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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1947
Page
1
The House passed a rent control bill offering local option for cities and counties to accept or reject. It extends controls through year end with Truman’s reviewed extension and sets conditions on rent increases and exemptions, drawing mixed reaction from Senate leaders.
Pittsburgh May 1 5 Conciliator George Woomer said two day old bus driver and mechanic strike actions by about 128 workers may end soon after an initial conference with union officials and Brentwood Motor Coach Company. He hoped to meet with Ohio River Motor Coach Company representatives as well. The strike halted transportation for thousands in the South Hills to Ohio.
A federal complaint alleges Hotel Emery Corp trading as Hotel Corry overcharged guests. The suit cites May and June 1946 and August 1986 to February 1987 rent totals, seeking $320 in judgment plus $110 in alleged overcharges.
The Senate Finance Committee aims to wrap up public hearings on the 4 billion dollar income tax cut approved by the House. Chairman Millikin plans behind closed doors consideration next week, with a two to three day debate. Supporters say a wide relief is needed while opponents warn of broader cuts. The House plan grades relief by income, with 10 to 20 percent cuts and high bracket reductions. Lucas proposes personal exemptions rise to 600 and income-splitting, plus 2 point rate cuts.
Reports from Washington Budapest and Seattle detail a White House battle over a billions bill challenging wage rules. Hungary faces Russian demand for 200000 and Potsdam German asset claim. A Seattle storage yard reports over 10000 pounds of jade bullion worth 25000 to 30000 with large stones. London dock strike ends with crews returning to work for most ships.
A proposed state legislative plan would create an equalization tax assessment board to compare district assessments and guide education subsidies. Gov Dut and Supt. Haas discussed the idea with a senator who explained it would help make education grants more equitable, though implementation would take years.
A five hour Washington session between AFU and CIO leaders produced a united front against pending union curb legislation. They discussed unity and cooperation while signaling opposition to pending anti labor bills in Congress. Green called for aggressive action to defeat the proposals, while Murray remained cautious about further teamwork.
James Hart of Loss City reports a Corry man injured in a motorcycle collision near Bue Hall. He sustained head injuries and possible concussion after a motorcycle struck by a car. He was treated at Hamut Hospital and released later the same day.
The City Police Department announced a strict two hour limit enforcement on all streets with Hour parking signs. Chief John Flanigan ordered a rigid program starting Monday to ticket and fine vehicles exceeding the two hour rule. Fines start at 1 and rise to 2 after two days and 10 plus costs after five days if unpaid, aimed at easing Mok street congestion caused by nearby industries.
Corry State Police barracks reports low traffic activity in the area for the past month. Six accident investigations caused $1195 in damage. April saw six criminal probes and five other investigations.
A 1947-88 budget item probes state aid to the Corry district for school operations. Officials say no decision on how funds will be paid or the exact appropriation yet, with levy and salaries potentially adjusted by May 28 adoption and legislative action.
Rosemary Gibshtt Laidley 40 formerly county auditor, pleaded guilty to forging checks and passing worthless drafts. Held on 1500 bail after arrest at Central Penn National Bank where she offered a check on another bank. Bank detective Harry Nebbinger testified she cashed five worthless checks totaling 120 dollars using Service Machine papers for ID.
The May grand jury at the county courthouse returned three indictments involving Corry residents, with 38 people indicted and six bills dismissed. Bernard Stout of Akron was sentenced to 10 to 25 years for four counts of armed robbery. A true bill was found against Trace Peterson of Corry, and Harry Danner of Mill Village was indicted for rape in connection with an assault on a 5 year old child. Fire caused $10,000 damage to the Fal Isman Grill on Baum boulevard in Pittsburgh, forcing evacuations with no injuries reported.
Pittsburgh dispatch notes 25 000 idle steel workers amid scattered strikes mainly at non basic plants. Miles H Tenowles warns small fabricators may merge under pressure to counter nationwide push by unions. Indiana Harbor Toland Steel Corp seen idled 12 000 and 13 000 others at plants in Pennsylvania West Virginia New Jersey and Ohio without contracts or firm bargaining outcomes.
New York Telephone Company says no further wage offer will be made to four unions with about 27 000 workers off the job amid a nationwide strike begun April 1. Conciliators report both sides stuck to demand. arbitration remains possible as talks continue.
A Harrisburg report notes a county tax collecting measure moving toward a vote in the Senate next week. The bill would create central county agencies to collect delinquent taxes and conduct tax sales after one year, with ownership redemptions handled in advance of sales.
Nazi posters praising Adolf Hitler appeared in Munich central square early today inviting support for a people’s bloc. Crowds read the text as two posters were removed and one remained intact at 9 am, while other posters in Barlsplatz were partly removed.
In Istanbul on May 4, American and Turkish warships exchanged salutes as four U S vessels arrived for a morale-boosting visit to Turkey. The USS Leyte led the contingent with the first aircraft carrier to pass the Strait, joined by the light cruiser Dayton and destroyers Purdy Briscoe. Vice Admiral Mehmet Ali Ugin greeted the allied force as crowds watched from shore.
U S Senator Francis J Myers of Pennsylvania told the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor that unions bear much responsibility for an anti labor drive in Congress. He criticized lazy leadership and called for exposing crooks within the movement along with opposition to jurisdictional strikes secondary boycotts and strikes affecting public safety.
The May New York dispatch reports the United States and Britain may split over Jewish representation in the UN Palestine debate. US caution persists but hints at some form of representation. Britain reportedly resists, while the Soviet Union backs Jewish participation and Arab states push for a hearing committee.
Four teenage boys, from Elgin, were arrested after an incident at a residence. Officers reported they confronted Charles L. Harris and forced him inside, then attacked him when he refused to cooperate. The youths were taken into custody on disorderly conduct charges.
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