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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1947
Page
1
A garbled court notice fragment mentions halted sums and a community levy related to a property or utility issue. Readable parts reference a legal action and a local authority, with unclear names and dates.
The AP reports on a Senate budget committee debate over large federal cuts and the impact on defense, with Republicans pushing a 6 billion dollar reduction and Democrats resisting. Cecil B. De Mille urges Congress to ban the closed shop, arguing it strips workers of rights and promotes union overreach. A Northland cargo ship Merrick breaks free from a feeble break near the Mount Olympus area, beginning a 1500 mile voyage to New Zealand.
Washington February 14 The U S Court of Appeals upheld a ruling that the Office of Price Administration may use a historical sugar allocation system for bulk condensed milk producers. The decision centers on wartime mobilization powers and avoids discrimination against small businesses in peacetime material allocation. The case involved Letts Hel Way and Moberly Mills Go of Moberly Missouri challenging the formula based on prior sugar usage.
A Union City man pleaded guilty to drunken driving after running down crossing watchman Victor Burton at the Erie crossing near the Standard Chair factory. Spencer, who admitted the charge, faced a court appearance after waiving further trial. Burton suffered a severe bruise and scalp lacerations with possible fib fracture.
An eastbound freight train near Concord station four miles west of Corry was saved from a major wreck when a conductor spotted flames from a hot journal on a mid train car. He halted the train by releasing the air brakes and a wrecking crew replaced a truck. the incident avoided a catastrophe. A separate blaze destroyed a storage and repair barn near Lewistown, causing about 150000 dollars in losses, while Britain signaled it would take the Palentina issue to the United Nations.
Lee faced first degree manslaughter charges in connection with the death of Mrs. Dorothy Ware near Mayville. Investigators described a night of drinking with Ware, her estranged husband, and her son, with blood evidence found at the Lee residence and along a road leading away from the farm. Authorities noted inconsistent statements from Lee as the case develops, with a gunshot or blunt force instrument reportedly used in the beating.
The Corry Hospital operated at 66 patients today, 20 above normal capacity and a record for the institution. Normal bed capacity is 46. Makeshift beds were placed in the first door waiting room and second zone corridor. The count included 4 adults, 4 children, and 1 infant.
A pedestrian was struck by falling ice from a building edge in the city yesterday afternoon. The injured person was treated at the scene and transported to a hospital for further care as authorities investigate the incident and note ongoing hazards from ice on ledges and chimneys.
Mike Dominick freed of a murder charge after a one hour and 40 minute jury verdict. Judge Burton B. Lath ordered his release but re arrested him on an accessory after the fact charge in the Robert Pusher case. Spectators filled the court as the verdict sparked a dramatic scene before the hall was cleared.
Jamestown chamber members discussed the community chest proposal at dinner. Roger Brown urged careful consideration of the plan as directors and finances were reviewed, with a budget committee and new committee appointments noted for the upcoming year.
Treasury report from Washington lists February receipts of 166,584,226.78 and expenditures of 74,512,650.28, leaving a balance of 5,179,594,998. Total debt stands at 59,358,502,990.06. Previous period shows May 15,050,101.3.
President Truman declined to remove himself from the ballot as the Democratic push for 1948 solidified. He urged unity and warned against political games as he spoke of serving as president for all people. Other Democrats and Republican rival Robert A Taft also weighed presidential prospects.
State Police questioned a reported Army staff sergeant held by three armed bandits near Lis yinviity. Authorities checked a car license P-004 tied to Carl Bollman of Everett but found no suspect sightings. The tale, linked to Red Cross funding, remains unconfirmed as police alert patrols yielded no evidence of the robbery crew.
Industrial gas supplies inch toward normal as Pennsylvania Gas Company lifts to 75 percent across plants. Officials report pressure checks ongoing and full supply restoration anticipated soon for industrial users, with definite plans announced for gradual release based on field conditions.
Secretary of State Marshall told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the world is in a very unstable condition. Senator Vandenberg of Michigan called the briefing encouraging in many respects despite the overall warning.
Fresno police and Prison officials examined a report that could exonerate a soldier serving life for the killing near Camp Phillips. Det. Stockdale, Fresno locomotive fireman, claimed Pete De Fusco’s death did not involve Richie. Stockdale surrendered after 82 months silence.
Prime Minister Attlee warns the British public that further sacrifices are essential as coal reserves at gas plants dwindle. Shipping reports show coal ships navigating a treacherous icy channel, carrying around 60,000 tons amid gales.
London reports Prime Minister Attlee leads a nine member coal cabinet to avert a winter energy crisis as coal stocks dwindle and gas supplies threaten industrial shutdowns. Britain endures enforced power cuts and daylight restrictions while coal shipments face Channel gales and transport disruptions.
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