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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1949
Page
1
The readable text fragments mention Ridge farm, field work, rituals, and a motor issue, but most specifics are obscured. Entities like Ridge and field terms appear without clear dates, places, or events to form a coherent news item.
Washington reports John Lewis confronting operators with a near ultimatum to return to talks on the miners welfare and pension fund. A court fight looms as restructuring pushes expenditures, with White House pressure and possible action if talks stall. The dispute centers on fund management, personnel cuts, and usage of funds by trustees and the UMW.
Awaiting word on when the Pennsylvania Railroad will resume normal operation of the Ol City-Corry and Grie-Renovo trains, halted October 26 by Interstate Commerce Commission. A new I C C order permits restoration at 6 9 p m November 20, following United Mine Workers pause in coalfields. Mail and passenger service to Corry suffered delays, with trucks substituting trains and mail delays reaching about 24 hours.
Harrisburg reports the commonwealth moves to begin paying the multi million dollar veterans bonus to about 1.2 million claimants. Gov Duff cites printing delays may push start to three or four months. Army records show 826,274 Pennsylvanians served during WWII with 1,183,344 veterans eligible for the bonus.
Secretary of State Acheson returns from Europe to confront the Chinese Communist imprisonment of Angus Ward and four staff from the U.S. Consulate in Mukden. Officials say Ward’s fate is unclear after three weeks with no health or trial details, while a possible US response through diplomacy or pressure remains uncertain.
Kiwanis and Rotary International sponsor National Kids Day in the city with a two hour party at the State Armory from 9 40 to 11 80 p m. The event funds a youth welfare drive supporting education medical funds and recreational facilities. James Harper will lead songs, Paul Parks and Dionophi Myers provide music, and a moving parade will be shown.
Corry Board of Education rejects a request for an additional Harding School exit citing the state fire inspector and the building’s internal layout. Officials noted one exit may be adequate but recommended upgrades including an automatic hot water tank and window and storm sash changes. A special meeting is set to review bids for a four room addition at Junior High and staff changes include the resignation of Mrs. Jack Stubl and the election of Miss Eileen Graham.
NILES Ohio November 15 Collision of an Erie freight and an auto at North Main Street crossing killed three persons and injured four. Dead are Rose Gibby 18 and Dorothy May Grant 15 of Greenville Pa Seymair Porotny 44 of Five Points? and driver John Sukslo 21 of Youngstown in critical condition. Bond tax issue and city bond plans referenced.
Kiwanis fund aid backed two causes, supporting youth welfare and education. Members plan to use proceeds for jousting education, juvenile activities, recreation, and physical learning for underprivileged youths. Ten dollars funded a Corry High football trip to Pittsburgh with another eight dollars for medicine to aid a sick child.
In Pittsburgh on November 15, Allegheny-Ludlum Steel signed a labor deal with CIO unions covering 12,900 workers at Breckenridge to Buffalo plants. The agreement provides $100 monthly pensions with Social Security and a health program, plus a modified per hour wage plan. Other major producers, including Bethlehem and Sharon Steel, have signed or reached negotiations, signaling a broad back-to-work movement with many plants resuming operations within days. The contract runs through January 31, 1952, and keeps existing wage terms for some workers while adding the new benefits.
Pennsylvania Superior Court upholds convictions of George J. Galmneher and Mik John for extorting fees in a Philadelphia case. Appeals claimed defendants were not eligible offenders and that others linked to the charges influenced the outcome. Court sustained the county verdicts, rejecting those challenges.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approves a broad 4 to 8 percent rise in passenger and sleeping car fares east of the Mississippi, with Pullman rates up to 4.8 cents per mile. Eastern lines expect an annual $37.8 million gain to offset record deficits, while critics warn further hikes may erode travel demand. Territory covered includes the east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac, plus Pocahontas region of West Virginia and northern Virginia.
Testimony concluded in Warren on the forgery case against Ken O Day former used car dealer. Prosecutors say notes totaling about 188000 were struck from a civil record in a connected matter involving Mel Anderson owner of the Carver Hotel and Holes allegations. Witnesses included Prothonotary Ralph Sires Bank official Neil Patterson and attorney Sidney Blackmaty among others in the district court proceedings.
Three executives including treasurer Mrs Eve lyn J Kun and vice president Andrew J ODeuty face embezzlement charges in Pittsburgh. The Commonwealth seeks recovery of about 75 dollars from a diary misappropriation and a broader claim totaling around 3,000,000 dollars against Heystone Mutual Company. Local trial testimony references a $76,000 sum and related irregularities in officer conduct.
Washington reports the United States issued a declaration regarding the Danube river shipping control commission. The controversial body, formed in November near Galatz Romania, aimed to regulate Danube commerce with Soviet joint ventures. Officials say the setup conflicts with international river management and could enable Soviet monopolies.
Nearly a score of hunters were successful in bagging bears on opening day. Weather poor but shooting good, with higher total kills than last year. One illegal kill, a 40 pound cub, fined $50. Game protectors cite wins near Hearts Cove nt and Sandstone Springs and near Tidoute station.
Philadelphia November court affirms death sentences for George Minoff of Steelton and John W. Givens of Beaver County for double killings. A third man’s life term is upheld and appeals for others are reserved. Minoff killed Boris Mios and two others in 1948 over church matters in Steelton. Givens admitted to a hatchet slaying of roommates in Beaver County.
Judith Coplon, convicted of spying, was pictured in Federal court as a government worker. Archibald Painer, her lawyer, discussed the spy conspiracy case amid remarks by officials and authorities.
President Truman backs a Marshal Plan report urging European nations to cut prices to better compete for American consumer dollars. The study, by the Economic Cooperation Administration, emphasizes broader export drives, efficiency, and currency devaluation as needed to narrow price gaps and boost trade with the United States while noting slow progress and Communist pressure.
Fragmented report describes a missing child case ending in death. Names appear garbled but reference to Linda Joyce Glucott and Lillian Glucot linked to a homicide at a residence in the Los Angeles area. Police investigation noted with no clear timeline or complete details due to OCR errors.
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