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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1947
Page
1
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Melbourne Florida July 4 Twenty one persons die in a DC-3 charter crash in swampy lands near Melbourne fourteen passengers remain unidentified due to Spanish names confusion. The plane carried 86 aboard with two children among the dead and investigators refuse to comment on cause as rescue efforts continue and English language barriers hinder victim identification.
More than 78 members of Stanford Hose Company attended an all day picnic at a local venue. Guests arrived yesterday morning for a breakfast, followed by a bountiful noon dinner and an afternoon program. A friendly ball game between the Lord Venere and Stanford Hose teams capped the day, with a final score around 72 to 60.
Washington July 14 An unwell man named Raesy or Raesy will undergo a mental examination after being charged with firing two shots at Senator Bricker. Assistant U.S. Attorney Dinswynd requested the exam to determine fitness for trial. The test will occur at Gallinger Hospital, with findings to be brought to court by August 1.
In Jerusalem on July 14 authorities report an underground Jewish group defied British forces and police to free two British sergeants captured as hostages for Trinity prisoners. The British warned martial law could be imposed if hostages are not returned by tonight. Abductions occurred before a cafe in front of a restaurant in Tel Aviv area with reports of possible involvement by Haganei Jewish volunteers.
Two former U S Army sergeants faced preliminary hearings in Pittsburgh as prosecutors allege they hired secret records tied to a bomb project. One suspect, 29, was freed on 10000 bond with a hearing date to be set upon receipt of a certified copy from New Mexico. The other, Earnest D. Wallis, was also given a hearing on charges of willfully and negligently taking confidential notes on atomic tombs.
Winds and floods hit Indiana on Sunday afternoon and night, damaging lines and sweeping Salem center. Shipments of reports were hampered as communications failed. The storm stretched from Lafayette to New Albany with damage to business and residential districts and several rescues reported. In Washington, Truman plans a gift television set for the White House, to be delivered soon, valued at 1195 dollars.
Erle mar 5 serious condition in Titusville Hospital after a head-on crash on Route 6a five miles south of Titusville. Charles Steinbaugh of Erle was driving a 1946 Mush sedan north, swerved left, lost control, hit a highway grader. he was ejected and found by Carl Gifford. Car damage about 200 dollars.
A violent electrical storm hit Easton and surrounding towns in eastern Pennsylvania. Three elderly men and a boy were injured while crowds watched a grandstand collapse and a church steeple was toppled. Lightning caused fires and damage across streets, with flood and debris blocking routes in Sugar Notch and Wilkes-Barre area.
Two lightning bolts struck near Corry Jamestown Mfg Corp Plant No 1 on Maple Avenue disrupting power. A 12,000 volt transformer was repaired after outages and production resumes shortly after the late afternoon storms. A large tree in Findley Lake served by nearby properties was also struck without major damage to homes.
President Truman urged coal and steel producers to postpone price increases until a wage impact test is completed. He warned that current prices risk harming the economy and urged producers to consider the broader effects on workers and stability.
Senator Vandenberg says no special session needed as Truman and Republican leaders discuss a possible veto and schedule. Paris talks on European reconstruction may lead to action readiness for Congress upon return.
Washington July 1 Jeremy M Ney board chairman of the American Retail Federation said it is probable we are near the peak of prices Bob Ney former deputy price administrator added he made the remark with reservations because he is wary with prices rising and meats showing upward activity as a result Ney outlined a plan for a stable economy proposing a benchmark of twice industrial production level 68 000 000 employed and national income of 185 000 000 000 a year about 7 000 000 000 more Drowning victim Brownsville Pa July 14 Ronald Lee Blackwell 4) of Brownsville drowned Sunday in the Monongahela River after jumping in to help someone floundering in the water
At Salt Lake City July 4 governors urge federal tax reduction and resist centralizing taxing power. Governor Thomas J Herbert of Ohio criticizes subsidies to local governments while Secretary of State Marshall’s tariff plan looms. Debate rises over national defense, foreign affairs, and highway programs amid mixed GOP views.
Senator McClellan seeks a community property amendment to block final passage of the income tax bill in the Senate and spark a House clash to thwart President Truman's veto, claiming a fighting chance with at least 37 votes for his plan. Republicans Taft and Wherry pressed for action after long Senate delays.
Corry coal dealers awaited official word on a wholesale price increase tied to a global coal market uptick. The Pittsburgh coal producers forecast a 76 cent per ton rise and dealers expected a retail jump, with local prices currently around 10 dollars per ton. Confirmed details depend on supplier announcements to be issued soon.
Corry Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be represented by Olin Bracken Jr and Robert Morton at the Pennsylvania state convention in Harrisburg starting Wednesday. Delegates depart tomorrow as over 3 000 veterans from about 800 posts gather for talks on housing and home buying among other issues. keynote speaker Martin, a former highway secretary, to address attendees. Also reported a Pittsburgh man George E Stebbins, a noted patent attorney, fell to his death from the 13th floor of the Farmers Bank building yesterday.
Associated Press reports from Washington July 4 note a Senate judiciary committee vote against probing the Me dustive Departments conduct of a congressional primary. Amid global dispatches, July updates from Nanking and Meonich describe rail disruptions and German displacement fears, while Howard Petersen resigns as Assistant Secretary of War effective July 31, with the president expressing regret.
Vehicle rolled over on Have Creek road north of Corry after driver momentarily blinded by lights. Ford sedan sustained over 3800 dollars in damage. Incident occurred about 9 p m with no injuries to driver or passengers.
Greek officials reported a 4000 man force attacked Kouiten villa yesterday but was pushed back to Albanian lines. Rebels were reportedly broken by nightfall as government forces recaptured the Smanla river bridge at Bovoxant near the border.
Governor Duff urged a nationwide program to curb dangers from polluted water supplies. He cited reckless exploitation of water resources and warned that continued pollution and acid mine drainage could threaten public health and industrial progress. He referenced Pennsylvania’s anti pollution efforts and called for municipal and industrial waste treatment plans.
Dutch sources report a ten press demand in the Lowlands that could presage a merger of French with the combined American British occupation zones. The report requests clarification of economic policy for Germany in response to the evolving postwar arrangement.
Dutch officials at the Paris economic conference advocate prompt inclusion of western Germany in the Marshall plan. They warn German integration would shape postwar policy across Europe. Swedish and Russian representatives weigh economic and political implications, while Allied authorities discuss zones and occupancy during the talks.
The Pennsylvania Industrial Arm Council urged Governor to convene a special session to pass an adequate rent control bill. The group says federal action will leave many citizens at the mercy of real estate interests, while the governor noted no session will be held unless requested. The CIO claims broad support for state measures as federal reforms loom.
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