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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1947
Page
1
A fragment notes changes on West River routes affecting schedules and service. The unreadable OCR limits details, but indicates adjustments to transportation lines and potential rider disruption during unspecified dates.
The readable fragments describe a house related matter with a 6000 dress carey context, farm items, and various names and numbers. The text includes references to a Bias North location, a tigerahubs term, and a miscellaneous list of items and roles, forming an unclear public notice.
Decommissioned battleship New Mexico was cut loose in heavy seas en route to Newark. Coast Guard and tug crews located the 30 000-ton dreadnought about 40 miles inside New York harbor as two tugs failed to tow her. Three men were believed aboard and Newark officials sought to prevent its salvage or scrapping amid port plans.
Twenty Boy Scouts from troops A and G1 in this city attended the district No. 8 indoor rally at Wattsbore. Dr T B Kelsey Paul Crows til and Robert Brown accompanied the group with Royal Wessen wer and Auber Vaughn.
Widespread damage across New England from a northeast rain sleet and snow storm with hurricane force gusts. Power lines down, homes without heat, and several coastal cottages wrecked. Two deaths reported, including David Mathieu former Augusta police commissioner and a six year old in Pawtucket. Cape Cod officials compare the storm to the 1944 storm causing massive damage.
Walther Reuther's UAW gains sweep CIO elections as party leaders tighten grip on the CIO staff and push to curb Communist influence. Reuther wins re election as president and four top officers are chosen, signaling stronger anti left wing alignment within the CIO and bolstering Murray's authority.
Corry resident Frank Stutzman sustained second degree burns to the face neck and hands after alcohol ignited while he poured into his automobile at Pitch's Garage. He was taken to Corry Hospital in good condition after emergency treatment.
Washington reports that the committee for economic development urged a federal budget policy shift and tax cuts totaling about 6 billion dollars without harming the national debt. The group backs lowering income taxes, removing excise taxes on communications and transport, and ending double taxation on corporate earnings.
Marseille sees troops patrolling as Communist labor leaders call a general strike after a day of rioting that injures at least twenty and disrupts all shipping. Seamen longshoremen metal building and chemical workers unions report participation, while some food packers strike.
Word reached this week of the promotion of Reverend John Love to the pastorate of the Cathedral of St Augustine Florida. Father Love and his parents reside on East Congress Street and he has served Sacred Heart parish at Green Cove Springs while also serving as vice chancellor of the St Augustine diocese. He will continue as vice chancellor in addition to cathedral duties.
Industrial workers are invited to donate via payroll deductions to a Community Chest drive. The plan, supported by plant officials and company directors, aims for broad participation with a weekly 60 cent cap for 16 weeks starting the first full week of May. Walter Hindman leads the industrial solicitation effort across Cory plants.
Fire of undetermined origin caused about 1500 in damage to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mro I. Martin at 188 East South Wheel, discovered after they returned home around 10 80 p m. The blaze confined to the bathroom and adjoining area, with a 12 year old son Mevie and the couple safely evacuating. Investigators plan to determine the cause and expected a final word by tomorrow.
A French language paper reports a Nazi spy held in Germany admits ordering and aiding arson on the Normandie in February 1943. The ship, then a 89,429 ton liner, was under troop transport conversion when fire broke out on its deck.
A 1948 report from the Agriculture Department notes a possible bumper wheat crop next year despite delays. Wheat areas like Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Texas Colorado New Mexico show extensive drought impact as of November 1, with only about 28 percent harvested. Officials say rain could lift prospects, aiming for a total crop near 1.0 billion bushels if favorable weather returns.
London reports the Autumn budget tightens spending to curb inflation with higher taxes on companies and purchases. Chancellor Hugh Dalton defends the plan as fair though opposition presses that the taxes fall hard on workers and the labor movement.
Pennsylvania Railroad directors omitted the usual semi annual dividend today. They failed to act on a second 1087 payment and, with a board meeting set for November 26, the chances of a dividend are considered remote due to time needed to arrange payment. Treasury report shows November 10 receipts at 169,086,309 and total debt at 258,601,041,562.38 with balance 9,807,518,103.76.
Corry residents are urged to back a legally organized Community Chest to streamline charity giving. In its first year it covers Y M C A, Salvation Army and Corry Hospital needs, with potential to add Red Cross and other groups later. The plan promises democratic control and reduced waste while easing volunteer burdens.
Gasoline prices in Corry rose yesterday by about half a cent per gallon, with regular at 29.4 cents and other fuels at 25.6 cents. Retail outlets say the increase follows refinery price changes implemented days earlier, while at least two stations pursue a price-cutting policy offering five gallons for a dollar.
Britain declined to back the Soviet American plan for partitioning Palestine. In Naples police dispersed Communist demonstrations amid spreading political turmoil. In northern Italy violence cooled after a week of clashes with the De Gaspari government. London reported British South American Airways flight Starlight made a crash landing in Bermuda after engine troubles en route from Sentinga to London.
Harry Meehan was arrested on North Center Street and charged with public indecency. He pleaded guilty before Judge Elmer Evans and was ordered to the Allegheny County Workhouse for up to two years.
The Deerhead Inn partnership ended with Don Wharton buying his brother's share. James and Don Wharton have run the inn for over a year after their father Fr. Wharton Tur, while Mrs. Hon Wharton will continue to operate the roadside facility offering food and licensed beverages. Janie Wharton previously managed the inn and held an executive role at Raymond MR. Ca.
Washington November 13 The Truman administration seeks a lenient charter for foreign aid but House Republicans aim to make the measure rigid and inflexible. The plan to tighten the foreign affairs committee would delay formal introduction and House action on the $891.3 million emergency bill backing a long range European recovery program.
Secretary Harriman testified before the House foreign affairs committee on 54 million foreign aid for France Italy and Austria while saying the U S should aid eastern nations if freed from Russian domination. Lawmakers warned the program could be sabotaged and debated stopgap measures as Congress opened the session. Continued on Page Six.
Associates press reports a first effort of Friendship Trains delivering Nebraska wheat, crossing the Missouri River toward Europe. Sponsors push ahead with more routes and unscheduled stops to speed relief, while officials promise continued rail support.
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