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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists appear to reference Piney Street area with unclear directions and names. Readable items mention a street north seven and vague references to side and Genin. No cohesive event or person details emerge for a complete news item.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions vehicles, mayoral roles, and city items. It suggests discussions of transit or traffic issues, potential licensing or public safety topics, and references to a central city authority. Names and places are unclear due to text corruption.
The fragmentary text references a mayoral or city official issuing fines and orders. It mentions monetary amounts like 1.0 and 10.00 and a period of time. Names such as Maryn and Elly Chath appear in a garbled form.
Associated Press reports that Pennsylvania municipal authorities may seek 1947 Legislature permission to levy Philadelphia style wage taxes and other local levies. Scranton has requested amending bills to grant payroll and amusement taxes, with Pittsburgh cooperation. Officials cite revenue strains from rising costs and public works, urging broader taxing power.
The Dairymen's League Cooperative Association and its president Henry H Rathbun with three executives are charged in a federal information accusing price manipulation of wholesale butter on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The information cites a ten cent drop on December 19 and a five day manipulation period last month. Also noted is Senator Davis of Pennsylvania seeking a pension, citing long civil service tenure under past presidents.
Harrisburg report says the Pennsylvania Retailers' Association opposes a broad state sales tax proposed by the 1987 Legislature. Directors argue such a levy would be drastic, voided by viable alternatives, and unfairly taxes food and clothing purchases regardless of source of income. They stress a satisfactory solution to school funding without new sales tax.
Babson surveys future job opportunities noting change as the only constant. He cites Heraclitus and uses historical shifts in agriculture and professional roles to advise youths. The piece argues vast mechanization will reshape careers, urging practical, interest aligned paths with growth prospects.
Mary Virginia Kimberly, 20, daughter of Ohio State University professor Emerson Kimberly, was found unharmed at her home in Columbus. Ex convict Robert Hemming, 42, was arrested in Cleveland and held on charges. Hemming claimed the girl accompanied him willingly. authorities and family described her departure as not voluntary.
A severe cold front spread from the Great Plains to the South and Midwest. Forecasts show subfreezing lows across Texas with readings near seven above in Fort Worth and single digits in several northern stations. Temperatures ranged from below zero in Oklahoma City to 18 above in Bismarck as the front moved east, with the Weather Bureau warning of continued frigid conditions but not extreme shars.
Deputy Coroner R Lawrence Davison released a yearlong report showing 21 deaths investigated in Corry and nearby areas. Of these, 14 were heart attack related, seven labeled violent deaths, with two linked to personal crises. One ruled a firearm cause and another poison. five violent deaths were residential. An auto railroad crash killed two, and pedestrian and fall injuries were fatal in others. The report notes the coroner’s panel faced complex cases and cautious determinations.
City fire department reports 106 calls in 1946 with Corry area blazes causing 16500 in damage. The Willam Thompson Lumber mill blaze and a large Howard plant fire near Warren County were major losses. Several outside-city fires added to total, including a 250000 plant loss that wasn’t counted in city figures.
Gas workers at Harrison and Newark have resumed shifts as negotiators for the Public Service Merits and Gas Company hold talks with company officials, who are said to be away negotiating elsewhere.
Washington January 4 The House Ways and Means Committee chaired by Knutson Republican Minnesota moves to push a tax slashing bill to a vote without hearings. It would tax incomes under 100000 at 20 percent with a 500 exemption for seniors over 65. The measure retroactively lowers wage levies starting January and refunds excess withholding in January February and March. Opposition from Democrats and Republicans centers on debt reduction and fairness.
Brigadier Alexander of Alton has arrived to take over as head of Corry Hospital. A five year veteran of medical service with the armed forces he served in different medical administrations. He will remain for several months to familiarize himself with the hospital and city.
Two brothers Hobail Gritich, 26, and Ray Cem 20, were detained after a Greyhound bus ride left 24 passengers injured. The brothers, described as war veterans, faced arraignment delays as investigators pursued claims of motive and mental state.
Harrisburg dispatch reports wartime levies set to end, reducing state funds by about 14 million dollars. Legislature considers exemptions for manufacturing capital and other credits, with total impact near the first half of the wartime period. provisions include property and fishing tax relief and authorizations to grant permanent permits in some cases.
Oulcers of the Carry Water Sup ply Company today made a com plete denial of rumors which have been CUeL To the city during the wonle to the effect that bine utilizer had filed an application with the Public Otlicy Commision asking fox Beniern incresse im rates for Witter Service here. Gilbert announced that the company has Heel wliguch applicat ion and has no 18 anf intention of attempting. The only chaney- putty made in the general policy of operation by the company has been to seek the Co-operation of plumbing contrac tors and property owners in ending the practice of attempting to serve residence buildings with one meter and service line, where multiple oc cupancy has been developed. During the wall demand for living uar lors eparients were improvised in many homes and the plumbing fa cilities were arranged so that water service for two or more families was provided from the existing, meten. This situation has caused much difficulty for the utility because of the frick in developing between the various Lenants sing the single Service with differences resulting ws f a responsibility for the monthly charges and omathex polnts.
Mrs Avaline Drought Lyons, former Corry resident seriously injured in a Michigan City plane crash a week ago, shows improvement after transfer to Kalamazoo Hospital. Her condition remains serious with fractures and head injuries. If internal issues fail to clear, Mayo Clinic at Rochester may be sought. family notes encouraging signs and ongoing care for several weeks.
City council will meet Monday for a fire session and reorganize under state law. Mayor Kinley to head departments with no shifts. street commissioner to be filled. board of health to reorganize with police chief Manigan named health officer and potential new assistants under proposed plan.
The Republican leaders in Washington threaten a marathon Senate session to pressure southern filibuster against Theodore Bilbo’s ouster. They seek 11 Democratic votes to reach a two thirds majority for cloture and end debate, while Democrats remain unified.
Mayor Kinley outlined a city police overhaul approved last year to take effect near Monday. Chief Flanigan will lead, with supervisors and a two shift system to cover patrols, ensuring officers are on duty at all times during the gaming year.
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