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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1949
Page
8
Erie, Feb 5 The Erie school district moves to enforce a $5 per capita tax with a five percent penalty starting March 1 The treasurer Francis Hagerty notes about 8600 taxpayers have not paid The levy may be deducted from wages and other drastic steps including arrest or seizure of goods are allowed under state law
Fire destroyed a barn and killed a bull pig and 40 chickens on the James town road two miles south of Stockton. The owner Harry Lisi was away at Central School when a daughter alerted neighbors who notified firemen too late to save the stock.
Reading Pennsylvania February reports a judge recalls threats tied to a slot machine ban. Officials including Robert Grey Bushong and Bethel Association leaders faced questioning as a county court fight unfolds. State police may be called as officials prepare details on the measure and enforcement.
A former Erie resident was given a life sentence for the murder of his estranged wife. Prosecutors argued the crime occurred after a dispute, and the defense pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity though the court rejected the plea. The case drew attention to the defendant’s prior notoriety and the dynamics of the Cleveland area community.
A Senate committee chair stated the panel will investigate rising prices affecting farmers, merchants, and exporters. The declared aim is to curb costs and address price pressures across staple goods.
In a Hollywood report, James Stewart and Myre McLean reportedly plan a Mexican wedding after rumors of an engagement. The couple's public statements remain cautious as speculation swirls around their future plans.
Mister Breger reports February 4 eye prices lower in the wholesale market. Revetos 4366 quoted easy with whites showing extra fancy heavyweights at 47 and fancy heavyweights 45-48, mediums 43-44. Brawns extra fancy heavies 47, fancy heavies 45-48, mediums 42-44.
A Philadelphia socialite Mrs Lord, 41, occupies her lavish New York apartment with armed guards after a sealed divorce suit against Robert Lord, 45, a manufacturer. Detectives guard the building as Mrs Lord refuses contact, living amid bristling guns and a heavy security presence since last November.
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