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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
1
Corry Child Dies as Fire Destroys Home
A Corry, Pennsylvania house fire claimed a child’s life while weather forecasters warned of a new cold wave. Gas curtailments left thousands temporarily idle as frigid winds and drifting snows battered the tri state region. Seventeen year old Jean Wingrowth died in a sledding accident near Ephram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Pensylvania
Morrow
Mercury
Philadelphia Sree
Town
Nebraska
Fittsburgh
Curwensville
Clesrfield County
Park Place
Allentown
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Weather Bureau
Pennsylvania
Tri-State
West Virginia
Ohio
Erie
Pennsylenia Gas Company
Jean Wingen
Roth
Thome
Ephram
Eirl
Hirzel Joyce Cunningham
Ol City
High Wind Halts Nearby Highways and Snow Drift Cleared
Strong winds drove snow across the region, causing significant drifts that required one State Highway Department plow to operate overnight. While most major routes were kept clear, several top routes remained blocked. Carterill umd area faced the worst disruption with portions unreopened and drifted sections breaking through this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theo
State Highway Department
Carter
Lindsey Hollow
Sugar Ration Increases Proposed by OPA
The OPA plans to validate a new sugar stamp good for 10 pounds starting April 1, replacing the current 5 and 10 pound stamps. Stamp No. 58 will expire March 31. Future stamps will be for 10 pounds to save costs and prepare for possible higher annual sugar rations in 1947. Officials note uncertainty over total 1947 sugar limits while forecasting higher availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
OPA
Hewstusl
OFA
Anderson
One Car and Engine Remain at Garland Wreck Site
Repair crews at Garland worksite have nearly re railed the single passenger car and the No. 580 engine from the Pennsylvania Railroad after last Sunday night’s fatal wreck. The heavy locomotive was being raised with hopes of restoration by tomorrow. Federal or railroad investigators arrived to probe the cause, with prior reports blaming a broken rail. Further questioning of workers was not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Warren
Lysene
Vote on presidential succession stalls nightfall debate
Washington reports a heated debate as Democrats and Republicans clash over a constitutional amendment to limit presidential terms. House opens early session to vote by nightfall, with Republicans claiming a two thirds majority in both houses needed. President Truman’s elective succession proposal draws mixed reactions from GOP leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Douse
Congress
Textile workers warn rent caps may spark labor trouble
Bulletin from Washington reports the CPO Textile Workers Union telling Congress that if rent ceilings are lifted there could be labor turmoil in the textile industry. In Pittsburgh, Steelworkers seek $820,000 in portal-to-portal pay suits against Erie firms including Erie Forge and Erie Forge Company. Harrisburg coverage notes the Pennsylvania Retailers Association pressing for higher corporate income tax. A cold wave chills much of the nation, Florida frost damages produce, and Detroit notes the U.S. government joins Mt Clemens Pottery Co. in a landmark portal-pay case worth about $800 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
CPO Textile Workers Union
Congress
Pittsburgh
PIG
Federal District Court
Erie
Erie Forge Company
Portal
Erie Forge and Steel Company
Detroit
United States
Mt. Clemens Pottery Co
Frank A. Pica
Attorney General
Harrisburg Proposes 14 Year School Plan With Junior College
Dr. Archie Livermore, president of the State School Directors Association, urged at Smethport for a 14 year system combining six years of elementary, four years of high school, and four years of junior college. He said the plan would unify administration and create a more integrated vocational program, with junior colleges becoming part of the public school system alongside standard colleges and universities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsuemlen
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Aivie R. Livermore
State School Directors Association
Smethport
Senco
Livermore
Threats of Retaliation Rise as British Martial Law Looms
In Jerusalem the Jewish Agency and Yaad Leumi reject a British ultimatum demanding help suppress underground violence. Li mun Zyai Leumi issues a defiant note as tension grows and potential martial law looms. Dov Bela Gruner faces possible execution Tuesday, expected to trigger further unrest in Palestine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Fress
Jerusalem
Palestine
Dewlah
Jewish National Council
One National Council
Yaad Leumi
Jewish Agency
Limun Zyai Leumi
Correspondenta
Treunwold
National Council
Tim
Insuman
London
Wollie
wWlimafum
Dov Bela Gruner
Teun
Moember
US envoy to Great Britain dies at 64
Max Gardner, 64, died of coronary thrombosis today before sailing as the United States envoy to Great Britain. Mrs. Gardner and Ralph were with him at The Hotel Regis in New York. The White House announced the death, with President Truman said to be deeply grieved and shocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Max Gardner
America
United States
Baswador
Britain
Gardner
Ralph
Totter North Carolina
Hotel Regis
White House
Charles G. Ross
Truman
Public will air views on zoning plans tonight
The seven member zoning commission will host a public hearing in the Municipal Building auditorium to discuss proposed zoning ordinance changes. Howard Flankins will preside as city officials and residents attend. most members plan to attend except Councilman Bixmins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mibiletjial
Goning Cotumis
Tse
Reden
Etty
Seven Man Zoning Commission
Whith
Cortwell
Firs Hoor
Howard Flankins
Aoning Board
Tey
Purchase Price Of Fairhaven Sale To Be Revealed Next Week
The Tenants' Corporation, Fed by the Federal Public Housing Authority, will hold a special meeting Tuesday night to announce the purchase price for the Fairhaven housing development. William Roehrig said terms will be set after appraisals. Federal and local officials will present the sale proposal, with a final decision expected within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhaven
Tex
William Roehrig
New York
FPA
Weble
Pwst
Franklin Daniels
Disnositiors Wordiichor
FPEA
Albert Twinn
Festeral
Hevn Nekh
Roger Brow
Welock
Car Crash Kills Two In Indiana County Train Collision
A car collided with a passenger train near Home, Indiana County, about ten miles north of here, killing Ralph Dightesp and Walter N. Johnson, both residents of Home. Investigators say the crash occurred late yesterday as the two men traveled together in the automobile. Local authorities are continuing to piece together the sequence of events leading to the fatal collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Home
Indiviva County
Here
Rallph Dightesp
Walter N. Johnson
Gas curtailment blamed on Big Inch propaganda
Pittsburgh struggles amid a gas shortage as Gibbs of the Retail Coal Merchants Association accuses Pennsylvania gas companies of pressuring policy to sway Bly and Lhe dict ple Nnvs. Workers face curtailment in Ohio and West Virginia as gas supplies are restricted to heat homes during a cold wave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sary Samouaiinerene
Pittsburgh, Wet, &—Howard
D. Gibbs
Retail Coal Merchants Association
Conntehilp Pelicies
Pennsylvania Gas
Ohey
Pennsylvania
Hines Breweries
Nes
Petralewih
Petpoleum
Trent West
Gusty
Peynaylvinia
Delinquent tax payments brisk. wage garnishments loom
The Dor Willdin Spu ggeney collection office reports a brisk response to delinquent tax demands. Many payers who received Jan 6 notices are refiling accounts to avoid wage garnishment, with 0-day and 20-day periods delaying action for two more weeks while officials plan simultaneous employer notification.
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Corry
Iuck Pier
Dor Willdin~ Spu Ggeney
Moab
Allen
Collection
Ares
Byrd Discovers Vast New Area of Antarctica
Rear Admiral Richard B Byrd announced findings from a Navy polar expedition surveying a huge new region of Antarctica. Planes reported four bays, about 20 islands, three peninsulas and 125000 square miles of previously unknown continental arcs and ocean areas as readiness built for a forward departure before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States Navy
Antarctica
Richard B. Byrd
Byrd
U. S Antarctic
Mariner
Contempt Cited For Contemp Agent Eisler Case
Washington February 1 Gerhard Eisler alleged chief Communist agent in the United States refused to take an oath before the House American Activity Committee. He was cited for contempt after defying a swear to tell the truth. The committee voted to cite him for contempt. verdict to be tried by a jury. Hoover described Eisler as having almost unlimited authority over American Communist activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gerhard Bisley
United States
Houseth-American Acivity Committee
API
Thomas
DeNd
Bister
Aeyear Ie
Ist
Hisler
Robert Shipplirng
J. Edgar Hoover
FBT
Immigration Service
Ister
Wisler
Hoover
Eisler
Identity sought in Amldo Hold-Up Trial Turns Up No Link
Miss Marie Schramling, employee at the Community Loan Company, testified that William J. Rutkowski was not one of the two robbers in the armed hold up. Erie authorities reported Rutkowski as a suspect in an attempted armed robbery there last Tuesday. Schramling noted Rutkowski’s shorter stature and said he was present at the loan company robbery. He remains held for related Buffalo authorities who allege possible links to another city robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Gas Co
Cory
Taraea
Giswren
Hanwen
Amldo
Community Coen Company
Marie Schramling
William J. Rut ‘Cowski
Erie
Manigan
Miss Schramling
Rutkowskki
Eric Last
Mist Schramling
Corry
Rutkowski
Folice
Hele
Buffalo
Another loan office is held up by bandit pair
Pittsburgh February 6. A family loan office on Penn avenue was robbed of 518 dollars yesterday by two gunmen who walked away with the money after instructing manager Theodore Hunter and a woman employee to count it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tress
Pittsburgh
Fenn Avenue
Nnb
Theodore Hunter
Two Children Escape Fire Tragedy In Corry Home
Fire swept a frame dwelling at 318 East Church Street trapping Mrs. Silvis and three children on the second floor. Larry Silvis, 2 1/2, perished in the flames while Rose Lynn, the Rufner baby, and Mrs. Silvis were rescued, with Mrs. Silvis hospitalized in serious condition and the other child and father uninjured elsewhere. Rose Lynn and the infant were saved from the snow by the mother before the blaze overwhelmed the interior. Firefighters battled two hours to control the blaze, which destroyed the home owned by the family. Margaret Ann Rainner, now in Navy service, was mentioned as a relative cared for by the Silvis family.
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Larry Silvis
John Silvis
East Church Street
Worilg
Prudehee Silvis
Molfter
Ose Lynn
Margaret
Rotefier
Jind
Silvis
Corry Hospital
John
Donald
Ajax Tron
Glivis
Mes
Merrill Lillie
Bilgis
Mrx
Lillie
Seonond
Ajax
Margaret Ann Rainner
Thomas Ruffner
Ls Tormer
U. S Navy
Eba. Hermon
Berneard Shaw
Tyle Watrilsy Dougherty
Harry Hotehieuse
Stanford
Rylus
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