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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1948
Page
1
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Senator O Mahoney warned against reliance on wartime controls and proposed a 60 to 90 day cooling off period before price increases on basic commodities. He favored government allocation during shortages and urged FTC hearings with notice to Commerce and Justice departments, aiming to curb private power over prices.
The opening day of the season saw six hunters report deer kills in various townships. Santa J. Leone and Louis Lutz led the early entries at the company showroom, with Leoie and Merle Howell among others posting notable bags in the Blue Eye area. By 1:30 pm only two additional kills were logged, including Edgar M Jer and William Johnson near Garland.
Draft Board No. 64 will supply three men from this area for induction in December. The slate, hired from state headquarters, will be given Muellen examinations and physical tests. In total 41 local men will receive induction exams and later additional physicals.
Snow melts rapidly as a tight fall predicted for today brings total accumulations of three and a half inches at some points. Reports from across Pennsylvania describe a first snowfall of the season with hazardous driving conditions and crowded highways leading to hunting districts opening today.
Three persons injured in a head on collision on a Crest Hill crest involving Rodak and Mrs Mawrence Dea of Arle. Victims William Harayda Thomas Radu and Mrs Elizabeth Medellin doused with bruises and head injuries, transported to Corry Hospital by ambulance. Police to decide if charges will be filed as total damage exceeds 2500 dollars.
Associated Press report from Washington notes administration officials seek to hold 1950 military spending near 15 billion dollars, warning higher costs could trigger inflation and economic strain. Advisors advised the Pentagon to cut waste, emphasize efficiency, and consider taxes or controls to fund defense without stifling the economy.
City police report three automobiles damaged in an East Main Street accident at the intersection with Shady Avenue Saturday evening. A car owned by Mrs. Gertrude Forban and driven by Cheater Forbes of R D 4 hit parked vehicles owned by Donald McCrey and Paul Clark as Forbes swerved to avoid a child. He took responsibility for the crash. The Treasury report shows November receipts of 107,930,822.57 and expenditures of 190,1742,606.65 with a balance of 4,001,745,781.87 and total debt 252, or 95,640,019.93, a decrease of 433,008.52.
State Police near Corry investigated a Saturday night accident east of Corry at Raule and involving a New York state vehicle. Two people were injured when Bislett Danielson's car struck the back of a Dodge coupe. Police checked registrations to determine if the Dodge was stolen.
Twenty seven people are believed killed when a hardware store building weakened by fire toppled into a downtown street. Ten bodies were recovered with digging continuing overnight. Among the dead were twelve firefighters trapped as police Red Cross workers and volunteers battled the blaze. Local businessmen planned a two hour store closure and newspapers opened subscriptions for families of the fallen firefighters. The fire began at dawn and involved oil paint gas and gunpowder inside the two story structure before it collapsed into the crowded street.
YONKERS N Y Nov 28 Two hundred children were driven out in night clothes at 2 30 this morning by a fire of undetermined origin in the attic of the south wing of the Seal and Watts Children's Home A prior October fire of undetermined origin caused heavy damage to the north wing of the brick and frame building The next midnight a large fire alarm sounded but no fire was found Today s fire caused smoke and water damage to the south wing Investigating firemen have not solved the October fire The children aged four to eighteen were housed early today in cottages on the property overlooking the river
Officers from Warren County, with a search warrant, found three pelts in Gary Bennett’s home at 607 West Smith Street. Bennett pleaded guilty, paid 80 dollars plus costs, and faces possible revocation of hunting and trapping privileges in Pennsylvania.
Paris reports outline a proposed plan with four key points. Argentina soldiers, with Securiy Gaull input, discuss currency stabilization and transit assurances. The commission’s findings anticipate a shift to a new German policy and possible December action, with international backing from the United States Britain France and others.
A Corry youth was shot while hunting deer near Sprig Creek during daylight. The injured student was transported to a hospital for emergency treatment. Authorities from the Game Commission are investigating and reviewing the incident.
Early morning deer hunters clogged area roads from west Corry to surrounding counties. Restaurants opened earlier to serve the influx as hunters headed toward Warren, Forest, McKean and others. Snowfall raised hopes of heavier kills though past counts and depleting deer populations tempered expectations. Bucks with four points or more were required for hunting this season. Game Commission posted totals for the day and emphasized safety and compliance.
Vi Noy and Sworge F. Johnson, co-founders of Piatta Atnarr, died at home last night at age 91 after several weeks illness. Johnson rose from a shoe factory worker to a corporation president and was noted for his interest in the welfare of his employees.
Harrisburg Nov 24 The Pennsylvania National Guard today opened the way for pre draft age youths to sign on with the guard. Major General Peak A Weber state adjutant general issued a four month suspension on state wide fitting and directed all units Army and Navy to accept calls next starting December 1 from ages 17 to 18 years.
A December Associated Press dispatch from Pennsylvania reports Company A plans a statewide recruitment drive inviting youths aged 17 to 21 to enlist in the National Guard. The program aims to let teens begin service while remaining at home, with three-year terms and potential peacetime strength increases. The move aligns with Selective Service provisions and state needs to sustain guardsmen, potentially adding up to 11,000 recruits. Berlin politics: German Communist mass meeting to seize control before Sunday elections and establish a separate city government in the western sector.
A Union City man died by suicide with a shotgun at his residence. Authorities and family were notified, with investigators examining the scene and awaiting autopsy results. Relatives and local police provided sparse details, noting the tragedy occurred yesterday at the home.
An Associated Press report details damaging storms and high winds from Georgia to Alabama, Oklahoma to Kansas, causing fatalities, injuries, and extensive property damage. It notes evacuations near Montgomery, floods in Macon and Atlanta areas, and widespread power outages amid storms drifting southeastward. A separate note from Washington reports wartime leaders seeking Supreme Court review to stave off death sentences.
Carthage Missouri November 39 Missouri officials released two Pittsburgh men in connection with the holdup slaying of a man in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Ted Botula special investigator said Robert Deepen 21 of Huntington Pa signed extended conditions after admitting participation in the slay by October 28. The investigator planned to return Joseph Matechien 2 East Pittsburgh. The men were arrested near here last week in connection with mult theft charges. Botula said Leeper admitted taking part in the getaway after the holdup at Matt's tavern in Plum Township. Donald Schreckenost 20 a paymaster at the tavern was shot. a briggerman inside the tavern aided the others.
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