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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1947
Page
1
Fragmented text hints at a county notice involving taxation or fines and a threat reference to a portal pay company. Names and clear details are missing, with garbled phrases about liquor, taxes, and income. The readable bits suggest a legal or financial notice but lack concrete entities or actions.
Judges Evans and Laub dismissed the school board petition seeking a declaratory judgment to transfer funds for teacher salary bonuses. They ruled the petition improper, lacking a named defendant, and warned such rulings would not shield directors from potential liability. The Corry board may pursue other legal action after a conference.
Oklahoma City January 24 The Daily Oklahoman reports a major oil strike east of here at Garvin County with a field test showing a potential flow of about 1,000 barrels per hour from Bohio Petroleum Company's No 1 Howard well. The test indicated a large output, suggesting a significant oil discovery in the region.
A Philadelphia hotel suffered flood damage after a water tank failed, sending water pouring through ceilings and upper floors. The Associated Press reports crews worked to shut the supply, assess damage, and begin cleanup, with guests evacuated as response teams secured the site.
The Erie council held no action on removing Andrew Sterrett from the assessment bureau as Hickey’s resolution failed to gain a second. Mayor Barber indicated no immediate resignation plans, though he is negotiating with cabinet members on a successor and seeks council unity before any move to the county courts.
Corry area residents donated $225 in two days for infantile paralysis relief. Chairman Robert Bumbaugh praised the early response, noting it slight ly exceeds last year’s two day total and urged continued gifts from all residents and local businesses. The drive aims to end January 31 with broader support beyond mailed letters. Meanwhile Harold D. Smith’s death leaves the World Bank without a president and may accelerate selection efforts.
A jagged OCR fragment reports polio outbreaks at Fort Summer with 25 000 people stricken. It mentions Maret of Dimes funds aiding more individuals than ever, promising hope and health advances despite panic. The noisy text also alludes to ongoing battles against disease and support for crippled children.
Washington January 24 A labor bill debate advances in the Senate with provisions to remove the closed and vanity shop from bargaining terms and allow two thirds employee choice on membership. Proposed changes include allowing employers to state opinions on labor questions without threats. Committee hearings shift to Tuesday as Capitol Hill weighs drastic cuts to portal pay claims and broader budget watch.
Two masked men robbed the Brooklyn Eagle office today and escaped with about $20,000 from the weekly payroll. They shot the cashier, then climbed a cage and fled toward a steel area as two other men helped. Police pursued no arrests reported.
London dispatch reports Russia rejected demands for equal say in a peace settlement and resisted the Big Four’s push for broader participation. Soviet officials argued that only a limited group should dictate terms as preliminary treaty drafts were prepared in Moscow and elsewhere, despite pressure from Australia and other powers for broader involvement.
Tokyo January 14 The prosecution rested its case against former Prime Minister Tojo and 25 other wartime Japanese leaders after 180 sessions dating from April 29. Judge adjournment followed as the defense prepared motions and the tribunal awaited rulings.
The case centers on Thea Edward Devines and her one year old daughter Alice who remain in seclusion while police widen efforts to find a man accused of abducting her. Investigators report several pieces of evidence support a suspect linked to the crime and a staged escape attempt. Alice was reportedly taken at 30 miles per hour and later freed after a pursuit, with the captor died in unclear circumstances.
A Union City businessman Boyd remains missing amid suspicions of foul play. Investigators note he left his bank accounts and cash untouched at his garage, while theories consider voluntary disappearance, accident, or foul play. State Police involvement was requested but not confirmed. Local authorities interviewed a friend who last saw him weeks ago, and garage activity appeared normal.
Sheriff State Police and Coast Guard join Union City in a large scale search for Otis Boyd. Deputies and local officers cordon the area around Hrivueh Creek near Anion Gly to locate Boyd or evidence. Investigators question Boyd’s close friends and pursue multiple leads as they probe all angles of the disappearance.
Atlanta bank moved to adjudicate Georgia's cyber- funds dispute after delaying checks drawn by Hernan Talmadge and M. J. Thompson. Former Governor Bilis Arnall previously controlled about $97,000. Talmadge claims control as acting governor following Thomson's swearing in. State Treasurer halted disbursal to Highway and Revenue and New Revenue operations amid appointment disputes. potential wider fiscal impact looms.
Pennsylvania Gas Company reports restoration of gas supply to industrial plants and city services after a sudden cold spell. Utilities plan longer hours to recover lost production while residential and business needs return to near normal as temperatures ease in two days.
Maj. Gen. Philip Fleming, director of the OPA, said regional offices were instructed to liberalize rents in hardship cases. He spoke after a Truman news conference where the president backed nationwide rent controls and placed responsibility on Congress for changes. Fleming noted no final decision and said regional directors will resolve doubts in favor of landlords where needed.
In Pittsburgh on January vi, after two hours of talks, representatives of U S Steel and the United Steelworkers recessed negotiations until Monday at 10:15 a m. An agreement is hinted by Philip Murray CIO and Steelworker president who said the executive board and wage policy committee will meet this afternoon and a statement may follow. In New York, negotiations involving Bethlehem Steel and United Steelworkers have been recessed until Monday at the earliest.
A 65 year old confectionery store proprietor was shot and killed tonight in Pittsburgh by a lone gunman. The assailant fled the scene as witnesses described a sudden and quiet attack, with no immediate motive or suspect identified.
Former House military committee chair Andrew J. May and brothers Henry and Murray Garsson along with Joseph Freeman pleaded not guilty in U S District Court to conspiring to defraud the government. Indicted for seeking payoffs to win lucrative war contracts, May and the Garssons argued for an early trial as federal prosecutors outlined a scheme to use May’s influence with army offices and the War Department to obtain commissions and favors for their munition interests.
Police report a theft of a Chevrolet automobile parked on South Center Street yesterday evening. The owner, Steven, reported the vehicle missing with details about its make and approximate time of theft. Local authorities are investigating and seek information from residents who may have seen the car or its occupants.
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