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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1949
Page
4
Historical overview cites Taft Hartley and earlier presidents as using broad executive powers to seize or enjoin strikes. It notes actions from 1877 Hayes to 1902 Roosevelt and 1947 Supreme Court support during coal shutdowns, with Norris LaGuardia limits cited.
A wartime era review notes the Navy airship Los Angeles seen southwest of the city during a Lakehurst training flight. Butter theft hits Gary Creamery, 780 pounds missing. School events include a home economics dinner for teachers and a diploma ceremony for Columbus eighth graders. Corry High loses to Youngsville 9-4 as Shaver gets three hits. A shower honors Miss Ethel Fullom at Corry B D 4 with games and dancing.
Finance Director Joseph Walczak says scrapping the citys two month old gross manufacturing receipts excise tax is under study as court entanglements blocked collection. City Solicitor Maurice J. Coughlin will decide after talks to confirm or cancel the plan amid ongoing litigation.
Congress debates national emergency provisions in Taft Hartley era and new bills. Senate and House labor panels restart proposals, with options including recommendations by inquiry boards, court injunctions, and possible presidential seizure of facilities. Truman administration objections loom as bills diverge from 1943 Smith Connally era powers.
The city council weighs reducing the real estate tax levy from 17 to 15 mills to raise about $280,000. Opposition emerged as officials consider formal action amid potential industry impact and a related excise tax dispute.
A 20 year old Jamestown veteran with a wife and infant has been missing since April 29. Mrs Arjila Leach reports he left home that morning and has not been heard from. Police are investigating with no clues found. Leach suspects amnesia and notes a prior disappearance.
Bor Brown a 53 year old Jamestown man and Walter Mays 40 of Westfield are listed in good condition at Westfield Memorial Hospital after their overturned car on Mayville Hill. State Police report Mays drove the vehicle owned by Howard Clarkey of Westfield when control was lost and it left the highway.
A wartime style health notice promotes Thomp son s Borsoma Tablets as a stimulant diuretic to aid kidneys and liver, flushing waste and acids from blood and easing aches and nighttime urination. It recommends Golden Lax Tablets for constipation and directs readers to drug stores.
Five Pennsylvania television stations including WD TV Pittsburgh WPTZ WFIL TV WEAU TV and WGAL Lancaster seek a declaratory judgment in US district court to invalidate a state board of censors rule requiring prior film approval. Attorney Bar G Harrison argues the rule conflicts with federal regulation and interstate commerce. Trials set to proceed after hearing.
A playful memory quiz tests reading and spelling with ten questions. Topics include Admiral Peary, a dog race, a peace symbol, eye swelling, swine enclosure, odometer math, a ship christening, Yeats nationality, a British statesman speech at MIT, and bicycle wheels.
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