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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
1
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Democratic leaders Barkley and George say the Senate will press hard to secure a full three year extension of reciprocal trade pacts, with a fallback to a one year extension if amendments are dropped. Taft signals GOP limit. House passed measure attaches check reins, expiring June. President would seek ITC input on tariff changes to avoid harm to domestic economy or security.
Harrisburg May 21 The state Liquor Central Board approved ten money compromises for suspension cases after a majority vote. New rules would require suspended licensees to remain closed for half the suspension period and signs warning of violations to be posted at premises under suspension. May 27 Greensburg Marine Hammer named new grand commander of the Pennsylvania Knights Templar succeeding George M. West at the close of the grand conclave.
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars plan a two day Poppy sale to raise funds for VFW assistance and charity work. Mrs. C. Haights and Paul Lines chair the event with about 3 500 poppies available. Proceeds support VFW headquarters and related charities.
The Women’s Victory Club funds monuments for World War I dead to be set at Mead Park. Chrome plaques honor area servicemen, with a large granite boulder from the Corry Water Supply Co to be placed near the drive through the park. Mrs. Leslie Wells of the club describes the planned installation and timing.
An open invitation announced by George Reitz to all interested in the Clean Up campaign. The session, to be held at the Municipal Building, aims to rally volunteers and set plans for a parade next month. Committees will be formed to organize the effort and appoint leaders.
In this city an armory advisory board held an orientation meeting naming officers T Lt Rasselas Brown chairman LT Raymond Caflluch secretary and Start Boughton treasurer. The board also includes Rost G Fehlman and Charles P enting and will continue mutc for the organization network next week. Mellon retires as Pittsburgh oil firm chairman W L Mellon steps down as chairman of the board of the company, will remain a director of the firm employing 43 000, announced at a board meeting yesterday.
Senate, led by Hutch Ferguson Capehart, attacks State Department radio info programs. Excerpts quote broadcasts claiming U S views of cities and states. calls for congressional inquiry and possible funding rescission. Officials deny, a preliminary report awaited from the State Department.
Blatt Bros Theatre at Altoona paid the 50 fine for operating on Sundays after a local justice of the peace settlement. The venue, opened this spring beyond Altoona city limits, faced a Sunday movie ban while a Veterans Administration led plan shifted a hospital project.
Chrysler talks resumed after a night’s rest as UAW reduced its proposed wage hike. Ford signaled willingness to open a wage conference on June 14 to advance negotiations toward a settlement.
General Electric agrees to resume wage discussions with the CIO United Auto Workers amid a wave of industry contracts. Chrysler and GM eyes on wage increases, Ford signals June talks, UAW had trimmed its demand to 17 cents, while GE’s position remains at present levels.
Four year old Dennis Nardin died at a West 30th street building site in Erie after being buried by a steam shovel. He was found unresponsive at 4 29 PM and died of asphyxiation with possible internal injuries. Ralph and Bridget Nardin were his parents. The operator was W K Mungtoh, and Milne Construction Co. supervised the site.
A management change at Widmann's drugstore will take effect this Saturday. Earl Bull will replace Vinicenko Sitar who previously ran the store and led operations in the Widmann chain. Sitar has not revealed future plans. Bull brings experience from prior Widmann and Pend stores in Indiana and Pennsylvania.
Washington reports a second protest to Lebanon over the seizure of 42 American citizens from the s.s. Manjo Garp. The claim involves Jewish youths en route to fight for Israel and tensions tied to Palestine conflicts. The U.S. ambassador and minister plan to lodge the protest but offer no immediate details.
Six nations reached a tentative agreement easing Western Germany’s future role after long objections. Officials from the United States Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg pressed for a joint plan on iron ore coke and coal allocations while safeguarding against a German build up. British and American envoys signaled willingness to compromise to preserve the European Recovery Program and Western European alliance. The French anticipated withdrawing observers as Germany moves toward a constitutional meeting around September 1.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on May 27, rescuers tunneled into a mine chamber 200 feet underground where William Ambrose 64 Avoca and two others were trapped after a cave in. They believed Anthony Biezale 47 Avoca and Piarra 27 DuPont survived though Ambrose was killed. Authorities and miners worked through the night to reach the trio and clear a path to safety.
Defendants Mahardis Gandhi and others were formally accused today in special session of assassination. They are scheduled to appear June 13 as a judge read the charges amid a crowded courtroom. Godse and others asked for defense counsel. arraignment recessed to June 3.
May 27 reports Rehard C Simpson a Republican congressman from Pennsylvania's 17th district will marry Mrs Mae Josephine Cox in Washington. The engagement was announced at a Mayflower Hotel luncheon observed by her sister Mrs NB Greenwood. Simpson, 47, is a widower and father of two schoolchildren.
May reports note United States rebuffing Soviet protests over air interference with shipping at Tapag in Warsaw. Poland and France sign a five year trade accord including cars and machinery with payment terms. Fighting continues between insurgent groups in Luzon provinces with clashes in Cagayan valley Nueva Ecija and Batangas. Palestine UN official Count Bernadette visits toward the Holy Land via Athens. U S Senate Finance approves margarine tax bill with amendment on posting requirements at colored margarine outlets.
Phalla Daniels of Corry was recommitted for parole violation from a 1943 larceny sentence. Erie County cases heard by the board included two men set for release and a denial for Frank Robinson of Erie. Rhodes of Erie had parole continued on pretense and forgery charges. Treasury figures showed receipts and expenditures for May.
Delegates express concern over rejection of a plea from the UN. Strong actions may include sending international forces to the Holy Land as talks continue without a unified plan to halt the fighting.
Cairo May 27 reports say Arabs reject a cease fire plea and push for terms to end Palestinian fighting. U S and British diplomats push plans while Security Council threats, military actions, and Jerusalem clashes fill daily dispatches.
Isacson (ALP NY) denounces the Mandt Nixon Communist control bill as a menace to democracy. An American Destiny leader argues it is needed to curb Communist influence, while the Judiciary Committee investigates potential impacts on free speech and assembly.
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