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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1948

Page

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Wide Area Destruction From Wind Storm Thousands Affected

Severe gales lash wide areas causing over 50 deaths and more than 300 injuries. Utility lines down, traffic halted, and signals out as poles trees and roofs fail across cities from Texas to New York. Red Cross mobilizes aid while insurance expect claims. damage runs to millions with many areas isolated.

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Expenses To Slash Taxes Says Babson

Roger W Babson argues for reduced government expenses and lower taxes to boost employment and prices. He cites rising building costs, higher wages, and tax increases across federal and state levels, urging administration change and backing defense funding while cutting overall taxes. Continued on page one.

Roger W. Babson Jabeon Parie Peniy Exektion Providend Technie Friens Colin Tilak Tap Vetermis Pune Djaihor Navy Truman

Mystery on Route Near Corey Under Investigation

Reports from yesterday night describe a young woman seen along the highway near Corey around 11:30 PM. Police and hospital staff confirmed she received treatment and was taken home by relatives. rumors suggested intoxication or a failed attempt at secrecy. The incident remains unconfirmed with no clear motive or proof.

Rik Corey Hugh O'Hare Hebalse

United Nations Partition Plan Faces New Palestinian Proposal

AUSTIN HOPES IN WITT APCECT UIT With MWh o NEW PROPOSAL! ty Associated Prows LAKE SUCCESS, N. ., March 20. America’s stance on Palestine triggers a global storm as U S sources say the UN will likely accept a sudden proposal to abandon partition. The text outlines Jewish and Arab positions, a provisional Jewish government, and Britain’s plan to surrender its mandate, with a note of continued conflict and a looming UN session.

Prows Warren RP Alsi Holy Land London Washington Austin Tie UN Assembly Callen TN Putertine Jotta Sion Partition Commission Tel Aviv United Nations Hagena Arsha Dermalent Christ Britain League of Nations Palestine Abdel Rahman Azzam jPasti Arab League Lebanon

Hospital appeals to cut phone inquiries

Superintendent Edgar Alexander appeals to residents to limit nonessential phone calls to the hospital. A new switchboard and system improvements aim to reduce inquiries. Only emergency calls will reach nurses on duty, and visiting hours remain 1 to 3 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Edgar Alexander Noley Brent

Palm Sunday Services Told by Cory Churches

Palm Sunday observances outlined for Cory churches with special services tomorrow. The Emmanuel church will feature the distribution of palms as part of the rites. Gypsy Robe Lee wed in New York today to De Diego, her third marriage, age 42.

Cory Ste Thames Bt. Huenneth Gypsy Robe Lee New York Milten Gypsy Roce Lee Duo de Diego Miss Lee Gavy Harge Os Diego Be

Mine Chief To Meet With Operators

Washington March 20 John Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, declines to fully trust a Monday mediation session with coal operators. He warns only a few leaders can settle pension funding disputes, noting the wider coal strike has already shut steel and other plants. Lewis cites invoking figures like Fairless Humphrey Hanna Harriman Buchanan and others as the real decision makers.

Washington Cnn Lewis Cyrus S. Ching Ching United Mine Workers Lone Rexters Polly Messrs Fairless United States Steely Humphrey M. A. Hanna Harriman Union Pacific Buchanan Old, Bend Francis Tsland Creek Alex Ander Pocahontas Humphrey

Local 828 United Auto Workers Charter Granted

A charter for a new union for SY embroloyes of N Raymond Mig Co presented in St Elizabeths Hall. Local 828 was designated with officers John Hudeck Frank Gates Virginia Brown Albert Childs Clarence Mixer Russell Merritt Russell Little Don Maloney.

Raymond Mig. Co GIO St. Elizabeth's Hall United Auto War Reuben Peters UAW International National Labor Relaions Board NERA John Hudeck Frank Gates Virginia Brown Albert Childs Clarence Mixer Thomas Yurnaxo Russell Merritt Ruse Sel Little Don Maloney

New Passenger Station Hopes Again Broken

Conflicting reports from Erie Railroad officials and Corry residents dampen plans for a new passenger station. A recent Erie to clarify the matter focused on track changes in the Bercy yards and an interchange track extension. Previous rumors of a West of Center Street depot with direct connects were not confirmed, with some suggesting repurposing the current depot as employee parking.

Tadlhy Cory Lnal Eliy Mikhh Daassenger George C. Mranke Ansistant Evie Rairond Cleveland Prank Corry Erie Railroad Erie Pennsylvania Railroad Rogal Railway Bercy Center Street Railway Eris Pennsylvaniaraens Cen

National Chapter Aims as Duty Campaign Hits Quota

The National Chapter of the American Red Cross reports the local unit exceeded its S.165 quota through a voluntary contribution drive. Frank Scheepers, Richard Rosshusher, Joseph Geiger and Reed Mig contributed, with 649 members aiding. Officials praise the effort and the Gray Ladies for handling enrollment and tasks.

The Rud Dox National Headquartirer Frank Scheepers Cleveland Richard Rosshusher Joseph Geiger UAW Union Reed Mig. Co Ralph ‘Illotsoi Cony Vers Corry Organisation

Fractured Collar Bone After Hat Chases Down Street

Petar Popovich of Spartansburg BC suffered a broken collar bone after chasing his hat down West Wayne Street during a gusty storm. He was treated at Corry Hospital. physicians reported the incident while noting no update on his recovery.

Petar Popovich Spartansburg B.C Corry Hospital West Wayne Street

Return of Trieste Port to Italy Declared by West Allies

Western powers led by the United States and France announce Trieste will be returned to Italy. Foreign Minister George Byrdwald of Paxine announced the plan at 10 a m EST. The move aligns with aims to redefine the area as an independent, democratic territory under UN protection but faces resistance over Yugoslav integration. The Italians plan elections on April 18 as part of the broader political shift.

Turin Taly United States France Tieste Italy Georgey Bldwall Praxine Usui Ke Aawdens Talla Ste Ima Aariatic Thyly Vueostiing Trieste United Nations Yugoslavia Jwr Free Territory Security Council Hays Yugoslav

Imperial Hotel Fourth Floor Collapses in Wind

Corry Fire Department warns that the fourth floor of the Imperial Hotel, a former hotel and rooming house damaged by a blaze, collapsed in 66 mile per hour winds. W. W. Waterhouse, new owner, says roughly 60 percent of the fourth floor walls were removed and repairs shift to new plans as wrecking continues. The brick veneer section blew away during yesterday’s wind and rain, with no injuries reported.

Corry Ragine Gana I Imperial Hotel Sind W. W. Waterhouse Gerrude Harrilla Waterhouse West Main Street Ville

Five Die In Plane Crash Near Renni Sylvania

Five people died when a two motor transport plane crashed into a mountain about 40 miles from a western Renni Sylvania community. State Police recovered two women and three men. one victim was identified as George H. Arms tage of Providence Rhode Island, believed to be the pilot. The plane was reportedly owned by U S Airlines Tajo transport.

Prem Somerset Renni Sylvania Andrew J. Hurdock State Polics George H. Arms’tage Providence Hadoc U. S Tajo Transport

Drunken Driving Charge Not Filed In City Case

Mayor Kinley says no evidence supports a charge of driving while intoxicated in the case. Three counts are expected for stopping at street signs and leaving the scene of an accident. Filing of petition remains for police magistrate Cobeths return, likely Monday. Latox and McLean deny the intoxication allegations.

Ab Polles Headquarais Maya Finley Med Sewins Clinton J. Moses Aurind Felday Kinley Petuni Shasmes Cobbeth Dovenei McLean Rofeve Wille Latox

Penelec Reports Strong Utility Growth Amid Yearly Revenue Rise

The Pennsylvan ia Electric Company serving Corry area shows 19 percent higher electricity output in 1947 with 44 841 898 dollars in revenue, up 14 percent from 1946. Construction plans announce 13 million for new facilities near Warren and Johnstown Seward station, expanding rural service and customer reach.

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Restaurant to reopen Tuesday under new owner Shoop

George Shoop, new owner of the Jairy Lane restaurant on South Center, announced reopening Tuesday at 7 a.m. after minor interior changes. The former operator Venti Pollet closed Saturday, with Shoop overseen by the Gi. C. Murphy Co. group, promising steady dinners and service as repairs finish.

George Shoop Jairy Lane Dalee South Center Street Venti Pollet Gi. C. Murphy Co Shoop

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