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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1948
Page
1
A fragmented listing describes items for sale including dairy equipment, farming machinery, hay, corn, apples, a Deere tractor, rake, cultivator, and various household goods. Names and locations appear in partial form among miscellaneous notes and personal reminders.
Secretary of Defense Forrestal travels to Key West to confer with President Truman on China expanding crisis and threats to Europe. The planning session includes Secretary of State Marshall and Ambassador Harriman to review the diplomatic outlook and defense posture. Forrestal says he will remain at the president's service and help outline Western Europe rearmament and allied help within the 15 billion dollar budget.
State Police report a collision on Route 25056 north of Waterford involving Lee Hawley of Waterford and Roman Zaunegger of Erie. Zaunegger’s 1949 Ford was severely damaged on the left side. Hawley’s 1990 Ford sustained $100 in damage. No injuries reported.
Egyptian authorities began unloading the American Victory ship Flying Trader cargo after seizure orders. The ship was to Genoa but Egyptian labels indicated Tel Aviv destinations. Officials said the master initially refused unloading. a confiscation order followed.
The Associated Press dispatch reports a government reduction in potato price support to 60 percent of the theoretical fair price for 1949 crops. Growers must plant within government quotas. higher costs and surplus purchases have driven federal spending toward the hundreds of millions. Secretary Brannan announced the adjustment, noting no alternative due to high costs and shrinking demand.
The five day Antilln convention of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women ends with speeches by top leaders. U S Senators Edward Martin and William Jenner, Hugh D Scott Jr and G Mason Owlett are slated to speak at the closing session.
Garry Memorial Hospital directors moved to apply for 16500 in state grants for the next two years starting June 4 1949. The board approved the plan with Dr George H Ledger of Union City as a member. Superintendent’s report shows 241 patients treated six deaths and a births. Average daily census 39. Building expansion to use federal grant proceeds discussed by visiting committee. Directors Elston Hillstrim Holden Morrison Nast Off and Ruinesale attended.
Three Cony youths from R D sections 4 and 2 were placed on probation by Judge Brien Evans after pleading guilty to taking a car from West Washington street and driving it around Corry where it collided, causing over 600 dollars in damage. Restitution totaling 9624 was levied against all three in equal shares.
Two mental patients fled Harrisburg State Hospital in unknown manner. Charles J. Hazlett age 33 from Huntingdon and Wilson K. Gladfelter age 87 from York County were described as dangerous and clever. Hazlett had been transferred from Fairview State Hospital after a robbery trial in Scranton.
A blizzard moved from Colorado into Kansas and Nebraska on Nov 18 as winds reached 60 mph. The cold front dropped temperatures including two below zero at Big Piney Wyoming, with heavy snow totaling five inches at Akron Colorado. Twenty five hunters were marooned by snow squalls in the primitive area where snow depths exceed one foot.
Secretary of State and top U.S. economic figures summon specialists from Paris to study Berlin currency issues. The delegation, led by Wise officials, will consult with Dr. Philip and other authorities to assess the central problem amid occupation governance and postwar financial tensions.
Two freight links derailed on the Pennsylvania system today on the Bitnawa division near Oil City. A southbound load overturned at 4 55 causing the wreckage to close by noon. The Oil City passenger train was delayed and a freight car jumped the tracks injuring no one. Damages exceed a thousand dollars.
An Associated Press report from New York says talks to resolve the 12 week old marine labor dispute will resume tomorrow with a government mediated session. The 65000 member union faced intercoastal disruption as 123 ships were strike bound in New York and about 100 in other ports, halting cargo traffic and Marshall Plan supplies.
Erie Harrisburg Nov. 16 Mrs Helen M Schluraff Tirle was elected without opposition today as president of the Pennsylvania Council of Republican Women.
A hunter reports bagging a 150 pound bear in a remote area. The Second hunter pursued and killed a 160 pound bear after a long chase. Both events occurred near a distant town, with observers noting the rugged terrain and safety concerns surrounding bear hunts.
Representative Knudson of Minnesota urged higher taxes on corporations arguing firms profit too freely, citing steel as an industry example. He said a levy increase could raise about 1.1 billion dollars and pressed for the change in peacetime, while acknowledging Congress faces limits.
The Rev Joseph Glo of Emmanuel Episcopal Church was appointed as an examining chaplain to the board of the Rt Rev Harold B Sawyer bishop of the Erie Episcopal diocese. Candidates for Holy Orders must complete college work in philosophy languages and history and three years of seminary study before ordination decisions are made by the bishop and board.
Counsel for Brewer and O'Shea may appeal as motions for new trials loom. Defendants were reminded of punishment terms and await updated sentencing while a joint trial date is reset for the Fowler and Bowler burglary case in City Court.
Washington Nov. 1 The administration weighs a major plan to raise postal rates to cover government operations. Officials say increases would target third and fourth class mail and add postage on airmail stamps, money orders, and registered mail to offset losses from the postal service. The proposal aligns with prior recommendations by President Truman and congressional action already begun in the current session.
Lancaster authorities charged longtime figure B. Prank Kready and associates with selling meat from dead horses and cows for human consumption. State Agriculture agents, leading a crackdown, said the group bought animals that died in the field and sold the meat, with Kready posting $2,000 bail ahead of a magistrate hearing in Norristown.
A chaotic report claims a Chinese leader declares victory in the Suchow battle amid wartime rhetoric. The piece mentions Assocuitad Prose and Bilal province, with confusing references to vessels, soldiers, and foreign policy signals impacting early UN General Assembly dynamics.
Erie man Ki Kowniye Ki of 1806 Parade Street died in a two vehicle crash on Route 4 near North Girard around 9:05 p.m. Wednesday. Police said he was driving a 1940 DeSoto coupe at high speed when he sideswiped a truck, crashed into eight cars, and sustained a broken neck. Deputy Coroner Bruce Hicks investigated.
Nanking November 18 government officials say they achieved complete victory in the Suchow engagement. Gen Chang Liu-Shih announced the triumph while Communist resistance reportedly continues in the area. Reports describe heavy air and ground operations with Chinese forces advancing toward the Suichow region and drone bombardment prior to anticipated further actions.
Two drivers Blaine Burkett and Clair Baldwin were involved in a collision at South Genin and Main in Pittsburgh. Burkett was hospitalized after the crash while Baldwin was found ill and later died from a heart attack at Allegheny General Hospital. Police say the accident occurred near downtown and note Sanborn, a local resident, became ill while assisting at the scene.
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