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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1948
Page
1
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Jewish Agency and Jewish National Council announce they will establish a provisional government in Palestine on May 15 or 16 to end chaos after British Mandate ends. They reject a trusteeship and pledge to coordinate with UN representatives while maintaining public services. They call for Arab-Jewish peace and regional cooperation.
Reports say protests will be filed with Liquor Control Board agents amid growing complaints of minors served in Corry drinking spots. Two places cited for possible liquor code violations after underage service prompts extensive city checks by PLCB officers.
Washington reporters describe a tense House gathering as members argued over proposed rent control provisions. Dialogue centered on maintaining or removing federal tools, with opposition from the Senate amid a disputed path toward final passage.
President Truman ordered a Taft-Hartley inquiry board to report by April 5 on the mine strike. The board will investigate the United Mine Workers and John L. Lewis, with potential court injunctions for noncompliance. White House expected to announce members today.
Corry Commerce officials said no further meetings are planned with a prospective electrical equipment manufacturer that considered Corry for a plant. The chamber has formed the Gorey Building Corporation to raise stock and pursue locating a manufacturing facility if a new industry commits to the city.
Officials described a tragic Washington crash as eight airmen died and two survived after an Air Force transport plunged into a rugged mountain area. Rescuers found four bodies near the wing and others scattered down the slope as survivors crawled miles through deep snow to a cabin.
City police investigate an attempted break-in at Al's Dairy Bar on Hast Qolimbus after the owner Al Holton found a pane broken and the cash drawer missing. Officers were alerted yesterday and the intruder appears to have fled.
Washington March 24 Prospects of a House clash over a 6.205 billion foreign aid bill faded as debate continued. Rep Jonkman of Michigan urged full funding while opposing State Department control. Senate panels reviewed stopgap measures for Italy France Austria and aid to Greece Turkey and China amid global tensions. The package includes 5.2 billion for recovery, 75 million for Greece and Turkey and 570 million for China with possible military use of 160 million.
The Archd Thompson Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars elected Henry Hicks as commander, the first WWI veteran to head the post for WWII era. Other officers named include Lynton Chass senior vice commander Gordon White junior vice commander William Alten chaplain Walter H Scott judge advocate Dr Hugh O Hara post surgeon Ray E Tanner quartermaster and Walter E Jneberger trustee. New officers to be sworn in April.
In a disrupted report from New York State, draft board members name prim Hepler Corry Albert Bloss and L A Burkhart as a committee seeking reform. Vacationing Hepler may resign. Bounty’s status unclear. a new board is planned with Burkhart likely to serve in chief clerk duties.
Rivers Susquehanna Allegheny and Delaware decline from crest as communities resume cleanup. Schools reopen and roads clear while Army amphibious units assist Red Cross evacuations. Dozens of families displaced statewide as floods ease with Meadsville Cambridge Springs still under water and bridges down. Separately Mrs Florence V Paley seeks 90000 damages in Cleveland gas explosion case against Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co and partners.
Washington march 24 draft exemptions would cover husbands veterans and men over 27 as part of a plan tied to selective service. lawmakers expect hearings with Harvard student World War II veteran Ton Willner and Seymour Linfield among witnesses while veterans’ groups push for broader relief.
County officials discussed a proposal by the Chest group to cover the American Cancer Society drive quota for Corry. Dr Herman Grose and Mrs Austin favored eliminating the local appeal to avoid burdening the county and aim to persuade Chest directors to approve a county fund plan.
A tornado swept across North Carolina causing widespread alarm and avoiding serious damage. It touched down near Charlotte and Concord in Mecklenburg County and moved northeast for over 100 miles at high altitude before crossing into Virginia where it dissipated. Major cities Salisbury High Point Greensboro were in its path. Radio warnings alerted residents as the storm roared by at about 1500 feet.
The United Nations action on Palestine stalled as the United States withheld proposals for a Special UN Assembly. In China, reports claim government forces seized key cities during the civil war near Mukden and Pashun with rail centers under control. In Jerusalem area fighting left 14 Jews dead and 10 wounded when armed Arabs attacked Neve Yaakov, with British troops moving to quell the clashes.
HarsHunG March 24 The 147 ball drink tax was inserted today as an issue in the Pennsylvania neaton campaign. The Keystone Bottlers Association denounces the tax and plans to push repeal in primary and general elections. The 147 Legislature imposed a one cent per 12 ounce bottle tax, prompting cries from bottlers that sales and profits fell sharply since last summer. Clarence G. Stoner, association president, says bottlers will seek views of legislative candidates district by district. He notes metro area sales fell by up to 30 percent, with some routes down 35 percent, since the tax took effect. The law was appealed last summer to the State Supreme Court after Dauphin County court refused jurisdiction.
Washington March 24 The House passed a 4.8 billion tax slash bill by a 289 to 66 vote sending it to President Truman. The measure cuts taxes for all income groups including 7.7 million taxpayers and removes about 7.4 million low income people from the rolls. The White House signaled a veto, with expectations of possible override as debate focused on revenue needs and military funding.
Treasury report lists receipts of 15.741 million and expenditures of 1. etc. debt total around 52.0. The document notes prior figures and adjustments for the period ending March 2.
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