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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1948
Page
1
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Reports from Washington say invitations for a high level conference to draft a Western European North Atlantic security pact are expected after next week's elections. Nations likely to participate include the United States Britain France Italy Netherlands Denmark Norway Belgium and Luxembourg with early work led in Washington. The aim is a large scale defense aid program and a treaty pledging joint involvement in European security without broad new commitments beyond existing forces in Germany and Austria.
Miss Ethel Wycott, night supervisor at Corry Hospital, has submitted her resignation effective October 31. Edgar Alexander announced the resignation this morning. Mrs Wycott, 38, Army nurse during World War I, resigns to return home with her husband. She was appointed night supervisor here and will be replaced by Mrs Elmear Smith Wassinke of East Bord Street.
United Nations reported severe fighting across northern Israel and Lebanon with Arab forces including Lebanese troops and remnants of the liberation army. Israel claimed Arab deception and counterattacks, while Jewish forces bombed posts inside Lebanon and Hezbollah lines. The UN tally noted several hours of heavy combat and casualties on both sides.
An Eve thall was cited for reckless driving after a crash east of Waterford when his car hit a stalled vehicle on Route 6. Ray Gretiler of Erle was arrested. another vehicle owned by Clie Wo Bange also damaged. Damages totaled 50 and 200 dollars respectively. In the second crash near Corry, Anthony Wall of Warren and Russell Davis collided after Wall’s car crossed paths with a truck. Wall’s car damage was 100 dollars, Davis’s 175 dollars. No injuries reported.
A farm at Scott's Crossingy reported a record 675 bushels per acre from the harvest completed Saturday. Warren County agent viewed an official count and the Dodds estimate a total crop near 40,000 bushels, the highest on their farm. John Boler plans to finish his harvest in a few days after planting about 60 acres this Spring.
A 99 year-old waitress Mrs Ann Paye suffered a sudden fall as a man attacked in a Newark cafe. Essex County Judge E Conlon accepted the guilty plea and the case proceeded with the prosecutor presenting the evidence.
Massillon Ohio reports a kerosene stove blamed for a blaze that destroyed a two room Navarre section dwelling killing Hany DeVoli 30 his wife Vivian 28 and their five children Timmy Evelyn Howard Alien Ray Delbert DeVall 83 and a neighbor George MuskerT. Fire officials say the stove started the fire and the victims were pronounced dead at a hospital after rescue attempts. The husband was reportedly at work elsewhere when the fire occurred.
Three injuries reported in separate incidents in the area. George Nelson, 112 Lemon Street, burned in a welding mishap at Corry Damestown Mtg Corp plant. eye injuries listed as good. Betty Jean Hay, Spartansburg, 16, fractured collarbone from football collision near home. Norman Pier, 315 Marion Street, possible ankle fracture from attempting to push a car at West Wayne and Duane. X rays showed no fracture for Pier, who returned home.
Former ambassador Willam S Bullitt, described as a Ta Jong Democrat, endorses Gov Thomas E Dewey for president. He calls the Truman Administration incompetent and says he doubts Truman's leadership, while praising Dewey's abilities in a statement distributed by a Republican committee.
Palestine issue takes top place in 1948 campaign talk as President Truman begins a string of speeches and defends his Israel policy. Dewey counters with a strong response and hints at possible cabinet posts while speculation swirls over the Republican ticket and key appointments ahead of election day.
Norfolk based reports describe two destroyers and a tug racing to aid a distressed landing ship about 40 miles northeast of Cape Henry. The vessel, unnamed, sent word at 4 a.m. that it was in danger and attempting to reach Boston with pumping oil operations amid heavy seas as rescue ships closed in. The Victory Ship and Smith guided ships followed to lend assistance and relief efforts continued.
Harrisburg voters focus on two statewide contests as Republicans and Democrats battle for auditor general and state treasurer. Republicans back Weldon B. Heyburn for auditor general, while Democrats field Rumsey S. Black for auditor general and Charlie R. Barber for state treasurer. William J. Lane is the Democrats’ Senate candidate for state treasurer.
Ray Spinger a 22 year old Pittsburgh area resident, shot by police on October 14 during a jailbreak attempt, is held for the Allegheny County grand jury. He had previously escaped from the Allegheny county workhouse and was recaptured after gun battle, now recovering in Mercer jail awaiting sentence.
Berliners, led by Social Democrats, reject Soviet pressure and accuse Moscow of inflaming riots and threatening the city. The official paper denounces Soviet military aims while urging peace, amid tightened controls and a controversial antiwar demonstration earlier this month.
Washington reports the Army requests 20000 draftees for January as its third peacetime Selective Service call following 10000 for November and 15000 for December. Ottawa notes a five ship Canadian navy task force will join with US units for joint exercises in the Pacific. Defense Minister Broke Claxton provides the plan as Pearl Harbor visits continue with Canadian tanks staged nearby. New York city reads a last minute appeal to postpone a threatened trolley strike that would halt service for 3.5 million riders tomorrow.
Here on Oct 25 a C 47 cargo plane crashed at Chanute Field Ill fatal for three crew members and left nineteen injured. The aircraft struck empty barracks, then plowed through a second, causing extensive damage as fog limited visibility en route from Albuquerque to Chanute Airbase. Police investigator Dyer reports a two week illness delaying a city law department investigator.
Paris Oct 25 Interior Minister Jules Moehn announced police have occupied about half key northern French minefields in a three week drive. About 280 square miles were taken with roughly 15 arrests. The operation reached Valenciennes and Douai areas where roadblocks and armored cars were deployed as police and troops patrolled. The strike cost France 3,009,000 tons of coal and prompted orders to use firearms when attacked.
City and state police warn of Halloween pranks and vandalism with threats of prosecution for destructive acts. They report few serious damages so far this fall and hope the pattern holds through next Monday night.
Security Council meets after two hour delay this morning as a proposal is taken up for consideration. The session centers on a dispute involving Vishin sky and Sramuglia with officials cautioning on potential implications.
Paris dispatch reports Russia vetoes a compromise to end the Berlin deadlock in the UN Security Council. Western powers rejected the Russian plan and prepared for a new vote. Ambassadors met in Chaillot as neutrals pressed for a six-power resolution removal of transport restrictions and currency reform in Berlin.
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