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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1947
Page
6
A cluttered local wire copy reports political figures and civic items from Erie and surrounding areas. It notes Carroll D. Haarns as a Republican representative, weather forecasts, searches for a missing girl, a $375 reward for a body, tax and hospital budget efforts, a pending sugar price move, and various local incidents including a fatality probe near Warren and police notices in Corry and Titusville.
In May a Beaver Dry Cleaners shop near Washington DC was robbed of garments valued at over 92,000. Albert Beaver, owner, and residents assembled as detectives pursued suspects. Entry was gained by forcing a door with tools, and the loot included trousers shirts coats and jackets.
North East Borough asks for water rate increases in a new rate schedule filed with the Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg. The minimum charge for the first 100 cubic feet rises from 92.75 to 4.60 per quarter for residential customers, with next 400 cubic feet at 8 cents per 100 cubic feet and over 1300 cubic feet at 16 cents.
Community members extend gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during bereavement after the death of Jerome B. McFarland. The Sanity (Sanitary?) community expresses sincere appreciation for support and sympathy.
Independence Missouri dispatch notes Truman's re election chances tied to his veto use and running mate choice. Voters weigh past forgiveness of critics and future advice from trusted allies. Marshall emerges as probable vice president pick amid stock market fears and political maneuvers.
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