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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 19, 1947
Page
1
Wreck of PRR Red Arrow Kills 28. Death Toll Uncertain
A Pennsylvania Railroad disaster on a mountain grade left 28 dead and 441 injured as the Red Arrow plunged down a 160 inch embankment. Five victims remained unidentified while investigators from the Interstate Commerce Commission and state rail authorities began probing the crash amid reports of heroism from wreck survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pennsylvania Public Ability Commission
Railroad
Victims Of Wreck Identified As Death Toll Grows
Two more victims identified after the Pennsylvania Railroad Red Arrow wreck near Altoona with 25 people aboard. Lawrence Ene Hist of Midland Michigan identified in hospital with severe injuries. Dorothy, 22, identified as his bride of three days. Mrs Innocents Brunart of Wayardotte Michigan identified with others still unrecognized. The crash on the Horseshoe Curve killed and injured many as rescue workers cleared a downed rail line. officials probe cause.
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Altoona
Iyelhiter
Pennsylvania Railroad
Lawrence Ene
Midland
Mich
Dorothy
Innocents Brunart
Wyaridotte
Renetti
Dena
Lie Arew
Wo Fremen
Allegheny Mountains
Altopam
Detroit
New York
Bennington Curve
Bonhington Curve
Momker
Jay
Heroisi
City Snow Removal Costs in 1946 Show February Spike
Irene Millen reports that snow clearing in the city during the first half of February exceeded costs for the entire previous January and comparable periods. Extra personnel and three dump trucks raised spending beyond regular Street Department operations, with total snow removal costs reaching 921.85 for the standard payroll plus 467 for added equipment and labor. George Mulderick records 26 inches of snow from February 1 to 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pebyyny
Irene Millen
Coxla
George Mulderick
Tax Office Closes Friday To Prepare Wage Attachments
The Don Visla agency tax collection office will close for an indefinite period next Friday night to prepare wage attachments for about 400 delinquent accounts. Officials expect two weeks to process the warrants and notify employers. Evening hours continue this week to spur last minute payments as costs rise and some small delinquencies face higher fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wil- Visa Agency
Coillection
OPA Threatens Shutdown Without Rescue Within 72 Hours
Washington reports OPA may quit within 72 hours unless Congress approves a new appropriation. Price Administrator McAdoo warned a $9 million cut could end OPA four months early, jeopardizing sugar and flour controls and prompting emergency measures. Senate action before Friday remains uncertain, delaying final outcome.
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Washington
OPA
Assaigd
Max Mcowlough
Senate
Taman
Emergency laws to end by July 1st urged by President
President Truman asked Congress to repeal 24 emergency laws and allow 86 more to lapse as reconversion progresses. He proposed extending only 12 or more than 100 remaining measures by permanent law and ending most defense spending after the wartime emergency ends. The White House urged quick action so the emergency could terminate by July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Trina
Congress
White House
Conciliation Service reports CIO oil workers strike postponed
News wires report a CIO oil workers strike of about 20 000 in five western states was postponed 24 hours. Attlee notes Midlands factory production could resume Monday after a two week shutdown. Fanther valley coal miners refuse returns to work for fourth day protesting conditions. Army plane missing since yesterday found crashed 18 miles southwest of Cano Marrison Labrador. crew safe. Senate rules panel approves 100000 to fund surplus property disposal probe.
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Associates
Frese
San Francisco
W. S. Conciliation Service
CIO
London
Attlee
Midlands
England
Ceat
Lansford
New York
Army Ord
Sitce
Slam
Cano Marrison
Labrador
Heavy vote against zoning ordinance in city poll
The final tabulation shows 249 votes against and 44 for the zoning ordinance. Many ballots were invalid or marked with no preference. The count, while clearly against the measure, is subject to questions about voting patterns and the draft ordinance's final form to be reviewed by the City Council after Thursday’s hearing with industrial group representatives.
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Anuc
Freeliy
Zoupe Commission
Senate weighs budget cuts to Truman plan
Washington Tenn 19 The Senate faced a decision on trimming President Truman s 37 5 billion budget Republicans backed a 4 5 billion cut while the House proposed 6 billion The outcome could push both chambers toward a compromise around 5 0 8 billion amid security concerns from Army Navy officials warning against jeopardizing national security
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Republicans
House
tomtorrpWy
Najly
Plea Demands In Bill Offered To Legislature
Harrisburg February 19 Associated Press reports proposed legislation to fund a statewide minimum salary of 2400 for 58000 school instructors. The plan seeks more than 40000,000 to 75000000 dollars, with funding unsure as Governor Dul stares at figures and calls for a study by the state education committee. The move follows recommendations by the Pennsylvania State Education Association and faces approval after the House receives the education commission report.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Gener
Raymond BD
Soffenberger
R-Bluie
George Starr
Rallegheny
Sle
Pennsylvania State Education Association
Ime
Commonwealth Ranger
Snd
Weldon B
Heyburn Ir
Senate
API Chaiian
Legislatiee
Joint Badger Committee
Gormmor
Ny Appropriations
Dult Stready
Commonwealth
House
Herbert P. Sore
Resiik
Horse Republican
Assembly
Teglelamme
Sollenberger
House Education Committee
Columbia Fire Devastates Borough Night Sale Losses Reach 300000
A major blaze swept Columbia Pa damaging the opera house town hall and many businesses. The fire started at a clock repair shop and spread rapidly destroying the police station offices and a large auditorium. Fire crews from nearby towns fought the flames for hours.
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Columbia
Columbia Lowm Hall
Roy Metzger
Louis Sackvit
Mirsp
Metaper
Susquehanna River
Pool Tom
Sportine
Orded Theolumbia
Sontrol
Wavell to be recalled and India to gain freedom
London reports that Viceroy Wavell will be recalled soon as Britain plans a handover of power in India. Prime Minister Attlee and officials prepare a statement amid talks of a transitional interim government and a possible constitutional plan.
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Associated Press London
Tully
Abies
House of Commons
Yeithudray
India
Russians propose world control system for atomic energy
Soviet delegate Gromyko outlined 14 proposals at the UN Security Council for an international atom energy regime. A separate world convention would outlaw atomic use and maintain a veto on punishment, plus an effective inspection system to prevent violations. In a separate report, Mrs Ray Timblin, 36, of Sportsburg, shot and killed herself after an argument with her husband in Jefferson County.
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Associated Press
U.N
Andel A. Gromyko
Fieshegestéa
Boston
Sterle
Russe
Punsutawney, Pa
Jefferson County
B. W. Beyer
Ray ‘Timblin
Sportsburg
Maple camps gear up for season amid delayed start
Large sugar maple operations in the Wattsburg and Carter Hill area push final prep work after a weather slump. Producers clean evaporators and pipelines while securing help, with some farms already tapping and forecasting a late opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jbasik
Wattsburg
Carter Hill
Dana Samsons
Garl Phillips
Stewart McCullough
Heroic mail clerk dies after eight hour wreck ordeal
Postal clerk G Bowman of Tyrone Pa died in Altoona Hospital after being trapped upside down for eight hours and 24 minutes in the Red Arrow wreck. He dictated a will to a postal inspector and identified fellow clerks, including his brother, among the dead and injured in the incident hailed as the service’s worst wreck.
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Associated Pear Autoona
Bownign
Tyrone
Red Arrow
Altoona
Bowman
Hol
Jand Te Bowman
Mechanicsburg
Auted
Vv Aid
Ond
Clenn
Bowmen Brothers
William H. Moore
Wilkinsburg
J. Leiden
BM. Jacksman
Philadelphia
Homer E. Bohner
Lemoyne
W. G. Stitt
C. R. Seitz
Mountville
P. Fenstremacher
Lewiston
B. J. Martin
Pittsburgh
Labor unions and merger talks loom in Senate hearing
CIO President Philip Murray urged Congress to resist punitive labor laws and warned they would boost business monopolies. He supported merging CIO AFL with a plan to discuss uniting 19.5 million members, while asserting cooperation among industry labor and agriculture can support full production and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
CIO
Philip Murray
Congress
Senate
Murray
Norris LaGuardia
DLO
APL
AFL
Senate Committee
Murkay
Wielkes
White House
Office of War Mobilization
Frederick
Smith
ReOhldl
Tne Cto
William Green
AML
Capitol AL
CTO
Sonali Group
Jobi Lewis
bnMy
Harry Stevenson
Af Eien
AFL International Moulders
Gilwert
Uae
Fon Hax
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Norristown
Pauline Plarenting
Ypsiland
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Green
Senate Labor Committee
Lewis
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