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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1947
Page
1
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Doy Bela Gruner aged 93 and three other Jewish fighters from Tryun-Zval Leumi were hanged in Acre prison at dawn. A nationwide curfew and heavy security were imposed in Palestine to deter retaliation as tensions rise.
Post office officials across the country adopt a temporary shift of clerk carrier routes and set up an auxiliary route to the business district to reduce overtime costs. Postmaster Janie Sullivan notes residential deliveries speed up while business districts receive timely daily deliveries. The experiment may become permanent if overtime savings hold.
Panicked Texas City and nearby Galveston report devastating blasts aboard a French ship loaded with ammonium nitrate. Officials estimate about 350 dead with hundreds injured as fires sweep the dock and a fearsome mushroom cloud rises over the coast. Rescue crews call for nurses, doctors, and supplies.
An explosion at the Grand Gamyp shipyard at 0:19 p m triggered a chain reaction at Mangavita Chemical Corp. and nearby industries. Fire raged at noon as the city lay almost leveled, with a high casualty toll blamed on crowded docks watching the blast.
The Curry detail of the Jerry State Police barracks will add its sixth officer today Corp. T Hubley in charge received word from Lt J Maroney that Ft Stephen hath been assigned to his station The unit now has ten officers after the new patrolman joins The addition also brings a second radio equipped patrol car enhancing two vehicle patrols and immediate radio contact with the home station on North Center Street
Salvation Army announces campaign to solicit employee gifts in Corry industrial plants starting Monday May 5. Duane Fogle chairs the drive aiming to raise at least five thousand dollars with industry cooperation and plant contact plans coordinated by Robert Ottier.
Nanking reports Chang Chun, governor of Szechwan, is named premier of China. The appointment comes as Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov tells the Council of Foreign Ministers Russia opposes completing Austria's peace treaty at the current conference and will push for delay. Washington notes the House foreign affairs committee endorses the administration’s $40,000,000 Greek Turkey aid measure.
A Pennsylvanian Gas Company project reports casing work on a new well near Carter Hill. Crews cleave the wellbore and deepen operations while the 500 foot target nears, with plans to pour concrete for head structures and install control gear. If flow proves commercial, further drilling and development will begin immediately.
A dramatic blaze swept two large wax tanks and a Sun Oil refinery warehouse last night causing a major explosion at 9 40 pm. Firefighters and residents battled for hours as flames illuminated the area and smoke drifted for miles. One worker was injured and officials reported the blast controlled after hours of effort.
The mangled body of a woman about 98 W was found near the westbound platform of the Pennsylvania Railroad early today. She was identified from papers in her hand as Mrs H F Baker of Bunkers.
AP reports Washington April 16 tense scenes as House Democrats quit the fight on a labor bill. Republicans gain a clear path to passage while union leaders vow to mobilize against the plan criticized for curbing collective bargaining rights and labor rights protections. The debate centers on penalties and government powers to curb strikes and enforce bargaining.
In New York on April 16 the Steelworkers of America union halted negotiations with Bethlehem Steel Corp after the company failed to offer a wage increase and other economic concessions. The five month stalemate followed a union request for higher pay, vacation and welfare issues, with talks extended to April 30 by committee action.
New York April 16 The Two Age reports a looming steel strike set for May 1 as wage demands remain unspecified beyond a call for a substantial increase. Regulators and company relations since January have failed to yield a settlement, with Nay firm taking a legislature as prerequisite for wage talks.
Floodwaters rose above banks near the city causing street washouts and basement flooding at Montgomery Ward. The storm overwhelmed drainage in several south hill streets while the fire department and street crews worked to clear storm sewers and keep traffic moving. Treasury report notes April balances and expenditures with minimal impact reported.
Police rushed to the War Office after a telephone threat of explosion and found a home made bomb at the Colonial Office. Explosive gelignite sticks timed to spark during Palestine executions were recovered with the fuse partly burned. Authorities suspected a connection to Jewish terrorist activity and possible leaks about the execution time.
Milton Reynolds and crew of the A 26 Bombshell land at LaGuardia after the fastest around the world flight. They claim five hours seventeen minutes to Paris and Gander plus a 12 hour 76 minute round the world time. The voyage included nine stops and a 20,090 mile journey with an average speed near 254 miles an hour.
Washington reports frustration over conciliators search for a new formula to end the cross country 340000 telephone workers strike. AT T favors amendments and regional boards while NFTW demands nationwide arbitration and retroactive wage terms amid possible government seizure as last resort.
In Moscow on April 16 Secretary of State Marshall met with Premier Stalin for 90 minutes but failed to resolve the deadlocks facing the Big Four. Officials said the discussion aimed to present a firm American stance on Germany, disarmament, reparations, and broader U.S. Russian policy. Details remain secret as diplomats weigh potential shifts in future cooperation.
Mead Pure Association directors met to discuss Mead Park damage from a recent flood. An unofficial estimate placed the damage at $500, with plans to start repairs as soon as possible. The spillway banks and adjacent land suffered damage, and other park features were reviewed for further impact.
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