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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1947

Page

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New Government Corporation Proposed To Handle Foreign Aid

A 19member Holtze foreign economic committee proposing a single new government corporation to manage Western Europe aid. It would sift requests, oversee U.S. purchases, apply necessary controls, and ensure timely disbursement under a bipartisan board with presidential support and Senate confirmation. Congress could end it by defunding.

Associated Press Washington Holtze Foreign Economic Committee Europe United States Congress Puillc Herter Rmush Tis Man Aid Corporation Senate Congressional

Lack Of Jobs At Different Ages Says Babson Study

Roger W. Babson reports a study from Babson Park Mass noting age affects employment prospects. It cites data from G E Anderson and multiple firms showing upper age limits for beginners in clerical and department store jobs, with older workers often valued for loyalty and accuracy despite slower pace. It warns that middle aged and older applicants face placement difficulty, though current prosperity sustains demand for extra help and non union firms hire all ages.

Roger W. Babson Babson Park Mass G. EC. Anderson Tatas Tésas Ih Cn Wintt

City Gets First Winter Snow in Sharp Cold Drop

The city felt winter as snow fell, a sharp temperature drop followed by a cool, fair weekend in Corry and northwestern Pennsylvania. One-half inch of snow was observed overnight. Low temperatures dipped to 12 degrees with a noon high near 39. Weather forecasts expect continued freezing nights and cool days.

Googe Muldericle Mercury Advanine Corry Pennsylvania

Three Cars Derail on New York Central Westbound

Three cars of a New York Central Railroad westbound derailed shortly after 2 am when a drawer bar on a refrigerator car loosened causing the cars to leave the rails. Traffic on the line delayed old newspapers and mail from Cleveland destined for Corry and paints to the east. Normal service resumed by noon with limited restrictions on one track. Former state senator dies in Somerset Pennsylvania Charles Haly, aged 69, served six terms and was president pro tempore 1841 to 1848.

New York Central Railroad Cleveland Corry and Paints Ashtabula Somurset Charles Haly Haly Senate Ramume Private Intirmetlon

Vanity at 10 use in effort to help insane

Philadelphia General Hospital hosts an odd social aid event where nine to ten women, described as frail and dark-haired, receive cosmetic treatments to lift spirits. Observers note two women with schizophrenia and another with severe depressive mood, while one survivor recalls years without hair care.

Momunnevene Philadelphia Phildelphia General Hospital Chree Ashay

Post Office To Close On Armistice Day In Cory

The Cory Post Office will close all day Tuesday for Armistice Day. Only the clerk carrier delivery will be made in the morning while mail will be dispatched as usual. No mail or city operators will cover routes. special delivery matters will be handled. Phantom candidate Schuyleill Haven Pa mystery discussed by borough officials. Replica election notes show Republican John McCarty elected to council, but county records reveal uncertain lineage of McCarty.

Cory Post Ofice Schuyleill Haven, Pa John McCarty Sehnyiku

Coast Guard Cutter Races To Aid Stricken Jupiter

In rough Lake Michigan seas, Coast Guard cutter Sundew fought 25 to 70 foot waves to reach freighter Jupiter less than two miles from Ludington. Jupiter’s crew of 28 rode out the danger as the vessel took water and dragged anchors. Two ferries stood by with lines ready to assist if needed, while Coast Guard planned to board and tow clear or remove the crew if the ship broke up.

Wy Associated Press Ludington Mich Vite Coast Guard Ind Pew Jupiter Coast Guard Lake Michizat St. Joseph Ludington Beach Lake Michigan Jupiters Howevr Dupiter Great CIO National Maritime Watch Reighier

Witnesses for Hughes Arrive Late at Hearing

Witnesses called by Howard Hughes to testify before the Senate Inquiry into wartime plane contracts arrived late, delaying the session. Chairman Ferguson indicated a possible Monday continuation as the four late witnesses appeared 48 minutes after the appointed hour, with confusion over notification and plans to call the Hughes witnesses.

Associated Press Washington Howard Hughes Tesfy Ak m Benate Hughes Mg Yoon Yen Weir Charman Ferguson R-Mich Senate William B.ueheers Ferguson Noah Dietrich Hughes Tool Company Dietrich Thames A. Slack Tts Slack Bennett JB. Meyers Neal Dietrich Hughes Wit ‘Nesses Fergusson

Judge to Rule on Corry Disorderly Conduct Ordinance

The legality of Corry's disorderly conduct ordinance faces a court decision next in Erie County. City Solicitor Walter Goat filed a brief backing the measure in response to a prior brief by Jess Jiallante. Erle appealed a Corry man’s conviction under the ordinance, arguing the measure to curb violators during prohibition days is weak in some aspects.

Corry Weale Erie Walter Goat Jess Jiallante Erle

Minnesota Endures Seven Inch Snowfall Across Region

A historic blizzard blankets Minnesota with seven inches of snow as winds reach up to six miles per hour. Roads delay and wires break, causing outages in communications. The storm spans about 100 miles from the border with Canada to the Iowa line, with frigid temperatures noted across the Midwest and forecasts predicting further cold and warming trends. The cold belt stretches from the Dakotas to Illinois and Indiana, with Dickinson North Dakota reporting 12 above zero as Chicago records cold weather. Forecasters expect easterly movement of arctic air and lower temperatures across parts of the Northeast tonight.

Minntapodis Minnesota Holt Dielay Bell Telephone Towa Porelen Arbwest Felow Dakotas Ilinois Indiana Dickinson N. D Chicago Hin Pennsylvania New York

No Decision On Fatal Inquest In Four Injured Crash

Coroner Warren W. Wood will confer with the district attorney before deciding whether to hold an inquest into last week’s crash that killed Mrs Margaret Plachay and injured four others. Harold R Del, 45, of Edinboro, drove the car. Mrs Jenni Del, Hervey Pincher, and Fenton Mitchell were also hurt as the vehicle left the highway and struck a guard rail and bridge abutment. Discharge plans for Mill Village residents from Union City Hospital are not yet definite. Fire caused $50,000 damage at a Philadelphia cannery and a garage as Morrison Tire Plant and Franti Alito Repair Co. suffered two-floor fire damage.

Mill Village Union City Margaret Plachay Warren W. Wood Cosiner Hany Musser Mes Placher Harold R~del Edinboro Jen Nie Radel Hervey Pincher Fenton Mitchell Philadelphia Morrison Tire Co

Directors End Secretaries Job in Cory Office

A fragmentary, garbled local notice describes removal of a part time secretary post at Cory Chamber of Commerce. It notes directors and an attorney handling articles of incorporation, potential $100,000 cap, a future takeover by a business venture, and plans tied to a Community Chest campaign amid city facility debates.

Cory Chaniser Rabselns Charles May Sulicianin Works Uies

Long Shipyard Strike Ends After Overnight Talks

A settlement ending a 24 day strike by about 22 000 workers at eight Bethlehem shipyards along the Atlantic coast was announced after an all night meeting of unions and federal mediators. The agreement covers all Bethlehem shipyards except Bethlehem Fairfield where 80 workers remain on strike. The wage increase and terms will take effect November 10, with about 10 000 workers in the New York area and 7 000 in Maryland among those affected. Negotiations for the Fairfield matter will resume on November 12.

Associated Prews Washington Benllhem Alani Godel Ad Company CIO Mu~ Vike and Shipbuilding Under Bethiehent Patis Falips Scrap Company Fairfield William N. Maggalis Abitasin E U. S Bedera Meais— Tom and Conciliation Service St Quincy Mass East Boston Hoboken N. J State Island Brooklyn N.Y Shu and Bally Streets Baltimoxe Sparrows Pt New Yorke Itisins Sauht Mary— Land Usu Day

Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale Attracts City Support

The Araphesn Legion Auxiliary and local groups promote a poppy sale with Girl Scouts canvassing the city to raise funds for veterans rehabilitation and child welfare programs. Poppies are crafted by disabled veterans in hospitals and workshops nationwide, providing support to Legion and Auxiliary relief efforts. James J. Bayly, once a senator and labor secretary, had a restless day with doctors reporting his condition.

PePples Legion and Auxiliary Davis Washington James J. Bayly Pennsylvania Imbor

Big Four Deputy Foreign Ministers Clash Again in London

London reports the Big Four deputies clashed over German treaty terms ahead of a peace conference. US and Britain push for broader German representation, while Russia and France resist. Andrei Smilenoy said Russia won’t reveal German views until a viable government is formed. US argues for an opportunity for responsible German representatives to speak. Officials hint Britain and US may move toward a Western Germany pact early next year if ministers fail to settle terms.

London Dundy Sorelem Voloe Trzaly Jomblyg Museu United States Britain Russia France Pakistan Germany Sovet Andrei A. Smilenoy Rober Murphy

Farmer shoots young mother's husband in Rockford tale

A neighbor farmer, Glenn Marsh, 24, killed Kathy Anderson’s husband and her father in a spree after becoming enamored with Anderson, then abducted Anderson and fled toward Grundy County. Marsh later faced police pursuit as authorities tracked him from Rochford to Northport area and beyond.

Associated Press Rockford Ill Fremer Kathy Anderson Glenn Marsh Impadt Deu Wworma Velhion Mars Grant Mulklein Northport Mieth Chree Forke Benigston Rokford John Enrietia, Jr Grundy County Marsh Anderson Bus Audrey Andersons Rossford Arshne Anerson Minnrlein Murch Gertie Bell Tubge Marsh, Then Collapsed, Head Lo Head and Morkinlg Ins Vernon Melba Larey Kan Karen Morelsy Marski

Elgin Man Held For Court Trial

Harry Meehan, 22 year old, remained in the city jail after being ordered held for the next Erie county term. He pleaded not guilty to public indecency and was held for trial after two 12 year old children testified against him at a Corry alderman hearing. Meehan was arrested on North Center street when three children identified him as the molester.

Harry Meehan Rigimah Cobbett Meehan Erie County Corry Dwo North Center Street

Steel Firm Victor in Anti Trust Suit

The Federal government lost its anti trust suit against the Columbia Steel Company a U S Steel subsidiary in U S district court Judge Richard S Rodhey ruled the evidence failed to prove a violation of the Sherman Act The government's claim centered on the 8 009 000 purchase of Consolidated Steel Corp of Los Angeles by Columbia Steel and its potential effect on competition in the steel market

Wilmington Del Columbia Steel Company U.S. Steel U. S. District Court Richard S. Rodhey Department, of Justice Sill Consolidated Steel Corn Los Angeles Columbia Steel

Gun in trunk wounds N J baggage handler

A Pennsylvania Railroad baggage handler was wounded when a 22 caliber gun discharged inside a trunk that dropped onto the Clinton street station platform in Trenton. The injured man Moon Powell of Trenton was taken to St. Bran’s Hospital for treatment.

Associated Press Trenton Pennsylvania Railroad Clinton Street Liewtenant Charles Daw Moon Powell Bt. Brands Hospital Aftel Dawson Frank Miami Pts

Poultry Drive Aims To Slash Flock Size And Save Grain

Washington observers report a joint Agriculture Department statement with Secretary Anderson and the Lustrous Luckman committee proposing a nationwide program to cut broiler chick production by up to 7 percent from February to June and to reduce total chicken flocks by January 1, saving tens of millions of bushels of grain. The plan includes a Thursday ban on eggs, while Growers pledge to educate the public to eat more chickens to shore up food supplies. Monroe Babcock of Tucsa NM comments on public education efforts to promote chicken consumption.

Associated Press Washington Mer Secretary of Agriculture Anderson Citizens Tood Wukbry Anderson-Luckman Orst Monroe Buboork Ttisca Harry Luckeman Thi White House Babcock

Co-Op Union Grocery Sells At Wholesale

McKeesport Pa November 8 The 5600 member CTU Tinted Steelworkers opened a cooperative grocery yesterday but it was cleaned out within two hours. Members paid wholesale prices for seven hundred cases of canned vegetables soups condiments and milk. The store will be open once a week and will not handle fresh foods or meats.

Mckeesport Michael Conley América

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