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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1947

Page

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Dutch Forces Open Offensive On Land In Air

Dutch forces pressed operations against the Indonesian republic on land and in the air in Java as President Spekario appealed to the United Nations to intervene. Dutch warplanes attacked Republican airfields in Java and Sumatra while reports spoke of simultaneous attacks on key points, with fighting spreading from Batavia toward Semarang and Jogjakarta.

Assasiaed Batavla Java Dilly Spekario United Nations Security Council Sumaim Batavia Netherlands Republic Hubertus J.vin Moo Police Antara Monimy Liugeting Dynsh Indies United States of Indonesia Soedinmu Indonesia Jogjakarta Aghling Semarang Soedinman Antarn Het Sittin Joginkarts Tid-Morving

Club Raises Funds to Send Youths to Camp in Corry

The Progressive Club of Corry hosted a charity dinner at the Rite Restaurant on Saturday night to raise funds for sending five worthy and needy youths to camp Sherwin in August. More than 100 attended. profits will finance the camping trip and a second event is planned within ten weeks. Five children will be selected by a Corry ministers committee. Miss Martha McIntyre played pianist during the dinner.

Ukeo 1 Samp Sherwin Progressive Club Corry Rite Sporry Boys Winuilews Fund Organi Nation Today Tirtier Iherépae UN Committee of Corry Martha McIntyre

UN Commission To Inspect Greek Fighting Area

ATHENS July 21 The United Nations subcommission will visit Konttsa to inspect the area of fighting between Greek forces and Albanian uniforms accused of initiating an attempt to establish a free government at Konitso. Government circles doubt the area will be declared a Communist free state and question the delay in the inquiry.

Athens United Nations Konttsa Teader Lasah Konitso Konitso Greece Mani

Services for Clymer Train Victim Listed

Accident on New York Central Railway crossing near Corry killed Willian Doolittle a Clymer resident returning from Mabre Cement and Tile Works Witnesses said his car was across tracks when the express struck The body was returned to Bracken Keating Funeral Home with services planned at Wwtduck Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer The deceased born December 28 1924 in Corry and survived by parents two sisters two brothers and a grandmother The brother Vincent Nielsen Corry and other relatives also noted The other victim Vincent Nielsen a seawoman on Great Lakes vessel died in similar wrecks The State Agriculture Department announced the withdrawal of John Stephaniek of Sharpsville from a state post Funeral arrangements are incomplete for all named individuals The report also mentions Bollywood actress Shirving Temple expecting a baby with husband John C Agar born September 19 1045 the couple wed in 1945

Punelp Willian Doolittle B.D Clymer New York Gentral Express Spitzer Funeral Home Donilttle Forse Mabre Cement and Tile Works North East St. Mary's Hospital Cly Mer Jamestown Corry Vlake Carl Nielsen David Crawford, Jr Christina Nielsen Victor Pittsburgh Quinten Mis Henry Nielsen Brie Bracken-Keating Funeral Home Inc

Former Burmese Premier and 19 Aides Arrested After Massacre

In Rangoon, police detained former Premier Ti Baw and 19 lieutenants after an attack at his home left several Myochit party members dead. A curfew was imposed as authorities reported arms found and a government reshuffle followed the killings.

Associated Prews Rangoon Burm Ti Baw Wiley Une Proup U Saw Myorhit Party Dormer Ba Maung Burmpolde Myochit Party U Sayw Howe

Argentine Army Plane Crash Kills 36 Near Buenos Aires

An Argentine army transport plane crashed near El Pato military airport outside Buenos Aires killing 36 people. Initial reports said the aircraft fell in flames after snagging telegraph wires during a day with an air demonstration planned for the capital.

Associated Press Buenos Aires el Patomar Hial

Gasoline price hikes continue as refiners raise margins

Gasoline prices rise for the fifth time this year with a four tenths of a cent per gallon increase passed to motorists. High test costs 258 cents. regular 234 cents per gallon. Refineries announced the shift to distributors last week and the latest change spread across the region over the weekend. Station operators say profits margins remain unchanged and the refinery price move is only paused.

Carty Corryty Pennsylvania

Plans for 22nd Annual Company A Reunion

More than 200 reservations have been received from two states for the 22nd annual Company A, 112th Infantry reunion in Duron City at the Le Barron Post of the American Legion. The July 5 and 26 events include a banquet, dancing, and a floor show, with officers to be elected on Saturday afternoon.

Ga. A le Barron American Legion Duron City Corry Union City Yorland York Company A Whol Law Federal Service

Fire damages tar kettle at Raymond Mfg plant

A fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the Raymond Mfg Co plant when tar ignited. The city fire department extinguished the blaze before spreading, leaving only the tar kettle damaged and some floor scorch outside the kettle. Willard Frisch, general foreman of Hi Fahr Co, was nearby as the kettle overheated.

Raymond Mfg. Go Elven Js Willard Frisch Hi Fahl Go Brie Raymond

Pennsylvania Center Street Watchman Retires

C Bi Pranter, longtime watchman of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Center Street area, retires after 13 years of service with two railroads. Officials announced the retirement noting his 25th wedding anniversary and current birthday as he ends a career spanning Pennsy and Baltimore and Ohio lines.

Pennsy Center Street C. Bi. Pranter Pennsylania Wirvet Oro Hag Pratter Main Street Baltimore and ‘Ohio Railroad

Refugees Being Sent Back to France, Says Hebrew Press

Hebrew newspapers report refugees in Palestine are being sent back to France amid a curfew and continuing violence in Jerusalem Haifa and Natanya. The unrest follows the kidnapping of two British soldiers and martial law in Natanya with casualties among British officials and Jewish residents.

France Assonisted Jerusalem Haifa Natanya Bishoringy Joel Emily Avalan Lyin Halls

Driver Hurt When Car Wrecks North of Corry

Robert Van Guilder, 25, of Grand Valley, was admitted to Corry Hospital after his car overturned on Five Ele ropa south of Findley Lake. He suffered pains and bruises. condition stable and to be discharged tomorrow.

Corry Robert van Guilder Grand Valley Findley Lake Guilder

House passes legislation to outlaw poll tax

Article reports the U S House voting 290 to 11 to outlaw poll taxes as a prerequisite for federal elections. It notes Southern lawmakers blocking final action, detailing arguments about states’ rights and the seven states still levying poll taxes: Virginia Texas Mississippi Tennessee South Carolina Alabama and Arkansas.

Associated Press Nashington Eveny Rainhern Representa Live Rens. Rankin Pickell Congress Virginia Texas Mississippi Tennnessee South Carolina Alabama Arkansas

Subpoena for Roosevelt Papers in War Contract Probe

The Senate War Investigating Committee subpoenaed papers of the late President Roosevelt in a probe into who authorized a wartime contract to Hughes Tool Company for a mammoth flying boat. The committee plans hearings on Hughes and related firms, citing $20 million in government funds for a craft meant to move 750 infantry from Honolulu to Tokyo.

Senate Kaiser Hughes Corp Associated Press Washington Senate War Investigating Committee Roosevelt Jun Boward Hughes Chatman Brewster Congress Hughes ‘Too Kalsey-Ey Maine Hughes Hollywood Bovse Honolulu Tokyo

Army Air Forces Tests 42,000-Pound Super-Size Bomb

The Army Air Forces plan tests for a 42,000-pound nonatomic bomb, touted as the largest standard explosive device to date. Designed for heavy bombers like the B-36, it follows earlier, larger prototype bombs but remains a general purpose design. Officials hint at future atomic weapons and continued development of massive ordnance for high altitude drops.

Army Air Forces Pras Washington AAP Designe Indy DAAP Gombe Taree Germany Ampson Samson Gener

Britain and US seek Dutch Indonesian settlement by good offices

Foreign Office said Britain and the United States would use good offices to help settle the Dutch Indonesian conflict. In England, a London Liverpool express derailed near Polesworth injuring many. five killed and 20+ hurt as coaches toppled far from the line with passengers trapped. Cuba demanded Hungary be barred from UN orgs, drawing a Russian protest.

London Foreign Office Britain United States Netherlands Sealiows Polesworth Ens

Lack of funds may close Corry s Mean Park

Corry s Mean Park faces closure in coming weeks unless additional funds are raised. The Mead Park Association warned that the public appeal has netted far short of the required amount, with a remaining $510 sought for repairs after flood and dam damage. Without a caretaker and supervision, officials say the park must close to prevent vandalism, while city funds remain uncertain.

Corry Mean Park Mead Park I Way

Mrs Wesley Ingalls Awaits Sentence In Slavery Case

In San Diego California on July 21 a Boston born woman identified as Mrs Alfred Wesley Ingalls was found guilty by a federal court jury of slavery charges in a case tied to alleged rape. She awaits sentencing set for July 29 while her husband Alfred W Ingalls 64 remains free on bail of 2500 after a hung jury on a related charge.

Samadonbret San Diego Calif Annels Alfred Wesley Ingalls Couity Ingalls W. Ingalls

Truman Warns Of Inflationary Dangers Ahead

President Truman warned of inflation risks amid strong national prosperity and urged renewed defense of price controls. He cited four growth areas corn, housing, construction, and commerce overseas, urging full farm publicity and swift conservation planning while resisting further wage and price boosts amid a potential crop shortfall. Continuous page continuation referenced.

Washington Truman Congress Truman Ag Jon J. Lewis Teyman Conservaton

Corry Woman Heads Palca Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary

Mrs. Clyde Hall of Cory R D 1 Cory rural mail carrier was re elected president of the Pennsylvania Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary during the organization 45th annual convention held three day session at the Lycoming Hotel in Williamsport. Shirley Hall named secretary of the Unity organization. Over 350 attended the banquet as resolutions favored tours of bury patch week for all rural carriers and calls for 30 days annual leave and 15 days sick leave warning against further snow removal windbreaks on dirt roads.

Clyde Hall Clyde Gallwile Uurivic Wilamsport Hyland Shirley Ann Cory R. D Williemsport Shirley Hall Muntorsa Us Unity Organization Dirk

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Doolittle Quits Harrisburg John &, Stephaniek Sharpsville Mercer Cobury Bmirley Temple Temple Biby John C. Agar Aung San Ani Sao Bam Htin Sawhy Haku Nu Cunastiuent Assembly Aline Sun Peaule Breedim League Thn Pall Corry Seaman Duluth Vincent Nielsen Tapberkid Ocean City Half Moon Robert J. Lackey Cuba Hungary Spain Russia Nly Wesley Ingalls Akasemn Palca
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