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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
1
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Des Moines faced floods as Missouri and other rivers surged, forcing 1800 residents to evacuate. Workers erected sandbags, closed eight river bridges, and a curfew kept streets clear while crews battled to reinforce dikes and levees along the Des Moines and adjacent waterways.
Brig. Gen. Frank A. Weber announced that Corry’s reorganized Company A of the Pennsylvania National Guard will join a 15 day postwar training period at Indiantown Gap from April 15 to April 29. Maj. Gen. Edward Stackpole will command the camp set to improve proficiency in basic technical and tactical subjects. The training includes M 1 and carbine familiarization, ground target practice with 50 caliber machine guns and a 40 mm cannon, 92 hours of field training, and specialist schools for air officers and non commissioned officers with units from nearby towns participating.
All anthracite mining operations in the Mohawk Panther Creek Valley were idle June 26 as about 6,500 miners stayed away from the pits. Union officials declined comment while 222,000 soft coal workers began nationwide strikes. Shutdowns were complete at Lansford Temакуa Coaldale and Nesquehoning and affected major stripping in the area. A separate report from Washington, Pennsylvania states George Howard Horstman Jr., 23, was killed when his motorcycle left Route 19 and hit an embankment near Pittsburgh.
Mayor James H Curley of Boston lost his bid to suspend a six to 18 month jail term on mail read charges. Justice James M Proctor denied the appeal and ordered immediate incarceration. The mayor may arrange urgent city matters with his keepers as he begins serving the sentence.
Six young people escaped serious injury when a convertible car veered off the Corry Cutting road north of Corry after being sideswiped by a passing vehicle. Betty Peterson drove the Ford with occupants Rose Mary Williams Cassius Biston Edward Dewey Velma West and Betty French. Elston was treated for a head laceration.
A measure signed by Gov. Duff provides a county salary overhaul for Erie County. Elected officers like the district attorney, sheriff, prothonotary, clerk of courts and others receive new scales, with several post increases across the board.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports four day coal stoppage forcing steel mills and railroads to lay off workers amid widespread walkouts. About 292000 idle miners plan a 10 day vacation starting midnight tomorrow. Alabama sees all 20000 miners idle.
Judge G Malcolm McDonald considers whether Millard Wright aged 96 should stand trial on 10 burglary charges after brain operation by surgeon Yale David Koskoff who testified Wright showed improved personality. Wright pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. ruling expected soon.
Governor James H. Duff signed a new law empowering the State Police to stop and search automobiles without warrants to curb cigarette bootlegging from neighboring states. The act, effective immediately, also allows police to enter any business where they have reasonable cause to believe tobacco laws are violated.
Washington reports that the United States backs Secretary Marshall's European recovery program based on self help. Paris talks amid Molotov Bevin Bidault sessions aim to secure funding while concerns over congressional approval and Russian cooperation loom for a unified European plan.
Shelby Ohio June 26 New York Central Railroad officials seek to learn if their signaling orders caused six deaths when log locomotives jumped the track. Investigators found a pipe wearer near the body of an engineer. Stroudsburg Pennsylvania June 26 Dr David Moyer 64 collapsed and died while fishing yesterday.
The Curry office reports layoffs far outpacing hires with 210 laid off and 5 new hires this month. Unemployment compensation claims and veterans readjustment allowances are at low levels while public schools’ graduations and transportation aid help stabilize the job market. Employment experts predict a return to normal levels if conditions improve and urge unemployed residents to stay in touch with the employment service.
President Truman vetoed the wool price support measure saying it would harm U S leadership in world affairs and push the United States toward economic isolation. He warned the act would provoke retaliatory trade restrictions and hurt UN negotiations in Geneva.
Washington lawmakers hear calls from labor leaders and presidents of unions for federal price controls and a stabilization program. Officials warn of spiraling costs as demands grow for action to curb rising living expenses and foreign price pressures.
June updates report Enrico De Nicola renominated as provisional head of the Auton republic amid illness and resignation. Washington maneuvers advance a unification bill and a large tax cut faces congressional scrutiny. Honolulu mediation on pineapple labor deadlock shows active bargaining. Shanghai markets see the yuan slide to a new low per dollar amid rumors of rate reforms.
About 10 to 40 application blanks were distributed to fill the substitute clerk-cader role with more expected from the Civil Service district in Philadelphia. The date for the competitive test is not set yet and will be announced after applications are corrected. The job offers a home salary with yearly raises and veterans receive a five point preference while disabled applicants gain 10 extra points. Substitutes must be available from 9 to 5 and work only a few hours daily.
Harrisburg dispatch reports districts balk at new broad taxing powers as school boards face delayed budgets. An estimated $24 to $40 million in costs could shift with the measure enabling wage income sales and other taxes, while a four week public notice is required before effect.
About ten Bethlehem and related yards in New York and Brooklyn suspend work as the Industrial Talon of Martine and Shipbuilding Workers AFL strike expands. More than 40,000 repair and construction workers join the walkout as contracts lapse at midnight, with 100,000 men employed across the yards.
Washington reports show House leaders divided over procedures amid the coal strike threat. Miners, facing a July 8 work stoppage, seek wage gains and welfare funds while officials push for a 5 cent royalty fund, shorter workday, and maintained safety terms under government control.
The House Appropriations Committee today recommended reducing the legislative budget for the coming year. The panel sent a proposed appropriation of 57505 to the full House, outlining cuts to establishments and expenses for the 1948 session.
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