL union seeks a 40 hour work week with two days off and 25 cent pay rise. current week runs 44 hours.
Reed Jr. becomes permanently blind from injuries sustained during Philadelphia's 20 day transit strike. Four cab drivers face aggravated assault and mayhem charges over the incident after a window fan was hurled into his car during the February walkout. Reed, treated at Wills Eye Hospital, was told he will never see again.
Western diplomats view the moves as strengthening Russian leadership. Seven officials promoted include Molotov’s replacement, Vishinsky moving to foreign affairs, Gromyko taking the deputy premier post, and Mikoyan’s ministerial swap for Menchiliu. The changes follow Stalin’s inner circle shifts and aim to assign more duties to deputy prime ministers.
The Retail Merchants Bureau of the Cham ber of Commerce will hold its first 1949 fiscal year meeting at the Bus House at 6 30 p m Thursday March 17. Topics include Carry Days next event review of last year activities and plans for the coming year. Officers and board members including new president Charles Bracken will be introduced.
Miners at Argyle Coal Co in Gallitzin reemerged after a sitdown strike that ended today. Local 1056 grievance committee chair Thomas Knee said the strike continues, and the union will decide next steps after meeting last night. Sixty to eighty miners spent 92 tours underground in a sunlit pit, emerging chilled and hungry.
Harrisburg dispatch says the state Senate seeks a substitute tax as deputy leaders signal passage of the present bill is likely, while the House and governor’s office wage behind the scenes talks on the Fox River levy controversy and tax adjustments. The Finance Committee’s vote and backroom conferences hint at a deal to replace the tax with a broader levy, with party leaders maneuvering toward a swift decision.
Mer 29 year old, divorced last fall, plans to visit his two children on Long Island after attempting a 1 000 mile record flight. Officials from the National Aeronautics Association checked plans to certify a new speed voyage. Odom expressed interest in a pole to pole flight and claimed the world non-stop record times.
The Elks Male Chorus will present a program of spiritual religious and popular songs at Lakewood High School for the Lakewood Fire Department fundraiser. Proceeds support the Shautsuquea Lake rescue program. This marks the chorus's first appearance in the community tomorrow night.
Surging Missouri and Mississippi tributaries flood vast Nebraska Iowa Montana and Louisiana areas. Homes abandoned as waters rise threatening towns including Crete and Seward in Nebraska and parts of O’Neil and Albion. Thousands forced to evacuate while communities brace for continuing high water and road closures.
Lancaster PaMarch 9 The Arnsimy Cow Company announced a 10 to 15 percent price reduction on corkboard products effective for orders after February 25. The State Milk Control Commission chair HN Cobb said Grade A milk prices will drop from 23 to 21 cents per quart in affected areas as orders posted earlier are implemented, with vitamin D fortified homogenized milk set to fall from 23 to 21 cents.
London reports that King George VI is to undergo major abdominal surgery. Surgeons expect removal of a spinal nerve root and other procedures to treat a vascular disease described as thromboangitis obliterans. American and British doctors tied to Mayo Clinic and Peter Bent Brigham Hospital prepared the operation. The illness, a progressive inflammation of arteries, has been known for about 25 years.
Columbus dispatch reports a revised Ohio Turnpike bill moves to the second legislative road west stage with optimism in the senate. Sens Winter and Boyd push toll super highways linked to the Pennsylvania Turnpike proposal. Preliminary surveys show a 938 mile four lane route across northern Ohio to Indiana feasible reducing oil industry concerns about a turnpike monopoly.
Restiliana ana cuss suum to 1075 dollars each were levied against Merton Mountain, Robert Simmon and Fat Green after guilty pleas before Alderman Cobbet on two charges of lstren. They were ordered to pay for a race of beer, a brick of cheese and two cartons of cigarettes stolen from Melia Thalyseyn of West Pleasamth Street late Monday night after giving him a ride home.
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