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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1947

Page

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Fragmented Real Estate Listing Amid Hazy OCR

Damaged OCR copy lists livestock horses and multiple items with prices and measurements. Mentions cows, horses, platered items, and a few names and numbers but many fragments unreadable.

Pennsylvania's 1947 49 budget tops state history

The General Assembly received Pennsylvania’s all time high 1947 49 budget, projected at about 1 billion with $183 million in new taxes. Governor Duff urged new levies on luxuries, corporations, tobacco and alcohol to fund the emergency two year plan.

Associated Press Harrisburg General Assembly Pennsylvania Duff House Senate Pennnsylvania Inter Sey~tal Schull River Graterford White Fall Finnncis Meir Bonung

Open Meetings Bill Aims to End Star Chamber Practice

Harrisburg March 11 The House plans hearings on a measure to force open meetings for all municipal agencies. Rep Howard F Boorse (R Montgomery) said the bill, supported by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association, would require public access to regular and special meetings of police and sub divisions of local government.

Star Chamber Howard F. Boorse Boorse Montgomery House Muntelpar Corporators Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers' Association Jol Fouse-Bennie Committee

Hospitals for alcoholics proposed in state plan

In Harrisburg Senate action, Democrats urge investigation of the Liquor Control Board and push a bill to establish state hospitals for alcoholism treatment funded by a one percent share of net liquor profits. Three sponsors back a commission to run the facilities with initial $100,000 Commonwealth funding.

Preas Harrisburg Ligder Aured Senate Liquor Control Board Eimer J.holland James A. Gell Jacob W. Camr Iguor Fu Lalli Yoon Commonwealth John Dent Joseph M. Barr Allegheny

Three Unions Hold Meetings Amid Contract Talks

Three unions of the In erations Association of Machin its held sessions yesterday. Lodge 1097, Lodge 1308, and Lodge 14a discussed the new contract as Aero Supply Union reviewed its proposal for member approval. Negotiations continue with Ajax S. A. of M. Union and Corry Jamestown unit meeting with John Jackson present.

Inerations Association of Machinets Lodge 1097 Lodge 1308 Lodge 14A Aero Supply Union Emyilage Ajax S. A. of M Seston Tomorow Ing Otare Corry-Jamestown Union John Jackson Matick Aero Union Seneiotn

Court delays Erie City decision on mayoral succession

Court action drags in Erie as judges weighing petitions from Republican County Chairman Sam Roberts and others. The case centers on replacing Mayor Charles Barber and Alderman George Brabender amid council indecision. Decision may take days or longer as commissioners Evans and Louk consider options for a new appointee.

Corry Chare Bacher Erid White Ross Therig City Wong Barber Lye Court House Evans Louk Erie George Brabender At Is Beth Itill Meke

Corry Woman Escapes Gas After Fumes In City Building

Mrs Don Stewart of Corry was revived after being overcome by gas fumes in the Corry City Building. She was found unconscious on the Moor of the Chamber of Commerce office by Maude Gordon and transported to Corry Hospital by ambulance. Doctors treated her and she is reported in good condition today.

Don Stewart Corry Hospital Volo Steward A A. O'Hare Byueken- Keating Corry Maude Gordon

Paraguay Army Prepares Attack on Insurgents

Reports from Montevideo indicate Paraguay plans a significant military action against insurgents led by Major Aguirre. Government broadcasts warn of heavy bombardment if rebels resist, following a Feb attack on an Asuncion police office that left six soldiers and a civilian dead.

Montevideo Upuuitly Paraguys Mehsere Concepeelon Goncepelon Governimay Major Aguirre

Will Indict Corry Bandit in May

Bernard Stout, held in Mie Alero jail, will be indicted in May on armed robbery charges in Erie and Samini county. If convicted he faces transfer to Erie county for related hold up counts. Preliminary papers also filed for Frank Bender in juvenile court for robbery cases. Two killed in Pennsylvania rock fall at Saltshore tunnel excavation.

Bernard Stout Ohio Exie County da' Ilan McLaughlin Munigusy Berard Stout Mie Alero Enye Akron Stout Varias Chile Willy Thyes Samiinit Erie County Tink Lom Gon Hheve Sidh Frank Bender Rock Wali Indiana E. F. Flemiox Saltshore Tunnel Alfred Quinn Edward Quarford Raymond Taylor Tortafce M. Deforny Salina

Navigator Plunges From Plane Dome Into Atlantic Ocean

A navigator aboard Trans World Airlines' Star of Hollywood was ejected through a hemispheric dome and dropped about four miles into the Atlantic Ocean, 600 miles east of Gander Newfoundland. The plane survived the incident and returned safely to Gander. Destinations mentioned include Sag Harbor New York and Alexandria Virginia. Coast Guard units launched searches as officials investigated how the astrodome failed and the navigator was expelled.

Soy Poonyyen New York Trans World 1 Hollywood Atlantic Ocean Gander Newfoundland TWA D. Bemilles Alexandria Coast Sginciuis Algerult Co Ah Sander Assengers Jandstat Lockheers Fryward Pissenger

Collapse in Cincinnati Building Traps Residents

Rescue work continues after a Cincinnati downtown building collapses trapping several occupants. Fire Chief Barney Hillston reported that workers tunneled through debris and a gas shaft while water undermined the basement, and several men were said to be aboard the elevator at the moment of failure. Local officials feared a delayed collapse as crews search for survivors.

Associated Acres Cincinnait Barney G Hillston Lele Livi Houston Pearl Street Gr Lin Rae Ama Howard Benjani Pyle Benjamie

Hearings Begin on State Bonus Plan in Pennsylvania

Lawmakers open hearings on Governor Duff's plan to pay World War II veterans a monthly overseas duty stipend and a monthly for service in the Pacific. House Military Affairs Chairman Royer expects a large turnout from labor and veterans groups to testify. The measure, backed by Veterans groups, would authorize bonds to raise about 6000000 for the largest single Commonwealth outlay.

Associates Press Paprisaurg Bolle Pennssylvania Baker Royer House Military Affairs Committee Labor Veterans Royer Duff Roger Sidlipe Opic

Fire Victim's Body Found In Ruins After Blaze

The charred body of Grover Geyer, 61, of Pittsburgh, was found among the ruins of the Warren State Hospital cattle sheds destroyed by fire on March 2. Coroner reports a fractured skull from the flames and notes Geyer had been in hospital care prior to death.

Warren Grover Geyer Pittsburgh Waeren State Hospital Geyar Coustas Warren County Ceyer Geyer

Corry Board Advances Tax Collection and School Plans

The Corry Board of Education discussed delinquent per capita taxes collected by Ben Wilkinson collection agency totaling 5500. Notices for 1930 to 1946 will be mailed. funds to be used for health and school programs including remedial dental care and deafness prevention. Budget work to start next month. cafeteria meals and equipment purchases reviewed.

Corry Board of Bducati Ben Wilekinson School Rifles Swarty Sanitily Goory Zate Angie Shad Corry Campilen Sonte Legitature Yrtafels Pennsylvania Cory Board Department of Public Tnsivurlion Harrisburg Finindontioy Swarta Atlante Suphi Swartz Walter Scott West Maint Foltettar

Government may end year with balanced budget

Washington March 1 The government has a good chance to end the 1847 fiscal year with a balanced budget the first since 1931 when the federal default was 462 thousand dollars Analysts said if the budget is not balanced by June 30 the gap will narrow but may still be large with prior deficits of up to tens of billions during wartime and postwar periods

Lynsboomen Washington

Budget To Grant Schools 38 Percent Of All State Funds

Pennsylvania's 1947 49 budget allocates 8208 000 000 for schools a record share. Commonwealth 2 549 districts receive 188 482 400 in subsidies plus funds for salaries and school menu program. Governor warns against growing state control as shares rise toward 40 percent in the next biennium.

Associated Press Farrisburg Pennsylvania Dutts Alghast Commonwealth Budge Comunion

Peoria Railroad Chief Shot Dead in Public Street

George McNear, 65, president of the Toledo Peoria and Western Railroad, was killed by a gunman while walking near his Peoria home in a long running dispute with railroad unions. Witnesses saw a car speed away. police found his cane nearby as he collapsed. The feeder line has endured a 37 month strike with ongoing company union clashes.

Associated Press Peorta George &, McNear Toled, Peoria and Western Railroad Ince Vailrond Blaff Frank S. Flood Wow McNear Cloud McNear Flood Tinois Efiner Tnd Keokut

Wartime taxes extended as Truman signs law

In Washington on March 1 President Truman signed legislation extending wartime excise tax rates. It keeps high rates on goods like igor and furs jewelry and for transportation services indefinitely. Labor Secretary Schwellenbach predicted fewer strikes but warned wage changes could trigger chaos. In Jerusalem on March 1 explosions from band mine and hand grenades disrupted quiet streets as British troops searched the northwest area.

Washington Truman Dogay Schwellenbach Jerusalem Trops

Test between Molotov and State Secretary shapes up

Moscow dispatch reports the second session of the four power Foreign Ministers Conference opens with Molotov proposing to place the Chinese question on the agenda as a test of strength with Secretary of State Marshall. Western diplomats say China should be consulted as a UN member.

Moscow George C. Marinal Woud Forden V. M. Molotov Molotov Marshall Nigang China Marshall Trendy Midlotov Ha United Nations Foreign Ministers Dhim

Fire Threatens Blatt Theatre in Mayville Blaze

A blaze at Mayville damages the Blatt Brothers property housing Carlson Theater and a bakery. Quick action by the Mayville Fire Company contained the fire with smoke and water damage limited to the Blatt building.

Carlson Moyie Mayville Blatt Brothers Rex Vie Mayville Gre Company Carlson Theater ChiWtauque Baking Company W. D. Broce

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