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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1948
Page
1
The fragment details an auction listing with items such as a stove lathe anvil electro motor and pulleys. It mentions a large sale event near a county estate and references dates 8 18 23 and a high priority note about equipment and farm tools. Several names and places appear in uncertain form.
Secretary of Defense Forrestal will tour Paris Frankfurt Berlin and London to meet American officials and allied leaders including Gen. Lucius Clay. The visit aims to discuss military aid for the Western alliance and coordination with friendly European governments.
Paris dispatch reports American sources saying President Truman and Secretary Marwkus plan to counter the Soviet Union by pursuing a strategic east west balance to ease global tensions. Meantime Mustapha Nahas astas WAED leader survived an assassination attempt as two bodyguards were killed and others wounded in the incident. Nyhax Pasta reportedly supports the current Egyptian government.
A small but intense hurricane moved toward the North Carolina coast from Cape Lookout to Cape Hatteras. Warning advisories urged full precautions as the storm, centered southeast of Wilmington, tracked north at roughly 20 mph with 75 mph sustained winds. Gale conditions extended outward up to 100 miles, prompting coastal authorities to alert residents and crews along the cape.
Pennsylvania Power and Light Company workers search for the source of radio interference in the city, focusing on the Fourth Ward where reception often goes black at night. Manager Cherry says three weeks of effort found no clear link to street lights.
Key West Florida November 1. Senator Barkley and Allan Weir discuss arrival at Brestdous Lemumuiey inn. Rumors swirl about cabinet roles as Barkley visits President's quarters aboard a submarine base. Barkley deflects election talk while reporters seek policy hints from the likely future administration leaders.
A New York woman testifying in phantom court claims a widow's share of half of a $1,000,000 estate left to Harvard by Philadelphia manufacturer Dr. Harry L. Trevert. She testified she became his common law wife on March 8, 1946, after trips with him to Central America and Key West. A cousin identified as Thomas T. Simpson testified that Trevert spoke of marriage on the second marriage. Dr. Trevert's will named $70,000 in bequests and directed the residuary estate be placed in trust funds.
The 1949 Community Chest directors met at noon to review the budget and discuss a health center request for $195 and the timing of director elections. The Wil report showed contributions at 20 387.83 and plans to finalize grants to participating agencies after further budget actions.
Ohio State Police at Troy report two former Cory youths Francis Rendo of Jamestown and Robert M. Biker of Somerset, captured north of Dayton after fleeing in a stolen station wagon. They admitted to stealing clothing and cigarettes from three farmhouses and attempting a holdup. They claimed escape from George Junior Republic on November 6 and said they worked in the republic’s tailor shop before stealing a car.
Donora Pennsylvania reports twenty people, felled by a five day smog, will depart for a week of convalescence in North Carolina. Another thirty are slated to go after their return. The trip is funded by Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach chambers of commerce. The cause of the tragedy remains undetermined with victims described as asthmatic and easily affected by the smog.
Nov 3n ships and airlifted dependents flee Nanking amid riots hunger and a collapsing Chiang Kai Shek government. Mobs roam Shanghai Hankow and Nanking as four riots and strikes hit central China. American families head for safety while embassy and military officials coordinate evacuations.
Associated press reports Tokyo war trials reveal Allied prosecutors show Japanese leaders planned to attack Hawaii on December 7 1941. Tribunal notes wanted surprise and that December 7 was fixed by naval orders while negotiations continued in Washington. Leaders allegedly aimed to control China through compromise before hostilities.
Washington November 10 Henry A Wallace would not be welcome in the Democratic fold if he seeks a party return National Chairman J Howard McGrath declared He said I am concerned Henry Wallace was taken himself out of the Democratic party and he can stay out Wallace has not announced future plans nor said what will happen to the Progressive party which polled over one million votes nationally.
A heated dispute in Harrisburg centers on 358A municipal and school taxes drawn from a 1949 legislature change. Proponents urge repeal to relieve business taxes, while rural county officials claim the act funds essential services and warns of broader economic harm. The State Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association support repeal to ease tax burdens.
Harrisburg reports the governor announcing a major push to expand industry in the Commonwealth. Robert McCormick of Saratoga Springs is named general administrative go-getter at $10,400 yearly to persuade people to live and do business in Pennsylvania. Two main drivers cited are a Supreme Court decision ending old lease pricing and a broad road program extending the Turnpike to connect Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh scene reports a Pennsylvania Superior Court decision reversing prior rulings to empower the State Liquor Control Board to refuse licenses. The move could broaden court review of liquor licenses, with justices split 4-2 and the Methodist Church of Kingston as central parties. The decision is expected to be appealed. A second item notes two year old Lucille Jean Stanislag killed by accidental discharge in Ligonier, as a brother played with a shotgun.
Three nations agreed to a peace settlement ending the dispute after mediation. Details show leadership from the involved states and a commitment to lasting truce.
The United Nations Security Council debate centers on aid to Greece amid Greek civil strife and alleged foreign interference. Russia accuses the United States and Britain of provoking the conflict while seeking a peaceable solution supported by Western powers.
New York reports longshoremen at Hudson River piers refuse to work while AFL International Longshoremen’s Association and shipping executives negotiate a wage increase and benefits. Joseph P Ryan said a final decision by the 45,000 coast union members would come Friday. Meanwhile a separate incident in Altoona, Pennsylvania saw horse owner Daniel J. Ryan robbed of about $13,000 by two armed men at his home.
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