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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a cattle sale and related items including horses, saddles, possible prices, and local names. Mentions Wayne, Payne, and a county context with dated references and medical or household terms mixed in.
Four years after Pacific victory over Japan the United States is retreating its main defense line in the Pacific under current budgets and strategy. Submarines remain the sole weapon not reduced, while West Coast defenses and Hawaii’s forces face steep cutbacks and limited carrier presence. Military observers warn any enemy assault could still be met within 24 hours, but Pacific deployment is dramatically diminished.
Seymour Levin, 17, was given life imprisonment for the murder of 12 year old Ellis Simon in Philadelphia. He pleaded guilty to murder after enticement into his home where the boy was killed and his body found mutilated behind a suburban garage with more than 50 stab wounds.
Disjointed OCR notes describe Company A and Operation Shamrock with references to World War II veterans Lt Willian Mair and Lt William Hoyle, air corps connections, and an incident involving vessels or items dumped over a location. Multiple garbled names and places appear, with unclear outcomes or dates.
A new storm dumps five inches across the region bringing total weekly snowfall to a higher count. Weatherman George Ayynderick reports 418 inches of snow near the No 2 fire station while crews clear major routes including Route 0 and nearby streets.
The Corry Country Club board gathered at Dr. J. Guy Butters home for its regular morning session. Ethan Carter was named pro and greenskeeper for the coming season, with a report on his greenskeeping course at State College. Lynford Hase will serve as steward, plans to open the club house and course were tentatively set for April 16-17, and new member applications were discussed. Roger Brown’s resignation as director was accepted. successor to be named at the next meeting.
In Pittsburgh and surrounding counties, a coal mine work stoppage enters six weeks as stockpiles tighten. Government estimates show about 10 million tons in reserve with 45 to 80 days supply. coal merchants report seven days in some yards and demand spikes. Leaders urge end to the shutdown while major users like U S Steel plan continued operations.
A slow moving auto on West Main Street yesterday afternoon credited with averting a sledding accident at the West Main and Fifth Avenue junction. Dick Hernerg, six, was bumped but in good condition at Corry Hospital after being dragged momentarily under a car driven by Ells Higby of Elgin who stopped within feet. Andrew Paulson took the boy to the Aero Supply area and he stayed overnight for observation.
Corry driver named in damage suit filed in Erie county court yesterday by John Justice of Springfield. Justice seeks 202 dollars in a trespass action stemming from an incident April 18, 1848 on Route 6 near Union City.
Washington dispatch reports critics assail admission of 22 delegates from Russia and other Communist nations to a world peace conference in New York March 25. Congress committees and officials debate the legitimacy and possible anti Communist impact of the event.
Harrisburg report notes March 17 is likely to set September 13 as the primary date. A Senate bill to move it to June 21 faces skepticism. Kephart argues the change would revive a WWI era vote law while critics cite insufficient ballot mailing time for soldiers. The current system already runs primaries in odd years for local offices, with one statewide slot this year.
Mrs Horace H Underwood wife of the former adviser to the American occupation government is killed at her Seoul area residence. She was shot in the side and died en route to a hospital leaving five children. The crime occurred amid postwar tensions as regional news notes Tito and Yugoslavia facing Cominform pressure.
In Berlin on March 17 the Russians released Private First Class Jacob J. Jacobson of Fresno California after detaining him for suspected cooperation with U S forces. The Associated Press reports five Russian officers picked him up inside the Soviet zone and he was returned without further demand.
Two armed bandits hijacked a payroll in Farrell Pennsylvania in front of the 8 1 Bank yesterday driving off in two cars. Ralph Johns of Me Bell Construction Co was abducted briefly then released unharmed. Johns alerted police in Sharon after the escape as Bell Company employees continued their work on a steel project.
Green clad pipers led soldiers and Marines in a Dublin parade honoring Tivlant’s patron saint as crowds packed the fag decked streets. President Sean T. O’Kelly and government officials attended a high mass at the Pre Cathedral before services and football games.
Senate action on administration bills to create two state authorities to fund long range building projects moved toward final passage. The measures would raise unemployment pay caps and expand medical benefits, with Republican opposition and union-led debates shaping the outcome. Interests included workers’ compensation, disability payments, and refunds to farmers on energy taxes. Steel prices also declined as market adjustments continued.
Associates Press reports a new Red drive in China as forces threaten the Truman program. Communist troops advance toward Nai king and other areas while observers expect river crossings to resume next month, signaling a broader push.
The hospital reports 297 patients treated during February with 1004 days of service and 31 births. Surgical services included 41 major and 39 minor operations. Directors present at the meeting were Nast, Smith, Rainesulo, Hawkins, Holden, Young and Elston.
A two room tarpaper shack behind the city dump houses 11 people including a 12 year old father, his wife aged 16, a three week old, and eight in laws. With no work prospects, the family subsists on 30 loaves of bread weekly and $20 from a yard job. The mother sacrifices food for the baby while longing to stay together. officials debate whether the father will return to school after failing the seventh grade.
Congressional leaders privately concede Democrats lost control of Congress while a compromise rent control bill moves. The Senate may vote today on a compromise limiting debate as rent caps and boosts are debated. A joint committee could reconcile House and Senate versions to extend controls with adjustments.
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