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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1949
Page
1
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A one week fundraising drive is set for June to raise 250 000 dollars from Corry residents businesses and plants to fund the Cov'y Memorial Hospital. Campaign leaders Daniel Candy and Roger Brown announced the plan after a morning meeting with campaign committees and hospital directors.
Sour directors of the Pine Grove Cemetery Association were re-elected while one new member was added at a recent annual meeting in the Walnut Street area offices. Directors named include Guy Simmons Poster Davis Frank May and others with May appointed superintendent and manager of the cemetery.
May 18 report notes Defense Secretary Johnson asking Congress for authority to push a 023,125,684 housing and building program for medical services described as critical. Acheson warns of serious dangers to world peace in Asia and signals limited U.S. participation in a Pacific defense meeting. Also, 40,000 farm workers walk off in Italy amid a major strike near Rome, affecting rice planting season.
The draft board No. 64 in Mount Eaton Corry area faces a possible shift to Erie. officials discuss temporary relocation to the Corry Post Office on the second floor for two days a week. Union City member Albert Bloss would serve as registrar in the community, with meetings to assign boards 63 and 65 the balance of the week. Community reps warn of hardship to registrants if moved while noting Corry residents comprise about 62 percent of registrants. The plan hinges on approval and could begin next Tuesday at the post office.
Cedar Rapids May 18 three doctors were set to testify in the first degree murder trial of Dr. Robert C. Rutledge Jr a 28 year old St Louis physician. Defense attorney Walter Barngrover said Rutledge will likely not testify today and may wait until tomorrow. The defense plans to reveal what only God knows about the hotel room light on the night Byron Hattmore was killed.
In Pittsburgh on May 18 two AFL building trades unions announced they would not seek wage increases in a contract settlement with the Master Builders Association. The agreement covers about 5000 workers across Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, and Westmoreland counties.
The Begin Sforza plan to divide prewar Italian colonies among four nations failed at the UN General Assembly. A last minute Latin American revolt produced a sharp rejection of the American backed measure seen by Slava and Arabs as a deal to strengthen Anglo American control of the Mediterranean. Delegates adjourned to resume talks in September with Britain expected to reopen discussions.
At 130 pm today three vehicles sustained over 500 in damage when Robert Knickerbocker of 660 Liberty Street, driving a Ford south, collided after being blinded by approaching headlights. His car struck a Kaiser sedan owned by Green Major Sales, pushing it into a parked vehicle owned by Richard Nelson. Knickerbocker admitted fault and arrangements were made to cover damages. The Ford and Kaiser were towed from the scene by Van Cise wrecker service.
Mead Park association directors announce start of a 25 by 49 foot cinder block park building adjacent to the pond. Construction by 2 Hew 49 and ready for use before July 4. Building will provide summer picnic space and winter skating area with windows that open in warm months. Plans call for volunteer labor to minimize costs and include four applications of calcium chloride to dustproof the unpaved street.
Hamburg May 18 The Russians suddenly limited German road traffic into their zone. Vehicles crossing at Helmstedt must carry permits from the East German economic commission. Gift parcels to the East and Berlin must travel by rail, and individual papers require rubber stamp facsimiles of Western signatures.
May 18 Pronttin D Roosevelt the third son of the late president won the New York 20th district special election with 41 148 votes surpassing all opponents. He carried Liberal 31 037 Four Freedoms 10 108 while opponents totals were 39 726. Roosevelt vows to serve district and country. He criticizes Tammany Hall linking father’s career to reform. He says he has no governor ambitions and aims to serve the people.
Wallgren withdrawal sparks 10 speculation on his stance toward the labor bill and a repeated demand for tax boosts. The action may alter support for the measure, with calls for compromise on THIs amid ongoing political pressure.
Washington May 18 The Wallgren nomination defeat signals possible trimming of demands for Taft Hartley repeal. President Truman may substitute a different labor reform while seeking relief on taxes. Democratic leaders warn no full repeal, yet some flexibility emerges as Wallgren’s withdrawal shows shifting political calculus.
Roosevelt will be welcomed in the House as a Democrat after winning the late Sol Bloom seat in a special election. He abandoned Liberal and Four Freedoms tickets after losing the Democratic nomination. Benjamin Shalfeele, with Tammany Hall support, was among the rivals he defeated.
Texans faced widespread devastation as storms lashed Fort Worth and nearby towns. Six people were killed and millions in damage reported. About 12,000 homes were left homeless or in shelters. Water supply crippled, roads blocked, and emergency crews scrambled to aid victims.
Washington May 14 The Associated Press reports John J. McCloy will be the United States high commissioner for Germany. The White House says his resignation will take effect later this year. Plans include early armament development and transferring nonmilitary duties of Germany’s emancipation to the State Department and Economic Cooperation Administration. The post will be new as Germany prepares a provisional government with Allies considering libertarian zones.
Four people were treated at Corry Hospital yesterday and last evening for injuries from home and plant accidents. Howell, 32, of 144 West Main, suffered a finger laceration. Watrous daughter, Gloria, 14, had a cut on her right arm. Whiteas, 17, Corry, had a wound on his left chest. Migtiaccia, 4, of 1912 West Pine Street, burned when hot ember from a bonfire popped. All were able to return home after treatment.
Market Street trust officer Wren Harringburg Samuel 5 Sant, 28, is held in jail on $5,000 bond on charges of misappropriating about $19,000 in titles and funds. The incident involves the Market Street Tygyl Company and authorities report ongoing investigations.
Shanghai dispatch reports Red forces driving toward Shanghai near the Whangpoo river and Foochow port areas. A communist communique claims selected lines near Ponchow and Pukten province were pushed back with heavy artillery and naval support. Nationalist reinforcements and counterattacks are noted along the coast and around Lumetwa airport. Also, Harry W. Fowler selected as Allegheny County commissioner to succeed the late George Renkin Jr.
Eastern Germany faced a political test as around 4 million votes questioned Communist control amid four power talks. The piece notes leaders warning of Soviet troop influence and stresses urges for German unity while acknowledging public opposition to Communism. The report cites party figures and voters across the divided nation.
Miss Mary Aternity of Smith Co New York and Ramsey Rogers organized an after school art workshop at the Junior High School. Sessions featured wax and plastic crayons chalk watercolors and poster paint. Forty learners attended the opening. sessions continued with daily evening classes from 4 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m.
A two day poll aided by the U S Departments of Agriculture helped a 6 yearold farmer Malley secure $23,000 for a farm project in Chambersburg. The patchy report notes a demonstration and mentions a Smithy figure and some values around 149, but details are unclear.
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