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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions estate matters, a court, and mentions of letters of administration. Reads like a legal notice with names and dates obscured by OCR errors, lacking coherent events or clear parties.
The House labor committee widens its inquiry into union racketeering with a $50,000 probe into alleged abuses at Local 929 Teamsters and the Philadelphia wholesale produce market. Hearings will continue next week with witnesses from both the union and newspaper guilds, including J. David Stern, who sold The Record after a Guild strike.
Assemblyman Waterhouse and fellow legislators met Erie County educators including H Lynn Rice and Lowe Edwards of the Corry Teachers Association at a dinner session. The group discussed state school legislation and potential program changes geared to aiding districts, with legislators pledging renewed cooperation and future talks.
Babson predicts stock markets stay firm despite money in circulation rising from 7 billion to 28 billion since 1940s. Few stocks outstanding, 757 cash purchases only, banks offer low interest, investment companies buy 50 million monthly. Corporations hold large cash reserves and wage gains boost consumer spending, aiding merchants. Page Six.
The Corry lodge Elks contribute 100 bringing the polio March of Dimes total to 1423 amid plans for further gifts. Officials expect the 1600 goal to be reached next week as safe-box collections and additional donations from local fraternal groups are anticipated.
Heated open hearing on the zoning ordinance drew charges that the bill is undemocratic and favors property owners. Criticisms ranged from provisions of the proposal to enforcement and city operations. The board plans a session next week to review contentious points and incorporate workable changes before council consideration. Key speakers included Lee W. Shepard, Leo Fisherty, and Peter C. Miller.
Electric service expanded for the first time in 1946 with 4356 farms and residences in rural areas served by the Pennsylvania Electric Company. Of this total 536 farms are in the Northwest division including the Corry district. Extensions to reach 2350 new customers required 476 miles of new lines, 46 miles in Northwest. Since October 1944 Penelec has built 128 miles to serve 5410 rural customers despite material shortages. Government restrictions on extensions were lifted. another 40 miles of line is expected to connect applicants. Mr. Chery notes Penelec is issuing a warnings possible to To Vile aervine teal and that extensions will proceed as materials allow.
An OCR damaged report notes near zero wind and falling temperatures overnight. Observers logged the mercury dipping to about two degrees above zero then hovering near a half degree, amid a developing downward trend as a cold wave moves toward the region. The Weather Bureau forecasts more snow and a colder spell, with a warm front expected to crest Sunday morning.
Four whirling blizzard conditions and a slick crossing caused a truck train collision at Scotts Crossing yesterday afternoon. William Bloom narrowly escaped as his bakery truck skidded onto the tracks and the locomotive struck, scattering pastries across the scene. The bakery’s fireproof goods were destroyed, and the engine sustained minor damage while the passenger cars halted to recover. The incident occurred during near whiteout visibility with authorities noting the train was slightly ahead of schedule.
One of Europe’s bitterest cold spells grips the continent with heavy snow and disrupted industry. Limited relief is reported as temperatures stay extreme, affecting crowds in major cities and threatening food supplies as Britain endures the worst conditions in a century.
Severe weather blocks routes delaying Pennsylvania Gas Company deep well drilling in the Gar Fill district. Crews will resume once roads reopen and conditions improve. depth reached around 4800 feet with no oil or gas sands yet found. Contractor Joseph Planigan to drill five additional test wells. Sylvania Company plans further tests nearby.
Associated Press reports a failed assassination plot against Premier Shigeru Yoshida. Police in Matsuyama arrested Asao Famasawa, 25, with a pistol and complete plans. He claimed one accomplice and three others were in the Tokyo area. Tokyo police launched an immediate inquiry.
A British cabinet plan to settle Palestine proposes immediate entry of 1000 European Jews and limits on Jewish and Arab expansion, provoking Arab leader warnings of a holy war if the plan advances. The Bevin Jones compromise envisions division of Palestine with British supervisory control and a central administration for immigration, while local school budget debates and supplier bids unfold in parallel. The Arab delegation views the plan as risking escalation, and Zionist leaders push for rapid Jewish settlement.
Harrisburg February report shows the Pennsylvania Association of School Directors weighing a universal military training proposal and endorsing higher teacher pay if the state covers the added costs. The group also seeks expanded job units for instructors, nonpartisan school boards, state assumption of education costs, extended probation for new teachers, and more state power in firing underperforming staff.
Rep Charles L Gerlach of Pennsylvania is on oxygen at Naval Hospital Bethesda after a heart attack the day before his secretary described as a violent initial seizure The congressman remains described as a very slow man but not in critical condition officials said at Bethesda Maryland with his secretary Albert Yaugh confirming the account
Elliott Roosevelt Fulton Lewis and a third person clashed after a studio broadcast on Meet the Press. Roosevelt accused Lewis of insulting his wife, Faye Emerson, and said he was struck on the jaw by a friend of Roosevelt. Louis later apologized. the dispute centers on remarks during a radio interview and a stockholding tie to a Texas radio network.
Italian ambassador to France Antona Mell Lup Di Soragna travels to Paris to sign Italy’s peace treaty on Monday and protest against its terms if possible. Rome reports the cabinet agreed to placing Italy’s rationale on the new treaty, amid tensions with the constituent assembly.
The new State Department approach seeks a broad, aggressive stance in foreign affairs. It emphasizes backing through Universal Service to strengthen US policy and counter Soviet propaganda globally.
Diplomatic officials reported Secretary Marshall’s policy statement endorses universal military training to boost armed forces and deter Soviet propaganda. He argued disarmament is impossible without true international security, and the State Department will broadcast U S positions to counter propaganda while pursuing peace talks and UN trusteeship plans for Pacific islands.
Arthur Johnson, expert manager of Art Metal Co in Jamestown, will be principal speaker at the Cory Chamber of Commerce dinner in the Hotel Corts main dining room at 8 40 p m next Thursday. Johnson, active with the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce and Community Chest, will discuss commerce functions and operations. Plans for entertainment include noted entertainers and a ticket price of 3 with around 100 reservations hoped.
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