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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1947
Page
1
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Congress and the Treasury push for quick action on the 4.0 billion dollar income tax cut bill with a 10 to 30 percent cut planned for higher incomes and an early effective date. President Truman faces a veto deadline while cabinet members and aides weigh timing and political risk. Fatally burned Archie Baxter dies in New Kensington as fire destroys clothing from kitchen stove incident.
Scotland Yard investigates mysterious mailed letters sent from Italy to several prominent English figures. Envelopes lacked visible danger signals yet contained a second inner pouch described as explosive powder to detonate when opened. Police followed both criminal and political leads as inquiries continue.
The United Mine Workers refuse to attend a morning session as southern coal operators offer 12.70 a day with 43 cents more than current wages and seek abolition of portal to portal travel pay. Negotiations in the south risk collapse while northern talks also failed last week.
Jersey City mayor Frank Hague announced his retirement effective June 18 marking 34 years since his first election to the city commission. He will be succeeded by City Commissioner Frank Fichie Thwers, his nephew, as Hague remains vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
One hundred eleven graduates will receive diplomas at the Corry High School commencement in the High School auditorium. Dr. Paul H. Giddens of Allegheny College will deliver the address on The Rule Alwend Tonight's program includes salutatorian Whrein Burertl and valedictorian Joan Beldt with musical selections by the senior choir and a senior orchestra.
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a broad labor measure on party lines, outlawing walkouts by public employees and tightening jobless benefits. The bill extends unemployment benefits from 20 to 24 weeks, limits non employee picketing, and creates mediation and arbitration to halt public employee strikes. It also includes a separate equal pay for casual female workers provision, pending House agreement and Governor Duff's signature.
President Truman asks Congress for immediate consideration of extending war powers set to expire June 30. He also seeks urgent discussion of universal training based on the advisory commission report. Senate armed services panel approves a plan to unify Army Navy and Air Force under a single secretary without merging them.
Washington reports a tense Capitol scene as supporters say they hold a three to one edge for a union restricting bill in the House and await Senate action. The White House faces pressure to decide if the measure becomes law, with fears of a broader labor clash influencing next year’s election.
A milk truck overturned four miles north of Clymer on Sherman road after a wheel struck the shoulder. Driver Robert Conley, age given, escaped the cab and climbed free as 27 500 pounds of milk weighing 3 240 gallons remained in the trailer. The truck, owned by Richard Conley of Surinbrook, was en route from Sherman to the Clymer plant.
The council heard testimony from Streets Foreman Brewer at a special meeting about charges tied to the Streets Department. He said city trucks were not used for private work and that a city employee was removed from property duties while others faced internal discipline.
A 19-year-old Bethlehem Steel employee, Joby Smallak, vanished into a 100 foot slag pile after an instantaneous collapse on a slag roadbed. W.H. Slick, an officer, said the pile interior burned from spontaneous combustion and a power shovel will be used to recover remains if the pile cools.
Philadelphia police reported no new leads in the barrel murder case as the unidentified blonde woman found in a heavy metal drum near a junk dealer remains unnamed. An autopsy described strangulation with gauze wrapped around the neck four times, suggesting a brutal silent killer used two strong men to move the body.
Pennsylvania lawmakers remain split on teacher salary increases as House and Senate battles unfold. Key points include proposed raises from 2400 to 5400 dollars, a modified plan 1950 to 4000 dollars, and a Senate option of 1850 to 4000 with automatic increases. Education committees clash over revisions and conferees push for final action before week’s end. Government funding totals touch 43 million and 48 million shares amid budget jockeying.
Lord Mountbatten announced plans for a possible Indian federation with both Hindu India and Pakistan gaining dominion status. He said Britain could withdraw from either or both states while keeping influence, and that neither would control the other on the question of remaining linked.
A Canadian liner, the Emperwer, struck a rock and sank off Jonesy Tale Bay in Lake Superior. Eleven crew members died and three are missing. about 20 survivors were rescued. The ship departed Port Arthur for Asia with 7,008 tons and near 25 aboard none were passengers. Captain Norman Regule of Muybreit reported the loss. mate and crew fatalities confirmed by Windsor line officials.
Corry merchants adopt a Friday night opening until 9 pm as part of a six month trial with Saturday closings shifted to 5 30 pm. Most stores will participate though some oppose the Friday hours. Grocery outlets plan similar Friday night schedules, with shifts affecting Saturday closings and past stock hours.
The search for Dr. Robert T. Wheeler of Chiesa enters a new day as crews close in on Olly where a rescue team was dispatched after a lip may reveal the missing flyer. About 25 planes from nearby airports and seven Army planes operate from headquarters with Army units from Westoyer Field and Selfridge Field aiding. Robert Ellebush, Wheeler’s college roommate, has joined the effort along with his private plane and numerous Chicago connections.
A ruptured dam unleashed a wall of flood that knocked out power and drinking water in Rutland Vermont. About 800 homeless and 18 000 residents faced outages as two children were reported missing and authorities urged boil water. Evacuation by boats and canoes saved many, while damage ran into hundreds of thousands with full repairs expected days away.
Washington reports June 1947 Levi man a litho steel producer testified he sold sheet steel bought for about 3 a ton to reduce inventory after bank orders. He said 200 tons were sold to Fort Wayne Pump Car Co for 205 5 per ton. Teaden Rosigns Washington June Truman announces dissolution of Spring BeDe representative peere Litry.
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