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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1947
Page
1
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Washington March 1 Congress weighs risks of taking over Britain's pledges of economic aid to Greece and Turkey amid reports Britain cannot sustain support. Senate moves on debt reduction face GOP hurdles as Wherry Taft fights to apply surpluses to the public debt. Labor hearings consider arbitration to end the Allis-Chalmers strike. TVA head Lillenthal’s fate looms as confirmation is debated.
Howard firm to resume tanning at Korry-Brome operation after fire destroyed plant in 1948. About 35 former employees will be on payroll as rebuild completes, with gradual hiring as volumes rise. Initial output will be small scale and experimental while addressing processing problems.
State Police said eight crashes yesterday across the area caused about $1250 in damage. Notable incidents occurred on Route 4 near Union City where W. W. Thomas pulled into a truck and collided with Nicholas G. Lutens’ Chevrolet tow truck, totaling $950 in damage to the Buick and $400 to the truck. A second crash on Route 4 involved Arthur Young making a left from Route 8. Lawrence Grier’s pickup struck Young’s truck, sending the pickup off the road with no injuries. total damage reached around $200.
Premier Soong W. P. Soong resigns amid economic turmoil and rising criticism of fiscal policy. Chiang Kai-shek named as concurrent president of the Executive Yuan while a new premier is sought. speculation swirls about cabinet reshuffle and inclusion of minority party figures. The crisis follows a plunging yuan and subsidy program woes blamed on Soong’s leadership.
An explosion on King George Avenue wrecked a three story British officers club in central Jerusalem. Officials reported 10 killed and 15 injured with 24 missing as gunfire continued and troops cordoned the area. A French correspondent called the scene "aya."
In Trinidad Bolivia residents clutch at rescue hopes as Mamave Tyurl basins swell. Officials warned high flood waters could inundate the 10 000 population and threaten about 1500 children awaiting evacuation by flying boats amid fears of animal attacks from nearby hills.
Babson argues about bond types in his Florida column, contrasting Taxable and Non Taxable issues. He notes government and corporation bonds vary in yield and safety, advising investors to assess each issue's merits and long term income potential.
Harrisburg March 1 Defense failed to bar introduction of court records from bankruptcy proceedings in the trial of former federal Judge Albert W Johnson and three sons on conspiracy to obstruct defraud the United States. U S District Judge James Alger Fee overruled the objection and admitted the documents detailing the bankruptcy and reorganization actions of the Central Forging Co Calawissa. The government will seek to prove payments totaling 22500 from trustee Robert D Michael and attorney Donald B Sny der, plus a personal cash withdrawal from the bank by the judge’s former aide.
Pittsburgh reports light wind driven snow as a new storm is forecast for western Pennsylvania. The Weather Bureau predicts the system will bring additional heavy snowfall over the district, with continuing below freezing temperatures and an overnight low around 18 degrees.
City Council plans further consideration of assessment methods and zoning changes after hearings. Deputy Assessor Don Williams will report on tax lists and correcting assessor books. A revised zoning ordinance, reflecting labor group input, is in final form and ready for council review. The main ordinance creating a daily $10 fine for store violations faced strong opposition and was not yet approved.
Moscow reports coal output lag hampers all industry and slows national economy. The Soviet Council of Ministers outlines 16 percent target rise for 1947 in goal output, cites war effects and crop losses as hardships, and demands increased production of tonnage and military supplies to bolster heavy industry and rail transport.
Buffalo New York March 1 3400 teachers stayed firm on demand for higher salaries despite state back to work call. Education Commissioner Francia Spaulding last night urged them to return to duty as Albany shows no sanctions. City schools remain closed affecting 171000 pupils on holiday with a strained school system.
A thief smashed the large display window of Taylor’s jewelry on West South Street at midnight and took 2000 in loot including a watch and four rings. Mrs. Owen Taylor and Mr. Taylor chased the suspect toward Perry Avenue but police failed to locate him. Described as a man about mid-weight with a blunt nose, the suspect fled before officers arrived. The breakage is valued around 200.
Tack Wilton to take over management of Powell Motor Co in Cleveland while Harold Powell shifts focus to new loan ventures. E F Battes, former Ford dealer in Girard, to replace Wilson at Powell car agency. Wilson to join Central National Bank of Cleveland after school year ends. family to remain until then.
Lava pours from Mount Etna creating fresh craters as nearby hamlets face threat. Reports say lava reached within 160 feet of Villa Musumeci and 195 feet near Tour. Villagers flee as molten flood nears Castiglione Di Sicilia outlying areas. experts discuss potential use of artillery to redirect lava if needed.
Hearing in Harrisburg by the Pennsylvania Milk Control Commission considers resuming daily doorstep milk service. Major local milk firms say installation costs are prohibitive and shortages of trucks cases and bottles complicate schedules. Drivers favor every other day deliveries while consumers support current system to avoid price rises. The 1949 curtailment of doorstep service was to conserve manpower and transportation facilities.
Telephone workers in 23 states filed formal strike notices with the NLRB ahead of potential walkouts. Union leaders say the moves are a legal formality to stay within the law while wage demands vary by region. Wage talks show proposed increases from 12 to 21 weekly, with some West Coast unions seeking 25 percent raises.
A fishing operation is set to begin Monday at the Carter Hill test well of the Pennsylvania Gas Company. Drillers will attempt to recover a lost string of tools at about 4200 feet and may block the hole with concrete if recovery fails. Crews prepared after a mishap last week and worked to bale water from the hole, then headed home as a winter storm closed the Bradford district.
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