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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1949

Page

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Three Die In Auto Crashes In Corry District

Three persons perished in two traffic crashes in the Corry district as state police reported. Victims include Mrs Violet Rossi 28 of Cincinnati Ohio and Mrs Agnes Hanson 48 of Sugar Grove. A third victim Morris Cross 68 of Deval j magiela by profession. Willarth Meredith 49 of Tell Reammon Pa survived with injuries.

Corry Violet Rossi Cincinnus HW. O Titusville Morris Cross Dejvall J Magiela Tyler Agnes Hanson Sugar Grove Waithebuue Charles Buss Yleilins Herman McCurdly Willarth Meredith Toure Reammon Pa Chester County Russ Cross

Steam blamed for Route 6 crash near Union City

State Police report an unusual accident caused by escaping steam from a Shreve dairy, west of Union City on Route 6. Vehicles driven by Stephen Mangers and Harry L. Greenfeld collided as Greenfeld’s 1948 Oldsmobile was enveloped by steam, limiting vision and causing a rear collision. Damages cited total about $900, with $750 per vehicle.

Corry Barracks Shreve Union City Given Io Stephen Mangers R. D Harry L. Greenfeld Cleveland Greenfield Mongerd Windamane

Storm toll rises across nine states in weekend tornadoes

Across nine states a rapid succession of tornadoes and storms killed at least 46 people and caused millions in damages. Red Cross said help costs reached 600000 while hundreds were left homeless. Cape Girardeau Missouri suffered the heaviest losses with 21 dead and extensive property damage.

Associated Press Washington Busi! O'Gamior Ameritna Red Cross Missouri Tinots Viel Theland Folst Fen Weky Pennsylvania Virginia Texas Maryland Cape Girgedeau Clarksville Bessville Callom Indiana Shelburn Terre Hache Clay City Ralph C. Werner Red Cross Bhelpum Terre Hotte Wear Choy Aly Palsting Ab Stomesel

Berlin Rail Workers Seek Allied Help Amid Civil Strife

Western Allied commanders rejected West Berlin's bid to reopen elevated rail stations amid a violent strike. UGO and Soviet-controlled Reichsbahn clashed as U.S. Britain and France discussed the crisis. Officials report dozens injured with no deaths, and all elevated lines in West Berlin closed.

Associated Pres Berlin West Berlin United States Birthth France U. S Sig Frank L. Howley Poliae Railway Union UGO Reichsbahn West Marks Hieg East 2mm

Twins Born at Corry Hospital in 1949

The first twin birth at Corry Hospital this year occurred yesterday at 4 40 and 4 48 a.m. The newborns, a girl names Joan and a boy named Dean, are the children of Mr and Mrs Ralph Ward of 546 West Church Street. This is their fourth and fifth children after Shirley Rae June Marie and Derty Letoy.

Corry Hospital Ralph Ward West Church Street Joan Dean

Corry Man Davis Put on Probation After Attica Sentence

Elwood Glenn Davis of Corry was sentenced to from two and a half to five years in Attica Prison with the sentence suspended by Judge Bodine in Chautauqua County. Davis pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the Jamestown car theft last March. His co defendant Robert L. Jackson also pleaded guilty but received a five to ten year term due to prior Pennsylvania records. Davis was placed on probation for three years and was to be released that afternoon pending probation arrangements. Both Corry youths were implicated in stealing the vehicle and allegedly driving it toward Buffalo to sell it.

Elwood Glenn Davis Corry R. D Attica New York State Hugh V. N. Bodine Shauthuqua County Maysville Davis Tas Jamestown Robert L. Jackson Essex Street Pennsylvania Davis Jamestown Street Chautauqua County

Arms Program Delay Sparks Doubt on Senate Action

Washington report notes growing doubt that the 1.19 billion arms program will pass this session. Senate leaders privately discuss delaying rearmament support for NATO nations until a special session or next January. Options discussed include adjournment by July with a November return or a mid August adjournment to next January. General Motors cuts prices on cars and trucks from 810 to 40?

Aea Preas Washington Congress Senate

Death of Forrestal prompts naval inquiry and public mourning

James Forrestal, 97, former U.S. secretary of defense, died by suicide at Bethesda Naval Hospital after years of strenuous service. President Truman ordered flags at half mast. A naval board will investigate his death while friends offer condolences and recall his wartime leadership. A hospital note and poetry excerpts surfaced in a worn volume near his bed.

Associated Preas Washington Naval Board of Inquiry James Forrestal Forrestal Roosevelt Truman Navy Bethesda Defense White House Stra Plorilia Sophocles Chasiig Ajax Forresta Dirk Proupyal Rankin Drew Pearson Communications Commission Hovpe

Rain Ends Drought After Weekend Downpour

A weekend storm dropped 1.60 inches of rain across the region, ending a drought since April 27. Area streams rose, some ground soaked, and damage was limited by soaked soil. Electrical service remained stable in Crawford County, though lightning injured power lines in Mercer Pike area. In Johnstown and nearby, storms caused injuries and property damage, with a tornado sighting near Zelienople and four injured in the area. Susquehanna University awarded Amos A. Stage an honorary doctor of pedagogy.

Corry Crawford County Mercer Pike East South Street Wis Quckly Wvlié Associated Press Pennsylvania Berks County Reading Wiellenople Butler County Chambersburg Tony Herenéezke Arburban Johnstown Jobnstown Alto Claycoml Aueifere Tatheran Old Peoples Home Selinsgrove Susquehanna University Amos Alohzh Sry al the Scholl Arial Carnal Gern Ett

Coal Operators And Union Chiefs Mapping Strategy

Washington May 24 coal operators and union chiefs map strategy before bargaining on the Lew Boltoon contract. Southern coal producers drive talks with plans for meetings at Bluefield and Washington. Lewis outlines a strategy to meet southern operators, resist demands, and press for a settlement with potential U. S. Steel involvement.

Washington Conbohchlors Ulor G Lew Boltoon Bluefield W. Vo West Virginia Pocahontis Road Youi Bluefivtel Joseph E. Moudly Southern Gravelalion Tomor Talted Min Workers Union Bluefield Lulkis Bane Obweive Lewis Thany Lyyit Tin! Qalk U. 5 Sten! Corporasion Coffrone

Senate backs bill to tighten service merger changes

Senator Silvas led Senate leadership in backing a defense bill aimed at reforming and tightening the military unification plan. The measure would expand the Secretary of Defense powers, pursue fiscal savings of several hundred million dollars annually, and align budget controls with wartime and peacetime needs. Karen Tydings of Maryland to chair the Armed Services Committee. House prospects uncertain. Truman favors revision, hearings not yet held. House Pay Bill also moving, with large raises proposed for generals and all services, delaying action in the Senate.

Associated I Washington Silvas Senate Army Navy Alb Karen Tydinge Senate Armed Services Committee Tydings Litons Defense Louis Johnson Serle House Truman Congress House Armed Services Committee

Corry Women Plan Open Center Street Store

Mrs. Melvin Schramling of East Wayne Street and Mrs. Homer Bumphrey of Park Street disclosed plans to open Claire Kay's Shop on Center Street Corry. The store will operate under new ownership though a definite opening date was not provided.

Zuuk Ieman Melvin Schramling East Wayne Street Homer Bumphrey Park Street Claire Kay

Auto Wreck on Main Street In Corry

Josephine Lynch of Corry R3 4 was admitted to Corry Hospital after her car swerved and struck a utility pole on Main Street. Police investigated the crash which left the pole snapped ten feet above the ground while Lynch was treated for injuries.

Josephine Lynch Corry Vis Lynch Pennsylvania Ekligively Mk Coby

New Date Set for Horse Show at Columius

Sponsors No Bar Riding Club and Colima Volunteer Firemen canceled the annual horse show due to persistent rain and light turnout. The event is rescheduled for next Saturday with prizes totaling over 950 dollars across 14 classes and multiple teams, as riders adapt to summer schedules.

Columius No Bar Cima Herso Alia Jon

Firemen Douse Roof Blaze Near Spartansburg

Firemen from Spartansburg fought a house fire on the Flyin Spartansburg road one mile northwest of Spartansburg. The blaze was spotted by a resident and extinguished after about 100 gallons of water were used from the booster tank. Sparks from a chimney are suspected as the cause.

Sparta Henry Brink Spartansbuire Flyin-Spartansburg At & P.m

Withdrawal of Occupation Forces Also Major Item

Paris May 23 The Big Four Foreign Ministers Council resumes talks amid Berlin rioting to shape Germany's future. US Britain and France seek progress on German reunification and withdrawal of occupation forces, with focus on Berlin and Austria. Western ministers push for a unified German government in the western zones and a stable final settlement.

Associated Press Paris Foreign Ministers Council Berlin Germany United States Briisia Vance Lu Py Fula Frompanate Dan Bepling Tia Pial Mighly Tule Russie Dean Roheson Robert Lehi Ann France Ernest Bryitt Britain Molushia Auer Vishingky Uae Godeerench Tigwest Ted Baverrent Rudnty Ians Russia

Court test promised in jailing of 3 veterans

A Rutland court hearing was promised by a Brattleboro attorney to consider freeing three World War I veterans held in jail for failure to pay court judgments. Edward Shes planned to pursue a county court route for Ralph of Puweatt, Bernard J. Ginith, and Ine erie L. Lapan, all jailed in Montpelier for nonpayment of automobile-related judgments.

Associated Press Rutland Vermont Brattleboro Edward Shes Fo County Cour Atempt Ralph Puweatt Formen Rutland Jar Bernard J. Ginith Ineerie L. Lapan Midruhitelety Montpelian AML Jourtsay & Cel Automobile Thayano Aeld Melhud Oeacmsa

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