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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
1
An explosion at a British scrap dump near Brunswick Germany killed 13 people and injured 36. Victims included Germans and displaced persons, with Poles among the workers. Officials say a hidden explosive charge may have been placed during the war to destroy the dump, triggered by a falling heavy metal door.
An uneven Red Cross drive reports low donations with about $1,250 raised so far. City officials note sluggish participation among workers and employers, while volunteers continue to push for better turnout and support.
The trial of Axis Sally 15 Gillars ends with a jury verdict of guilty on treason charges. Judge Edward Curran presided as Gillars faces potential execution as the conviction is announced amid courtroom emotion and final pleas.
A Clymer woman, Mrs. Corn Bink, was injured in a two car collision on Route 6 near the city and taken to Corry Hospital by 6:30 PM. A second crash on the same route involved Mrs. Howard Loveland and others, with no official repair count available.
Robert J. Stephens, 60, of Oil City, and Miss Harret Smuts, 75, of Tidioute, died in separate crashes on Route 62. Stephens was struck on the Cliv-Reus highway by a car driven by Thomas Hidhiger, 17, of Anson Relghss, while Miss Smuts died when a vehicle collided four miles south of Irvin. Two others were injured in the latter wreck. Police and deputy coroner reports label Stephens death accidental.
A Russian engineer charged with espionage in New York Federal Court refused to answer questions at arraignment claiming diplomatic immunity. The engineer Gublichev, indicted with Judith Coplon, and a Justice Department employee faced remarks from Judge Rifkind about the necessity of due process before punishment.
Heavy snowfall and freezing rain crippled lines and roads across the city. Utility crews repaired outages in the Fourth Ward while street crews cleared branches and debris. Temperature dipped to 24 degrees after a 43 degree high, with drivers urged to exercise caution as slick conditions persisted into the night. Emergency services and police responded to scattered incidents on major routes, with power lines and telecommunication wires affected in several neighborhoods.
Rome reports Premier De Gasperi announced cabinet unanimity on joining the Atlantic defense pact and aiding its final draft after Foreign Minister Storia outlined the principal conditions. In Tel Aviv, Shertok asserted Israel holds all Negev territory including Red Sea coastal area opposite Aqaba. Guffey gains backing for Allegheny County judgeship amid county politics.
The report notes Israel and Trans-Jordan signing a formal cease-fire order amid tensions and troop movements near Palestine. UN officials awaited replies as border talks continued and Arab Legion units faced accusations of breaking truces.
In Cleveland on May 11, 1969, Protestant and Catholic leaders proposed a four day conference on Christian influence and religious liberty, sponsored by the Department of International Justice and Good Will, to discuss Vatican relations and Soviet policy. An ongoing debate delayed action as delegates weighed penalties and the best path to understanding and freedom under diverse governments. A separate note reports Mrs. D. H. Appel, 82, dies after being struck by a car in Everett, Pennsylvania.
A three story frame building housing Osteil Dry Cleaning in Oil City suffered a major fire that trapped guests in the hotel. Firefighters faced collapse risks as six residents were rescued from upper floors and several firefighters were injured while bringing the flames under control. An unofficial estimate placed property loss at about 100000 dollars, largely covered by insurance.
The Senate approved a bill to raise Pennsylvania governor salary from 18000 to 25000 annually. The measure, passed unanimously, would also lift pay for the lieutenant governor, auditor general, state treasurer and cabinet members to 15000.
Fragmentary OCR text links a woman named Mrs Wiles and a man Raymond Fernandez to a murder case dubbed the Hearts slayer affair. It mentions education at Union City High School and Indiana State Teachers College, with scattered references to Spain, 1847, and investigations by a American consul. The garbled source names several people and places, but details are unclear.
Route 6 crash west of Gorry injures Mary Fallon of Mont alsty North Dakota. Andrew Dawns of Montelair drove Cadillac owned by Thomas Haney. Harry Thompson of Alyrenart drove the potato truck. Car on wrong side. truck veered off road, damaging six guard posts and seven tons of potatoes. Estimated damage total $700. Police say car occupied by Fallon was transported to City physician for evaluation.
Washington report describes a last minute push by the administration to preserve rent ceilings for large cities and defense areas. Rep Pili of Texas warns Congress may trigger a strike if rent controls are not extended, signaling a high stakes political dispute.
The Senate plans a vote on a test to end the southern filibuster as leaders push labor decontrol and control legislation. President Truman’s aides seek swift action while Vice President Barkley and Senator Russell clash over ruling on fili buster limits.
A union threatened to seal New York's Digest railway passenger terminals adding pressure to a long running dispute snarling rail and express shipping. No date set for lines to be drawn with potential picket action around Pennsylvania and Grand avenues central stations. AP editor Curtis dies of acute leukemia at 34 after four months illness.
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