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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1948
Page
1
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Ford asked workers to accept a wage cut prompting a sharp rebuke from UAW leaders. A second industry strike was seen as probable, while a separate plan to remove wage differentials with Ford rivals faced a rejection tied to a 30 cent hourly hike proposal.
Detroit May 17 An unprecedented scene in America’s auto industry as Ford and Chrysler workers near nationwide walkouts. UAW threatens 225000 GM workers with a 0 week strike while Chrysler and Ford wage talks stall. Ford rejects 30 cent hourly rise, offering no peace. Chrysler 75,000 workers pressing for same raise. UAW polls 475000 GM members on the question as industry watchers fear broad impact.
Salonica Greece May 17 Twenty or more Communists detained for questioning over the death of George Polk American broadcaster found with a bullet in the head on a haystack near Salonika Polk 34 last seen a week ago while planning an interview Police officials believe he had contact with the Communist underground and was shot and dumped in the bay leading government figures tied the incident to Communist activity.
The Ladies Auxiliary of Corry Hospital reported the most successful Tag Day ever, raising 465 dollars for hospital work. Funds came from Corry and nearby towns including Clymer Spartansburg and Spring Creek with prizes awarded to top selling scouts.
Police report a driver, using a 1999 Pontiac fleet, stopped at a Clarion gas station and drove off without paying while the attendant was indoors. Attempts to obtain the pump number were blocked by a cloth obscuring the plate. Investigation ongoing with arrests forthcoming.
First Baptist Church members vote to purchase the former Raeke property on South Center Street for a parsonage. About 75 parishioners attend. only one vote opposed. Rev. and Mrs. Prausis Whiteman will move in after renovations and redecorating.
In Minnesota the governor demanded an immediate settlement of the meat packing strike, warning he may take further public interest measures if unresolved. National Guardsmen patrolled South St. Paul as armed militiamen watched livestock trucks arrive, with about 1,000 workers at Wilson and Company on strike. The UPC and plant leaders were asked to meet, amid a wage dispute that sparked the three-month walkout after unions sought 19 cents more per hour while offers remained low.
The first uniforms for Company A guardsmen arrived Saturday with Sgt Winter Williams at the Armory. At tomorrow nights drill the majority of uniforms will be issued as recruiting continues on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:90 to 9:30. The unit also adds a jeep to its equipment and the softball team awaits the new uniforms for its expanded activities.
In Portland on May 17, Thomas E. Dewey and Harold Stassen prepare for a radio debate on the Republican presidential primary question Shall the Communist party in the United States be outlawed The event dominates Oregon campaign coverage as the slate of 12 convention votes looms Treasury reporting shows May 13 totals with receipts expenditures and debt figures for Washington.
Soft coal operators meeting with John Lewis and the United Mine Workers policy committee indicated they will resist higher pay and royalty demands for the Miners Welfare Fund. Talks ahead of June contract expiry and a potential extension for Lewis were under consideration. A 40-hour week and wage benchmarks are discussed amid calls for a 40 cent tonnage royalty and boosts to the veteran payment.
Bulletin summaries report U S considers lifting arms embargo in the Middle East while Palestine peace and fighting urgency loom. Seoul Korea interim legislature dissolves for National Assembly elections May 10, and new self rule talks begin. Treasury backs repeal of oleomargarine taxes raising about 7 million dollars. Supreme Court orders a new trial on wartime cost claims and overtime payments.
Two crashes west of Union City sent several injured including Ma and Mrs Gaylord Calvin of Marble PA after their 1947 Plymouth coupe struck a culvert. A second crash involving William J Tolarczyk of Erie and Joseph Butrie of Erie caused chest injuries. Driver Ivon Best of Williamsport was hospitalized then released. Damages listed: Tokarcyk car $31,000. Calvin vehicle $700. trailer damage $1,000.
Police investigated a hit and run on a Saturday night on the road to Spring Creek. Dann J. Little of Corry reported another vehicle struck his car and side swiped its front, with a second car later identified from a vin. A registration file check suggested a name mix up, and Little’s car suffered only minor damage.
EAST STROUDSBURG Pa May 11 Wrecking crews searched for the body of the second railroad man killed when a Delaware Lackawanna and Western locomotive plunged into the Delaware River The engineer Arthur Ingetit of the Bronx and the fireman David Strushmatt of Jersey City died The locomotive dragged the tender and baggage car but seven cars including four passenger coaches sleeper remained on track The accident occurred just before midnight Saturday as the train, which normally carried Sunday papers from New York to Buffalo, plunged into the river in shallow water
Washington May 17 Senator Taft urges delay on draft legislation and public works funding. The Senate Appropriations Committee reports 708,586,000 for the bill, with House additions totaling over 10 million. Conflicts over funding priorities include river and harbor projects, private power, and displaced persons provisions. final action targeted by Friday amid funeral-related absences. Several senators question timing as the Senate weighs whether to advance the measure this week.
Washington May 1 The United States sergeant McMillin 21 Boulder Colo defied orders to leave Russia and return home His actions stemmed from infatuation with a Soviet agent wife Mrs Gallus Dunseva Biconish the wife of a former embassy employee The State Department announced no steps would be taken to force his return and questioned if he possessed confidential information from his two years at the military attache A Moscow radio report had previously helped seed propaganda about US personnel in Russia
In Layhorh Virginia on May 17 the Zavada quadruplets, now three months old, will move into a larger nine room house after doctors doubted the need for a bigger space. The family plans to settle in a new nursery as they await completion next month.
Two women, Mrs Ruth Babcock and Wes Warts Smith, were trapped inside a mausoleum at Fine Grove Cemetery yesterday afternoon when the door knob came off. They waved frantically through glass panels as a bystander, a Sherman, alerted by their signal and freed them within minutes.
Washington May 17 government likely seeks a funding plan with the nations railroads during federal control to cover losses. Army Secretary Royall said details are premature while the War Department holds the roads and waits for labor disputes to settle before mutual releases end claims on either side.
City police sought help locating six fishing rods and reels stolen from a parked auto on West South Street Saturday night. Charles Hall of Lindy Avenue reported the theft yesterday afternoon when the gear was found missing from his vehicle.
Egypt seized four C-47 transport planes in a move tied to the mounting Palestine crisis. Reports say Arab forces pushed toward Tel Aviv as Syria and Iraq join operations near the Sea of Galilee. The U.S. embassy notes the seizure involved Trans World Airlines planes bound for Saudi Arabia, with diplomatic exchanges continuing on international law and recognition.
Radio stations WIL and KYW were knocked off air last night in Philadelphia in what officials called a deliberate saboteur act. WIL resumed quickly with a spare transmitter while KYW returned after two hours. unions characterized the event as a wage dispute affecting ATC engineers who walked off the job.
A 15 year old Union Clay youth was picked up in Ohio while driving a stolen Erie car. State Police in Corry initially declined comment. The youth had departed from home earlier and was located near Michville after authorities tracked the vehicle. Curtis eating
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