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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1949
Page
1
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President Trueman faces protest from John L. Lewis as the United Mine Workers halt operations east of the Mississippi for two weeks in a show of opposition to James Boyd’s nomination as Bureau of Mines director. The strike involves about 400000 miners, with West of the Mississippi not joining, and critics argue the move could influence Senate confirmation.
Babson Park Florida reports economist warnings that inflation may rise slowly as debt funded war preparations continue. He cautions savers to avoid cash and high grade bonds while money supply growth and political action in Washington influence prices. The piece notes the uncertainty of when consumer prices will ease and hints at continued inflationary pressure.
A. Zalanevk and Son begin a three week construir tion of a sand and gravel cement plant at North Corry. The facility will include a ready mix cement operation and move all cement mixing to the North Corry site. A 33 acre tract is owned and a Pennsylv. Ballenad siding will be used for shipping materials. A new well provides water for operations and the project should be ready in weeks. Also noted is the death of former soldier George F. Barcume, 96, who helped kill Sitting Bull's commander. He died at Naval Hospital Philadelphia.
Two youths from Corry and Coudersport escaped from Oakdale correctional school near Pittsburgh. Richard Hunt, 16, and Samies Green, 18, left Allegheny county detention at 7:30 p.m. and are believed headed home.
Lucinda Putnam, a Corry resident aged 102, fractured her right arm and shoulder in a fall while visiting Orlando for the winter. She was honored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society on her 100th birthday and plans to return to Waterford after the season.
Senate leaders faced a pivotal decision after a string of setbacks in Southern filibuster fights. The debate over reform rules and possible compromises dominated talks as Truman pressed for priority measures and both parties traded blame for the stalled civil rights agenda.
A frail 70 year old man, Thomas C. Williams of Bufiso, Nebraska, shot himself in a Capitol Senate corridor yesterday, dying 30 minutes later outside the public gallery. In a letter to the Associated Press the deceased protested pork barrel politics and criticized unions, calling for moral progress.
The report notes a local effort to sponsor playgrounds in Corry as part of city initiatives. Amid a broader political scene, leaders predict passage of a five month rent control extension following a tight 15 vote margin in the prior session.
City and school officials discuss a 10 week recreation program costing 400 to 500 dollars funded by city shares and civic groups. Louis Hying coordinates physical education efforts as plans call for supervision and activities at Loveland Field and four playground waves.
The Federal Power Commission previously denied a proposed pipeline to Buffalo and Oak Ridge for 60 million cubic feet daily, with hearings pushed to next month. Oak Ridge and Tennessee Gas Transmission argue supply is ready but await approval, risking further construction delays as officials worry about intertwined applications and regional energy needs.
Ambassor Alexander Laurhney disowns any Turkish backing for a Mediterranean alliance. Turkish officials say they have no information on Lavrishey or Turkey’s involvement. London diplomats note Russia has pressed for a Mediterranean security framework as a potential curb to Soviet influence while Britain and the United States weigh responses.
About 70 motorists in the Corry area join roughly 3 000 others statewide facing a suspension ruling. The issue centers on a 1946 law and its effective date, with Attorney General T McKeen Chidsey to decide whether two days of prior protection count toward a prior law.
Four masked gunmen raided the Hose Bowl cafe in Lancaster early today, tying up about a dozen patrons and fleeing with an estimated $8,000 in cash and jewelry. They entered through a side door, one gesturing at the front while others secured patrons and the safe. The loot reportedly included the week’s payroll and receipts, plus a ring valued around $1,000. Local police investigated the nighttime holdup and reviewed security footage.
General Ho Ying-Chin became premier of Nationalist China as peace talks with the Communists awaited cabinet formation. Acting President Li Taung-den’s choice to succeed Dr Sun Mo was approved by the Legislative Yuan in a special session, 209 to 30.
A winter storm dropped four more inches of snow across the region, yielding slick roads and poor travel conditions in northwestern Pennsylvania. The day saw high winds and plummeting temperatures, with forecasts calling for a gradual warmup tomorrow. No major accidents were reported despite the hazardous conditions.
A B 36 bomber landed at Carswell Air Base at 7:57 am after a 99,600 mile nonstop flight, the longest for the model. Two engines failed on approach, leaving two hours of fuel when it landed, with Lt. Col. Francis J. Schuck directing the landing and Maj. John Bartlett commanding the mission.
The Vatican celebrated the tenth anniversary of Pope Pius XII's spiritual leadership with a colorful solemn Mass in the Sistine Chapel, drawing Roman Catholic faithful from around the world.
A zoning hearing is scheduled for Tuesday night with Cony property owners and residents invited to review the 1847 ordinance. The meeting will consider changes after public sessions in 1867 and aim to submit a revised measure to the city council with dates for further hearings.
A new well on the east side of Sclotg road encountered quicksand causing sand intrusion into the city water system. Utilities pumped out thousands of gallons as the well was stabilized. Officials reported no serious threat to the water supply and flow increased by about 25 gallons per minute after the fix.
J Poster Meck, 72, longtime president of Altoona First National Bank, died today at Mercy Hospital. A Blair County lawyer for 40 years, he served 30 years on the Altoona school board. He was a former president of the Pennsylvania School Directors Association.
Paris reports the death of General Hon Abyore Giraud at 70 after a battle with fever poisoning. A World War II hero famed for escaping Nazis multiple times, he earned France's highest military decoration for an officer. Giraud's career began at St. Cyr in 1898 and ended with De Gaulle's 1944 retirement clash. He died in a Dijon military hospital.
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