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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1947
Page
1
The readable fragments show numbers and references such as ABN and USB with amounts like 03,097.05 and 830,905 but lack clear context or entities. No clear person, organization, date, or location is derived beyond miscellaneous figures.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly adjourned after a long tussle with tax and education bills. Key items exposed include a $1,950 to $4,000 teacher pay plan, new school taxing powers, auto financing reforms, property law changes, and a 12 month liquor license pause extending to September. Continued on page six.
Waterhouse of Unis City files a foreign attachment suit in Waren county court alleging cattle from a June 13 1949 sale were not weighed and were in poor health. Defendants include Ferry W Roberts Morrissovin Hillsboro and H A Sauner with attorney Walter Scott.
Paris reports Britain and France agreed to convene a European Economic Commission within the United Nations framework. The accord follows Marshall aid talks and Dunkerque alliance backing to integrate economic cooperation, with France and Britain inviting Hossein to join. The cabinet approved creation of a European commission to oversee transportation, food, power, steel, and machinery planning.
The cabinet said the new commission would operate within the framework of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, established in Geneva. It would function as an operational body rather than a broad planning board, turning the commission into a functional organization.
Washington dated June 18 reports top Democratic and Republican leaders say House passage of the labor bill over a presidential veto is likely. Rayburn expects a three to one override, while Senate support remains uncertain and debate grows over White House cooperation.
The Interior Department linked an August gasoline shortage and winter fuel oil shortfalls to a steel shortage for tank cars and pipelines. Max W. Ball urged steel manufacturers to join upcoming petroleum talks as refining capacity shrinks across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma and Kansas. The Midwest faces spot shortages of gasoline and natural gas with anticipated declines in winter supplies and continued transport constraints.
In Washington on June 8 a sealed 107 day court martial cleared Lt Comdr Edward N Little of maltreatment charges in a Japanese prisoner of war camp at Omuta. The trial, held behind closed doors at Littles request, heard 80 witnesses and found no proof the officer abused prisoners under his command. The Navy outlined charges of maltreatment and unbecoming conduct but did not elaborate on the acquittal, with Tokyo-based Allied headquarters confirming the closure of the case.
President Truman praised a sharp decline in U S traffic casualties while urging further reductions. He noted about 3,500 deaths and over 1,000,000 injuries last year, called for better driver licensing, and stressed federal restraint in state matters while warning Congress to act against serious accidents.
The planned sale of Dairy Lane owned by Vermis Follett to Ty Crandall will not be completed this weekend as the option expires. Crandall had sought to purchase the South Center Street delicatessen and building, but another local party has shown interest and talks may resume. Follett and Mrs Follett will continue to operate Dairy Lane if the sale does not finalize.
At a park association meeting last night it was announced refilling of Mead Park Dam will start today or tomorrow. Cement work extending wings of the spillway is finished. Web weather delayed further park repairs including the Corry recreation park roadway. A new entrance sign has been erected and directors voted to extend support for the Washington Trail Boy Beach Encampment weekend.
Senate hearings on June 18 examine multi million dollar American losses from foreign currencies printed in German marks and held by Russians. Officials including John K. McClay and Howard C Petersen face questions about plate transfers, currency conversions, and funds provided by Congress.
Washington notes Greece promises a great and continuous effort to restore order and economic well being. The Greek government outlines recovery plans and accepts US help, citing the 300 million American aid program and a 400 thousand dollar Greek British aid package.
Harold Anthony, 24, of Oil City, escaped from the Venango county jail in Franklin yesterday afternoon after allegedly taking refuge in a second tier cell. He unlocked the door, walked to the stairway, left through an office door, and fled into an alley. Corry police were alerted late last night, with possible sightings in Franklin and a ride from a passing motorist suspected. Anthony had been sentenced to Camp Hill and paroled, later to a Venango county parole violation.
Budapest dispatch reports the arrest of the head of the Allied Officers Club in Hungary on charges linked to the purge of civilians and alleged plots to overthrow the Hungarian Republic. An American manager and a British staffer were among those questioned as Soviet and Western authorities clash over postwar influence in Hungary.
Washington reports the House approved a payroll tax freeze delaying a two percent levy on both sides of the payroll. The measure, already passed by the Senate and accepted by the president, blocks a planned $2.0 billion annual increase on January 1. It preserves a scheduled rise to 2.0 percent in 1960 and outlines a partial rise for employers and employees. The current rate funds Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance programs.
City Treasurer Irene Mullen warned that next Monday June aoth is the last day payments on the 1987 city fees will be accepted with a two percent discount. No estimate on amounts paid yet. last minute rush to take advantage of the discount. From July 1 through August 1, payments at the fee amount shown on tax cards apply. after that a five percent penalty will be attached.
Construction continues on Route 277 with patching and base rebuilds nearing completion. Meyer Brothers Construction Co of Erie has finished most patching as resurfacing of Center Street begins within two weeks. One lane will remain open through the torn up areas while crews work on segments from Erie Crane Fort County to Coty and near Pleasant Street to Columbus Avenue. The overall project aims for completion before July 1.
Progress in settling the American shipping troop embargo reported on both coasts. Assistant Secretary of Labor John W. Gibson said considerable progress after round of conferences. Nathan Feinsinger announced the National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards tentatively agreed on major issues with west coast shipowners. Feinsinger noted east and west coast problems may be separate as meetings continued with employers the Cooks Stewards Union and CIO officials led by Joseph Seely.
Republicans push new cuts amid claims by Democrats that the GOP budget drive fizzles. Gore accuses Republicans of taking credit for all cuts while noting only a portion of the 1975 budget is resolved. He cites figures and defends budget realities and potential deficits.
State Attorney General Eugene P Black seeks grand jury action in Detroit to probe a black market in new car sales at Wayne and neighboring counties. Prosectors will mobilize courts to investigate accusations of dealers selling new cars obtained from questionable sources. The probe follows a statewide review uncovering deals described as breezy and involving inflated prices. Eisenhower reference noted in a stray insert.
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