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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1947
Page
1
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Moscow marks the Bolshevik anniversary with a military parade and praise for Stalin while Western allies face calls for a fresh imperialist war. In Washington the Republican leadership abandons tax reduction plans for the November 17 special session, signaling delays and fiscal maneuvering as tax cuts await January 1, 1948.
Harrisburg November 7 Governor James H Duff said the Republican party should be able to win in Pennsylvania with the right kind of candidate after Tuesday's election and predicted a strong, if unspecified, victory. He did not provide figures.
Washington reports the National Labor Relations Board moves against union officers tied to the pan-Communist push under the Taft Hartley act, blocking some unions from appearing on ballots even when they have contracts with involved employers. Dispatches from Kashmir claim Indian troops repelled tribal invaders toward Srinagar as a capital defense. In Greece a general strike over wage rises was averted by a government mobilization order forcing workers from households to public utilities to report for duty.
Pittsburgh Nov Thedimes and Talightin Steel Co. plans a 100000000 improvement program to boost ingot production to 4 850 000 tons in four years. Ben Moreell says the program, financed by 40000000 first mortgage bonds and backed by life insurers, aims to raise product quality and cut costs, with completion expected late in 1942. Tax 69100000.
Washington reports the Citizens Food Committee stands firm on a poultry plan amid opposition from poultry producers and farmers. The piece notes White House interest and officials weighing free poultry demonstrations, with several farmers and committees sending chickens and crates to committee headquarters while debates over grain use and aid for the needy continue.
A severe cold snap spreads from the Rockies to the Texas Panhandle with blowing snow in Minnesota and eight inches reported in central Rockies and parts of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Temperatures fall well below freezing across the Midwest and Northwest Texas while the East and South enjoy fair weather and near normal readings. Rain blankets areas from the Great Lakes south to the Ohio River as the north central states face frosty conditions tonight.
Former Georgia Supreme Court chief justice Charles Reid was found dead in the Candler Building in downtown Atlanta. Police say the 58 year old plunged from a window on the tenth floor, his watch stopped at eight. Insurance agent B Huckaby and associate statements place Reid near his office after a morning call.
Washington reports say high US officials weigh intensifying American truth campaigns abroad in response to Russian propaganda. The State Department reportedly seeks 1,500,000 for Voice of America and other Foreign Information programs as Molotov and Soviet leaders accuse the United States and push support for Soviet foreign policy.
The CIO United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers representing GE plant workers adopted a three point program urging wage increases stabilizing prices and curbs on profiteering. Delegates claim to represent about 130000 workers and say GE profits are at an all time peak. A GE spokesman said profits rose but the profit to sales ratio is the key figure and wage increases have been limited by stockholder returns.
Gary State Police report a series of arrests at Beaverdam intersections as routine checks target stop sign violations. Cpl Teel Hubley notes these actions stem from standard traffic enforcement, not a special drive, across several days. Treasury report from Washington shows November 5 receipts totaling 80,749,004.99 with a national balance of 3,727,963,448.01.
Testimony before the Senate examining committee reveals concerns over wartime contracts involving Hughes Aircraft and aviation figures. Meyers, then deputy chief of aircraft procurement, cited conversations about Hughes plans to build photo reconnaissance planes and a massive wartime contract, with officials suggesting political influence at the top.
A Pan American Clipper suffered an engine failure while en route, diverting to San Francisco where 23 passengers and baggage were transferred to another Clipper for resumption of the flight. The delay lasted several hours as a precautionary measure.
A concert at the Knights of Columbus auditorium in Oil City drew about 1200 attendees. Gerry Elks Chorus joined the City Symphony Orchestra for the program sponsored by Guy Lodge No 344 BP O Thks. Soloists included Lucille D Flac and Rolland Stowe with the Young Chorus. the favorite number was a love song performed by Mrs Ricend and Mr Lyons with Mrs Peggy Dawson at the piano.
In October Corry area employment declined with 13 percent separations and 76 gains. Me Long of the Pennsylvania State Employment Office notes near non existence of unemployment in early October, attributing change to producer demand shifts and plant cutbacks.
The Armistice Day observance will be conducted next Tuesday night at the Hlmat G. Gurrlar Post. The short program includes a service by the Post, a guard and drill team. Henry T. Wheeler, deputy commander of the 29th district of the American Legion, will be the featured speaker. The ceremony will include musical numbers followed by a 4 bullet inch supper and a social evening at Legion quarters on North Center Street.
The Schick test program starts next Monday at 9 a.m. in Corry Public Schools. Students who previously received the vaccine will be notified. Schedule: Washington Nov 10 reading 9 a.m., My Fairglow Nov 12 reading 9 a.m., Concoyd Nov 13 reading 9 a.m., Harding Nov 14 reading 9 a.m., Junior Elementary Nov 20 reading 9 a.m. A positive result leads to an additional vaccination.
New York November 7 Thirty four crates of radio and rolar porta were shipped to Yugoslavia by mistake under a Yugoslav Red Cross relief committe. Zlatka Balakovic president said the equipment was cleared after customs and by the FBI and later declassified by the armed services. The error involved the Yugoslav embassy in Washington and a broker who labelled the shipment yadig parts.
A Colly and a Columbus youth were arrested two weeks ago on a charge of driving too fast for conditions. They appeared yesterday before Police Magistrate M. Cobbutt and pleaded not guilty. Police said a city driver and a laborer’s car collided, مردم, and witnesses reported machines deserting Busy Smith and Wright streets. Authorities warned violators will be prosecuted in a strict manner.
PONCA CITY Okla Nov 7 the United States seized two privately owned bomber aircraft at Oklahoma airfields under wartime arms laws to prevent their use in a South American revolution. Customs inspector Millican said both planes the Be Liberator at Tulsa and a Navy type privateer at Ponca City were stripped of armament and immobilized after word they might be used in an anticipated revolt. The official did not name the country involved.
Washington reports Molotov’s Moscow radio blast as officials press for speedy approval of the European recovery program. Senate and House leaders signal cautious support while warning Congress may not finish aid legislation during the special session.
Londoners returned to work as emergency crews cleared wreckage from three suburban train crashes. The night disaster killed five and injured about eight as visibility remained poor amid damage and continuing disruption. Weather officials warned Britain’s worst day in months would persist through much of the day as rail services faced widespread delays.
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