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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1947
Page
4
The article warns deer hunting risks, noting over ten percent of outdoor sports deaths come from hunting and many are heart attacks. It cites Pennsylvanians and middle aged hunters facing fatigue, overexertion, and stray bullets as key dangers in the season.
Twenty years ago a heavy $1 000 bequest to Pellow s Home at Meadville was settled in the will of Miss Abiah E White of Meadville. The estate valued at $12 000 will be divided among relatives. Fred Bemis injured at Mead gasoline station construction suffering broken ribs and back injuries. Christmas trees to light North Center street on Dec 17 with lights through New Year. Boy Scout troop organized at Baptist Church with Harold Reed temporary patrol leader and Emile Bilodeau as scout master. High winds caused damage city wide, snapping trees and poles. One new chicken pox case raises city total to about 15 under quarantine.
Erie officials move to balance a $761,000 deficit as the city council, acting as tax appeals board, prepares to resolve assessment appeals. The plan includes raising central rentals licenses and fees, and potentially doubling utility conduit rentals next year to avoid a higher real estate tax. Finance Director Sherman Hickey, Sr. notes expected rental boosts and revenue sources.
Charles de Gaulle signals rejection of invitations to lead France until a new constitution concentrates executive authority. He argues a clearly separated and balanced system is essential to prevent dictatorship and to restore faith in government amid fears of divisions and quarreling. He also denounces Communists as separatists aligned with foreign dictatorship.
Readers are asked to turn to the Classified Page for answers to seven quiz questions. Topics include car part counts, Roosevelt’s death location, political leaders’ views on tax cuts, a popular war cartoonist and author, tennis scoring at thirty all, geopolitics of a London exile, birth life expectancy by gender, the capital of Palestine, poison ivy leaf points, and Ulysses S. Grant’s portrait on U.S. currency.
Erie County Commissioners announced a 60000 repair program for the Tuberculosis Hospital including roof work. They plan to appoint an administrative officer to ease Director Br R S Anderson’s administrative load while focusing on medical duties. An initial estimate of 8500 was cited for the roof repairs.
An advertisement promotes Golden Lax Tablets as a nightly aid to appetite and a better day ahead. It warns against increasing the dose and claims the product gently removes intestinal poisons to restore a comfortable feeling of health. Available for 25 cents at druggists.
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