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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe cattle hogs and produce at a single day sale. Prices range with heifers around 14 to 15 dollars and hogs between 20 and 22 dollars per hundredweight. Names and locations appear sporadically amid scattered figures and items.
President Truman told Congress the wartime income tax cuts are unsound and urged measures to lower prices. He backed extended rent controls, housing programs, and wage support while warning about inflation. nominees included George C Marshall for Secretary of State.
The Democratic Legislative caucus condemns the Martin and incoming Governor John Bell Jr. for their tax plans as the 197th session opens. Budget secretary Edward Logan cites rising costs and added demands on schools and hospitals, signaling pressure on the new administration to resolve fiscal strain.
Washington aides anticipate two presidential messages that may end the honeymoon with Congress. A general economic report and Friday's budget message could signal a heated clash as Republicans expect a large 37 billion dollar budget and economically conservative proposals. The new budget committee will assess revenue and spending as Congress debates taxpayer money.
City streets and roads are plowed for the season as Chief Greg Brewer orders cinders and plowing in the business district amid sleet and safety concerns. Heavy traffic and stalled sidewalks delayed deeper snow work but crews continue as conditions ease.
Miss Barratt, the English girl sought by Erie County Sheriffs, visited Corry yesterday and then went to Union City to see a friend. She denied Erie hotel rumors and said she does not plan to return to England. The young man involved was reportedly released from custody days after the incident. No marriage plan details were given.
In scattered items from Bulletins an array of terse notes covers Allied leadership movements and political shifts. Reports mention Vrankfurt bomb damage near a denazification court and Marshall en route to Washington with implied wartime responsibilities.
Next Monday, Erie County Court will hear a motion from Solicitor Mager Brown representing the Corry School District seeking authority to transfer funds to pay teachers salaries or to use unappropriated budget funds for a cost of living raise. The State School Code forbids such transfers, but officials point to emergency conditions and prior departmental acquiescence in other districts. Judges may allow transfers if deemed an emergency. decision timing unknown.
Free dental examinations will start next Monday for Gary area students in grades 1 3 6 7 9 11. Five local dentists agreed to reserve one afternoon weekly for the exams while educators coordinate day and hour appointments and inform parents of results.
Fire tore through two Jersey freight piers near Newark New Jersey and New York Harbor. Five railroad workers were injured as the blaze destroyed Pier 4 and damaged multiple vessels. Officials estimated losses in the millions with ships and cargo evacuated or salvaged.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce nominating committee has proposed eight candidates for four three year director seats with ballots mailed to about 150 members. Ballots must be returned promptly for a winter meeting set for February 10 at Hotel Cory where results will be announced.
George McKinsey Guesser known as phantom burvlae confessed to Pennsylvania State Police at Lawrence Park that he committed 16 burglaries in North East and Millcreek, raising his total admissions to 51 burglaries and larcenies in Erie County and surrounding counties. Authorities report the suspect aided by local police in detailing crimes and locations.
John Van Kampen admitted two offenses after he tore off a city parking ticket from his car on North Center Street and threw it into the street. Three witnesses led authorities to his car, and he paid a total fine of five dollars and seventy seven cents.
Taxpayers protest delinquent school tax notices mailed for years up to 1945 due to errors in the tax books. Officials estimate 30 percent of the first 100 notices contained duplications, with 90 more likely to appear as remaining notices go out. Corrections will be made when receipts are presented, with adjustments handled at the school office.
Hollywood actress and Little Theatre player Michael Scontriols of Pittsburgh will marry on Valentines Day.
The Pardons Board said Philip Bruno was persecuted and that five relatives were convicted in the same Slayings near Schuylkill County on the eve of a Democratic election. They urged former Governor Martin to commute Bruno’s life sentence, noting he served over 12 years with an excellent record and questioning the others’ guilt in the murders.
In Jerusalem early today British authorities detained eighteen Jewish suspects. Reports say five belong to Lehi, the Jewish Underground, while seven are linked to Tzion Yeud or rival groups. Police gave no immediate identification.
Washington January 8 General George C Marshall was seen to endorse Byrnes foreign policy and could rise in line for the presidency. Congress praised his selection with caution about Byrnes departure and Marshall’s task in shaping postwar peace.
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