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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1947
Page
1
A garbled note appears to describe a Corry man asking Marion residents about buying a property or planning a move. It mentions a box address, rooms, a cure, and references to a list of names and contacts. The text is fragmented with unclear actions and dates.
The Corry Red Cross chapter reports 1080 members enrolled in a 14 year campaign amid slow door to door solicitation hampered by heavy city traffic and weather. Earl Cherry announces large plant donations and expects broad participation across unions, shops, and offices as canvassing accelerates.
A reader letter urges vigilant scrutiny of postwar spending as the 1947 budget nears 637.5 billion dollars. The writer questions subsidies, war-winddown costs, and reliance on federal aid, urging individuals to know how tax dollars are used and demanding economical planning. The piece notes growth in civilian personnel and asks why relief and agency costs rise in peacetime. Continued on Page Six.
Liquor sales in Corry and across Pennsylvania show a sharp decline of about 25 percent in Corry during January to March, following a statewide 44 percent drop from January through March. Retailers attribute the fall to the 35 cent per fifth price increase on most beverages, wine excepted, with store clerks noting reluctance to pay higher prices and tighter inventories.
With the thaw the district's maple producers moved to sap preparation and tapping. At Harwood farm 2500 trees are expected to be tapped by Wednesday if warm weather holds. Other farms including Burrows, Robinsons, McCullough, and Cibbons reported progress, aiming for full operation next week as temperatures rise.
Philadelphia March 8 Seven Pennsylvania businessmen pleaded innocent in US District Court here to charges of violating sugar ruse regulations. Indictments returned November 1 named Claude S Zimmerman Lansford grocer who obtained more than 10000 polls of sugar after rationing coupons. Recipients included George Capos Gus Woods J Alpig Babb of Tamaqua Michael Kyvach St Clair Ross Roles Hazelsburg and Thomas Sovantakos Pottsville. All have been free of bath.
Washington March reports say President Truman will likely announce a Greek crisis policy Monday after conferring with congressional leaders. At the State Department the British ambassador and Acting Secretary Acheson discussed Greek problems. Chinese press notes massing Communist troops near Tsingtao and advances toward Riohten near 4 miles north west. A Greek coal ship exploded off the English Channel, injuring crew. it was on its first Atlantic voyage carrying coal from Newport News to Antwerp.
The budget impasse in Congress could trigger a nine cent per meal increase for about 300 students in two Gen ty school cafeterias. If federal funds are cut, roughly 200 students in Corry and nearly 10,000 in Erie County area schools would be affected, as meals would cover only half the cost of equipment and operations. Officials warn if funds vanish many students may bring lunches, risking program discontinuation. Schools across several districts, including Erie area and surrounding townships, participate in the subsidized meal program.
The government plans to urge the Supreme Court to issue an immediate mandate against John J. Lewis and the United Mine Workers to avert a soft coal stoppage. Union attorneys question the move while executives claim large profits under government control are overstated. Sixty hours after the ruling, Lewis faces delays and possible contract actions as the dispute weighs on coal production and workers.
Great Falls Montana March 4. Recuperated from injuries after their B 29 crashed in Greenland February 21. Eleven airmen of the Flying 29 Bomb Squadron, known as Reg Bird, are slated to depart for Fairbanks Alaska from here. They were brought to the United States for treatment of frozen fingers and toes three days after the crash. They will depart for Alaska after landing at the Great Falls Army Air Base.
Washington May all labor leaders urged unity and a merger of labor groups into a single American Congress of Labor. LaGuardia proposed four departments covering transmission, walling, professional aid entertainment workers, and all other skills, and urged Congress to avoid hasty labor law changes.
Banks and banking groups in Corry and surrounding area debate Saturday closing as legislative action looms. Citizens National Bank and National Bank of Corry express opposition to closing. Evie Clearing House Association circulates a survey to gauge banker stance. Some banks later indicate a neutral or supportive view, while business leaders show strong interest in keeping weekend hours. The drive to pass a state law making Saturday closing optional gains momentum with backing from banking officials and merchants.
Dublin report quotes Labour MP Delargy asserting Britain will never again be a first order military power. He argues Churchill cannot prevent empire liquidation and warns the empire is dissolving beyond resistance.
The Elmer Sh Gnevler Post No 35 Legion marks its 28th anniversary with a Saturday March 15 gathering at 6 p.m. at the Legton home, chaired by Mark Anderson. The American Legion, formed in Paris in 1919, will be celebrated alongside Post 35 with a remodeled North Center street venue, a buffet dinner, dance, and social events coordinated by the Women’s Auxiliary and Anna Anderson Post.
At a special directors meeting of the Community Loan Company of Carty the plan to postpone the stockholders meeting set for March was approved. The group presented a bid to buy all or part of the shares, potentially higher than a prior offer, with sealed bids to be opened next week from the local group and a union organization. The Curry group proposal would allow all shares to be purchased while letting shareholders keep an interest in future operations, though no price figures are public and several tentative offers are under consideration.
Seven people died from gunfire as Paraguay's capital imposed a curfew after a brief uprising aimed at overthrowing President Moriniga and Interior Minister Moyiniga. Insurgents attacked police HQ, but government troops retook the site. one soldier and an officer were killed, and a civilian died in the counterattack.
Secretary of State Marshall indicated the United States backs a four power security pact as an interim step toward a peace treaty for Germany and Austria. He said a 40 year pact could clear obstacles for Allied settlements and will be central at Moscow. British Foreign Secretary Bevin arrived in Moscow for talks with other foreign ministers to forge peace terms for Germany and Austria.
Robert C. Dunlop, 37 year old accountant, is urged by J Howard Pew to be named successor as president of Sun Oil Co. Pew, retiring after 42 years as president since 1912, proposes Dunlop be named to head the firm while his brother Joseph N. Pew would become chairman.
President Truman weighs authority and funds to intervene in Greece as Britain withdraws from regional duties. Aimed at halting communist influence, the move would involve Congress and could shape postwar European defense and Soviet relations. The plan centers on substantial funding over five years, with broad bipartisan consultation.
Rep. Cairns D. Kearns R Be announces intent to introduce revised labor legislation in Congress as House subcommittee investigates Western Pennsylvania SIO-APL jurisdiction. Report notes timing and potential measures under review amid ongoing inquiry and related labor issues.
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