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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1948
Page
4
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Corsy's proposed Fourth of July celebration now rests with the Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs after a meeting of involved organizations. A general committee meeting will decide the next steps. Ellis Baker of Columbus township died at Corry Hospital after several days of pneumonia. Charlotte Inn at Findley Lake reopens Memorial Day for the 1928 season hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George N. Roberts. Grace Street repairs continue with a new gravel tap added to improve drainage and reduce maintenance.
In Harrisburg a test of Philip Murray's power as CIO United Steelworkers president arose before the State Supreme Court. Eleven officers of New Sensington Local 302 appeal an injunction upholding Murray's right to suspend them for political activity and to seize union assets. Frank H. Hill leads the group resisting Murray's orders. Meanwhile local obituaries and social notes appear, including George Brew of Superior, Wis., and a wedding announcement for Miss Armstrong and Arthur Pitts.
The U S cruiser Salt Lake City was sunk after five hours of bombardment by torpedoes bombs and rockets from the U S First Task Fleet off the California coast. The ship disappeared at 1 53 p m PDT 190 miles off the southern California shore in water over two thousand fathoms deep.
The anti lynching bill stalls in the Senate judiciary committee as Republicans oppose reporting it, arguing unconstitutional provisions. Only one central feature gains majority support, punishing officials for not protecting prisoners from mob violence. Some members favor dropping the bill and advancing the poll tax measure or attaching the full anti lynching bill as a rider to another measure. Critics note riders complicate veto powers and risk violating constitutional single topic rule.
Mrs Sunday, prominent mission singer, attended the eighth annual meeting of the International Union of Gospel Missions before falling ill about 8 30 Monday night. Rev Claude J Moore of Jamestown Rescue Mission reported she was feeling fine yesterday.
David G. Anderson, chair of the Jamestown Rescue Mission board, summoned Dr. Frederick Hammerstroim who arranged admission for the patient to W A Hospital. She was taken there around 9 p.m. and returned to the hotel afterward during the six day conference.
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