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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1947

Page

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Three City Weekend Car Crashes Reported

Three traffic accidents investigated by city officers over the weekend causing extensive damage. An Oldsmobile sedan was struck by a pur driven car, pushing it into a second vehicle on east Sill street. Damages estimated at 200 dollars for the two cars. A second crash occurred on West Washington street when a parked car was hit by a vehicle from Raymond avenue. another vehicle on Millstreet was damaged in a separate impact.

City Pur Joseph Tinke Jinion Nick Butchko Eric Tinko James O'Brien West Washington Street Raymond Avenue Iur Harry Bolin Buffaio Arthur Eckson South Center Street Millstreet Townville Goory-Inynestowy Cory Haxplin Pollew Sullivans JD. Hove Sonor Sperlausburg Bennink

Speaker Warns of Communism in Corry Speech

More than 200 Corry residents heard Lowry Humes deliver a speech at Bilks auditorium warning against Communism and totalitarian dictatorship. The program included a parade, honors for veterans and a musical program led by local Elks and Legion groups, with remarks from Mayor Kinley and Rev. Whiteman.

E. Lowry Humes Elks Corry Lowry Humes Meadville Attines UW. 8 Bilks United States Humes Wberry Sharler Greening American ‘Legion Corry Dodge Mike Fags Legion Band Legion Corry Mary Mothers Gars Veterans of Poreien V. FW Aux-Lliary Ruger Terael Post American LeGion Erie Corry Lodge of Elks Corry Five Department J. Fred Kinley Francis Whiteman Charles Lyons Whiam Jo Roehrig

Corry youths nabbed after lake area car chase

Four youths about 17 years old were chased by a car from Findley Lake property to Macks Chapel Church on the Brench Creek Mulch Road. Deputies found no license plates match and no items were taken. It was unclear if trespass charges would be filed. Treasury report lists receipts and debt totals.

Chautaugua County Sheriff’s Fis Section Madley Lake Merle Peterson Macks Chapel Brench Creek Mattis Chapel Chautauqua County Sherid Paul Coe Lester Thompson Chaaing Freevne Peterson

Truman Vetoes Income Tax Bill

President Truman vetoed a proposed four hundred seven million dollar income tax reduction bill. Supporters expect a two thirds House vote to override. Senate action awaited. The veto labels the plan as ill timed and misweighted, arguing tax cuts must align with sound finances and broader economic needs.

Washington Truman Senate Goljeriss

Des Moines River flood impacts Keosauqua business district

Bulletin dated June 16 reports the Des Moines River crest reached Keosauqua causing damage in the business district and moving downstream toward the Mississippi near Keokuk as the Maquoketa River eased.

Keosauqua Des Moines Woosy Businese Mississippi Keo Kuk Maudericis

Spartansburg to Buy New $7,000 Fire Truck

Spartansburg firemen, awaiting charter approval for the Spartansburg Fire Department and Relief Association, expect delivery of a new $7,000 fire truck by mid July. Built by Howe Fire Apparatus Company of Anderson Indiana, the cab-type unit carries 300 gallons booster tank, 200 feet booster hose, foam and CO2 systems, and modern fire protection gear.

Spartansburg Meadville Spartansburg Fire Department and Relief Association Howe Fire Apparatus Company Anderson Ind Sparta Bremen Menkey

Hoover Emerges as GOP Top Economic Advisor

Former President Herbert Hoover is rising as a key economic counselor to Congressional Republicans. His cautious warning against continuing large foreign aid and loans has gained support from GOP leaders and many Democrats, signaling a potentially larger role in shaping future U.S. policy.

Kvesa Washington Herbert Hoover United States Congress

Four Way Probe Pressed Into Plane Crash

Investigators pursue a four way inquiry into the Blue Ridge plane crash that killed 50 with 37 bodies identified and mass burial considered for unidentified victims. A five member air safety board chaired by James Landis will study new safety measures.

Associated Press Lhdadurg William Frazer London County Capital Air Lines Blue Ridge Mount Ivins Keys Gap W. van Washington Tristan James M. Landis Civil Aeronautics Board Landis Ome Special Air Safety Board

Hungary Rulers Defied At Rally

Presbse tere in Budapest hosted a defiant rally led by Desve Sulyok of the Tue dom party. He attacked Hungary's Communist rulers calling the regime a police state and urged stronger opposition as British and American reporters watched.

Presbse Tere Budapest Auhgary Desve Sulyok Tuedom Hungary Oper Sulyok Suigoss

Multiple Nearby Crashes Hurts Five Cars Damaged

Reports say five cars were damaged in three area crashes over a period this week. Police noted injuries including bruises and treated a victim at Curry Hospital. damages estimated around $800 to $1,200 with several drivers cited for failure to yield or improper handling.

Stassen Urges Rebuilding Ruhr at Swarthmore

Harold Stassen urged rebuilding the Ruhr region without socialization or monopoly, proposing joint profit sharing from high production. He spoke at Swarthmore College commencements, outlining broader U S economic policy and aid for England amid postwar recovery.

Swarthmore Harald Wm Stassul Europe Dormer Republican Gaveyte Mivhestia Ruhr Watsars Swarthmore Collens Stassin England Melloe Stassel

Auto industry settlements shrink strike toll

The number of idle auto workers fell toward 5,000 as final settlements were announced by the CIO United Auto Workers with Packard Motor Car and Briggs Manufacturing, plus a tentative accord with Bendix Aviation. The pattern includes wage increases and paid holidays, while Ford continues a 27th day of strike by the UAW Local 600.

Associated Brum Detromm Packard Motor Car Co Briggs CIO United Auto Workers Bendix Aviation Do Caw-Cto Association of America Ford Motors Company

Marshall Plan Split Europe or Unite It

Maritime workers on the East Coast tie up ports in a coastwise walkout. Industry leaders warn of disrupted shipping as 3,000 sailors idle and 4 ships idle, with unions and owners at odds over stretch of labor action.

Door Open for Russians 10 Join in Program

Washington reports say Secretary of State Marshall and advisers push an open approach to Europe’s chaos and communism. The plan aims to unite Eastern European economies with the West, or risk stronger Soviet economic blocs and reduced U.S. aid.

London Britain Russia 0. S George C. Marshall Ernest Bevin Moscow Paris U.S Pravda Marshall Soviet Union Brest Washington Europe Pussle Hale Flisla Atate Dean Acheson Auwuch Middletown Conn Wesleyan University Truman Romania Bulgaria Thaly Boriet Romana Hungary Acheson Balkens

Legislature to End Session This Evening

Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania General Assembly plans to wrap up the 1837 session tonight after approving key measures. A local boxing bill and education program changes passed both chambers but await conference committee review as leaders anticipate adjournment by 5 p.m. with ongoing talks on salaries and strikes.

Associated Pyong Harrisburg Pennsylvania General Assembly WIM Wenli Bar Simdine Povergiment Invill Doday Auotier Philadelphia Fixed & P. Sn Dantinry

Judge allows Wallace to speak at Watergate amphitheatre

Federal Judge James M. Prodler refused to bar Henry A. Wallace from speaking at the government owned Watergate amphitheatre near Lincoln Memorial. He rejected a petition by the American Anti Communist Association led by Rep. O'Ronski to compel J. A. Krug to block Wallace use of the venue. O Kensill left court vowing to push Congress to demand an anti Communist stance at home before funding fights abroad.

Washington James M. Prodler Henry A. Wallac Watergate Amphi Chaubie Americant Anti-Communist Association Rep O'Ronski R-Wis Tnterior J. A. Krug Wallace Krug Sear de Lincolln Justice Proctor O'Kensill Devlurstioi Congress

Last Minute Action On Labor Bill By Truman

Washington report notes President Truman may act on the partial labor bill near Friday’s deadline. Press Secretary Foy details no change in the income tax bill after Truman’s Princeton speech. The president travels tomorrow for remarks at Princeton and a Washington stop, with a doctors’ degree ceremony planned in Charlottesville Virginia.

Truman Sangiatea Washington Charles G. Fuyss Teiman Hass Princeton University Princeton St Jobtesville Va Thoms de Heryon Meinurin Cisrion

Aviation group probes crashes seeks safer travel

President Truman named James M. Landis to head a five member inquiry panel with broad powers to examine all aspects of aviation safety. The group includes De Jerome Himsaker and Theodore P. Wright and will study aircraft, engines, electronics, weather, maintenance, and human factors to identify safety measures.

Wasmychon Truman Plam James M. Landis Civil Aeronautics Board Hoss Dusworth Landis Mar Harvard University Law School Sevirifies and Exchange Commission Birh Lomhe Himsaker National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Theodore P. Wright Civil Aeronautics Milton W. Arnold Air Forces Joe Cox

Penalties Tighten Over False Public Statements

Harrisburg reports legislation moving to curb libel aims stiff penalties for false statements to newspapers or publications. The bill would impose up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine under a streamlined penal code with House approval anticipated.

Harrisburg House

Quadruplets Born Saturday In Miles City

Four babies three girls and a boy were born Saturday to Mrs Edward Randash in Miles City Montana. The smallest weighed 12 ounces and the heaviest three pounds one ounce. Midwife Erie Howard delivered the quadruplets and reports all well as the mother recovers.

Miles City Mont Edward Raudash Umber Ohey Onder Akheir Erie Howard Seefottr

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