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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1949
Page
4
In the September 7 Washington talks, Britain faces a potential pound devaluation. It recalls 18 years ago when the pound fell from the gold standard as Gold left Britain and the Labor government proposed spending cuts and tax increases to balance the economy.
Unemployment rose to 2.88 million in September 1931, later easing to 2.67 million by December. Imports fell 28.1 percent while exports dropped 36 percent in value. cotton and coal sectors suffered, retail trade slipped, and living costs rose modestly after gold standard suspension. Stock indices plunged from 1649 to 98.5 for industrials amid a broad financial downturn. Marseille’s ancient origin as Desilia traces to 600 BC.
Journal notes record a Concord Street worker at Junior High suffering a severe fracture and dislocation of the right ankle after a fall in the mechanical department. Nearby, showers offered scant relief after a long dry spell, Merrill Patterson reports a one eared rabbit, and Emma Carroll hosts a surprise birthday for the Victory Ladies. Tony Joy led golf at Corry Country Club with a 36 and 72 total. J L Spielman adds shop upgrades on First Avenue. Pythian games trace back to Delphia Greece in 586.
A reader quiz with ten questions testing memory and general knowledge. Queries include a Philadelphia meeting from 175 years ago, the Maine battleship incident, Jack Benny’s birthplace, Katmai location, Montevideo as capital, Green Mountain State nickname, cotton seed oil lie, Roosevelt neutrality proclamation, Haydn’s field, and Wallace’s succession as U S vice president.
Sparks from burning cement ignited the Alden Rowley farm on Route 3 three miles east of Sugar Grove. The fire leveled the barn and damaged nearby structures. Total loss estimated between 1900 and 4000 dollars, partially insured. Clarice Rowley discovered the blaze and Sugar Grove volunteers, led by Chief Scott Stuart, battled the flames. A second alarm from Lamning Hull proved unnecessary as Busti volunteers assisted. Over 500 bushels of oats, a milking machine, and tools were destroyed along with storage of wheat and straw.
In Goma a knife slashing incident left four people wounded inside a Reynolds home. Allen, allegedly armed with a rifle, fought officers and residents, injuring several, grabbing his wife, and prompting ambulance transport. Police recovered about $100 from his clothing and prepared charges while he vowed not to harm anyone. Allen indicated he would plead not guilty at arraignment.
Witnesses say the man shouted his intent to kill his wife during a violent confrontation. Both he and Bran eare reported in satisfactory condition. The hospitalized victims are World War II veterans, Stane from the Army and Allen from the Navy. Stane had lived in Union City for years before splitting from his wife and staying with his brother Neal in Ashtabula.
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