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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1948

Page

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Tax Bill Moves Toward Passage in House

The $5.6 billion tax slashing bill moves toward swift House passage with veto threats from Democrats. Speaker Mantis sets vote for next week as GOP leaders aim to win over party and risk Senate trimming. Knutson defends measure amid party lines. Ways and Means holds closed door session to push similar provisions.

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Canada's Chief Wants to Retire

Associated Press reports Ottawa Jan. 91 Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King says he wishes to retire as leader of Canada's Liberal party and names no successor. Advisers say the party may name a new head by next summer. Kingston has led since December 1921 and could surpass earlier records if he steps down this year. Louis St Laurent is tipped to succeed him as Liberal leader and prime minister in the evolving succession plan.

Associated Press Ottawa Wiliam Lyon Mckenzie King Canada Liberal Party Dominion Kqdilinn Kodna Tapa Addreus Courcil Parti Cs Wireles Ting Robert Walpole Brit Battrio Vutt Louis St. Laurent Os-Ginr King Howl Jaaty Jonderahin

New Cold Wave Brings Freeze Into Midwest and Great Lakes

A dusty severe cold wave moved east from Canada into the northern plains and Midwest. Snow flurries and strong winds spread through the Missouri and Mississippi valleys, with temperatures plummeting toward zero in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Northern Missouri, Iowa, and lower Michigan felt the edge of the cold, with Chicago expected to dip near zero tomorrow.

Missouri Missouri and Paper Mississippi Tom

City Candy Firm Expands to Open Meadville Store

The Fitz Chocolate and Candy Mfg Co Inc reveals expansion by leasing 914 Water Street Meadville and planning a spring remodeling. A new air conditioned store and showroom named William and Mary Candies will display chocolates and all candy specialties. The Ritz Chocolate and Candy Mfg Co Inc run by Mr and Mrs William Zafiropoulos has featured Rita chocolates in local eateries.

Corry Fitz Chocolate and Candy Mfg Go, Inc Water Street Meadville Fortant William and Mary Candies Ritz Chocolate Gandy Mig. Co. Inc Wiliam Zafiropu Rita City Union City

AFL Chieftains Meet in Capital Discuss Wallace Bid

Harrisburg May 21 more than 900 Pennsylvanian labor leaders gathered to survey political developments including Henry A Wallace's independent bid for president. James L McDevitt Pennsylvania Federation of Labor president said Wallace's third party movement would come up. Leaders planned to discuss national expansion and possible changes to the Labor League's political education role while candidates for Congress would be decided in 1944 convention.

Associated Press Harrisburg Pemsylvania Wallace McDevitt Gxi Ine State Federation of Labor- Ac- Mon Congress

Arab Fighters Strike Again at Jewish Yehiam

Arab fighters struck Yehiam, a Jewish settlement north of Acre, killing nine Jews and seven Arabs in a day of fighting. Yehiam residents and the Jewish militia, Hegang, fought back until army and police units from Acre restored order. Arab raiders, allegedly Palestinian Arabs from the Galilee, were trained and outfitted in Syria. Two British businessmen were reportedly ambushed in Jerusalem's Kalumon district.

Yehlan Acre Feneral Jerusalem Ith Hegang Yehiam Haifa Jewish Agency British Galilee Sytian Enghine Kalumon

Corry to share state police pension fund distribution

Pennsylvania communities with paid police will share nearly 1 million dollars from the tax on premiums paid by out of state insurers. Cities must certify they employ one or more full time officers. Corry plans a pension program this year using 1948 budget allocations.

Corry Associated Press Harrisburg G. Harold Wagner Mie

Funeral Ship Arrives in New York with 1753 Soldiers

The Army transport Eric G. Gibson arrived off Staten Island carrying the bodies of 1753 American servicemen from Europe. The ship Will dock tomorrow at the Brooklyn Army Base pier for a brief public ceremony marking its arrival.

New York Army Transport Corp Eric G. Gibson Europe Staten Island Pier Brooklyn Army Base

Breaches Split Democrats While Republicans Rally Budget

Democrats claim fresh evidence of party unity despite Southern faction strains as A F Whitney backs Truman while L Wright seeks full term as Mississippi governor. Republicans end a two day National Committee meeting approving a 4 million dollar 1948 campaign budget with Wherry joking about rationing comments, amid intraparty dissent on standby machinery and Planders-Flanders positions.

Associated Press Washington Republican National Committee A. F. Whitney Truman White House Ing L. Wright Mississippi Wright Weight Senate Eastland D-Miss Gostland Carepaler Justion William Douglas Basin National Committee Ereator Wherry Nebraska GOP Javits Ieak Ration. Inc Wherry Isseth Flanders Senalon Taft Vermont Nike Chit Grunde

Officers Meet Here With Army Advisory Board

Jove Schultz of the U S Army stationed at Erie met with members of the Army Advisory Board in Corry during a noon session at the Corry Hotel. The board includes Earl Cherry Arthur Colegrove Charles Keating Richard Rossbach and James Sullivan. Officers outlined the purpose of advisory boards set up in communities across the country to gather local opinion on the Army plan.

Gol Meritance Uap Jove Schultz U. S, Army St Erie Mempere Army Advisory Board Corry Army Phy Country Earl Cherry Arthur Colegrove Charles Keating Richard Rossbacher James Sullivan

Gas restrictions lifted at Corry after release order

Weather influenced gas controls in Corry, with two orders issued yesterday afternoon allowing 50 percent release of complete shutdown. Pressure in lines neared normal this morning, enabling full relaxation of restrictions. Forecasters warn of snow and colder weather but temperatures remain above average today.

Pennsylvania Oil Company Corey Aero Supply Bas Yielint Curtoilmou Elals Goory Uriay

Grand Valley pupils saved by two teachers in school fire

Two Grand Valley teachers Mrs Anni Lughi ser and Mrs Laura Watcon guided 75 children ages 6 to 11 to safety as fire damaged the Grand Valley School. The blaze, blamed on an overheated furnace, began at 2 10 pm in the basement. Firefighters from Youngsville and Pleasantville battled the three hour blaze. Estimated damage about 5 000 with most covered by insurance.

Gerade Grand Valley Teaghera Anni Lughiser Laura Watcon Shewo-Rcom Firener Youngsville Pleasantville Central

Governor Duff Names Frank D. Armstrong to Liquor Board

Harrisburg January 21 Governor James H Duff appointed Frank D Armstrong of Payne Dauphin county as the third member of the State Liquor Control Board The appointment carries a $10 000 annual salary and will be submitted for confirmation by the Senate next session Armstrong has led the state alcohol division since 1998 except for two years in the U S Navy and will bring veteran service to the board

Wes Associated Hess Harrisburg James H. Duff Frank D. Armstrong Payne Dawphin Liquor Control Sily Senate Armstrong Thenith Acrulca U. S. Navy

Nathan Cohen Leaves Estate Valued at 30 000

The late Nathan Cohen of lus ay who died January 2 left an estate of 30 000. Probate of his will was revealed in Grit county court yesterday. Beneficiaries include Dora Gumilen of Detroit and several grandchildren each receiving sums, with others designated to heirs.

Nathan Cohen Lusay Grit

City block sale eyed as largest local real estate move

INA members consider purchasing the South Center street block owned by Albert Magliarditi in a vote expected tonight. The site includes a former Martys Star Casing and Brigham Hardware with tenants A and P grocery and law offices. Debate centers on how the Magliarditi property should be developed by the Western Fraternal organization.

Fureet Cameron Lower South Center Albert Magi Sonthalde Develope Ioeb Uy Marty’s Magliarditt Brigham Hardware A & P Mocery Walter Peake Thatian Fraternal Organisation Yire Maglardlttt Bn Mil Archie W. Thumpson South Center

Horner Girl Found in Frisco After Missing From L A

Jacqueline Horner a thirteen year old actress and concert pianist missing from Los Angeles was found in San Francisco with a sailor. She was placed in juvenile custody as a runaway. Police located her at a Van Ness Avenue hotel after checks at taverns. The sailor, Wallace Wells, nineteen, faces a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Ay Associated Press San Francisco Po- Wee Today Jacqueline Horner Los Angeles John Merrill Dave Shelly Miss Horner van Tess Sventie Juvemile Wallace Wells Cimarron Hunters Point Buffalo George W. Horner Aimee Clara Horner Merrill Wella Jacqueline Baid

Sparta Man Arraigned Here On Check Count

Lawrence Murdock of Spartansburg was picked up by Constable Steve Reeruk and returned to Corry where he was arraigned on a worthless check charge. Alderman M. B. Cobbett promised to pay the amount due, with a July date and a prior offer noted.

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Airliner hits snowpile injuring eleven at Boston airport

A Boston Logan Airport crash left twenty passengers and five crew injured when an airliner skidded on an icy runway and struck a snowpile. Fire and police aided, with several passengers hospitalized for leg and rib fractures. The pilot, NE Thayer, guided the craft to safety as flames confined to the right side. An engineer cited icy runway as the cause.

Associated Press Boston Teast Aersons Carmellanion Toy Mina Hal Westoniuuene Nivel Maver Logie Ivot Metbers Bilding Widh Ueerat New Ark Nady Boxton Miami Cenelivions Jeff Fromkroops Exew Airpor Harold C. Conley J.D. Jubasai Forest Hills N.Y NE. Thayer W! Miai

Changes plea in theft of auto in Chauteauqua County court

Panamia man Julin Warnshuis, 30, changed his plea from guilty to a second degree larceny charge in a Chauteauqua County court. He had been charged with stealing a car owned by former Corry resident Jackman, later recovered near Spartansburg. Witness Jackman testified he saw the car driven away in Sherman last November and the case was adjourned to January 26 for sentencing. The Temperance League of America named Maj Clayton M Wallace as new general superintendent succeeding Dr George W Crabbe.

Panamia Trian Chauteuqua Mtnyeile Corry Julin Warnshuis Lea Warnshuis Fimer Jackman Point Chautauqua Jackman Jatimen Sherman Spartansburg

Tito Seen Ready to Sink Enemies in Adriatic Sea

A purport ed Tito speech published by Voce Libera claims Yugoslavia plans to sink enemy fleets in the Adriatic with jet propelled planes and heavy artillery. The text alleges Yugoslav forces number 150 divisions with atomic bombs and says reactionary forces allied with Britain and the United States aim to crush the Yugoslav proletariat.

Yugoslavia Mount Foins Associated Press Trieste Free Territory Jen i_a Voce Libera Marshal Tito Liberia Tito Tab Te Amy Whler Eboso Tsu Swieis Rearvines Troniineas Amimons HF Tenly Austria Avola Idoms Adriatic Realsoo Morehan Yvice Parla Tilo Balkan London Washington TiLu Elise Ralieson

Cory man seeks police aid to recover car loan dispute

A unnamed Cory man appeals to city police to recover his 1937 Pontiac after alleging a friend lent the car and kept it, with the owner claiming the vehicle has been returned but doubts remain about possession. The report notes the case centers on a car loan dispute and police involvement.

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