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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1948

Page

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Estate Auction and Spring Stock Sale Near Andover

An auction listing from Andover advertises sale of horses cattle and farm stock including 200 head of cattle and horses. The notice notes freshened cows, a variety of livestock, garden items and household goods. Items include tables chairs and a piano with bids and attendance details for an upcoming auction on a Thursday evening near Mill streets. Local residents and neighbors are invited to attend.

Balklowe South Olymer Hill Guerin Rm. T Onal Elmas Chosiay Mill Streets Wiis News Jersey Tobin Johns

Union Pressure Sparks Coal Industry Crisis

Washington and Pittsburgh report urgent efforts to halt spreading coal walkouts as government options are considered. Miners refuse pits over a $100 monthly pension demand, while steel and related facilities face shutdowns risking fuel supply.

Associated Press Washington Truman Direcion Cyus Cine Bulsath Panis Vyiman Piptsburgh Steel Industry Moreiam United Mine Workers John TL Levis Oye Tong Hem Iermlington W. Va Chesapeake and Ohio Thireal Mites Penelory Paralsla Surendo Brian Hotnshiff Lewig Piltebureh Bethlehem Steel Company Johmstown

Misrbiat law proclaimed amid unrest in Usinan

Reports from Associated Press describe a riot near Amesia where civilians protested Chinese Communist forces nearby 100 miles east of Songnan. U S Marines engaged in combat at Qingdao with casualties reported as orders restricted release of details.

Usinan Singin Songnan Taiwan

Short term aid credited with averting European collapse

Representatives from 14 nations credit U S Interim aid with preventing a serious European collapse and enabling the Marshall Plan's first year funding. They note limited objectives and warn that without aid the Continent would have faced deeper economic ruin.

Paris United States Europe Prince Austria Ttaly Haliana Xeon Associated Press Concord Police Mento Reiher Hay Dumund Ratisom CERC John H. Willson Kenneth Hay A. Tikulls Claude Bouchiner Meman Serrentes Lage Prench Foreign Ministry CEEC Willson PBT Ingalls Meno Gonvicton Ie ’Osyenr Vermont Sherif Charles O'Brien Massachusetts New York

Marshall Plan Funding Moves Toward House Vote

In Paris a high American source says the European Recovery program is ready to start disbursing funds once the House of Representatives approves and the president signs the measure. The plan totals 5.2 billion dollars with an April 1 target for passage in Congress.

Paris Sno Tramelis Pen House of Representatives House Washington

Local CIO Union to Be Chartered at St Elizabeth's Mall

We United Auto Workers of America CIO plans to charter a local union in eastern Ohio and northwestern Pennsylvania. Richard E. Reisinger Cleveland director will present the charter and discuss wage demands under UAW contracts. Ralph Tillotson Brie sub regional CTO director will explain inflexible bargaining to workers.

We United Auto Workers of America, Cio Raymond “Mfg Colin Corry St. Elizabeth's Mall Reisinger International Union UAW Ralph Tillotson Brie CTO

Crucial Meeting at UN Council Over Czechoslovak Coup

The United Nations debate focused on a Chilean proposal to investigate Russia's role in the Czechoslovak coup. Delegates warned the issue could widen rifts between Moscow and Western powers. Russia appeared before the council for the second time in history amid mounting Cold War tensions.

Issuauine Marsh United Nations Ervoje Council Pras Ment Truman Russia Rebinell Counnell U.N Russa Counell Ypre Ah Transon

New Enlistees Strengthen Company A of Pa National Guard

New enlistees join Company A boosting the guard’s ranks to 28 men in Corry Pennsylvania. Three new recruits identified as Curt A Lindstrom Paul Lindstrom and Everett Higwenbothiam arrive from Corry.

Pennsylvania National Guard Hutt T Qurt A. Lindstrom Paul Lindstrom Everett Higwenbothiam Corry

Juvenilesnabbed in Break in Attempt

Three youths from First Ward, aged 11 14 and 15 were nabbed while attempting an entry at the G C Murphy Co store early last evening. Manager D Hivingston alerted by surveillance arrested one youth. two others fled. Police to pursue further investigation.

G. C. Murphy D. Hivingston

Truman urges swift action on European aid plan

President Truman told Congress Europe faces a critical threat and urged rapid draft law and universal military training. He backed joint UN efforts, pledged support to free nations, and pressed for decisive steps to speed European recovery with aid totaling hundreds of millions for the first year.

Washington Trumary Congress Europe My. Truman Sesson Pibhenl Ari Mehire Duarte Phingy Mer Tenman Truman Britain Prince Belgium Netherlands United States United Nations America Ae Universal Senate

Five Nations Sign 50 Year Mutual Aid Pact in Brussels

London reports a newly formed western alliance including Britain France Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg pledging mutual economic and military cooperation. The 50 year treaty creates a consultative council to address threats and provides armed assistance under Article 51 if Europe is attacked.

Associated Press London Great Britain France Belgium Netherlands Luxemy Bong Brussels Europe United Nations Russia Consultative Council Hewal Germany Palley

VFW Post 35th Anniversary Banquet Planned

More than 200 members of Archie W. Thompson Post 20010 VFW are to attend a 35th anniversary celebration at St Edward's Hall tonight. The event includes a banquet by post auxiliary, with Frank Hilton state commander as principal speaker on Americath ism and veterans' problems, followed by a fraternal dance with Gene Parlette's orchestra.

Archie W. Thompson Post Veterans of Foreign Wars St. Edward's Hall Post Auxiliary Frank Hilton VFW Gene Parlette

Slayer Escapes as Board Considers Pardon

A convicted slayer fled from Parchman Prison after seizing a submachine gun and a rifle with guards. Officials pursued him across a wide area as the board weighs a possible pardon. He had been serving a life sentence for killing a sheriff deputy in 194.

Associated Press Parchman Miss Spaieciaaroa Penitentiary Kenny Wagner Wormerer Greenwood Wagner Wes Sheritt

Labor taft hartley strike tests new law at packing plants

Chicago March 11 A major test for the Taft Hartley labor act unfolds as a three man board begins wage dispute hearings amid a national meat packing strike. President Truman seeks cooperation from unions and firms as workers stay on the job elsewhere. the strike’s impact on meat supply is not immediate.

Assomyled Chicago Accusyde Rueuice Mint Persident Aliah Wise CO Unilon Amerita Truman ASL CIO

Taft Sees Tax Cut Coming Despite Truman Message

Senator Taft predicts Republicans will press a tax cut despite President Truman’s forthcoming world situation speech. He notes GOP colleagues are hopeful and says a tax reduction of about 34.4 billion dollars is possible as Senate debates begin. Democrats, awaiting Truman’s plans, aim to block any full reduction.

Associated Preay Washington Taft Ohio Truman N. Hijforeien Gulley Tai GOP Tatl Congress Trunch Senate Republican Capitol Senate Barkley Lendar Thiman

Explosion disrupts Warren basketball victory celebration

Fans filled the city after a Warren win as an explosion occurred at 10:40 last night near Corry Jona OuIBG, ignited during celebrations. Investigators say the explosion appears tied to the victory event as authorities inspect the International North Center and Washington areas.

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Home Rule Rent Measure Faces Rigorous Battle

Washington March 17 The Home Rule Rent Control bill passed the House amid a heated battle with Senate opposition. The measure would strip federal officials of major powers and let local boards determine rents through April 1 1948 if upheld. Debate centered on who holds final say over vent ceilings and local control versus federal review.

Associated Presa Washington Senate Myers D-Pay House Congress Im Nolte

Fire Devours 16 City Blocks in Mangangue

Reports from Bogotá indicate a massive fire in Mangangue consuming 16 city blocks. The blaze left about 9,000 homeless and is said to have claimed several lives among children and two men. Around 800 houses were destroyed in the disaster.

Associated Préat

Corry Man Held For Court On Two Counts

A Corry man was ordered held for the May term of Erie county court after a hearing on two charges before Alderman 27, 8. Harrington released on 3000 bond. He had been arrested on desertion and support charges filed by his wife Dorothy Lewis Harrington. The second item notes the House Agriculture Committee vote to establish a subcommittee to probe the oleomargarine tax controversy with a report to Congress by next January.

Lyp W Marringwn Verry Erle County Court Cubbeth Harrington Dorothy Lewis Harrington Washington House Agricultura Committee Gomeress

Officials discuss depot move for Corry station

Top division officials of the Pennsylvania and Erie railroads met in Corry to discuss a potential depot relocation near Center Street and First Avenue. The plan would shift the depot west toward the railway junction, repurpose the Railway Express office, and may surface the area east of Center Street for parking.

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Tear Gas Quells Boy On Rampage In Chicago

In Chicago on March 17 a 16 year old boy armed with a bow arrow and a home made revolver fired on family members and police. Tear gas quelled the rampage after four police squads arrived. the youth William Tomaszek wounded his step brother James Gernes and threatened his parents and two other children.

Sly Chicago Padoe Joseph Rudnick William Tormaszek James Gernes Thad Rudnick Joseph Tomaszek Robert Eugene James N Nighbor Will Ham William Dred Wiliam

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