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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1948
Page
1
Local auction announces a multi-breed pony sale May 7 at 8.00. Entries include 38 head of horses and heifers with many calves. Buyers from Pennsylvanian stables and nearby counties expected to attend. commission terms and catalog details offered.
United States government argues President Truman may seize railroads under wartime authority to avert a nationwide strike by 180000 workers from the Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Enginemen and locomotive engineers. Justice Department backs the view as mediation efforts exhaust. Presidential talks with both sides possible under this plan.
Secretary of State Marshall warned the House Foreign Affairs Committee that drastic revision of the United Nations without Soviet consent could threaten the organization and prompt rival military alliances. He urged improving existing UN structures rather than new ones. The hearing also planned to hear Warren Austin’s views on peace-organization reforms. Mansfield noted Latin America would back efforts to curb big power influence.
Edward Burlai was indicted in Pittsburgh Federal Court on charges of sending threatening letters through the mail. The missives to Miss Puritis Morefeller warned to end her relationship with a Carry man. The letters bore the label Chuck Luk Clan and were mailed February 12 and 19, 1808.
Reports indicate 10 hit gas in a new well within days as drilling passes 4,400 feet at Carter Hill. optimism runs high for a strong producer. if successful, immediate additional development is planned northwest of the current site. Equipment issues and gear retrieval challenged the crew last week as tests showed substantial gas indications.
Alabama Democrats split over civil rights in a May 5 primary as delegates pledged to bolt the national convention. Some refused to back Truman if civil rights measures passed, with runoff planned for June 1 amid threats of anti bolt factions.
An acute labor shortage in the Corry area leaves 60 unfilled openings at month end. Stewart Long of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports 61 hires during the period and 74 job applicants referred to openings. Shortages affect draftsmen, tool designers, machine operators, clerks, and other skilled posts, with 25 percent of applicants currently seeking work and 80 percent readily referable to openings.
A 25 year old truck driver James Hayden of Columbus Indiana died when his vehicle burned after a crash with another truck on Route 20 four miles east of Harbor Creek. Clair M Whippo 219 Springboro Pa and William Swick 22 Lansing Ave were injured. Whippo gave a dramatic account of Hayden trying to free himself as flames engulfed the cab.
The United Nations moves away from partition toward an emergency regime in Palestine as the General Assembly sets up a committee to draft a provisional government. The Soviet bloc opposes, insisting the 1947 plan should guide fate, risking further delay of a two-state outcome.
Reported talks involve two Arab leaders and neutral parties seeking a deal on Jerusalem. Skirmishes near Jericho and Hebron continue with Haganah loudspeakers in Israeli Arab quarters and appeals for cooperation while a convoy controversy unfolds.
A fast moving measure seeks to force executive departments to share with congressional committees information needed for duties with a provision to shield confidential data by majority vote. Critics Brown Price and Speaker Martin question the scope while warning of penalties including fines and prison.
The Pennsylvania National Guard unit based in Corry increased its ranks toward the 160 needed by July 1 with five new enlistments from Uhl City. Names include Jamey Lowes Glenn Conklin Maurice Carpenter Carl Binteesle and Herbert Combs. The unit now numbers 99 with 14 assigned to peasants and a recruiting drive underway. A planning meeting is set for tomorrow night at 7:90 at One Biate Armory. President Truman nominated Mu. Sen. Muic Pulrchild to be vice chief and four star general of the U S Air Force.
Associated Press reports in Acre Palestine May that typhoid fears grow as Lebanese government plans to send serum and a team of about ten doctors and nurses to assist. British forces and local security tighten amid rumors of troop suspicions and clashes in Acre and Hallah as relief efforts mobilize.
William Green, AFL president, notes Truman’s Taft Hartley stance endears him to workers but is not ready to announce support. Pennsylvania Labor Federation backs Truman. Green cites uncertainty over Eisenhower and third party influence amid Communist concerns.
Ajax Iron Works announces a company wide vacation starting Sunday July 4 for one week. All operations paused except essential maintenance. Employees with one year service receive one week with pay. five years or more receive two weeks. those with over nine months tenure get half a week pay. Plant managers warn July 4 date may shift due to material shortages.
Dental and physical examinations completed in Cory schools under the Medical Program. Dr Guy Butters and staff finished the first cycle with exams in odd-numbered grades and plan follow up treatment as recommended by the state.
David A. quiellom president and funeral manager of Cory Jainey Lowis Manufacturing Corpora tion named member of the Imporkwmt Government Spending Committee of the National Association of Manufacturers in New York. The committee will review federal expenditures and appropriations and recommend economies.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Radecki of Garland welcomed twin sons born at 8:35 and 9:30 PM at Corry Hospital. The mother is the former Dorry San Hen. both parents are well inte rested in the community.
A fragmentary report describes Hebrew state Barowa plans to declare independence with an army of 500 and set up a government led by Visions Koveranent. It cites Lis WwehAliat and mentions a suburb near Midtown Tel Aviv and a sand bar location.
City officials debate removing the World War I fountain in City Park and relocating it on the site. Some favor a World War II memorial with plaques on a circular wall, while others seek alternative placements to avoid altering the site.
May 5 reports show rail passenger fare adjustments sought by Exatern railroads at an interstate hearing. Chicago stock handlers threaten a 400 union strike over wages with demand of 12 cents an hour. Brussels coalition cabinet resigns. In Damascus, Arab volunteers warn British forces to stop stealing Tel Aviv positions, threatening airstrikes.
In Ohio the Stassen campaign widened its lead in 8 of 14 GOP delegate contests as Dalrymple and Well split votes, with 190,811 for Schorr and 163,000 for Marshall in state results. Ohio decisions keep Stassen close to a 23-delegate majority amid farm area support and labor strongholds.
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