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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
9
Corry office to inaugurate parcel post via air with rates for distances up to 1,800 miles. New service applies to mailable matter up to 70 pounds, with tiered rates per pound and distance. Present airmail rate of 5 cents per ounce remains for eight ounces or less. Minnesota Mesabi-like prospects cited in Labrador field note.
Attorney Edward G. Petrillo of Erie, a World War II veteran, will address the Corry War Memorial dedication at Mead Park Sunday at 3 PM. The program honors 50 local war casualties with maple trees and bronze plaques, following a full ceremony by the Corry Legion Band and community committees.
Governor James H. Duff described the Pennsylvania Turnpike as a great monument during a rotunda ceremony opening an exhibit showing a relief map of the 160 mile toll road and the proposed 100 mile extension to Philadelphia. Turnpike Commission Chairman T. J. Evans said first bids for the eastern extension, likely over 80 million dollars, would be opened in mid September, and that funds and plans are in place to proceed.
Castle Shannon Aug 26 Fifty families in a row of condemned houses known as the mine patch appeal to Governor James H Duff for a six month extension of an eviction order. They admit exterior repairs are needed but claim interiors are in good condition and worry about housing.
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