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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1949
Page
1
Two individuals named Velli Dele Ste and Mie Tui Vais are noted in a brief item indicating a win by Mike in a local event. The readable text emphasizes names and a victorious outcome related to a competition or race without additional context.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Engh Titus in unclear context. No clear event dates places or organizations are readable to confirm a specific news item or outcome.
Congress faces a tense day as President Truman seeks stronger rent controls and broader 1949 program items. Senator Tobey pushes a six month extension amid Senate filibuster tensions with House action lingering on housing, foreign aid, and Taft Hartley repeal.
Buffalo court awards Dan and Dahl, Mr and Mrs Miller a total of 10 350 for injuries and vehicle damage from a bus crash. The bus involved was driven by Grassia and passengers include Edward Hitler and Lawrence Finusselel among others. Insurance and ownership details noted. figures show individual payouts and potential future additional sums.
James Patrick Ryan 24 a U S sailor from Huntingdon Pa said he was shanghaied into the French Foreign Legion after missing his ship 19 months ago in the Mediterranean. He claimed arrest by French military police and escape from Indo China to China and was en route to the United States. Navy officials said he was not in custody aboard his fighter ship.
Harrisburg reports Gov. James H. Hunt warns that Pennsylvania veterans would face undue hardship if veteran hospital construction is curtailed. Three state department heads will travel to Washington to protest proposed cuts affecting a new 200 bed Harrisburg facility and reductions of 1200 beds in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with a hearing set March 24 before a Senate subcommittee.
Five vehicles were damaged in a collision on the Kane road near Youngsville on a Wednesday afternoon while en route to test Richard Sledmuliy. Vehicles involved included a Mineral hearse and a Buick sedan owned by local funeral homes and several private cars. drivers included Walley Anderson and Rubin Sullivan. Damage was several hundred dollars. low speeds and a slow line of vehicles limited injuries.
New York march 14 Kenneth Ryan former city detective sought as key figure in a sensational wiretapping plot against high city officials surrendered to appear before the Manhattan grand jury at 2 30 p m He claimed he would have accepted an ambassadorship to France if he laid off his campaign against the administration The district attorney said a key figure Kenneth Ryan would surrender within an hour The treasury report for March 10 shows net receipts 94264536 16 budget expenditures 119906884 97 cash balance 4175326504 27 total debt 252026230130 32 up 29613448 64 from the previous day
The Associated Press reports Iceland seeks U S guidance on joining a security pact. Foreign minister Byrn Bensciivisson arrives in Washington amid debate over base access and North Atlantic security. Decisions hinge on France Italy and publication of the treaty text, with a two week worldwide public discussion before signing.
Weather remains cold delaying sap flow as sugaring enters fifth week. Producers report steady to strong early boil output with some turning more syrup than last season. Prices hover around 4.40 per gallon, while demand stays cautious and color grades shift to smaller, higher quality tonnages.
Over 100 people visited the Wallace agency showroom on Friday and Saturday to view the 1949 Clagsten automobile during its two day display. At the close of the event, three silver dollar prizes were awarded: John Pfeiffer of 18 Brook Street won $25, Richards of East Pleasant Street won $15, and Andrae Oldenski of West Main Street won $10.
City Streets Department workers yesterday finished the second digest snow removal phase using city locks plows and lifting equipment. They cleared sections of West Mait e creel North Center Street near the railroad tracks and Park Place and Eps Washington Street between Park Street and North Chester Street. Crews planned to address South Center Street and near the Municipal Building this morning. The season’s light sun has yielded better results than prior years with New Year’s Day snow cleared similarly.
In a mass action 471 000 union miners walk off the job obeying Lewis ending coal production. A zoning hearing is announced for tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the Municipal Building urging attendance from residents and property owners to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance and its civic benefits. The article argues understanding of zoning motives and methods will ease opposition and highlight gains for the community.
Harrisburg March 14 The gas tax bill moved through the Senate with little progress as lawmakers debated delays and hearings. Senator William Lame and others pressed for immediate action while Republicans urged restraint and committee reviews. The session focused on whether to proceed before the hearing and potential revenues.
The freighter Haven, 3400 tons, struck a rock in fog off Hong Kong and listed. Captain George Chunehen, 59, radioed for help as crew begged for assistance. Divers found bow damage. ship was en route from Samar to a Hong Kong bunker after discharging 500 stateless Chinese.
Police reported a disturbance after a meeting of the local union where Union Official Buckmaster and three other men were beaten. Witnesses named several attendees, with charges of assault as authorities investigated the incident and noted a vote had occurred on some factional issue.
Albert B. Fox, 88, of Columbus, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence after a truck backed into a Frazer sedan on Second Avenue. Police arrested him at 1:31 p.m. Fox faced a county court hearing and was released on $1,000 bond after arraignment.
James Orega 18 of Coudersport and Richard Hutt 17 of this city were picked up by police and returned to Oakdale correctional school yesterday after walking on West South Street Friday night. Officers had been alerted after the youths escaped from the school at 7:80 p m Friday.
Miners nationwide begin a stoppage affecting coal output as United Mine Workers chief Lewis orders pits closed from today to March 28 in protest of President Truman's nominee Dr James Boyd to head the Bureau of Mines. Senator Byrd urges prompt Senate confirmation.
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