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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1947
Page
1
A fragmented 1907 note lists various gear and items including axes knives cans and filers tied to a wartime supply or sales context. Mentions percentages and numeric codes while referencing locations and names in a partial OCR read.
Government seeks a new method to settle the 18 day telephone strike amid sabotage reports across seven states. The National Federation of Telephone Workers accepted federal conciliation to renew bargaining with three Bell System units while Western Electric and AT&T long lines consider the offer. rewards were posted for saboteurs.
Miles Trent Mullen, city treasurer, said May 1 is the effective date on the 1947 tax cards and notices mailed yesterday to residents. Cards were distributed early to gain extra days. penalties and interest will accrue from May 1 and payments due through July and August carry a two percent discount or face amount exemptions as described.
General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers failed to reach arbitration over a 15 cent hourly wage increase. Talks resumed as GM prepared to reply to the union proposal. The sticking point is whether the raise should be straight hourly pay plus six holidays or a raise with strings attached and paid time off.
The body of Boyd was found in Hench Creek near Union City after January disappearance. Coroner Wood announced the post mortem failed to reveal a definite cause of death and officials see no further investigation as practical. Evidence suggests he did not drown but may have died from an overdose or falling into the stream during a storm.
A Spring Creek war veteran, mentally distressed, attacked his mother and threatened her. Neighbors restrained him and he was taken to the Warren mental institution. VA doctors foresee recovery with proper care and treatment.
Washington April 24 judge T Alan Goldsborough ordered the refund of 2 800 000 of the 3 500 000 fine imposed on the United Mine Workers for contempt of a court order. John L Lewis said the group would refund 100 000. Officials waited for a second appearance before Judge Goldsborough as government officials noted the policy allowing the full 200 000 refund to the UMW.
Harrisburg April 24 Governor James H. Duff announces the tax package modification eliminating a levy on ole ars and boosting cigarette taxes to four cents a pack. Senate leaders say the plan is settled as amendments are drafted and floor action expected soon. The measure allows up to 10 percent of 38 million receipts from new soft drink tax to cover breakage and collection costs, and revenue is boosted to about 132 million.
Operators from five large Erie fisheries planned a meeting to resolve a seven month long commercial fishermen strike. CIO organizer Ralph Tillotson said Twin Shaw and Jack Paris, independent operators of the Robert Richard, signed with the union and are ready to resume work.
The Big Four Moscow parley adjourned with plans to resume in London in November. Western diplomats noted Molotov might blame U S policies for conference failure while Marshall prepared a radio address outlining future course on European relations.
Corry Moose Lodge plans two Pittsburgh events. A mass initiation for about 1,000 candidates will honor Supreme Governor Leo D. Ryan of Bradford. The state Moose convention will run July 26 to 27 with Corry delegates named at the lodge meeting.
Superintendent Edgar Aleander of the Corry Hospital attends the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania convention in Pittsburgh. Reports of wide hospital fee differentials and calls to raise patient costs under Blue Cross dominate discussions for 1,200 delegates.
Police report ties Bernard Stout of Swain Arron to a robbery in the Arron area. Sheriff’s office traces his movements after a nighttime escape, noting sightings and a possible concealment route toward Akron. Agents continue to pursue more definite leads on his whereabouts and claim he was last seen in the county.
A Pittsburgh report says the Pennsylvania Federation of Telephone Workers announced a state wide strike set to begin tomorrow morning. Local exchanges including Corry were mentioned as potential sites though officials had not yet received a formal strike order.
Multiple brief items: Murray invites Green to discuss a potential merger in Washington on May 1. A Harrisburg bill would open council meetings to reporters. In Manchuria captured officers were released in good health. A Tokyo storm caused deaths and widespread damage. In Pittsburgh three striking telephone unions paused picket activity, delaying injunctions against Bell Telephone Co. of Pennsylvania.
Fred L. Barnes longtime Dolby resident and City Voliness member died last night after a long illness. He had lived in Dolby for 27 years and passed away about 7 pm at Bory Hospital following asthma and a severe medical condition. Burial details not given.
longtime Corry official and real estate figure Mr. Barnes died after weeks of illness. Born Wattsburg 1875 he served as Parks and Public Property head and former Streets Department director. Survived by wife Blanche, son Raymond, daughter Hazel, five grandchildren, sister Nellie Gaxfeld. funeral at Davison Funeral Home with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.
A furious gale sinks ships off Britain as three vessels run aground and distress calls flood in. The Sam James, Warspite, and Benghazi are reported wrecked near Porthral, Cornwall, and Scotland while the Robert H. Harrison drifts helplessly before a towline rescue.
The Washington Trail Encampment, first big Boy Scout outing of the season, will be held at Mead Park on June 21 and 22. Organized by a local committee, it draws four to a hundred scouts from across the county and marks a first time event ahead of a larger fall camporee. A warm youth death is reported in Somerset, Pa., where Clar me Rogers was killed when a tractor overturned on a 15 foot embankment.
Philadelphia April 24 A 33 year old youth wounded in a gum battle in which two policemen died said I know I did wrong I am sorry He told his mother to get away and be left alone as he lay in a hospital bed The adopted son of a college professor and child psychologist had a troubled background with an early adoption and a physical ailment in infancy The incident involved Sgt Samuel Hewitt and Patrolman James Quigley and occurred after a police battle at Greedenbald Street The youth was adopted through a New York agency at 18 months old and his mother Dr Dorothy Kern Hallowell attended hospital officials with updates on his condition
Washington AP April 24 John W Hanes former Treasury undersecretary said the nation could have both tax reduction and debt reduction if Congress carries out President Truman's 1948 budget plan. He urged rapid action by the House and Senate to approve a compromise, warning that debt can be paid down only if spending is trimmed. Hanes argued tax cuts would boost consumer spending while reducing government outlays would curb interest costs amid a projected large surplus for the year.
Washington reports a rare bid to undo a presidential veto as Congress and the White House clash over how to reverse or replace a vetoed bill. Senate leaders, White House aides, and Wheeler’s court role complicate the path to any override or new legislation.
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