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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1949
Page
1
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A large blaze at the Nu-Guard oil refinery on Warren's east side was extinguished by 3 a.m. after widespread flames and exploding tanks. No injuries were reported though the blast sent oil over miles and destroyed bottling, wash, stills, and storage pits. The fire’s cause remains under investigation as investigators note a similar loss occurred a year ago.
Oct 31 report from Bellefonte Pennsylvania describes two coal truck drivers ambushed while selling from a Clear Nolet car early Saturday. Names Robert C Haney 2 from Mileoy and Melvile Shoaten 26 of Hewie fawn depart with ree fenders of Uhlir tithes. Also mentions a San Antonio Texas collision killing four flyers at Randokin Air Force base.
Detroit October 31 Chrysler Corp plans Friday shutdown of divisions for indefinite period, affecting about 35,000 Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler workers. Company aims to keep Plymouth assembly near Thanksgiving and Dodge truck production until November 1, with steel supplies running out. Ford also expects Rowe plant closure November 11.
AAP reports a broad watch on upcoming elections in New Jersey New York and multiple cities next week. Analysts note GOP hopes in New Jersey and New York Senate race and caution about turnout impacting national party power.
Federal reports show American industry profits rose in the July to September quarter for the first time in a year, with total earnings reaching about 1.004 billion dollars. Auto firms led the gains while several groups, notably steel and coal, posted declines. Chrysler and General Motors boosted the earnings, while oil companies fell slightly from the prior quarter.
A strong cold blast swept the Great Plains and parts of the Midwest with near freezing temperatures reaching as far south as the Leeds Panhandle. Winds up to 56 mph lashed Wichita Falls and Texas cities including Wichita, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Subfreezing readings appeared in Fargo and other regions, with snow in Lake Superior areas and light showers in the Mississippi Valley. The eastern U.S. faced heavy rain, with Huntington, West Virginia reporting 1.28 inches in six hours under generally clear skies elsewhere.
Vernon C. Anderson of Warren pled guilty to a drunk driving charge in Erie County Court before Judge Elmer Eyales. He was held for court under $500 bail, sentenced to 60 days in the Erie County jail, and fined $100 plus court costs. Anderson, unemployed father of nine, was arrested after a collision on East Main Street with Roger Lilley’s truck. Mrs Lilley is hospitalized with a fractured knee cap and other injuries. Damages exceed $1,000. Anderson’s Chrysler had full coverage under collision insurance while Lilley’s truck had liability but no coverage on the vehicle.
Paul Hoff man and Marshall Plan allies told Europe to cut tariff barriers and ease capital controls to spur free trade and win more U.S. aid. He warned economic disunity would bring disaster and poverty, urging early results and stronger Western European integration under the Marshall Plan.
A Veterans Parade is planned before a bonus referendum debate with a citywide parade at seven tonight. Following the parade, veterans will gather at the State Armory and nearby streets for talks by veterans organizations, with entertainment and refreshments as the public participates.
The United States and Britain push for immediate UN Security Council consideration of Balkans incidents. Russia seeks delay, arguing other Balkan proposals should be discussed together. Western observers fear renewed volatility as block tensions rise.
Washington reports weekend talks on Denfeld’s potential retirement and a successor as head of daily operations. Admiral Denfeld’s fate could hinge on early word from Secretary Matthews and President Truman. Fleet officials weigh Vice Admiral Forest B. Sherman as ex-chief of daily operations amid cabinet shifts and Navy reorganization.
Edward R. Stettinius Jr. dies at age 49 at his sister’s home in Greenwich. A former U.S. secretary of state and longtime banker, he led US Steel as board chairman and earlier headed General Motors before entering government service. He had suffered a heart condition and died after medical arrival. his wife and her mother were with him.
The Game Commission canceled a one day antlerless deer season set for December 1 in Forest Bedford and Clarion counties after petitions showed 51 percent of hunters and farmers in the counties supported the move. This marks the first use of the new law letting local hunters decide county seasons separate from county of license. A 10 day Buck season runs from November through December 9.
A railroad engineer Salen Meyers, 83, died in Connellsville Pennsylvania while attempting to move a freight car. Cumberland porter Dewson Weedot 44 aided by attempting to avert the fatal accident. Capt J T Coole of the Bund O julise fSatee Mepern aided emergent efforts.
A new secret British navy fighter crashed into two connecting houses in Yeovil killing three people including a pilot. Police searched debris for missing sister Ann Wilkins amid a chaotic street scene. The crash involved the Wyver TR2 turbo jet fighter developed by aircraft makers and authorities investigated the cause.
The CIO opened its 11th convention amid a fierce split with a left wing faction, threats to purge up to a dozen unions, and a push to recapture the federation’s rank and file. President Philip Murray faced a tough call as he denounced Communist ties and eyed potential expulsions of the Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, United Electrical Workers, and Form Equipment Workers. A nurse was attacked in Pittsburgh, hospitalized in serious condition after a separate incident.
Washington reports rumor of imminent settlement in steel and coal strikes as government officials and CIO leaders weigh terms. discussions center on ending the nationwide stoppage that began October 1, with steel firms and miners involved and mediation efforts intensifying this week.
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