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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1947

Page

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Delay Final Showdown On Teachers Pay Issue In Harrisburg

Harrisburg reports a last hour push to pass a school bill as Senate leaders plan revising the House measure to avoid a stalemate. The House bill, amended, would raise teacher salaries with a scale from 21050 to 2400 in the baseline and up to 4400 for advanced degrees, to be paid in 1948 49. Senate and House face remaining days as talks continue on mandates and increments.

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Police Probe vandalisms report in Corry unsettles city

Investigations target acts of vandalism causing about 360 damage to Corry property and a Pennsylv ania Railroad passenger coach. John Ricketts firm reports nearly 50 damage from a damaged front font at a northwest corner building. Youths admitted breaking a train window west of the city with 10 damage to a window. Names of the boys circulated. they face a cheering tomorrow with Chief Manigan.

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George Urges Truman to Sign Tax Slash Bill

Senate reports Senator George in favor of a 4 billion tax cut urging President Truman to sign the measure. He argues the veto override is unlikely and that the plan would avoid delaying relief before July 4, 1948. Other Democrats worry about political fallout ahead of next year’s elections.

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Boy 6 Struck by Auto on Route 6 Near Centerville

Six year old Ronald Fullam of Centerville suffered a compound fracture of the left leg and facial contusions when he stepped into the path of a car driven by Gowell on Route 6. He was treated at the scene and later at a hospital. Police say Gowell was slowing to stop when the collision occurred as Ronald ran between two parked cars.

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Miners End Protest Strikes in Pennsylvania

About 17 000 soft coal miners in southwest Pennsylvania began returning to work as AFL United Mine Workers urged members to protect the union. By today four of 23 struck mines had resumed operations, with two more opening yesterday and 2 190 Thorngate miners still out. The Rohena mine and Maxwell mine units of H G Prick Coke Co faced decisions on rejoining the workforce.

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Record Heat Bakes Corry as Thermometer Rises

The official weather forecast shows temperatures climbing toward a record high for June 1 in the region. Yesterday's heat broke with a drop to 70 degrees overnight, while many residents sought lakeside relief and the weatherman forecast scattered thundershowers tonight and a cloudy Thursday.

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United States Sends Protest Note to Soviet Union

The United States formally protested Soviet interference in Hungary and proposed a joint American British Russian investigation. Secretary of State Marshall reviewed the note before it was sent to the Soviet Dient with copies to Moscow and London.

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Corry Estates Total 22000 In Probate Disposition

Corry estates totaling 22000 were filed for disposition in Erie county court yesterday. Gertrude Darrow of Corry who died May 27 left 810000 to a grandson and Rose Marie Darrow, while Bettie Dearborn’s probate reached 3800. Elton F Darrow’s 36000 estate lists Perry Darrow as administrator.

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Briggs Signs New Pact With Auto Workers

Briggs Manufacturing Company and the United Auto Workers reached a two year wage and hour agreement covering 28 500 Briggs workers. The deal raises pay by 14 cents an hour plus six paid holidays retroactive to April 23, plus raises for maintenance and non production staff. The pact averts a strike threatening the industry though Ford and others face slowdowns and layoffs as production suffers.

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End of Sugar Rationing Seen by July 1 Amid Increased Pool

Washington June 11 prospects for ending household sugar rationing by July 1 brightened as the United States received a larger share of the world sugar pool. The International Emergency Food Council granted 350000 tons more than originally allotted for the year, enough to drop household rationing if not to institutions and industry by month’s end. The White House states the new allocation should allow consumption at prewar rates, with half-year supplies guiding industrial use.

U.S Associated Press Washington United States International Emergency Foot Council Inter Agricultural Department

Ship Explosion Injures Fifteen At Navy Yard

An explosion at the Philadelphia Navy Base injured fifteen crew members aboard the carrier Mulley Forge. Wounded were taken to the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. details from the Navy public relations office.

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Mayor credited with preventing lynching in violent incident

A Mayoral figure is credited with averting a lynching after a mob attacked an African American man near Tehadeen Lake. Witnesses say a neighborhood neighbor aided in stopping the assault as the mob dragged the man toward the street and beat him with a rope. A white woman screamed, prompting intervention and the eventual immobilization of the assailants.

Oleo Measure Sent to Governor with Margarine Color Rule

The Pennsylvania General Assembly approved a bill regulating margarine including a ban on coloring before sale and imposing a license fee of 2 dollars. Debate centered on dairy and grocery interests and past court rulings that struck down higher fees. Lawmakers argued for public protections while opponents questioned taxation of dairy products.

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Beirne Elected President of New CWA Union

Beirne, 36, selected unanimously at the convention in Mianee Beach to serve a two year term as president of the Communications Workers of America. He will receive a salary of 13200 dollars. The first convention concluded last night with Beirne described as a handsome, dark haired leader.

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Canadohta Lake Sees Area's First Drowning This Year

A man drowned at Canadohta Lake while attempting to swim. Rescue efforts by local divers and volunteers failed to save him as the body was recovered after several hours. Investigators and physicians were called, with officials noting the drowning occurred near the shore during a swim attempt.

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China Blames Russia for Mongolian Frontier Invasion

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesman accused Russia of partial responsibility for an Outer Mongolian incursion into China’s Sinkiang region. Beijing protested to Moscow and to the Outer Mongolian minister after Mongol forces crossed into Chinese territory to demand the return of eight soldiers. Chinese reports said Chinese and Mongol casualties occurred. Chinese warplanes accidentally dropped bombs among the invaders.

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Global and U S Short News Digest From June Reports

The report covers a Austrian parliament rejection of Ernst Fischer’s demand for a committee to probe Foreign Minister Karl Graver and Vienna negotiations with U S authorities. In Washington, the House Appropriations Committee censures the Federal Public Housing Authority for failure to meet its low income housing mission, noting high ineligible occupancy. Russia calls for a United Nations backed world commission to control strategic materials and energy. In Honolulu a major air base fire destroys a hangar and two aircraft with losses around 1 million dollars or more.

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Meat Prices Here Up Ten Percent Across Markets

Corry retailers report meat prices rising about 19 percent for all beef grades since two months ago, with a general meat shortage tied to beef availability. Stores pass on six to seven cents per pound for beef and five to ten cents for pork, while large packing houses cite wholesale buying and higher feed costs as drivers of the hike.

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Truman pledges aid to nations resisting coercion and terror

In a keynote address, President Truman promised U S will use its power to stamp out coercion and support peaceful, prosperous nations. He urged aid for self governing peoples and stressed upholding individual dignity and equal rights under law while building a better world. Canadian Prime Minister King praised U S leadership as guiding peace loving nations.

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Four More Escaped GIs Recaptured in France

Recounted by Mannheim authorities, eight GIs who fled Sunday from Mannheim rally were reduced to five in France by Monday. Three captured near Mirecourt with one Black American among them, all traveling in a car seized at rifle point from an American lieutenant. The fugitives reportedly moved toward Nancy seeking to sell the captured rifle.

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