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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1948
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR summary mentions Holsiehns County and a profil with references to Hanis Buth MARE J and Miestown Mexico. Details are garbled. key entities unclear.
Fragmentary text references Pennsylvania Pennsylvanian areas, offices and duties. Mentions dates and officials but no coherent event or outcome. Contains numerous unreadable names and street references, hindering a clear summary.
A two day demonstration over police reports of a plot to kill President Peron and his wife grew into a strong anti US campaign in Argentina. Police announced the alleged plot blamed on John Griffith, a former U.S. embassy cultural attaché now living in Montevideo. Griffith denied the charges as revenge persecution. Peron blamed foreign influence and said to let the law take its course. Demonstrators occupied the U.S. Embassy area and called for action against perceived foreign meddling.
City police shakeup sees Flanigan demoted amid restructuring as ministers and officials in Paris prepare for defense talks. Western alliance ministers discuss arms standardization and joint sea and air maneuvers, with sessions staged around ongoing government changes.
Alderman Dominiche Lemme reserved decision on October 15 in a case arising from a dispute over parental rights and a kidnapping claim. Merlin Allen of Union City faces charges after allegedly taking a child from a Cambridge Springs home. his wife, Mrs. Allen, testifies to the custody issue while Crawford County officials describe the legal process and admissibility questions. Allen is free on a $500 cash bond pending further action.
Harrisburg Sept 3 Democratic lawmakers vow no sales tax as the State Democratic Committee drafts the 1948 platform. The document blasts GOP gains and pledges utmost effort for President and candidates. chairman Philip Mathews notes voter lead and party history in Pennsylvania. Mayor David Lawrence cites GOP slogans and past wins as a warning of another push.
Mayor Kinley announced in a special session that Harley Drake is named acting chief of the police, effective immediately as the city clears a shakeup over leadership and staffing. Cyh Pawh Goodinaty was approved as sergeant, with Newell Beckwith reassigned to meter detail. Dan Flanigan named to oversee patrols amid criticism of response times and coordination.
The article reports 3,397 registered voters in a county with GOP leads at 47,218 to 33,898 for Democrats, noting recent gains from special registrations. It mentions nationwide efforts to register Pennsylvanians and upcoming calls for 69,000 men and up to 950 more in December for the presidential election cycle.
Washington reports that 40000 phone workers began demonstrations rather than parades, as mass meetings spread. The strike, led by the Communications Workers of America and allied groups, targets wage and contract terms with Western Electric and AT&T. Negotiations continue, with workers seeking wage hikes and better protections amid a broader labor dispute.
Government workers completed a Corry housing survey to decide if rent controls should stay. Examiner Carl H. Johnson led the survey for the New York regional office, with input from Rev. Anderson and local officials. Officials and contractors reported demand for housing had not been adequately met, suggesting controls might remain if unmet.
In Crawford County dairy men face a preliminary injunction banning testing quarantine and slaughter actions by state authorities to control Bangs disease. A hearing set for September 28 will decide if the injunction becomes permanent, with both sides signaling continued dispute and potential cattle destruction.
Paris September 25 The French Premier Henri Queuille wins reprieve for his shaky government as the Nations Assembly votes to postpone local elections from next month to March 1949. The decision follows a two hour general strike mobilizing about 7 million workers, with Communist and De Gaulle followers pressing for delay, while Parliament faces a sharp split on timing.
Republican and Democratic presidential contenders clashed over Communism as Dewey and Warren assailed the issue in rallies across the country. The Progressive Party candidate addressed the topic as well, while Dewey warned against a red herring and pledged to keep the public informed. Warren pressed the anti Communist line in Marion, saying the country must resist foreign rule and treason. Continued on Page Three.
Babson analysis from New York suggests if Dewey is elected he will overhaul government bodies and appoint harsher judges. Wall Street fears a 1950s recession with a possible early-term downturn, influencing deflation of prices and wages. Farmers may remain prosperous due to government price supports, as NY friends discuss farm payouts.
The city keeps to standard time again this Sunday with clocks reverting at 2 oclock. Officials announced changes to local routines and transit times as residents prepare for the time shift.
In Paris on September 25 the Soviet diplomat Vishinsky urged the United Nations to push for a worldwide framework to limit armaments and to prohibit atomic weapons. He called for international control within the UN system to supervise disarmament and warned expansionist powers threaten peace. Meanwhile a local fire in Ellwood City burned a dairy farm camp, leaving a resident injured but stable.
Merchants and industries pledge displays and posters to promote Pennsylvania Week with school visits and tours. The timetable covers the Child Health Center open houses, school trips to Raymond Mfg and other plants, state offices hosting events, and a highways talk by Mr. Frey.
Washington September 25 radio broadcasters challenged the FCC over proposed rules to restrict payoffs and giveaways on air. The National Association of Broadcasters argued the agency lacks legal authority to set strict requirements for such programming.
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