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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1949
Page
1
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INGER W. BABRON reports from New York City on pension talks between steel firms and Mr Murray. Despite disappointment, officials note a precedent for labor friendly pensions and discuss factors shaping concession. The piece links Ford's noncontributory plan and potential cost shifting to users, with possible regional benefits for warm states as retirees relocate.
Washington reports both government and coal industry leaders wary of John L. Lewis peace feelers for a new miners contract. Ching said no plans for peace meetings. operators want extension of the old contract and tighter welfare fund controls. Lewis hinted at another strike if no settlement by December 1.
The bear hunting season begins Monday November 19 in Warren and Forest counties with the season running through the weekend. Mild weather is expected to help bears remain active while hunters anticipate some snowfall to aid tracking. Officials note many cubs were killed in prior years and remind hunters of penalties for illegal taking.
A glass weather recorder with three balloons found in Somerset County was turned over to the FBI by hunter Albert Tomko. Professor Louié LePrince-Ringuet of the Polytechnical School in Parks said he sent the device on June 18. The FBI promised inquiry into the dangerous contraption and its potential launch.
The city recorded near balmy weather with highs around 69 degrees on November 10 and a low of 56 that night, followed by a 65 high and 32 low the previous day. The weatherman forecasts cloudy skies, cooler air tonight and tomorrow, with occasional rain tonight and Sunday.
Ohio State senior and Lantern editor Jack T. McKeown, 23, was killed by fratern ity brother James D. Heer, 20, at a Delta Tau Delta party in Columbus. Heer, captured near the sewage disposal plant, admitted the shooting after authorities questioned him.
Plyropenur and area brewers say no price war is expected in the region. Industry officials note limited surpluses and a single light juice incident as potential triggers, while a beer distributors convention in Milwaukee discusses market dynamics.
City ministers announce a Sunday census of religious preference on November 20 from 2 PM to 6 PM. The Corry Mineral Association will oversee the multi-church survey, with five zones and teams from participating congregations. Final tally at the Methodist Church. inclement weather shifts to next week.
Four persons were treated and released at Corry Hospital yesterday after injuries from various accidents. Clair Hultmar, 40, of West Pleasant Tree, walked into a curb stumbling and injuring his toe and back. Ty Prlisk suffered a back injury, James Giubertor, 18, sustained a head wound, and Delwrh Briwn, of Spring Creek, stepped on a fork, injuring his right foot during farm chores.
Streets Director Carl Smithy disclosed state assistance is sought to widen a one mile Hare Creek channel near Avenue A after the city’s sewer outlet. The storm sewer, built with a modern plant plan, needs greater clearance to prevent water backups in low areas and basements. Assemblyman We Wi Waterhouse backs the effort, hoping state funds will enable the cleanup and reverse channel narrowing west of Scot's Crossing.
Rev. Harry B Bowman announced an anonymous gift by church families to memorialize an infant son. A Deagan chime set valued at 550 dollars with 21 tubular bells will be mounted on the balcony wall and debuted after tomorrow’s morning worship with Miss Martha McIntyre playing. The chimes will be struck in a traditional sequence ending with the lowest tone seven times.
A Corry woman was injured when her vehicle left the road and struck a pole near Corry Spring Crest Road. Arlene Deschump, 91, of West Smith Street, was treated at a hospital. Passenger Joseph Aller, 58, of Wheeling Street, sustained minor injuries. State Police reported the motorist lost control, crossed the shoulder, and struck the pole causing about 200 dollars in damage to the car and 60 dollars to the pole.
Secretary of State Dean Acheson meets in Heidelberg with top U S military leaders in Europe for a confidential session amid rumors on Germany’s Western defense role. Acheson plans talks with West German leaders and details from Paris decisions on German steel production are expected to be conveyed by McCloy.
Washington officials report the harsh handling of Angus Ward, American consul general at Mukden, by local authorities heightens the setback to Communist China's chances for U S recognition. Ward and two staffers are jailed since October 24 on beatings accusations amid wage dispute claims.
Fragmented report notes Tito's independent communist stance leading to a shift in alliances. It mentions Albania and Yugoslavia moving away from Cominform countries amid tensions with Russia and Central European states.
The Corsair, once Pierpont Morgan’s private yacht, ran aground while departing Acapulco Harbor at 1230 a m. local time. About 11 passengers and roughly 90 crew were evacuated by lifeboats and harbor craft with no injuries reported. The vessel had arrived two days earlier and was en route to Los Angeles when the accident occurred.
Paul Pinky Guth, 23, of 317 East South Street, awaits arraignment on four charges arising from a West Main street bar fight. He allegedly struck Marko Kraljanik, 26, cutting him above the eyes, and resisted officers who arrested him about 2:30 am. Police also charged him with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Fire Chief Ray Laurie announced that Has Brouck's orchestra will provide music for the Stanford Hose Company Ball at the State Armory on Thanksgiving Eve. Dancing will follow a front and rear seating arrangement with proceeds benefiting the hose company rooms on the second floor of No 2 station.
A brief notice from the Tallan neWR Agency Astra reports a newborn in Italy. The mother and child are described in good condition, with both parents safe following the delivery.
Nov 12 The costliest steel strike ends as CIO United Steelworkers sign a pension insurance pact with United States Steel. Bethlehem pattern settlement, 100 minimum pension for workers 65 with 26 years, five cents hourly social insurance, peak wage remains $1.65 an hour. Union predicts 90 percent of plants on Bethlehem contracts by Monday. Homestead reactions praise gains for workers and broader economic impact noted.
Police report arrests and seizures tied to cigarette law violations. Officials say shipments from the West Indies and other regions were confiscated after authorities stopped 37 suspects last week.
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