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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1948
Page
1
The report covers a heated exchange between Truman and Dewey during the 1948 campaign with Truman challenging Dewey to a public debate. References to railroad fraud accusations, party rhetoric, and mentions of other figures like Wallace and Barkley frame the political clash.
A powerful hurricane in the western Atlantic sped up early today menacing the eastern seaboard. The storm packed strong winds, with gusts near 75 miles per hour, and moved slowly forward, threatening vessels off the coast near Florida as it progressed northeastward.
The Justice Department seeks to compel Alcoa to divest plants and properties to remedy alleged aluminum monopoly. New York federal court to hear the case with Commissioner Genevel Tumlarik presiding. The department asks the company or court to submit a plan for itemized testimony and evidence.
A local labor election at Ajax Twin Works produced a 351 yes to 19 no ballot result among 280 eligible employees. The International Association of Machinists AJL union was designated bargaining agent. the vote followed Taft Hartley compliant procedures.
Harrisburg September 24 A Democratic party draft unveils an 11 point platform criticizing the Republican state administration. The document pledges to align with the national platform and vows to expose Philadelphia corruption and GOP control while pledging reform of state agencies.
Unclear progress in talks between Te Uunton and Barry Jamestown plant officials as union members reject the new written contract. wage scales and leave of absence terms dominate discussions while management seeks a settlement before next meeting. continuous manufacturing operations continued with no sign of labor-management contact today.
Corry resident Paul Aikens of Corry R D seeks a new trial after a Corry County Court verdict found him guilty of converting $500 received as a down payment from Ralph Billsborough. The judge issued a rule to show cause with the motion to be argued next week, attorney Roger Brown representing Aikens.
Baton Rouge La September 24 President Truman moved closer to a spot on Louisiana ballot but lacked clear Democratic backing. State central committee leaders who backed the State Rights Democrats denied any compromise to place him on the ballot despite a legislative session debate over election law amendments.
Berlin reports that American military government authorities banned Russian sponsored papers in the Western zones and in the Soviet sector of Berlin. The move, framed as a measure to protect free exchange of information, followed protests by Soviet forces and reflected postwar occupation tensions.
Reported talks on strike votes and mass remonstrations by bell system workers nationwide. CIO leaders claimed independent unions, including the Telephone Workers Organizing Committee, planned actions while Briggs and auto plants faced shortages and recalls. Plans to resume negotiations were discussed with union officials and industry groups.
Police dispersed a downtown mass meeting in Rio de Janeiro early today. At least ten wounded as officers opened fire with pistols and tear gas while the crowd crowded the square. Witnesses described a chaotic scene with rapid gunfire and ensuing arrests.
The report from Washington notes rising living costs with the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing high wholesale prices and food costs above prewar averages. It cites 1935 39 price baselines, compares to 1946 levels, and hints wholesale data shifts since the Revolutionary War era.
The Stanford Hose Company plans to name Roy Liunie as chief and Carl Peterson as assistant chief at the next council meeting. The nominations come after resignations and internal reorganizing within the department, with a vote to fill foreman and relief committee roles noted for the Bremen's relief unit.
Officials discussed a two week Chest Drive period from October 14 to 27 at the Hotel Corry. The plan includes ads and final appeals before the drive date and notes the March of Dimes and Cancer Puna will be funded in the new budget.
The Arab Airlines Transport plane was shot down near Lebanon by a Jewish fighter over Lebanon and Trans-Jordan. Two British correspondents David Woollard and Jobin Dixon died, an Arab crewman killed, with another passenger Oliver Selleys injured. An American legation could not identify Selleys.
In Tampa on September 24 two men died after a passenger freight wreck involving the Atlantic Coast Line. No details on cause are provided. reports mention drunken driving and a judge ordering fines. The incident occurred near Petersburg and involved multiple named individuals and a railroad supervisor.
News wires report possible rail rate hikes may trigger a major two hour general strike by workers in the United States and Britain. The piece notes a planned protest and government action amid tensions with unions and Communist influence. Israel offers a $20 000 reward for Bell Count Mothe Bernadeatte assassins as authorities seize party bases and arrest 249 members.
Buenos Aires dispatch reports 12 people including three priests were seized in an alleged plot to assassinate President Juan D. Peron and his wife. John Griffin, ex U S embassy official, named as movement head, extradition talks from Uruguay disclosed. Court inquiry began as suspects were held at the national penitentiary.
Temperatures cooled across the eastern half of the country with near freezing readings in Michigan, Wisconsin, and New England during the early morning. Showers occurred in the northwest Great Plains and central Kansas while much of the rest of the region saw fair skies and normal daytime highs.
South Africa charges great powers broke faith with small nations and threatens to rethink UN membership if policy changes do not occur. EH Logw, minister of economic affairs, tells General Assembly mandates and colonial issues complicate relations with Britain and the United States as Moscow signals new steps on Berlin and four power control.
A nine year old boy died after riding in a car with five others when carbon monoxide fumes filled the vehicle near Montgomery County. Police say investigators are tracing the incident to a local home and the wreck occurred late yesterday, with no immediate details on others involved.
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