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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1947
Page
1
Heavy snow caused highways closures and crippling rail traffic around Corry. Erie railroad lines north to Buffalo blocked while trains faced long delays and several annulments. Passenger and freight service near Corry remained severely disrupted for hours.
London dispatch reports Prime Minister Stalin stepped down as minister of Soviet armed forces citing excessive workload. General Nikolai Bulganin named as acting head while Stalin remains in other top posts. change follows earlier reshuffle and ongoing postwar demobilization.
The Helals School District kept buildings open with a single session as attendance fell across campuses. Percentages reported: Senior High 41, Junior High 40, Fairview 60, Concord 85, Washington 50, Harding 49. Weather and travel disruptions delayed trains and blocked roads, with emergency snow plows working overnight.
George Gordon Jr. collided with a Loblaw bread truck blocked by a deep snow bank on Route 6. Damage to Gordon’s car estimated at $400. no injuries reported. Several jackknifed tractors caused major delays on nearby routes. Route 19 between Waterford and Erie saw multiple collisions and one large traffic snarl before reopening days later.
President Truman travels from Washington to Mexico to reaffirm the United States pledge to non intervention and hemispheric solidarity. He vows to reject outside imposition while warning against lawlessness beyond borders and outlining a day of ceremonies, a wreath laying, and diplomatic engagements at the U S embassy and Mexican offices.
Aero Employees Benefit Association members pledged one dollar per member toward the Red Cross drive, adding about 460 dollars toward a total of 727 dollars collected so far. Cherry, drive chairman, said results are still being tallied as city progress is assessed and more groups plan similar participation.
A freight train derailed near Biotalo to Oi Sky and arrived late in Corry. Cars remain on the blocked track near Mayville as crews attempt to clear the line after a heavy storm stalled the engine and halted operations.
Council approves a permit for a tire and service station at the southeast corner of North Center Street and Columbus Avenue, estimated at 15 000 dollars. The existing southwest corner station will be razed and traffic concerns noted.
The Panther Valley miners returned to work after a three week strike ended yesterday on orders from Thomas Ahmedy secretary transfer of the APUr Unit. The Lehigh Navigation Coal 36 work resumed following a three day stoppage at 23, AlpBers 00 feph.
Reports from Jerusalem and Tel Aviv describe open warfare in the British Mandate as martial law confines the city. Banks in Tel Aviv close, about four million dollars withdrawn amid fears of further violence while Gen. Macmillan denies war with the Jewish population.
A 80 000 gallon water tank and 100 foot steel tower at Millsville Works collapsed after high winds and ice. The incident damaged parked cars, disrupted power, and halted plant operations until 3 30 p m. No injuries reported.
AP dispatch reports secretary states Greece aid is of prime importance to the U.S. in Washington. Separate items note the New York Cotton Exchange closing on strike demands, a derailment blocking major tracks in New York state, and three men in Clearfield County fined 500 each for conspiracy to defraud with restitution ordered.
Fire Chief Pailéon reported ongoing issues with blocked streets hindering fire access this afternoon. He urged renewed assistance to clear snow from water hydrants and ensure immediate response routes.
Reports say Douglay Ward died at Warren State Hospital infirmary from head injuries after a beam struck him during the Sunday fire. Investigators search for Grover Meyer, a patient missing amid the blaze, while another worker, Adam Andhegg, improves from back injuries.
Aimed at preventing stoppages by allowing the governor to order arbitration during stalled negotiations. The bill, sponsored by Sen. A. Evans Kephart, would set an eight day waiting period and permit the Commonwealth to hire replacement workers if essential employees refuse to work.
A severe $80,000 blaze swept Conneautville destroying an opera house area and injuring two people. Firefighters from Linesville Springboro and Meadville battled subfreezing winds to save nearby shops including a beauty salon a hardware store and a barber shop. One operator suffered leg injuries from an oil stove explosion and an unidentified fireman cut by flying glass. Damaged or destroyed include two plumbing shops a meat market and the Crick movie building. The cause is under investigation.
The article reports a planned 14 billion dollar budget cut stirring House debate. It notes potential congressional action to preserve selective service records and maintain funding for related programs amid the fiscal squeeze.
House stalled on President Truman’s budget as conflict with the Senate over a 37.5 billion dollar proposal persisted. Byrnes urged quick Senate ratification of postwar treaties as Marshall prepared for Moscow talks to shape Balkan policy.
Associated Press reports the Navy Antarctic Expedition begins retreat as the three-ship group halts activities and turns north. One group remains offshore while others prepare to stop in Hays and Communichions, with limited exploration after a decisive 60 mile engagement and rough seas.
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