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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1947
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a meeting with partial names and figures. It references a club, a team, and a financial detail or prize. The text is garbled but implies a tense discussion over money and timing at a local venue with individuals named in vague terms.
The CIO pledges full cooperation in the nationwide telephone strike as leaders warn of mobilizing all instrumentalities to press nine demands led by a $12 weekly pay rise and longer vacations. Bell System arbritration offered, but no broad bargaining. NPTW plans direct appeal to President Truman.
William Lindstrom, 19, of Scotta Street, was arrested by Chief Flanigan on Pennsylvania Avenue for allegedly taking a blow torch from Peterson Brothers. The tool appeared in a Lite store window and was traced to Lindstrom who reportedly gave a forged receipt. He admitted the act and was to be arraigned later today as district reports of a grass fire near District 22 emerged from Smith and Worth streets.
Multiple brief items report Kassia accusing the Truman administration of hiding the antifederal character of a Greek Turkish aid program, US State Department saying Rudell agreed to begin talks on seizing 11.1 billion dollars of wartime lendlease, New Jersey arbitrate on a utilities strike, Baltimore receives a 20 million tax credit impact, Admiral Byrd and others return from the Antarctic expedition aboard Mount Olympus, and the Reynolds round-the-world plane lands near Shanghai with times given in EST.
W O Tuefel, general superintendent of the Buffalo Pittsburgh division, informed Titusville Chamber of Commerce the daylight passenger service from Pittsburgh to Titusville will not be adopted. He said 100 daily passengers would be needed to offset costs and noted operating complications would cause losses. Titusville notes that with two trains daily after April 27 the service is far less than the ten passenger trains that ran twenty years ago.
The Cunard White Star flagship Queen Elizabeth ran aground at the entrance to Southampton while inbound from New York. Five tugs, plus the Romsey aiding, worked to pull the liner free as officers reported the vessel upright and not in danger.
Moscow reports say Marshall would seek in principle four power agreement on German demilitarization with details to be settled later. He aims for a commission to draft specifics before a German peace treaty, while preserving flexibility for changes by Byrnes and allies. Western officials note growing unity but Molotov's stance remains uncertain.
Secret Police in Havana say Patricia Schmidt of Toledo and Charles Jackson, both held without charges, reiterate Chicago lawyer Jabn Lester Mee died in an accident aboard the 72-foot yacht Sa ura in Havana harbor. Mee was shot in the neck Tuesday. autopsy planned. 72-hour holding period discussed.
Washington April 1 Senator Aiken warned of high-handed moves as Senate Republicans push to wrap labor legislation into a single measure. The House and Senate bills seek to outlaw the closed shop, block strikes, overhaul labor boards, and create a new independent agency. CIO leaders denounced the plans as a step toward fascism while industrialists cited wage and price pressures and stability concerns.
April 14 The Navy Department makes a counter million unit smallpox vaccine available to health officials and the Army seeks other supplies as New York City moves to protect its 7,500,000 residents against the first outbreak in eight years. From Millbrook, Ward reports four aces from a community of 3,000. New York City has five cases, two deaths.
An oil stove leak caused an explosion and extensive interior charring at the express office near the passenger rail station. Prompt action by employees and city fire crews prevented major losses. only canaries in the office were reported harmed by smoke as the blaze was brought under control.
Washington April 14 Supreme Court majority 7 2 ruled the Selective Service Act does not guarantee veteran employees automatic preservation of seniority upon returning to their pre war jobs after military service Justice Jackson dissented joined by Frankfurter noting potential impact on hundreds of thousands of veterans The decision stops short of broad seniority protection leaving questions for employers and unions about postwar job rights.
Miners Return reports promise of resumed coal production but a June 6 strike threat looms. John Lewis safety shutdown cited as factor, while talks on government control and union demands proceed. Industrial stockpiles expected to rebound with resumed operations and weekend orders directing workers back to pits.
Detroit reports show GM has accepted an interim 10 cent wage rise for 265,000 workers while offering a living wage hike later. Ford faces a supervisory strike threat by mid May as UA W moves demand higher pay and welfare terms. Chrysler also negotiates amid rising labor pressure, with industrywide implications for the auto sector.
In Woodbury New Jersey on April 14 a prisoner named Davangalis Shoultz 31 of Glasshorn was brought to the warden’s office for questioning on an art automobile larceny charge. The prisoner allegedly lunged for a pistol held by Trooper John Montgomery. Montgomery fired four shots killing Shoultz. Warden Pred Simmler was wounded in the hand while trying to restrain the prisoner.
New York April 14 Hesitating selling of the year knocked stock averages 1 to 7 points, hitting new lows since last November. The list weakened across motors, rails and industrials under pressure as a mild midday rally failed to take hold and the slide resumed. Brisk dealings hovered around a million shares as declines predominated through most issues.
Washington April 14 A grand jury indicted Gerhart Eisler a German alien living in New York on perjury charges for false statements before the House committee on un American activities. He was also indicted for contempt of Congress after refusing to testify. Eisler described by witnesses as a former mastermind of the Communist movement in the United States.
A horse owned by Ralph Fleath was severely injured in a collision with a car yesterday afternoon at the foot of the highway. Rider David Bensink, a year-old boy, was thrown from the horse but suffered only minor injuries. The car, owned by Alton Kine, was driven by Corry Bissell of Clymer. Police report notes the horse moved into the car’s path while being ridden on the opposite side of the highway. The horse had to be shot due to injuries. car damage estimated at 160.
Official release says Guardian carrying about 2400 Jewish immigrants was boarded by a naval party last night off Tel Aviv. Twenty refugees were taken ashore at Haifa for hospitalization. The ship appears to be the same as Theodor Herzl sighted earlier outside Palestine waters. Police in Jerusalem scoured Jewish areas after a British constable was shot and a Jewish prisoner escaped from hospital after treatment for pneumonia.
Reports from Washington say President Truman faced a cross roads over Henry A. Wallace remarks on U S foreign policy. Presidential secretary Charles G Ross said no comment and sidestepped questions about possible action. Wallace has been sharply critical of Greek Turkish aid and aroused congressional criticism during his England speaking tour.
BBC coverage from London April 14 notes government controlled BBC faced sharp criticism for giving Henry A Wallace air time to address a crowd. Wallace claimed Americas wealth is used for strategic and military aims, stirring debate in the United States Senate about war with Russia. The London Sunday Times questioned Wallace’s use of time for a private citizen and warned about hidden anti America influences. Republicans expressed cautious support for bipartisan inquiry while Vandenberg and Moore voiced dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of Wallace’s London speech and the national party line.
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