3 ay aver 22 00 ium 4 50 tew
Fragmentary OCR text provides partial figures and words. The readable elements include numbers 3 22 4 50 and the fragmentary terms ay aver ium tew. No clear event or subject emerges for a full card.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1946
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text provides partial figures and words. The readable elements include numbers 3 22 4 50 and the fragmentary terms ay aver ium tew. No clear event or subject emerges for a full card.
A fragmented OCR item suggests a division between Browns and Whites with a numeric 588 and references to a tense split. The readable bits hint at a segregated or disputed ledger entry, but specifics remain unclear.
Readable text shows a fragmentary item mentioning Boston and a game or event with teams or groups, but lacks coherent details, names, or outcomes to form a complete summary.
President Truman ends the period of hostilities of World War II, suspends wartime acts, and keeps some emergency powers under review. The proclamation ends wartime controls but preserves authorities for future adjustments and the national emergency.
Washington reports three more Republicans back budget balance before tax cuts as President Truman signals opposition to broad tax slashes while aiming to avoid inequities. Hawkes Hoffman and Judd urge balancing first with reduced federal spending, then tax changes as the path forward.
A group of Corry residents plans to erect a portable ski tow on the Findley Lake road within three weeks. The tow, ordered from Sweden Mfg Co, will pull five to eight skiers up a hill and be mobile for first season tests. If successful, organizers may form a skiing club with paid memberships and expanded facilities.
The Barracks of the Corry State Police station moved this afternoon from 593 North Center Street to 1107 North Center Street. The transfer has been pending since the American Legion post announced plans to take over the building for its enlarged post home. Telephone number remains 38-045.
A December dispatch notes the United States and Great Britain pursuing steps toward an Anglo American air force. Washington mentions Democratic members of a special campaign investigating committee may confront Theodore G. Bitba. Plans in Berlin envision merged US and UK zones exporting $100 million by 1950 with 20 million Germans self supporting. A Moscow analyst doubts Byrd expedition finds uranium. Britain to take over nationalized coal, signaling broader state control.
George Gaesser of Erie known as the Phantom Burglar confessed to a string of break-ins in northwestern Pennsylvania and nearby New York. He pleaded guilty to burglary at the Johnson Brothers store in Youngeville and was remanded to sheriff's custody. His wife, charged with receiving stolen goods, was held on $2,000 bail for a hearing next month.
Mayor Kloley approved a new pay plan assigning grades and monthly salaries for officers. Chief John Flanigan at 205, Cpl Harley Drake 195, Sgt Paul Goodman 140, Sgt George Burlingame 180, Pvt Herman Burlingame 179, Pvt D V Elly 175, Pvt A Aikens 170, Pvt W R Patterson 165. The reorganization increases patrol coverage with eight hour shifts and assigns specific duties including traffic and parking meter work.
Three youths from this area faced probation and fines in Erie and Warren county courts. Bilwand Davis pleaded guilty to pointing a weapon and received a $50.95 court cost levy and one year probation. In Waiver County Court Judge Allison Wade suspended a one year jail term for Pred Holcomb and Howard Payden, each fined $100 and ordered to pay $24.10 costs. Holcomb and Payden were captured after a complaint of a youth reporting a shotgun taken during a confrontation.
City plants at Mead Park are prepared for skating tonight and New Year’s Day. City Engineer Don Williams announced maintenance plans and a Mead Park Association meeting to refine long term care and a $709 maintenance scope approved by the city.
The Associated Press reports President Truman may automatically reduce the 1947 tax bill by about 700 million dollars as hostilities end. Excises on liquor jewelry luggage and many consumer items would be trimmed. The action could speed up Congress as it weighs emergency powers and farm price supports ending a year early.
Mrs Harvey Crosent of the Corry Hospital Nurses Alumnae and Miss Ruth Lanston met with hospital association directors represented by D Armour Hillstrom and Sidney By Histon to discuss Miss Mitchen Young's resignation as nurse supervisor. Sup Deacons RM Dearing spoke on four points leading to the resignation request, rumored health reasons set aside. The group found no evidence of serious misconduct, and the hospital retained the current leadership pending further action.
Republican party leaders including Taft Vandenberg White and Millikin assumed key roles in organizing the new Senate after an attempted internal challenge. Taft joined the Steering Committee and Vandenberg designated for Foreign Relations while White ran for party floor leadership and Millikin led the GOP Conference.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.