Governor Martin resigns to join Senate in 1947
Pennsylvania Governor Edward Martin resigns effective immediately to take a U.S. Senate seat, with Lt. Gov. John Bell serving as caretaker governor until James H. Duffy is sworn in. Chief Justice George W. Maxey administers the oath in the House chamber as Martin delivers a farewell address.
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War probes and political blasts sweep Capitol headlines
Bulletins report Senate and House panels probing war plant recs and election corruption. Nashvilles crash injures eighteen as a DC-3 skids into a dwelling. Bender distributes election broom cards. Time names James Byrnes man of the year in 1946 for steering postwar policy and satellites.
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Corry Board Weighs Teacher Pay Hike At Special Session
The Corry Board of Education will discuss a cost of living salary adjustment for teachers at a special meeting next Monday. Law and budget questions complicate granting increases without current budget authority, with two Pennsylvania court rulings cited as conflicting, leaving the action murky.
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Threats of War Rise in Holy Land Amid Palestine Crisis
The dispatch reports Irgun Zvai Leumi pledging ongoing warfare to secure a free Palestine after a U S congressman's plea for a truce. A military court condemned a member of the Jewish underground to death for an April armed attack that killed two policemen. London hints at partition as a possible path, while Tel Aviv detains 47 in a related investigation.
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Corry schools report 158 absent after holidays
The Corry district lists 158 students absent as after holidays with causes including hazardous walking and driving conditions and a chicken pox outbreak in Washington and Concord schools. Washington reports about half the absences due to disease. Concord notes some absences tied to illness. later reports show a small daily turnout.
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Seven Died On Highways Near City Probe By House Group
A House investigation highlights alleged lax labor law enforcement and corruption within the War Asset Administration. The panel faults Plausible procedures, urges tighter controls on surplus property and veteran benefit programs, and recommends continued inquiry by a successor committee.
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Slippery roads spark city crashes on New Year Eve
A misty rain and freezing temperatures created treacherous driving conditions, prompting city crews to sand streets as four crashes were reported. Police documented collisions on North Center Street and Union Avenue, with damage totaling hundreds of dollars. drivers settled claims without arrests.
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Auto Crash Summary From 1946 State Police Report
A Cory Sutton led yearlong survey by the State Police in the Corry district tallies 100 accidents in 1946 with 6 fatal and 59 injury cases. Property damage reached 40 822 dollars. 463 traffic arrests were made and 1210 faulty equipment notifications issued. Stolen vehicles valued at 4 165 dollars were recovered, 174 criminal investigations yielded 38 arrests and 1 410 dollars in recovered property. The report notes uncounted notices, warrants, and additional department work.
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Babe Born to Boland Family After New Year
A baby boy was born to Mrs. Joseph Boland of 11 Basie Street yesterday morning at Corry Hospital. Dr Harmon delivered the infant, who weighed 81 ounces. The newborn will receive pills offered by local merchants on oath.
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Gay New Year Celebrations Across City With Large Crowds
New Year festivities filled clubs hotels and casinos with big crowds and high spending. Disorder was minor as celebrations extended into Wednesday. The Italian American Association and other groups hosted events, hotels reported lively gatherings, and religious services were held in city churches. The day also saw extensive family gatherings and a general sense of abundant cash circulation. General Wainwright’s West Point saber, lost at Batam, was recovered and returned to him.
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Lieut Maroney Reports On State Police Year In Erie Area
State Police in Erie County report 460 accidents with 80 fatalities and 366 injured in 1945. Total property damage about 4159,297. Traffic enforcement included 3 488 operations and 2 628 failed equipment checks. 86 school buses imported or approved. 19 public addresses given. 30 preventive measures rejected for infirmity or faulty equipment.
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Holiday Death Toll Drops During New Year Stretch
A survey shows 113 violent deaths during the New Year period versus 219 Christmas fatalities. Weather and a light snowfall in Pennsylvania slowed travel and reduced crash and related deaths. Fire and vehicle incidents contributed, with road hazards linked to icy conditions across many states.
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John A Schaub Dies After Ill Health in Corry
John A. Schaub a Corry resident since 1867 died Tuesday evening at his daughter's home Mrs A A Merker after long illness. He was born August 6 1861 and spent life in Corry where he worked at Weisser tannery later at S W and A P Howard Co and Raymond Manufacturing Co. A Lutheran church member he is survived by daughter Mrs A A Merker son Arthur J Schaub daughter Mrs Lyla J Schaub and son Richard Merker plus two great grandchildren and a sister. Funeral details were announced from Merker home with Rev Hy Hildebrand. burial at Pine Grove Cemetery.
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EXPECT RAYBURN WILL BE MINORITY LEADER OF HOUSE
Washington January 2 Labor legislation dominates the eve of a Republican controlled Congress. Leb Allen Tlinols predicted a large majority of Democrats will back GOP labor measures as President Trump prepares the State of the Union. House leaders lean toward a law blocking strikes in critical public health or welfare industries, with compulsory arbitration advocated by some. House and Senate caucuses set stages for organization, while party leaders expect Martin as Speaker and Arends as whip.
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GOP Moves To Strip Bilbo Of Senate Seat Tomorrow
Washington January 2 Republican moves emerge from the Senate Republican policy committee to remove Senator Bilbo of Mississippi from office before taking oath. Chairman Robert Ruth says a majority favors denying Bilbo his seat, citing misuses of office and self interest in a bi partisan inquiry. The report labels Bilbo’s actions as improper while hinting at broader political stakes in the opening session.
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