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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows references to executors trustees and heirs in an Erie County context with scattered names such as Kinsey and Corry. The legible portions hint at estate administration actions, potential filings, and halted or pending steps without coherent details or clear outcomes.
A tentative six point plan to aid Britain in its financial crisis emerged from Washington talks among American, British and Canadian officials. It covers reducing British imports from the U S, buying in non dollar areas, streamlining customs, basing loan terms to slow purchases from U S, boosting U S purchases of British Commonwealth goods, and expanding aid to Southeast Asia members to ease Britain’s dollar strain. The plan targets easing Britain’s dwindling reserves and dollar shortage ahead of high level ministerial talks.
H J Miller of 30 Bas Prederick Street, plant superintendent at Ajax Iron Works for three years, has resigned. The change, known within the organization, follows the Ajax plant's purchase of the Superior plant and engine line. Miller was regarded as highly able and efficient in his role.
City leaders J Fred Kinley and Walter Scott prepared to meet with Johnstown Trankli and Hire representatives in Erie to discuss a proposed Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission rule increase. Council authorized attendance after a request from Erie City Solicitor Maurice Coughtin.
American military government reports revoke licenses of 30 firms from light countries that distributed gift parcels in Germany amid the so called legitimate parcel racket probe. A Bremen group of German and Greek nationals was arrested. The Peter Gay Shippers were identified as key players, with seizures of all stocks under gift shipment licenses. The crackdown targets firms accused of diverting scarce food items to the black market for profit.
Associated Press report from Washington says attorney Walter Moorman presented testimony that Ryan was held in a naval hospital mental ward for months without access to counsel. The defense argues Ryan was coerced into the French Foreign Legion after desertion charges arose. highlights include alleged arrest during detention and questions over trial timing.
The official Corry area weather summary shows August rainfall at 2.07 inches, about half of the 4.1 inches recorded for the period. Temperatures ranged from 30 to 90 degrees with frequent 80s by day and around 50s at night. several thundershowers occurred on 23, 31, and early in the month, and most days were clear or partly cloudy.
In Greenville, Ralph Riley, paralyzed for six years, received a new car with specially adapted controls enabling driving without using his feet. A salesman demonstrated the device at his home as Riley’s old car would be updated with the collapsible wheel and tailored controls. Neighbors' reactions and local scene followed as Riley and his family faced the surprise gift and ensuing attention.
A Cleveland bound car crash five miles west of Conneaut Ohio left Harry M Kenyon 58 of Erie Pa dead and four others injured. The Kenyons wife, Charles Hiller and his daughter Patricia 16 of Erie were hospitalized at Brown Memorial. The crash occurred after brake failure on a truck prompted the trailing vehicle to pull aside.
Senate fight looms over reciprocal trade act with Britain as Senator Millikin pushes to require White House to seek Congress approval before tariff cuts. Republican leaders warn of domestic industry risks and demand safeguards while debating broader trade policy and extensions of existing agreements.
Sept 2 reports from Tokyo indicate rising fatalities and widespread disruption after a powerful typhoon. Local authorities say the death toll may exceed 30,000 in the Tokyo FoR area as hospitals struggle and rescue efforts continue amid ongoing weather hazards.
Boston dispatch reports a five month dispute between the Boston Archdiocese and the Feeney group over salvation outside the Catholic Church. The Vatican ruling upheld Archbishop Richard J. Cushing and criticized Feeney adherents for misrepresenting Catholic teaching, warning of spiritual peril for non Catholics. The Sacred Congregation declared the group’s position unworthy of Catholic teaching and urged conformity with church authority.
Corry Dinor, long owned by Arthur Fitch, was sold this afternoon to Glenn Belts of West Viasant Street. The business began in 1946 in a small dining car on current Brigham Hardware property and later expanded, moving to various blocks until final sale.
Diplomats in Bucharest report Western officials discount a war threat in the Balkans while warning of a renewed Cominform influenced push against Yugoslavia. A Romanian spokesman says foreign reports amplify fears and claim a worldwide Communist organization is forming to compete with Cominform.
Wattsburg fair drew large crowds for livestock shows and races despite cool conditions. Blue ribbons dominated the Guernsey event with a father-and-sons team winning several honors. Holsteins and other breeds earned top ribbons as exhibitors from Titusville Grove City and Union City claimed victories. Homelessness noted for 20 families in Pittsburgh area adds grim contrast to the day’s events.
George N. Craig of Brazil Indiana named national commander of the American Legion, the first World War II veteran to lead the group. He pledged to make the Legion an important voice in the nation’s political and social life, with a $15 000 annual salary and $45 000 expense allowance. The convention will choose the 38th conclave site amid bids from Los Angeles, Boston and New York. He urged retaining atomic energy under civilian control, opposing communism, supporting military aid, and promoting a national welfare system while pushing jobs and housing in cities.
Harrisburg September 9 The Public Assistance Department said only a small fraction of the unemployed in the state receive relief. A bi monthly publication People claimed policies grant resistance declares one in employable, and a person faking an honest effort to find a job is eligible for assistance. The department notes only 4 percent of the unemployed and about one eighth of one percent of the labor force receive aid. The piece discusses the costs of employment searches and department aims to exhaust relief as long as possible.
Senate investigators pause long enough to regroup while probing aides and contractors examine improper influence in federal contracting. Key figures such as Hoey and Latsat push for direct contracting to aid small businesses, with warnings against unethical firms and pressure on officials. The inquiry may shift toward operator and racing figure Helis as hearings resume.
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