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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
1
The fragment mentions a sale process with bids and stock items, quoting a price of 22.00 and indicating a stock liquidation or tender. Names and context are incomplete, but the text implies a paper notice about an auction or sale terms with monetary figures.
Senate backer Sen George of Georgia endorsed a Republican move to revive the four billion dollar income tax cut with an effective date of January 1. House leaders said action would come at the first favorable opportunity, while opponents warned delay could sway votes. Aides noted current veto overrides remain unlikely this year.
In Washington June 25 the United States protests Romania over alleged arbitrary terroristic actions against opposition members. In Jerusalem June 35 the Palestinian government urges a shared authority plan in Palestine to avoid Jew or Arab state rule. In Manila a Flying Fortress crash leaves five crew missing, survivors rescued. In Washington Marshall says the United States will swap 40 merchant ships to non Communist Italy for reconstruction. In Seoul the joint Russian American panel announces Korea provisional government plans for July 7.
Residents in Iowa and Nebraska brace for more flooding after heavy rains. Northeast Nebraska saw up to four inches, hindering cleanup in Cambridge where Mayor Lloyd Richardson warned renewed rainfall could force evacuation. Mud and slippery conditions hampered efforts as floodwaters threatened fresh damage and delays in reconstruction.
Corryville resident Tackson Bemis a teenager stationed at Fort Benning Georgia is charged in federal court with stealing an automobile and transporting it to North Carolina. He was arrested by a special agent of the FBI and jailed in Erie County awaiting further word from North Carolina authorities. If he pleads guilty he will be sentenced locally. if not a trial will be held in North Carolina.
Washington June 25 Representatives from press, radio, film, books and magazines plan an All-Media Committee to unite against curbs on free speech. NAB President Justin Miller organized invitations as the group fights a radio bill from Senator White. The move aims to preserve federal guarantees of free expression amid regulatory hearings.
Pittsburgh truck drivers strike against Indus distribution disrupts film delivery to Rex Theatre and nearby venues. Clarion pick up planned shows. Blatt Brothers plan shifting films to Clarion with local managers handling returns. Officials hope for quick trucking agreement to resume normal operations.
Three year old Thomas John Rose of North East died at St. Vincent’s Hospital after an accidental shooting in a barn on the Kavulick farm near Franklin Center. The bullet from a .22 caliber automatic rifle struck him in the head while he and Alan Kavulick, 0 year old, played in the barn. the exact path of the bullet remains unclear. The incident occurred when Alan reportedly picked up the gun to show it to Thomas, and the father Mr Harold Ross found his son unconscious and bleeding. The weapon was left on a shelf in the Kavulick barn.
Provisional President Mirico De Nicole sent his resignation to the Constituent Assembly citing health reasons amid a nationwide half hour strike triggered by protests against attacks on Sicilian Communist headquarters. Assembly members cheered his message as they adjourned until tomorrow and considered asking him to serve again.
Secretary of the Navy Forrestal confirms plans to send modern U S warships to South America as part of Hemisphere security efforts. Officials outline types of vessels, with details withheld, and note ships will bolster cooperation with regional allies amid evolving military partnerships.
Two Frewsburg women were taken to Corry Hospital with food poisoning after dining at a North Genetoy eating place. Dr. R X Williams treated them for primaine poisoning and officials planned container checks to identify the source of the contamination.
Washington reports from Paul Holtman of Studebaker Corp say the income of most Americans could be doubled within 25 years with wise action to smooth the national economy. He chairs the Committee for Economic Development and urged joint congressional committees to prevent depressions and maintain full employment as a blueprint for government and business.
Delegates from the Arch W. Thompson Post were elected to attend the Department convention at Bemusylvamie VPW and the post-World War II encampment at Harrisburg from July 18 to 19. Charles Keating and C J McKean were named as delegates to the national convention in Cleveland in September.
Fire swept a U S ship at a Jersey pier with ambulances and police rushing to the scene. Fire crews and a Coast Guard cutter responded as efforts to move the vessel were reported and a fire boat battled the flames.
Washington faces a ticklish decision on aiding China as economists debate risks of delaying aid versus the danger of China falling to communism. The issue ties to a presidentially appointed bipartisan committee weighing long term foreign assistance effects on the U.S. economy.
Bethlehem shipyards across the Atlantic Basin plan to strike at 12:02 a.m. with up to 40 000 workers affected as negotiations broke down. Regional director Charles Leone of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America said there would be no late agreement with Atlantic. Contracts expire at midnight, triggering a 30 day strike action across East and Gulf Coast yards.
Austria agrees to accept relief supplies from the United States with no diversion to Russia or occupation forces. Public publicity will be given to aid and the United States will furnish up to 880,000 dollars in aid and European relief. Supplies will be marked or labeled to show American origin and the Austrian government will inform people that assistance comes from the United States.
The fraternal Club 10 announced a benefit dinner at the Rite Restaurant to raise funds for the Progressive Party of Coty youth group. The event aims to support summer activities including a swimming instructor for Mead Park and aviation interests. Two new members joined, and tickets will go on sale within ten weeks.
A fragmentary report notes miners resuming work in West Virginia and Osage region after walkouts. It mentions union leadership and a pledge by United Mine Workers to return to coal digging, amid tensions over a 400,000 vat vow and local strikes.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, victor in North Africa and Europe, is set to be Columbia University president after being relieved as Army Chief of Staff likely early next year. Omar Bradley seen as his likely successor. Eisenhower to join trustees as he leaves active service.
Pravda the Soviet party organ dismissed the Marshall plan as unacceptable to European nations if it meant U S interference Molotov was to visit Paris as three power meetings open Friday The commentary warned that European governments would reject conditions resembling the Greek Turkish model and argued the plan would fail if those conditions were enforced
A lengthy shutdown looms as no revival talks with Lewis emerge. The strike reaches 175,000 in tolls and a new law is deemed inadequate to halt the tie up.
Washington June 25 Nearly half of John L Lewis coal miners walked out prompting a Justice Department inquiry and signals of possible labor pressure. Officials weighed extending presidential seizure powers beyond June 30 as government eyed private management options while urging miners and operators toward a quick settlement.
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