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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1948
Page
4
The snippet discusses distribution details, rates, and historical electoral results. It notes Maryland and Ohio voting patterns in past elections, Roosevelt, Dewey, and Gallup polls context, with references to presidential electors and party leanings across years.
The Maryland electorate often backed the popular winner, but in 1904 and 1908 the state split its electoral votes, with Republicans voting for top electors pledged to Parker or Bryan. The Democratic electors generally received more votes than their rivals except for the bottom group.
City workers including police and fire departments, clerks and hourly staff will receive a 15 percent wage increase or 25 dollars per month starting January 3 under the 1949 budget. The raise, not retroactive, aims to meet workers’ demand though officials cited financial limits and noted past raises last October 1. Mayor Joseph C. Martin said the grant aligns with the city’s financial status and broader fiscal plans.
The Lions Club committee will kick off fund drive on Monday morning to finance a new city war memorial to be unveiled with Armistice Day ceremonies in City Park. Subscriptions total about 9,500 dollars to date.
Mrs. Sarah A. Gillespie, 89, of Spartansburg and Meadville, died Tuesday at the Meadville Home for the Aged after 18 years there. Born December 26, 1858 in Butler County, she was daughter of John Ferguson and Julia Graham. She leaves nieces and nephews. was member of Spartansburg Methodist Church. Body at Torrey Funeral Home in Spartansburg with service at 1:40 p.m. conducted by Rev. E. F. Armitage. interment in Rose Hill Cemetery.
A dated brainteaser page asks ten general knowledge items. Questions cover regional councils, Albania’s capital, a French king’s motto, the theodolite’s field, Britain’s PM’s house, Chungking on a great river, grammar correction, a famous American politician, a Polo era honeymoon location, and the modern name of the Danish West Indies.
Erie dispatch reports Genghusting Edward J. Allen now Youngstown police chief says Sheriff Ralph R. Millikin refused to close Jungle Inn War ten night spot and gambling joint linked to a Cleveland gang killing. Allen notes weapons traced to the roadhouse among hoodlum remains.
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