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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1947
Page
1
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Secretary of State Marshall addressed governors in Salt Lake City outlining a turning point in European relations and urging prompt bipartisan backing for economic rehabilitation plans. He warned that failure to extend aid could push friendly nations toward non democratic orbit, while stressing independence from dole. Governors largely supported his stance, with Republican and Democratic leaders - including Dewey and Warren - endorsing the approach as aligning with national interests.
More than 400 patron and state highway user groups filed a petition with Congress asking the elimination of any general federal road taxes. The National Highway Users Conference delivered the plea to the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees, arguing such levies are an unjust burden on highway users.
Harrisburg July 15 The governor’s two year budget reaches 959 152 80 excluding adjustments and operations with almost 80 million to sewer and hospital projects plus a new mental hospital construction fund The administration cites an 11 5 million rise in estimated receipts to balance the total The plan reduces motor license revenue from 360 4 million to 357 9 million and lowers surplus projections Adjusted general fund allocations total 805 254 891 with 301 412 248 from the motor license fund and about 8 500 000 in other funds The total budget would top the 101 1 billion mark and the state ended 1845 47 with a 14 111 5 2 surplus despite an earlier forecast Two infant cases of enterostomists reported in Philadelphia raise infant hospitalization totals to 15 with two deaths
Pittsburgh reports indicate a plan to boost gas supply next winter via new pumps on the Big Inch and Little Inch pipelines. Peoples Natural Gas Co and Consolidated Natural Gas foresee storage rises and higher daily outputs across Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, and New York, with other firms citing storage and distribution boosts as winter demand grows.
City officials prepared a protest and formal complaint to the Highways Department over resurfacing on Center Street from Columbus Avenue to Lie Pleasant Street. Depressions, edge failures near basins, and suspected inadequate rolling are cited. officials say railroad track section was not properly finished and a weekend storm exposed surface flaws. Mayor Kinley orders City Engineer Williams to press the issue.
In Salt Lake City July an Associated Press poll of Republican governors selected Thomas E. Dewey of New York as their top nominee for the 1948 GOP presidential race by a wide margin. Democratic governors showed varied views, with no candidate receiving more than two votes for the vice presidency. James Burney, Earl Warren and Gen Edward Martin were among the names mentioned, with Dewey leading and Warren as the nearest competitor.
The Community JobM company of Corry, sold to Personal Finance Company on April 1, announces the second payment to stockholders. Each share now totals 148.40 after the April 2 payment of 9. An earlier payment covered outstanding expenses from addressing the Win town panic.
In yesterday's registration drive the Republican party collected 39 new signups while Democrats added 14. A one-day effort featuring Miss Mery Dempsey and Mrs. Lloyd Stowe resulted in 53 total new registrations and 18 changes of address among registrants.
Harrisburg July 15 Associated Press reports Fred erick T Gelder chairman of the State Liquor Control Board said bottle sales fell 39 percent in the fiscal year and dollar sales dropped 25 percent versus June 1945. Board profits were only marginally better. Gelder blamed artificial business during rationing and noted many bought ahead to use up non rationed stock.
Paris reports a 16 nation economic conference indicates U.S. funds for the Marshall Plan will not reach Congress before January. An informant from Secretary Marshall’s side notes the timetable aims to prepare legislation carefully. Benjamin Cohen estimates Europe needs about 24 billion dollars over four years, with 15 billion to prevent stagflation.
Reports from Bogota say Pasto in southern Colombia suffered massive quake damage with hundreds of buildings wrecked and heavy casualties feared. Government rushed medical supplies and aid as the quake cut communications and isolation worsened the crisis.
Firefighters tackled a blaze at the Charles Bessle home around 4 pm as flames erupted in a storeroom and water and smoke damage spread through four rooms. Fire Chief Andy Paulson estimates about 600 dollars in losses. the home was insured. A separate report notes Wallace Filer, 18, fatally injured when struck by a car while crossing Route 10 near Mercer Cottage while fishing.
The White House said President Truman will send a proposed four billion dollar income tax cut to Congress this week. Senate votes show a bloc of support but fall short of the two thirds needed to override a veto. Administration hopes rise with Senator Thomas expected to return from conference, while leaders keep pressing for passage before the week ends.
The Corry Board of Education held a brief session approving one appointment and several staff actions for 1947-48. Kay L. Mount resigned from third grade teacher in Concord. Tho delle Gordinn was hired for an elementary vacancy. Dr J Guy Butler named school physician at $900 salary. Rev G L Bord named Almshouse Public Library trustee. Turley Johnson chosen per capita collector for 1947-48. Budget includes $240 for a Word Book spelling tool and purchases of textbooks totaling $2,800 plus stop supplies. Enumeration team assigned cost 14.1 cents per pupil. calendar approved and meeting adjourned.
A truck driver in Los Angeles spotted counterfeit $10 bills in a tree along the Suit Lake City Highway. Police recovered bundles with marked values over $100,000 and turned them over to Las Vegas officers. The Secret Service sent an agent to St George, Utah to probe the large cache described as plausible in quality.
Lancaster market reports a cattle sale with 24 head sold at 340 dollars per hundredweight. Buyers included John Blageyne of Hi lain and Cres Browers of Pik delnitia, with cattle averaging 775 to 1950 juni in weight and expected beef value above a dollar per pound.
North East driver G. F. Diener and John Wroblewski were in a crash at the Routes 8 and 89 intersection in Waitsburg. Diener claimed to stop at a stop sign before entering the intersection. Damages totaled 225 to the cars and two occupants suffered bruises and head injuries. Diener was cited for failing to come to a full stop.
Route 8 between Range's Corner and Union City faced a blacktop job by Western Pennsylvania Asphalt Co. slowing passenger cars and delaying buses and trucks. A prior attempt to reopen failed after near accident and driver complaints. traffic was rerouted to Wattsburg then south to Thon City, with the road expected to reopen tonight.
Reports warn of a serious turn of events raising alarm as two major clashes loom in the North. Britain plans to lodge a joint protest at the United Nations Council, signaling heightened diplomatic tension amid escalating confrontations.
London reports a possible foreign brigade invasion of Greece as Athens warned of imminent clashes. Greek forces tightened the noose on leftist guerrillas in northern Greece near Konitsa and Kalpaki while reinforcements moved toward Tosnina and Epirus. Unconfirmed tips suggested new incursions and strengthened frontline positions near Florina and Kastopia, with about 50 guerrillas captured in one engagement.
The Williams Sinclair Service Station at North Center and Hass Frederick streets has been leased to Allen Anderson, who has worked there for months. Anderson will continue operating the station with the same service standards under new management.
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