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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1947
Page
1
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Washington reports show a close Senate vote defeat of a provision to curb industry wide bargaining. The result weakens chances of a presidential veto and leaves two other amendments in play, including a union dues check-off and damages for strikes and boycotts. Senators Ives and Morseret joined Taft's foes, signaling GOP divisions.
In Corry the cane cancer campaign raised over 250 in the past week. Mrs F P Austin collected 1968 and said the final total will likely top 2000, exceeding last year’s drive. Nationwide, drives were extended two weeks to boost contributions. In Pittsburgh, Suburban General Hospital announced the closing of its nursing school next September due to teacher and student shortages.
In Washington the Democratic administration clashed with Republican lawmakers over a 23 percent cut in the 1948 budget for State, Commerce and Justice. Rep. Stefan and Rep. Taber condemned cabinet officers for trying to embarrass the Appropriations Committee as Secretary Marshall and Harriman criticized the action. The dispute follows prior complaints from Krug and Schwellenbach about economy cuts.
Erie R announces remodeling to add five to twenty passenger cars by September. New diesel engines, lightweight Pullman rooms, reclining day coaches, larger windows, air washrooms and lounges will upgrade service from Jersey City to Chicago. Ten sets already in operation, with trains to Corry and Corry operations upgraded.
General MacArthur declared the Allies would guard Japan until a peace treaty is signed but denied promising future U.S. defense beyond the treaty terms. He noted no official discussion of a separate security pledge with Emperor Hirohito and said he had not seen the quoted accounts. The statement followed his meeting with the emperor, with unclear implications for postwar arrangements.
Plans are underway in St. Thomas the Apostle and St. Elizabeth's for next Monday's confirmation ceremony. Bishop Lawrence L. Grainer will arrive by weekend and celebrate Mass at St. Thomas. At St. Elizabeth's the service begins at 10 o'clock with 45 candidates planned. A four o'clock presentation will include 40 children and 50 adults from the parish and mission.
Five trainmen were injured when a Belmore and Ohio switching engine failed to stop at an open switch and collided with a locomotive and caboose on an adjacent track in Philadelphia at 6 38 am. The locomotive and caboose toppled onto their sides, and the caboose caught fire. The derailed first of 25 cars did not upset.
President Truman, speaking at a birthday news conference, said he is certain the world will achieve a lasting peace. He reflected on victory over Germany on May 8, 1945 and affirmed optimism, unity of the United Nations, and his unchanged political philosophy amid ongoing global challenges.
President Touma advocates universal training during a press conference in Washington. He expects a report soon and says Congress will consider it this session with clergy and educators amid broad support from veterans groups and congressional leaders.
Washington May 8 An approaching administration plea for 75 million dollars in aid for Greece and Turkey dominates debate. Republicans press for tighter terms and a faster test of the aid plan as lawmakers weigh how to support struggling nations without expanding Communist influence. House leaders push to end debate and move toward a final vote amid partisan warnings.
Willie Francis, a 19 year old Negro, asks the Supreme Court to halt a second attempt at execution in Louisiana. His attorney claims earlier issues and drunken officials compromised the prior attempt and that Francis is misinformed about his source of information.
A Route 6 collision west of Union City injures Mrs. Kath Godfrey and damages two cars and a truck. Her husband Howard was driving the other vehicle. Police report the truck attempted a left turn into a driveway.
The article profiles Anna Jarvis who conceived Mother's Day in 1907 and opposed its commercialization. A presidential order in 1914 made it a national holiday, but Jarvis resisted profits by greeting-card firms and jewelers. She even threatened to sue New York Governor Al Smith in 1893 and later withdrew from public life.
In Rio de Janeiro on May 8 the government moved to ban the Communist Party, asserting it violated constitutional order. The decision, approved by a two thirds vote, would outlaw one of the hemisphere’s largest parties, which previously held seats in the federal and state legislatures and local councils. The party vowed to appeal, while associated unions faced suspensions and police actions targeted at Communist clubs and activities.
The Republican controlled House approved Senate changes to Gov. Duff’s 140 million tax package. The plan raises tobacco and soft drink taxes and adds a per bottle/ounce levy. Revisions project 74 million from new imposts plus 66 million from corporate and beer tax tweaks. Democratic critic H. Arens condemned the changes as favoring tobacco growers and special interests.
In Altoona Pennsylvania Blue County Court sentenced four men for burglary of Pennsylvania Railroad freight cars. Defendants were Dyes Weaver 22 of Altoona given 1 1/2 to 3 years Fay Herman Pfahler 2 of Pinecroft sixteen years Frank Buck 29 of Allen two to six years and Thomas Black 61 of Pinecroft two and a half to five years.
City workers canvassed Colle city wards during the annual cleanup pushing to remove refuse accumulated over the year. Officials estimated 250 to 300 tons hauled away despite rain delaying progress. by morning the last of the First Ward waste was to be removed.
A survey of Corry merchants on extending Friday or Saturday hours is mailed to operators. Results will guide the Retail Merchants Association and Chamber of Commerce as they decide May 19 whether a six month Friday night trial should be attempted to spur sales.
The American Union of Telephone Workers and Bell system officials reach a settlement ending a long distance operators strike. The raise averages $4.40 weekly with ranges from 2 to 4 dollars, Buffalo and Boston workers receiving up to 5 dollars. About 200,000 of 287,000 union members are at work or idle amid negotiations. The agreement came after a 71 hour session with government conciliators as the Bell system pursues settlements with remaining disputes. Continuous coverage on Page Five.
May 8 reports show the Jewish Agency for Palestine appealing to the United Nations to clear obstacles to establishing a Jewish nation. The agency had earlier refused Assembly attendance pending clarifications of its status.
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