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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1949
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists sale items and prices across notices. Mentions farm tools, livestock, real estate, and household goods with scattered dates, locations, and contact numbers, reflecting a multi-item community sale advertisement from a period newspaper.
The International Monetary Fund advised dollar-short countries to devalue their currencies if needed to raise export profits. While not naming Britain, the report targeted the pound amid Britain’s dollar crisis, urging adjustment to ease the balance of payments.
OIL CITY AND SOMERSET join a Pennsylvania telephone rate hike dispute as council votes oppose the boost. Erie filed protest with the Public Utility Commission. Affected Western Pennsylvania customers face higher rates next month if the commission does not step in.
Federal Judge Michael L. Igoe granted a temporary injunction prohibiting the PCC from airing give-away programs. The ruling delays potential FCC action until a later decision. The suit, filed by CHS ABC and NEC, seeks relief in New York federal court with ongoing proceedings.
About 10 000 black bass are being released into streams and lakes in Erie County this week. Superintendent Smith Lillie said 480 bass went to Edinboro Lake, 3 600 to Lake LeBoeuf, 2 000 to French Creek, and 4 750 to Clear Lake Spartansburg. A further 400 bass were slated for French Creek tomorrow and 576 for Conneans Creek Albion. The Union City hatchery supplied the stock, with 40 000 catfish and 30 000 brook trout planned for fall stocking. no orders yet from the Fish Commission are confirmed.
Carl Winter, Michigan state chair of the Communist party, was sentenced to 30 days in jail for willful contempt in the federal Communist conspiracy trial. He refused to answer Judge Medina about his father in law's 1945 statements, claiming it violated his conscience and principles.
The board moves to fence the four ward lot behind the High School, authorize grading and topsoil leveling, and fix the site to level with the sidewalk. Director Denlap and Wallace push the plan, approved unanimously. Superintendent Swartz reports state funds growth and new dental clinic approved. Dr. Duffield to provide remedial care funded by the state. Enrollment lists 1,584 students, with 765 boys and 819 girls. Paul McCray transport cost set at 640 dollars daily. two sewing machines approved for home economics. Harley Johnson named delinquent property collector. several tax adjustments and exonerations approved. Accounts audited. Moose Club ends Loveland Field contract, bonding for principals Howard and Wolfe authorized. Senior-Junior cafeteria funds moved to Secretary Anderson. driver education uses current bus until a new one arrives.
Governor Duff sent personal invitations to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and 16 other leaders to participate in a national open forum on religious and racial tolerance in Aaronsburg Centre County on October 23. The event caps the Salem Lutherans centennial commemoration as part of Pennsylvania Week.
A blaze struck Atlantic City's Million Dollar Pier early today causing about $200,000 in damage to 200 feet of the pier and gutting its huge ballroom. No injuries were reported as firemen using high pressure gear contained one blaze near the shore end while thousands watched. The pier, owned by Associated Realty and leased to a New York service firm, has long been a resort landmark.
The five-day mediation attempts by the mediation and conciliation service failed to resolve the 196 day long Hawaiian dock walkout. Union leaders and shipowners blamed each other as talks broke down with no immediate prospect of renewed mediation. Governor Ingram and Republican Senate President Tsukiyama commented on the setback, while union president Harry Bridges warned the strike could continue without new proposals from employers.
A large relocation of the Corry Peant operation is underway on Wear Main Street. About 35 workers are transferring to Continaut as heavy machinery and equipment are moved by trucks and cranes. The move, expected to finish Thursday, affects local employment and city economy but proceeds with minimal downtime.
The Comy school district invites bids on an $80,000 bond issue to finance a four room addition at the junior high. Bids open Oct 10 with a required $1600 bid security. Bonds sold to the highest responsible bidder with terms announced later.
A police officer named Robert E. Thatelwy was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge in Beaver County. The case involves the fatal shooting of a man identified as Thatcher during a disturbance at a Beaver party house. Authorities reported the indictment follows an investigation by county prosecutors and the state police.
One vehicle collision on Route 89 north of Lowville injures three people. G. A. Ebbopi, 62, suffers shoulder injuries. Enie, 69, of Reno, Pa., sustains facial and leg injuries. Wayne Culga, 29, of Erie, is treated at scene. Colgan, driver for Erie radio firm, cited for speeding after crash involving a Plymouth and a Dodge sedan. damage estimated at 2200 dollars.
Jess Allen faces aggravated assault and battery charges after a scuffle at his East South Street home that seriously injured Steve Reynolds and his sister Kathryn. Allen and witness Harlan Strane are reported in hospital. if held for the grand jury he may be moved to Erie County jail. A district attorney representative will attend the proceedings this evening.
A light primary election turnout is reported citywide with Republicans leading in several wards and Democrats barely registering in contested races. Voter breakdowns show mixed results across all four wards, with no Democratic or other party contests on the ballot.
Turner’s store changes ownership as R G Tunnell takes over management from Jessup and Timer. The sale completes in Jamestown with James Wehl as building owner and a continued staff plan. Tunnell, tied to Montgomery Ward experience, resigns as Ward manager but stays until replacement arrives. Lease updated with Dr James W Hehl.
Berlin reports promise by Russian officer that two Americans, Air Force Major Victor Miner and his civilian father, will be released after being detained since Saturday. They left Frankfurt for Berlin and were later located near Cabildurg. A Treasury report from Washington lists September figures and projected expenditures with total assets.
Pittsburgh dispatches report no steel strike for now with prospects for a peaceful wage dispute settlement. Major steel concerns and the Steelworkers union accept the president's board recommendations, awaiting further bargaining with Republic Steel as talks proceed toward a March 1, 1950 pension study completion. Continued coverage on page six.
The actress Faye Emerson confirms she and Elliott Roosevelt have separated and plan divorce. Emerson, photographed at a studio, said she and Roosevelt have been apart for some time and she intends to proceed with divorce, despite reports and comments from associates.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions safety and an event with parachuted air forecast, a fortess cheashee, and names that appear garbled. No clear people, places, or outcomes to confirm.
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