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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1947

Page

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Fragmented church notices from local paper

A condensed jumble of church notices lists events at multiple churches including Salvation, Baptist and Episcopal congregations. Readings mention mass, blessings, benediction, litany, and services scheduled for today and upcoming days with times around 6 to 9 o clock and references to church treet and local pastors.

Salvation Oroks Abithefer Anit Rey Herans Hurch St. Elizawed Benedit Gelical Muslin Nul Lendlends Tor Entist Bearenvon Conwnonty Ool Rvice Scemiuan Ohuhgm Hook New

Haifa Oil Fires Raise Destruction To Millions

Israeli and British forces battle oil fires in Haifa after explosions last night. Shell Oil losses estimated at one million while total damage around four million dollars, with several days of continued fires feared. Refugees from a damaged vessel rescued by British ships and taken toward detention camps on Cyprus.

Savaraly Shell Oil Haifa Jerusalem Shell Oil Company Thandeygyo Trgun Zyai Leumi Lalmad Hish San Felipe Putherand Cypris Ban Felipe Hulfa Achninst Tam Moon Iraq Petroleum Company Brit JS Cothauntine Brazis Ramle Iso

Cities in State Earn Traffic Safety Honor Roll

One hundred fifty three cities by population five to ten thousand won places on the National Traffic Safety Contest honor roll for a year with no traffic fatalities. Each city will receive a commendation. Fourteen Pennsylvania cities were invited. Corry, in the Western region, achieved a three year run without traffic fatalities.

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Truman To Lose War Powers At Midnight

News briefs from Washington and abroad report wartime controls, sugar rationing, and price measures set to expire at midnight unless Congress acts. Senate leaders pursue quick action to send a compromise sugar and price control bill to the White House for the president’s signature before nightfall.

Truman Washington Senate White House

Wreck on P R R Albion line injures three crewmen

Word from Albion reports a serious wreck on the Pennsylvania Railroad Erie and Pittsburgh Line two miles west of Albion. Three crewmen were hurt and rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital in Brie. Five cars derailed, track torn up, and the engine buried in mud. Traffic halted, unlikely to resume before night.

Albion Weel Albion Pennsylvania’ Railroad Erie Pittsburgh St. Vincent's Hospital Brie

Towanda Firebug Hunt Under Way After Fatal Blaze

Authorities in Towanda Pennsylvania searched for a would be firebug blamed for starting four blazes including one that killed a herd of cattle and two horses and destroyed two cars. Damages were estimated at about 20000 dollars. Local leaders named Col John Beinie head of Northern Pennsylvania Power Company noting the extensive equipment damage.

Towanda Col John, Beinie Northern Pennsylvania, Power Company Bluse Quourrad Tha Didker Wine Burthill Edward Mirwan Ord

Truman loses wartime power as rationing ends

President Truman loses the broad wartime power to ration scarce materials. Congress moves to approve two measures that salvage a vestige of the second world war authority. The draft law expires and control shifts from the CPA to the Department of Agriculture while inventory and export regulation remain under CPA oversight.

CPA Department of Agriculture Associated Press Washington Truman White House Congress

Selective Service Ends Tonight as Draft Law Expires

Washington March 3 The Selective Service system ends at midnight after serving since 1940. No draft calls have been issued since October. New bills extend sugar rationing and price controls, allocate transport and export controls, and preserve some postwar powers. Congress and the White House await presidential signature.

Associated Press Washington Toumatt Congress Army Navy Senate House White House Agrieuthire Department OFA Goth Manila L Willbandon Cigil Production Administration Thuman Elk Congress

Daylight time issue draws keen interest in Corry

Corry council plans next week to consider adopting daylight time with clocks moved ahead to align with nearby towns. Supporters favor standard time with optional one hour shift for business hours, citing railroad and post office schedules. A mayoral proclamation depends on council vote and possible public referendum in surrounding towns.

Corry Thaese Coby Whey Hyetty Jasmine Govneil Kinley Béllefone Sime Otter

Doctors Warn of Diphtheria in Erie County

The Quarterly Bulletin of the New York Health Department reports rising diphtheria cases nationwide. It urges parents to have children vaccinated with toxoid injections at doctors’ offices or public clinics, warning many deaths result from neglect and offering free information via the Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association.

Erie Corry New York Health Department Eile

Court Upholds Haupt Conviction

The Supreme Court upheld the treason conviction of Hans Mai Haupt, linked to German wartime activity. His associate Harvit, a Chicago resident, faced life imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. Herbert Haupt, son of Hans, was involved in a federal case connected to the Hamburg or Port coast incident. A separate Pittsburgh robbery report notes a suspect escaping with $100 after a staged encore.

Haupt Associated Press Washington Supreme Court Today Hans Mai Haupt Harvit Chicago Herbert Haupt Herbert FED

Marshall denounces redecret amid postwar talks

U S Secretary of State Marshall blasted Soviet Russia for delivering an ultimatums to the Potsdam Conference. He said no real meeting of minds or progress could occur under fixed positions and insisted the United States seeks flexible negotiations on German reparations and economic unity. Marshall’s remarks followed Bevin’s proposal for German unification and prior to further discussions with Molotov.

Anvoclatid Moscow U. S Marshall Nia Bluntest Soviet Russia Porvign Ministers Council Russia Ernest Bevin Cermany Mons Germany Bavin Br Ae, Suich SA Sagen Afd Soviet Union United States Molotoy Hes

Pennsy Plans Dropping 15 More Trains

The Pennsylvania Railroad announced it will drop fifteen more passenger trains deemed unprofitable, adding to the earlier cancellation of two moonlight trains serving Corry and points north of Ol City. The policy aims to discontinue trains that do not pay their own way, affecting eastern divisions and commuter service around Philadelphia and Morrisville as the railroad reports a $10,000,000 deficit.

Bonneyvants Railroad Corry Oll City Bmlesiv Apriorth Névh Philadelphia Morrisbug Uyhe Ralimoset Echoshell Simmiutieement

Senate to act on tax program amid protests in Harrisburg

Harrisburg March 31 Tax leaders protest a House approved 193 million tax plan as the Senate prepares initial action. Governor's Office cites upcoming hearings and possible impacts in Lancaster tobacco growers and bottlers wary of a soft drink tax. Protests from Keystone Bottlers' Protective Association claim the bill could force many bottling firms out of business and hurt veteran loans.

Harrisburg Cavenor Tax League Jevy Oly Pettus Senate Lnxney and Corporation Lax” Brogram Duff Lancaster County Welyance Dult Keystone Bottlers’ Protective Association of Pennsylvania Keystone Group

Statewide $8 Day Rate For Nurses

The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association announced an $8 per day minimum for private duty nurses will take effect statewide tomorrow. The rules were drawn up by nurses statewide, with support from the State Board. Corry members voiced concerns that rates may still be too low.

Corry Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Pennsylvania Association Haterg Oom

Flu cases decline as Corry pupils show lower absences

Local reports indicate a waning flu trend with Corry PalIe School reporting 120 student absences, a drop from prior days. Officials note many pupils returning, hospital occupancy low, and doctors’ offices confirming improving conditions across the city.

Lye NuInper Lie Corry Palle Inn Fife Corry Hospital Siu Pation

Rural Roads Reopened After Snow and Wind Effects

Rural roads in the Wattsburg to Carter Jills area were reopened after Highway Department crews cleared Route 092 and surrounding routes. Wind and heavy flurries from Sunday caused new drift blocks, but by 10 a.m. all rural area routes were clear. The city Street Department worked Sunday to remove ice, clean intersections, and restore drainage ahead of thaw and rain forecasts.

Hamy Burrows Wattsburg Carter Highway Department Weather

Mystery of Broker Tanker Not Salvaged Near Pearl Harbor

Honolulu reports the towing of the stern section of the broken tanker Fort Dearborn toward Pearl Harbor after Navy tug Lipan arrived with a crewman injured. The tow line was tied to the stern while crewmen speculate on salvage for the fuel and power plant aboard the supposedly deserted half, with the section 114 miles north awaiting arrival for about a week.

Associated Press Honolulu Fort ‘Dearborn Pearl Harbor Lipan Operten Bartholes Cipan

Easter Broadcast From Shrine of La Leche Site

Father John W Love of Curry Pa will headline a coast to coast radio broadcast from the Shrine of La Leche in St Augustine Florida on Easter morning The program titled Eternal Easter will trace the Spanish pioneers history at the mission and feature the Cathedral Choir singing the ancient hymn Premodias The broadcast starts at 8 40 AM local time and will be carried by stations nationwide including foreign and military networks The program notes mark La Leche as Our Lady of Happy Apua Pirim and describe its role as the nation official shrine of Christian motherhood

Augustave John W. Love Curry St. Augustine United States Father Love Nambre Dé Dios Mision Thal la Leen Our Lady of Heppy Apuapirim Sir. Augustine Cathedral O Histories Baste Calumthians Church of We Are Augustine Bagter Rhum Briende

Industry not hurt by chief edict demands Krug removal

A large group urges removal of Krug as federal mine chief who advocates a survey of safety conditions. Meet plants report ample stockpiles and readiness to adapt to new policies without disruption to operations or jobs.

Resmoval OF Krug Federal Minec

Centralia mourns as miners stage six day strike

Associated Press reports a six day strike by 400000 coal miners in memory of Centralia Illinois mine explosion victims. Officials in Centralia and neighboring towns declare a mourning period with burials and schools closed. The shutdown begins after Monday’s disaster, as Mayors from Centralia Waxie Central City Sandoval and Glen Ridge announce the joint proclamation. The industry prepares for reduced activity amid the stoppage while United Mine Workers align with the action.

Associated Presa Centralia Biarea Withan Maul Cenleilia Waxnie Cemtral City Sandoval Glen Ridge Tralia

Government action unlikely as coal mourners halt work

Washington March 1 The government watches soft coal mines as John L Lewis orders a six day memorial layoff for the 121 victims of the Centralia disaster, with no immediate court action seen. Lewis says the 400,000 miners will honor the mourning period, while officials plan an early safety report but expect no legal move to end the stoppage.

Washington John K. Lewis Lewis Centralia United Mine Workers John L. Lewis Wille King Serue Senate Nabon

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