Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania

Page 1

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1948

Page

1

Lovells on Route 6 ad listing farm equipment sale

A damaged notice advertises a farm equipment sale on Shore Road and Route 6 with items including plows tractors and a one ton trailer. It lists contact details and partial names with a note of thanks to neighbors after a family incident.

Melvin Melvin S Lovells Echalt Shore Road Stoher Astiarp McCormick Kinetty Kelvin Dellmiten

Truman Appeals To Dixie Voters To Stay With Democracy

In a Charleston speech, President Truman urged southern voters to remain with the Democratic Party in the coming election. He warned against being swayed by passion and prejudice and avoided proposals for civil rights measures in his remarks.

Truman Dixie DEM RaljPigh

Truman addresses Miami on foreign policy amid southern vote tensions

President Truman spoke at a Miami event focusing entirely on foreign policy as southern Democrats voice revolt against his North Carolina campaign stop. He avoided civil rights proposals, urging reasoned debate and stressing a bipartisan foreign policy aligned with Dewey’s view that policy should stand at the water's edge.

Associated Press Fraser N.C Truman South Or. J Liam Thurmond South Rolls Andrew Sackson James J. Ife Andrey Johsson Jack Amertoyin Legion Cep BoUther Washington Miami Raleigh Trumani Alwii Bolley Ke Lay Franks D. Roosevelt Cordellia Thomas E. Dewey Mr. 'Truman Ins North Carolina J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina State Hall

ICC Rejects Plea For Higher Freight Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission rejected a plea for higher freight rates on interstate shipments. The decision affects eastern railroads and covers various commodities and routes. The action follows a proposal to raise rates by about ten percent, with adjustments for different services and car types.

ICC Canada Aiwa Vance Busines Avenize

City Sees 30 Degree Morning Amid Cold Snap

Weather recap shows city recording about 30 degrees with forecasts predicting a warm up to the 50s today and tomorrow before another drop expected Thursday. AP survey notes a low around 7 in the state last night at Philipsburg.

Associated Press Philipshuce

FCC Hears Arguments Over Radio Give Away Programs

Washington Oct 18 The Federal Communications Commission prepared to hear final arguments on whether radio give away programs are gambling or harmless entertainment The National Association of Broadcasters and advertisers argued FCC lacks authority to regulate such broadcasts while proponents like Stop the Music defended the format noting no loss to listeners and entertainment value as the program features prize categories and audience participation

Washington Federal Communications, Commission Commission Sob Redio National Association of Broadcaste Age Hearne FCC 15 Hednalice Mat Lois G. Cowan Tne New York Cowan Yara I Ts

Navy Day Proclamation Issued by City Mayor

The city declares Navy Day on Wednesday October 97 1980 to honor the Navy Victory War and Guardian in Peace. Mayor Pred Kiley urges citizens to display the flag and observe the day through available channels.

Pred Kiley Coty

Appeals On 1948 Paving Costs Set For Nov 8

City council will act as a board of appeals on the 1948 paving assessments with hearings scheduled for November 8. The total project cost is cited at 37.2 thousand dollars, with disputes over payment tied to so called soft areas on newly surfaced streets and questions about the quality of materials used by the contractor and supplier firms. Residents on affected streets await the outcome to know if their blocks will get a hard surface.

Don Willams A. Zaliueck and Son Barett Allied Chemical and Dye Rabiea

Woman Injured In Route Collision Near Centerville

Titusville woman Mrs Henry, 91, sustained injuries in a two car collision two miles north of Centerville on Route yesterday. The truck driven by William Greer, Centerville, attempted a U turn while Lavern Covell of Titusville started to pass and rammed the side. Both cars traveling south were damaged.

Titusville Centerville Corry Wster Rose Menry Wiliam Greer Mn Gut Lavern Covell Henry

Blythe Township Schools Reopen After Shutdown

Blythe Township public schools reopened in Pottsville Pa after eight teachers halted classes by not returning. superintendent Nash assured pay through state aid, while Dr Prarola B Haas promised state support conditions. The dispute centered on eligibility for grants to resume operations and lettered oversight pending further action.

Pottsville Blythe Township Wes B. Nash Bculykill County Nash Hhey Prarola B. Haas Ravndpin Witcha Said

Britain warns in Berlin debate as Soviet blockade tightens

Paris dispatch reports Britains delegation in the Security Council denounces the Soviet Berlin blockade as the West demands a Berlin settlement. In Berlin, Soviet controls tighten with traffic through the Soviet sector and Brandenburg police sealing off routes and seizing food and goods to starve western sectors. The move aims to choke supplies to western Berlin while the airlift continues.

Associated Press Paris Gritalin United Nations Security Council Berlin Juan Alilo Brumagna Alexander Cadogan Britain France United States Ruslan Angret Vishinsky Alexander Stalin Vishinsk Germain Potsdam Brandenburg Brandan Polgdam Am “Illfojt

Witnesses recount fatal shooting in family murder trial

The father in law testified about a deadly confrontation that left Flayar Darwin Dailey dead after a quarrel with the defendant George Inlkebish. He described being shot and the moments as the defendant allegedly warned bystanders before the fatal gunfire. The trial continues with arguments and testimonies from both sides.

Akaneres Bmethbowt Indlay Eesti Saiiey Triat Eavehtar Flayar Darwin Dailey George Inlkebish Haine Alayebhy Wis George Miscetish Wad Dalley Los Aciwat

Council to Act on 1949 Budget at Next Meeting

Preliminary discussion of the 1949 budget will be taken up at the first regular council meeting on November 1 with department heads providing live figures. Five council members will spend about six weeks reviewing proposed expenditures and receipts for the coming year. Also tied to the budget are pension plans for municipal employees as a second proposal was disclosed for discussion before any action. The council decided to abandon consideration of an annuity type pension plan proposed by a local insurance representative.

Corncll Wit Connell Walter Scoth Cory Aso Canty, Civil Service Board Lst Toa Washington Street Pennspirania Tony Ne County Goluncll

Alfred Cone in Poor Condition After Crash Injuries

Alfred Cone of 419 Biel Washington Street remains in poor condition at Cory Hospital after a wreck involving a Pennsylvania Railroad Topmotives engine near West Washington Street. An X ray and exam showed a possible skull fracture, chest injuries, fractures of a rib, and severe shock. Doctors say no visible change yet, but Cone is expected to recover barring complications.

Alfred Cone Biel Washington Cory Hospital Niscat Pennsylvania Railroad West Washington

Indictments by Allegheny Grand Jury in 1840s era

A grand jury in Allegheny indicts Phil Lange of the Worth Side on charges of tottery jyehation and attempts to tribe shrew detectives. Notably alleged bribery details were given and detectives Jixtert ware Bayar Burks, John Morvats l and Juan Murdoch mentioned in the proceedings.

Errisburg W Tmnhe Aleeghimy Qolinty Brand Jury Iriphemirial Phil Lange Worth Nottetaily Nounvy Jixtert Ware Bayar Burks John Morvats l Juan Murdoch

Community Chest Effort Hits $18 421 Total Today

Campaign officials report the Community Chest has raised 18 421 so far with four days left. Manufacturing workers, retail merchants, fraternal clubs, and house to house toy drives are aiding the fund drive to reach the 99 600 goal. An additional 2706 was contributed to push the total toward the target as directors plan a noon meeting at Motel Corry to finalize plans and aim for completion before Saturday.

Witpy Robert Ott Corry Tomorow

Villarrien Volcano eruption leaves many dead and missing

Bulletin from Santiago reports a violent eruption of the Villarrien Volcano in Cautin province. Dozens are dead and about 200 are missing after the mountain began erupting yesterday morning, sending ash and lava over surrounding areas.

Santiago Chile Villarrien Cautin Tere Augustin Parma Ask

Gunman in Reuther attack named in witness tale

Detroit October report details testimony by John Miller that Bolton, a former Ford Local 406 official, discussed plans to kill Walter Reuther president of CIO United Auto Workers. Miller described Bolton’s statements in 1947 1949 including a $15000 payoff and a promised union job edge.

Dy Associated Detroit Bolton Walter F. Reuther Cio-United Auto Workers John Miller Plsd Kenn Néty Bannon Ford Department Reuther Tash Miller Balto Walter Reuther Baron Ford Uaw-Oto Bannon International Union

Explosion Injures Seventeen At Evansville Plant

In Evansville Indiana on October 16 a blast at the Blazer Resistant Company plant injured seventeen workers. The explosion damaged the basement maintenance and experimental testing shop where thirty eight were wiring. The cause remains undetermined and the plant housed about one thousand other residents at the time.

Evansville Ind Res Fingersting Company

Vote Splitting May Soar To An All Time High

Associated Press reports that ballot splitting could reach an all time high in the Maverberg election as Gov. Thomas B. Dewey campaigns across New York. Dewey allies claim potential 225 to 400 electoral votes, while fearing smaller popular margins. He returned to Albany after an eight day, 10 state tour ending with a tomato incident in Syracuse.

Associated Pres Albany Maverberg Thomas B. Dewey Smith New York Dewey New York State Syracuse

Texas City Gas Blast Kills Four. Dozens Hurt

Four persons were fatally burned and about 40 injured in a gas explosion and fire at a crossing near Texas City. Early reports tied the blasts to a ruptured pipeline with propane gas, as flames engulfed parked autos and surrounding area. The disaster echoes Texas City’s history of deadly explosions, with injured transported to nearby hospitals.

Texas City Galveston Araupas Hadith Une Diamster U.S Aintory Mmi

UN Security Council orders cease fire in Palestine conflict

The United Nations Security Council unanimously orders immediate cease fire between Jews and Arabs in Palestine. Dr. Ralph Bunche reports on Negev fighting as Egypt signals acceptance of the cease and the council plans further discussions. Egypt condemns fighting while Iran and Soviet abstentions shape the vote and new negotiations.

Associated Press Paris United Nations Security Council Palestine Council Ralph J. Buncche Israeii Woops Beypilans Negev Egypt Bunelw Arab Palestine Ynok Niy Am Smd Tiheut Russia Tivaine Syria Ukraine Vbbels Ubs Israt¢il Bunche Tiryal Newey Tarsel Ityee Bhan Israel Ralph Bunche Ehoh Istast Polkie Bernadotte Teatestine Bunehe Sega Biche Varad Dig Malestiné Delry Arch Apiy Mahmoud Fawsi

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stion Station Asle Sry Spartansburg Avades FCC Kinley City of Bares DEMS Aseysiplon Boman Barrisburg Democrata Ake Boi Jauipalbi Fis Weneffort Prez Harvey ‘Taylor Tihkirmar Taylor Trini Tarvia Cadogan Moscow Miketish Panisian AORE Allegheny Grand Jury Straterie Blaze Department CIO Bernadotte Rey Gallion
Search Courier

Search the Corry Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Corry Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication