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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1948

Page

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Auction notice for farm machinery and land sale in 1936

Fragmented OCR lists a farm equipment sale including plows seed oats tractors and silage gear with references to a sale location near Maelton and a half mile off the highway. It also mentions a will probate notice from Erle County and a land sale schedule with cash payments and conditions. The text is garbled but centers on an auction of farm gear and real estate and a probate matter.

Nfgneu & Yaris Tata Privad van Pub Noel Tribe Oleh Coupe Lori Massey Ar Gullvator Amachinery Nk Abrams Muelion Manton John Deere Maelton Suny

Coal Miners Strike Fallout Shifts To Washington

President Truman faced a delaying crisis as John L Lewis disavowed orders to end the coal miners walkout. Lewis stated miners act without union or officers directives while the federal government weighed court action under the Taft Hartley Act. The 400,000 workers began the stoppage March 15 over pension terms, with Justice and Labor officials preparing emergency steps.

Associated Press Washington John L. Lewis Touman Lewis United Mine Workers Lewik Haa Une UMW Yin Minery Mazeh Leer Tewiy Clarke Truman Justice Department Java Justice Départment White House Willinersbure

Why Building Costs Remain High Predicts 1958 Strain

Roger W. Ranson in New York argues that building costs stay high due to rising labor costs and taxes, with a chain effect from timber cutting to real estate. He cites higher wages, restrictions, and social deductions, plus municipal codes and war-prep measures, as key drivers. He warns that house prices may rise steeply, though new construction could lag behind past levels, and notes uncertainty as universal training and the draft affect the market.

Roger W. Ranson York City Eluven Tig Edity Almabiow Washington Becausie Jere

Truman Signs Aid Bill to Fight Communism Abroad

President Truman signed a massive foreign aid bill to rush American goods and military aid to Western Europe, Greece, Turkey, and China. The ERP and State Department prepare action with a roving ambassador to oversee distribution as the program launches.

Associated Press Washington Europe Asia Truman Congress Russia Greece Turkey China Soviet Union Itael ERP Lovett State Department

House Lines Up For Oleo Tax Fight

Washington April 3 The House faces a new battle over oleomargarine taxes with a likely vote by April 26 on repealing the federal levy. Rep Rivers pushed a discharge petition with 25 Pennsylvania signatures and 62 Republican signers alongside 160 Democrats, signaling momentum toward tax revision though some members warn of a full repeal.

House Préaw Washington Howe House Agrculture Committee Rep. Rivers D-80 Tellow-Fowse Pennsylvania Chadwick Cornett Crow Funton Putton Galagher Gavin Jenkins Runkel McCarmet McDowell McGarvey Maloney Muhlenberg Sarbacher Schoblick Hardie Scott Hugh Scott Tibbett van Zandt Buchanan Aberharter Kelley Morgan Ord Walter Agriculture Committee Rivers

Navy silent on report atomic tests launched in Honolulu

April 3 reports say a force sailed March 6 for a secret Eniwetok test in broad view of a Russian ship. The story claims initial test shares were underway two weeks, possibly involving guided missiles with seismic warheads. Mt McKinley sailed from Pearl Harbor while the Russian motorship Dnesir paced in Honolulu harbor.

Associated Press Honolulu Honolul Eniwetok Nhe Hoholul Ser Mt. McKinley Pearl Harbor Agi Anveruser Will rsVel Vladivostok Eniwestok U. S Navy

Jerusalem village falls to armed Jewish detachment near Ain Karen

Arab sources report a Jewish detachment captured Castel Gre mllex west of Jerusalem and moved toward Ain Karen as reinforcements were said to be en route. The area holds hilltop positions overlooking routes to the Holy City amid ongoing tensions.

Associated Preen Jerusalem Castel Gre Mllex Arsh Ain Karen Castel Jurean Hills Whitch Holy City

Dil City youth dies in auto crash near Waterford

Duane V Milley, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Verna V Miller of On City, died after the automobile he drove rolled over on Route 19 one mile north of Waterford. Erie County authorities ruled the death accidental. A witness said Miller looked out of the open door before the crash as another car approached, the vehicle swerved, rolled, and threw him from the car, which then landed on his head. He died en route to St Vincent’s Hospital, Erie. The car suffered about $800 damage.

Duane V. Milley Verna V. Miller ON City Waterford Liwle Te Bile Garracks Aabiter General Tleetyle Company Miller Berm A&t D. 1 Worster St. Vincent's Hospital Erie Dimagesi

Chest to Pay Cancer Quota in Erie County

The Erie county board plans to support the Corry Community Chest to meet the city quota, offsetting the need for a separate solicitation. An official vote is expected at the next meeting with Dr Herman Grose proposing the Chest assume the obligation. An informal poll shows board members eager to help and a donation of 1500 dollars likely to be made.

Erie Cammuns Chee

Three Held In City For Panhandling

Police arrested Cheater Tiszewski 45 of Dubois William Konski 83 of Johnsonburg and Burton Brown 60 of Erle Thetro at Center Street rail depot for panhandling. Tiszewski was jailed ten days and the other two faced city court on additional charges. Holich elected president of the Pennsylvania College Bendsmen's Association.

Garry ¢Ly Tiszewski DuBois William Konski Johnsonburg Burton Brown Erle Thetro Rail

Tax hike likely as Congress passes relief measure

Washington reports that about 12,000,000 taxpayers face a swift tax boost as a relief bill, backed by a large majority, overrides President Truman. The plan lowers federal revenue but pledges balanced budget steps, with forms for reduced withholdings to take effect May 4 and refunds for overpayments starting next year.

Associated Press Washington Rulief Congress Truman United States Bul Martin Nbhawg Beniuss Con- Meas Gestaring House Jebo Senate House Democrats Senate Democrats Sehihinst Uragkote

Trains Held Longer Here Amid Profit Shortfall

Freight traffic on the Buffalo division will be reduced starting Monday after a blood crossing incident forced trains to be held longer. Passenger service delays and platform transfers have increased as trains are moved to accommodate parcel post and express handling. The first freight cut will affect the Pennsylvanian line with partial eliminations on northbound routes Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays and southbound runs on the other days.

Buffalo John Lr LeWiy Tonger Parioils Hura Pennsylvania Railroad Lund ON City Brocton Nin Binday

Council Weighs Daylight Saving At Next Meeting

The council plans to act on daylight saving time at the upcoming meeting led by Mayor J Pred Mintuy. A move to adopt DST faces varied support amid neighboring communities and a scheduled change likely for 2 a.m. Sunday morning April 25. Also on the agenda are first readings of the Gerry Jamestown Milk Corp. ordinance and a foot alley petition affecting eastward property lines near Sucon Avenue.

Cormell Pennsylvania New York Reguilar Tressurer Gerry- Jamestown Mig. Corp Mowday Wight Willy Ueliin

Elgin Driver Escapes Wreck Unhurt Near Corry Route 6

Paul McCray of Wigin escaped unharmed when his automobile left Route 6 west of Corry and overturned after hitting a mailbox. State Police investigated the noon crash, with damage estimated at 100 dollars and McCray reportedly uninjured. In Wrig hsville April 3 officials report 10 cent hourly pay boost for brick and clay workers across five states under a new contract.

Paul McCray Wigin Corry McCray Alegate Bhattey Whrichsville Tn Am Fea

Donation Brings City Honor to WWI Soldier Memory

In memory of Archie Thompson of Corry who died in action near a French town during World War I, local donors organize a community drive. Airy Wantelson and Meadvilly lead a collection effort aided by 800 boys, honoring a fallen Company A soldier as they support Alsinex Tranve.

Wantelson Plitsiekl la Moonie Meadvilly Lendud Alsinex Tranve LeWi Archie ‘Thommpson

Renewed Efforts to Secure New Plant for Corry City

Corry Chamber of Commerce members report brighter prospects for bringing a new manufacturing operation employing about 80 people. Directors discussed locating a facility here, noting current owner favors relocation and that 30 men and 30 women could be needed to operate the plant, with a decision expected in coming weeks.

Chamber of Commerce Xession Corry Ee Man Op North Sestern Peteyyumi Ehls Present Commerce

Italy Moves to Quell Election Riots Amid Tense Europe

Rome announced a large mobilization, with about 49 000 armed forces including 180 000 reserve, prepared to act against any electoral violence. Interior Minister Jenew Marin Seetha addressed Italians warning against intimidation and pledging to safeguard freedom with swift, modern weaponry and a ready corps.

Italy Associated Press Rome Jenew Marin Seetha Corce

Ajax Engines To Be On Display At Tulsa Oil Show

Three Ajax engines are to be showcased at the Tulsa Oil Show this weekend. Two CMA gas engines and a large 16 by 16 steam drilling engine will be featured, with chrome fittings and distinct color schemes. The exhibit, organized by Bethlehem Supply Co, runs May 16 to 21 and expects 225000 attendees from oil-producing nations, with over 800 exhibits across 1000 companies including the Ajax THX10 gas engine in well operation.

Tulsa Petrolum National Supply Ajax Unn Axe Aihitlon Mandager Hasior Oliet Gy Ty Rain Hsulo Distro Mananers Pree Man Minne of Houton

Berlin Sees Soviet Blockade of U S Sector Building

April 3 1946 Berlin reports indicate American troops blockaded a Soviet occupied railroad building in the U S sector after reports that German elements planned to destroy records. Soviet generals protested the move while Russian officers sent food and supplies inside the building under tension with American guards.

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Joe Louis Named In Damage Suit

AP reports heavyweight champion Joe Louis is named in a damage suit filed in Chicago by a New York model's husband seeking 500000. The plaintiff accuses Louis of stealing the model’s affection while he claims Louis denies the charges and was traveling in Paris when the suit was filed.

Joe Louis Associated Press Chicago April Sater Hix New York Louis Matthew Paulkoer Amanta Paris Panther Ely Lewis Poultners Poutener Filner

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