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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1947

Page

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No-Bar Club to Hold Horse Show Near Columbus

The No Bar Riding Club and Columbus Volunteer Fire Department sponsor a Sunday horse show at Sho Nos Bay Riding Club grounds. Entries expected from Ashtabula to Titusville with 20 plus events and pony rides for youngsters. A large tented area, stabling, and a dinner from 1 to 4:30 p.m. are planned, with Jamies Pranitz as ringmaster and Sunset Rambler providing entertainment.

No-Bar Club Columbus Welus Columbus Volunteer Fle Bemyard Weir Murden Auty Ak Clumbus Ashtabula Girard Alhin Srv Mosdyile Mayville Barestown Warren Ammsville Spartansburg Titusville 1u-Bar Pont Associated Clubs X Pony Alte Carry Organization Ballard Jamies Pranitz Wit Raublerx

Key Nazi aide captured in Bavaria by American forces

Munich May 23 Brigadier General Fritz Tenia chief adjutant to Heinrich Himmler was seized near Berchtesgaden and is in American custody at Regensburg. Once commander of security police in Bulgaria and Nuremberg he was reportedly living as a farmer on the Austria border. An unofficial note says Major Eichler and another officer were detained nearby and may be tried as war criminals at Dachau or Nuremberg. extradition appeals possible.

Aupocinted Bulland Begin Nuernberg Regens Burg Nate Spene Austria Berchtesgiden Nouraxs Neumann Eichler Sulubure Sulubure. Twas Alaimed Neumann Dachau Chich Belgiitus

Truman Still Seeks Man for Greek Aid Plan

President Truman faces delays in appointing a new administrator to run the broad Greek aid program. The State Department plans a $100,000 RFC loan to time start of a $40 million effort aiding Greece and Turkey with military and economic support. Officials hope a choice is made soon, with names like Paul Hoffman among those considered.

Associated Press Washington Trillsen Greer Wheatens State Department Gregor Chase Congress Studiebaker Corp Genere Edwin G. Wilsall Auiieara Greece Lincolly McVeager

May Denies Pressuring Army Officers in Garsson Trial

Ex congressman Andrew J. May testified he did not pressure Lt General Levin H. Campbell to win wartime Wat contracts for the Garsson munition interests. He told the jury he had great respect for officers and never attempted pressure as bribery charges loom over him and the Garsson brothers.

House Military Committee Henry Murray Garsson May Garssons

Mob drags Black man from jail in Rich Square area

Sheriff A D Stephenson said deputies search the Roanoke river region for the body of a Black man named Bush who was taken by armed masked men from Worthampton county Jail in Jack apt last night. He was accused of assaulting a white woman in Rich Square by Patrolman Frank Garland.

Associated Press Jackson N. C Sherif A Stephenson Roanoke River Bush Worthampton County Jackapt Wsted Rich Square Frank Garland Gesanli Yoon

Katayama Becomes Japan's First Socialist Premier

Katayama elected by overwhelming House vote to lead Japan as the first socialist premier chosen by public ballot. He faces coalition cabinet talks with Liberal party resistance and the emperor is to be informed of the results before investiture at the Imperial Palace tonight.

Katayama Japan Anscchtedt Tokyo Fr. W Tis House of Representatives Imperial Plas Inter Katsyama Liberal Party Shigeru Yashida Yoshida

Big school merger planned in Warren County area

Plans for a major consolidation proposed by the Tarmington Prechold Sugar Grove and Sugar Grove boards move forward with an eight member joint board to study the 6 2 3 grade plan. Three small four year high schools currently operate with 11 teachers and identical curriculums. A June 14 meeting will form a temporary joint board to address consolidation amid pending state aid and building bills.

Warren County Tarmington Prechold Sugar Grove Gradley Ad Uro Department of Public Instruction Consolidated High Schiool WML Echool Inown I

Policeman and Suspect Wounded in Street Gun Battle

May 23 Pittsburgh report of a veteran Patrolman Edward Bann shot in the hip and leg during a street confrontation. He and suspect Harry Manning were struck by bullets. Manning, 4, in critical condition with abdomen and shoulder wounds and rushed to Mercy Hospital. Police doubt Manning opened fire, citing a peace charge.

Frese Pittsburgh Edward Bann Harry Manhing Dullets Manning Mercy Hospital Bann Michael Daugh Fant Ald Manning Bane Gop Toa Mannine

Action Taken in Move to Further Cut 1948 Budget

Government leaders push new reductions to Truman’s 1948 budget aiming to trim $414 billion. Key defense and civilian agencies face steeper cuts while Agriculture and Army figures are closely watched.

Republicans Plan to Reclaim Large Sums for Treasury

Senator Bridges said Republicans intend to cancel about $1 billion in last Congress approvals to reclaim funds for the Treasury. He claimed possible overall cuts totaling billions, with focus on Army Navy and Agriculture spending, while noting some appropriations already moved by bills granting recessions of prior appropriations.

Washington Bridges Becai Trumaai Senate Appropriations Committee Con Brest Senate New Hampshire Congress Treasury Mr. Truman

Record Passenger Travel at New York Harbor Sets Peak

New York Harbor reports record daily movement of passenger ships. Queen Elizabeth carried 2,448 passengers as arrivals and departures surged. American brought 981. Saturnia prepared for sailing with 1,599 aboard.

N. Y. Harbor TERS New York New Yorke Harbor Cunard White Star

War exhibit to appear here in Corry this summer

A mobile Navy exhibit of wartime ordnance including a midget submarine and secret weapons will tour northwestern Pennsylvania towns this summer. Mayor J Pred Kiley announced the display, free to view, with donations used by the Navy Club for rehabilitation programs and veteran facilities.

Sotre Line J. Pred Kiley Taday Revetty Navy Club TSA Corry Navy Club Ly Veterwoy’ Ordant The Navy

Two Injured In Nitro Blast Near Bradford

Two men were injured in a premature nitro glycerin explosion on the Henry petroleum line near Musle Mountain north of Bradford. Paul Kemper 48 of Custer City suffered concussion and head and shoulder injuries. another worker was lightly cut. DuPont official B M Bildgerand said Kemper was on a rig near the storage when the blast occurred about 50 feet away on a truck, while investigating a selective effect.

Bradford Henry Petroleum Musle Mountain Paul Kemper Custer City DuPont Co BM. Bildgerand DuPont Kemper

Republicans Claim Votes To Block Tax Cut Delay

The document reports Senate Republicans claiming sufficient votes to block delays on a tax cut plan. It notes Democratic opposition and Republican accusations of procedural interference, with unnamed sources and tense party dynamics shaping the dispute.

Grocery Stores Prepare for Holiday Trade Shift

Stores plan to extend hours and switch to a Sunday schedule with more cooperative support from Cory stares and suppliers. Executives expect a gradual roll out with Friday evening openings starting next week as electrical work completes and retail traffic increases.

Nvbt Satwalay Webb Corry Retail Wiley Sheebuin Grocery Phost Wien Willeman Teal Sinieleton Priday Hal Cory Teil Mane Epict Relil Tuenth

Indictment of 12 Former WSA Officials Details Bribery Case

Philadelphia report on a federal grand jury indictment of 12 former War Shipping Administration officials in a bribery conspiracy tied to a $1,000,000 Delaware River port project. The probe, begun three years ago, implicated firms and workers in alleged government fraud and contract manipulation.

Associated Frese Philadelphia War Shipping Administration Grand Jury Federal Bureau of Investigation Delaware River Ciever Jenith FIBI Itis J. Cullen Ganey Frank Edz ‘Ward Sales WSA Muintengnece Hd John W. Chott WSA Alguo Ite Aéiiue John P. Dortully Invelaor Sainp Tron Vli! Sumpatty

Former State Dept Official Convicted in Washington

A federal district court jury convicted Carl Aldo Marzani former State Department official of making false statements to conceal Communist affiliations from government investigators. The 35 year old Thalian-born Marzani faces up to 11 years in prison and a $110,000 fine.

State Dept Associated Press Washington Federal District Court Carl Aldo Marzani Richmond B. Keech Marvini Wheaty Iriel Liry Tate

Romney Is Sentenced After Long-ago Spy Case

Kenneth Romney, a former House sergeant-at-arms aide, was sentenced to three years in prison for a past defalcation tied to checks cashed for John H. Smitsky who resided in Georgia. The judge cited leniency due to the defendant’s age and the long passage of time since the events.

Ansociated Washington Ken Neth Romney Foyer House Spy Geans-At-Arms Wis Phusentwhee Alexander Holtaat Brent Israuieh Tes Lian Holtzott Yountey John H. Smishwicke Georzia Romtey Smishwick

Hotel Fire Drag and Rescue at Broad and Wood Streets

A man was dragged from a burning bed on the 11th floor of the Broadwood Hotel in Philadelphia. Fire and staff rescued Gilbert N Eaton of New York as Miss Giles, a Longtime operator, guided guests to safety and aided during the blaze tied to a cigarette set fire.

Associated Press Philadelphia Wickroadwood Houtel Jody Linnly John Lillicrapp Gilbert N. Eaton New York Catherine Gules Broad and Wood Streets Uber Miss Giles Broadwood Davery Piremengui Elston Jayne G. Joyce St. Peters

Plane Crash Fatal to Student Flyer

A 19 year old student flyer, Arthur Hill of Leechburg R1, was killed when a light airplane crashed on a field near Greensburg yesterday while he practiced maneuvers for an upcoming examination. He was an Army Air Force veteran who served in Guam and had 11 hours of dual flight instruction. He died from a fractured skull and other injuries.

Prcky Greensburg Arthur Hill Leechburg R. 1 Merle Gill Army Air Force Guam

Widespread War News and Missing Vessel Searches

Reports from Manila and Manila area describe a global search for a lost liner with Philippine officials aboard. In Florida a wreckage find confirms a Fortress aircraft missing on a flight to Texas. The narrative references a large stoning incident and Allied military activity across Central America and the Caribbean.

Manila West Palm Beach Flu Kelly Field Texas Njoara Central America Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Sea

New Taxes for Education Gain GOP Backing

Harrisburg notes GOP support for legislation granting new authority to school districts to levy taxes beyond those currently allowed. The bill expands local taxing power to fund education while limiting tax types, with public notice requirements and a potential clash over teacher pay funding.

Associated Preet Harrisburg Rexchutlar Senate House Ytron

Lockheed Constellation Sets New Transcontinental Record

Miami May 23 A Lockheed Constellation of Eastern Air Lines flew coast to coast in six hours 49 minutes 26 seconds to capture a new California to coast speed record for commercial aircraft. The four engined passenger liner beat the previous record by about five minutes.

Truman's mother shows no improvement in hospital condition

In Grandview Missouri on May 23 President Truman said at 9:30 a.m. that Mrs Martha B Truman's condition was just about the same with no good night, indicating she might remain hospitalized indefinitely unless a marked improvement occurs.

Grandview Triman Truman Martha B. Truman

UN Commission Names Albania and Bulgaria in Balkan Blame

The United Nations Balkan Investigating Commission1 approved by an 8 to 2 vote a finding that Albania and Bulgaria supported armed bands fueling unrest in Greece and the region. The report notes conditions in Greece contributed to the violence and urges Security Council action. Russia and Poland opposed the blamed nations' conclusions, while the rest supported them. The closed-session vote and advisory remarks come as the commission prepared its on site report for the Security Council.

SBY Avanciated Geneva The Und Uys Riling Investigation Commission Uday Curmally United Nations United Nations Balkan Investigating Commission Greece Albania Bulgaria Vale Balenton Russia Poland Informarts United States United Kingdom France China Belgium Australia Colombia Graal Sysia Wey Abe Stelling Abe Grold Thulin’ Naiduns Jimien Commission Security Council Balkan

Grants Proposed for Pennsylvania Hospitals and Homes

Harrisburg May 23 The Appropriations Committee proposed state grants totaling 1 262 000 for state sided hospitals over the next two years against 8 735 090 appropriated in the current period Gov Duff urged about a 40 percent boost The Hospital Association sought higher funds to cover rising costs while Chairman Norman Wood proposed 5 50 a day for mental and surgical services and maintenance The committee also proposed 518 275 for state aided homes up from 385 000 requested by the governor in his budget and 825 appropriated in 1945 47 Burns Fatal Broookville Pa May 23 Cyrus Dinger 60 a coal site operator died from burns after an explosion on his farm near Summerlin The blast occurred at his home switching to the explosion report.

Associated Press Harrisburg Hews Appropriations Committee Hue Norman Wood Latecaster Ikmiahuis Nanice Hospital Association of Pennsylvania James H. Duff

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