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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1947
Page
1
The readable text fragments reference a household, neighbors, and family terms amid corrupted lines. No coherent event or identifiable names, dates, or places emerge to form a definite news item.
The death of Otis Boyd of Union City was recorded with exposure as the listed cause after his badly decomposed body was found near the bank of French Creek. Pathologist Dr Armstrong from Hamar Hospital in Erie stated the body died before being carried by the current, with additional tests to confirm the cause pending. A funeral service was held at 2:20 p.m. at the Hi. L. Massey Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
Gor oy Retail Merchants Tyiston of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a dinner meeting Monday at Riz Restaurant starting 6 30. George R Cane, president, announces discussion topics include proposed store hour changes and review of the Titusville promotion plan.
A Delta Airlines plane collided with an Army trainer at Columbus Georgia killing nine. The crash trapped both burning aircraft as crews failed to rescue anyone. Delta said eight executives were aboard the flight along with the veteran pilot. Names include George R. Cushing Lindley W Camp D V Little L T Campbell IE Rainouard John L Schneider Clayton Berry.
AP wire brief reports a delayed negotiating session between the UAW and General Motors in Detroit with no explanation. Messages suggested progress toward an agreement on wage issues.
Corry moved to daylight saving time starting April 27 at 8 a.m. and ending September 21. The council also approved BLT No 746 restricting unauthorized solicitations, requiring credentials and permits for out of town groups, with penalties up to 200 dollars or 60 days jail. Other items included property purchases, clean-up days May 6 and 7, storm sewer concerns, assessor salary hike to 1000, and fire signal bell purchase for No. 1 fire HQ. A state fire inspector will survey a suspected fire hazard building.
Senate poised to vote at 4 p m on Truman aid for Greece and Turkey totaling 400 million dollars amid mixed opposition. Debate centers on whether aid will spark war with Russia or strain the U S economy as Pepper signals cautious support after amendments.
Washington April 22 Drew Jackson May former Democratic congressman from Kentucky goes on trial with several defendants charged with conspiracy to defraud the government. Henry M Garsson once fired from a government post later led 18 companies Murray Garsson sales manager and Joséph F Treema Washington representative. Trial assigned to U S District Judge Henry Schwelnkant. First day may extend to July 2 for jury selection.
White Akron man Lionel Caving received up to 15 years for a robber charge after planning a prison escape with accomplice Stout. Davns, held on robbery charges, cooperated and aided the escape bid at Alon jail. Details describe the attempted jailbreak and tool use as guards were distracted.
Rail patrons warned to adjust as Pennsy and Erie shift to Daylight Saving Time from April 27. Local schedules show No 1 arriving 7 29 am and departing 7 45 pm, No 6 at 8 6 pm and 4 52 pm with a 44 minute shift. Freight and two moonlight routes on Pittsburgh Buffalo cut, with new connections to Cleveland and revised through trains.
Columbus township supervisors prepare to begin repairs on the Brokenstraw Creek dam after receiving a Water Resources Board notice. A permit from the Board of Forests and Waters is required and a detailed damage report is requested. The action relies on regular or donated funds to restore the dam and reservoir, with officials coordinating to protect remaining fish stock.
In Harrisburg on April 22 Associated Press reports a House vote on removing school tax exemptions for colleges churches public utilities and railroads. The bill would end exemptions in most counties except a few and review by the State Council of Education. Westminster College is cited as a primary example. The move could raise district burdens and affect funding for public schools.
Reports from Texas City describe a new fire at the Warehouse of the Southwest Sugar and Molasses Company, stored ammonium nitrate, seven days after a prior explosion killed many. Deputy Mayor John Hill cites ongoing danger as investigators pursue the cause amid widespread smoke and confusion.
Bids accepted and awards granted for three temporary mail routes from Oil City to Pittsburgh Parkers Landing and Corry after the moonlight trains were suspended Sunday April 97. Grant W McIlhatten postmaster Oil City announced Harry Weller Frankll won Pittsburg route Hartwell Venus Corry route and W H Beck Rockland Parkers Landing route. Pittsburgh and Cory routes start Sunday April 27 Parkers Landing Monday April 28. Corry route operates daily except Saturday departs Oil City 6 20 am stops Titusville arrives Corry 8 38 pm 9 05 pm 9 26 pm return departs Corry 8 40 9 10 am approx arrives Oil City 1 30 pm
The Corry YMCA campaign launched with a dinner last evening led by co chairman Roger Brown. H M Caldwell Bradford YMCA secretary spoke on practical aims. The Y Executive advised workers on selection cards while the auxiliary surprised the men workers with three teams reporting. The Corry budget stands at 400 with first reports due Friday. Workers will present at Hotel Cony from 6 to 9 pm, reserved by Mrs O W Sholebarser.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder urged the Senate to kill the House passed tax cut measure, arguing a general tax reduction is neither necessary nor affordable now. He cited high employment, inflation concerns, and budget constraints, and said a large tax cut would be inequitable and raise deficits.
Community solicitation at the Rex Theater raises $110.19 for the Danger Fund with Mrs. Fils in charge. Local public appeal notes two thirds of the nine hundred expected, and a Friday program at Corry schools will feature talks and literature on cancer prevention and early detection.
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