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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a county fair or agricultural show card with entries mentioning Holstein cattle, plowing, horse terms, farm tools, and vendors. Names and specifics are garbled but indicate livestock, equipment, and auction-like items common to rural listings.
The government bars unions at atomic bomb plants whose officers refuse to disavow Communism, targeting United Electrical Workers and United Public Workers. The move follows wartime disclosures and aims to allow NLRB certification for non Communists. The decision signals broader safeguards against Reds in government and unions.
Two newborns arrived at Corry Hospital, one boy and one girl, to the Peck family of Clymer. The community welcomed the twins as Lydia Dranky NEELype and Ay Whe Alder were noted among local identifiers, with the event marking a new addition to the town.
Cairo reports that Iraq will back recognition of a new Palestine regime once Egypt’s prelude to revognilio is completed. Arab League support is cited. In Jerusalem, readers watch the UN move with pressure from the United States likely guiding a strong international decision on Jerusalem future.
State Police report two slot machines looted from roadside sites near Theram's Corners in western Pennsylvania. The devices were pried open and emptied. no theft reports matched the items in the wider area. Police suspect cross border involvement and note prior thefts in the region.
Berlin reports say two Amelia supply planes were dangerously buzzed by Soviet fighters while delivering cargo to Berlin. U S authorities lodged a protest to Moscow as incidents in the air corridors continue. An American official noted pilots were dived on by Yak fighters during the run from Fassbure to Berlin.
W Woolworth Co announced the promotion of the Corry store manager to a position at the Tehaca N.S store. The outgoing manager Mr May will transfer to New Haven Conn. to assume duties there. The Corry manager, assigned January 1946 after rejoining the chain, has lived near Snyder Circle.
Army engineers report slight movement in a 100 foot high Bay Ridge bridge pier near Tunnelton as part of the Conemaugh dam project. Cracks appearing on the upper pier face prompted a probe into structural soundness and foundation plans.
The 23 member International executive board of the United Steelworkers Union voted to endorse Franklin D. Roosevelt? Truman for president and Alben W. Barkley for vice president. Official treasury receipts and endorsements followed, with details released in Washington.
President Truman travels aboard the campaign train to stump New York and Pennsylvania with four major speeches in Philadelphia, Selsey City, NW 3, and Buffalo. He accuses Republicans of hoping for chaos to win in November while Dewey counters with loyalty and anti-Communist vows.
Senator Myers of Florida accuses Gov Thomas Dewey of hollow campaign pledges if elected president. He argues Dewey would not fulfill housing inflation control soil conservation reclamation and other goals without top party leadership support in Congress. Verne Fusomylaa joins in criticizing Dewey for claiming Republican plans while backing Truman era policies.
A Salem New Jersey high school student, George Boys 16, died at Salem County Memorial Hospital after a truck collision that injured nine others yesterday. The Moon recesy ended in death for the boy and hospital treatment followed for several youths.
Corry merchants announce a multi day sales event beginning tomorrow and running through Saturday with special discounts. The chamber of commerce reports the start of line ovens and reduced prices drawing sharp public interest and follow up with a fall sale to extend opportunities for shoppers.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will announce a new policy to assess license eligibility near churches or schools. The rule uses straight line distance rather than road distance to determine if a location falls within minimum proximity limits. Bankers Award Highlighted At Detroit event recognizing the American Bankers Association agricultural division.
The Archie W Thompson Fest Veterans of Foreign Wars plans an Oct 8 meeting to decide bids for a Griffin project. The group reviewed a lowest composite bid of 184000 dollars and discussed financing before a formal decision on proceeding.
Two automobiles sustained damage in a collision on South Center street as both vehicles crowded the center of the street turning. Pred Lindsey of Ghostnu street and Vern Dyne of Garry RD were the drivers. police said Dyne was blinded by oncoming lights.
A government plan to cut domestic airlines triggers widespread protests as carriers rally against fleet and route consolidations. National Airlines president Meg Said asserts the action risks service reductions and urges reconsideration while CAB hearings are scheduled to review routing and equipment transfers.
Washington reports all P-8d jet fighters are grounded temporarily pending investigation of recent accidents. The Air Force and Republican Aviation Worker groups say the move is to determine causes and prevent further incidents. At least two W-64 crashes have been noted recently, with the latest on September 1.
Mrs. Bona Loew, 81, of Millon, MagS, says three masked men bound her in a Water Madison hotel room and stole jewelry valued between 40 000 and 50 000. She identified items including eight carat diamonds and several diamond pins while police traced the tale to Elias M. Loew of the Loew family. Authorities note insured pieces and mention a prior robbery in Boston reported by Loew in Miami.
The Iron Age reports higher freight rates by railroads threaten steel costs with increases up to 12 percent on finished steel. It notes steel firms may pass costs to customers as raw material prices climb and railroads push price absorption unlikely.
Yugoslav officials stated in parliament that Belgrade would continue to support Moscow, amid Western notes to the UN accusing Russia of threatening peace with the Berlin blockade. The three Western powers urged UN action under Chapter VII while warning Moscow against blocking settlements.
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