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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1947

Page

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Knutson Prepares Major Tax Cut Measure

Minnesota Republican Rep. Kuyt announces a two phase tax cut set for November 17 aiming to slash about 4 billion dollars in taxes annually. The plan ties to nationwide application of the community property principle with brackets cut, targeting mainly higher income levels while resisting President Truman’s Europe aid pressure.

Associated Press Washibington Truman Economic Council Europe Kuyt R-Minn Gangross Ronaldey Fiatson Hero Ways and Mens Comunitiee Tax Legigla Volved Sai Pruman United States Knutson Council Kintitson Koiléson

City to Receive Gas Tax Allocation for Municipal Needs

The city will receive 1150 from the motor fuel tax as part of the quarterly distribution. Acquisitions for the final quarterly payment are being prepared by the Department of Highways. The statewide total of 51020 will be shared among Erie, Union City, Waterford, Wattaburg, Concord Lowney, and Wayne township, with individual amounts listed for each subdivision.

Gurry Department of Highways Erie Union City Robe Waterford Wattaburg Concord Lowney Waterford Loins Wayne Township Gap

UN Plebiscite Proposal Sparks New Delhi Debate

In New Delhi a government figure urged a plebiscite timing for the princely state's status, aiming to guide a peaceful settlement. Moscow dispatches report Uravda ran a 100ay headline noting British attache Miss Gen Y Hi tn faced criticism after alleged photo taking during a halliling incident, with official excuses cited.

Moscow Uravda Mosman Y. Hi Tn Halliling

Inquest Planned For Auto Crash Victims

An inquest into a four-vehicle accident that killed Mrs Margal Pigett and left several others injured will be held by Erie County coroner Warren W. Wood within two weeks. The crash near Silver Creek, N Y, involved Harold Radel, his wife Jennie Radel, Fen Fohell, and others who were hospitalized with multiple injuries.

Warren W. Wood Erie County Margaral Pigettet Sliver Creek Bey Uatrey Plagher Pirat Harold Radel Wil Mel Jennie Radel Fen Fohell

Nazi War Crimes Convicted At Nurnberg Court

Oswald Pohl and top aides of the SS administrative office were found guilty of multiple crimes in an American court at Nuernberg. The verdict labels them as monster of depravity for overseeing concentration camps and slave labor. Other defendants include August Frank George Loerner Earl Fanslau and Hans Loerner, with details noting plunder and the cremation of victims.

Nuernberg Oswald Pohl S. Administrative Office Pohl Felnvieh Himmler Toimal Hit August Prank George Loerner Earl Fanslau Hans Loerner Michael A. Musmanna Pittsburgh Musmanna Syston

Pennsylvania municipal races shape up amid amendment votes

Voters in 27 cities including Philadelphia Harrisburg and Lebanon head to the polls to choose mayors and local officials amid a clash over a state constitutional amendment. Republican Governor Dustanti and Democratic leaders trumpet gains while a statewide Supreme Court seat and a key revenue amendment are on the ballot.

Philadelphia Harrisburg Pennsylvania James J. Dustanti J. Warren Mickle Mickle Dusty Fennsylvania Harvey Taylor Bai’ Taylorn White House Sali Mickle Thail Republica Richardson Dilworth Unity Commonwealths John E. Peters Claude B. Robins M. Harvey ‘Taylor Dauphin County Leacher Lebanon Ma~tah Gweiner Leffler William W. Focht Allentown Altoona Arnhold Bradford Carbourile Cheeta Coatesville DuBois Waston Farrell Greensburg Johnstown Lock Haven Monongahela New Castle Old City Reading Sharon Initusville Uniontown Washington Williamsport Wilkes-Barre i York John 8. Pine Repub Neon Luzerne County Superior Court James H. Dunn Ivan J. McKenrick Cambrig County Membent Tee Mullen Wwanaching Wid Willard Dyckes Republicar Orgesixas Tinh Wlfarl Lopre Mass Mullen We Republican Ormantaation Miss Mullen Rls Dyckes Tne Tex Publican Laklyg Board of Bavention Ptm Carlton Smith Ross Pehimal George Besson Smitty Besson Tn. m

High tides cause damage along Charleston coastline

Abnormally high tides and heavy winds caused thousands of dollars in property damage along the Charleston coastline. Early reports indicate receding waters and lingering effects from the storm as authorities assess the impact.

Charleston Carolinas

Polish Leader Safe In Britain

Polish opposition leader Mikolajczyk has arrived in Britain aboard a plane, escorted by a Polish exile official said to be heading to safety. British officials confirmed the landing at a Kent airfield and said no immediate details on next steps or asylum had been announced.

Wey London Stavman Mikola Jey Eader Warsaw Mate l Britain Porvign Orticw Belin Mikal Teagle Christopher Mignow Sue Tor Foreign Affiwirs Sdeder Magston Airfield Kent County Mikolajcnyk Brith Poland

British Labor Loses Local Elections Across England Wales

Returns from 886 of 888 boroughs show Conservatives gaining 618 council seats while Labour sustains a net loss of 84. Observers call the results a setback for the Labour government and note public discontent over shortages and rationing. Churchill and Woolton editors urge a general election, but most papers refrain from editorial backing.

Associated Press London Britain Labor Party England Wales Labor Mie Tom Winston Churchill Lord Woolton Gabor Diight

City wreck leads to arrest of unlicensed driver

Police expect to arrest Donald Horton of Grand Valley after a North Center street crash damaged two cars. Horton allegedly drove a vehicle owned by Jack Bennett and lost control, striking Fred Hoenes’ parked car. Damage was extensive and the incident prompted investigation.

North Center Street Donald Horton R. D Grand Valley Horton Nave Fred Hoenes Threshigatinn Jack Bennett East South Streak Fortom Vestmoron Thie Hoenes

Ten Week Strike at Galion Plant Ends

North Electric Company and the CIO Auto Workers union reached agreement after ten weeks of strike. A wage increase of 15 percent was granted effective September, with provisions to begin contract talks on November 15. A check of payroll majority by the U.S. Mailllation and Conciliation Service was to be completed before November 15 to confirm union majority.

Weg Ramoevayen Wae Galion North Electric Company CIO Tite Auto Workers Tbr Avid le Saturn Auignsis IM Peyroll Ul Tintime U. 5 Servien

Partitioning Proposal Of U S Rejected

A Soviet delegation delivered a long statement opposing US plans for a British administered Holy Land transition. The proposal would set a UN supervised period before independence, with a timetable through 1048 and a one-year bridge, while Arab leadership urged an independent Arab state.

Russia Palestine Holy Land United Nations Security Somenkh Tearapa Soviet Union United States Britain Wmnlidee Luton Bovieh

Hughes Plane Flies At Last In World’s Largest Craft

Long Beach reports Hughes successful test flight of the giant plywood flying boat. At 219 feet long with a 320 foot wingspan and 3,000 horsepower engines, the ship rose from the harbor after taxi runs and a brief flight. The test comes as Senate probes Hughes war contracts resume. Senator Brewster called the achievement gratifying.

Associated Press Long Beach City Hughes Umberyard Treyworl Hupilse Millonaire Portsmay Pesdeee Lobke Watt Hennybee Lad Tughes Los Animles-Long Teach Harbor Highes Tcchnicans Dave Grant Angeles Avid Aeronautics Administration Senate Sky Goliath Washington Brewster R-Me

Treasury Report Shows October Receipts and Expenditures

The Treasury reports for October 30 show receipts of 85,160,503.59 dollars and expenditures of 66,981,148.61 dollars. The balance stands at 1,027,000 dollars.

Washington U.S. Treasury

Opening day hunting reports mix luck with tragedy

Reports from the period describe small game bags and good conditions on opening day, yet two accidental shootings marred the section. Chauncey Watkins, 6, Latrobe, died from a gunshot wound in his yard allegedly fired by a youth, while Peter Tayris, 20, Reading, was wounded fatally at close range. Police launched investigations as officials warning against unsafe hunting practices.

Coty Hue Sainday Ouiers Chauncey Watkins Latrobe Richard Robs Trine Peter Tayris Poller

Auto in Wreck Corry Youth Unhurt

A-year-old Corry youth escaped death or serious injury when the 1940 Pontiac he was driving on Route 25052 veered off the highway and rolled down a 70 foot ravine two miles west of Corry. Passenger Ralph Shannon, 303 Gast Columbus Wy, escaped with ulna cuts and bruises. Police estimated vehicle damage at $600.

Corry Ralph Shannon Columbis Wyenine

Dent seeks probe into liquor clerk salary hike

Senator John H. Dent urged a joint committee to investigate a salary raise granted by the Liquor Control Board to about 3,500 state workers. The move covers retroactive increases from September 1 and spans roughly 4 to 18 percent, with a governor proposing similar boosts for other departments.

Harrisburg General Assembly Joint John H. Dent Weldon B. Heyburn Delaware Liquor Centrol Board James H. Dutt Den Heyburn Dublin

Advisors claim U S able to finance plan

Washington November 3 A Truman administration plan to aid Europe while curbing domestic prices drew praise from the presidents Council of Economic Advisers who urged inflation controls high taxes and broad air power yet warned of inflationary risk and possible price cancelers GOP leaders blasted the proposal arguing it diverts attention from anti inflation actions and questions responsibility for evils of current policies as a November 17 special session looms

Associated Press Washington Truman Europe Presidon Council of Economic Advisors Trurk Reycep Asxshall GOP

Peru Earthquake Death Toll Rises in All Saints Day Disaster

Reports from LWA Peru say an earthquake in the Andes destroyed San Ramon and La Merced, each about 5,000 residents, with Satipo suffering the highest casualties of at least 40 dead and many injured. Medical and relief planes were dispatched to stricken mountain towns near Lima.

Lwa Peru Andes Gificlil San Raemon la Merced Lima Satipo

Former seaman killed in gas station hold up

Robert Carrier a Camden merchant and former seaman was fatally wounded by four state police after a gas station holdup. He died from internal hemorrhage after a bullet damaged his shoulder and pulmonary artery as police closed in with William Frey, 22, who was held for grand jury charges.

Associated Press Qamden N. J Robert Carrier Eugene Crother Berlin William Frey Assis Camden Bargigg Benjamin G. Bane ULUS Elwood Wes Efonmansen Frey

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