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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
1
Minnesota lawmakers approve a spending plan in a rapid session details are scarce and the vote outcome remains unclear. The action raises questions about the fiscal impact and future budget adjustments.
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Paris November 4 United Nations Assembly approved a Western plan for world atomic control over fierce Russian protest. Soviet delegate Vishinsky charged the United States aims to bypass Soviet control and accused Washington of seeking to keep atomic weapons, insisting the Soviet plan must be adopted. The debate opened as the five major powers, United States Britain France Russia, continued to grapple with divergent proposals.
Lindsey of Third Avenue was fined $18 and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery. Yarateh reported being badly beaten at the police station. Lindsey claimed the act was to protect his property following a disturbance at his door. A second item notes a French military Dakota plane missing in Indo China with 15 aboard after sending SOS.
Paris November 4 The United States urged the Security Council to delete references in the British Chinese Palestine plan directed at Israel. The resolution presented October 28 called for economic and political sanctions in the Holy Land. Reports say Truman intervened to alter the American stance before a sub committee.
The Tokyo Military Tribunal convicted Hideki Tojo and 24 co defendants of waging aggressive war against China Russia Britain and the United States. The verdict held militarists seized control of Japan's government and provoked broader war beginning with Manchuria and the invasion of China. Several defendants were cleared of most counts while the court continues to weigh remaining charges and potential appeals.
W A Spensler Harrisburg deputy secretary of property and supplies said the Greek aid program is a failure. He former budget control specialist for the American Mission for Aid to Greece told the Bardsburg Exchange Club the Greek government failed to cooperate with the U S in internal economic recovery. He criticized the program as lacking objective and decoupled from plan, noting indecisive U S administration and that aid has been largely judged by its extent.
The report notes 63 placements by the Pennsylvania State Employment Service in October amid labor shortages. It cites 115 referrals to jobs, with 40 openings remaining. sectors include professional, sales, service, skilled, semi skilled, and agricultural work. Unemployment claims declined slightly while veterans outflow was limited.
Police say three youths are sought after a high speed crash on West Smith and West Wayne streets. A stolen car struck a hydrant and another vehicle, causing extensive damage and drawing witness descriptions, with two cars badly damaged and towed from the scene.
Harrisburg reports Gov Suenos H. Buie consolidates power as the Kingpin leader of Pennsylvania Republicans after Truman's victory reshapes patronage. Duff wins party control via about 0,000 state jobs and a friendly legislature, despite Martin Grundy faction discord and Democratic presence.
President Truman received an invitation from the Washington Post to attend a crow banquet honoring those who predicted his defeat. The paper plans to invite editorial writers reporters pollsters and editors for a humorous event with turkey served to the president at a time of his choosing.
The local soldier S/ Sut Warland F Pelton, who died in the Mediterranean theatre during World War I, is among 18 from the area believed to have perished. Burial arrangements and service details are forthcoming after arrival notification. The body is expected to be transported aboard the U S Navy Transport Lappetice Victory, with the Army acknowledging the death.
Lancaster police filed a murder charge against George Rue 43 in the slaying of his estranged wife Mary Russo 50 as she left the Bearings Co plant. A crowd restrained Rue until officers arrived. Detective Captain Kirchner said Russo admitted to the act and said he did something he shouldn’t have done.
In Washington on November 4 the fate of the Taft-Hartley Act remains uncertain as President Truman and Congress grapple with whether to repeal modify or preserve the labor law amid political pressures and union positions. The piece notes divisions within the Democratic platform and mentions labor groups led by Lewis and the United Mine Workers while outlining potential outcomes for the act.
Early returns with about four percent of the vote counted show Truman leading and appearing assured of victory with 26 states and 302 electoral votes. Dewey shows momentum in California and a few other states with 11 electoral votes, while Thurmond racks up 1 8 electoral votes in several Southern states.
The 1948 Christmas Seal design was unveiled as Corry Christmas Seal Committee received a shipment at the Corry Military building. The red yellow and blue seal shows a blond boy in red pajamas by a fireplace with stockings, dreaming of Santa. Seals go on advance sale at committee offices and will be available in Corry for the nationwide sale from November 23 through Christmas.
A Pittsburgh steel plant suffered a $200,000 fire that destroyed a 9 pass coal conveyer and caused a 160 foot belt to collapse into the coal galleries. No injuries were reported though operations were halted and officials feared further damage to bake batteries. Fire crews arrived quickly but exact repair time was not disclosed.
Lt Cal Quartier led a Fort Mead inspection of Company A Pennsylvania National Guard at the State Armory. The reviewing officer commended the unit’s equipment and records, with Maj Erhest Shreve and battalion officers from Vieadyille observing, as three inspectors from Fort Mead conducted a thorough ordnance exam and administrative review.
Frank Latos of Westfield State Police said he escaped serious injury when a lighted cigarette dropped from his hands caused him to lose control of a pickup. The truck slammed into a pole on the Ripley Sherman road one mile south of Ripley. Latos freed himself and reported the accident to authorities.
New York Governor elect Dewey returns to the state capital Albany after defeating his GOP rival. He is greeted warmly by hundreds as he arrives with his family. Aides say he will take it easy initially while planning the transition and a news conference is set to discuss future policy.
Paris reports accuse French communists of a campaign of sabotage in mines and infrastructure. Government drafts penalties to curb labor violence, with 20 percent of 145,000 miners returning to work under heavy guard as nationwide coal losses mount.
Republicans close ranks for two year fight against Truman administration policies as Taft and Martin emerge as leaders of the opposition in the House and Senate. The piece notes Edsel Ford era and the broader political climate, with references to Dewey and Truman, forecasting continued Republican resistance and potential changes in leadership.
Treasury press data show receipts totaling 191 984 196 78 dollars on November 2 with expenditures at 172 069 702 48 dollars. The balance stands at 4 860 699 298 58 dollars and total debt is 303 418 143 92 dollars.
Two boys were killed and 21 others injured when gates at Tokyo's baseball stadium opened for a Giants versus star exhibition, triggering a crowd stampede as spectators surged in. authorities blamed overcrowding and faulty control as the incident unfolded during a November event.
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