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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1948
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a rural auction with tools and household goods such as wagons wheels grinders tables chairs and a dress display. Names like Chesley Mareh and others appear amid scattered items and dates including March 1 17 19 and 20 for listings and demonstrations.
Paris report notes the European recovery conference voted to include western Germany in the Marshall Plan scope. Spain’s exclusion was debated while Germany’s role and future voting status were outlined. The Senate approved a 15.8 billion dollar first year program as part of the recovery effort and broader international organization plans.
The Socialist party in Pennsylvania named candidates for the November election opposing both major parties for governor and state treasurer. They filed a petition to place Hans Pewrs of Southampton Bucks County on the ballot for auditor while Whites Fy and Edlidger Hekitis were named for treasurer. May Bata C. Ftuerger of Chicago and Darlington Hoopes of Reading were named as presidential and vice presidential nominees.
Costa Rican forces capture rebel stronghold at San Cristobal near Savino after bombing and street fighting. Government says 160 prisoners, 50,000 rounds of ammunition, six cases of dynamite and grenades taken. one death reported. Open revolt spreads amid tension over presidential election and power outages.
The Associated Press reports wreckage of an aft airliner was found Saturday near Sao Paulo Brazil. Among the two passengers identified is Albert Bindey of Brooklyn N Y. The other victims were flight attendants. The aircraft was en route from Juiz de Fora to Rio de Janeiro via Sao Paulo. Bindey is son of Edwin Hinder of 60 Beaver Street New York City.
Washington March 16 A House committee prepared a formal reply to President Truman after he ordered agencies not to respond to congressional requests for loyalty information on federal employees. The dispute centers on Dr Edward Condon of the National Bureau of Standards and the Hoover letter cited by officials as justification. Secretary Harriman said the loyalty board cleared Condon and would not surrender the letter. Treasury report shows March 12 balance at 33,884,004.00 with receipts 227,950,142.32 and expenditures 99,716,376.56.
Local authorities pursue Mrs. Wilard Hutchinson of Rooseville for passing at least nine worthless checks in Warren County. About 64,000 in drafts were written across 15 western Pennsylvania communities. After arraignment, bond set at 500 each. only Mrs. Hutchinson released. Stores named include Orcutt Firestone, Nasts, the Hon Store, Stahl's Jewelry, Led Taylor's, Zuckerman's, Chapin and Sons, among others awaiting action.
Corry Chamber of Commerce installed new officers for the coming year led by Earl T. Cherry as president and Robert A. Ott as senior vice president. Plans include attending the National Affairs Dinner at Hotel Damestown with Truman D. Weller addressing on safeguarding city views to national lawmakers. Attendees from Corry include Charles Bracken Earl Cherry Robert A Ott Sr Roger Brown Phin Zalaieck and Haney Buract.
Pittsburgh march 16. A mushrooming soft coal walkout threatens major industry impact within 24 hours as about 210000 workers, over half of US soft coal miners, join in backing John Levis's demand for 100 monthly pensions. Illinois has all Mine Workers members quit. other states report halted work.
President Truman studies the soft coal walkouts as UMW President Lewis and labor leaders debate possible government mediation. U.S. officials weigh injunctions and Taft Hartley act machinery while 39,000 workers walk out in Pennsylvania and 100,000 meat packers strike nationwide amid White House mediation efforts.
Washington march 16 the house moved to approve a local option rent control bill transferring power to set rents from a central government to locally appointed boards. Democrats backed the measure while Republicans argued local insight matters more. The bill aimed to extend rent controls to may 1 1949 with senate preference for earlier limits.
Early reports place roughly 73 houses damaged and property losses around 450000 as a tornado struck the Florence area. Communication lines failed, with Sheffield and Tuscumbia also impacted and neighborhoods left isolated. Local authorities surveyed wreckage, noting demolished shops and widespread damage across multiple subareas along the Tennessee Valley line.
A gunman identified as Markovich opened fire outside Power Memorial Academy as students practiced for St. Patrick Day events, killing 16 year old Thomas Brady and wounding six others. Police pursued and captured him after he ducked into a shop, where his gun misfired. He claimed to target Catholic schoolboys and blamed Italians and politicians for his actions. The incident occurred near an armory three blocks from the school.
Washington March 16. The House Appropriations Committee urged cutting the Agriculture Department budget for next year to 95,232,480. It approved 543,421,453 for new requests including 85,000,000 for the school lunch program and 400,000,000 of loan authority for the REA.
City council votes to withdraw condemnation of the former Imperial Hotel after improvements to the fire guard schedule. A $20,000 bond to indemnify the city must be posted before final withdrawal, with barricades to be removed once the bond is secured. Debates ownership of the building continue, while routine actions include park equipment use, alley storm sewer repayment, and a street light installation request.
A 3947 Chevrolet sedan, license 7612, was stolen from West Park Place last night after eigenaar Gilbert McCollough Clarendon parked at the Corry Hotel and briefly left the vehicle. The car contained a briefcase. officers statewide were asked to assist in locating it.
A Bureau of Food and Drugs agent from Harrisburg cited two local grocery sites for selling a brand of sausage with fat content exceeding the permitted percentage. The action followed conformance checks and involved enforcement in the local area.
Washington March 11 The House Agriculture Committee voted 10 to 0 to shelve all repeal bills on oleomargarine taxes. Chairman Hope outlined that committee action blocks floor consideration unless a discharge petition gains 218 signatures. Oleomargarine taxes include 10 cents per pound on colored oleo and a quarter cent on uncolored, with licenses for manufacturers and wholesalers.
Hotel Corry undergoes extensive remodeling costing 585000 with work in the lobby rooms ceilings and woodwork to Ivory tones. New furnishings lighting and carpeting planned as the Emery Corp continues upgrades and the Gold and Jerry rooms see major investments. John Manson firm handles painting as the project proceeds toward completion by next summer.
London report says on March 16 strikers deprived the king queen and Dowager Queen Mary of central heating for a second day. Buckingham Palace staff carried hot water to royal baths while about 80 buildings were shut by service employees including Parliament houses Marlborough House Kensington Palace and the courts.
President Truman will address a joint session of Congress on Wednesday amid world tensions and Soviet pressure rumors. Expect discussion of defense pacts, Marshall Plan stance, and Greek Turkish military aid as lawmakers weigh new foreign aid measures and universal military training options.
A London dispatch reports Britain reduces the fresh meat ration again effective next Sunday. The new allowance cuts meat value to a smaller amount, with rationed staples including canned goods, and lower purchasing power for households.
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