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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1948

Page

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Pan American conference vows strong stand against Communism

At the opening of the ninth conference delegates from Colombia and Brazil warned of Moscow inspired subversion. President Ospina Perez and Fontoura urged defense of independence as Chile Paraguay and Cuba urged unity against Communist infiltration in the Americas.

Associated Press Bogota Colombia George ©. Marshall Marshall Wame United States Lomn Ospian Pever Fontoura Chile Paraguay Cuba Americas Western Hemisphere Moscow

Miners Lose Unemployment Benefits Ruling

Harrisburg March 31 A.J. Cartisd director of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation ruled that miners who worked at mines under the labor dispute between the United Workers of America and operating companies are disqualified from unemployment pay. The ruling restricts benefits during the five week waiting period and keeps miners idle despite the strike.

Agsndagen Harrisburg Pennsylvania A.J. Cartisd Penh Ganiisa Red Mike Workers Amwites Bilfeai United Workers of Americs Indiytry

May reshuffle Spain cabinet amid European recovery push

Rumors in Madrid propose a cabinet reorganization after the next meeting as Spain debates inclusion in the European recovery scheme. Observers weigh possible shifts toward conservative or pro Franco factions while Prime Minister Why would read the cal uel remains uncertain.

Madrid Generaiissini Prangiseo Owensice Spain Europea Recovery Juinemed Sauteer United States Howe Senate Alews Congress Layaelin Gle Wu API 2 Generalissimo Sbute Tor

Illinois Solon Seeks Major Cut in Foreign Aid Bill

Washington March g1 Rep fursell urged trimming 1.3 billion from a 6.208 billion foreign aid package. He proposed 5.3 billion for a European recovery program and argued for a shorter commitment. House debate stretched as Republicans pressed limits on duration and total cost of aid.

Associated Press Washington Fursell House Yursell Vursell Cooner Inter Lene Helleck Indiana Vorys Rollo Europe Congress Foreign Affairs Kereke Fiatt

Signals at Sparta Crossing Near Ready

The Hensylvanie rail line installs an auto operated crossing gate system at Sparta crossing on Route 77. The $17 000 project, begun July in Pebrusky, should be finished Friday per Borough Council President H V Shreve. The crossing, on a grade and near Buffalo division, has had no fatalities but is marked as dangerous. Watchmen currently guard trains from 6 to 10 PM.

Hensylvanie Raureua Wittie Spartangbore Ughis Opur Pebrusky Borough Counci H. V. Shreve Shreve Buffalo

May 1 Deadline Set On Petitions For City Paving

City Engineer Day Williams issues a reminder that petitions must be filed by May 1 for a paving program similar to last summer. Portions of Franklin Spring and Turveyview avenues and Bank Street area must be scheduled. East Molify Street along Summer to Avenue A awaits action. Commissioner Connell to decide at May meeting whether to proceed with plans and bids.

Engineers Franklin, Spring Turvview Bank South Street Bush Bummer Steels Raymond Avenue AMC East Congress Street Ennhest Williams Summer Street Avenue A Connell Tarvia

Settlement in Corryite's case after fatal Wesleyville crash

A settlement for 650 dollars was reached in Erie County Court yesterday in the death of seven year old Shirley Mae Deel. The suit, brought by William G Deel for his daughter against George Smith of 408 Liberty Street Corry, ended with Smith exonerated and his insurer paying to cover expenses incurred by the family. Smith drove past the victim's Wesleyville home en route to Erie works of the General Electric Co when Shirley Mae ran from behind a car into his path last February 12.

Wesleyville Corty Eile William G. Deel Westeyville Shirley Mae George Smith Liberty Street Corry Smith Erie General Vectric Co Smitih

Bride Found Stabbed in Midtown Apartment Murder

Mrs Vera Lotito 46 a partner at Gotham Travel Bureau was found stabbed and strangled in her Midtown Manhattan apartment. Police say the crime appears to be one of vengeance and her wedding and engagement rings were missing. Her husband Robert Lotito an insurance executive discovered the body after returning home from work.

Associated Progs New York Élise T Robert Lotito Seid

Rent Bill Signed Into Law Sets New Controls

President Truman described the measure as weak but better than none as it takes effect tonight. The law extends modified rent controls to millions, allows boosts up to 15 percent with landlord consent through 1949, and creates a federal court to rule on rent changes. Housing chief Raymond Foley said 1.0 million new homes are needed in ten years.

Associated Pres Washington Truman Lato Federal Court Tighe Wanda Tae Comerce Department Securities and Exchaneu Ut Building and Loan Groups United States Savings and Loan League League T Hat Congress Orion Mie Justice Department

Train wreck in Japan leaves up to seventy dead

Tokyo reports indicate between 50 and 70 Japanese killed in a rail accident near Osaka on the Narmo Osaka line. Kyodo cites a broken electric connection and brake failure as the crash cause with wreckage still being searched for bodies. Reports vary as agencies confirm casualties amid confusing details.

Tokyo Osaka Youn Eighth Army Ala Kyodo Wakadwata Hana~ Zoho Narm-Osaka

Recall drive filed against Senator Taylor in Boise

Petitioners in Boise have filed recall papers against Senator Taylor a Democrat from Thalia with Henry A Vale as third party running mate. The action seeks to remove Taylor and details remain limited in the state filing.

Taylor Boise Tadhg Petit Alonn D-Thalio Henry A. Valence Astate Ot

Small scale home building starts in Corry

In Corry a handful of new homes are planned this summer with two permits issued for early work. Builders target West Columbian and Raymond avenues while Route 6 housing plans surface. Contractors report interest from several firms, with bids expected from two.

Corry Leelle Culimibis Avenue Piven Raymond Avenue Souperes Robert Wilcox Oma Avenue

Runaway Auto Collides With Fence on City Streets

A runaway car owned by Paul D Simeons of Walon City collided with a Ford coupe owned by Josephine Lynch of Cory and then rammed a fence at the southeast corner of Maple Avenue and West Washington Street. Police estimate total damage under $50.

Maple Avenue Washington Street Paul DL Simeons Walon City Hine Eax Josephine Lynch Cory Lynch Guy Stafford Maph Uyenue West

Chain Post Cards Intercepted Here At Local Post Office

Corry residents report intercepted chain post cards, a long standing ruse that urges recipients to copy the card and paste their name beneath, then mail to friends. Local postal workers say over 500 such cards have been collected and authorities warn the scheme is being halted as quickly as possible.

Corry James Postal Puctala

Adequate atomic bomb supply cited by U.S. official

Testimony cited by David Lilienthal to a House committee states the United States has an adequate supply of atomic bombs already manufactured. Lawmakers discuss funding for atomic energy work while avoiding specifics on bomb numbers and storage. Senator Hickenlooper argues for cautious use of nuclear force to save lives.

Associated Press Washington Ynigresa Numibers Tatay Hey David E. Lilienthal Atomia Energy Commission House Appropriations Committee Duienthal Lilienthal Tess Himony Keefe Amtorfen Sunste-House Atomate Energy Committee Senator Hickenlooper R-Town

May Halt Sale Of Munition Plants

The War Assets Administration faces orders this week to withdraw groups of wartime plants from the surplus market. A list includes power and ordnance works such as Point Pleasant and others, with several sites across the nation being surveyed for potential release.

Meadville Associated Press Washington War Assets Administration Power and Ordnance WAA Burke Serview Auvey Crumen Congress Army

Auto convoy wreck on Route 6 near Corry

An early report states a six-vehicle auto convoy was forced off Route 6 about 12 miles east of Corry. A Corry police unit aided by wrecking crews freed the sulfir laden truck and towed it away. no injuries are noted.

Zalmeck Bon Jim Witch Corry Ash Alent

Train Blown Up Near Cairo Haifa Line Forty Die

A blast on the Cairo Haifa railway near Beit Shemesh killed about 40 people and injured many as trains were halted and tracks damaged. Officials blamed Arab attacks amid rising tensions in the Palestine area.

Cairo Haifa

Let Contracts For County Jobs In Harrisburg District

Two highway projects awarded by the Department of Highway total about 5 000 for improvements in Erie County. Route 4 06 miles between Layney Cover and Market will be widened four feet and resurfaced with super elevated sections. Bridges will be extended to match the wider pavement. Rural Route 25087 in Bachor Greek and Circenfield townships will have 20 foot wide bituminous surface with several structures. Fry Company bid 89 155.10 for that project located between the New York Pennsylvania line and Westnyville.

Harrisburg Mare Department of Highway Chiles Betwern Layney Simvets Lu Edin Erie County Bachor Greek Circenfield Fry Company New York-Pennsylvania Westnyville

Soviet Rulers Protest Detention of Liner Russia

Moscow reports that the Soviet government has complained to the United States over the detention of the liner Russia by U.S. authorities in New York and demands immediate release and assurance no similar actions occur again. China vows to defend only vital areas and conserve strength amid military warnings.

Moscow Marely Tass United States Russia New York Wanking China Side Ing Proiri M

Taft Hartley Act inquiry shapes miners strike case

An Associated Press report says a Taft Hartley Act inquiry to President Truman could lead to court action to end the 17 day coal mine shutdown. The board’s findings were sent to the White House and discussant Lewis testified, while the report aims to prompt court steps to halt the strike and resume work.

Associated Press Washington Coal Strike Inquiry Board Truman Taot-Findisi Tuma Noun ‘Boal Chaitin Sherman Mintol White House Fin Bostas Papston Vader Lewis Latoya Lewis Latoya Ik So Liaith Lewis Moreley Rna Teaks Linder Lewis Fins Tr Sngeesterdt Quesio

Soldiers Perish In Blaze

In PUSHAN Eorun Maret a fire destroyed barracks and caused three United States soldiers to die. One body was missing and another injured with a broken leg. Fifty more from the detachment were ruled out before the blaze burned through the structure.

Pushan Eorun Maret United States

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