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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1949
Page
1
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President Truman formally appointed Forrest P. Sherman as chief of naval operations to unite the high command and push for unification policy. Sherman, the youngest CNO in history, met Admiral Denfeld for 160 minutes with Secretary Matthews as the White House announced the move.
Six perished as a fire swept a three story apartment house near downtown Cincinnati. Seven were burned or hurt, while four residents escaped uninjured. Firemen and Fire Marshal Harry McNay put damage at about 2000 dollars. Names listed include Coy Shelton Athens Donn Willim Hartman Cincinnati Alma McBeath Liberty Ky James Alexander Goldie Taylor Cincinnati and an unidentified man at hospital. survivors unverified.
In Sonoma County a newlywed couple Clyde Howard and Louise Howard, plus Mrs Marie Silvas and her five year old daughter Esther were killed by shotgun blasts at a Russian River ranch cottage. Ranch hand Henry Pio was arrested after surrendering in Santa Rosa. Tony Abaya was killed nearby by shots fired at the same time.
State Police report a 26 year old prisoner escaped from Clinton County jail in Lock Haven after kissing his four year old daughter goodbye in the corridor. Sheriff George A Hickett said the man darted out the front door and fled down a side street. No arrest details or charges available in the brief, and surrounding text is garbled.
October proved unusually dry with only 1.53 inches of precipitation, mostly on two days. George Mulderlek reports many clear and sunny days, 13 of 31, and a temperature range from 86 to 28. High winds on October 2 caused minor damage.
Northwestern Bible College president Billy Graham attracts thousands nightly to a six week revival in Los Angeles. More than 200000 of the citys 2 million population have attended the tented meetings at the fringe of downtown. Notable converts include Lew Zamperini, a former USC track star and WWII air force captain. He and other locals testify to renewed faith after hearing Graham’s eloquent preaching and homegrown doctrine.
The school board appoints an assessor to audit mercantile tax returns for Macriot's Mercantile, Amusement and other lists. The assessor will identify delinquents and notify them by letter to file a return within five days or face special assessment and penalties. Exemptions may be ruled by the school board. A first payment deadline passed on July 31 with penalties around $90 for nonpayment. district stance on collection remains undecided.
Washington reports President Truman projects peacetime federal spending at a record 43.5 billion for the year ending June 10 next, with receipts around 48 billion and a red ink near 5.5 billion. Debt may reach about 2060 billion by next June. Congress likely to approve 4 billion more in spending early next year amid tax-raising debate.
Nation reels from Potomac plane crash near water front after 55 aboard perish and one Bolivian survivor. Congress pledges full air safety probe and Civil Aeronautics board orders immediate inquiry into cause of disaster amid rescue efforts and public outcry.
Governor James H. Duff may address a Hoxing Republican rally in Pittsburgh or broadcast support for Timothy F. Ryan and running mates if no substitute arrives. Campaign manager W. Marshall notes Duff has a prior Willi amsport commitment and will join by air if feasible. Ryan's ward by ward blitz continues ahead of Friday events amid redevelopment authority campaign friction.
The Community Chest drive trails its $4,000 target by nearly $4,000 with large departments including retail, clubs, hospitals, and civic groups contributing. Chairman David Byarte notes late returns may lift the total. civic groups such as Tyland Civic and local businesses report varied progress across sectors.
Officials at the Ajax plant report securing coke supplies to sustain operations for at least three more months despite prior shortages and past strikes. Local plant managers faced competition from other suppliers but succeeded in keeping the facility running through January. The broader industry faced reduced coke availability, threatening closures, but timely deliveries have averted immediate shutdowns.
The Lake Street fire left the John Reade family homeless and in need of baby beds clothing and bed furnishings. The local Red Cross chapter appealed for donations and asked those who can assist to contact Mrs. Charing Sawant in charge of relief efforts. The four children ages 16 months two years three and a half years and five were being sheltered by a babysitter when flames struck the small dwelling. The family sought new living quarters and support.
Erie Concern and Erie Tron and Supply Inc announce a plant dismantling deal for the DoE mill. Work starts November 7 and finishes within 10 days. About 900 tons of scrap metal to be removed and processed in Erie before shipment to steel mills for re melting.
Cleveland, Nov 2 The CIO convention voted to expel the United Electrical Workers and related left wing unions, amending the constitution to bar pro Communists from top offices. The executive board was authorized to act against Communist affiliated locals, amid a broader purge of left wing unions. The move would shift funds and memberships, and follow a right wing drive to control the federation. Walter P. Reuther's resolutions report the expulsions were approved overwhelmingly as delegates walked out in protest.
A 29 year old Corry woman was found in her third ward apartment with her husband and rushed to the hospital in a suspected self inflicted crisis. Hospital staff declined to comment on her condition or the case as details were widely known but not officially released. Meanwhile a prankster caused property damage in Moe Altoon by flooding a home with vines and turning on a water main outside.
Reports from Washington and Cleveland say John L Lewis may back a coal and steel industry peace pattern after a wave of negotiations. Gov. Henry Schricker urged immediate action as Jones & Laughlin nears settlement, with talks continuing this week to resolve a nationwide steel strike and pension insurance terms.
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