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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1947
Page
1
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Senator Taft of Ohio widens push to curb overseas aid as he urges a showdown before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and GOP policy panel. Marshall defends the 2.607 billion request for Europe and Asia while critics say the aid is too large.
A 1847 Buick with 1 600 miles on the odometer was wrecked when the driver lost control rounding a turn on Route 97 one mile west of Union City. Josep Henry Erle, the sole occupant, was not seriously injured after a concrete abutment impact. The car, towed to City garage, totaled about 9100. Rain and poor visibility cited as factors. A second item notes Jewel Ann Mavis, daughter of former Senator James J. Davis, engaged to Gerald Ryan McGuire with a November 6 ceremony planned.
President Truman will address a joint session of Congress to request stopping Europay relief and enforcing inflation controls at home. The White House announced the timing for the speech in Washington.
Corry’s Andusteria plot and employes will be asked to contribute beyond the announced 26000 Community Chest goal when the campaign resumes Monday. The board of directors set a total of 15000 for corporations and 8500 for industry employes plus advance gifts from merchants and others. Committee chairs were named for campaigns involving corporations, employes, merchants, fraternal clubs, houses to house canvass, and service clubs as the drive begins in the community.
Police investigate the death of Eugene Hardesty 41 found along a rural road near New Brighton. Coroner says autopsy shows drowning. no foul play ruled out yet. Hardesty, married with three children, formerly led a local company.
Paris November 12 Associated Press reports that Charles de Gaulle called for France to lead in forming alliances with the United States and Great Britain to counter Communism. He said treaties with the US and UK should be immediate and tailored to mutual equality, with France building Western European unity while seeking economic aid and defense collaboration. He warned the RPP’s growth signals a broader national shift, except for remaining Communists and a few dissidents.
After a two month remodeling on South First Avenue Wing Willi No 3 will launch as a self serve one stop store. The expansion adds north side grocery space a second floor entrance and new frost goods display with ice cream. A three day opening offers five bushel baskets of groceries a Fireb Baking Company cake and an electric roaster as door prizes.
Government plans ask farmers to plant about 6.4 percent more land in livestock feed grains next year to offset shortages from this year’s corn crop. Agriculture Department officials released a semi final estimate noting tighter supplies of corn and related feeds will extend into 1848, with meat and dairy products at risk unless programs boost production.
Associated Press reports frigid temperatures across Pennsylvania with a record low in Philadelphia around 5 degrees. Cities including Harrisburg Pittsburgh Erie and Wilkes Barre show subfreezing readings as a northwest wind persists and the western half expects continued flurries through the week.
Washington reports say many bold but vague dispatches about atomic weapons are propaganda fishing expeditions. Officials describe rumors planted to probe denials and gather intelligence on US progress toward bomb development and detection methods, with Prague and Moscow linked to the tale.
About 100 prisoners at the Bellefonte prison farm joined a fundraising effort for the Centre County hospital. Pledges included cash up to $500 and promises of work earnings, with some inmates contributing a full month’s pay. Superintendent Creudy and others report cash pledges around $500 with potential total pledges up to $20,000 based on daily pay rates. In a separate report, Mrs Shields, 23, dies from a fractured skull after falling from bed at a hospital.
A suspicious blaze at Canadohta Lake leveled a summer home and damaged or endangered multiple cottages. Firefighters fought the flames with water from the lake while nearby farmers helped onlookers and aiding property owners. Investigators offered no cause. the straw-thatch and nearby structures suffered extensive damage.
Major General Bennett E Meyers testified before the Senate War Investigating Committee that he discussed a multi million dollar bond transaction with former secretary of the treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr Morgenthau said the conversation never occurred Meyers said Morgenthau implied the deal was possible and he did not report all offers to superiors The inquiry also examined Hughes aircraft contracts and a separate loan proposal to Meyers from Howard Hughes
Elton Willotson, 62, of Falconer New York, died instantly when his Chevrolet sedan was struck by Erie Railroad No. 6 westbound passenger train at Falconer Creek crossing. The car was hurled along the tracks about 90 feet after impact. Willotson, employed at Jamestown Brewing Corp, lived in Bear Lake for about 15 years and was well known locally. He is survived by his wife Marie, a son Roland, and a sister Mrs Ely Metntyrt.
Eight Corry defendants faced charges after a PLCB raid on the Starline Authetic Club. Principal defendants Albert Magliardilii Itnown qu Al Moviy Frmn Purpure and ort Chisiono pleaded guilty. Penalties included fines up to 500 for liquor violations and 300 for possession of unlicensed alcohol.
Harrisburg reports that a shortage of materials and skilled labor, rising prices, and higher wages are pushing up new home costs. A national survey covering 872 cities shows new home prices up about 6 percent from a year ago while used home prices rose only 1 to 5 percent in many areas. Construction volumes reach about one million homes annually with 80,000 starts in July and 89,000 in August.
Indayly Tyre Taylor, general counsel of the Synthens States Industrial Count, advocated repeal of the wage hour law. He estimated a 4.5 hour week substitution could yield sufficient man hours to drive substantial automotive output and meet production goals.
Washington reports a Republican split over extending rent controls as Senator McCarthy warns about impeachment while Representative Wolcott signals possible extension if housing relief seems unlikely to pass by March.
London reports the Labor government pressing to curb Lords powers with a constitutional reform bill. The Commons backed a measure 345 to 194, aiming to reduce the Lords delaying period from two years to one, and the government could pack the Lords with Labor peers to ensure passage. A nationalization bill for the iron and steel industry is expected next year, influencing party strategy.
Ralph J. Fog of worry, deputy grand master, presented ten year certificates and life memberships to William Greer of Greenville and Otto A. Stolz of Meadville during Solomon Royal Arch Chapter rites. Also present was nine year old Dr. Henry Daniels, a long time Mason. Treasury figures released show receipts of 107 million with expenditures of 12 million and a total debt of 458 billion.
An American Airlines DC-6 diverted and landed at Gallup New Mexico after a midflight fire, forcing an emergency landing with 25 passengers and crew aboard. The captain, Ryan W. Chatfield, maneuvered the jet to a controlled arrival despite visible flames and smoke reported by passengers. Airlines paused DC-6 operations as investigations began.
Amsterdam reports Bune Van Meegeren, 57, a Dutch painter, was sentenced to one year in prison for fraud over fake paintings signed with the names of old masters. Prosecutors valued proceeds at about 2.3 million dollars. Meegeren claimed innocence and said he signed names to test reactions, acknowledging no intent to deceive.
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