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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1947
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a local event sequence with political figures, a Friday release, and mentions of a department and a reporter. The text references a family scene, a person named Binoy, and a campaign in Ambur with uncertain details.
Moscow dispatch reports U S officials say Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov’s amendments to a four power disarmament treaty are unacceptable to Secretary of State Marshall. He seeks a clear Russian position on whether they will agree in principle to a forty year framework to keep Germany disarmed. The issue centers on whether to proceed via normal peace conference procedures and appoint plenipotentiaries to negotiate details.
The board discusses the tentative budget for the new school year and approves living cost adjustments for managers. Superintendent Swarts and staff report on attendance, music festival plans, and various school activities including a May 2 scholarship exam and spring concert. The board also approves use of facilities, funds for bleachers, and a revised vocational meeting schedule. Police report that Joe Robinson faces charges in connection with a check fraud racket that duped 12 local businesses. efforts to recover funds and arrest remaining suspects continue.
Copenhagen dispatch says the 7 year old king showed a slight downturn in his health with temperature rising from 100 to 101. Royal physicians examined him in the afternoon as Queen Alexandrine suffered influenza after vigil at her ailing husband.
Washington April 15 The U S Conduction Service head testified to a policy committee of the Num tant Federation of Telephone Workers as deadlines press. Secretary Schwellenbach urged a decision by 1 pm today to end the nationwide Bell System strike. A five man arbitration panel would have nine days to decide key pay issues while intense negotiations continue on remaining demands.
Nunzio Lamendola an employee of Melanes Steel Co for six years was injur ed yesterday afternoon when a hammer die shattered splintered and struck his eye. He was treated at the plant then moved to Erie to have the eye removed by Dr James Delaney. Lamendola is reported as in good condition after surgery.
Patricia Schmidt, a dancer billed as “Satire” in Caribbean publications, says she shot John Lester Mes in Havana harbor after he beat her upon discovering he was married. Cuban judge Santiazo Mencia must file charges today. co-owner Charles Jackson faces concealment of facts.
Corry area anglers flocked to South Branch French Creek Beaverdam and nearby streams before daylight for opening of trout season. Morning was cloudy with low water. few fishermen reached spots before noon. Local spots reported slow bites though some fishermen found better action later, with expectations for improvement as the day wore on.
A flood of Democratic criticism targets Henry Wallace amid a heated speech campaign. Senators Downey and other party leaders say Wallace’s remarks risk U.S. prestige while Truman faces calls from Republicans and Democrats for clear White House guidance.
Officials in Edmonton report Reynolds’ Bombshell, a converted A-26 bomber, nearing New York after leaving Adak Alaska. The air control office tracks a 62 hours 14 minutes time from takeoff, with 29 hours 1 minute remaining to complete the circumnavigation. If completed, Reynolds would beat the 1938 global record set by Howard Hughes by about 6 hours.
The Corry office advances a labor survey compiling data from about 300 employers to aid the Pennsylvania Employment Service. Stewart Lane says 200 area firms are contributing with 44 supplying around half of local work. Major manufacturers account for roughly 40 percent of workers in the district. The plan calls monthly outreach to eight large employers and bimonthly to 46 smaller ones to publish a current labor picture for retailers, industries, and state agencies.
William Shambure of the Copry Rod and Gun Club announces a public meeting Thursday evening at the club headquarters on Nashington Street. Residents and property owners near Cottage Park and interested citizens attend to support reconstructing the Columbus dam and pond. State aid may be discussed as officials from Erie and the State Fish Commission are expected, with funds already offered and plans to form a group to start the project this season.
Washington April 15 The House opened debate on a GOP backed labor bill aimed at cracking down on unions and strikes. Republicans claim broad support while Democrats attack the measure. Rep Cox predicts a large Democratic vote in favor. Republicans hold a strong 9 to 1 majority and aim to override a potential presidential veto. A vote was expected tomorrow.
A chaotic international briefing reports Allied plans in the Balkans, Soviet influence, and Greek Turkish tensions. It notes U S officials and leaders criticizing diplomacy while outlining postwar military and political arrangements across Bulgaria Yugoslavia Romania and Hungary. The dispatch mentions U S Secretary of State Marshall and policy debates in Washington along with refugee movements in Palestine and Slovakia. Major figures like Henry A Wallace appear amid partisan critique and security concerns.
Passengers aboard the Queen Elizabeth were moved ashore after the Cunard liner ran aground on a sand bar eight miles off Southampton in fog. Divers and Lloyds agents inspected the bow as tugs and the ship’s engines failed to budge her at high tide.
Drillers estimate gas gushed at least a half million feet per day at the Carter Hill test well in Pennsylvania. The discovery was reported before dawn with a roar heard on nearby farms, as the deep test well progressed after months of close watching.
Officials from the Pennsylvania Gas Company of Warran report a gas strike at the White Medina sand in the Garler field. The well, drilled to 4550 feet, showed initial production near a half million cubic feet, with volumes and pressure rising as casing is installed within about two days. Further drilling depends on results of this initial test as casing proceeds and more tests are conducted.
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