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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1948

Page

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Union Advances Plans for Chrysler Walkout

Detroit May 7 The FEIO United Auto Workers push ahead with plans for a walkout at Chrysler Corp. mediators move to bring the parties together before the May 12 deadline. UAW seeks 30 cent an hour raise plus fringe demands while Chrysler counters with a six cent offer. If talks fail 75,000 workers could strike across 19 plants, in the first major automotive walkout since 1945-49.

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Hit and run driver surrenders in nine year case

In Pottsville Pennsylvania on May 7 authorities said Lawrence Fennesy surrendered after nine years fearing the consequences. He pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving for a 1890 hit and run that killed Joseph A. Fisher of McAdoo. Judge Staudenmeier sentenced him to 18 months to three years in prison. Mrs James McDevitt, wife of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor president, died at Morey Hospital of a heart ailment.

FBS Pottsville Aiman Lawrence Fennesy Pennesy Charles W. Staudenmeier Ashland Fennesy Joseph A. Fisher McAdoo Phil Adelphia Mig, McDevitt PKAD Pittsburgh James McDevitt Morey Hospital

Hospital Tag Day Sale Opens Today at Corry

Hospital tag day sale launches tonight and runs all day tomorrow at the Corry area. Auxiliary members organize the event with Widmann and Teal Drug Store assisting. Boy Scouts and Girl Beata units participate, selling tags and supporting expenses for distribution and proceeds.

Corry Hosdig Vonight Muwlyuirtern Widmann and Girl Beata Proverds

Executions Rise in Greece After Leftist Uprisings

Mass executions continued in Greece under a new administration for murder tied to leftist uprisings in 1944. Nineteen executed, thirteen more in Athens, eleven in Salonika, bringing totals to over eight hundred in 36 hours. The British embassy sought explanations from Vice Premier Tsaldaris as cabinet reshuffles unfolded and Parliament was suspended for a month under King Paul. Dwight Griswold and U.S. officials aided in resolving the stalemate between Sophoulis and Tsaldaris.

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Post Office opposes taking over small package trade

May 7 report notes the Post Office Department rejects taking over the Railway Express Agency small package business. Postmaster General Jesse Donaldson says parcel post costs exceed parcel postage by about 50 million dollars, and facilities lack to handle Express Company work as rates rose. A shift in traffic followed rate increases.

Lhils Parcel Post

Air Force readies orders for new planes in peacetime plan

Washington May 7 The Air Force moves to buy 2727 warplanes pending President Truman's signal amid a Senate House conference push. A $3.23 billion expansion bill passed the Senate and awaits White House action to start production. The plan aims to speed air power growth, with 243 bombers, 1575 jet fighters, and 909 support aircraft by 1953. The debate touched on drafting and universal military training but favor favored moving ahead.

Associated Washington Air Force Truman Senate House White House Delphine Forrestal Leo Allen R-I Howie Fatles Allen Tere Fang Iate

Gas line proposed from Kentucky to Buffalo faces delay

The Tennessee Gas Transportation Company seeks approval to build an 895 mile pipeline from Kentucky to a point near Buffalo at an estimated cost of 224,954 dollars. The project would serve gas distributors in the region including PNG, which requests daily delivery of 10 million cubic feet. If approved, operation could be delayed two to three years. Also, State College plans to crown Queen Algie Afine Moser of Shia Mokin tomorrow evening at a campus ceremony.

Corry Roni Kentucky Buffalo Federal Power Commission Tennessee Gas Transportation Company Tennessee Company Pennsylvania Coriwnnius PNG Queen State College Pennsylvania State College Algie Afine Moser

U S Effort To End Palestine Bloodshed Doomed

President warns the plan may fail as deadlines approach and British mandate ending next week risks renewal of Arab Jewish warfare amid warnings from officials.

U.S Palestine

Jews Claim New Gaza Gains In North Palestine

Haifa May 7 Jews say they seized territory in northern Palestine as Britain’s mandate nears end. They report captured Arab villages near the Christ’s boyhood home and a nearby overlook, and established a government over the areas they control. Western Europe fears instability while U S and British officials seek an international force to end fighting by May 15 to prevent broader Arab Jewish war.

Palestine Haifa Great Britain Holy Land United Nations Slawish Nakar Sea of Guliler Safad Selene Arab el Edha Sejéra Tiherias Hagatiah Arab el Edhta Debel Et Tur Mount Tabor Europe Middle East Greens Yugoslavia Bulgaria Albania Iran Turkey Middle Eup

Corry High Students Take Scholarship Test

Fourteen students from the Corry Senior class are participating in a statewide examination conducted by county school officials. The winners in each county of the RBGH senatorial district will receive four hundred dollars per year for four years to attend any Pennsylvanian college of their choice. Last year’s county winner was John Windah of West Washington Street, now at Edinbor State Teachers College.

Corry High Brle County Schiaals Department of Public Instruction RBGH Stair iPenhaylyantit. Mt John Windah West Washington Street Whe Edinborn State Teachers College

Churchill urges plan to create new Europe

Winston Churchill urged a 22 nation forum in The Hague to form a new European council under postwar world order. He called for three zones of influence, including a united Western Hemisphere alliance, and proposed an emergency council for Europe to pursue economic recovery and military defense with regional councils and joint action.

Churchill Europe Hague Netherlands Winston Chon Weed Western Hemisphere Buftaly Lon Wrente Hugopein Assembly Parliament of Europe

Will Reorganize Dems On May 24

SARRISBURG May 9 J Ware reports the Democratic state committee plans to reorganize on Monday May 24 in Harrisburg. The executive committee and 12 regional districts will convene to select new officers and set the schedule for the reorganizational steps.

Dems Associated Press Sarrisburg J. Ware Mickle Demouralié Sool Eebo BeAer Democrata Nationa Pomurite Weleck Ung Wu Dholmaan Wlyaady Philly Maithews Carlisle Fueniey

GOP Delegates to Meet May 2 in Philadelphia convention

A Pennsylvanian delegation prepares for the Republican national convention in Philadelphia with Gov. James J. Davis leading the delegation and Edward Martin as favored presidential candidate on the first ballot. Delegates from Montgomery County and others align with Dull and Willman as Baltimore leaders plot strategy. A possible 62 delegates from Pennsylvania are expected to attend.

Associated Press Aarrisburg Pomisyvunie Mie Gopatsieommittey Bottmieel Yes Bellevue Sleaford Philadelphia James JH. Dull Keystone Wevens Onty Duff Torsa Pennsylvanis U.S. Senufay Edward Martin Favorit Dui Hursid Wilawien Minnesota Pennsylvania Tn Wadillan Toy Gooke Wontgomery County J. C Pew Slaszen

Compromise Near in Senate on Atomic Jobs Debate

In Washington May Bolant support grows for extending Lilienthal term limits to July 1 1950. Senator Vandenberg GOP leader backs a two year extension to ease controversy while Senator Taft hints he may oppose. President Truman warned shorter extensions could hinder programs as panel eyed a compromise next week amid fresh calls for staggered terms in the Atomic Energy Act.

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Washington committee backs Tarson nomination for war assets post

The committee approved Jess Tarson of Oklahoma for the war assets administrator role. It also recommended without assent the appointment of retired rear admiral Pant L. Wath ep as successor. A British refusal to appoint a new payer for Jerusalem and a UN designation for the job were reported.

Waawintton Wingi Thaennto Jess Tarson Oklshota Svante Caniin Pant L. Wathep

Rail Strike Shrinks Corr y Plants and Shipping

A nationwide rail strike threatens to halt operations at Corr y area plants including Raymond Gerry Jamestown Ajax and Aero Supply. Embargoes on livestock perishables and vital materials will spread within days, with some lines paused and production slowed as workers walk out.

Doreye Macertela Tex Aue Pelleyivan Raymond, Gerry, Jamestown, Ajax Aero Supply Raymond Pisnic Exeter Ube Railway Express Railway Express Agency Woup Mlk Hospital Traip

Guardsmen of Company A to receive uniforms soon

Word from Harrisburg states Guardsmen in Company A will be issued new uniforms. Sel. Winfield Williams received orders to travel to the capital for the first issue of uniforms. He is authorized to return with a Federal Tank and trailer to be stored at the Armory for official use. The move follows the Pennsylvania National Guard revival program begun nearly two years ago. On Tuesday night May 25, the local guard unit will be inspected by Dr Caldulles Frenchy Jr, Army instructor of the 112th Infantry, at 7 30 p m after a property and records survey in the afternoon.

Harrisburg S/Sel Winfeld Willams Myst Owegt Caldulles , Frenchy, Jr 112Th Infantry

Truman Still Holds Hope For Rail Agreement

President Truman, in a cabinet meeting, pursued a path to avert a railroad crisis with the Brotherhoods and carriers. Officials said seizure powers could be invoked under wartime authority if talks fail, with a Washington conference and a 6 pm Tuesday deadline looming.

Washington Truman Breelman Steelmasy Charl Clarke Clark Steelman W. Fulley Association of America Railroads Truman Agai Aolelior Ganeral Supreme Court United States Wir Vallyonds Tulle Davi B. Robertson AlvanleyJohnston Lacoma Alfred J. Glover Partey Johnnston Bleveland Johnstot Defense Transportation

Harmony Bus Drivers Vote On New Offer

Harmony bus drivers vote on a company proposal after a negotiating session. The Amalgamated Association of Street Electric Railway and Motor Employees met to settle terms, with a new contract offer presented at 1 30 today to avert a strike. The union earlier sought 27 cents per hour, and two cars were involved in the talks amid improved working conditions.

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