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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a local meeting or event with names and numbers. It references East and West locations, a score like 82, and items about water, chicken, pilings, and rights. Details are unclear but indicate a brief community record.
In Washington May 19 the Mundt Nixon anti Communist bill moved toward House passage despite opposition. Taft warned Senate defeat possible to avoid driving Communists underground. Ralph McGill of the Atlanta Constitution call ed the measure unwise and unsound. Critics argue current law suffices.
Pine Grove Cemetery Association held its annual meeting in Walter Scott’s office last night. Four directors were re elected, and H L B Mackees was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Glenn Miller’s departure. Officers re elected for the coming year were Guy Simmons president Samuel Scott first vice president Elston treasurer Don Williams secretary. An audit of the books was approved by the eight attendees.
Jumox B. Wharton and son Robjee of this city have taken over operation of the Pennzoil service station on West Smith Street from Kander. Under new management the station will be known as James 2. Wharton and Son previously operated the station for months. Mr. Wharton formerly was gas station with his brother Don, who then left the concern.
Five prisoners escaped from Huntingdon county Jail by sawing bars from a washroom window and sealing a 14 foot wall with planks and cords made from sheets. One fugitive, identified by Joy State Policeman Robert Daley as Oscar McKinney, 27, Washington, was recaptured about 30 minutes later five miles south of the prison. The others named include Joseph Colville, 22, Central City. Gerald W. Jane, Ridellabury Olu tive Knalde, Heston. and William J. Feiler, 22, Huntingdon. The jail break was the second from the jail within a month. They were held on forgery charges. McKinney faced further charges and was sentenced.
Associated Press reports Pennsylvania's 1937 local tax law remains contentious. Supreme Court to hear cases on whether state liquor license payments fall under mercantile tax, and if severance taxes duplicate real estate taxes. Greene and Dunkard cases involve coal severance and property levies. Pittsburgh Public Schools appeal a one mill mercantile tax on a state licensed beer distributor.
Former U S Middle District Judge Albert W Johnson of Pennsylvania seeks a pension claiming a Congressional act denying it is unconstitutional He waived his pension rights in 1945 the year he retired The case moves to the Court of Claims in Washington He says his acquittal on a Harrisburg conspiracy charge makes the act invalid and awards the pension
Dr. Daniel P. Nolan of Latrobe elected state deputy of the Brights of Columbus at the closing session of the state convention in Scranton Pennsylvania on May 19. Nolan previously won the election at last night’s proceedings.
The Pennsylvania gas company warns of ongoing winter fuel shortages as demand rises while supply remains tight. Industrial users may face curtailment, with residential needs prioritized, and emergency measures to relieve domestic consumption discussed by federal and state regulators.
Corry Chest directors meeting at Hotel Corry approved expenditures totaling 8,000 for the year starting June 4. Allocations include 5,000 to the Salvation Army payable in installments, 1,800 to the American Carver Society, 4,750 to Corry Hospital, 3,000 to a YMCA, 1,500 to March of Dimes, and 2,000 to Erie County Community Chest.
DETROIT May 19 United Electrical Workers joined the United Auto Workers in preparations for walkout at General Motors, the industry’s largest producer, as contract negotiations stretch past two months. A strike vote was called among GM’s 40,090 employees, with UAW planning a 10 day notice covering 226,000 workers at 90 plants nationwide. The unions seek about 95 cents hourly wage increase with 10 cents allocated to a pension plan and other fringe benefits.
Corry Parelee and two companions, all in Palm Beach County, face charges after a series of break-ins along the southeast Florida coast. Bail set at 5000 dollars each. Defense motions seek to quash two counts and a denial of fingerprints claim is noted. The case unfolds in West Palm Beach criminal court.
The report states Jack Dletsoh Ack Distsoh of Corry was photographed by Cleveland officers on February 4, 194% for house breaking and larceny. He had been sought by Erle Willoughby Ohio and Painesville authorities on auto theft and breaking entering charges. Cleveland turned him over to Painesville where he was prosecuted and sentenced from one to one and a half years in Gisiy State Penitentiary after serving eight months.
Annotated Press Philadelphia May 18 Critics split over James T. Farrell Lonigan works as trial testimony in a $300000 damages suit alleges city officials seized the books as obscene. Professors praise the trilogy as fine art while others call it obscene and harmful to readers in schoolrooms and public life.
In Washington on May 19, Senator Russell of Georgia said a mixed race integration plan for the armed services should be voluntary. He indicated southern Democrats will not accept a bill drafted with race alone and urged a broader compromise among Army Navy and Air Force officials and ministers. The debate signals resistance to forcing racial integration on service members.
A customer reported a man who identified as Fred Hilmes attempted to pass a bad check at a Simian shop on Wytrmount Street. The clerk questioned him about residence, and he lied about Fairmount Street. The woman recovered $24 and the purchase was canceled. Florince Dolpth to celebrate her 100th birthday with family and friends in Boranton.
Washington May 18 negotiations between Lewis and the operators broke down after two days of talks. Moody, head of the Southern Coal Producers Association, rejected union critics and pressed for negotiation power. Local crews and the SCRA threatened to appoint a single representative rather than a holding company to lead talks. The dispute centers on labor practices and who may bargain for workers, with a National Labor Relations Board case pending in Baltimore.
Washington May 10 American State Department officials say no clear sign of improvement in United States Soviet relations from Stalin's latest statements. Marshall cautioned that past Soviet peace declarations often masked expansionist aims. Washington May 19 officials noted cautious optimism but stressed real gains depend on broader agreement and steady behavior rather than verbal assurances.
Frost damaged strawberry plants and nearby communities Spartansburg and Hydetown reported minimal damage. The meteorological bulletin noted temps around seven degrees, with higher readings in the central town area and some frost in the southern sections. No extensive structural damage was reported.
Seven promotions amuse guardsmen in Company A during a Ste Armory night drill. Thirty seven men participated as Donald Brigham was promoted to staff sergeant, and Harry Norton, Pie, Robert Git, and Corporal Brigham were elevated to sergeant. Robert Whartz, Suto Leone, and Robert Reed rose to corporal. Winfield Williams will return to Harrisburg next weekend to obtain more uniforms as the first clothing shipment proved insufficient. The newly assigned Jeep and pecrufting tant will visit Union City Friday evening to recruit prospective enlistees from that community.
President Murry Parker of Citizens Nations Bank announced a pilot shutdown of Wednesday afternoons during June July and August. The decision followed a directors meeting held earlier this week and outlines a temporary schedule change for customer service.
Local man Roy Upperman of Delaware will join a major salvage project in the Pacific. The Pacifi e project aims to recover war scrap from the Marian Islands and Guam, with estimates ranging from 100000 to 1,000,000 tons and a total value between 8 and 40 million dollars depending on the salvage amount.
Philadelphia May 19 M Doyle executive vice president of General Motors Corp says steel shortages will continue the black market on new cars and a high price on used cars. He spoke at the American Marketing Association gathering noting automakers faced limited production and strong demand as many vehicles remained in short supply.
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