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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
1
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Babson praises land as the best investment and urges readers to shift from debt to cash flowing farms. He cites the Torrens title system and praises bottom land in Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma. He predicts stable farm profits despite national price declines and criticizes eastern labor issues. Continued on page five.
Washington May 7. Representative Sims of South Carolina said the House may within a month pass a new version of the compromise Democratic labor bill. The measure would include injunctions or seizure provisions in national emergencies and could protect union members from arbitrary leader actions, with Senate discussions ongoing and Democratic support sought for a version satisfying southern Democrats and strong districts.
Local Blue Cross plan operators announce that Corry subscribers may still be treated at St Vincent's or Houlot Hospital in Brie while contracts end. Each subscriber remains protected until their individual contract year expires, after which hospitals may bill the difference between insurance and fee.
A British foreign office spokesman said Britain and the United States will hold preliminary talks in Paris before sitting down with Russia in the Big Four Germany conference opening May 23. The French foreign office said Dr. Philip Jessup, the U.S. ambassador-at-large, will fly to Paris for the talks.
A Titusville driver Seymond Peebles 30 was cited for reckless driving after a two-vehicle crash four miles west of Union City around 9 45 yesterday afternoon. Five people were injured including Patricia Phelps age three and Judy Phelps age five who remained in Union City Hospital.
In Meadville Crawford County Court Judge Tayee Mook ruled that the Sparta property tied to unpaid taxes may be sold by private bidding. Emory Blakeslee and Richard C. Cook had petitioned, with bids proposed at 400 and 600 dollars respectively. The sale date was set for June with competitive bidding allowed starting at 10 3 a.m. on the first Monday in June.
The Commonwealth approves distribution of funds totaling $130,223 to police pension funds in 101 municipalities. Auditor General Weldon B. Heyburn notes the Erie region and surrounding areas receive specified shares, including Corry at $929, with other towns listed such as Erie, Edinboro, Girard, Union City and Wesleyville among others. The allocations reflect pension retirement fund support for local police departments.
Wallace W Wellman former Corry banker and past commander of Company A Pennsyilvania National Guard has been secured to deliver the Memorial Day address in City Park Mir Wellman resides in Everett where he is employed in a bank He spoke to the city several years ago and was well received Veterans Council in charge of the program says arrangements for the event are not yet complete
Nationalist reports claim Chinese Communist efforts near Shanghai faltered amid heavy losses in two sector attacks 30 miles west and 35 miles northwest of the city. Despite pauses at Shanghai defenses, Reds push deeper into southern China along a 300 mile front toward Hankow Canton rail line. Nanchang reportedly under siege as shops close and transport halts. Wildcat strike ends in Baltimore after four days with limited disruption.
Local observers see governor backed amendments as likely to pass affecting school budgets. The Corry school board plans a three mill tax levy and a seven percent amusements tax plus a yearly club membership tax to cover costs, with details to be debated at the May board session and possibly disclosed only after final votes.
A string of tornadoes across Texas killed three people and damaged Sundown and Morton. The storms toppled homes and touched off fires as a cold front moved from the Midwest toward the East. Weather shifts produced near normal temperatures in many regions while scattered snow fell in Wyoming and parts of the South.
Dearborn Mayor Orville Hubbard begins peace efforts amid a 65,000 Ford workers strike involving Annett Mattett. He proposes a meeting of Ford, CIO United Auto Workers, and CAW to end the walkout as Ford plants idle in Dearborn and Detroit. Discharges on the Rouge line spark lines and picket tensions. Hubbard invites Ford chairman Walter Reuther and UAW leaders to a Thursday talks session.
The local forecast reports a 36 degree drop overnight with a thermometer in Corry showing a 90 degree morning. Yesterday's high reached 86 degrees as heat and humidity eased. The weatherman predicts cooler, drier conditions today into tonight with fewer showers.
Officials disclose two hydrants on East Wayne Street and Columbus Avenue were struck by a vehicle. Repairs completed but risk of further damage noted. executives urge caution and immediate repair to prevent injury.
Fred Donovan of Centerville announced the signing of a performance bond with the city for the east man sewer project. Donovan, who runs Donovan Construction with three brothers, had the $10,317 low bid accepted and work to start within 20 days with equipment moving next week to dig the open trench.
Draft Board No. 64 weighing move of office to Union City amid economy concerns. Truman Dunle, selective service rep, cites arrangements for relocation due to weather while board members expect formal action. Current personnel include Frank Henlee, Test Wheeler, and Albert Bloss. regional offices to be staffed for youths reaching registration age.
Two men were questioned today in the death of Betty Donovan, 32, found nude in an East Liberty hotel room. James Sehleigh, 37, produced a marriage certificate claiming they were married in December 1946, while a 41-year-old Pittsburgh man acknowledged knowing Donovan but gave no details. Night clerk James McBain said the pair checked in as Mr and Mrs Hunter of Akron, Ohio, and the man disappeared before the body’s discovery.
Western Germany moves toward adopting a new state constitution amid blockade tensions with the Soviet zone. Western leaders vow a unified Germany with a federated, interim government while communists warn of domination as postwar plans proceed. Also: the 195 American Legion convention site selected for Los Angeles in August.
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