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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1947
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a classified section with prices, livestock notes, and a few contact lines. Mentions cows, dairy terms, a station near Price 4114, and a contact line “Phone 22-20” with scattered references to venues and dates.
ROGER W BABSON analyzes postwar maritime capacity noting U S ships once led world trade but lost share after World War II. He warns of slow rebuilding, outlines three cargo vessel classes, Liberty ship limits, and the need for faster, economical dry cargo ships to meet foreign competition, with focus on tanker capacity and oil routes.
The official weather observer George Muldevick reports May rainfall at 4.69 inches in Evel, likely ranking among the five wettest Mays in the last 25 years. Corry logged 4.49 inches for the month, compared with 4.16 inches in May 1945 and 5.60 inches for the year.
Rep. Cannon and Sen. Gore argue the sharply trimmed agriculture appropriation is the worst bill of its kind, cutting 32 percent from Truman’s request and risking elections as GOP leaders push toward a $6 billion reduction. They say no reversal is likely as other supply measures await action.
In Pittsburgh on May 24 22-year-old James Corbin remained jailed after a jury acquitted him of involuntary manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of an attractive war widow, Ruth Salter, on February 2. Assistant District Attorney James T. Philpott said he lacked instructions to dismiss the charge. Judge Henry Elenberg ordered Corbin back to jail while his lawyer seeks freedom.
Jackson North Carolina May 24 law enforcement comb Northampton County for the young man identified as Buddy Godwin Bush believed killed by a masked mob at a party. Sheriff Stephenson said the search intensifies as 76 state and federal agents join in with no capture yet. FBI has entered the case to locate those responsible and prosecute to full extent of the law.
May 24 reports say crewmen fled the blazing tanker Newhall Bills after a six hour fire near England's southeast coast. The ship drifted toward Goodwin Sands with forward section in Thames as Ramsgate lifeboat evacuated the men.
More than 900 students and preschoolers were inoculated for diphtheria and tetanus in Harrisburg this week. About 800 received shots near the Municipal Bullring as children from Wayne and Concord townships were treated. Corry pupils numbered 590 across town schools under Dr. J. Guy Butters, with cards kept for state reference. Mrs Ora Harper hailed the program as a success while Eva Kepler reported the figures. In Washington, Senator McKellar of Tennessee was moved to Bethesda Naval Hospital after a fainting spell, described as a night attack, leaving aides unsure of severity.
The Chamber of Commerce forms a committee to study a Community Chest plan for Corry. D Armur Hillstrom and Earl T. Cherry named to investigate prospects and organize support. The aim is to unite city fund drives, reduce criticism of multiple campaigns, and direct all proceeds to Corry.
Alcide De Gasperi, who resigned as premier after the war, said he had been asked to form a new government. He would consult party leaders and assess cabinet prospects before deciding. He urged collaboration to solve Italy’s economic problems for the country's salvation.
Plans for Memorial Day include a city parade to West Washington Street, then to Center Street and City Park. Veterans groups from several organizations, a drum corps, boards, bands, and a state parade are slated to participate with services at the park and a program featuring music, prayers, speeches, floral tributes, and Taps.
The largest voter purge ever completed in White County drops 419 Corry residents from the registration rolls. About 4,160 county voters were removed overall. Corry residents account for 419. The process began January 20 with 15,969 return cards mailed to those who had not voted in five years.
Meadville notes that Clare Kent questioned an 830 annual fee on music boxes and legal authority for city collectible taxes. The Northwestern Pennsylvania Phonograph Association and local authorities were cited as upholding the tax, with attorney Joseph Thomas planning to appeal to the Pennsylvania Superior Court. He referenced a prior ruling in Westmoreland County as a potentially illegal precedent.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars operate Buddy Poppy sales at Paul Lines Hardware on Main Street. Since 1920 the sale occurs the weekend before Memorial Day to aid hospitalized veterans and orphans of war. Local VFW and VFW Post Eaton report the funds support veterans care and war orphans locally.
Eleven veterans led local placements at the Pennsylvania State Employment Service office during the week, with six women, four non veterans and one handicapped placement among 21 total jobs. Officials said most found work at General Electric Exit works, noting low demand and a dip not seen in five years.
Harrisburg May 24 The House urged a merit and efficiency based pay plan for teachers proposing a $10 per capi ta stipend for each employed person and a yearly efficiency review. The commission favored a system linking salaries to years of service and teacher competence, with districts adopting the per capita raise nationwide.
In Pittsburgh on May 24 a labor dispute surfaces as CIO and AFL plan reactions to a National Labor Relations Board petition. Rabhanny J. Pedcroft seeks by wall section machinery to handle shop personnel amid a six month beer war between AFL Teamsters and CIO United Brewery Workers. AFL comments not available. Also Myr Beard of Reading set for re election as president of the Pennsylvania Federation of Democratic Women at its Baston convention.
Dean Acheson denies any kickback of funds to cover British expenses. Italy, France and other countries may aid in supplying needs.
Washington May 24 The State Department said Britain will obtain some of the $400 million Greek Turkish aid program by selling military equipment. Undersecretary of State Acheson denied reports of delays due to a failure to name a program administrator. He said the United States plans to start disbursing funds next week and that an agreement with Greece will be drafted and submitted to Secretary Marshall.
Public Assistance Chief Prank A. Robbins will preside at a joint Erie Warren counties board meeting in Cory next month. Erie member H. J. Ekms announced Robbins will attend the June 20 dinner session at the Cory Hotel with full board attendance. Executives from Warren and Erie expected, along with Bradford’s Michael Birors.
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