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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1949
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a park entrance near a beach, with stray references to a street, a farm, Arthur street, and a phone number. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or entities to confirm a fuller item.
Corry officials expect 1590 students to enroll next Wednesday as the new term opens. About 1954 city residents and 236 tuition pupils from nearby districts boost the total. Superintendent Swartz notes space is tight, with junior high and primary classes at capacity and even the library to be used for recitation. New staff includes Geraldine Ware for the junior high and Helen Porter for third grade. a faculty meeting is set for Tuesday at 9:45 AM.
Three people were injured in a head-on collision on Route 2506 near Lovell's Station. John Panmure, 90, Agnes Benton, 16, and Theodore Glatz, 1, sustained injuries and were treated, then sent home. A second crash on Routes 5 near the state line involved a 1947 Chevy and a convoy truck, causing about $200 in damage. both drivers escaped injury.
A nine month unemployment trend ends as the Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports 87 job seekers registered for work in Corry for the latest week, down from 1082 the previous January. Managers note the drop includes 219 women and 341 veterans, with the latter two groups showing declines from the prior month.
The Korsakas family of four from Lithuania, sponsored by St. Buula Evangelical Lutheran Church through the National Lutheran Council, will settle on a tenant farm of Clarence Rinehart near Porpedin. A second Betonian family is expected to arrive soon and be placed on Warnor and Meeks farms with aid from sponsors.
Belgrade Yugoslavia reports that a transport disaster has left two dead as the Flying Boxcar crash underscores Cold War tensions. The Yugoslav government dissolved joint Yugoslav Soviet aviation and Danube River shipping firms amid claims of exploitation, signaling a broader rift with former Cominform allies.
The Wattsville fair expects a record turnout tonight after yesterday drew the largest crowd of the year. livestock judging drew 412 contests with over 300 participants, featuring champion dairy cattle horses and ponies. Afternoon classes had 261 entrants with cash prizes, while events include free-for-all pacing times and trotting marks. Special sets and Buddy Wagner’s Dare Devil Auto Drivers lead an entertainment program in front of the grandstand as fireworks cap the day. Union official dies after conference collapse in Washington. Charles Ey Dasining, 89, secretary treasurer of the United Rubber Workers since 1942, collapsed at a union meeting and died hours later. He was a native of Hocking Ohio and began as a coal miner in 1914.
The Veterans Administration announced that some holders of World War I life insurance who converted to permanent plans before 1994 and kept to December 1948 will receive the $40,000,000 in dividends. About 435,000 veterans are eligible to receive checks, including those who served in World War I or between the wars.
Babson Park Mass March analysis argues that labor unions hold power to influence wages and output while management fixes prices. He notes Supreme Court and political changes favor corporate interests, leaving labor as underdog. The piece surveys labor versus management postwar policy, with focus on anti trust exemptions and wage controls.
About 25 employees of Aero Supply Co Inc were furloughed yesterday afternoon amid delayed defense appropriations and broader job-displacement trends. Company officials did not comment, but workers expect more cuts next week as Congress delays funds and military programs. local job services report August placements and unemployment claims shifting the city’s payroll dynamics.
John David Provoo Tut, a 33 year old man, was jailed in New York on treason charges for allegedly aiding Japan during wartime. Federal officials say he volunteered for Japanese commands after serving as a propagandist from 1942 for three years, claiming life as an American prisoner and saboteur. His arrest followed his desertion from his army unit, and the maximum penalty for treason in wartime is death.
Washington reports indicate Britain faces pressure to devalue the pound to restore competitiveness. The Labour government and exchequer officials plan talks with Treasury Secretary Snyder, Secretary of State Acheson, and monetary chiefs next week to decide if a currency cut is necessary to meet postwar imports and debt needs amid slow foreign buying.
The Associated Press reports Secretary Johnson opposes using military aircraft to haul senators on world trips. Senator Elmer Thomas warns the move could push the issue into the limelight, while others note executive trips by Truman and Vaughan spark tea, and a plan exists to use military planes for Europe inspections. Johnson insists the services should not compete with commercial carriers.
A distressed Atlantic storm loses intensity as it nears land, with early reports noting fatalities and damage. The storm’s track and impacts on coastal areas prompted warnings and emergency responses. officials reported drownings and injuries as debris and high winds battered communities.
Three man crew of a fishing vessel said a Navy plane strafed their boat near Nauset Island. The vessel was hit by bullets as they were tied to a charted island behind the Navy range. Navy planes then returned to base after warning shots and a lookout. A local official said the land is restricted to naval use and an $800 fine applies to trespass on the wharf.
Ken O'Day a Warren used car dealer known to local buyers is held in Warren County jail on a 10 000 bond after being charged with fraud. He was arrested in Reno Nevada by Constable T J Duffee and brought back on complaints by George Ripprecht of St Marys Industrial Finance Co. The charges allege he obtained money by false pretenses by sending buyers leases to the finance company without delivering new cars, with discounts totaling 4700 noted.
A college student from Fallus, Jimmley Jourinhiem, allegedly killed his ex girlfriend Garolyn Gattd, 20, with a pistol at a downtown location after she told him she was dating someone else. Petersen, 21, surrendered to officers after the fatal shooting near Methodist University. The secretary, Whitt, was reportedly present during the confrontation.
Corry residents plan a subdued Labor Day with many shops and offices closed. Local streets see limited activity as parks and outdoor programs end for the holiday weekend. A 10 am inter-squad high school football game is set, while banks and federal offices shutter for the day and mail deliveries are adjusted.
Rev Dr H Ray Harris, pastor of the Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church, was elected secretary of the Erie Aptival Conference at Findley Lake for its 13th consecutive session. Delegates numbering over 300 heard reports on expanding Christian Education and building programs, including new parsonages, churches, and a $45,000 project, with plans to send delegates to a World Convention in Toronto.
Work on the new addition to Corry Jamestown Mie Corporation’s No 2 plant proceeds satisfactorily. The structure faces Maple Avenue and replaces a former yard, with completion hoped for September. Once finished it will expand shearing department capacity and allow efficient handling of sheet steel.
Senate Republicans probing five percenters report uncovering new evidence as Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan, Truman aide, faces renewed questioning. Vaughan underwent two days of hearings and may be recalled. Mundt and McCarthy predict his appearance again as investigations widen to seek whether officials used White House connections for gain.
City of Gary officials yesterday joined a regional protest against a proposed rate increase by Pennsylvania Telephone Corp. Mayor Kinley and City Solicitor Walter Scott met with Erie and Johnstown officials and discussed filing formal protests with the PUC. Teitelbaum said town councils would be urged to join the effort and coordinate the plan to bear costs evenly among 98 towns, aiming to stress customer totals and engineering costs in the dispute.
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