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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
1
The Appropriations Committee approved a reduced 1940 budget plan for government agencies. Major agencies facing cuts include the Civil Service Commission and Federal Trade Commission, while the Veterans Administration saw a smaller reduction. The President’s own budget faced larger trimming, with several commissions sustaining varying percentage cuts.
With just over a week before petitions may be circulated for Fall primary candidates, city and county races show lethargy. Republican and Democratic leaders have not set meetings to decide nominees. Names floated include Carl Smith, John Rogers, and others for council seats, while Mayor and treasurer posts attract limited chatter.
Harrisburg June 1 Legislation would let Pennsylvania join with Ohio West Virginia and Indiana to form an interstate turnpike commission to plan an extension westward. Sen Elmer J Holland said the measure could serve as a model for other states. The bill passed the Senate and heads to the House in the closing days of the 1947 session.
Statistics show 1400 end term enrollment down from 1436 start, with 36 pupils quitting. Attendance matched last term while 77 re-entries offset losses, and 10 pupils left permanently. Teachers pursue summer study. Miss Helen Rowe to NYU, Miss Mary Ding to Penn State, John Milanovich to Pitt.
Tomorrow flags Day prompts Corry banks and state offices to remain shut for the statewide holiday. Merchants plan second Friday night sale, with some stores offering bargains during evening hours. Industrial plants largely operate as normal with many workers not on Saturday schedules.
Auckland reports reveal a New Zealand British and American team may be advancing a secret weapon akin to the atom bomb. Prof David James Leech, tied to coordination and research leadership, is noted as a new Companion of the British Empire. The project remains under strict secrecy as wartime aims evolved.
President Truman prepares to address the nation in a late night speech amid two urgent Texas measures and a key deadline. He offered no hints on his stance, fueling speculation about possible actions and political impact.
President Truman sped toward Washington on June 13 after a Canada visit marked by a brief Ottawa stop. He spoke of peace and friendship with nations, dodged tax cut questions, and aimed to strengthen U.S. ties with Canada and Mexico while weighing labor and tax bills at home.
Harrisburg June 18. The state Senate voted 30 18 to table a bill creating emergency rent control and authorize a governor appointed panel if federal controls are lifted. Senator Jaspan warned lifting controls would trigger chaos and a costly special session to enact new rent rules.
Columbus township seeks Warren county court permission to charter a municipal authority to push forward repairs on the Collins Dam. Legal and state agency hurdles slow plans as the cantilevered work stalls awaiting approval and funding.
Sir Malcolm Gimpbell, 62, known as Water Speed King, reported a risky run in the Bluebird 11 on Lake Coniston as he prepared for a world water speed record attempt of 141.7 mph. He admitted the craft “isn’t quite right” and snaked across the lake late yesterday, with engineers seeking faults after a near dangerous splash and shriek.
Reports say strikes that idled about 16 000 workers have ended and a new wage agreement was announced. Hudson Motor Car Co. set up production lines after a two day halt as the UAW CIO presses for 800 clerical workers. General Motors unit Faelard Motor Car Co. also announced wage gains for 1 000 UAW CIO workers to settle back pay claims worth 45 million dollars.
James Farley discloses the split with Franklin D. Roosevelt centered on his refusal to back a purge of Congress opposing the Supreme Court reorganization plan. Farley notes the purge aimed at defeating opponents and names targeted senators while denying any personal friendship fracture.
Harrisburg June 3 A joint committee of the general assembly urged new construction at Pennsylvania's 22 mental hospitals in step with Governor James A. Dlls 80 million expansion program. The lawmakers said space is overcrowded and must be expanded soon. The report, led by Senator Jacob W. Carr and House member Roy Charman Putman Gyger notes 42390 patients across 29 hospitals need better facilities. Rev. J Hush O'Donnell dies in South Bend.
The Senate moves to approve a teachers pay bill with a $1950 scale despite opposition citing cost. House actions include housing tax powers review and a plan for referenda on off premises package sales with localities seeking voter approval.
A Sacramento court heard a strange will from Mathias John, a 68 year old convict who died last month. William Watson, once living in San Francisco, may have been a witness in a 1968 trial. his exclusion from the one third estate share hinges on the court ruling. The estate value is estimated at over 60,000 dollars.
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on June 11 the State Liquor Central Board win appeals from the board will be heard by the entire court. The ruling reverses Judge J Tance Gollam who had ordered a liquor license issued to the Sons of Italy Club. The opinion by President Judge W Russell Garr says the legislature did not intend the court to be an independent authority. The order directs all appeals from the board be heard by the full court rather than a single judge.
A fragmentary Chilean report notes a bus strike and fatalities. Lisbon cites premier statements on Soviet actions and Western responses. Peipting covers withdrawal plans affecting transport to the United States. Berlin reports the Social Democratic party line on rejecting reforms and Soviet military posture remains unsettled.
British embassy in Washington studies Marshall Plan proposals before London takes the initiative. State Department officials say the U.S. expects Britain to shape European recovery without dictating plans. Officials cite estimates of 15 to 24 billion dollars needed over three to four years and note current U.S. and available funds. Diplomats say Marshall’s program will take time to become effective.
Public Administrator's office reports a Pittsburgh woman using the name Bill Davis claimed to be a sister of Homer and Gangley Collyer and sought the estate of about 75040. No proof was produced as the recluses were found dead at their East Firth Street home months earlier.
Pittsburgh June 19 soft coal output resumes normal flow as miners end walkouts affecting 15 000 workers in southwestern Pennsylvania nearly all pits reopen after protests aimed at Congress. Only one mine remained idle as the Navy Coal Ministration reported losses and steel mills faced fuel shortages.
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