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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1947
Page
1
Report details a deadly explosion at Plymouth Colliery resulting in the deaths of fifteen coal miners. Early investigations imply a violent incident and emergency crews respond to the blast site. The tragedy prompts further inquiries into mine safety and pending industry oversight.
Eleven hours after a gas dust explosion at the Glen Alden coal mine Plymouth Pennsylvania rescue teams freed fifteen men trapped about 880 feet below the surface. Two injured men were hospitalized with broken legs and head injuries.
Fragmentary text notes a sale in fair em and an election event at 6:30. It mentions registered residents and a voting outcome with five against and one in favor. The location is unclear but references a place with county ties and a registration requirement.
A partial, garbled notice from a Pennsylvania probate matter references the estate of Wayne in 1929. It lists heirs, a will, and demands for claims against the estate, naming the city and court jurisdiction.
A damaged text outlines fund division for the March of Dimes, noting local chapter support and national allocations for education research and epidemic aid. It urges community contributions to sustain services through the National Foundation.
The Kays government says it will resume negotiations with the Communists and names Chang Chih-Chung, governor of Sinkiang, to lead proposals to Yenan. U S ambassador Leighton Stuart relays the decision as Chang and Chou En Lai, longtime rivals, hold mutual trust from prior Marshall committee work.
Early in the afternoon the county seat buzzed over a probable successor to Mayor Charles Barber as he resigns to take a Barrisbuns cabinet post. Democratic councilmen Joseph Martin and Sherman Hickey refuse to back Wat Howe with Republicans, signaling a 2-2 stalemate that would send the choice to Judges Ryans and Laub. The vacancy exists only after Barber resigns and no three-member accord seems possible.
Washington officials praised Ford Motor Company for price cuts described as a prudent step to curb recession fears. Gov Nourse chair of the president's council of economic advisers called Ford's action careful and principled. He noted business leaders indicated agreement with the aim of preserving public purchasing power.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions New Jersey and dated references but lacks coherent events or identifiable names to summarize into a factual news item.
Police prepared to arraign a fourth defendant in a sugar fraud scheme that swindled about 8 000 from local businessmen and a restaurant owner. Suspect Ronard Elnsig 44 of Pottsville faces charges of obtaining 1 500 from Frank Morrow on a false sugar delivery promise. William Wallace 48 of Lecontes Mills and his nephew James 24 Meadville earlier pleaded guilty and await sentence. The case ties to Vernon Hancock 40 of North Hastings Erie and a prior $1 800 pull from Foy Pullington for 90 tons of sugar promised last September.
Three Washington men were killed when a civilian plane crashed five miles west of the capital. Police and state patrol experts said no other victims were found after an all night search.
Three area men face larceny and drunken driving charges as they are ordered to appear before the Erie county grand jury for the January term. Frank Daniels awaits trial after shotgun theft and prior false pretenses arrests. Howard L Gregory, who left the scene after a Columbus avenue collision, pleaded guilty earlier and is bondable. W L Henry of Spring Creek is scheduled for grand jury action on driving while intoxicated after a North Center street wreck involving multiple vehicles.
Harrisburg June 16. Governor elect Duff considers creating a Department of Mental Health and a Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles as he announces his cabinet appointments. The incoming governor plans two batches of 18 members, with several reappointments from the Martin administration.
London reports Britain and France agreed to a military alliance to counter a rest German menace. Prime Minister Attlee announced the treaty would be concluded at the earliest moment after talks with French Premier Blum. Foreign office noted the agreement as a major step in postwar western European security.
New York state revoked the automobile driving license of Mrs. Ben Roosevelt following a Yonkers accident last August that injured five people, including Mrs. Roosevelt. A White Plains hearing led by William Glasheen resulted in the revocation, with restoration possible after 60 days. No appeal was filed yesterday.
The coroner reports Mrs Jean Fallin died from a fractured skull after a car incident near a Lakewood tavern. Her husband James Fallin is jailed in New Jersey on homicide charges as relatives question the husband’s account of her death.
An obituary notice from the home of Anderson Campbell and Apgar in Toms River NJ states funeral services for Mrs Jean Pullin will be in Toms River at family convenience and burial at Riverside Cemetery. She is survived by husband James Pullin and her parents Harry and Mrs Reynolds of Corry PA, plus three sisters. The piece references prior marriages and a fatal 1944 Luftwaffe air force incident, with garbled passages about an autombile death and a separate New Jersey investigation into her husband’s alleged murder.
Paris January 16 Vincent Austot veteran Socialist leader appears to win unofficially as president of the Fourth French Republic at Versailles Palace. An initial count shows Auriol with 459 votes while Auguste Champetier de Ribes has 242, Gasser 122, and Michel Clemenceau 60.
Weather delays disrupt alr nmil pickup flights with northbound service halted near Titusville. Affected plane returns to Philadelphia after partial run, while later afternoon flights resume with minor delays and adjusted routing. Snow and fog reduce visibility causing an early-morning abandonment and a one-day schedule setback.
The State Liquor Control Board suspended a Corry license today for 20 days citing sales to intoxicated persons, prohibited gambling, and allowing a female to render service at a noisy establishment in Harrisburg. Action affects Chris Dallas and Washington Lines Corry with details limited to the cited violations.
In a pre dawn move Herman Talmadge, backed by National Guard and state troopers, took control of the Georgia executive offices denying Ellis Arnall access to the governor's mansion and offices. Arnall arrived to find Talmadge in the chambers and was blocked from entry. the dispute centers on disputed legislative action and control of state property amid a military coup claim by Arnall.
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