Lace Tie Upsscore in Wetted 5 3 Encounter
A terse sports note records a 5 to 3 Wetted tie during a game described with coordinates 10 LACE and a price tag of $134.95. The fragment mentions pay and sequence indicators 5 0 but lacks full context.
30 Dec 1947
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1947
Page
1
A terse sports note records a 5 to 3 Wetted tie during a game described with coordinates 10 LACE and a price tag of $134.95. The fragment mentions pay and sequence indicators 5 0 but lacks full context.
The council unanimously approved raising the per capita tax to $2 for 1948 while keeping the 14.5 mills real estate levy. The budget plan shows total city revenue and expenditures including police and fire costs, health, sanitation, street maintenance, parks, and debt service for 1947-48.
Madrid reports that Agustin Born Sanches and Nunez Boons, named top Spanish Communists, were executed by firing squad at Ocana alongside several others after a December 19 incident. The official release notes three defendants received death, others life terms, and cites charges including possession of explosives and international Communist links.
A Grand Valley youth, Robert Paden, was killed when he was struck by a moving truck near his home in Warren. Coroner Ed Lowrey said the boy, about 12, was wiping and fell into the path of a passing vehicle. Authorities described the incident as a tragic accident.
The report describes King Mihai I abdicating the Romanian throne amid rapid political upheaval in Bucharest. It notes a Soviet backed regime and a regency, with Mihai later fleeing the country to an undisclosed destination as World War II shifts power in Romania.
Four persons died in a series of highway crashes around Norrisville and nearby townships. The victims include Paul B Valin 44 Chester W McDonald and Joase Brown all killed in separate incidents on Routes near Norrisville and Franny. A fourth victim identified as My Hyowir died from injuries after a single vehicle left the road near Far Persfield. Coroner details noted Mrs Valier died at the wreck and her husband later died in Spencer Hospital.
About 100 area dairymen and city businessmen are expected for the annual meeting of the Dairymen League Co-op Association. Main item is electing one director to the board with board reorganization to follow. Lunch offered at noon and a film on the Dairymen's League heritage will be shown.
The Agriculture Secretary announced grain rationing for whisky producers to reserve supplies for food. A limit of 450000 bushels is set from now until January 31, 1948 under the anti hoarding act, with industry use compared to about 5 million bushels in the first ten months of the year. The move follows a 60 day production holiday and a voluntary program to curb grain use during wartime. The order becomes effective tonight at midnight.
Saw, pre war premier of Burma, is sentenced to death by a Burmese special tribunal for the murder of U Aung San and other members of the cabinet last July. The court convicted Bennie Rabe and Ba Nya, with Nya turning state's evidence. U Bay had collaborated with the Japanese and was arrested after the assassination. About 1500 people were implicated in the incident linking to the murder at the council chamber in Rangoon.
President Truman signs a duplicate copy of the Republican price bill amid a rush to copy the measure. Officials report ongoing talks with industry groups and preparations for wartime price controls through 1948, with agriculture and commerce departments outlining initial steps and advisory committees forming.
More than 130 members of the Corry Lodge F and A M gathered at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hall for St John’s Day banquet. Jewels presented to Charles Butters and Rickers by Ralph J. Fogle. Judge Burton R. Laub addressed the group on legal history and court procedures. A turkey dinner followed served by Corry City Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. Treasury figures for December show receipts of 64.25 million and expenditures of 60.41 million with a balance of 2.83 million.
Greek troops punch a small hole in the siege ring to start a trickle of supplies into Konitsa as rebels claim forces have entered the town.
Associated Press reports Greek guerrillas amassing around Konitsa with about 29000 fighters, while Greek troops push a siege line and aim to break rebel strength. The northern front sees reinforcements from Albania as authorities declare the town under threat and maintain external defenses.
City officials report a 1947 tax exemption dispute involving City Treasurer and City Solicitor regarding funds from confiscated property. Officials expect a January city ordinance to divert seized money to charity. nine slot machines remain held awaiting a court order. City Council to meet January for annual reorganization and regular business.
In Haifa unrest escalates as clashes at a refinery and employment offices kill 38 Jews and 1 Arab, with many wounded across the region. The United Nations partition decision heightens strife as violence spreads through Palestine into a second month.
Morning temperature hits two below zero marking the coldest spell of the season while officials report roads in the surrounding vicinity are passable though slick in spots. The forecast hints at a rise above zero later today.
Ovo A Ewing former Corry Noel Gent joins the executive staff at Corry Janiotown Mfg Garp as president and general manager David A Hillstrom announces. Ewing will oversee layout and design for a new plant on the recently purchased property. He is a 1933 Corry High School graduate with studies at Rensselaer and Harvard, previously with Louis Allis Talon Meadville and Auburn construction for American Locomotive. He also served five years in Norris and Eliott and was staff engineer to Admiral Lockwood at Pearl Harbor.
President Truman says the nation needs about 875 billion dollars for highways schools airports and similar projects to meet demands for public works. The request was outlined in a letter from Federal Works Administrator Philip B Plemmons. Argentina halts meat shipments to Britain by January 1 with official confirmation pending.
Washington reports wholesale prices edged toward the 1920 May high with a 0.7 percent rise in the week to December 20. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes prices remain well above the 1926 base, with consumer costs already reacting in foods while meats, fats, and oils move differently.
New York weather forecasters predict light snowfall tomorrow as the city continues the cleanup from Friday's 25.8 inch storm. The system is expected to bring diminishing intensity and short duration with falling temperatures and high winds. Mayor O Dwyer called the recovery still monumental but noted progress by about 30,000 workers and 2,486 pieces of equipment aided by favorable weather.
Former Democratic VP Henry A. Wallace announces he will run as an independent in 1948 on a peace and prosperity platform. He criticizes Democrats and Republicans alike, says the GOP approach leads to war, and bolts the Democratic Party, signaling a major party realignment.
Former Vice President Henry A. Wallace launches a third party bid signaling foreign policy as the central issue of the 1948 campaign. Wallace resigns as New Republic editor and hints at support for Progressive Democratic candidates while pondering a running mate. He warns of a potential party challenge if the Democrats falter before the election.
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