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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1949
Page
1
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Mayors Kinley and councilmen Walter Sweet and Robert Price faced no opposition as precincts closed with 513 ballots cast. Write-ins gathered 91 votes for Charles Pain, while party-backed candidates dominated the rest. Low overall turnout reflected lack of contest and issues, with precinct totals to be tabulated on page 3.
A break in at the Corry Red and Gis Club near the polling site was discovered yesterday morning. Officers responded and found an intact room with a boarded window torn to gain entry but nothing appeared stolen. A club member explained delays in opening due to entry through the second window after 8 o'clock.
Associated Press reports Pittsburgh on September 4 that United Steelworkers and four leading producers prepare to resume bargaining under a possible 10 cent hourly wage package funded by company pension and insurance programs. US Steel, Jones and Laughlin, and Inland Steel indicate careful consideration of the board’s recommendations as deadlines loom.
Ahrong of vapious spectators avowed Alderman M S Cobbett’s ates last night to hear him order Jess Allen of 1 Center street Union City held for the grand jury at the November term of Erie county court on charges of assault with intent to kill and two counts of aggravated assault and battery. Allen, wheeled into the alderman’s office, said “Not guilty” to all charges. Witnesses including Patrolman Harlan Strane and State Police officers testified about the stabbing early September 1 and the ensuing struggle. The case continues with further testimony and will resume on another page.
A new UN plan for Jerusalem's international oversight outlined by the Palestine Conciliation Commission drew cautious replies from General Assembly delegates in LAKE SUCCESS. The blueprint would split city zones and grant a UN commissioner broad authority, while Israel and Jordan must accept it for effectiveness, amid likely opposition from the Israeli government. In a separate note from MONAGA, William McKay, 39, was seriously injured in a football game celebration incident and hospitalized after a back injury.
Washington reports that British officials show no sign of surrender on pound devaluation as World Bank and IMF discussions note pressure to revalue currencies. Camille Gutt and Eugene Black indicate no country has altered its stance, while Czechoslovakia pushes for public access to talks amid Anglo American Canadian talks aiming to ease dollar famine.
Washington reports urgent need for a Japanese peace treaty with Soviet cooperation still sought by Acheson and Bevin as they wrap a second session. They outlined parallel anti-Communist policies and discussed slower Western actions on Chinese Communist regimes and nationalist movements impacting Austric and Asian counties.
In Bluefield West Virginia on September 14 Southern coal operators faced a John L Lewis demand for welfare fund payments amid resumed contract talks. The United Mine Workers threaten a strike if terms are not met while operators and UMW negotiate through White Sulphur Springs. Major operators claim about 400 million dollars in costs and seek negotiations with the Southern Coal Producers Association. Lewis will not attend today’s session but plans to depart for the discussions led by John Owens.
The World Series is set to begin on October 5 with a game at Westmenday Orkobar S. Officials forecast about 81,000 fans attending and discuss associated costs and related civic attention as the event approaches.
In Sparta Wayne Twp voters weighed beer and liquor questions in a local election. Beer won by a 286 to 70 margin while liquor trailed 181 to 89, as residents debated licensing and sale allowances. Voter turnout included three divisions, with discussions on enforcement and licensing.
A splintered report shows a Tuigvilte youth Charles alien injured in a crash when a vehicle veered off a road near the city. The car, driven by 20 year old W. H. Bhertt, left the west side and collided, injuring Charles and the uncle. both others escaped serious harm. The youth was admitted to a hospital, then discharged to his home.
In Erie primary, Democrat Thomas W. Flatley led with 9 886 votes to Clarence K. Pulling’s 11 010. George W. Schrovels carried the Progressive banner with 2 894 in the Democratic race, while write ins and independents loom. Present Mayor Joseph D. Martin ran a token campaign to qualify for a municipal pension, supporting Flatley.
In Bonn Germany Sept a formal nomination named Theodor Adenauer as chancellor of the new West German Republic. The president notified party chairmen and indicated Adenauer would lead the government with recognized courtesy.
In Wayne Township and Spartansburg several GOP nominees swept uncontested or won by wide margins. Robert Burrows secured the Republican nomination for treasurer with no Democratic opponent, while Dorothy Lindberg led the ticket for township tax assessor. Multiple GOP candidates led in council races and other posts as Democrats failed to field a slate.
City Streets repair and surfacing program concluded yesterday, with additional funds enabling crews to cover more streets than planned. Main focus was low cost pavement improvements, though some sections may require follow up work. listed streets include East Pleasant, Desc Bond, Maple Avenue, Marion, Raymond, and others in the Wright, Mead Owens, and Wilmington neighborhoods.
Republicans clinched the 26th District seat, defeating Democrat Ethel Coffey after a late surge as turnout lagged in a three‑county area. Saylors victory widened the GOP margin to 18–15, with Coffey opposing the Watt–Hartley law repeal.
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