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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1947
Page
1
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437 missing after the 1800 ton Chimarra sinks 20 miles east of Athens following a mine strike. 198 survivors reported. chaos aboard as passengers tried to reach lifeboats and a shore rescue effort began with five ships aiding.
The article reports on a government funded effort amounting to 8 million dollars aimed at professional training and research in infantile paralysis at the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. It notes support from the March of Dimes and cultural groups contributing to the public appeal and fundraising.
Six-foot James Duff prepared for his inauguration as Pennsylvania's 34th governor in an outdoor ceremony at the Capitol steps. Chief Justice George W. Maxey will administer the oath as Duff assumes a four year term amid postwar economic plans and tax considerations. Three governors served in one month after Edward Martin resigned and John Bell Jr. led as caretaker.
Superintendent reports three youths from the George TuMfor Republic institution in Grove City escaped. One, from Corry, was later said to have returned home. Another, Owen Hepler, fled with David Barber. Hepler later returned with his father saying Barber stayed behind. A third, Joe Reed, remains missing after a prior escape.
Train No 690 will carry three extra cars for a large Republican delegation from Erie Crawford and Venango counties to Harrisburg for the inauguration of Governor-elect Wiley. Notables include Lawrence Taylor Prothonotary Damian J McLaughlin District Attorney and others. A separate auto delegation includes Rev W W Waterhouse of Corry and Mrs Marion Austin vice chair Erie County Republican Committee.
State Police reject charges of unjust action in driving against heavy trucks. Officers say they show leniency, with many drivers fined only minimally when overloads range from ten to fifteen percent above legal limits. One case notes a relative protest after a driver was released without a fine despite a five plus percent overload.
Captain George Duis and co pilot were rescued after their helicopter crashed into icy Antarctic seas near Pine Island. Admiral Cruzen said both men survived with minor injuries while the plane sank. The Sennet submarine will abandon its ice pack crossing and head home around February 1.
In Erie court today Judge Evans and Judge Laub heard Roger M. Brown solicitor for Corry School District seek court jurisdiction to issue a declaratory decree. The request would authorize transfer of budget funds to pay a $100 bonus to each Corry teacher. Decision expected later.
February 14 dinner meeting will be held in the math mining room of the Cory Hotel at 6 40 p m with Russell Brown secretary of Ye lawn as principal speaker Daniel Fl Lingaln secretary of the Jamestown Chamber of Communes will chair the event Entertainment will be provided A banquet and nominating committee ballots have been distributed to about 160 members of the club
A fire in a single story home two miles south of Pleasantville, Titusville, claimed the life of Bust Emerson 15 and four younger siblings while the mother Annette Emerson 34 suffered severe burns and shock. Firefighters rushed to save victims but none could be rescued as flames engulfed the house around 1 20 p m. The mother was severely burned and near death with uncertain recovery. The blast is blamed on gasoline used to start a fire by mistake.
In Atlanta on January 20 Herman Talmadge rejects leaving the governorship as M. Be Thompson claims acting status. Thompson says he will occupy the Senate presidency until courts decide. Rivals pledge cooperation pending final decision.
Rome reports Premier Alene de Gasperd announced he will resign to Provisional President Rurico da Nicola. In a prepared statement at a news conference he said the government should continue in office under a vice provisional president if needed. He stated the crisis is clear and he is submitting his resignation.
A survey of World War II veterans shows strong demand for housing aid and opposition to a soldiers' bonus. Senator Byrd proposes a $33 billion budget for next year, claiming $5.6 billion less than Truman. Other items note the Supreme Court agenda, Wyche's Army Inspector General nomination, a Rock Island derailment near Abbott Arkansas, and shipping limits on wooden fall steamers in Shanghai.
Six year old John Heck died from burns after a house fire that destroyed the two story Tayloria home late yesterday. His father Miley Heck, 36, and mother Ruth Heck were injured and admitted to St Joseph's Hospital. The article notes the family, liened to Lancaster, contends with jail payment?
Remnants of Sunday morning tragedy unfold as five deaths cluster within a mile near Pleasantville. The Zuyer, Wright, and Ein gran families suffer multiple losses in separate incidents tied to household accidents. Local authorities investigate causes and mourn the victims.
General George C. Marshall was delayed from taking the oath as secretary of State after his flight from the West Coast diverted to Chicago due to bad weather. The ceremony remained indefinitely postponed as Marshall planned to continue to Washington later today.
Secretary of State Byrnes signs the World War II peace treaties with Italy Bulgaria Romania and Bulgaria as final act before retirement. A second signing is planned for Paris February 10 with enemy satellite representatives.
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