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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1947

Page

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MacArthur urges early peace with UN supervision for Japan

In Tokyo on March 17 General MacArthur urged an early end to the Allied occupation of Japan and a peace treaty to finalize demilitarization and economic blocading. He said the United Nations could supervise political reform and warned the third phase economic policy could not be settled by occupation authorities.

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Fifteen Planes Lost In Erie Institute Fire

At the Hiile Institute of Aeronautics in Kearsarge a fire after 1 a m destroyed 15 airplanes and a hangar, with two more hangars and the office burned. Damage may exceed 150000. Investigators consider overheating or a defective wiring as possible causes, with no evidence of arson. Firemen saved twelve aircraft and a third hangar despite heavy smoke.

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Supreme Court speeds rule on Lewis contempt case

The Supreme Court ordered that its mandate in the Lewis case be reissued March 20, ten days earlier than usual. It bars a new walkout by miners ahead of March 20 and upholds a $10,000 fine on Lewis while maintaining a $2.8 million potential levy on the United Mine Workers. The ruling clarifies contempt penalties from last fall and aims to prevent another strike under the existing contract.

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Five City Crashes Reported Over Weekend

Five automobile crashes were investigated by city police over the weekend with no injuries. Reports include a collision at West Park and North Center. a three car crash on North Center injuring no one. a Park Street Washington street incident. an East Main Street collision involving Apthorp and Robbins. and a stray New York registered vehicle that damaged a parking meter before fleeing. Police obtained the license number and sought to identify the owner.

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CONTINUE HUNT FOR PLANE CRASH VICTIMS

Grenobly France March 17. With 18 bodies recovered searchers planned to resume the hunt today for other victims of the Air France liner crash 25 miles south of here Friday with 23 aboard. The search was abandoned temporarily yesterday for fear of iwi fonnhes.

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Six Injured In Columbus Car Wreck On Route 6

Six persons were injured when a Columbus car—driven by Gerald D. Thompson and owned by his father F Thompson—was wrecked on Route 6 near Warren. Miss Jessie Wojtaszel of Bust Mini stole remained hospitalized with a spinal injury at Warren General. Other injured include John Brady of Meadville with a fractured pelvis and scalp injuries, Alice Samson of Plotfield with deep cuts and severe concussions, and passengers William Milek and Carl T. Noll. Thompson faces reckless driving charges. investigation by Officer Bruce Reeder notes they had traveled from Meadville and Pittsfield before the crash.

Warren Hospital Watyen Gerald D. Thompson Columbus F. ‘Thompson Jessie Wojtaszel Bust Ministeal Unis City Warren Genfral Othe John Brady Meadville Alice @. Samson Plitfield Thompson William Milek West Pleasant Street Ann Carl T. Noll Meadyite Bruce Reeder Warren Tts City Brady Nell Corry Moose Club Logoko Warren Young Thompson Flick Miss Wortiswek Anc Pittsfield

Daylight time shift and labor strikes ripple UK and US

AP reports Britain moves clocks forward under a daylight saving plan amid a winter industry strike. In the US, about 100,000 United Rubber Workers across Goodyear, Firestone, Goodrich and U.S. Rubber set a strike for Sunday at midnight unless wage demands are met. Also: Gen Cavius Clay nominated for full general. Civil Service Commission wins challenge to fire a sympathizer. Calcutta reels from communal violence as police patrol riot sites.

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Woman Dies In Wreck On Way To City

Two women from Youngstown Ohio traveling Route 6 toward Corry died in a highway crash near an embankment after their Oldsmobile slid on snow. Mrs Eivy Barlory and Mrs Lydig were en route to handle business when the car struck a tree and toppled down the slope. State Police attributed the accident to slick conditions and loss of control. The body was taken to Levine General Home in Cambridge Springs and a verdict of accidental death was planned.

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Truck Hit By Freight Train Near Youngsville

Warren March 1. William D. Mattson 36 of Pittsfield suffered shoulder and head injuries when his truck owned by Danny Groves of Wrightsville struck a freight train at a private crossing about a mile and a half from Youngsville. He was admitted to Warren General Hospital.

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Paraguay Rebels Score Successes Across Border Fronts

Paraguan rebels reportedly overran Pen Hermosa and freed about 1,000 officers held there. Brazil tightened border defenses citing large dissident movements near Concepción and Amambay. Leaders named include Gol Alfredo Galeano. Refugees sought shelter as civilian authorities prepared emergency measures.

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Teachers Lead Pennsylvania Walkout For Higher Pay

Harrisburg reports say Pennsylvania teachers from many regions planned a march on the capital to press for salary increases. A Philadelphia organizer cited wage boost plans while House leaders warned against the method as the 1847 General Assembly debates the budget and a hoped $97 million for teacher raises remains in Governor Dulles budget draft.

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Small Blaze At Hammond Plant Fire Quickly Contained

A small blaze at the Hammond coal storage facility was discovered during the noon hour and extinguished by the Gorsy fire department. Firemen confined the flames to a small building housing staging equipment, with about 400 dollars in damage to the structure and equipment from the overhauled stove incident.

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Woman Killed By Auto At Warren

Warren Pa March 17 two women walking home from ehutch ern injured one fatally when a car skidded on a slippery road striking them. Mrs Christina Hale 85 killed and Mrs Edes A Hoelin 15 mother of Police Chief George Husky seriously injured. Driver identified as Donald Mervine of Sheffield Warren attorney.

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End of Martial Law in Holy Land Triggers Jewish Joy

In Jerusalem, about 38,000 Jews welcomed martial law ending after British rule. Police guarded streets as crowds gathered hours before curfew lifted. Authorities reported progress against underground arms, while violence persisted in pockets. The British government announced shifted control from Jerusalem’s Mea Shearim area and surrounding plain, urging Jews to boost cooperation with authorities amid ongoing tensions. The Jewish Agency offices were damaged in a suspected strike during the unrest.

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Dropping Of Pennsy Local Is Again Rumored

Conflicting reports from Oil City and Titusville claim the Pennsy local may be removed or altered. Officials discuss potential substitutes including bus service to Warren and connections to the Erie and Philadelphia trains. final decision remains undisclosed amid questions of mail and passenger timetables.

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New Confidence Game Reported by Police

A new confidence game targets Catholic priests in towns east of Corry Pennsylvania. Harry Baumer, posing as a released convict, visits rectories and asks for funds after being advised by prison officials to contact clergy. He has swindled several sums and is still at large in Pennsylvania with police statewide alert.

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Hurricane Kills Six In Britain Press Hurricane Kills Six In Britain Press

A hurricane that swept Britain killed six people and caused millions in property damage before dissipating. The Air Ministry forecast milder weather but warned of heavy rains and gales. Winds up to 88 miles an hour uprooted trees and wrecked buildings, leaving thousands marooned amid severe floods.

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Corry Man Hopes To Catch Boat To China By Air Plans

Corry area resident Christensen, delayed by a snowstorm that grounded his plane, planned to reach Newport News and board a China boat via Washington. He previously flew to Erie and intended to fly again, aiming to ship farm animals to China. He has earlier traveled to Slovakia and Greece with livestock aboard boats.

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Bevin Flags China Issue as Britain Seeks Neutral Line

Britain’s Bevin reportedly rejected Molotov’s China conference proposal and signaled a secondary role for Britain in Soviet American China policy. U S diplomats pushed for broader input from smaller nations on postwar Germany peace while preparing for key talks with Molotov and Stalin.

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