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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1947
Page
1
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Berlin reports say Germanys Communist party SED backed by Soviet authorities pressed a summer offensive to regain city control, spread influence in western Germany zones, and push coalition policies. American officials warned of early elections and intensified propaganda as the SED seeks top posts after a 1942 defeat.
Babson, writing in Babson Fare on June 14, asserts banks remain sound amid high farm prices and inflation. He notes farmers facing costly implements and feed, praises prudent bank lessons from the 1930s, and predicts banks will stay strong even if hog prices slump. He includes anecdotes about farmer caution and cautions on future policy effects.
Tonight the Erie Drum Corps Rogers Israel Post of the American Legion join in a Flag Day parade assembling on West Washington Street near the F W post home. Tavell Club and others march in groups with the added feature of the Flags exhibit narrated by James P Sul von. If rain, the program moves to the Elks auditorium with Meadville attorney Humes as featured speaker.
Corry announces a three day United Jewish Appeal solicitation from June 16 to 18 to aid more than 1,500,000 Jews. Funds will support clothing for displaced Jews and other relief in postwar Europe. Contributions collected by Mervyn Nast and Nathan Cohen at local offices.
Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports President Truman silent on whether to veto the $4 billion income tax bill as Congress moves toward votes in both houses. Key aides and Republican leaders anticipate a veto or potential override while a separate labor bill verdict looms, with timing hinging on Friday midnight deadlines and Capitol Hill messaging.
The Red tail Merchants division of the Corty Chamber of Commerce postponed its regular meeting from next Monday evening to the following week, June 38, to review ingruliants reports from Ti'st Hee Priday night shoppiiy hous. The session at Restaurant will begin at 6:80 p.m. and will discuss Friday eight hour shifts, stopping specials, and other ideas.
Prospective visitors from the area will be invited to view the latest in home construction and furnishings when the new reinforced concrete frame home on Raymond avenue, built by A. W. Harmon, is opened to the public. Meerdink’s Furniture Store will furnish the interior, with Mr. Harmon finishing touches underway. An opening date is not yet announced but is planned for a two day weekend in July.
Bernard A. Farnbaugh of the Erie Office urged filing for retirement or survivor benefits under the Old Age and Survivors Insurance Program. A representative will be at the Pennsylvania Employment office in Cor. Fy on Tuesday at 4 o'clock to take applications and handle related business.
One day before the official deadline Company A enlisted seven men, boosting total to 27 soldiers and one officer. The unit seeks federal recognition for 112th Infantry Regimental Headquarters, with approval expected within a month. Enlistees include Pie, Brighali, Ble Alfred M. Cone, Cpl. Norman Tarbell, Raymond Whitney, S/Sgt. Mo Harvey, Sgt. Erwin Mountain, Seth Winfeld Williams, Robert Armstrong, Clyde J. Frantzen, and Melvin Thomas. Regular drills to begin at the Armory once recognition is granted.
George Cone, manager of the Montgomery Ward Co. store here, resigns effective yesterday. He will be replaced by Robert Tunnel, assistant manager from Plainfield, New Jersey, who has five years with Montgomery Ward and prior experience with the Newberry chain. Cone will stay at home for several weeks with no definite plans.
District Attorney Harold A. Bonn said Paul Sabo aged 34 pleaded guilty to murder in the slaying of his mother-in-law and to another charge in the wounding of his sister-in-law in Shamokin on June 14.
City Council weighs two major issues Monday. A proposed storage tank project along with a ban on parking on parts of North Center Street faces opposition from business leaders. Public opinion polling may guide the final decision, with a separate debate on container storage near protective materials and Fire Marshal concerns tied to a planned Washington Street approach. Residents push sidewalk and street frontage actions as the session nears.
Harrisburg leaders agreed to push the Sunshine plan for a 78 million school program creating a 1950 to 3100 dollar pay scale for Pennsylvania's 59,000 teachers. The proposal, faced with Democratic objections, aims to fix rough spots and sets costs at 48 million to the state over two years with city scales for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The measure moves on after Senate approval and a house-senate negotiation shows no major differences.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly faces a prolonged adjournment as key legislation remains to be resolved. Senate Republicans push to finish by Monday, while House leaders anticipate further talks on tax changes, local post moratoriums, state aid, and education funding amid wide differences between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh districts.
Exiled Hungarian premier Imre Nagy told reporters in transit to the United States that he doubts UN concern over Hungary will affect his country. He blamed American intervention in Greece and Turkey for Hungary's Communist backlash and resignation, saying the crisis mirrors southeastern European turmoil. Nagy spoke via interpreter before boarding Pan American flights.
A freak air crash near Lake Shore boulevard ripped a small plane from its height and left passengers including Mrs Ginther and Dorothy Binly unhurt. The wreck near Gleve Inuit involved Edward Penett and a car carrying the Ginther family from Chagrin Harbor to Gorey.
A 1947 Salvation Army campaign nears completion, with about 35010.79 raised and Corry residents contributing 3,001.07. Largest gifts came from Ajax employees 266, Ajax plant 659, Corry-Jamestown workers 264, and Corry-Jamestown plant 300. Other major donors included Ray Tone Mig Co 200 and Methe s Steel Co employees 1976. The effort, led by Duane Fogle as chairman and a local committee, wrapped up in the final weeks.
New York June 14 about 46 000 dairy farmers in six-state milkshed will receive a uniform price of 3.44 per hundredweight for May milk deliveries across 432 pool approved plants. The May 1946 price included a 50 cent federal subsidy per hundredweight. Administrator Charles E. Blandford noted production rose 13 percent from last year despite fewer producers, with daily dairy production at 443 pounds per farm, up 15 pounds from May 196. Flood threat described as new weather concerns in Ot tume and lower Mes Maines area as residents brace for new food shortages.
Capital Airlines DC-4 with 50 aboard vanished yesterday en route Chicago to Washington. Rescue teams and volunteers report debris with wings embedded in the peak of Blue Ridge Mountain near Hillboro Virginia. Plane departed Chicago at 1 45 p m local time and was due in Washington at 8 38 p m after stops in Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Raymond Barnes, longtime sales representative for the Raymond Mie Co, is transferred from Corry to Dayton Ohio. The move aims to strengthen ties with the Midwest region. Barnes, with 17 years at the firm, plans to relocate mid July and has already bought a home in Dayton.
Local employment offices report a fall in placements with eight individuals securing jobs last week. The mix includes veterans and two women, while several applicants remain unplaced.
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