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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1948
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment discusses Babson College, Wall Street, and civic movement ideas. It mentions President Uhl and Joren, with scattered references to investors, vocation, and national spirit. The text is garbled but centers on economic concerns and modern civics notions.
Detroit news reports say General Motors wage talks continue as UAW-CIO pressures for higher pay. Governor Sigler brokered a meeting to resume bargaining after a 19 day strike, with Chrysler and GM facing pending contracts and potential actions.
American diplomats report no progress in easing tensions as Moscow and Washington trade charges in a broadside exchange. Tass declares the United States wrong on every issue while officials say a stalemate persists. Both sides insist talks have stalled and no compromise is in sight.
Richard Russell Henry, 12, died en route to a hospital after forcing his 9 year old sister Joanne to pull the trigger of a 22 caliber rifle. Detective Edward Gordon said Joanne acted out of fear as Richard, angered by a missed wallet gift, held the gun to his stomach and ordered her to shoot. The parents have been estranged. mother Mary Ruth Henry came from Baltimore to Youngwood.
Dauphin county court today upheld the state board of medical education's revocation of Dr Henry Jublis Lehbreron Philadelphia to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. The board ruled the Philadelphia plastic surgeon obtained his 1910 license by fraud. The decision stems from a Schireson appeal challenging the board's August action.
The proclamation urges Corry citizens and businesses to observe Memorial Day on Monday May 31, requesting participation in all services. It notes the holiday normally falls on May 30 but this year coincides with a Sunday, hence the shift to Monday.
A hearing set for June 1 will decide if Albert Mowfarditi known as Al Marty of this city gains an appeal or liquor license renovation after the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board revoked the license of Marty's Spaghetti Restaurant on South Center Street. A prior rule show cause was granted and the case will be argued before a county judge in the Erie county courthouse. The PLCB's action followed a raid by police at the Starlite Athletic Club occupying the same building, where nine slot machines and whisky were confiscated.
WEW YORK May 24 The ap ron is t hreatened with a walkout by 80000 airphone equipment workers over a wage demand of 31 cents an hour. Union official Dan A Harris says a national strike could halt all telephone service as Western Electric Company installations division workers prepare a mail ballot vote. A WE spokesman says the company remains open to negotiations.
Washington May 24 Senator George of Georgia urged voters to elect a strong one term president in November to set the country on a sound course. He warned of mounting expenditures and deficits in 1949 and said the nation may face higher taxes unless leadership changes. He would decide later which candidate to back, noting Eisenhower and Taft backers as possibilities and mentioning Dewey’s Oregon showing as a concern for party unity. In other news a Clymer boy was injured in a bicycle accident, with Ronald Willey hospitalized after a severe facial laceration.
The bulletin cites Associated Press notes from London and Washington. It reports UK finance updates and a discussable $28,000 figure tied to 1946 budget matters. It mentions Britain contemplating actions with bellical officers in the Jordan Arab Legion context and a possible cease fire emphasis. Charles Hania Brapun nominated for USDA secretary post. The Lebanon minister says Lebanon will restrict U.S. access under certain conditions. The report notes U.S. policy on travel and who may depart or be prevented from leaving the country.
In Harrisburg on May 24 Associated Press reports the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee will elect a new chairman. Sol Mathews, ex Westport instructor linked to Eisenhower, is favored to win. Also slated for reappointment are Mayor David Lawrence of Pittsburgh as national committeeman and Emma Gultey Miller as national committeewoman. Unclear fate looms for Auditor General Wagner amid Mathews prospects.
A Irish war bride convicted of staying her American husband was at Bills Island today awaiting deportation to England. The woman, described as pretty, accompanied by 2-year-old Bridget Waters, had been paroled recently from a state prison serving 18 months of a one to five year term. She expressed gratitude for American justice and the kindness shown her.
In western Pennsylvania 5200 workers face NLRB elections this week to decide union shop representation at multiple plants. Key votes include De-vuttification at Warren involving Solar Electric Co and II, plus representation ballots at DuBois, Erie, Meadville, and other sites for leaders including the United Rubber, Corl, Linoleum and Plastic Workers of America and the AFL IT. The schedule lists Oil City, Erie, Meadville, DuBois, and Erie plants with hundreds to thousands of employees eligible to vote on unions and shop terms.
Mrs Florence O Day, formerly of Corry and now living in Cooperstown, was seriously injured when a horse reared and toppled onto her at a Franklin Street address. She was rushed to hospital in critical condition with fractured ribs, a broken shoulder blade, and other injuries.
Police say two electivelins were in custody on an extortion plot to shake $59,000 from three local merchants. Names Paul Nichols and John Dalrymple were released. victims included Roger Falbo of a shoe store, Thomas Forte of an electronics dealer, and contractor Frank Bosco. Dalrymple found a threatening letter nine months earlier while repairing Falbo’s home. Arrests came after a telephone call to La Porte.
The White House announced President Prem will deliver five major speeches during a train trip to Chicago Omaha Seattle Berkeley and Los Angeles. The trip departs Washington June 3 with talks in Chicago June 4 at Chicago Stadium lasting 15 to 20 minutes.
May 24 report states 58 year old Worle Wei-Hao, a noted scientist, won a narrow confirmation as premier under Chiang Kai-shek. Legislature backed Wong 489 to 64 after pressure from Chiang's political operation. Wong, frail in stature, faces cabinet formation and expectations of strong party backing to push a program despite limited personal power.
Charity Deyo a Union City resident was treated for a forehead wound and facial cuts after an unreported Saturday night street fight on North Center Street. He arrived at Corry Hospital shortly before 11 pm with three sutures and a neck laceration. No police report was filed yet, but it was noted Deyo had been involved in a dispute with a Corry man.
In Helsinki on May 4, the government prepared to deploy troops to guard the port as red agitation and a threatened strike surged. Workers remained on strike, while authorities reported rapid action in handling demonstrations linked to the dismissal of Yrjo Leini ng, a Communist interior minister, amid mounting unrest.
United Nations Commissioner for Jerusalem aims to broker a truce in the Holy Land. Reports say Jews and Arabs are urged to halt hostilities with mutual concessions. Internment of Jewish men in a Lebanese camp is noted amid ongoing clashes in the Holy City.
May 24 dispatches report two Americans slain by bullet fire in Jerusalem as Arab Jewish clashes intensified. Thomas C. Wasson and Herbert McWalker died, while Thomas Gaterson was wounded. diplomatic efforts pressed to halt the Palestine war with UN mediation.
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