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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1948
Page
1
Allied forces intensify patrols along Bitonia's frontier as communications report tighter counter blockade measures. German Communist leaders strike at planning centers of the Western Reich government, signaling ongoing pressure on Axis logistics and governance.
Akuiolated Press reports Western Allies tightening a counter blockade to halt goods flows from western to eastern Germany. Berlin patrols increased along Bizonta transfer routes as Soviet border leaks are blocked. police and guard units reinforce cross border points turning back shipments.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 17 three aged hard coal miners received the first two month pension checks under Pennsylvania's ancient field program. Thomas Kennedy of the United Mine Workers spoke at the ceremony praising labor’s history and the checks funded by labor. Recipients included John Lewis 67 of West Pittston Robert Fox 73 of Luzerne and John Close 72 of Mukinky Gly Pa.
On Sunday September 24 Curry Wobe and nearby communities will observe Daylight Saving Time ending. Weather will be mild with clocks turning back at 2 a.m. local time. Rail and city services have prepared new schedules to align with the change and the standard time.
Washington and allied capitals confront a rising Communist drive in Asia as the United States weighs a sharpened response. Britain’s Bevin vows to fight communism at every turn while Dutch and Indonesian leaders discuss the Far East’s political tension and the potential for Western action against communist expansion.
The Justice Department filed a civil complaint in Federal court in Wilmington Del charging the Railway Express Agency with Sherman Anti Trust Act violations. It alleges exclusive railway express contracts giving the company control over railroad express business. A second item notes UN sources saying a ceasefire order won’t stop the Indian invasion of Hyderabad and may delay the next Security Council meeting. The New York scene reports Governor Dewey outlining farm policy ahead of GOP conference talks with Senate leaders.
President Truman launches a nationwide campaign tour starting on the West Coast, planning returns to campaign stops across 18 states. He aims to press for stronger voter turnout at an era of intense electoral activity. Dewey schedules a separate vote drive kickoff for Monday, signaling a two frontrunner push in the presidential contest.
President Truman embarks on a long campaign tour from Washington to the West Coast, with over 100 appearances in 18 states, aiming to unite the nation. He is joined by editor Jonathan Daniels as an adviser, while Gov. Dewey and running mate Earl Warren launch contrasting campaigns. Wallace criticizes both parties from Buffalo.
A 26 year old mother of two was refused bail pending trial for the slaying of her husband after an all night outing with her sister. Detective testimony questioned premeditation and motive citing the sister’s alleged rape as a prompted trigger, while a related witness affidavit described a six hour route after the dispute.
Reports from Amman describe the assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte, UN mediator for Palestine, and his party as Israeli and Jordanian authorities struggle to maintain a fragile ceasefire. The 53 year old Swedish diplomat and Red Cross envoy was killed during renewed fighting in Jerusalem, just before he was to meet world leaders in Paris.
Reports say 40 Portuguese sailors were saved from a crippled schooner Gaspar by the U S Coast Guard cutter Bibb after a perilous 390 mile chase. The Gaspar crew included a weary master and exhausted survivors who rested after food and drink.
A damaged report notes a significant return to production by one third of CJ employees. As routines resume gradually, management reports improved shipments and a firmer supply chain after recent furloughs.
The body of Joy J. Dom Brigkhy of 10 Hutch Street is being returned from the Philippine Islands by the US War Department. The transport ships Sealand and Columbus carried the remains of Corryite from Manila to the West Coast, with funeral services arranged in Corry. He is survived by his mother Ann Womtnik, sister Mira, and other relatives. burial details will follow the arrival date.
Famous singers and quartets from Ridgway Warren and Carry join the Championship Quartet for a benefit concert on October 2 at the Bovtety Hospital Ladies Auxiliary event. Local choirs from Damestown Dell Daelinw coordinate with master of ceremonies Dell Daelinw for Harmony Harvest while tickets are sold by dix illgry and the singing organization Nand Areleo at Beis Doug Storm.
Associates report a massive flooding disaster in a Honshu city with about 2,000 dead and 385,000 residents affected. Landslides and swollen rivers breached dikes, forcing evacuations along Lampagluy streets as Typhoon hit central Japan.
Striking workers and CIO President Philip Murray warned the Army would load cargo at the San Francisco port as talks on a uniform wage plan continue. Firms in Seattle and New York explored takeover of duties, while a nationwide trucker strike and wage demands unsettled 14,000 drivers and 400,000 warehouse workers. A parallel 26,000 telephone equipment installers’ walkout was averted by a tentative deal pending ratification.
A Corry man James L. Baker 29 of 262 Framielin phreet was admitted to Corry Hospital for treatment after an accident near Sparta last night. A second man John Donoghue of Marion street also figured in the mishap but was not admitted. No official report was available and details remain unclear.
Ailing youths born in 1930 must register for the draft Friday and Saturday at Hewdeat Bendiarths above from Mules City National Tank quarters. Registrants must be 18 within sixty days after September 185, 1030.
A coal car caught fire near the First Avenue crossing on Erie Railroad siding in Corry early this morning. The fire began after a hot box developed on a Buffalo-bound eight train. Fire crews from the Corry Fire Department battled the blaze using water. Five men were estimated to be injured in the incident.
A&P unveils a company funded retirement plan for over 110000 employees. John A Hartford, president, states the plan is five days a week plus other benefits. Eligible full time workers with five years service become members automatically. shorter service credits join later. The plan aims to reward long service and align with efficiency goals.
EGLIN FIELD Fla Sept 1 Four Army infantrymen died from injuries after a stick of live bombs fell from a B 29 during maneuvers yesterday Others were injured two in red and three critically The dead include a white captain and 32 Negro enlisted men Names withheld pending next of kin notification The troops were taking part in a fire power rehearsal when the mishap occurred
A dispatch from New Delhi reports the Nizam of Hyderabad ordered a ceasefire four days after Indian troops crossed into the princely state. Indian forces intensified its drive, seizing key areas near Hyderabad while the Hyderabad cabinet resigned, cited as accepted by the ruler. Razakars and private forces reportedly faced a crackdown as the situation stabilizes under central dominion.
Keystone Bottlers Association president Emanuel D Lowenstein says many bottlers report a 30 to 50 percent sales drop after a tax on soft drinks. He cites consumer resistance and plant closures while officials debate the levy’s scope and timing for next year.
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