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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1949
Page
1
A jumble of OCR text references Pekin, schools, boards, and local figures. Mentions administrators, rectors, and traders with scattered phrases about stores, goods, and events. Lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Fifty thousand workers join a second Ford strike as 106000 production staff threaten to idle plants worldwide. Union leaders urge production-speed dispute action while Rouge and Lincoln Mercury sites halt operations and pickets form outside factories. The walkout follows tense last-minute talks failing to avert the stoppage.
Erie man Elmer Kissman a 60-year old Bicyris-Erie timekeeper faces a murder charge after his wife testified she was killed by him. Doctors suggested self-inflicted wounds but police records showed powder pins on his weapon. Detectives questioned Kissman overnight before a morning interview with Detective Sec. Avihmm Bonamino.
Erie GE announces large layoffs at its Erie Works, reducing the workforce by about 3 400 by May 27. Assistant works manager Bertram Miller notes continued actions will affect up to 14 000 employed regionally, with original plans for about 100 cuts revised upward due to market demands.
Chinese Communists join the alliance with North Korea and Burmese Reds, per the official Chinese News Agency. The joint pact aims to oppose Western powers as Red forces threaten Hankow and advance toward Nanchang, with fighting reported near Shanghai and Taichong. An American pilot noted limited troop concentrations, while Shanghai authorities moved to evacuate residents amid a hut fire that left thousands homeless.
In Washington on May 5 labor legislation strategists forecast changes as Congress returns to the Taft Hartley issue. The House sent the Wood bill back to committee amid a split vote, delaying passage and signaling no current labor bill. Republican opposition and a proposed compromise aim to keep or modify TH provisions while administration efforts push repeal or replacement through Senate committees.
In Fairmont West Virginia on May 5 two confessed train robbers Lyman Ramscell 24 and George L Ashlan 40 of Youngstown Ohio awaited sentencing by Federal Judge Baws Watkins. They pleaded guilty to charges linked to the March Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ambush at Martinsburg and faced a maximum 20 year term for interfering with interstate commerce plus two consecutive 10 year terms for armed robbery, all to run concurrently for a total maximum 20 years.
Pittsburgh May 5 Accuinted Press reports the CIC pet Steelworkers wage policy committee meets to study 1949 contract claims. Key figures include CIO head Philip Murray and union leaders who say wage raises pensions and benefits are sought. About 708000 workers may have reopenings with 11 822 wage agreements in the fabricating industry expiring within three months.
Washington observers say cost of living may ease as economists describe a period of diminishing price pressures. At Pittsburgh a council member noted the economy still in transition while details of a school employee death near the Mar Nourse College emerged with police and officials reporting a disturbed incident.
A twin engine transport crashed near Ogden Utah resulting in two fatalities. The incident occurred today with authorities reporting two people killed. Investigators secured the scene as emergency crews assisted at the wreck, and the cause remains under investigation.
Assemblyman W W Waterhouse leads a Harrburg meeting to revive efforts to rebuild the Columbus Dam wrecked in the 1947 flood. State rules halt legislative appropriation, but the Department of Forests and Waters may grant approval to proceed. Admiral Draemel will inspect the site in July as Chapman Dam plans are discussed. A nonprofit group formed after demolition may raise funds from sportsmen and others to support reconstruction.
Sparta High School will graduate 14 seniors in a Thursday evening commencement on May 12 at 8:30 p.m. Preceding services include baccalaureate on Sunday evening in the school auditorium. The Corry High Orchestra will perform and the program features a Ship of State theme with readings and songs. Dolorese McPannell and Thylend Markle Fish share top honors. no valedictorian was named due to a close top-two tie.
May 5 Turin Italy The death of Italy championship soccer team Turin in a plane crash last night mourned across Italy for 10 days The wrecked plane struck Superga Hill near Turin hitting the cathedral and courtyard The crash ended the era of the five time national champions and the international squad during a European trip.
Four masked gunmen held up a Cleveland bank before and after noon today, taking about 25 000 dollars. Victims Antti Binio, 62, teller, and George Ziemb, 42, vice president of Lincoln Heights Savings and Loan, reported the holdup. The bandits fled in a car near the Onyx River area, abandoning one vehicle. Police traced the robbers’ path to nearby streets as they fled.
A local board weighs hospital construction options with a Monday deadline. Directors debate costs and funding steps as they consider Delux plant types and the overall project scope amid financial constraints and possible public impact.
Associated Press reports May 5 that Republican leaders in Washington rally support for President Taft's economy plan amid a Senate split. Taft says 42 Republicans can override Democratic opposition, as Byrd boasts a plan to consolidate many separate appropriations into a single package.
Israel and its UN representative Aubrey Eban prepare a long case as debate opens on Israel's bid for United Nations admission. Three factions question the timing and implications while Tangled issues include repatriation of refugees and efforts to prevent further conflict between Arabs and Jews.
A blast at the Hardesty Chemical Company plant in Dover Ohio yesterday killed one worker and injured seven others. Two workers were burned severely and several others suffered injuries requiring treatment. The incident occurred during a workday disruption and initial reports indicate extensive property damage to the Sunt plant area. Local authorities and company officials are investigating the cause of the explosion and its impact on operations.
Washington May 5 Leaders among major quarrelsome factions agreed the Truman administration would lack full control of the House. They privately said the administration could block major bills but could not dictate the legislative timetable. Three bills about veterans pensions labor and curbing violence were noted as examples acted on by the House this year.
Emergency teams kept working to reach four trapped miners in a burning mine near Sirardville Pennsylvania as a second plan involving vent shafts and down the shaft elevator was pursued. Officials inspected air holes and installed fans while authorities awaited any sign from the men trapped since Tuesday night.
May weather brought record heat as Corry and surrounding areas reached 86 degrees. Weather officials note this may be the warmest May day in 19 years with forecasts calling for clearing skies and possible showers later. Details cover regional highs, fronts, and upcoming mild nights across Oklahoma and Texas panhandle to the Atlantic coast.
April logs report 34 area car mishaps with 30 injuries and one fatality. Total damage estimated at 2600 dollars, with incidents at Corry, Lawrence Park, and West Spencer sub stations. Police note 24 drivers involved and investigations pending possible license actions.
A two car collision in the city caused about 160 in damage and left two vehicles with bumper contact. One car owned by Mary Glivna was driven by Louie Te winkle. the other involved an unidentified teen. No serious injuries reported. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon near South Center. Treasury notes from Washington show May budget receipts of 1.4994? and expenditures of 196.009 billion with a total debt around 251.577 billion.
Berlin observers say a Western victory in the German struggle could shatter the Soviet iron curtain. They forecast four power talks in Paris and New York to end blockades and shape a federation with maximum Soviet influence. Officials expect Moscow to shift from obstruction to seeking economic leverage and to boost Communist influence in Western Europe and central Germany.
Berlin blockade to be lifted May 12 under Big Four accord. Council of Foreign Ministers to meet in Paris May 22 to discuss Germany and Berlin issues. Western and eastern powers outline plans for postwar control, with emphasis on blocking and zoning of Berlin and removal of Soviet pressure on Western sectors.
In Columbus the House commerce and transportation committees voted 19 to 9 to postpone indefinitely the rubber railroad line. Gov. Frank Lausche urged the committee to reconsider, citing the need for a careful study of geology and ore connections between Lake Erie and the Ohio River.
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