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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1947
Page
1
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In a terse note locals report a clever remark by a resident identified only as Herr I re to, suggesting a playful yet cryptic plan afoot in the quiet town. Officials have not issued further details, leaving residents curious about the potential joke or ruse.
Leonard Lee a former blacksmith at his Kiantone farm where Dorothy Ware was found battered. He admits a slap during the evening but denies causing her death. The body showed fatal hemorrhage from a head wound with extensive beating. A Jamestown boy and Ware’s estranged husband linked to the case as inquiries continue.
Marguerite Coulbourne, 28, wife of Donald Nelson, head of the Independent Motion Picture Producers Society and former War Production Board official, died in a Hollywood hospital after two weeks of illness. She and Nelson would have celebrated their second wedding anniversary tomorrow.
Washington reports Republicans refuse to yield on the budget stash even as protests from Amy-Wavy groups swirl. Secretary Patterson warns of impacts if Army and Navy funding is cut, citing billions needed for current and ongoing WWII missions in Europe and Asia. House appropriations leaders describe the protests as part of a pressure campaign. The administration plans to submit revised figures to Congress and the budget committee weighs a 20 year sub-enlisted unit proposal.
Negotiations between Ajax Thon Works and Local 1748 of the International Association of Machinists extend into March with no contract. The union seeks 100 percent shop participation and paid vacations for 50 hours at the current rate and 100 hours at the higher rate for five years seniority, while the firm counters with 40 and 80 hour brackets. Both sides expect further sessions before a settlement, delaying wage talks set to begin May 1.
PETTSBURGE Feb 13 Work men rolled into the early morning hours today repairing a break in a natural gas pipeline near Charleston W Va that cut off fuel supplies to 154 Western Pennsylvania plants yesterday The break described as a world capture in line owned by the Tennessee Gas and Transmission Co left several open hearth furnaces idle delaying U S Steel Corp plans and idling about 3000 workers at Johnstown Donora and Wanderly Pa The Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp sent 1200 home at Leechburg while Brackenridge saw unspecified layoffs In all at least 3000 idle as United Fuel Gas Co reported the ruptured line was fixed by 2160 hours near Charleston city limits
DULY fans and residents read The preting, a recent image taken January, showing Bernard Stout. Extradition proceedings target him for robbery of the Community Loan Company. Investigators trace his companions to social clubs and locations in Corry, as they seek to place the Akron gang in this city before the Dotdup.
State Police reopen the Kerrtown Buds Fleet Wine Service Station theft case after a second confession from William Ackerman, an employee, who later recanted claiming the theft was staged. Investigators pursue who truly handled the $67 robbery as Akron gang ties surface and Meadville officers reassess leads.
Treasury department daily position shows receipts 467.05 million dollars and expenditures 287.59 million leaving a balance of 5.048 billion. Total debt stands at 259.341 billion with a day over day increase of 99.44 million.
AP reports Attlee says coal savings of 78000 tons in three days reflect wartime famine strain as Britain braces for line crisis. Fort Monmouth quarantines 6000 troops after outbreak. White House confirms no withdrawal of Looming nomination. RAF crash injures crew while aiding isolated villagers. In Manila, Japanese surrender attempts at Prinwan Island prompt US war crimes probe and air drops to deter holdouts.
Jury in the Bubna case faced a flood of conflicting statements as Dominick testified about Mrs. Thomas and the murder room. District Attorney Me Laughlin pressed for a verdict while defense lawyers fought to limit evidence. The trial continued into the evening, with jurors expected to hear more from Dominick and to weigh whether Bubna or Dominick bears responsibility for the Fisher shooting.
Pennsylvania Gas Company officials saw no full release of the curtailing order despite warmer weather predictions. Forecasters expect a continued 50 percent cut with possible pressure adjustments next few days, as thawing temps offset last night's demand.
Three youths, riding in a front seat, flashed a gun on Staff Sgt. Noble Merrill of Galeton Pa and robbed him of 137 in cash and papers on Route 6 near Cabin-in-the-Pines. Merrill provided a partial description of the flasher, about 18 with blonde hair and a chin scar, while police investigate with calls to Veterans groups for aid.
Aboard the 17,000 ton Merrick with 328 crew, heavy seas crippled the rudder as the Northwind tried to tow amid 40 mile per hour winds. The tow broke and the Merrick sustained hull damage. the Northwind cut the tow and will tow the Merrick to Wellington New Zealand for drydock repairs once weather allows. The Yancey sails as escort on the 1500 mile voyage.
A jury found Dr. Scott not guilty of practicing medicine without a license after five expert witnesses including Francis Hermann of Gunman College testified about his claimed “aetheranies” treatment. Former patients and church leaders testified they had benefited, bolstering the defense despite extensive questioning of the methods.
U S tax collectors report 1946 peace time personal and corporate payments totaling 3 0 40 057 860 the largest in peacetime history. New York leads with 7 7 30 385 969, followed by Illinois California and Pennsylvania.
The report lists 1948 tax receipts with a total income tax take of 28,980,169,118 and corporate plus individual taxes dominating the sum. It notes declines from 1946 and highlights state totals led by Pennsylvania with several billions in receipts across employment, miscellaneous, and other tax categories.
London reports Britain on virtual war footing as Attlee enforces strict controls to tackle a severe coal and fuel shortage. Five hour daily power blackouts extend across England, Scotland and Wales with Northern Ireland seeking voluntary cuts amid heavy snow. Troops aid coal transport and essential services while a nationwide civilian labor push is organized to clear blocked arteries of transport.
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