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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1947
Page
1
Local historians reveal a disputed relic labeled Aura Snoye was misidentified as a century old artifact. Researchers from the town museum and University of Haverhill confirmed the piece originated as a decorative beadwork from a 19th century trade fair.
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Washington reports show Taft may back Truman's 4 million aid plan for Greece and Turkey amid a tougher stance on Russia. Bullitt asserts the Soviet Union aims for an ultimate assault and could strike if equipped with an atomic bomb. Vandenberg cites Acheson on U.S. readiness to react to a crisis. Pepper opposes the president's course.
A severe morning storm caused a serious crash on Spartansburg Highway when Harry Foster of Spartansburg fractured his right leg while shoveling near a stalled car. Foster had tried to return home with M T Surrisop, whose vehicle stalled. another driver, Charles Armitage, collided with the stalled car, injuring Foster further. He was treated by Dr. Troy Gillette and found to have both bones of his right leg fractured.
A powerful March blizzard swept through western Pennsylvania with winds up to 60 mph. A mine foreman, Harry Lacey, 27, died when a high tension wire toppled onto his car in Trench, while James Lewis, 44, was injured by debris during the storm. Thirteen others in the three story home were displaced as winds shattered walls and caused fires and blackouts.
Nine crew members aboard an Army O-14 transport that crashed on a Newfoundland plateau Sunday are reported alive with one seriously injured. The injured man flew to Harmon Field and the others were moved via helicopter due to rugged terrain. Radioman Sgt. William Brotaman, from Robins Field, was identified as the crew member hospitalized.
Maple syrup and sugar producers report the first strong sap flow over the weekend as near freezing nights and milder days expected to boost output. Early Sunday night operations began with each bucket yielding eight to 12 quarts, while snow on maple tracts and unfrozen ground hinder progress and threaten early budding.
Speaker Franklin Lichtenwalter says substantial sums are being raised to fight new auto financing legislation. He cites an unsavory minority of dealers funding a reform drive backed by the Pennsylvania Automotive Association. The proposal would create a Pennsylvania Consumers Credit Commission and cap rates on new and used autos and require full disclosure of repossession and insurance costs.
Corry public and parochial schools report about two thirds of normal attendance this morning due to influenza and stormy weather. About 482 pupils were absent, roughly one third of the enrollment, with many at home sick or sheltered indoors.
A sudden shift in weather brings stormy conditions and high winds causing service disruptions across the city. Officials report damaged trees and scattered outages as crews work to restore power and restore normal operations. Local emergency alerts urge residents to stay indoors and take precautions.
A severe storm causes heavy snow and high winds, with drifts clogging city streets. Two plow trucks work to clear routes while rural lines fail and power outages mount. Fire crews respond to damaged poles and insulators as temperatures plummet and month’s record barometer is broken.
The Public Utility Commission suspended for six months a proposed fare increase by Transit Go. of City. The rises were set to take effect May 25 but are paused as the commission studies a new tariff schedule filed weeks earlier.
The House Ways and Means Committee members clash with Republicans over a bill to cut taxes by about 8.84 billion dollars. Proponents hail tax relief for all brackets while opponents warn it risks debt burdens and business harm. Debate opens tomorrow ahead of a planned final vote this week.
Police trace a highly organized gang to a series of safe breaks and attempted heists in Nave Towndlled areas. The crew used Winco entries to smash safes in three high schools and local offices, obtaining about 200 dollars. Authorities compare methods to a broader regional pattern and warn residents to stay vigilant.
Aero Union of the International Association of Machinists has voted to accept the terms of the new working contract. The agreement takes effect immediately and should be officially signed within days. Negotiations on the Ajax union contract continue with a session set for next Thursday evening.
Eight deaths blamed on a March storm across the Auz, with central Britain facing strong winds and wintry conditions. U S officials report Russia signaled steps to hand China control of a Manchurian port, while Yugoslav sources cite a pardon deal involving Croatian leader and a Catholic prelate. In Britain high waters receded as flooding eased, but Selby residents fled inundated areas.
A report to Pennsylvania lawmakers estimates proposed raises for about 40 000 teachers would push annual outlays from 260 million to around 1 000 million, with costs reaching 907 000 000 under one bill and rising to 682 000 000 under another as of 1981. The study highlights a 116 million boost needed for the bennial Commonwealth subsidies.
A German atomic scientist who escaped from a Moscow lab warns Russia is very near to developing an atom bomb. He predicts the Soviet Union will have a bomb within three to five years and says Russia’s atomic program is moving rapidly toward that goal.
Trustees discussed advanced work on the postwar building program but took no official action on proposed plans. A special meeting is set for next month as new variations were introduced. The session focused on survey results from teachers, who urge consolidation of schools and support for outside expert input to guide the final plan.
Confluence Pennsylvania March 25 Three blasts and a spreading fire leveled the Ringer Independent Co gas plant. About 75 000 dollars loss reported as three 12 000 gallon gasoline tanks exploded within an hour. Three men were forced from a doorway by the first blast and three others leaped from a second-story window to escape flames. Fire damaged nearby service station and a nearby abandoned building.
Bevin is received by a Moscow leader at the Kremlin as talks between Stalin and the Marshall stall without U.S. pressure. The Reds are said to yield on the Austrian pact only if the U S secretary of state makes a formal request.
Moscow reports Russia will use Nazi instead of fascist in the Austrian treaty draft after a months long dispute. Deputy foreign minister Feodor Gousey agreed to concessions aiding the accord as ministers prepare final text for higher discussion. Bevin met Stalin for 95 minutes amid talks on revising the British Soviet alliance. Byrnes proposed a 40 year four power pact for Germany as the Big Four weigh postwar arrangements.
A note urged China to take Dairen Manshila from the Soviets as soon as possible with reports the Soviet government agreed to the transfer. Chinese press reports say the government prepare to move into the large port, now in Russian hands since the end of the war under the 1945 Chinese Russian treaty.
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