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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented report notes a Sunday morning service at a local church with Pentecostal emphasis. It mentions the Wile Uumbus and Al Amstey as readable entities, with timing around dawn and a 6 EST 10 window, but details are fragmentary.
British forces in Palestine step up in Jerusalem and Katamon as talks seek a truce. Syrian and Lebanese troops mass on the border while Trans-Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and Iraq pledge to deploy 30 000 regulars to deter further action before May. Jewish militias estimate 9 000 to 7 000 fighters. Sporadic fighting continues around the Holy City amid a cautious calm.
An Erie pedestrian, Vincent Palombo, 70, was killed when struck by a car on Glkane Brown Avenue near 26th Street. The driver, M Fisher, told police he did not see the man until impact amid traffic. Limited details from the scene indicate Fisher and his wife were driving east when the accident occurred.
Mediator Franke Dolizluss reported the railroad labor and management in stalemate on key issues. Three rail brotherhoods set May 11 for a nationwide strike. Dolizluss met separately with leaders to narrow wage and rule disputes and avert a walkout. The carriers hold a wage offer of 15 13 cents an hour, aligned with the presidents board recommendations.
Harrisburg May 3 The Republican and Democratic commands in Pennsylvania will be reorganized this month for the 1948 election fight with 36 electoral votes as the prize. State Senator M Harvey Taylor of Harrisburg seeks another term as state Republican chairman backed by Gov James H Duff. Democrats look for a new chairman to replace J Warren Mickle who will not seek another term. Both parties will elect national and state committee members for four years, with incumbents likely to run again. Top Republicans include Gov Duff US Senator Edward Martin and party leaders.
The American freighter Shell Bar reported a fire off Diamond Shoals Lighthship about 181 miles off Cape Hatteras. A message at Coast Guard HQ said uncontrollable fire in holds 1 and 3 and requested assistance. The Ingham was ordered to Norfolk. The Shell has a crew of 35. Treasury report notes April 29 receipts 85 248, expenditures 105 297 78.66, balance 4 560 188 404.29 with total debt up 23 092 040.89.
New auto insurance rates go into effect today under a statewide schedule approved by the State Insurance Commission. The average rate increase is about 9.8 percent for bodily injury and 6.8 percent for property damage, with a typical premium rise of roughly $5 on basic policies. Higher increases apply to under 25 drivers, and commercial vehicles face property damage changes only. Territory 21, including this section, is affected.
Rev. Clinton F. Hildebrand Jr., pastor of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church for five and a half years, submitted his resignation effective May 31 to accept a new post in Connellsville. He arrived December 1, 1942, and during his tenure the church grew in membership and underwent property improvements. A congregational meeting is set for Thursday night at 7:30 to act on the resignation.
C. B. Bermett of 319 Duane Corry retires after 44 years with Pennsylvania Railroad. He served as engineer in Corry yards for eight years and earlier as fireman on the Chautauqua division, then from 1907 as engineer Old City to Olean, City to Buffalo, and Buffalo to Buffalo. Renowned for accident-free record with minimal sick leave. Member of Division 178 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Generalissimo Ching Kai-Shek pledged to crush Chinese Communists, even at personal risk, as dissension pervades his party. Dispatches from Shanghai to Nanking report war in Manchuria and Yangtze valley, with Communist advances near Shantung and Changlo. Economic turmoil deepens, with capital outflows and a weakening yuan at 860,000 to $1.
In Cleveland on May 3, Senator Taft and Harold Stassen wrap their Ohio delegate struggle amid hopes the outcome will influence early GOP balloting. About 700,000 Republicans vote tomorrow as Taft backers push for Illinois and Pennsylvania gains, while Stassen seeks momentum to derail Taft at the convention.
A parcel bomb addressed to Capt. Rep Farran exploded in Wolverhampton today, killing his brother Rex Farran. Farran, once acquitted of killing a Jewish boy in Palestine, was at the Farran home when the tomb of Shakespeare was found with the book hollowed out. King George VI had decorated Farran for valor in France and Italy.
Slujoy Sanders of Corry was treated for a possible fracture after his auto skidded on wet pavement at 6 45 last night. His car collided with a second vehicle near the Akull area, causing injuries and damage to both cars, with estimates around 800 dollars for damage and 100 dollars for emergency care.
Corry merchants staged a two day event named Corry Days with 70 participating stores including mens and womens clothing, furniture and general merchandise. Reports say shoppers, including nearby Knauvens residents, spent more than in recent weeks and sales totals rose across restaurants and stores.
A driver, Raymond Blodgett, escaped injury when his black 1940 Chevrolet was forced off West Washington Street by an oncoming car and totaled at about 10 56 p m Saturday. The other driver fled, leaving the scene. Police report the blue vehicle damaged Blodgett's car to an estimated 250 dollars and that he was eastbound when the collision occurred. Separately, George Ross Jr an insurance executive announced plans to marry Arline Judge on Wednesday amid London departure plans for her ex-husband Henry Topping and Lang Sure nef.
Severe tornadoes swept seven states over the weekend, killing at least 19 and wounding well over 100. West Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, Indiana, Illinois, and nearby areas suffered property damage as winds toppled buildings, blocked highways, and disrupted rescue efforts. Hospitals reported overwhelmed staff as injured were treated amid ongoing search efforts.
In Washington a tense Senate debate centers on housing legislation tied to a one year extension and a 1.6 billion dollar increase in authority. Supporters cite stabilizing public housing while opponents seek broader guarantees and government loans through next June, amid party maneuvering and executive pressure.
Rev Francis Graves announced at St. Thomas Church that a Convent Fund would be started immediately as the first definite step toward establishing a new convent for the Sisters of Vierey. Plans are vague but indicate facilities will be expanded in the near future once funding is secured.
Chicago, May 3 Packers report a back to work trickle in the six week strike by 610 Packinghouse Workers. Some non-strikers pass gates without incident while pickets remain. Major packers Swit Wilson Armour and Cudahy raise pay nine cents for all plant employees to end the stoppage. Police Commissioner Ray and Crane say almost 4,000 officers are on duty at the plants.
A recruitment drive announced by Major General Daniel B. Strickler for the National Guard division at Indiantown Gap aims to sign up about 10,600 officers and men. The plan uses three recruiting teams plus civilian volunteers with a campaign running May 10 through July 20, plus an August encampment scheduled August 14 to 28. In Pittsburgh a 60 year old retired streetcar operator, John P. Blynn, died after a beating on East End Street, with attackers fleeing after taking $20 and a $50 watch.
Dabats on floor to begin next week. Forrestal called for final pow wow. Hint of attempt to attach UMT amendment.
The House Armed Services Committee advanced a two year selective draft measure. It targets a universal register for ages 18 through 25, with most veterans exempt from service, while a small group would remain registered. The bill faces a floor vote next week as debates over testing and training provisions continue.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower and wife Mrs. Eisenhower settled into a four story brick house at 60 Morningside Drive New York. Neighbors crowded around to greet the new residents with cheerful welcomes and shared memories as the general left the army to assume the presidency of Columbia University in June.
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