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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1947

Page

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Sharp Budget Clash Looms On Senate Floor Fight

The Associated Press reports a heated budget confrontation as a $6.0 billion cut to President Truman’s $37.5 billion budget faces Senate debate next week. House-Senate panel backed the slash 50 to 22, with opposition from Senator Brewster and others forecasting a larger final reduction. The move aims to clear the way for tax cuts while warning the army and navy against hamstringing war needs. Opposition to David Lilenthal’s Atomic Energy Commission chairmanship grows as Beooks and Quar ton announce votes against him.

Associated Press Washington Senate Truman House-Senate Corm Nikiew Gurney R-Sd Brewster R-Me Conress Enutton Minn House Ways and Menna Commltee Congress Ul Moiber Naonal Association of Manufacturers Executive Committee Nam Nam Josh Wagher David Lillenthal Atomic Energy Commission Page Ste

Georgia's Superior Court Rules Talmadge Governor Case

In Aberin Talmadge era Georgia a Fulton County court led by Judge Bod Almand issued a 7,000 word ruling on the governorship dispute. The decision cites Judge Walter Mendes and discusses the validity of Eugene Talmadge’s succession and the role of Lieutenant Governor M E Thompson amid Georgia’s contested 1940s gubernatorial line of succession.

Associated Prey McDanough Redor Bod Almand Tay Aberin Talmadge Tathen Eugene Twimadge M. E. Thompson Governorshp Almand Sault Browehie Fulton Barlon Wisiott Thie Executive Muiha Georgia Thanh-Coy M. B Thompson Georgia Supreme Court

13 Miners End Sitdown Strike in Lansford Coal Yard

Thirteen Pennsylvania anthracite miners ended a day long sitdown at the Lehigh Navigation Coal Company's Lansford colliery at 1 30 a.m. after a promise from the company to pay wage deductions that had triggered the protest. About 000 miners in Panther Valley townships joined in sympathy, and a three hour conference with UMW leaders secured the settlement.

Y Associates Lansford Pennsylvania Lehigh Navigation Coal Company United Mine Workers Aledhy Panther Valley Pol TIMW UMW Marlin F. Brennan Peter Plyaik

Nearby test may drill into first land next week

Storm closures halted Yonéis in the Carter Gil area delaying the Fennzylyunin Gos Gowak Mal test well. Drilling now at about 4000 feet with heavy snow disruptions and crews working day and night, the deepest test well yet in the vicinity.

Carter Gil OPA Pners Erle Offletsis Linve Merianed

New York Milk Price Set for January Deliveries

Dr J C Blanford announced a uniform price of 5.19 per hundredweight paid to dairymen for January deliveries to 482 pool approved plants in the New York milkshed. Production rose 6.52 percent to 299,595,240 pounds despite 1,525 fewer producers.

New York J. c. Blanford New York Metropolitan Blanford Mal Ing Sntire Thart

Light Council Session Monday Night Expected

City business matters outline a brief council meeting next Monday night with small agenda. A pavement resolution may pass, designating start and end dates for street paving and names of commissioners to authorize payments. Two construction petitions to shorten East Frederick and North Center streets and move a Molt Street dwelling wall are delayed for review. The zoning bill faces review after the zoning board met, with possible hold pending broader discussions. The Board of Health is also scheduled for its regular monthly session with no matters listed for consideration.

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Wattsburg Case Continues In May Term For Farr

Donald Farr of Wattsburg remains in custody as the aggravated assault and battery case linked to a Halloween shooting near Lyon Estes moves to the May term. Defense attorney Edward Petrillo Jr asked for the delay citing unavailable witnesses for the February session. Witnesses allege Farr fired a shot into Estes’s foot after Wattsburg youths harassed him. Farr pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and battery after an initial charge of assault with intent to kill was reduced.

Farr Donald Farr Wattsburg Lyon Estes Edward Petrillo, Jr Petrilla Barr Cobbett Folice Hstes Shres Min Agera

Property Owners Voted On City Zoning Issue

Residents weigh annual concerns as the Journal reports a proposed measure seeking a vote on zoning. The item reflects longstanding debates in many towns about development affecting residences and property values, with city councils repeatedly urged to act amid debates over zoning powers.

Informal Vote on Zoning and Property Owner Coupons

Readers urged to vote yes or no on a zoning ordinance with an optional coupon showing property ownership. The Journal notes few owners exist in the ravines and warns against personal abuse while encouraging opinions on the zoning issue and potential publication of owner tallies.

Couniit Ura Nzes

MP S TAKE UP PROBE OF ROBBERS VICTIM

A Youth named Merril claimed a $17 robbery at his home, but officials found his story inconsistent. Merrill’s listed commanding officers were not at Fort Sheridan. The crime occurred in Bedford county, not Warren county. Military police will seek custody. Pittsburgh reports confirm. The war in Europe nears its end as Allied forces shift operations.

Noble L. I Merrill Ft. Sheridan Chicago Merrill Merritt Gideton Inneurati Yeungany Chicago Army Post Merril Due Omii Warren County Bedford County Pittsburgh

Recruitment drive aims for federal recognition in state line

The notice describes a recruitment push by a group seeking to obtain federal recognition under a Pennsylvania charter. It mentions a headquarters in Bele and references attempts to recruit men to fulfill required conditions. The fragmented text notes ceremonial actions and a referenced date, but details are incomplete.

Bele

Resignation of Lt Col Ross Fehlman from National Guard

Lt Col Ross Fehlman resigns after 32 years with the National Guard. He led the 12th Infantry Battalion and joined in 1915, serving in World War I and II. A successor is not yet named, with Chaplain Mee Noah and Grove City’s executive officer Said to be considered. Recruitment efforts in Corry and surrounding communities continue to meet officer and enlisted staffing needs before the extended expiry.

Ross Fehlman National Guard Thwan Iearne Myet Lb Ross G. Tedbury National Chine 12Th Tnfantry Fehlman Duci Mma Lesenranning Company Msi Leawley Chepanna Lon Col Wellman Hola Rasselas Brown Efork Iain Brown Corry 113K Tiyfustry Revelve Federal Cecnyusi Ol Fama C Ford City

Byrd nears Bowth Pote in skiplane mission

Rear Admiral Richard Byrd reported drifting within 170 miles of Bowth Pote during exploratory flights with Navy skiplanes. He avoided a risky maneuver to preserve priority exploration work as weather and terrain limited options. A separate dispatch notes a Zillow of property owners fearing rent-control impacts. US boards survey 415 cities across 45 states find 120,750 residential units converted to commercial use. In Mean Marrom, 39 crew from the freighter Take Sa- Bie were rescued after grounding on Two Alms shoal.

Associated Press Litle America Richard Y. Byrd Byrd Prn Washington National Association of Real Estate Boards

Duff Won't Block Use Of Big Inch Pipelines For Gal

Harrisburg February reports that Pennsylvania will not block giant oil and gas pipelines for interstate transmission. The sale of Wiggs Liquids and Little Oil to Wir Assets Administration prompts debate over rights of way across state lands. Officials stress public utility approval and governor policy protecting energy supply.

Duff Harrisburg Pennsylvania Liplle Mabuyal Gas Keystone State Worriott Texas Basbera Wrauemission Corporation Hustan Exas Iveansporh Ita Ieruduels Texivs Seaboard Hays State Water and Power Resources Board Kate Pennnsylvania Wali Bate Faye Dhatemit Juba Flgins Public Unuity Commission

Auto Insurance Hike Set to Take Effect Monday

National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters announced new auto insurance rates will take effect next Monday across 27 states plus the District of Columbia and Alaska. Private passenger car property damage rates jump 30 percent and commercial vehicles 40 percent as factors include higher hospital costs, labor and material costs, and recent claim trends. Agencies reported the increase had been forecast, with formal confirmation pending before the June 46th date.

Corry National Bureau of Casualty and Surety District of Columbia Alaska Puten Alana Bei Ng Receivedi Qesenl Bureau Incresae Cony

Train wreck near Maxville injures dozens

About 60 people were injured when the Sea Board Air Line northbound Ovens Blossom Specter streamliner derailed near Maxville, Florida. Two passengers remained seriously hurt. 20 or more were sent to Jacksonville for medical care, with many treated at the scene amid chaotic arrivals.

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Britain Gains In Fuel Crisis By Associated Press

Britain appears to be turning the corner in the fuel crisis as trains and ships haul coal to break an icy blockade. Officials stressed no end date for cutbacks to industrial electricity use, while 250,000 plus miners and railway workers volunteered to mine and move coal, even amid war-time strains.

Britain Associated Press London England Scotland Wales Wven

Corry Scouts Plan Bear Lake Camp Improvements

Corry Scouts from Troops 80 and 81 will begin extensive Bear Lake camp improvements as weather allows. Projects include interior remodeling with glass and brick, repairing water supply, converting for winter and summer use, a paper drive to fund renovations, a new boat dock, roadway upgrades, and landscape work. The joint committee met at Dr T S Kelsey’s office with Robert Brown chairing and plus several leaders and advisors attending.

Bear Lake Boy Scout Cormunutes Wampette Bear Like Te Eam |T Joint Committee Dr.t Kelsey Robert Brown Dr. Kelsey Arthur Cohen Duane Fogle Doz Sherwood Frank van Tassel

Vandenberg warns Russia on world standing in speech

Senator Vandenberg, in a blunt speech with apparent approval from Secretary Marshall, says it would be a dangerous misconception for Russia to underestimate the United States. He criticizes Soviet diplomacy as inconsistent with U.S. hopes for mutual fair play and goodwill, noting Russia’s rejection of talks on lend-lease settlements and a State Department note on final disposition of 120 lend-lease ships. He calls recent US-Russian exchanges symbolical and urges clearer policy.

Associated Pens Washington Vandenberg Russia Ciny Michigan Republicen Chajs Ile Senate Hob Sen Soviet Union State Department Michigan Moscow Vaniderbergs Sengetor Connally Texas Marshall

Russian envoy Gromyko urges UN to ban atom bomb production

A report from Lake Success notes Andrei A. Gromyko addressed the UN Security Council urging an immediate ban on production of atomic weapons. He criticized U.S. mass destruction programs and signaled possible but nonbinding actions as the council reconvenes to debate broader atomic control. Michigan’s Vandenberg and Texas Senator Connally are cited as bipartisan foreign policy voices supporting prompt official Moscow communications.

Associated Press Lake Success Hussia United Nations Security Cowell Andrei A. Gromyko Mike Hae Council Gromyko United Nations United States

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