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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
1
Probate notices indicate the late Curtis and Curis heirs are involved in a real estate sale. The posting lists a $375 amount and a sale date, with addresses in Warren and Coljitu Y quluke sites. Callers are urged to contact the broker and provide claims against the estate by a stated deadline.
Freight traffic remains hampered as embargoes slow movements nationwide though strike plans were cancelled. Local yards show activity picking up while Pennsy and Erie offices here forecast two to three days to restore normal freight flow. Perishable shipments faced multi city delays as embargo orders from 98 Class One railroads disrupted carloads nationwide.
The United States and Italy have negotiated a precedent setting general commercial treaty to foster cultural business and trade ties. The pact allows both Italian and American citizens corporations or associations to request publicity information in either country and binds the U S to observe press freedom principles. The treaty is before a Senate foreign relations subcommittee and requires Senate ratification to take effect.
Washington May 1 rounded into the White House today the Administration aims to push the temporary draft and universal military training program into law with the Armed Services Committee expected to approve the bill by a comfortable margin. In other news a Nations delegate said Russia and satellites may recognize the new Jewish state in Palestine once proclaimed with timing tied to further developments and possibly Latin American support.
The second annual Mead Parks Swimming Pool Fund benefit concert by the Corry B. P. C. Elks Male Chorus will be held in the high school auditorium on June 10 and 11. Directed by H. Lynn Rice, a new concert program is planned with a 12-number set never performed in the city. Committee chair Dr. T S. Kelsey, aided by Joseph Myers and others, oversees ticket sales with several outlets and reserved seats. Last year’s one-night event raised over 800 dollars. organizers hope the two-night format will surpass that total.
Detroit May reports intense last minute efforts to avert a 75000 Chrysler strike as government mediators work around the clock with CIO UAW. Talks focus on a 18 to 30 cent hourly raise dispute, with Chrysler offering six cents previously and the union seeking more.
Three railroad unions fully comply with a federal court order as engineers firemen and switchmen halt a planned morning strike. Justice Goldsborough’s temporary injunction to stop the walkout remains in effect until May 19, with a hearing set on government requests for a longer restraining order. The Army controls the rail network to keep freight moving while negotiations resume between President Truman and union leaders.
Rome May 1 Vice Premier Einaudi pursues the presidency as Christian Democrats back his bid. On the joint sessions ballot he polled 462 votes, short of a simple majority, while party support swayed amid last minute shifts and a bribery accusation involving ties two ballots. Carlo Sforza left the scene after bickering over debts.
A farmhouse blaze on Half Moon road near Wallabug claimed the lives of two children Kenneth and Bernard Reed and two others, while a baby Bernet was rescued. Parents Otis Reed and a third child escaped as flames engulfed the second floor trapping the victims. Firefighters from Waltsbury arrived, but interior flames prevented rescue. bodies removed to Glenn Funeral Home for burial in Edinboro. The coroner investigated the cause, noting explosion from heating water as a possible origin.
The Board of Education authorized Supt. David Swartz to begin immediately interviewing applicants for a new head football coach to replace Quad Lytle. Lytle served as coach and full-time junior high instructor, with a 9 1 1 record, and may retain duties in athletics or be replaced as portions shift.
Franz J. Papy Jr., 20, was held without bail after allegedly inviting William Magee to his quarters and beating him with a hammer before robbery. Magee remained in critical condition. Papy reportedly admitted to also robbing Ralph Quinn, 19, as they rode from Langdale to Montgomery, then fled in a stolen car until his arrest near St Marys Elie Cowlby. In Pittsburgh, Surmella Vera, 44, a clerk, was placed on probation for three years and ordered to repay $3,000.
Associated Press reports Floyd Bodlum of Arlis Corp indicating major stake in Rio Studios to Howard Hughes. About 929 thousand shares valued between 8.4 and 9.0 million dollars, representing roughly 24 percent of REO’s outstanding stock and the potential to control the motion picture firm.
Associated Press reports a slowly moving hillside near Liverpool threatens two homes. Heavy rain and collapsed mines caused the hill to shift at least six inches, cracking walls and endangering Mr. and Mrs. Flave Bettudgh and Mr. Peter Lemuel. Water and gas lines jeopardized as the city addresses the danger.
Jerusalem observers say a decisive phase in Palestine war nears end with Jewish forces controlling key northern Satad and Bab el Wad, while Arab forces threaten Jerusalem and Trans-Jordan routes. Palmach units patrol southern approaches as Haganah strengthens positions and mobilizes in anticipation of further operations.
The Goeny Board of Education voted 4 to 2 to authorize expenditure for street paving on school property this year. The measure followed a request by Gily Cornell to prevent a recurrence of last year when paving by Hinter High Building led to the city paying the roadway bill. The action may require budget revisions and a special session May 28 to finalize the tentative budget.
The Comy Build of Education adjourned for an hour to hear the Seni or High School Choir broadcast from station TRL in Taranto Sunadis. Minutes show discussion on redistributing districts, Loveland Field cinder track, a proposed health room, library basement insertion, and graduation dates.
Attorney Glenn Mena announced plans for major Mend Park improvements this summer likely in May or June. The project includes widening West Wayne Street drainage to meet the current road, relocation of water and dam spillway to improve tow, and construction of a new park section with better amenities. Local contractors will remove silt from the pond and rework the dam area.
Five men and two women were arrested in Greensburg as part of a raid on a circus event. Authorities from Westmoreland County charged the group with operating a gambling game and indecent exposure after citizens reported losses. Bonds were set pending hearings as district attorney John Crell outlined the investigation and ongoing complaints.
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