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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1947
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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