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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1948
Page
1
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President Truman loses ground in the South as he presses an eastern campaign push. Dewey plans an eight state midwest tour while Dewey’s backers pledge support in Tennessee. The rivals outline unity against big business as Warren and Barkley launch Western stops and foreign policy pitches.
An incident during President Truman's Philadelphia tour involved a patrolman named Hugh Hannigan struck in the leg while escorting the president. Secret Service and police investigated as crowds gathered and debris or mischief were noted, but no clear assault has been established.
In United Nations debates Russia pushes for a rapid ban on atomic bombs and for drastic cuts in armed forces and armaments within a year. Soviet delegates push to restart work on atomic energy controls and criticize the Atomic Energy Commission. Members from Czechoslovakia Poland and Soviet Ukraine back various proposals.
Troop E of the State Police at Lawrence Park reported 62 accidents in September across Erie County rural highways. Two fatalities and four injuries occurred, with 33 injuries harming 51 people. Total damage hit 22,149 dollars. 26 crashes on weekend days. 433 arrests were made, focusing on high risk violations to cut accidents.
A B 29 Superfortress on a secret electronics test mission exploded near Waycross Georgia at about 20 000 feet killing nine aboard. Survivors said engines failed and the wreckage scattered over roughly 20 acres. three jumpers to safety later recounted the disaster. The plane vanished in a thunderous roar and parts rained down as witnesses watched.
Willard D. Williams of R D 3 and Joseph Burak of Union City were arrested for larceny in a case tied to a power dial valued at 2500. Police say the suspects were drinking together at a Waterford tavern when the alleged theft occurred September 29. They were held on $1,000 bond to await a hearing before Alderman Cobbett.
A 49 year old man is in Hampl Hospital after a bullet wound from a daytime shooting. Police say John Santo Pietro fired at Gaetano Spinelli at close range near 10th and Chestnut Streets while Spinelli pursued Santo Pietro in a second car. Spinelli’s condition listed as fairly good after surgery to remove a 25 caliber slug from the left armpit.
Newsweek magazine cites a poll of 50 writers predicting a Dewey victory with 470 electoral votes and GOP gains. It forecasts a narrow Senate win for Republicans and a larger House majority, with progressive candidate Henry Wallace receiving about 152.77 million votes.
Harrisburg reports 4 750 000 registered voters for the November general election, up 350 000 since April primaries and 200 000 from the presidential registration. Republicans and Democrats each hold portions of the total as a cross-state survey notes party balance.
Neutrals China, Syria, Belgium, Colombia, Argentina and Canada reportedly favored lifting the Berlin blockade in a Security Council debate. Western powers accused the Soviets of obstructing progress while Britain and others discussed concrete steps. council members prepare for further discussion.
A Corry civil case involving Howard and Annabelle Piey suing Charles and Elizabeth Bell over alleged damage to a 98 year old maple on Piey property. The plaintiffs seek 12240. The Bells admit trimming. they argue prior permission and professional work prevented damage. Attorneys are named. an out of court settlement was possible before formal trial.
About 160 foremen and supervisors from Corey's plants heard Capt. A A Nicholson discuss the growing importance of good supervision at a dinner meeting in Sir Edwards Hall. He urged closer cooperation from top management through line workers, citing past lapses in cooperation and the impact on production.
The Indians beat the Braves 2 to 1 in a tense World Series tilt at Braves Field Boston. Strong pitching and early errors limited scoring as Dark and Turgeson contributed key hits for Cleveland while Gordon and Spahn faced tight defense from Boston.
A counterfeit S10 bill was found at Citizens National Bank in Corry today during a deposit by the Pennsylvania Oil Company office. Miss Margaret McCarthy detected the fake by its white back. officials traced it to a Northwest Pennsylvania area and noted the FBI had warned of similar bogus bills.
In Contra Costa California the county authorized extra deputies after a bloody clash between striking oil workers and police at the Richmond area refineries. Pickets blocked nonstrikers. windows were smashed, police cars damaged, and arrests made amid rising tension near Standard Oil’s refinery.
Intruders entered the country club late at night and removed a hinge pin from a double door. Nick Carter, golf pro, spotted the damage and a lack of party signs. This marks the second break-in this summer, with evidence pointing to a definite suspect line.
Scranton Pa October 7 at the closing session of the 40th Pennsylvania Congress of Parents and Teachers urged higher pay to attract health education and to support a superior system of teacher preparation. Delegates approved added education for mental health biology and sex education and reaffirmed support for equitable taxation and improved retirement plans. The association named officers including Mrs James Meehan Brish Willey president, Mrs George Blanch Pottsville VP District 1, and Mrs Cecil S Carey recording secretary.
Washington reports the voluntary steel rationing program has nearly exhausted its capacity to meet essential users. Commerce Department executives say industry has earmarked only a tenth of total output for private use and expect little chance of new agreements before the law expires.
Teheran reports Meshed city in partial ruins after a devastating earthquake. Dispatches say about 200 injured and many dead, with widespread damage to the historic area, as rescue work continues amid aftershocks.
Nearly all teachers in the Corry public schools will attend the 23rd annual convention of the Northwestern District of the Pennsylvania State Education Association at Strong Vincent High School on October 15. Officers and committees are named, with H Lynn Rice and Ruth Bennett among chairmen, and John Milianovich retiring as president with Carl Linhong succeeding him for 1948-49.
A 100 ton boulder toppled onto a Pittsburgh to Chicago passenger train near here. Two crewmen died and 12 passengers and crew were injured. The rock struck as the Fort Pitt Express neared Crestline sending one engine off the track and injuring several in the nine car consist.
Flood waters hit sections of South Florida causing extensive damage. Army engineers report a large break near Fork Tenderdale with authorities warning residents and coordinating relief. Sheriff Walter Clark cites demolitions in Pompano as 25 homes are reported destroyed amid the rising tide.
British and American crews reported seeing Russian planes drop live bombs in the Soviet occupation area near Berlin. They warned the act could violate four power agreements and threaten Allied transport and gunnery drills. The incident coincides with broader Soviet air maneuvers and autumn war games across the occupied zone.
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