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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1948
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sale with items including coin, chest springs, room suite, and various furniture. The text lists prices and mentions bidders and beware of forms not filed. The partial details reference Bennie, Cinern, Binns, and other names in unclear context.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey led Harold Stassen in Oregon amid incomplete returns from 1B6 precincts, with Multnomah County and Portland area heavy for Dewey. In a surprise, State Senator Douglas McKay led Gov. John Hill in the race for the Senate unexpired term, as four incumbent congressmen and U S Senator Guy Cordon secured renomination.
Roger W Babson argues that Wall Street is awakening to Christian ethics and the moral implications of wealth. He critiques past Wall Street greed, warns of government and military exposure, and suggests a shift toward humane prosperity and a new Golden Rule guiding finance.
A Corry man was slightly injured in a collision between a car and a truck two miles south of Patinasburg. LeRoy G. Dickinson and Sherman D. Mewfinn operated the vehicles. Walter A. Shannon suffered leg bruises.
Arthur Fitch owner of the Corry Nor has been retained to operate war order minol service at the Penwixy Club this Summer. The kitchen will begin operation morrow and provide paidwiches and all Ypas of short orders before Memo Wal Day weekend. Table service will be offered throughout the week.
Franklin district highway office reports road projects in Warren County and surrounding areas. Crews begin on Clymer Columbus road and Warren County section next week amid weather delays with daily progress tied to spring conditions and routing decisions by district supervisor J.W. Jackson.
Paul Lings of a big city lost his appeal of a summary conviction for night parking on sleet streets. Judge Timer Evans dismissed the appeal this morning. He faced sentencing scheduled for May 1940 with potential hours stated in the city ordinance.
City Council plans a preliminary vote at a special meeting Monday night on a pension fund for all appointed municipal employees. An insurance rep pitched an annuity plan under the State Police pension setup. An informal poll shows support for a municipal pension covering non elected staff. Harrisburg letter urged progress to receive state funds from out of state insurers. Funds would support a pension program.
Memorial Day events in Corry include a 1 p.m. parade starting at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Home on West Washington Street proceeding via First Avenue, West Fourth Street, South to North Center Street, then north on Center to City Park. The Veterans Council plans a park program with Corry City Band, invocations, welcomes by Mayor J. Fred Kinley, speeches by Judge Elmer L. Evans, vocal solos by Charles Lyons, floral tribute by Navy Sports Club president Mrs. Ross Uhikes, and a flag salute, taps, and benediction led by Rev. Gilbert Boyd.
In Haifa on May 22 a thousand five Jews including 25 U.S. citizens refused to embark on the Marine Carp after 89 others were moved for internment in Lebanon. They declined sailing to Alexandria Baynt claiming lack of safety, seeking return to New York instead. The group includes 41 American Jews and 105 men of military age were removed at Beirut earlier.
The report notes an all expenses paid fishing trip offered as a special bonus by a plant to workers including Thompson and others. Names listed include Gilbert Nichola, Carl Wisleen, Glenn King, Pranels, Michael Sollins, Thomas Duma, John Albers, and others from the city and nearby Burrows of Galeton. Also mentions workers to be paid cash bonuses. Later item reports former Greek prime minister George Tsalikoglou dying in a Athens hospital after an attempted resistance to the Nazis.
A 60 foot party fishing boat the Squirt capsized off Manasquan New Jersey at 6 35 a m. Two men drowned three are missing thirty eight rescued by Coast Guard and other vessels were treated at Point Pleasant Hospital. Weather included high winds and heavy seas with storm warnings in effect.
A touring circus announces shows this Saturday May 29 with Tae Maynard and the Western movie troupe along with the Rumip sind Rooney troupe and American high wire artists. Performances run from 2 to 6 PM with the tent opening an hour earlier on Me Right Street.
Corry is reported to have 80 percent of its goal for the United Jewish Appeal. Co chairman M. M. Nast of Barry Barach oversees the local collection as the campaign extends. Funds support education hospital welfare and overseas channels both in the United States and abroad.
Dixie mine operators pressed for fast action by the NLRB to resolve a deadlock with union leader John Lewis over a new contract. The Southern Producers Association urged General Counsel Denham to seek injunctions forcing Lewis to resume negotiations and avoid further disruption.
The nationwide meat strike against major packers ended after the United Packinghouse Workers Union accepted wage offers from Armour Swift Wilson and Cudahy plants. About 8 000 workers at Wilson plants and others in Minnesota and Iowa began returning, with plans for similar actions at other facilities if needed. National Guardsmen protected facilities amid continuing unrest and resumed production at Waterloo Iowa.
A child was injured when a deer struck the Johnson car near Pinchey Lake as they drove from North East to Findley Lake. The impact shattered side glass and caused forehead injuries. the child was treated and discharged from Jory Hospital yesterday.
The State Department reports American Consul General Thomas C. Wasson was seriously wounded in Jerusalem while at the French consulate general for a commission meeting. Vice Consul Willard Burdette and naval unit member Herbert M. Waller were also wounded with details to follow.
The report notes disbursements from the Motor License distribution to cities townships and boroughs for street road and bridge work. Erie and Union City receive portions while nearby towns like Wattsboro Waterford and Spartansburg are listed with modest shares. Wayne Concord and Sparta townships are also noted as recipients.
In Harrisburg on May 22, Senators Joseph C O Mahoney and Francis J Myers spoke at the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women. They charged the Republican Congress with an unsound fiscal policy and warned of potential world consequences if the nation sinks into a low mood. They also blamed Republicans for possible meat shortages and rent hikes, citing price control actions and selfish interests.
Cairo reports said Egyptian troops advanced toward Hebron and Bethlehem linking with Arab Legion forces near Jerusalem as Jewish and Arab units exchanged heavy attacks. Western powers and leaders discussed peace moves while Red Cross urged security zones for noncombatants in Palestine.
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