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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes mention Wright and Cory stock figures and percentages, with references to cattle and horses. Mentions include cows, straw, goods such as a dining set, marble, and a phone contact. Names appear as Corry, Fass, Janes, and Rasy with scattered items and quantities.
Boston author Roger W Babson argues four sectors will expand amid a wave of road building and conveying projects. He highlights asphalt and bridge work, overpasses, and the broader transportation sector as boosting demand for machinery and jobs. Babson notes favorable bond markets for toll roads and transit projects and cites Link Belt as his favorite company.
A federal grand jury indicted Amtorg Trading Corporation and six officers for failing to register as agents of a foreign power. The potential penalties include a $10,000 fine and up to five years in prison. Five Russians were arrested in New York with bail set at $15,000. a sixth official remains in Russia. net
Phoenix dispatch reports five Avidna desperadoes smashed a midtown county jail, gunfire killed several inmates and a wounded night watchman. Deputies fired from courthouse grounds as several escape attempts failed. two inmates Edward Corma and Edward McEwen remained jailed pending trial. Police set road blocks and searched for Tatum as crowds watched from the courthouse area.
The Community Chest campaign nears the halfway mark with new gifts pushing totals past 11 thousand. The school employees division surpasses its 400 goal, reaching 430, while the corporation's division adds to 4,800 today. Government banks and hospitals nears 2,000, industrial employees up from yesterday, and all other divisions unchanged. A three day canvass begins Monday, with final totals expected by Wednesday night as Concord township workers join next week.
Erie October report says Owen M. Burns of Erie has been named a Federal Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania to succeed Robert M. Gibson who retired. Burns received a recess appointment from President Truman and will be sworn in in Erie with Judge Walkhe Gourley officiating. He plans to keep his Erie law office and residence while serving, with duties in Pittsburgh likely occupying much of his time.
Oct 22 Washington reports two House members Rep Short and Rep Lasccer urge caution amid rumors of a Pentagon shakeup after bitter armed forces disputes. Secretary Johnson’s testimony cited unification failures tied to Navy ex-sec. Sullivan’s resignation, which Sullivan denied. Short vows scrutiny of Johnson’s assurances while denying retaliation against Navy officials.
A large fire swept Chungking’s poor district today, 3,000 to 7,000 people reportedly left homeless. Authorities say the blaze, the fourth major fire in the area this year, damaged dozens of blocks as emergency crews battled the flames. Two tobacco firm employees were reportedly detained on related charges, with investigators examining leads linked to the incident.
GM reached an agreement to open discussions on pensions with the United Auto Workers union. Representatives from the company and union will meet starting November 7 to negotiate pension plans and related benefits for workers.
Corry Post Office shows a 10.7 percent rise in postal receipts for the first three quarters, led by rate increases and higher parcel post volume. Receipts total $90,675 versus $54,490 the previous year, with year-end totals expected to exceed $20,721 in the fourth quarter. sources include stamps, Class Matter, metered mail, and miscellaneous receipts.
A fire at Blockville Mill was halted early today by three volunteer firefighting companies. Damage to Green Brothers Lumber Co is estimated at $2,000. Firefighters from Asheville, Panama, and Lakewood assisted after 0:45 pm uncovering flames rising from the pit and boiler room.
Earl Cherry elected to head Route 6 Group at Roosevelt Boulevard a venue Pennsyl vania meeting. Attendees from Scranton Wyalusing and other communities heard state highway officials discuss expansion and bond sales for Pennsylvanias roads.
A storm system moving from the Great Lakes to the East brought wind and sharp temperature drops. Subfreezing conditions spread from the northern Rockies to the plains, with lows around 14 to 27 F at several stations, while heavy rains and river flooding affected Missouri and Texas tornadoes caused deaths and damage near Abilene.
Oct 22 report states Betty Dawe seeks divorce from actor William Gramh amid a custody dispute. Judge Robert Aweene granted temporary relief as the case continues with ongoing custody and settlement questions.
Corry area projects include 37 miles of road improvements in Erie County tied to the 1949 plan. Major work covered routes around West Erie and Ohio lines, with 19 miles on primary corridors and 41 miles receiving surface treatment. Bridges, dredging, and new alignment on Route 25057 are noted amid material delays.
A fire in Jamestown displaced twelve individuals, including a three week old infant, as flames engulfed a frame residence. Mil ford Stuckey reported the blaze, with a dramatic rescue of a baby from a second floor trap by Fay Atemeye Folk. Fire officials transported several residents to nearby hospitals for treatment and observation.
Await word on whether order to cut steam locomotive service by 25 percent will hit local lines. Officials expect relief from the Commerce Commission ruling, which targets rail traffic affected by coal mining disputes and ore shipments. Freight movements already reduced as steel firms halt ore loading, with no trains running for weeks and demurrage concerns. Erie officials say diesel service may be favored if the order takes effect next Tuesday and lasts two months.
A Johnsonburg woman suffered a fractured right leg and possible concussion when a car driven by her husband, a local restaurant operator, struck another vehicle on Route 6 east of Covey shortly after 11 PM. Eight people rode home after the Johnsonburg-Erie Tech game. police sought the other driver, who gave the name William Newark of Jamestown.
Georgia Governor today denounced racial segregation as unjust and urged immediate civil rights action. He called for equal facilities in schools and criticized local counties for unequal treatment, signaling a push toward desegregation and broader civil rights reforms.
The government pressed efforts to end a nationwide steel strike and coal shortage. President Truman, aides, and Cyrus Ching led talks with U S Steel and coal interests as unions demand wage and pension terms. Railroads slash coal powered service. Interstate Commerce Commission orders a 25 percent cut in coal burning passenger trains as stockpiles fall and emergency action looms. Local progress appeared only at Bluefield West Virginia with talks resuming next week.
In Rome on Tuesday October 2 a marriage will unite Julie Margiotti and Alexander Shan. The ceremony takes place at St Peter’s Basilica with Alworvey Charles Margiotti giving the bride away. The groom is a Pittsburgh resident and the union links the KEARIGH family circle through a longtime friend of the family. The Rev Sonia Snedin will perform the rites in a ceremony attended by close kin and friends.
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