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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1948
Page
1
President warns that fear and low mood would rise if Republicans win, framing the Taft Hartley Act as a dangerous weapon. Tassen is to answer Truman claims tonight as the campaign intensifies.
Democratic leaders across Michigan and Ohio rallied on Labor Day as President Truman’s campaign pushed into high gear. Harold E. Stassen prepared to rebut, while Governor Pegler backed his autocrat. Secretary of Labor Perkins spoke twice in Akron, urging wage earners to resist Republican “Big Business” influence and taxes.
A large west side factory blast and blaze in Chicago killed at least two people and injured about twenty. Coroner’s office searched the scene as investigators began piecing together the cause and potential additional fatalities.
The holiday toll from the long weekend rises with fatalities and drownings. Authorities estimate 380 to 400 deaths nationwide from weekend incidents around Labor Day, including 35 in Cape Wish and 15 drownings. The 1907 toll reached 451, with many cases listed as miscellaneous or attributed to various causes.
A Gorey assault and robbery occurred early Saturday as four travelers from Corry and Titusville were forced from their car near the Ohio line on their way to Cleveland Clinic. Mr and Mrs Lyte Davis and Mr and Mrs Homer Foster lost cash watches and coins totaling about $100, with wives' wallets and a wristwatch taken. Victims describe two men as 35 to 40 years old. police seek an unknown two- or four-door car believed involved.
In Philadelphia a mother, Dorothy Elizabeth Reeves, 26, is held without bail on a charge of shooting and killing her husband Leslie Reeves, a 20 year old pharmacist mate at Philadelphia Naval Hospital. Reeves reportedly told detectives she killed him after fearing her sister had been assaulted. the couple’s two young children, Beverly and Jeannelle, aged three and one, were cared for by a relative as the investigation unfolds.
Washington reports Bulgaria ousted American consular official over charges the Sofia radio says involved spying. State Department counters with a framed accusation claim as the U S vice consul Donald F. Ewing was arrested while gathering espionage information from two Bulgarians.
Mrs. Josephine Justeza a 52 year old resident of fre was hospitalized after a collision on the Corry district highway involving a car driven by Floyd Hammond and a vehicle driven by her daughter Helen. Police said Hammond attempted to pass another vehicle and Justeza swerved to avoid it. Damages exceeded 3500 and charges were not yet certain. A separate late evening crash on South Center street involved Roy Allen Up and a car owned by Barrow Hoyele resulting in minor damage to a fender and an estimated 10 dollars in repairs. Wet pavement cited as a factor.
Six people were treated at Corry Hospital over the Labor Day weekend. Theodore May suffered a fractured collarbone while at Loveland Field. Walter Wolfe sprained an ankle after a bicycle accident. Darlene Fenno fell from a moving object and sustained facial and shoulder injuries. Roger Fering arrived with facial injuries and cuts. Richard Jukes was injured by a cow while milking and later sent home. Barbara Kowalski fell from a horse and was hit by a car near Spartansburg. Mrs Blair Ratcliffe was admitted and later discharged after examination.
In Washington and Uniontown Pennsylvania labor leaders denounced the Taft-Hartley Act during Labor Day speeches. James L. McDevitt, president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor, called the day unhappy and said true freedom will come when impositions are removed. Thomas Kennedy, lieutenant governor and UMW leader, condemned the law as the greatest fascist legislation ever, addressing about 10 000 miners and labor supporters.
Washington promps to enlist Maj. Gen. Lester F. Gravewit in spy hearings to determine if Russia obtained uranium or other atomic bomb materials. Rep. McDowell says the abterpt and the man who led wartime A bomb effort may testify as committee opens closed door sessions starting September 16.
Manila reports the Hibok Hibok volcano on Camiguin Island showing signs of calming after a six day violent eruption. Arturo Abcarag, weather bureau expert, notes major explosions seem to have passed while red lava blocks still eject from the crater. about 15,000 residents were evacuated, with Mindanao authorities urging continued caution as ash and smoke subside.
The Retail Merchants of the Chamber of Commerce will hold their first Pall meeting Tuesday at 6 30 PM at the McCray Community Home. President Harry Barach says large turnout is urged as the Corry Days event slated for September 30 to October 3 will be discussed. Barnehnis notes that Saturday’s public statement about Wednesday openings applied only to non members of the Retail Merchants Bureau. Members will maintain year round afternoon closing, except for the Wednesday following Thanksgiving holiday per schedule.
Yorlay M Brewer of Titusville and A D O Shea of Titusville prepared for a hearing this afternoon at 2 o clock in Franklin. They are charged with attempting to burglarize the Blue Implement Co. at Sellers four miles south of Oil City.
Johnson of Miami Springs wins the Thompson Trophy in Cleveland amid a dramatic 10-plane race. Prize money totals 18,000 with four awards, as several starters drop out due to mechanical trouble. американ
Harrisburg reports show schools reopening amid a critical teacher shortage. About 1.45 million students face crowded classes as administrators scramble to fill roughly 100 positions and hire skilled teachers for elementary trades and agriculture programs.
Northwestern Pennsylvania Communist Party officials barred photographers from an annual picnic at Star Camp Grave Patton township claiming to prevent records for the PBS. Secretary William Albertson cited discrimination and warned no pictures may be taken on site. Speakers included Bleve Nelson amid claims of spy hysteria. Treasury report noted deficits and balance figures for September 1.
Chicago stemmed into a labor dispute as strike threats endanger telephone service. The Communications Equipment Workers union planned action, citing wage and benefit issues at Water Tank facilities and Bell Tel operations, with thousands potentially affected.
Rev H Ray Hays, pastor of Evangelical Ubbed Brethren Church, announced to the annual conference at Findley Lake grounds that he would begin his 17th year. Other assignments include Edwards Chapel and various charges such as Farmers Valley, Chandler Valley Pittsfield, and Union City with several named pastors. The Sunday service may close the conference and outline further appointments.
Report from Warsaw on September 7 details a sweeping purge within Poland's Communist setup. President Bierut was named as candidate for president by top party figures. Premier Cyrankiewicz and Oscar Lange led a delegation to Belvedere Palace to nominate him. Vice Premier Gomułka faced dismissal amid party divisions over nationalist sentiment.
London reports Western powers plan a joint protest to Russia over Berlin riots. A British source cites possible dispatch to Moscow or to Soviet officials in Germany, with confirmation delayed until infiliary commandant report. Western governments seek unity to restrain Soviet Berlin actions as clashes and city hall seizures escalate.
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