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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1948

Page

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Showdown On Tax Bill As Parties Feud Over Vote

Republican leaders forecast House passage of a 6.3 billion tax cut with Democratic help and some GOP votes, while planning strategy for a veto fight. House Democrats prepare to set party strategy as Speaker Rayburn blasts the measure as dishonest and dangerous.

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Water Reservoir Overflows Here After Flooded Pipe Break

Residents report a burst overflow pipe from the city water supply caused flooding along West Church Street over the weekend. Harold Gilbert, secretary of the water board, described the blockage and the reservoir’s spill into the street, with crews working to restore normal levels as cold weather limited flow.

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Mediate oil export ban urged by House committee

Bulletin from Washington reports the House Interstate Commerce Committee recommended a national ban on petroleum product exports. The piece also notes President Truman’s budget controversies and a separate anti-gambling investigation by Rep. Andresen. In Jerusalem, an Arab bus was bombed injuring several. fighting near the city continued with casualties on both sides.

Associated Press Washington House Infermave Commerc Committees

Nebraska 10 Be Early Test For GOP Candidates

Associated Press reports January 26 that Harold Stassen will run in Nebraska’s May 4 Republican primary to test sentiment for the presidential nomination. Taft supporters plan an all out push in Nebraska on April 18, three weeks before Ohio. Taft welcomed the challenge, while Stassen argued the Nebraska vote offers a national convention prelude and a chance for voters to express views on party leaders and policies.

Associated Press Washington Harold E. Stasen Robert A. ‘Taft Taft Whey Nebraska Ohio Stassen Att Bitte Glassen Raxelen Polley Republican Party Slossen Tye New York Dewey

Five Injured In Erie Train Wreck Near Niobe

Five passengers were seriously injured when eastbound Erie Railroad train No 6 derailed two miles east of Niobe at 10 45 pm. The Pullman car toppled after striking two freight cars on a siding. Injured were treated at WCA Hospital Jamestown with multiple lacerations and contusions. Officials launched an investigation into the wreck which damaged rails and ties. Local ambulances and doctors responded, and the scene remained active into the night with responders working to free and transport the injured.

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VEW 10 Induct New Members In Ceremony

Twenty new members will be inducted into the Arachne-W Thomp son Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a ceremony in West Washington Street home tomorrow night. Commander Huld Cragg will present Victory Medals to about four World War II veterans and eight will receive the American Legion Medal before a dance follows the ceremony.

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Bradley Named Army Chief of Staff by White House

President nominates Gen. Omar Bradley as Army Chief of Staff to succeed Eisenhower. Bradley, former Veterans Administration head, commanded the 12th Army Group in Europe and has long advocated universal military training. Senate confirmation needed before sworn in.

Associated Press Washington Dentatriuan Nomin Omar Bradley Aviy Whitef Fright Eisenhower Eizenhower Eisenhower Columbia University Truman Bradley Veterans Administration 12Th Army Group Europe Congress Trummart

Snow cleared as roads reopen in Gorey and surrounding areas

Snowfall damaged sections north of Cory with 8 to 12 inches in Frankia and OU City. State Highway crews and City Street Department worked through Saturday night and Sunday to clear main roads and sidewalks. No charges amid industrial curtailment. temperatures plunged to eight below zero, then rose to 30 above. transportation returning to normal with most highways open and some secondary roads still blocked. Two fires in Warren County caused $5,000 and $8,000 in losses. a Sugar Grove sales stable building burned due to wiring issues, with nearby structures saved by fire fighters.

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New Cold Wave Heads East Amid Widespread Frigid Weather

An Associated Press report notes a third cold wave in a week moving from the north central states toward the Great Lakes as New England and the eastern seaboard grapple with heavy snow and record lows. Temperatures sink to 10 or below in North Dakota, with widespread freezes into Georgia, and snow totals reach 20 inches in parts of New England. Boston and Hartford report substantial storm impacts and lengthy ground conditions linger from the storm.

North Central Chicago Otter Boston Hortford Coun

Lutheran Church Lost On Fire Near Oil City

A church near Oil City burned late Saturday, destroying the Lutheran building and causing an estimated loss of about 20,000 dollars. No one was inside during the fire. the cause is unknown. Fire crews from Knox arrived to control the blaze that broke out amid unfriendly weather. The church had been recently remodeled.

Lutheran Church Oil City Assocaves Pal Jul Venus Knox

Force Hotel Destroyed By Fire in January Blaze

A fire on January 26 again hit the Force Hotel destroying the building. An unnamed occupant, Ralph Trentin, was reported missing with no injuries officially confirmed as the blaze consumed the structure.

Borce Pin Force Ralph ‘Trentin Hiss Vike Verter Thovie Ese

Soviet Envoy Attacks Far East Allied Policies

In Washington on June 26, Soviet Ambassador Alexander Panyushkin criticized Allied policies in the Far East and called for a tougher stance on Japan. He accused U S agencies of discriminatory trade practices and urged a stronger Russian role within the allied commission overseeing Japan.

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Firemen Hurt Battling Blaze at Fairmore Misle Store

Fourteen firemen were injured and ten families left homeless after a major blaze at the Fairmore Misle Corp. store in Reading Badun. The fire burned nearly five hours, with Pat Heckmen, 37, most seriously hurt and kept under observation for a possible back injury. Several apartments above the store were also damaged.

Reading Badun Fairmore Misle Corp Pat Heckmen Community General Hospital

Tremors Spread Fear After Strong Philippines Quake

A series of aftershocks followed a major earthquake near Panay island in the central Philippines. Shocks caused trembling fear, evacuations, and reports of damage. officials warned the toll may rise. Two fishermen reportedly drowned. a large landslide blocked roads and disrupted water and mining services. Damage estimates exceed 500000 dollars, with many buildings left unusable.

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Corry Y Buys Building Site Over Weekend

The Corry YMCA announces purchase of Inns at the northwest corner of Ehust Washington street and Mapple avenue from Rogers Stractwas Breelot for 4000 dollars. The deal closed over the weekend to enable future YMCA construction. The lot remains a parking area for now. Funds came from the will of the late A L Bush. YMCA board chairman David Hillstrom and other directors announced budget approval and a report on Y activities. New members were elected. no new posts created.

Corry Ymca Ehust Washington Street Mapple Avenue Rogers Ymca Newtern A. L. Bush Corry Jamestown David “Hillstrom YMCA Roger Brown Olu Bracken Tracy White Clyde B

Dewittville Church Destroyed By Fire

Fire of undetermined cause Friday destroyed the 90 year old Dewittville Evangelical United Brethren Church, the village’s sole place of worship. Estimated damage about 10000 with 1100 organ. church insured for 7500. Fire discovered by Mrs Jatin Howe near the post office, investigators suspect cellar origins.

Dewittville Evangelical United Brethren Church Brice Edward Nichols Nichols Enid KK M. Brooks Jatin Howe Tre Howe

Franc devaluation shifts Paris dollar value and futures

Paris reacts as France cheapens its currency to about 21 francs per dollar, boosting export prospects while a two tier rate emerges. London reports Cripps saying Britain will not devalue the pound. Paris futures show demand and investors reassessing import costs and exchange risk.

Associated Press London Stafford Cripps Britain House of Commons Capetown Ftg Paris France

Torry Driver 10 Seeks Sentencing Thursday

Leon Wynn, 1057 East Malt drivers, faces sentencing after pleading guilty to two charges including driving while intoxicated and operating a major reel without license. The case notes license issues resolved via Alderman Cobbett's office. sentencing set for Tuesday or Thursday with a court appearance pending.

Leon Wynn Cobbett Cotsey Sentenelor

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