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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1948
Page
1
A fragment lists a church gathering with songs and a reception. Names such as Johnson and Hayden appear among attendees and award mentions accompany a tea or coffee reception. The text notes a guest or speaker and a musical rehearsal or performance in the evening.
The notice states wage talks labeled Parleys 10 start on May 20 with a demand for a new contract by July 10. It cites a 60 day notice and compliance with the Taft Hartley Act after issuing a prior note to soft goal operators.
John L. Lewis announced a 60 day notice to terminate the United Mine Workers contract covering 80 000 anthracite miners and seek a new wage and labor agreement by July 10. He called for wage conferences to begin May 20 and suggested joint talks with anthracite operators to discuss wages rules hours and welfare protections.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey left New York after a 33 day Madison Square Garden run that set all time records for attendance and gate receipts. Officials said the 924000 attendees yielded about 1500000 dollars in gate take and noted uncertainty over a possible railroad strike affecting future runs.
Miami May 1 The Coast Guard said a Navy flying boat with five aboard is missing after last contact about 2 am near a route from Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico to Key West Florida. A search directed by the U S Navy base at Gitmo Cuba and Coast Guard cutter units is underway. A Seahawk plane and 28 Army planes from MacDill Field Florida joined the search today.
Delegates from about 28 nations at an unofficial European congress adopted a resolution urging creation of a European federation and pooling sovereignty. Churchill spoke of reviving Europe’s glory while observers urged unity with the United States backing a strong, united partner. The draft calls for an economic and police union and a European assembly elected by participating states to carry the plan forward.
Lt James F Maroney reports two fatalities from Erie county highway crashes in April with 21 injuries among drivers and pedestrians. property damage totals over 8201,285. Year to date shows 10 fatal accidents and 65 injury crashes with 103 injured, plus 531 traffic arrests by State Police in Erie county.
Everest Magee 91, longtime Centerville resident, was killed instantly when struck by a southbound Pennsylvania Railroad freight train while walking along the tracks near the station. Deputy Coroner W H Earnest certified the death. snow and poor visibility cited as factors. Survived by two sons Elmer and Clarence, a daughter in law, and 149 grandchildren. funeral planned at Mageetown Conception Church.
Mr and Mrs Ty Crandall former Unie city residents were admitted to Samot Hospital Erie after a head on crash east of Harborcreek. They were returning from Onoville and were joined by two passengers Ray and Mrs Caldwell. The Crandalls and Caldwells were injured. Crandall and Caldwell are ex major league players.
Railroad strike effects spread across Erie and Pennsylvania lines and Railway Express. About 75 workers face furloughs as March strike shuts down operations scheduled to start at 7 a.m. with telegraphers and freight agents remaining briefly. Officials anticipate temporary trucking backups and resumed service after resolution.
Washington May 10 sponsors of a 207 930 350 Army construction bill push to pass it in the House. Disapproval by officers' squares blocked the first try. The measure funds camp improvements in the U S and bases abroad including three secret Air Force installations in Canada and Newfoundland. The three would receive 5 5 million. Representative Case urged applying the money to military purposes and called for safeguards on contract reviews.
South Korea faced widespread violence as authorities report 20 dead and many injured in attacks tied to Bolshevik pressure during a nationwide election. Bombings disrupted rail lines and telephone systems while police patrolled towns including Taegu and Seoul to guard polling sites.
Erie police launched an inquiry into the death of Dr Alexander C. Cameron found in shallow Lake Erie after a reported quarrel at his office. An autopsy indicated violence but drowning suggested. investigators pursue foul play theory with county detectives and Chief Rub.
President Truman formally accepts the resignation of Secretary of Agriculture Anderson as he endorses his candidacy for the Democratic nomination from New Mexico. Analevick, formerly a House member, is noted, with no word on a successor. Madrid signs an assets liquidation deal valued at about 65 million dollars involving Germany private safeties, expropriating assets after 18 months of negations.
Washington May 1 Senate armed services committee announced general support for a two year draft and a temporary military training program. The measure would authorize a two year draft and training plan while outlining provisions and amendments unclear in the fragment. In Italy at votes for president the Popular Party led but failed to elect. Nicola provisional president received 396 votes and Carlo Aurnma 3, with two ministers to be named.
A Reading Company passenger derailment near Valley Forge Pa killed two aboard and injured about 200. Engineman Birch Dermly 51 and fireman Haward F Jackson of Allentown died. Lindon the coal spill and a stalled baggage car trapped victims. Passengers described a sharp lurch and chaotic scenes as cars toppled against an embankment. The motive power split a switch causing the wreck.
Arab gun battles and road blocks flare as Jewish and Arab fighters clash near Bab El Wad and Beit Mahsir two miles southeast of Jerusalem. The United Nations and Arab and Jewish leaders press for a lasting truce while authorities seek to guard holy sites.
A West Ridge bus stopped to unload passengers when an auto driven by Paul W. Seeley of Brookville rammed the rear. Glenn B Wallets of Oil City was en route to Erie. Police estimated vehicle damage over $400 with $200 on the auto.
Geneva Motors Corp announces a five percent price cut on household appliances and small electric motors effective today. The reductions cover electric refrigerators ranges washing machines irons dryers and water heaters from the Frigidaire division of General Motors. Also included are small electric waters manufactured by Packard Electric and by the Delco Appliance and Delco Products divisions.
President Truman seized the nation’s railroads after weeks of failed wage talks with three unions. He ordered rail operations maintained under Army supervision to prevent a strike and urged railroad officials to keep workers on duty.
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