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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1947
Page
1
Partial readable fragments reference a Pennsylvania election, taxes, city matters, and an estate or conveyance. Names like Garry and Heath appear amid broken phrases about a county, court, and record details. Details are unclear but indicate municipal and legal notices or notices of filings.
Newswire report on tentative wage settlements in the Bell System amid a nationwide telephone workers dispute. Illinois NFTW affiliates vote to accept $4 weekly raises subject to member approval, while AT&T first offers $4 to long distance staff. Widespread disagreements persist about patterns for a broader settlement.
In a countywide fund collection, the Corely campaign raised over 51876 with about 960 in pledges remaining uncollected. Junior high students contributed unsolicited aid, including prize money allocations, and many helpers praised by coordinators for teamwork across wards.
Secretary of State Marshall warned Moscow the United States will insist Korean political elements be consulted in forming a new government. A May 20 meeting of the Russian-Korean commission at Beaul has been idle since March as parties dispute democracy concepts while Korea remains divided into American and Russian zones. The letter to Molotov signals Washington’s demand that Korean democratic parties be allowed to participate in consultation, challenging Moscow's push to exclude non Communist groups under the 1945 Moscow trusteeship plan.
Washington reports that the House Appropriations Committee recommended a 23 percent cut in the combined 1948 budgets of three government departments and the federal courts. The omnibus supply measure was sent to the House floor with a warning against wasteful spending. Director Hoover testified before a subcommittee that Communist influence is widespread, with statements on party member ratios.
Raymond Manufacturing Co workers face a key meeting tomorrow at St Elizabeth's hall to decide if CIO or UAW will be recognized as their bargaining agent. A letter from Louis Didisie and Reuben Peters claims a majority supports CIO, while previous A F of L efforts failed in 1946. Ralph Tillotson and Peters will address employees on union organization and operations.
May 3 reports say Japanese crowds greeted Hirohito at a constitutional rally in the Imperial palace. The emperor, now a symbolic figure under MacArthur's plan, stood solemn as 5,000 spectators watched, hats raised and then dropped as the crowd roared.
A special council session was set to reveal a chosen city assessor at Monday night’s meeting. Nearly a dozen applicants were narrowed to women, with final selection expected. The council would also discuss enforcing the state dancing hours law, sewer program bids, and a pending pension plan report for municipal employees.
A 1947 Salvation Army appeal aims to raise 5000 with a Sunday kickoff at Corry Salvation Army Auditorium. Lt Colonel Halph T. Miller will speak, Lawrence Davison chairs, with Reverends Mortiman Boyd Manegal Armitage participating. Corry Elks Male Chorus and Erie Salvation Army Brass Band provide music. Campaign teams from seven nearby communities support the effort led by Duane Fogle and associates urging attendance.
Italian workers staged a brief general strike and mass meetings in protest of the May Day ambush and parade suppression in Sicily. Between 10,000 and 15,000 people gathered, waving crepe draped banners as speakers urged an end to bloodshed and a halt to the spilling of workers' blood.
In Harrisburg the state faces a decision on raising the gasoline tax from four to five cents a gallon to fund road repairs. Governor mall and the Highway Department push for the increase to support a two year program, with bids and construction costs under review.
Corry plant on Pennsylvania Avenue begins work on Chautauqua cottages, with 20 workers to produce one three and four room units at prices 475, 4775 and 1885. First units ready within three weeks with floors walls and roof components. production planned at five to nine cottages weekly through plant offices and city representatives.
Washington May 4 The AFL and CIO spent two days in peace talks but unresolved disputes over merger plans persist. Leaders Green and Murray say unity should come but reject each other’s approaches as the conference ends with no agreement. Murray scheduled a nine vice presidents meeting for May 15 to discuss next steps in labor legislation and unity efforts.
Eleven people remained hospitalized in Wilmington area hospitals today after a blast tore through the Deemer Steel Casting Company plant. Officials said gas accumulation likely caused the explosion, which reverberated for blocks and buckled surrounding structures.
Local officials and residents pressed for immediate steps to repair the dam washed out by flood, with Senator Chapman and Warren leaders pledging support. A permit is required to begin restoration, and a petitioned meeting was held to push the development plan. The dam area remains at risk as rainfall continues and water levels slowly rise.
A survey shows about 10000 gallons of maple syrup moved from Corry Wattsburg and Clymer to bulk buyers in the past week. Prices averaged 45 cents per pound for Taney grade, with No 1 at 42, No 2 at 38, and No 3 at 36 cents. Bulk sales brought roughly $518 per 111 pounds, with No 3 around 9.45 per gallon. Major producers Burrows Wiggers Son Wissink sold thousands of gallons, about half the regional crop sold bulk, the rest via individual sales or shipping in one gallon containers.
Work starts today on the Franz Building front at the northwest corner of Northen ter and Washington streets to house Prana Furniture. The permit was received this morning and crews will install a modern display front extending along the building facing Northen ter Street after preparatory work is completed.
A Kansas column near the center of the U S discusses the vast distance to major cities and warns that fear and delay could lead to hardship. The author contrasts East and West as potential courses, debating war versus peace, stagnation versus awakening, and urges clear direction while noting the risks of inaction.
Commanding officer reports ongoing disturbances at the U. S. penitentiary facility. steps to quell unrest include increased patrols and disciplinary measures as tension continues today.
At Fort Leavenworth Kansas May 3 a riot at the U S Army disciplinary barracks involved about 800 prisoners. One inmate was killed and six injured as guards fought with inmates in two cell blocks spilling tear gas and grenades. Authorities cited racial tension between white and black inmates as a root cause while Col Graeme Parks said the incident began at breakfast amid an ultimatum and ongoing commotion.
Mrs Pain has been appointed to the post of western sale engineer at Philadal gie for Agro Supply Mfg Ga. She replaces Harry Watts who resigned due to ill health. Mrs Pain will assume duties tomorrow and start full duties Monday in the plant’s engineering division.
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