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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1947
Page
1
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A heavy freight wreck near Corry blocks east and westbound Erie Railroad tracks. One wrecked westbound freight derailed near Venario borough causing delays of several hours plus detours via Oil City. Salvage teams worked through a severe storm. normal service not expected to resume until late tomorrow.
Two enormous tsunamis estimated at up to 30 feet struck a 60 mile arc along the east coast of North Island. They wrecked buildings and damaged roads and bridges while saltwater flooded streets in Gisborne. The wave followed a severe earthquake reported offshore by the observatory. The affected area hosted holidaymakers and families, with no drowning reports yet.
Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov approved a written information exchange with the United States on the China issue after informal Big Three talks. He signaled objections to the method but indicated a channel of communication could be useful. The exchange relates to broader hopes for German settlement concessions in the Council of Foreign Ministers during the midyear sessions.
BULLETINS from ASTINCION Paraguay report the government decree imposing martial law across the country. Other items note Soviet Russia skipping the UN session, Truman’s price concerns, OPA price control cases, succession talk for the presidency, Lilienthal criticism, and tensions over inviting China to a proposed German conference.
New Orleans faces dairy supply disruption as armed farmers seize milk shipments from Floride parishes. Strikers topple thousands of gallons, block highways, and force a passenger train to sidetrack a tanker car for dumping. Union official expects the dispute to last about three weeks.
Former Corry resident Charles C. Wales died suddenly yesterday at his Mercer home after a period of poor health. Born September 21, 1887, in Concord Township, he lived most of his life in Corry, worked in hardware, auto agencies, and insurance, served as Corry city controller, and held the Por-sales franchise in Mercer. He is survived by his wife Allie Shamburg Wales, an aunt Minnie Wales Spear, and a nephew Boyd Parker. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of the body tonight with services announced later.
A bulletin posted at the Raymond Manufacturing Co plant reveals a general wage hike for all hourly workers. Officials declined to comment on specifics, noting only that the increase becomes effective this week and a full details release is expected later.
Evelyn Dick, 27, was sentenced today for the manslaughter of her infant son. The court handed down imprisonment following the conviction, with details noting the March date and the life sentence provision.
A mine explosion near Centralia Illinois trapped 131 miners, with rescue teams battling toxic fumes as hopes faded. Only one worker survived, one dead, and 14 counted down later, while officials and crews pressed to locate any possible survivors as air remained perilous.
Erie county court of common pleas judges Evans and Lath ruled to appoint Councilman Gale Ross to the unexpired term of Cha ytie Barber who left as mayor to join the governor’s cabinet. Ross’s selection, urged by the Republican party organization, will also be considered for the full term with the November election. The ruling creates a council vacancy to be filled within 30 days or by the court, amid ongoing political maneuvering and potential opposition from Democratic challenger Sherman Vicky? (name partial due to OCR).
London March 2 The Privy Council rejected Dov Gruner's appeal against a death sentence for participating in anti-British violence in Palestine Gruner a Jewish veteran of the British army was executed after a January 1946 conviction by a military court His sister Helen Friedman of Lancaster PA and Prink Gruner of New York sought intervention but the council ruled Gruner was not personally affected by the order and thus lacked standing The case drew international attention and similar petitions by other condemned prisoners were denied in London Jerusalem and Tel Aviv reports noted no U.S. intervention despite appeals by family members
A cold front and blizzard like snowstorm forced thousands of workers idle as gas supplies to industrial users were cut. The Peoples and Equitable Gas Companies serving about 20 plants halted fuel to industry while Heat Co serving 160 plants reported a 25 percent cut. Temperatures in Pittsburgh remained near freezing with record lows and continued cold threaten further reductions in industrial use amid frigid conditions.
Washington March 26 The House Un American Activities Committee questioned Eugene Dennis secretary of the Communist Party after he refused to reveal his real name Robert Stripling demanded two hours to defend his rights and testified under oath. Subpoenas were issued as the committee pressed to outlaw the Communist Party amid allegations of fraudulent passports and party activities.
March 26 Associated Press reports Republican backed tax cut measure would reduce federal revenue by 3.84 billion yearly and ease burden on small taxpayers while encouraging business. House opens debate on a take it or leave it plan amid Democratic opposition and possible presidential veto.
A 30 hour blizzard halts traffic and commerce in Corry causing city schools to close and rural roads to shut. Route 6 to Union City remains the only partly open artery while buses and trucks stall, trains detour, and mail service at the Corry post office suspended. City streets and sidewalks fill with drifts as plows struggle. milk deliveries and retail trade collapse amid widespread power and line damage.
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