New School Program Before Board Clash Over Consolidation
Supt David A Swarne presented a comprehensive survey on the Corry Pable Bcuno system and proposed plans for reorganizing city schools. Directors debated building needs, kindergarten expansion, and a possible conversion of the Senior High building to serve elementary pupils, with no action taken but plans for monthly informal sessions.
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David A. Swarne
Board of Education
Willy
Sonton High
Behan
Swarte
Corry
Swartz
Schenla
Spring Street
Connond
Fist Ward
Fairview
Harding
Concord
Witiout
Pegu
Japan rail disaster kills 178, injures 350 near Tokyo
A six car steam train plunged from a 200 foot embankment 25 miles west of Tokyo, killing 178 and injuring 350 as four wooden cars dispersed along the hillside. Kyodo News Agency calls it the worst railroad disaster in Japan’s government era.
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Komagawa
Japan
Bruh
Kyodo
Mlroads
Tokyo
Return of Stout Sought in City Hold up Case
Chief Flanigan and County Detective Coates are in Columbus to pursue extradition of Bernard Stout from Summit county jail to Erie county for armed robbery. Stout, linked to the Akron loan company robbery, faces arraignment in Pennsylvania after possible governor’s bearing. Coates expects to transfer him to Adler Cobbett for arraignment. co-defendants Heine, Denzil, Gris Kelly, and Inch are held on bonds.
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Flanigan
Ohio
Akron
John Flanigan
John L. Coates
Columbus
Bernard
Stout
Summit County
Erie County
Sidney 4. Elston
Marie
Pennsylvania
Desmat Cobbett
Wis
Heine
Aken
Wyuther
Denzil
Gris Kelly
George Inch
Chorus To Bring Orchestra Here For Two Concerts
After a Elkish Male Chorus meeting, Corry Chorus and Oil City Symphony Orchestra plan two joint spring concerts. Oil City Judge of Elks sponsors the Oil City orchestra. Corry members, led by Lon Rimes, Ly i Rice, Eugene Lethman, and Lester Saniver, organize the effort. May bring Oil City orchestra to Corry for a penz t jam. date to be announced soon.
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Elkis
Totiey
Corty Organization
Oil City Symphony Orchestra
Oil City
Elks
Oil City Orchestra
Corry Chorus
Oly Indice
Oly
Otity
Corry
OM City Orchester
Hichorus
Tris’ Chorus
Orgenica von
Lon Rimes
Lyi Rice
Eugene Lethman
Lester Saniver
Directors Vote to Sell Cory Loan Concern
Directors at the Community Loan Company of Cory discussed a sale of the Cory loan concern to a preferred buyer, seeking about 180 per share for stockholders. Special meeting of stockholders to consider the offer will be held, with local interests preferring to keep the enterprise locally managed.
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Personal Finance Company
Cory
Titan Bank
Perkaial Finance Co
T Aken
Apo
Mwalnekholders
Minuet
Personal
Aid
Ives Loan Bank
BL. Reinhardt
Pittsburgh
Beneficial Management Corporation
Personal Finance
Gerry
Taos Tut
Maretroth
Sidney B. Elston
Hiflen
White House life threat rumor and rent bill action
The White House rumor of a life threat to President Truman circulated via Paris press reports. In Washington a Senate banking committee approved a bill to raise rent ceilings by 40 percent, aiming to end federal rent controls next December and shift enforcement to courts or state governments. Bevin accused Truman of pressuring for Jewish admissions to Palestine to influence the U.S. election, while Taber urged deep cuts at the Commerce Department in a defense of appropriations.
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Beas
New York
White Mouse
Washington
Truman
Iecrait of
Paris
Associated Press
Radio Luxembourg
Senate Banking Stbf
Office of Price Administration
Airmen Rescued By C 54 Crew Near Greenland
Westover Field, Massachusetts by the Associated Press reports eleven airmen survived a dangerous crash after a B 29 belly landing off course during a 15 hour flight. They landed on a lake near Thule Greenland, endured a long walk to safety and were later evacuated to medical care. Lieutenant Cavnar and crew members recounted the perilous ordeal and the precise landing.
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Aswueiiled
Westover
Bain
Portherm Sreenland
Ommulgee
Olle
EAL Transpiort
Thule
Greenland
Lewdavnan
Medient
Seriols
Tient
Veyn Atnett
Riverside
Calif
Lieut. Cavnar
Arnet
Leslee
Tech
Seret
Robert Lente
Philatelphia
Lient
Howard & Adams
Lehanoff
Caynar
Westover Field
Stinelay
Sondresiem Yard
Thute
Corry Polio Drive Sets Record in March of Dimes Effort
Corry officials report $1746 raised in the infantile paralysis drive, exceeding prior campaigns by 54. The effort's expenses are under 1 percent, with $146 already collected and $100 pledged by Elks Lodge. Chairman Bunttnaugh expects a final total near $20,000, and the drive plans mailings to donors. In another item, a Lock Haven railroad brakeman, Charles Edward Reeder, 91, dies after being crushed between a box car and a freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Corry
Hobath BumbauZly
Thas
Elks Lodge
Chaiian Bunntiaugh
Corry Council Suspends City Assessor Amid Turbulent Session
The Corry City Council suspended City Assessor Charles Cryer amid a contentious meeting. Walter Sweet, Fluenew Director, and Deputy Assessors were assigned to complete unfinished tasks, with $400 to be paid for deputy work. An ordinance to appoint Williams as deputy assessor for ten weeks was advanced, and tax-book reconciliation continued among multiple wards as clerks worked to finalize records and notify industrial plants for tax payments.
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Aline
Fluenew
Walter Sweet
Ejly
Graney
Gounell
Bon Willis
Bert Munday
Tilehi
Willismns
Tor Te Weeks
Ind Dig Devia
Lefy
Crakey
Williamk
Hinel Mevner
Direc Pons
Tai
Tourn
Rensurey
Connell
Senate considers new utilities tax on real estate
A proposed bill, backed by Senator J Folune r Al legheny, would tax utility real estate nationwide. Sponsors estimate the levy could raise around 90 million dollars annually, with reductions possible as cities and boroughs resist assessments, and proponents claim the tax would fill state revenues.
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Ey Pommitelleres Aarrisetag
Pep
Lepis
Wahlem
Painaymvinus
Pho
Senate
Whiner J. Folune
r-Allegheny
Wight
Sena
Keystone
Pittsburgh
Pri
Buffalo Teachers Strike Fights for 1025 Dollar Raise
Buffalo public schools faced near shutdown as more than 600 teachers walked out demanding a 1025 annual pay increase. Teachers vow to fight to finish while the city struggles to keep schools open with some classes suspended and limited operations across 98 faculties.
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Oes Buotalq
Butte
United States
Schuble
Schwant
Endanes
Robert P. Bapst
Thea
Sho
Buffalo
Kabiy
Americas
Ohly Corporation
Milaney
Lafayette High
Jorvedi
Bleacher Collapse Kills Two at Purdue Wisconsin Game
A section of new wooden bleachers at Purdue University collapsed during a crowd of about 11 000 at a Purdue Wisconsin basketball game. About 200 injured as beams splintered, sending spectators to the floor. Two students died, Roger Gelhausen 25 Garrett Indiana and William Feldman 20 East Chicago Indiana, from injuries.
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Associlates Press
Purdue University
Purdue-Wisconsin
Inieh
Purdue
Wilconsin
Cotten
Greyhound
Huapital
Taypitals
W.tt. Cox
Tippecanoe County
Roger Gelhausen
Garrett
Ind
Trestiman Navy
Evan
Willam J. Feldman
East Chicago
Thd
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Fire devastates J S Kulp timber mill in Telford
A early morning blaze swept the J S Kulp Company timber mill in Telford Pennsylvania. The fire, driven by a northwest wind, threatened the business district and caused an estimated 175000 in damage. Eight volunteer companies battled blaze for two hours. Two firefighters were injured and several homes and the First National Bank of Telford suffered smoke and water damage.
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Telford
Pire
Kulp
Tmber Mills
Montgomery County
Russia backs U S trusteeship of Japanese islands
Secretary of State Marshall said Moscow agreed the United States should hold trusteeship over the Japanese mandated islands in the Pacific. He noted the Soviet government considered the islands won largely by American forces and that only Russia supported the American trusteeship proposal, which had been submitted to the United Nations.
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Russia
U.S
Associated Press
Washington
Marshall
United Sites
Ameren
Pacific
Gas rationing hits industry and homes in Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania gas shortage triggers 60 000 workers furloughs and warnings of 100 percent cuts. Industrial plants face curtailment as pressure drops and utilities push emergency restrictions. Domestic users in Corry and Pittsburgh region endure lower gas pressures amid worsening supply.
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Bennesylvania Gas Company
Warren
Vemululux
Corry
Aispatch
Pitishurgh
Yanta
Bittsbireds
Meen
Governor to speak March 10 on new levies
Harrisburg reports Governor Duff will present the 1947-49 Pennsylvania budget to the General Assembly on March 10 and offer specific recommendations for some new taxes. The budget projects revenues of 6393.6 million for the next two years, with proposed increases to fund education and services. The assembly committee notes that actual appropriations will be pared by the governor and highlights potential tax options including corporate net income tax, utility property levy, and inheritance levies.
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Harrisburg
Duff
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Gened
Lay
Ih & Goig
Dhsb
Torein
Duit
Ree State School Commission
Quitt
Wang
Assembly
Weldon B. Heyburn
Threenake
Blennham
Yaori
S. G. Andrews
Jeader
Burger
Andews
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