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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1947
Page
1
The Soviet government newspaper Izvestia denounces President Truman’s Greece and Turkey proposals as interference with UN pledges and internal affairs. It accuses Washington of arrogance, ignoring Security Council work, and warns that massive American aid undermines Greece's sovereignty while implying U. S. aims to control regional politics.
Eben Copbough of Corry was arrested on a worthless check charge after a complaint by six Titusville residents. Albert Hasbrouck filed the recharge alleging the man received a worthless check from him several weeks ago. The suspect remained held pending removal for action before Alderman Ni Allen Love.
Republicans and Democrats fight over 58m postmaster nominations stalled since Congress opened. Senator Langner of North Dakota pushes for an investigation into the appointment process. Democrats resist inquiry, while both sides exchange blame on party loyalty and procedure.
In Conneautville a farmhouse blaze killed Mrs Loretta Stumm aged 26 and her five year old son Donald. Fire Chief Jimmy Manrows estimates heavy losses from an explosion of gasoline poured on a stove. An empty five gallon can, battered and burned, was found near the origin. Jo seph Porro 16 who was nearby tried to rescue Mrs Stumm and the boy before fleeing to safety. Investigators conclude the explosion of gasoline caused the fire. the husband Vaughn Sturm is being sought. The bodies were taken to White Funeral Home and state investigators search for Mr Sturm.
City and state police investigate sap bucket thefts after a resident reports five buckets stolen from Maple Tires area on Wednesday night. Authorities anticipate more complaints as taps begin this season and vow to file charges against those responsible.
The Audie W. Thompson Post 264 VFW will host a Monday night celebration at the State Armory to mark its 24th year. A baked ham dinner at 6:36 will precede a variety show and dancing with an augmented orchestra, with guests including state commander A. U. Schroyer and visiting VFW leaders.
The Federal Public Housing Authority rejected all 15 bids for the Sunset Heights Housing development in Fairhaven near Thinsville, opting to pursue sale on a cash basis to a single purchaser. The highest bid was 496,000 from Philadelphia investors. the government has 890,000 sunk cost and will not readvertise the war housing unit. Negotiations with a single cash bidder may proceed, with further private-party sale steps noted for next month.
A Philadelphia bookkeeper named Benjamin Lieberman discovered a hidden stash worth $92,800 in his cellar. The money, in $10, $20, and $50 bills, was turned over to police. its owner is unknown and the officer on duty promised protection for the family.
A brittle, fragmentary report from Moscow on March 14 notes prospects for China crisis discussions among the Big Three fading. State and diplomatic sources indicate China unlikely to participate, with Molotov and others steering tense talks as tensions mount between the Soviet Union, United States, and allied powers.
Corry reports its bonded indebtedness has fallen to a record low. Officials project total debt at 818,000 if no new bonds are issued, with most remaining bonds due by May 1990. Several storm sewer issues have been fully paid, thanks to utility plant operations and past payments. The city notes Corry now has the lowest bonded debt among Third Class cities in Pennsylvania.
A Miami to Philadelphia flight crashed in heavy rain and night over the Ramapo Range 15 miles northeast of Newton. Residents and State Police aided a rapid rescue. Pilot Gene Genther 34 and three passengers were hospitalized with serious but non fatal injuries.
In Sydney a member of the Byrd Antarctic expedition, Tollinwall, 24, died when the automobile he rode in crashed into a telegraph pole and a brick wall after swerving to avoid a collision with another car. The crew were ashore after months at sea and the accident killed one crew member with others injured.
Employees of ML Clemens Pottery Co appeal to the Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati after a district judge denied their portal pay claim. The action targets the high court, with Edward Lamb and George Read filing notice of appeal.
A committee from the International Association of Machinists, local unions, plans a meeting next Tuesday evening to discuss the proposed city zoning ordinance. All city workers and employees are invited to attend and participate as the session reviews the ordinance and recommendations for submission to the city council. The report is delayed for later submission and the mayor announced no vote at the postponed session.
The American Red Cross appointed two new directors, Miss Ethel Mccoray Disney Red Cross virmian and L. B. Sea deprescrrative from Aero Em ployes Benefit Assertion. The board voted Mrs. Barney Johnson to service chaurinal and Mrs. Joan Root to executive aeuvre tory. A Home Service Claims Institute event at Brie on April 3 was noted, and the current fund campaign was reported progressing. Attendance at last night’s session included several named members.
Washington reports President Truman overruled military experts and Congress to keep the wartime draft open at month’s end. The Senate committee transcript shows calls to delay transfer of local board records and maintain open draft files in case the world situation worsens.
A U S Army Air Force plane with three men aboard disappeared after taking off from Cape Harrison Labrador bound for Goose Bay. The last position reported was seven miles southwest of Cape Harrison near a Labrador outpost, with the search continuing as of today.
Pittsburgh March 14 Hacky W Twadley Carnegie Pay Industrialist and new owner of the Pittsburgh Shewaliit and Northern Railroad said today three small segments of the 181 mile coal hauling line have been sold to the Pennsyl vaning Railroad. The sections totaling eight miles of main track and about 16 miles of yards are speated at St. Marys Olean N Y and Farmers Valley Pa.
Treasury position on March 12 shows receipts of 181 177,891 25. expenditures 885 702 380 70. balance 6 42 19 800 28. total debt 260 765 210 007 39. increase over prior year 3 271 556 00.
Ath ens March 14 The Creek press office announced a Ural United Nations investigating commission was met by guerrillas today on a western Macedonia route to Al Irania with no casualties. Asuncion March 14 Insurgents reportedly joined battle with Toya government troops and widened their lines in an indicated 100 mile front. Police said five men fled in a vehicle toward Haifa after bombs were set off. Washington March 14 The House Ways and Means Committee moved toward securing a tax cut of 38.5 million for individuals overriding administration advice.
Los Angeles detectives questioned three men in the Evelyn Winters murder case as District Attorney William Simpson prepared to seek grand jury indictments for Myron L. Pant in the strangulation of Mage Lorene Preston. Two earlier female deaths, Elizabeth Short the Black Dahlia and Jeanne Prench, remained unsolved. No definite link established yet between the suspects and Winters.
William A. Seaven former superintendent at the Firmond Manufacturing Company and longtime Corry resident died this afternoon at Corry Hospital after a long illness. He had been critically ill for months. Funeral services and a full obituary will be published Saturday.
The freighter Telia Stockton reported near Honolulu that weather was moderating and rescue was expected for 22 men from the stern section and eight from the bow of the broken tanker. Navy patrol bombers were sent to search for 12 crew members drifting in lifeboats or life rafts after a storm Wednesday about two miles northwest of Honolulu.
Across Washington, March 14, President Truman's plan to aid Greece and Turkey attracted strong support in Congress. Republicans and Democrats hinted the measure would pass with a large majority, while some warned against tying aid to broader concessions. The White House emphasized limited military assistance, but critics feared a display of American weakness if funds were blocked or altered.
Army engineers report wells in Arlington County have yielded 7 168 gallons of gasoline with help from U S Geologic Survey and Burney experts. Wells likely draw from nearby filling station tanks and a fuel company tank farm. Fire hazard prompted police to cordon off the area as crews recover the liquid for autos.
Two U S postal workers performed a task amid a chaotic scene in Minn. as Spencer Smith led the effort. Alexandrite Tupac Cartier sought to reform and Fred San Bernshdun faced guilt, wailed for Miliooeyesiten Weihby.
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