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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1947
Page
1
In a regional matchup Wala 89 faced Mies in a 34-205 event held at OF 1d-31-tt Bb E. Findley contributed as a key participant at 53a0, shaping the outcome amid a tight bout and scoring opportunities.
An auction listing from Peumagh shows prices for steers heifers and cows with weights and bids. It notes bull prices around 12.00, calf loads near 29,000 with weight details, and lambs at 25 for certain lots. Brooks and Mhullee & Tille are mentioned among buyers and consignors.
The Jersey police detained the husband in the Corry girl's death after a quarrel between the couple. The case follows a tumultuous period as Governor Arnall defies the legislature and ejects Talmadge from the state. The piece also covers high court delays in the Lewis case and Jackson's handling of minutes of proceedings as the Supreme Court weighs fines against John L. Lewis and the United Mine Workers.
James Fullin 24 of Tom River New Jersey was ordered held without bail for homicide after authorities say he drove with his wife Jean Fullin body in the car to a tavern then to a second location. Jean Fullin was found in the front seat around 2 a m. Hayes a former suitor found the body. Fullin claims she jumped from the car during the ride. Further inquiry underway at Tom River court and Lakewood police confirm the incident.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and the March of Dimes mobilize support as volunteers fund research and treatment. The effort relies on public participation to fight poliomyelitis and support affected families nationwide.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover announced the arrest of George A Gormley an ex convict and Louis Y Dionne a War Assets Administration editor in Washington for fraud involving forged sales documents to obtain textiles. The scheme netted $134000 in government goods seized in New Jersey and traced to a trucking terminal.
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 15. Wage negotiations between the Steelworkers Union and United States Steel Corp have been postponed until next week. No definite date was set for sessions as talks were delayed and neither side committed to a new date. The Labor Department announced 40 day strike notices filed by the union involving about 1,000 workers across steel, fabricating, aluminum and related companies.
Corry State Police report several logging truck drivers nabbed in Corry and Union City areas for overloading. Fines range from 25 to 50 dollars with many drivers receiving maximum penalties. Police vow continued vigilance to enforce weight limits and curb hazards.
Stockholders of Citizens National Bank met in an annual session to hear reports and approve the re election of five directors J Irvine H W Dovelanc HL W Parker GW Dorraldeon and DB Taggart will continue in office this year The organization meeting for directors may be held next Monday after the regular weekly meeting Officers for the year include HY Parker president THerin W Donate vice president EL W Loteland cashier and Miss Maggie McGarliy as assistant
London reports mass walkouts by Thames dockers and stevedores with 40 000 plus idle workers threatening food deliveries. Union leaders push for talks while drivers seek a 44 hour week and paid vacations as government proposals aim to settle the dispute before new industrial council action.
Senator Taft announced a consolidated hearing in the Senate Labor Committee on all pending labor proposals with the aim of drafting legislation by March 1. The plan covers a comprehensive labor bill and a review of other bills and resolutions to reduce industrial strife.
Franklin J. Roosevelt Jr. accuses Communists of infiltrating the American Veterans Committee and using its platform to push a political agenda. The remarks cite a tainted scene and call for vigilance against subversive manipulation within national housing efforts.
Republicans join President Truman to extend high excise taxes with a quick bill. They argue continuing rates would curb consumer uncertainty, preserve revenue, and enable possible future income tax relief.
Harrisburg reports say mayor elect Charles Barter of Erie will head the Department of Public Assistance at the last minute. James B. Duff announced Thomas McKeen Chidsey of Easton as attorney general after inauguration, plus eight more cabinet picks including Milo Fitch and Ray P. Smock.
The National Bank of Conty held its annual stockholders meeting and elected six directors A Kep pel A L Poste Dan A Depew Joseph W Guignot Bred W Swing and HL Mr Keppel. H H Keppel will preside with A K Poster as vice president Dan A Depew cashier H W Bowers assistant cashier and W J Keppel teller. A salary revision for all bank employees was approved.
Harrisburg Jan 15 The State Liquor Control Board will place a limited stock of scarce Scotches Canadian whiskies and other beverages on sale at all state stores on Monday January 20. Each customer is limited to one first cover of a ration book or substitute ration card to obtain their individual quota.
Warsaw reports Poland's Soviet backed provisional government tells the United States to stay out and proceed with Sunday elections in its own way. It rejects Western charges of voter suppression and vows polls will proceed under bloc control. Opponents report pro government gangs terrorizing areas and say Polish Peasant party observers are barred unless bloc sheriffs approve.
Corry district maple syrup and sugar producers captured twelve of sixteen awards at a Pennsylvania Farm Show. T. E. Burrows and Son won multiple firsts in syrup and sugar classes, with Ora Gibbons and Harwood and Son also placing highly. Other awards went to M. Whitney of Susquehanna county and Sutuh igeim of Sullivan county.
Erie police announced an open hunt for a second suspect tied to a five man gang accused of planning a payroll robbery spree across Pittsburgh and Scranton. Lt James Maroney confirmed the inquiry and said four members have been identified with one man still at large.
A confession emerged from Wojtalik before Hoon Tuesdays as he admitted complicity in plans to raid two Erie payrolls and a local storage facility. Police later captured the gang with nitroglycerine and charges tied to beating Walter Shomin during the crime spree.
Early morning confrontation at the Georgia Capitol as Governor Ellis Arnall refuses to yield the office to Herman Talmadge elected by the legislature. A defiant Arnall remains inside while a National Guard escort shields him and doors are barred to the crowd.
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