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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1947
Page
2
Sidus of the Renovo division of the Pennsylvania Railroad tied up for about four hours Friday morning when a defective mechanism dumped about fifty tons of coal on the eastbound coal chute at Starbrick just after two o'clock. An eastbound freight train left Irvine at 9:93 and did not clear the Beene until after 6:30. A bulldozer and large crew cleared the piles from the tracks and railroad officials aim to repair the mechanism to prevent a repeat.
Brie Jan 4 The body of a man baby boy was found frozen under a building Friday night. The 15 year old mother, a local girl, reportedly gave birth without her parents' knowledge. She was hospitalized in serious condition. Coroner awaiting autopsy to confirm if the child was born dead or alive.
City and Vicinity notes report a temporary easing in Erie labor tensions between CLO and APE amid a pending conference of leaders at the Central Labor Union hall. Local figures, including Charles Bates of the Teamsters APL union, indicate open warfare prospects have faded after yesterday's talks.
Regular bingo events draw small crowds with prizes while indictments and hospital visits highlight local crime and health matters. Peter Bello remains in custody as costs reach $991 for medical care and guard 24 hour surveillance. St Edward's Hall hosts a bingo night and a B P W Club meeting discusses an electric lock. A knife wound, a serious car accident, and illness afflict residents, with Bemus Point mayor LeRoy Hale gravely ill and multiple hospital updates reported.
Northwestern Rural Electric Cooperative Association announced a large expansion to extend service to about 800 to 900 homes across Erie Crawford Venango and Warren counties. Erie County will grow to 310 miles of lines powering nearly 1800 users with 300 new connections. A new sub station is planned within months and the Saegertown station will be replaced to meet the increased load.
The piece reports on Republican efforts to end the Bilbo filibuster with a Senate vote, House adjournment, and potential joint session. Democrats including Barkley offered a temporary seating plan for Bilbo while debate proceeds, while GOP leader Schall (implied) doubts removal without a two thirds vote. A radio address suggested nonstop Senate work to defeat the filibuster. Senators Pepper, Downey, Fulbright, Green, Lucas, McMahon, Murray, Myers, Taylor, Tydings, and Wagner supported postponing immediate seating.
Babson outlines future work paths including machine builders and repairers, transport and distribution roles, and clerical jobs for women. He cautions on wartime payoffs and urges seeking employment with firms whose earnings rise with economic shifts, emphasizing necessities, growing industries, and adaptable firms.
Rev G 3 officiated at the funeral of Mrs Helen M Sturdevant Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Davi son Funeral Home Bearers were Vernon G Welch Thomas Garrity John Mobawebiln and Merie McIn tyre Interment in Fine Grove Cemetery Out of town attendees included Mrs Eliabeth Kinley Syracuse Mrs A R Cuyphert Wellsville Harry Hammond Riceville and Mrs Cora Allen Spartansburg
A fragmented report notes Patrick Gi, revenue manager, leading a drive to clear tax gaps and curb gambler activity. An announcer referenced Rambling, with Sharon and four watchers set aside for a case, detailing recent decisions about equipment and enforcement during periods of heightened risk.
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